lucasb Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 This is a stab in the dark... but is Dave's Joy Spring?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Lucas, just for participating and being a good sport, you still win your free trip to Hawaii, or a Fazioli, your choice. (I guessed "Joy Spring" too - Dave didn't say I was wrong, so I'll take the Fazioli.) My tune was based on Bill Evans' "Waltz For Debbie", but in 4/4. So there's no waltz or Debbie in it. Just the form of the tune, and most of the original chords. I played it once on a PBS special with a good horn section, and it worked. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ugh! I guess both Nice Work and Joy Spring (the bridge gave me a clue). But, Waltz for Debbie! Nice reharm Steve, lol. Dave, did you mean to quote the Andy Griffith Mayberry theme at 40 sec? That kinda sounded like it or a touch of Joyspring. Good test of ones "ears" for both tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 You guys have fried my brain. My understanding was that Steve, after recognizing Dave's tune, had posted another version of the same song. So I *thought* to have recognized "Joy Spring" - but I couldn't make any connection with Steve's tune. Knowing how far Steve likes to stretch, I tried hard to find some common denominator... but the structure was quite different, so I was lost. Among the songs which crossed my head, "I'm getting sentimental over you" was a candidate for a while - just with a few weirdness and without the extra 4 bars at the end... then I returned on the thread, to learn that my *first* guess was correct!! And no, I didn't recognize "Waltz for Debby". I heard the "Nice Work" quote and a few others ("Satin Doll"?) but the harmony was quite different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Lucas, just for participating and being a good sport, you still win your free trip to Hawaii, or a Fazioli, your choice. (I guessed "Joy Spring" too - Dave didn't say I was wrong, so I'll take the Fazioli.) My tune was based on Bill Evans' "Waltz For Debbie", but in 4/4. So there's no waltz or Debbie in it. Just the form of the tune, and most of the original chords. I played it once on a PBS special with a good horn section, and it worked. So when will my tickets arrive? :D I'd never have placed it, but I was hearing that part where it goes to Amajor briefly in the 2nd ending ever time and it was definitely ringing a bell. Very nice, and I'm sure that special was killer. Thanks for pointing me to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Nice ones! I'd have never gotten Waltz for Debbie. Dave , the piano sounds nice. So glad you're gettin' this together for you and for us. Looking forward to hearing more of you doing what you do so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Good ears, Lucas. The Amaj7 was a big clue. Dave, I too am glad you're getting this recording thing happening. I think you'll have a blast with it, and it'll be productive too. Carlo, I think it's hilarious (and understandable) about that epic confusion! Joy Spring's progression in F and from the same time period made me think of "Waltz For Debbie." And no, I didn't recognize "Waltz for Debby". I heard the "Nice Work" quote and a few others ("Satin Doll"?) but the harmony was quite different.The head definitely skirts all around the original song, but the solo form and chords are very close to the original - just a few substitutions. I did a quick combination of the two tunes here (partial Bill Evans style), so maybe it makes a little better sense. (another red herring quote at the end) http://stashbox.org/561344/Deb%27s%20Last%20Dance.mov Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 All this talk reminded me of something I heard a few years back (and got to see the reharm chart for). Jim McNeely (of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) did this suuuper hip reharm of 'In the Wee Small Hours' where the melody was in the regular key but the changes where transposed a whole step (down, I think). Man was it slick!! Thanks to Facebook (ain't the internet lovely?) I was able to track down the info on it since I couldn't remember what tune it was but my friend added that it's on the VJO record "Lickety Split" if you want to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 That sounds like it was cool, Lucas. On the "left hand chord" thread, Jazz+ posted a clip of Keith Jarrett solo piano on this song. It was nice, if straightforward. I've actually never played this song on a gig, but I thought it could use some different chords or minimal reharm. I did this right after I heard the Jarrett clip, so there's a slight nod to his style on this, as it filtered through. http://stashbox.org/567086/Rainbow.mov Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano4U Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 SK - Outstanding! Your reharm weaves in and out with so many intricacies - really terrific. Very enjoyable listening! Quote My YouTube Videos My Lot2Learn Jazz Piano Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Ok, I've been monkeying around with a simple reharm so I want to give this a go! I don't think it's too hard to hear in there, some allusions to the melody etc. Sorry about the poor quality, I just threw it together with the built in mic in my laptop and Audacity, no editing or anything like that... http://www.divshare.com/download/7901152-1eb Hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks, I appreciate it, Piano4U. That's probably the only time I'll play that tune, unless I go back and stretch more on it. Lucas, thanks for posting that tune. I could hear the whole step/3rd's in the beginning, but the recording speed wavers, at least on my computer. (At first, I thought the speed changes were part of the reharm ) Sounded like it was nice, but I couldn't quite hear it. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Uh-oh, I hope the sound file isn't messed up for you guys, it sounds fine over here. It is pretty rubato so I don't know if that makes things weird... Steve, I enjoyed your over the rainbow as well. Very nice! I had never heard the Keith Jarret version before but I actually like to do that tune (don't ask why since I usually avoid obvious standards) but I looove playing it as a brutally slow ballad. Gonna give you a listen Dave! If anyone gives one more listen, I think the second 4 of the bridge and the very end are the most obvious places where the melody is quoted close to the real thing. I know it is a pretty oblique re-do though... If I played the melody straight it would be a dead give away. No fun in that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Dave, those takes are both killing! Really beautiful stuff! But I haven't figured the tune out yet... hahaha. I appreciate you guys sharing these, I look forward to picking your brains because all the clips have been really awesome. Plus Dave and Steve- you both have some kind of nice setup for recording those pianos! I'm sure it's been mentioned throughout the board here so I'm behind on all of that but really great sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Dave I couldn't get yours, what was it? My reharm was of Chelsea Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sound great again, Dave! Sounds like "How Deep Is The Ocean" to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 "Whisper Not". I recognized that one in 3 bars. Good tune, good recording. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ha, all these years I never noticed that they started the same like that, but it does end after the Gminor for the most part. I guess I just thought it was one hip reharm after that! Oh well, maybe I'll get the next one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Reharmalodic anyone? http://stashbox.org/577103/Una%20Muy%20Bonita%20.mov An old Ornette tune, so I drew on that style. All split bass played simultaneously with right hand solo and head. The rest was added afterwards, including some drums overtop the crummy drum track. Free solo, keeping the form of the tune. No excuse for this experiment - I just felt like doing it. Maybe someone will enjoy it. And there's a "Name That Tune" quote in the solo. Reharm on last A at end of track. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Reharmalodic anyone? Haha, a reharmalodic by a reharmaholic. Well, I don't know the tune but it sounds to me like Ornette threw the notes to Swinging on a Star up in the air and caught a few on the way down. I know, who asked me. Can't say as I get it but the mood is fun. The cool thing is, the man is still living, right? Wondering if you've ever met. And how old would he be?? Dave, your piano sounds pretty good! You're almost there! Quote "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 SK, I have no idea what the tune is but it reminded me of a J.Zawinual composition. I liked it even with the 'crummy' drum track! I'm back from my 2012 adventures in high places! Very different from high places at Yamaha that is true. I have a friend into the 2012 stuff and the Mayan calander and had just watched a DVD he gave me, sorry I stepped on that thread, I shouldn't have been posting half bagged and drunk! lb Quote CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I shouldn't have been posting half bagged and drunk! lb Unlike myself, at least you had an excuse, and glad you liked the tune anyway. :grin: The song is "Una Muy Bonita". I hope I played the melody right - resurrected by memory from years ago. Sue, Ornette's alive, but I've never met him. I met Charlie Haden and Don Cherry who played with him. Thanks for listening - Ornette played it much more lyrically. The last trumpet line on the solo is what I 'believe' were the first notes of Ornette's solo on the tune. Maybe someone with the record could confirm that. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasb Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It's been a few years but we were briefly playing that tune with my trio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yardbird Suite is what Joe...er...I mean Steve was quoting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yardbird Suite is what Joe...er...I mean Steve was quoting. That's correct moj, you win the free salad, with dressing of your choice. Sorry, not quite the Hawaiian vacation prize Lucas won, but with this fantastic economy we're in and all.... Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robson Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 here is my my version of "shadow of your smile" but not sure how much of the reharm is in it cause don't remember the origin. http://www.4shared.com/file/125225150/afe000a2/shadow.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 It's been a while since anything has been added and I thought I'd add an oldie ... and perhaps, a moldy. Sweet Lorraine Quote No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Sweet Lorraine - there's a tune you don't hear played these days. Nice job on that, Mr. Horne. Well, thanks to the expertise/guidance/encouragement of my forum friends Linwood, Piano4U, gangsu, and some non-forum friends, I took the plunge and got a new iMac, external hard drive and Digital Performer. I've had DP installed for maybe a week, and finally got a first test recording. (Jumped in with a machette and figured out just enough to record without using a manual yet.) I'm slowly becoming technologically current. An old friend and great piano player sent me a recording of this excellent song, written by a drummer friend of his. To think a drummer chose to write a ballad! (Who said drummers aren't musicians?) I played this more flamboyantly than I would in real life to explore some recording possibilities with DP. Edit: From this point I described the tune and posted it, but I just decided this may not be the right tune for "the room" - so I removed it. Anyone who wants to hear it is welcome to PM me for the link. Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (Who said drummers aren't musicians?)history, experience, reality, take your pick... Quote A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Depends... absolutes don't apply to every musician, and great drummers are rare. I've worked with maybe 10 or 11 great drummers tops - but the rest, "so many drummers, so little time". Quote CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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