BOTM Feb 2015 Ballad of the Month "Moonlight in Vermont"

Luc · Feb 4, 2015

I continue my ballads learning, and I admit that I never thought I would take so much pleasure in this kind of music 🙂 I am getting old, would it be a sign of wise.
I listened to all your versions, so let me :clapping:

Moonlight in Vermont

Jeanette · Feb 4, 2015

Just catching up with some of these some lovely versions from @Colin the Bear and @Luc

great choice @jbtsax

Jx

mrpeebee · Feb 4, 2015

bflateflat said:
Not a 100% happy with this take, but here we go
DeadAudiolink Removed

Really liked how you played the theme, very well for sound and timing. Your improvisation was fine too, but in ballads it works often better playing less notes. Ongoing process to find the best approach for most of us I guess (and for me for sure!).

jbtsax · Feb 5, 2015

One more tip I discovered while working out the changes. A whole tone scale works quite well over the #11 dominant chord. The cool thing about whole tone scales is that there are only two to learn. Once you've got the pattern down, you can start the series on any note.

C D E F# G# A# C

Db Eb F G A B Db

Chris · Feb 5, 2015

Thought I would give this another go this afternoon.🙂

'Harvest Moonlight'

Chris..

U CAN CALL ME AL · Feb 7, 2015

With an hour on my hands knocked this up on my Conn 10m.

MOONLIGHT

Marcello · Feb 8, 2015

Congrats to all. Some very nice versions.
I have not posted a version for months but I do continue to follow all the action here.
:sax:

Guenne · Feb 8, 2015

jbtsax said:
One more tip I discovered while working out the changes. A whole tone scale works quite well over the #11 dominant chord. The cool thing about whole tone scales is that there are only two to learn. Once you've got the pattern down, you can start the series on any note.

C D E F# G# A# C

Db Eb F G A B Db

Hi,
2 Major chords, one based on the root and one a wholestep above too.
For example on C7#11 a triad on C and one on D.
Walt Weiskopf's "Intervallic Improvisation" is highly recommended.

I have listened through all the versions so far.
So many people making great music, I think there is hope for this world 🙂

Thanks,
Guenne

Guenne · Feb 8, 2015

Hi,

here's my first contribution. I traded my metal Barone for a Rafael Navarro Bebop Special 7**. This is the MPC Bob Mintzer plays (or plays officially, I don't care). Seems a good deal for me, the MPC sells for 450 pounds.
I received it on Thursday, I think I will keep it, but I will have to practice a lot on it, it is not as easy to play as my other MPCs.

https://soundcloud.com/guenne-1/moonlight-in-vermont

I found this playback somewhere on my computer, it says Moonlight in Vermont "Mel Torme Style".
Good things to practice in various keys, hehe.

Mark VII, Rafael Navarro Bebop Special 7**, Rigotti 3med.
iPad Air 2, Auria, Nohype LRM1 Ribbon, Apogee One Interface, Nice simulation of a Lexicon room simulation 🙂

Cheers,
Guenne

Clivey · Feb 8, 2015

Another 10M Leak testing/repairing exercise (almost done now) this is real make it up JAZZ. I forgot it was 3 chorus`s.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=1241900

Now I listen to new posts and comment ASAP

@Guenne . lovely piece of work, very polished and BT is also tasteful
@ U CAN CALL ME AL great 1st attempt like the way you are playing with the note lengths and timing also Improv shows use of imagination

trimmy · Feb 8, 2015

Chris said:
'Harvest Moonlight'

Chris..

I like the pic of Targa 😉

trimmy · Feb 8, 2015

Clivey said:
Another 10M Leak testing/repairing exercise (almost done now) this is real make it up JAZZ.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=1241900

Nicely made up, lovely lovely tone you have enjoyed that take.

U CAN CALL ME AL · Feb 9, 2015

Conn 12M version

VERMONT

rhysonsax · Feb 10, 2015

Some really good versions already, but I am a long way from being ready to record.

I have this lovely version by Tommy Smith, recorded with pianist Brian Kellock. Absolutely gorgeous playing I think.

Rhys

Brendan · Feb 10, 2015

Hi all ... I'll do some listening/commenting asap, in the meantime :

DeadAudiolink Removed

😎

Jeanette · Feb 10, 2015

Some lovely versions thanks for posting

Jx

Brendan · Feb 11, 2015

@Jimmy - you've got a great tone. I liked how you "pushed" the melody at the start.
@Chris - you are suited to this tune ... Moonlight over Chris !
@Clivey - awesome low notes, subtones and vibrato.
@MLoosemore - I liked how you varied the melody the second time around
@jbtsax - great solo .. you have a really lyrical style.
@bflateflat - it's Ben Webster !! Fantastic !

I catch up to the newer posts as soon as I can.

flamingoer · Feb 12, 2015

Many great versions both in-house and legendary.
My own favourite and the first I ever heardis again Stan Getz
but with the wonderful guitarist Johnny Smith. Nothing more beautiful!!

Brendan · Feb 12, 2015

Finishing off :
@colin - I liked your scoops and your solo flits like a hummingbird !
@Al - (tenor) good job especially the B section variation.
@Guenne - What a great backing, your ethereal playing suited it perfectly.

mrpeebee · Feb 15, 2015

Some great versions posted already 🙂.

I never played this song before and often mix it up with 'Autumn in New York', so it took me three takes to get the melody a bit decent. Also did speed up the tempo of the backing quite a bit. Here is my (still!) quick and dirty take:

- 'Moonlight In Vermont' (Florida no USA 10* - Plasticover 2):
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13051401