keyClicker Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Hey everyone... Once I listened to a version of Satin Doll and the artist changed the head of the sone by increasing the key by semitones (if I recall correctly). I tried but I cannot remember whose version it was. It was something like: cigarette holder [+1semitone] which wigs me [+1semitone] over her shoulder [+1semitone] she digs me [+1semitone] out cattin' [+1semitone] that satin doll [+1semitone/or return to original key, i dont remember ] Do you guys remember hearing something that sounded like this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Nope, but I transcribed Michel Petrucciani's version note for note: [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHzLOcNXkJM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapperJack Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Super stuff. It just goes to show you don't need to litter a piece with every bit of your technique to produce a very nice performance. (Nice little challenge to transcribe, too. Well done.) I haven't heard the version of Satin Doll that keeps "slipping up a semitone", but I'll try to help track it down. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyClicker Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 And I'm pretty sure it was not a keyboard player album, it was a sax, trumpet or something like that... Yes, I remember hearing it back in the day and thinking to myself "man, that's weird and hurts my ears". But nowadays, everytime I hear SatinDoll I can't help but singing that version in my head. I'm cursed. Well, I used the expression 'changed in semitones' but I think that is not correct... So we are clear, the melody of the head was something like: A|G|A|G|A A#|G#|A# B|A|B|A|B C|Bb|C D|C#|D A#|G#|A#|G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 This is one of our favourite songs to use as a template for different stylistic experiments. Here are some of the ones we do: Latin Doll Satanic Doll (Metal) Hip-Hop Doll Acid Jazz Doll Montuno Doll We also like to invert the parts etc. and see how the interplay changes. Satin Doll has long been one of the songs that musicians use to inspire new ideas at a jam session, just as "Rhythm Changes" refers to "use the chord sequence and rhythmic pulse of 'I've Got Rhythm' to stimulate a new song or idea"). Eugenio Upright, 60th P-Bass, Geddy Lee J-Bass, Hofner HCT-500/7, Yamaha BBP35, Viking Bari Select Strat, Select Tele, Am Pro JM, LP 57 Gold, G5422DC-12, T486, ES295, PM2, EXL1 XK1c, Voyager, Prophet XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've been following this hoping eventually somebody would post something tat would give e a clue. I have no idea what you guys are talking about. A little help? Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Monty Alexander modulates throughout this performance (at 3:45 for example), but I don't think it's the version the OP is looking for. [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYMYFViAQJY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I did a chromatic thing back when I played Satin Doll... might be the same progression the OP's looking for. It works for solos - but not on the melody. At the top of the solo, chords start a half step lower with walking bass line: Dbm/Dm/Ebm/Em/Am9 D7/Abm7 Db7/C etc. It sets up a nice, dark solo groove (to confound the singer, audience etc.) CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhunter Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Is it the Andy LaVerne version you're thinking of? He revamps the song and it's retitled "Satan Doll". It's on an album called "Frozen Music" with Rick Margitza on sax. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhunter Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Nope, but I transcribed Michel Petrucciani's version note for note: Jazz Plus - does your transcription include the nose wipe around 2:31?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyClicker Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Manhunter! Amazing. That was not exactly the version but that's the main melody right there. Thanks a lot. Really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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