daBowsa Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I have to play a little background music and was hoping play/find a "jazzier" arrangment of Deck the Halls. Preferably on the mellow side. My ability currently allows me to grab roots and chords in the LH and plink melodies with the RH. I'm not so good at taking a trad arrangement and sub'ing chords, etc. Anyone have an arrangement? Or any advice? Thanks! -Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Let's arr. one. I'll do the first 2 bars. Ok....free and slow...say 65bpm. You do the next 2 bars and pass it to another member til we're done. If you don't wanna play or don't have a notation app., "tag"a member that you know that does. There's plenty around here. Let's see how it ends up. http://www.bellmusicproductions.com/clientdownloads/dth.pdf man...that's a pdf. kind of hard to see. I'm not sure how to make it look better on the web as a pdf. any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 cue vocal solo: falalalalaaaaahlalalalaahghghhh This is a cool idea. Pick it up, somebody! "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 We were just talking about Band In A Box in another thread (specifically the newest version) and here's the perfect use for it. Just type in the chords to Deck the Halls and try out different styles and tempos until you get what you need. Couldn't be easier. If you need the link: http://www.pgmusic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'll come back tomorrow and give it a shot. I'm just not set up for it, exactly. I'd have to draw some staff paper, write it out, scan it... Of course if you wanted to send a Mac-type audio file I could just open it in GB and play along Anyway, it's daBowsa's move. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBowsa Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Well, I found a Christmas fakebook at my local music store. Here's what I found, in case anyone is interested: Deck the hall... [: F C7/G F/A Gm/Bb | Bm7(b5) Bbdim Am7 Dm | Fa la la... | Dbdim F/C | G7/B C7 F :] Don we now... Fa la la... | C7 | F/C G/B | Am Dm | C/G G7/B C | Troll the ancient... | F C7/G F/A Gm/Bb | Bm7(b5) Bbdim Am7 Dm | Fa la la... | Bb F/A D7(#5) | G9 C7 F || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Those will work out ok,if you want them to, but think of them like... FM7 - Gm11 - Am7b13, etc. it'll play/sound jazzier. maybe....? F-C-A-D-E-G -C G-D-Bb-C-D-F-Bb A-F-G-C-E-A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88keys4me Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Different tune, but for inspiration and ideas, listen to Harry Connick Jr.'s rendition of "Walking In A Winter Wonderland". It's a radically different approach to playing this trad tune than most everything else you've heard. - Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daBowsa Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks linwood, I'll try those out when I get home. Barry, I've always enjoyed Wynton Marsalis' Crescent City Christmas Card. Marcus Roberts' rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful" moves me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 For "Deck the Halls," I've been playing it lately over a 1-5-9 quasi-tumbao pattern, just over that pedal, and either obscuring or eliminating the "fa-la-la" section. I was improvising and came up with a nice reharm of "O Come All Ye Faithful." Makes it sound more gospelly to my ears. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 When you said "mellow and jazzier" I thought of playing it with this sort of vibe. This is kind of off the cuff, but you'll get the vibe. Not too jolly, though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by linwood: When you said "mellow and jazzier" I thought of playing it with this sort of vibe. This is kind of off the cuff, but you'll get the vibe. Not too jolly, though....... Nice reharm linwood! Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks, bro. That's for all the lonely hearts at the holidays. i thought maybe some of the jazz guys woulda chimed in. Maybe a stupid idea....anyway Ben, maybe on another verse, switch it up like THIS. The rest is up to you. Have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keynote Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Here is a jazzy version of Jingle Bells if you care to listen.. Jingle Bell Jazz BTW, it is an ochestrated version with the Grand Piano as the lead instrument. PS: This is not really a jolly version either but it is 'jazzy'. Enjoy! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/gangsu/falala.jpg LA LA LA Only took me three days. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Nice Sue! I think I'll steal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 you are too ridiculously kind. Nice playing, linwood. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd8 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Originally posted by linwood: When you said "mellow and jazzier" I thought of playing it with this sort of vibe. This is kind of off the cuff, but you'll get the vibe. Not too jolly, though....... Damn it, linwood, you brought my bitch to tears again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd8 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Seriously, I liked the mood of the arrangement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks cd1981. That's just a sequencer with the sap knob turned up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsant Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Originally posted by linwood: When you said "mellow and jazzier" I thought of playing it with this sort of vibe. This is kind of off the cuff, but you'll get the vibe. Not too jolly, though....... That was great linwood! You really know your chord substitutions. Care to elaborate on what you played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Something like http://www.bellmusicproductions.com/clientdownloads/deck.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Linwood, the pdf didn't show up. But I pasted the link in my browser and printed the file. Wowza - that's inspirational stuff. I've been asked to sit in next week for the pianist of a local trio. I used to play with the drummer. AFAIC, he's one of the finest drummers I've ever had the pleasure of performing with. So, I scarfed up the offer. Do you mind if I borrow some of your ideas here? Anyway, the gig is HERE. It looks like a pretty neat place. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks, Tom "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...
linwood Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I'd be honored. Usually when I play stuff like that someone hands me a napkin with tomatoes written on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsant Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hi Linwood, I printed out your pdf score and spent a good part of the morning learning the piece. I'm not that good a reader, so it took me some time to finally get the voicings under my fingers comfortably. I really love your use of cluster voicings to give the chords a full sound. And I found your creative use of II-V and chromatic progressions very inspiring. Maybe you should finish the piece and publish the pdf score for us. Thanks again for your awesome arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Vicsant, Since you seemed to enjoy this sort of stuff, I didn't wanna just walk away from your post. You're kind. Anyway, I guess maybe I should take a look at the bridge, if for no other reason just to bake this turkey, so to speak. There are so many ways to do this sort of stuff. So here\'s an idea for the bridge. Just wing the rest of it. And none of this was carved in stone, it's just one way of looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Linwood: I'm more of a straight-ahead rock'n'roll player, so when I come across things like this, I really love to dig in... makes me look at the keys a little differently. Just wanted to voice my appreciation for (a) your ideas on the subject, and (b) your taking the time to put the MP3's and PDF together. Quality stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsant Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Originally posted by linwood: Hi Vicsant, Since you seemed to enjoy this sort of stuff, I didn't wanna just walk away from your post. You're kind. Anyway, I guess maybe I should take a look at the bridge, if for no other reason just to bake this turkey, so to speak. There are so many ways to do this sort of stuff. So here\'s an idea for the bridge. Just wing the rest of it. And none of this was carved in stone, it's just one way of looking at it. Wow, that bridge was also awesome. Once again, could you give us a pdf of that. I'd like to "study" your voicings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The ac piano was Ivory. The Yamaha. The elec. piano was Scarbee. I wrote this out kind of stiff. Mostly 1/4 notes. I figured it be easier to see. I don't know about the last bar. It works for me if I don't think about it. I like the sound sometimes, but sometimes I wanna hear the -7 under the -9 instead of that b13 I'm playing here. Almost sounds like a cluster fuck to me, if I let it. Maybe it should be more like: Bb-Ab- Cb-E-Ab (Bb) for the last chord. I couldn't help it though....hands just went there. ps, I came back and did an edit on the pdf. http://www.bellmusicproductions.com/clientdownloads/bridge.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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