Jeff Berlin's part on "Valse Nobles et Sentimentales"

[BassoRidiculoso]

Just posted to either inspire or depress you...Jeff Berlin's bass part on the duet he plays with Richard Drexler on his latest album.

This is part of a series of waltzes written by Maurice Ravel, and Mr. Berlin does it as a bass/piano duet. And yea, its really hard to play. But it sounds very impressionistic and kinda creepy but pretty at the same time. Those crazy frenchmen.
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Enclosed is a quick peek at the first few measures, but check out the link for the entire thing.

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Edited March 25, 2011 by BassoRidiculoso

[Gareth Hughes]

Thanks for this, and for everything on your site. After reading over the bass part I had a minor heart-attack listening to the clip on CD-Baby and realising the speed it is to be played at. Why do I even get out of bed?

[lowdown]

Yep, for sure a real knuckle full, and so well played.
Actually i quite like the High Standards album, JB playing some standards for a change.
Thanks for the link to the Basso Ridiculoso site.


Garry

[BassoRidiculoso]

Thanks for the kind words!

Hope it helps, I have worked this one up to a blazing fast.....20 bpm.

[BassoRidiculoso]

I updated the article to include a breakdown of the most ridiculous parts of Valse Noble at a tempo that is more close to something mortal men can attain....

If you want to work it up, you can go over the rough spots and break down the most difficult passages.

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