Bosendorphen Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Got the CD and DVD in the mail today!! Awesome musicianship!! I'm going to dig in and go deep with the music. :thu: Hmmm... maybe I should change that topic wording.... "The devil take the poets who dare to sing the pleasures of an artist's life." - Gottschalk Soundcloud Aethellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 TWSS. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Enjoying Jim Alfredson's Dirty Fingers!!! http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/ksoo.com/files/2013/06/Baby-Making-Funny-Face.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewImprov Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yeah, I got the CD/DVD combo a few days ago, and I have been so busy I've barely had time to make it through the CD. It's fantastic, though, terrific playing all around, and I have to mention how well it's recorded! Possibly the best sounding Hammond jazz records I have heard! The Rudy van Gelder Hammond records on Blue Note had a very specific sound and atmosphere, and it's like Jim's record gets that sound, but extends the fidelity. The listening I have done so far has been on good headphones, and it sounds absolutely amazing. I hope to dig into the DVD today. Turn up the speaker Hop, flop, squawk It's a keeper -Captain Beefheart, Ice Cream for Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/preschooler-messy-art-day.jpg When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosendorphen Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 It's fantastic, though, terrific playing all around, and I have to mention how well it's recorded! Possibly the best sounding Hammond jazz records I have heard! The Rudy van Gelder Hammond records on Blue Note had a very specific sound and atmosphere, and it's like Jim's record gets that sound, but extends the fidelity. Indeed, that's a great observation. It's a real nostalgia kick for me (just higher fidelity) since I was just a child of 3 - 5 years old when I'd tune into a local radio show called The Harley Show (sponsored by Harley Sandwiches in Baltimore) and I was exposed to albums like Patton's Blue John and Jack McDuff's The Honeydripper. I LOVED that stuff and along with my "conducting" to Boston Pops records, it was a seminal music experience. It's great to have superb arrangements and a great recording. Checking out the DVD this evening. "The devil take the poets who dare to sing the pleasures of an artist's life." - Gottschalk Soundcloud Aethellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Jim is the frickin' man!!! David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The Rudy van Gelder Hammond records on Blue Note had a very specific sound and atmosphere, and it's like Jim's record gets that sound, but extends the fidelity. This, of course, is due to the tools available to us today that Mr. van Gelder never had access to. I am referring specifically to the plethora of high end DAW plug-ins available . JA gets lots of milage out of those. Enjoying "Dirty Fingers" as I'm writing this through a pair of Mackie HR824's. Not my favourite monitors but good for listening at a reasonably loud volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3Nut Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Watching the DVD right now...I'm digging. Great playing all around...definitely a must-have jazz album. --- Todd A. Phipps "...no, I'm not a Hammondoholic...I can stop anytime..." http://www.facebook.com/b3nut ** http://www.blueolives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The Rudy van Gelder Hammond records on Blue Note had a very specific sound and atmosphere, and it's like Jim's record gets that sound, but extends the fidelity. This, of course, is due to the tools available to us today that Mr. van Gelder never had access to. I am referring specifically to the plethora of high end DAW plug-ins available . JA gets lots of milage out of those. Enjoying "Dirty Fingers" as I'm writing this through a pair of Mackie HR824's. Not my favourite monitors but good for listening at a reasonably loud volume. Ironically, that's what I mixed the CD on. I don't love them either but cannot afford replacements. I'd love to have a pair of Focals. I'm really happy that people are complimenting the sound of the album. The RVG thing was exactly what I was going for. This is the first project I've mixed by myself. I mastered it, too. I usually have Glenn Brown tweak my mixes and then let him master the projects, but I was a) under a time crunch and b) ran out of money. So I decided to do it myself. Yes, we have access to amazing tools these days that are also amazingly inexpensive but all the tools in the world don't mean anything if you don't know how to use them. I credit Glenn Brown with teaching me the art of mixing and how to properly use the tools like EQ and compression, but also how to listen properly. I recorded my first CD at his studio in 2002 and in the last 11 years he's become a dear friend and a mentor to me. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phloid Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The audio of the Youtube video sounds really good through my headphones. The CD audio must be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I haven't received my material yet but grabbed the bits off of the web per Jim's instructions. Loaded them into iTunes and had a listen yesterday. Sounds Pretty much what I expected--wonderful. Keep this genre going my friend! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgregg Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Where can I order it from? My usual online vendors are all backordered. Steinway L, 1958 Hammond B3, Kurzweil Forte, Prophet-6, Minimoog Voyager, Kawai VPC-1,Oberheim SEM-Pro, Doepfer Dark Energy, Nord Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Where can I order it from? My usual online vendors are all backordered. iTunes has it. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgregg Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm kind of a physical media guy--I'd like to get the CD if I can. Steinway L, 1958 Hammond B3, Kurzweil Forte, Prophet-6, Minimoog Voyager, Kawai VPC-1,Oberheim SEM-Pro, Doepfer Dark Energy, Nord Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Where can I order it from? My usual online vendors are all backordered. It should be on Amazon via organissimo_direct (me) soon. Otherwise if you use Paypal, you can order from me on my own label's site, which also gives you the option of buying the companion DVD. http://www.big-o-records.com/zen-cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=30 Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgregg Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ordered! Thanks, Jim! Steinway L, 1958 Hammond B3, Kurzweil Forte, Prophet-6, Minimoog Voyager, Kawai VPC-1,Oberheim SEM-Pro, Doepfer Dark Energy, Nord Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weiser Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Outstanding! https://www.theboywhowantedtorock.com http://www.weisersound.com https://www.facebook.com/weisersound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Incredible. Just put it in and it is GREAT!! -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'd love to have a pair of Focals. Which model, Jim? KLONK! http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/SM9Left-medium.jpghttp://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/SM9Right-medium.jpg http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/Twin6Be-medium.jpghttp://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/Twin6Be-medium.jpg http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/Solo6Be-medium.jpghttp://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/120/Solo6Be-medium.jpg "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Any of them would be fine with me! Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That photo kills me. "Hey baby, be back to pick you up later!" Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I've heard the $3000+ focals at Legacy studios, man I was glad to be back with my own neutral 5 way system, what a lousy and annoying coloring, and those side-woofers make me nauseous, even when good materials are played on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Why won't you people judge my music instead of sexualizing me? Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Why won't you people judge my music instead of sexualizing me? I'm not part of that group, believe me. I only care about the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Why won't you people judge my music instead of sexualizing me? That kind of talk just makes you hotter. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgregg Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Really enjoying it. Nice work, Jim! Steinway L, 1958 Hammond B3, Kurzweil Forte, Prophet-6, Minimoog Voyager, Kawai VPC-1,Oberheim SEM-Pro, Doepfer Dark Energy, Nord Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fantastic, Jim! I've been listening to you long before I joined this forum and I acted like a little kid when you actually responded to a couple of my posts. Many moons ago I was in a band and I wanted to do "Green Onions", so I searched for an up-to-date version that was still true to the original (and was in F !). Enter Jim Alfredson, and I have been following you ever since. Keep up the GREAT work! Dan Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks, everyone! I'm really proud of this new disc. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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