Bilbo Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I captured this with my new Zoom H1 at a recent gig and am pleased with the results. I struggle with the inconsistencies in my playing and with the errors that occur when I overreach myself (which happens, regrettably, far too often). Over this series of gigs I have been doing, I have seen a subtle improvement in my playing and am thrilled to say that this performance of Denzil Best's 'Wee' (rhythm changes) was the last tune of the first set and shows no real signs of flagging despite the furious tempo!! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/wee"]https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/wee[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 ....but why did you guys play it at such a sluggish tempo ! Congrats mate that is I guess our equivalent of running a 10k or a half marathon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 ....impressive by anyone standards ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Another tune of a very different type. [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/gospel-tune"]https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/gospel-tune[/url] For the record, this tune was performed by a band that, with the exception of one musician, until the first note is played, have never even heard the tune. In fact, I had never played with two of the players until this gig and only knew the drummer. This is what reading and a knowledge of your instrument can free you to achieve with others who also have that knowledge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 You know what - absolutely fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 One more (different line-up). Secret Love (tenor/guitar and rhythm). I cannot tell you how great it feels to have been part of these performances and to know that, on a good day, I can, at least, 'keep up'! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/secret-love"]https://soundcloud.c...r-1/secret-love[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Oh Gawd - we are not worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Not if you had heard the tunes I didn't upload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hot playing Bilbo, very impressive indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Looking forward to listening to these tomorrow, I am guessing they will be better than my out of tune version of The Cure's Love Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1374866931' post='2154341'] One more (different line-up). Secret Love (tenor/guitar and rhythm). I cannot tell you how great it feels to have been part of these performances and to know that, on a good day, I can, at least, 'keep up'! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/secret-love"]https://soundcloud.c...r-1/secret-love[/url] [/quote] Wow, great job. What a band! Those 11 minute up tempo tunes really test your stamina, but the tempo stays right where it should be. I would have been praying for a ballad after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1374865910' post='2154331'] ....impressive by anyone standards ! [/quote] This , Jeez! anyone want to buy a near new Gedo 3/4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Mine is a Gedo 3/4, mate. Whatever else it does, it sounds like a double bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1374906973' post='2154593'] Those 11 minute up tempo tunes really test your stamina, but the tempo stays right where it should be. [/quote] I remember many years ago going to see Branford Marsalis at Ronnnie's and watching Eric Revis rip through long tunes at astonishing tempos. I remember thinking, where does he get that stamina? Having now achieved the same, I feel that, whilst the end remains a long way off, I can, at least, see where the tunnel starts. There is so much more to learn about playing this wonderful instrument but these recordings make me feel that I have something on which to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1374914517' post='2154680'] Mine is a Gedo 3/4, mate. Whatever else it does, it sounds like a double bass! [/quote] I was not blaming the bass, more just a thought of giving up! It has passed now and practice will resume, you should let Gedo use your clips on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 congrats, beautiful performances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Swinging as well as steady... great! Nice feel from the drummer too... Tempo is about being match fit and relaxed, tension makes you tire more quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 To flow at speed for extended periods without stopping ...physically demanding , mentally demanding ...but [u]the[/u] place where ones mojo lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Very nice. Who are you playing with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 The Zoom products are pretty darn good - I have an H4n and am pretty impressed with the clarity of sound even better coming out of the back of a desk with a DI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjazzer Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Excellent--swinging all the way. Excellent band. 10 out of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I did a recording last weekend on a friend's H2, I'll post a link if anyone's curious (don't want to thread hijack!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Nice work Bilbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) That's some fantastic playing Bilbo. I can barely play the first note in each bar at that tempo, but you're really swinging! Just out of interest, how do you find playing at that tempo affects your note choices? Do you necessarily have to pick from a smaller 'set' of notes? Or is part of the achievement of playing at that tempo that you're able to make the same decisions? From listening, it certainly doesn't seem like you're limiting yourself, but I'd be interested in what's going through your brain at that speed... Edited July 29, 2013 by tinyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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