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

[Brendan]

Nice vintage feel Peter - done in your new recording space ?

but in ballads it works often better playing less notes.

What ?? like one less note ?? 😀

 

[mrpeebee]

Nice vintage feel Peter - done in your new recording space ?

What ?? like one less note ?? 😀

Thanks Brendan. Indeed recorded in the new space, a room under de factory of a friend. This room has a bit more natural reverb then the previous room I used, which has three glass walls. But the Plasticover reeds I use since a few month also make my sound a bit darker, more vintage (when played with a lower airstream!).

I also still use way too much notes in ballads (actually in all numbers!). Still didn't figure out how ballad masters as Ben Webster always managed to kick out perfect takes.

 

[Guenne]

Hey,
taking the risk of being completely offtopic:
I got 2 new LRM2 ribbon mics (successor of the LRM1 sold by JP Gerard from Belgium), one with stock transformer and one with Lundahl transformer (which is the more "honest" one).

I recorded the tune with my Alto (iPad, Auria, Apogee One), LRM2 Lundahl.
I am sorry it's not a ballad.
At least it is Moonlight in Vermont 🙂

To play stuff that makes sense at this tempo, you should have practiced ultra-slow....

But anyway, it is about testing mics, hehe...
So, here it is, I hope you like it:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6518653/Cafe Saxophone/Moonlight Alto LRM2 Lundahl.mp3

Cheers,
Guenne

 

[Chris]

Here is my (still!) quick and dirty take:

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

Nothing wrong with quick and dirty Peter, it keeps things fresh and honest no preplanned lick and phrases🙂

I also still use way too much notes in ballads

Just stop blowing🙂

 

[Colin the Bear]

Just stop blowing

Easier said than done. I could try mittens I suppose. 😉

 

[mrpeebee]

Nothing wrong with quick and dirty Peter, it keeps things fresh and honest no preplanned lick and phrases🙂




Just stop blowing🙂

Thanks Chris 🙂. Stop blowing will not be possible, blowing is in the DNA of this animal!

 

[Guenne]

Thanks Chris 🙂. Stop blowing will not be possible, blowing is in the DNA of this animal!

It might also help to listen to the right role models.

 

[Colin the Bear]

I'm more and more convinced when listening to some of the pro versions from you tube that the greats aren't playing it how it's written in our given sheet. Reading from the Eb version, the E in bar 4 is often being played as an Eb and adds a certain something. The Bb9#11 has the #11 to accommodate the E. Bb11 would give us an Eb. It alters the flavour. What do you think?

 

[B Flat]

Just sneaking one in.
https://app.box.com/s/zr76h5p142ssu436r6rl2xdlvh7wr053
Nick.

 

[Clivey]

Just sneaking one in.
https://app.box.com/s/zr76h5p142ssu436r6rl2xdlvh7wr053
Nick.

Me too.http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=1241900 . Now off to listen to the latest ones

 

[jimmylh]

My last take of this song. Don't know if it's any improvement or not....

https://app.box.com/s/9rsl12xsci5vd77v1ivfmd8ukr00knmo

 

[Colin the Bear]

Tenor sat there doing nothing. Can't have that. Practiced playing quiet. I thought I'd have another go seeing as I can't seem to get it out of my head. Trying for light and shade and a slow swing.

https://soundcloud.com/colin-the-bear/moonlight-in-vermont-tenor

 

[Jeanette]

Tenor sat there doing nothing. Can't have that. Practiced playing quiet. I thought I'd have another go seeing as I can't seem to get it out of my head. Trying for light and shade and a slow swing.

https://soundcloud.com/colin-the-bear/moonlight-in-vermont-tenor

Nice one Colin 🙂

Jx

 

[zelda]

Tenor sat there doing nothing. Can't have that. Practiced playing quiet. I thought I'd have another go seeing as I can't seem to get it out of my head. Trying for light and shade and a slow swing.

https://soundcloud.com/colin-the-bear/moonlight-in-vermont-tenor

After listening, I felt that you rated more than a click on an icon. Very, very nice cover, Colin. I've pulled the plug on the headphones here at the kitchen table (11:15 AM here and I'm not long up - on my second cup of coffee) so that my wife can have a listen.
Jim

 

[Colin the Bear]

Thank you. I mix it using an old hi fi for play back and check it on the desk top. It's surprising how different it sounds through headphones. The old tie mic is proving to be very versatile.

 

[Chris]

To keep thing moving along and to give John loads of listening a short version this time.

"Short Moonlit Night"

Chris..

btw If anyone wants this short backing let me know and I'll sort it out..

 

[Bolding]

Nice chris, enjoyed that 🙂 I'd like a go at the short backing, whenever u got the time.

 

[Jeanette]

To keep thing moving along and to give John loads of listening a short version this time.

"Short Moonlit Night"

Chris..

btw If anyone wants this short backing let me know and I'll sort it out..

Very seductive Chris, really enjoyed that, you are spoiling us this week 🙂

Jx

 

[Chris]

@Bolding Thanks for the comments, I've sent you a link for the backing track.
@Jeanette not sure about spoiling J, it might be a case of " too much of
a good thing is bad for you" Thanks for the comments🙂

Chris..

 

[Jeanette]

it might be a case of " too much of
a good thing is bad for you" 🙂

Can't have too much of a good thing, well red wine maybe 🙂