Jeff Berlin transcription cop out! I give up!!

[Bilbo]

Someone asked for this one after I posted my transcription of Jeff Berlin's 'Bach'. It is the whole of his '20,000 Prayers', solos and everything, but, after getting the dots down, I was unable to fathom the chords. I made a start and guess I could keep trying but, to be blunt, I don't really want to spend that much time on it. So I figured I would post it anyway so that, if anyone is of a mind to complete it, they can. Its a [i]really[/i] heavy one!! Hope its of use to someone.

[Stuart Clayton]

[quote name='Bilbo' post='779155' date='Mar 18 2010, 09:43 PM']Someone asked for this one after I posted my transcription of Jeff Berlin's 'Bach'. It is the whole of his '20,000 Prayers', solos and everything, but, after getting the dots down, I was unable to fathom the chords. I made a start and guess I could keep trying but, to be blunt, I don't really want to spend that much time on it. So I figured I would post it anyway so that, if anyone is of a mind to complete it, they can. Its a [i]really[/i] heavy one!! Hope its of use to someone.[/quote]


Hey Bilbo,

Good job! Definitely some cool stuff in there, and definitely some difficult chords. Nice job on the solo, there's a fair bit of rhythmic juiciness going on in there.

It might be a bit early for jazz fusion, but I just listened to the track and.... yuck.

Stu

[Bilbo]

That'a my take on Berlin most of the time. I am impressed by his facility but hate his sound and don't like the music he writes or plays. Simple as that. No soul!!

[XB26354]

[quote name='Bilbo' post='779155' date='Mar 18 2010, 09:43 PM']Someone asked for this one after I posted my transcription of Jeff Berlin's 'Bach'. It is the whole of his '20,000 Prayers', solos and everything, but, after getting the dots down, I was unable to fathom the chords. I made a start and guess I could keep trying but, to be blunt, I don't really want to spend that much time on it. So I figured I would post it anyway so that, if anyone is of a mind to complete it, they can. Its a [i]really[/i] heavy one!! Hope its of use to someone.[/quote]

Er... that was me. Wish I hadn't asked now. Looks too blooming hard!
Don't really like the tune but his articulation and technique is really spot on.
Inspired, I might give the chords a bash this weekend - they quite classical to me...
Cheers Bilbo.

[Bilbo]

I heard the challange. I thought, why not? Have a go! says I. It'll be a good exercise. Ouch.

[51m0n]

You're all utterly boinkers IMO

Staggering effort Bilbo, I had a look at the pdf, and as far as I can tell its slightly mnore complex than a route map to the center of the universe. I cant even clap some of those rhythms !

Stuart, you're as dab hand at transcription, shouldnt take you too long to throw some chords on there (btw my copy of your Chic book is getting worn out, its all dog eared )

[Mike]

Hey Bilbo - have you thought about shooting Jeff a message either through Talkbass or via his website? He's very interactive with fans. I think when he sees what an immense job you've done, he'll be delighted to help out, maybe throw you the changes or something....just a thought! Kudos, as always!

Mike

[Bilbo]

[quote name='Mike' post='779960' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:22 PM']Hey Bilbo - have you thought about shooting Jeff a message either through Talkbass or via his website? He's very interactive with fans. I think when he sees what an immense job you've done, he'll be delighted to help out, maybe throw you the changes or something....just a thought! Kudos, as always!

Mike[/quote]

I sent him a message on MySpace (he sends me enough ) but no response (I know he read it). Guess he's too busy.

[jakenewmanbass]

Nice job mate, but I have to ask what's with the stems on the semiquavers/quavers being joined up across beats call me old fashioned but I like to see beats divided up by stems...

[Bilbo]

Its a Sibelius thing, Jake. Sometimes it just defaults in ways I can't fathom (or resolve easily). My version is old (version 2 or so, its now on 5) so I guess some of these bugs have been dealt with but, yes, I agree, its not the most readable way of presenting things. I also had to put a bar of 8:4 in there to get a 3 against 4 feel across a bar line.

Technology, huh? Can't live with it, can't live without.