mate stubb Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 File me too, baby! Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3keys Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 +5 on the Midi files,please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Billy went to school just down the road from me in Ventura, CA, and I believe transferred to Santa Barbara HS for his last 2 years. Although I'm quite a bit younger, I had a cousin (now deceased) who went to Junior High with him and early High School in Ventura. He told me that even in Junior High, Payne was a ridiculously amazing player, skilled waaaay beyond his years. He mentioned being at a party when they were in 8th grade or so and he was wailing on some outside jazz stuff on the piano even then. Even now I'd settle for being as good as he probably was at age 14...:)It would still be a step up... BTW, has anyone heard his solo album Cielo Norte? Just came out last year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Forgot to mention, I still love to listen to the live version of "Willin'" from Waiting For Columbus for his awesomely tasty piano solo. Poetry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Genske Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Originally posted by Ernie Rideout: Lemme know if you want the MIDI files of my master class with Billy. It's pretty dang fun to slow 'em down. best, Ernie oh YES, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Aiken Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Originally posted by Roland Genske: Originally posted by Ernie Rideout: Lemme know if you want the MIDI files of my master class with Billy. It's pretty dang fun to slow 'em down. best, Ernie oh YES, please I would love these!!!! I was fortunate enough to play a gig with Paul Barrere, and sat down the before the gig to try to cop as much as I could from the recorded versions. I think the thing that impresses me the most about Billy is his rythmic sense. The kind of thing where if you chart it, it looks silly, but if you just listen to it, it all makes perfect sense and seems effortless. Moog The One, VV 64 EP, Wurlies 200A 140 7300, Forte 7, Mojo 61, OB-6, Prophet 6, Polaris, Hammond A100, Farfisa VIP, ,Young Chang 6', Voyager, E7 Clav, Midiboard, Linnstrument, Seaboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrennan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Originally posted by Steve Nathan: As impressive as Mr. Payne's list of credits are, I sense that some of you are less familiar with Barry Beckett so I'm (hopefully) placing the URL to his credits on Allmusicguide.com HERE You'll find the above mentioned Seger records mostly on page 2 (of 6). As much as anyone, Barry Beckett helped shape me into the player I am today and I will always be grateful Against the Wind was the single song that inspired me to play piano back when I was 13. I couldn't believe my ears when that song came out - such beautiful, tasteful and inspirational playing. I still get chills today listening to that song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shniggens Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I never knew Billy Payne was such a party animal; a consumer. Good for him! Thanks alot for the informative replies! I didn't know he was such an active session musician. How do I get my hands on said MIDI files? Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Forceman wrote: Thanks for the link Mr. Nathan. Mr. Nathan! It's Steve to all my KC friends Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLearman Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Another guy in this category, though hardly a household name, is Nicky Hopkins (RIP). BTW, if anyone finds any old "McGuinness Flint" vinyl, especially "Happy Birthday Ruthie Baby", please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Aiken Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Nicky Hopkins is my rock piano hero. I have a framed picture of him hanging in my piano room. Moog The One, VV 64 EP, Wurlies 200A 140 7300, Forte 7, Mojo 61, OB-6, Prophet 6, Polaris, Hammond A100, Farfisa VIP, ,Young Chang 6', Voyager, E7 Clav, Midiboard, Linnstrument, Seaboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon May Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Stimulated by this thread yesterday I revisited "Oh Atlanta" and belted away at what I could remember of it, wishing all the while that I could (a) sing and (b) sing AND play at the same time! That night went out to a bar to hear a featured artist at the Annual Noosa Jazz Festival (Australia). The act was named "Wizard & Oz" and they were categorized as "Blues" in the program so sounds good enough to me. It's a BAR with MUSIC right? What's not to like? W&Oz turn out to be a duo (!) playing piano (Roland something) and acoustic gat. They're doing a Pink Floyd medley when we arrive - "Shine On..." , "Dark Side...". I wouldn't say it's jazz, but it's good. Then they launch into "Oh Atlanta" with an extended piano solo by Wizard? Oz? who looks like a biker with do-rag, full white beard and forearms thicker than my thighs! He could sing way behind the beat while his left hand happily kept time on a boogie motif. Good stuff. "I'm well acquainted with the touch of a velvet hand..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Zero Two Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 No one can learn to play like Billy Payne - you can learn some things from his playing and try to incorporate them into your own stuff. Best thing is to transcribe his solos and play along with his records. Couple of big points about this solo - one of my all time favorites - his rhymic feel is incredible, that feeling of swing as a triplet pulse. A great exercise I used to do a lot was set a metronome to a moderate speed and listen to it and clap along with it in - you clap the "an" beat - start feeling triplets and let the metronome clap on the first triplet note you clap on the third. Get the Tim Richards Blues book - a great resource for learning the blues style and the blues licks that are all through this solo. Mark Levine's Jazz pianist book has a great chapter on the locked hands style that Mr Payne uses here - it is such a great effect. The other thing to try to bring into your playing is the use of chromatics. I love the use of chromatics in this solo. There is also a lot sixth's throughout the solo - man I wish I could like this guy - one of the best. I also miss these great transcriptions in Keyboard. The new stuff is ok but I guess as an older guy I miss seeing the classic stuff transcribed. I used to play through Mercy Mercy Mercy, Linus and Lucy, those Doors solos. Great stuff. Can't thank Eric enough for this blast from the past. I remember trying to work through then - never really could and probably still couldn't but it's fun to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Originally posted by RonL: "man I wish I could like this guy" From the overal tone of your post, I assume you mean "I wish I could PLAY like this guy". aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloverc Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by Ernie Rideout: Lemme know if you want the MIDI files of my master class with Billy. It's pretty dang fun to slow 'em down. best, Ernie I'd love to check these files out. Anyone have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon May Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by gloverc: Originally posted by Ernie Rideout: Lemme know if you want the MIDI files of my master class with Billy. It's pretty dang fun to slow 'em down. best, Ernie I'd love to check these files out. Anyone have them? I see numerous posts referring to these MIDI files, but no link to the actual pot 'o gold. What must I do to receive that cherished instruction...??..within reason :-) "I'm well acquainted with the touch of a velvet hand..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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