clavjav Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'm having trouble finding any kind of sound that compliments the lead guitar on this! Not worried about trying to recreate the intro acoustic, as I assume the guitarist will take that. But need to come up with some kind of rhythm part later on surely? RD700NX, Krome 61, Acuna 73 + Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevmo Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Ive always played a boogy / swing brite aco patch.is there another option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillplaying Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I've had to play it at gigs loads of times. It was a first dance request at a wedding quite recently. Boogie piano like Kevmo. Love Brian May's playing on that btw. I'm a Queen fan and a Led Zeppelin fan and Brian May's tele playing on that - and the bit on The Song Remains The Same where Jimmy blags a bit of Boogie Mama (think it's in the middlle of Whole Lotta Love - the "one night ... one night I was laying down ..." just after that). I'm the piano player "off of" Borrowed Books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Diving Act Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yup boogie piano.. there is no other option really. If you only have 1 guitarist.. you take over the rhythm duties during the solo. Jay www.soundcloud.com/high-diving-act www.yournewneighbors.com www.mclovinmusic.com Nord Stage 3 Compact, Korg Krome EX, Novation Summit, Roland RD88 & Edge, Spectrasonic Keyscape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRoswell Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I play organ on it. Perhaps there is "no other option", but I made myself a new option! (For good or bad). It works for me and no has complained. Live rig: Roland FA-08, Yamaha MOTIF ES 6, laptop for supplemental sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I usually use a wurli sound w/a bit of distortion. I find it blends well with the guitar and fills things in without calling attention to itself. Guess I'll change that now that I've found it's not a "legal" option ;-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George88 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Check out Queen on SNL from 1982. They have piano on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yup boogie piano.. there is no other option really. If you only have 1 guitarist.. you take over the rhythm duties during the solo. Basically, this is what I've done. If there are two guitarists, I thin my part a bit, and try to compliment the other two players without being busy. With one guitarist I can stretch out - a little, but then it's back to simple rhythm coverage during the solo. Like the Wurli idea though.. May have to try that. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 My band covered that one when it first came out. I went out and bought a guitar. Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hot steaming Rhodes with phaser ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opdigits Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 We covered that when it came out too. I think I played acoustic piano. Wurli sounds like it would fit nicely. Nobody told me there'd be days like these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 My band covered that one when it first came out. I went out and bought a guitar. I had a guitar before one of my old bands played it.... but essentially that. I just played the rhythm part on guitar. No keys David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Distorted wurly or organ compliments a guitar sound pretty well. Putting the piano in there works conceivably but it alters the texture of the song. It ain't about piano. I do play with a band that does this song, and I play nothing on it. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Putting the piano in there works conceivably but it alters the texture of the song. It ain't about piano. I do play with a band that does this song, and I play nothing on it. This. ____________________________________Rod victoria bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Ive always played a boogy / swing brite aco patch.is there another option? +1 although I know where he's coming from in terms of finding space. Especially if the lead player is busier than normal. How many piece? I was with a five piece and we covered that tune and I doubled up with bassman with lefty and did accent/ fills with right. Sometimes 8th notes sliding off the flat 5 was effective. "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusker Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I would personally play guitar. If you don't play guitar and the band has only one guitarist, I would go wurli. If you have two guitarists and keys, you have too many guitars ;-) Steinway L, Yamaha Motif XS-8, NE3 73, Casio PX-5S, iPad, EV ZLX 12-P ZZ(x2), bunch of PA stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I agree with a couple of posters above... if you're going to play anything, Wurli will blend better than piano, if you're not trying to change the texture/character of the song. It can fill things out without calling as much attention to itself as piano would. Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndySteve Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Freddie Mercury always stepped away from the piano and played guitar on this one. Come out with your hands up! I have a synthesizer, and I'm not afraid to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I come in on the second verse with, as others have said, boogie woogie piano on the RH. LH gets a break. Piano sticks out a wee bit, sure, but in a good way. It lifts the song from then onwards, and gives the whole thing a nice flow. Any other band with keyboards I've heard live does the same Though the wurli thing is interesting, I might try that tomorrow night. Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I would personally play guitar. If you don't play guitar and the band has only one guitarist, I would go wurli. If you have two guitarists and keys, you have too many guitars ;-) +1. Don't currently play it, but when we did, I played rhythm guitar. And IMHO, 2 guitars and keys = 2 guitars too many. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Not worried about trying to recreate the intro acoustic, as I assume the guitarist will take that. The "intro" acoustic is the guitar through the entire song until the electric comes in after the 'bridge' part ("leaves me in a cold cold sweat"). It's the underpinning for the whole tune. As others have said, piano will change the character of the tune. If that's okay, go with piano. If that's not okay, it's not a difficult part to learn on guitar... it'll get you out from behind the keys, impress the audience, and maybe even get you the number of the hot blonde that's been forced to ogle the bass player, because her friend already has dibs on the guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzkey Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Not worried about trying to recreate the intro acoustic, as I assume the guitarist will take that. The "intro" acoustic is the guitar through the entire song until the electric comes in after the 'bridge' part ("leaves me in a cold cold sweat"). It's the underpinning for the whole tune. As others have said, piano will change the character of the tune. If that's okay, go with piano. If that's not okay, it's not a difficult part to learn on guitar... it'll get you out from behind the keys, impress the audience, and maybe even get you the number of the hot blonde that's been forced to ogle the bass player, because her friend already has dibs on the guitarist. gig: hammond sk-1 73, neo vent, nord stage 2 76, ancona 34 accordion, cps space station v3 home: steinway m, 1950 hammond c2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sven!? When did they let you out!? Was gonna send you a Welcome back Carter but can't pm you. Go figure. Anyway..nice to see you back. "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sven!? When did they let you out!? Was gonna send you a Welcome back Carter but can't pm you. Go figure. Anyway..nice to see you back. Allow me to be the first to Svengle that for you: https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2548448/He_s_back 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...
Stokely Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That song is dangerously close (IMO only of course) to a no-keyboard song. We do Dirty Deeds by AC/DC, and I simply turn way way down. There's no keyboard sound I can add to that without bringing the cheese. We have two guitarists so adding another distorted sound is just too much. Another such song is Whole Lotta Love by Zeppelin. Though typically organ is my last resort for many songs, it does blend in very well with guitar tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I play a rhythmic electric piano part unless a band member objects but I don't remember that ever happening. Something with its own identity but not calling too much attention to itself. I'm adding something new that's not on the record but I think it works and I'm okay with that if it doesn't bother anybody else on the bandstand. Never thought of doing acoustic piano, that would change the character of the song a little more I think but I can see how a nice boogie woogie part would sound good over it, just would sound less "80's" (whereas to my ears a bright EP sound can still keep an 80s vibe for the whole tune). Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Something with its own identity but not calling too much attention to itself. Definition of a keyboard player? Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sven!? When did they let you out!? Was gonna send you a Welcome back Carter but can't pm you. Go figure. Anyway..nice to see you back. Allow me to be the first to Svengle that for you: Ah! I missed the boat on that one! Grazie! https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2548448/He_s_back "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 If it were me, I'd disassemble my mic stand, jump out front and play Freddie. 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...
Joe P Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That song is dangerously close (IMO only of course) to a no-keyboard song. We do Dirty Deeds by AC/DC, and I simply turn way way down. There's no keyboard sound I can add to that without bringing the cheese. We have two guitarists so adding another distorted sound is just too much. Another such song is Whole Lotta Love by Zeppelin. Though typically organ is my last resort for many songs, it does blend in very well with guitar tunes. We do Good Times Bad Times and I use NE2 organ + Overdrive (one guitar player). For Dirty Deeds, what about a subtle filter sweep during "Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap"? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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