2012/02 - End of the World

[Chris]

If everyone has done for the month, there really has been some very good tracks posted.. Then may I suggest this

http://youtu.be/Wm17jKf5G9A ..The End of the World..

The original is By Skeeter Davis the sheet is on wikifonia.. it has a very simple melody it's only one chorus long, so everyone should be able to have a go at playing something.. If anyone needs the backing track let me know and I will sort one out for you.(free) before you ask...

Chris

 

[Gallen]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Checking out the Eb version... seems like it goes down to Low A? Do I need to buy a Low A MKVI for this tune?
http://www.wikifonia.org/node/3505#/Eb/0/1


EDIT: Ok so seriously, if I were to play the Alto sax with the C lead sheets, how would the backing need to be transposed? C to Eb? I.e. use the Eb leadsheet for backing, but play the C lead sheet on Alto?

Edit 2: Durrr... I can just transpose that particular phrase up an octave.... yes?

 

[rudjarl]

Re: A Ballad a Month

... Ok so seriously, if I were to play the Alto sax with the C lead sheets, how would the backing need to be transposed? C to Eb? I.e. use the Eb leadsheet for backing, but play the C lead sheet on Alto?

Edit 2: Durrr... I can just transpose that particular phrase up an octave.... yes?

Yupp on both accounts

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Yupp on both accounts

Looks lke that sorted that one out..If any one wants a track in a different key then just let me know..

 

[Saxlicker]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Good stuff there from Saxade and Gallen.

Methinks we`re also all learning quite a lot about "audio production technique", as the quality seems to be getting better all the time. Great

I think so too!
Well Done Guys!

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

So when does the Café cd come out??? ;}

 

[Clivey]

Re: A Ballad a Month

I`m in quick with my very short version which is " full acne and all" as I had not really learned the song and just busked it to keep the ballad thread active.


see myspace link at the bottom

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Hey Clivey, an early one, I wondered what people would do with this track..with it being so short..Don't mind full of acne takes as you call it.. Sounded like a job well done.:welldoneThanks for being on the ball..


Chris

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Here is another quick take http://www.box.com/s/naksix9rzrp85mx7k6cm

If anyone wants to use this backing just let me know..

Chris

 

[Gallen]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Well done both of you!

 

[rudjarl]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Nice playing both of you

 

[allansto]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Cris this is such an awesome idea and soooooo inspirational
I cant wait to have a crack
but first I need some tech advice
Im using Audacity
Ive got my mic sorted
So how do I first off, get a backing track ,? then lay that down ?
and then put my take on top of that ?
Help please?
Allansto

 

[Saxade]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Well Done Guys :welldone :welldone
Chris I could do with a copy of the backing track please .... Is it in Eb Concert?

Thanks Adrian

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Hey guys thanks for all the friendly comments. PM's are sent and links sorted for backing track as well..

Chris

 

[Saxade]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Thanks Chris ... for the backing track.... I have done a quick take with a little Tenor underneath ... Maybe a little more work needed.... but i have not been known for My Patience .... It was FUN
))
http://soundcloud.com/saxade/end-of-the-world

Ade ;}

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

I have done a quick take with a little Tenor underneath ... Maybe a little more work needed.... but i have not been known for My Patience .... It was FUN

Ade
I enjoyed listening to your take on this tune. When I picked it, I wondered what people would do with it?? I think thats why I came up with the B3 backing track as an alternative..Can't beat a little lack of patience

 

[rudjarl]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Well done Ade :welldone

 

[rudjarl]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Here is my attempt: The End Of The World

 

[Chris]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Lovely..Good tone and very pleasant to listen to..Well played Rune:welldone..

Chris

 

[rudjarl]

Re: A Ballad a Month

Thank you Chris