BOTM BOTM April 2016 "Alfie"

[Rob Pealing]

I have just finished listening to the versions above, I like them all.

 

[gladsaxisme]

Hey,

I was hoping for

but anyway...

Alfie

This "wav" streaming sounds awful.
I've put the version to my Dropbox: Alfie
Selmer SBA with Philtone Sapphire Special Limited 7*

And here's one with Yamaha 875, Sapphire Special Limited, slightly different mic position.

Alfie

Cheers, Guenne

Absolutely Superb.......ALL THREE

 

[fibracell]

I have a beginner question regarding the Eb version, In Bar 33 (1st page, last line 3rd bar) there is a Gb shown, since it is set in A major with out the accidental the G would be sharp so is this a G natural or an enharmonic with F# and if the latter why not put the note on the F line and then it would be sharp because of the key?
What am I missing here?

yes it should be just written as F#. It's BIAB problem - it doesn't handle enharmonic notation or chords very well.

 

[jimmylh]

yes it should be just written as F#. It's BIAB problem - it doesn't handle enharmonic notation or chords very well.

In most cases you can force BIAB to change notation but it has to be done manually in each place it occurs.

 

[Colin the Bear]

Sometimes it won't let you put a chord in till you describe it another way.

 

[Chris]

@Jeantte and @MikeMorrell Thanks both for the comments.🙂

Biab is full of little things that can annoy the casual user, but, after a while you get used to it.
Also sometimes it's notation choice is based on the chord it is under rather than key sig.

Chris..

 

[Clivey]

Great choice this month. I,m really looking forward to listening to the takes and also learning this number.
I,ve just moved to the south of the island and Don,t have any Internet access, but where there's a cybercafe there's a way.

 

[Chris]

A quick version using the new 'Vibes' track.🙂

https://soundcloud.com/chris_k-998497949%2Falfiev2

Chris..

 

[rhysonsax]

Really like that wistful and mellow version, Chris.

And I am loving your backing track. Do you know what the usual keys are for male and female vocals ? There is a lovely version sung by Ian Shaw with Iain Ballamy playing great tenor. But the vocal has some challenging jumps in it.

Rhys

 

[Jeanette]

Very nice version @Chris really enjoyed that 🙂

Jx

 

[rhysonsax]

A quick version on alto - it seemed to suit the range better, but maybe I will do a tenor version later, as the song is growing on me a lot (even though I dislike it in the film).

https://app.box.com/s/2j0fxwgrqql2bun7a00yh8nfggzuuvgl

Rhys

 

[Colin the Bear]

Michael Caine will always be Alfie for me. Cilla's version all the way too. Dionne Warwick seemed to be Burt's choice but he was wrong 😉

 

[Chris]

@rhysonsax
Rhys, not sure what key the original vocal is in🙂 I just went with the RB version. I also like the Vibes track, more room and fewer places to hide Enjoyed the alto version and looking forward to the Tenor version(no excuse now) Thanks for the comments and for posting..

@Jeanette
Jeanette, I was going to do this as a Friday ballad, but, I had to use plan 'B' for this months BOTM🙂
Thanks as always for the comments..

@Colin the Bear
Colin, totally agree with you.🙂

Keep the versions coming guys..

Chris..

 

[jimmylh]

Nice song.

Could we sneak in "Alfie's Theme" as well (it's not a ballad) ?

Rhys

I like Alfie's Theme. I have it in one of my play along books. I have not yet been able to play it. Way beyond my ability. Just can't get the timing down. My down fall is old, slow fingers and I don't have 40 years worth of muscle memory fall back on. 🙁

 

[saxyjt]

I just checked Alfie in Ted Gioia's Jazz Standards book and discovered this version that I like.

Note that he makes a reference to Sonny Rollin's Alfie's Theme at the end, we'd call that 'un clin d'oeil' ie 'a wink', but I'm not sure if it carries the same meaning in english. I have my limitations! 😳

Something else in Ted Gioia's book that I found interesting is a word from Donald Fagen about Bacharach's style: "Ravel-like harmonies married to street-corner soul".

 

[Clivey]

My 1st version is here.
Clivey Macdougall

This months excuses include a dead reed and the fact that I moved flat LOL

 

[Chris]

My 1st version is here.
Clivey Macdougall

No need for any excuses Clive🙂 That sounded very nice indeed🙂 Hope you get chance to
try a version using the vibes backing track🙂

Chris..

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

My Tenor effort Conn10M Meyer 7M Mp Red Java3. Chris' nice vibe backing.

ALFIE10M​

 

[Chris]

My Tenor effort Conn10M Meyer 7M Mp Red Java3. Chris' nice vibe backing.

ALFIE10M​

Nice one Alun🙂 Great to see versions being posted with both tracks.
There have been loads of downloads of both tracks, so hopefully more postings
will follow over the next few weeks🙂

Chris..

 

[Guenne]

Hey,

I moved back to my "normal" Philtone Sapphire 7*, the "Special Limited" is too special for me, playing with students I would have to change MPCs...

I replaced the files, links are the same.

Yamaha 875 with "G" neck
Selmer Mark VI

Intonation of the string section stays horrible, my playing gets better (at least I think so, hehe).

Cheers, Guenne