Bilbo Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 The tune is I'm Freaking Out, written by Steve Morse and played by the Dixie Dregs on their LP Dregs of the Earth. Andy West on bass. This sucker had me stumped for years and I had forgotten about it but I came across it the other day and, with the wonder of Transcription software, I was able to transcribe the main theme. It's an absolute nightmare to play at tempo (only about 134 bpm but it's all 16th notes) and is played by Andy West with a pick (on an Alembic, IIRC). The part transcribed appears at 2.21 on this Youtube video and repeats several times throughout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDC43Tm3RQ8 Quote
geoffbassist Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Great job on the transcription, that's a really crazy riff! Quote
Kevin Glasgow Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Nice one Bilbo! This has always been one of my favourites! Quote
Bilbo Posted April 10, 2013 Author Posted April 10, 2013 Hey, Kevin. Was listening to Karma yesterday. You rock.... And are probably the only bloke I knwo who could actually PLAY that transcription (I can't) Quote
lowdown Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 Great work Bilbo... I have always loved this tune. Garry Quote
Kevin Glasgow Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks Bilbo! I'm glad you enjoyed Karma Man..that riff is really hard! I find the second bar the most difficult. It's really tricky to play it accurately and evenly. Oh well, I'd better get the old metronome out Quote
Joebass Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Nice transcription Bilbo. That's a great track - had to learn it! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv03l2FTaT4&feature=youtu.be[/media] Edited April 14, 2013 by Bilbo Quote
Kiwi Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 [quote name='Kevin Glasgow' timestamp='1365692488' post='2043036'] I'd better get the old metronome out [/quote] [i]"I'm watching you."[/i] Quote
visog Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 [quote name='Joebass' timestamp='1365875389' post='2045560'] Nice transcription Bilbo. That's a great track - had to learn it! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv03l2FTaT4&feature=youtu.be[/media] [/quote] Nice playing... There comes a point where a listener can't process this stuff though... All that artistry executed in the blink of an eye... Quote
EBS_freak Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Joebass - that was sublime. Going to take a look at that, it's defo on my list of stuff to have a go at! Quote
foal30 Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 interesting that playing and transcribing levels are different. I guess it can show how people may prioritize their practice time. Quote
Bilbo Posted April 14, 2013 Author Posted April 14, 2013 [quote name='Joebass' timestamp='1365875389' post='2045560'] Nice transcription Bilbo. That's a great track - had to learn it! [/quote] How long did it take? I have spent 26 years on it and have just abut nailed the first 5 notes (nearly) Quote
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