Gospel anyone?

[AlanT]

If I may ask, where are you finding backing tracks for these? I see a reference to YouTube, so that may be the source? They sound great.

I have a folder of religious songs in the Band-In-A-Box format that I get the backings and melody line from.

This stimulated me to go and buy the music. I don't think I will manage to play it as well as you do.

Not sure which tune you are talking about but it's not a competition, all versions are good and we would love to hear your (or anyone else's) version of any tune posted here!

 

[Rob Pealing]

Not sure which tune you are talking about but it's not a competition, all versions are good and we would love to hear your (or anyone else's) version of any tune posted here!

I was talking about Here I Am, Lord. I realise it is not a competition, I don't have your sax playing skills, that is why I don't think I can pay it as well. Any way if I manage any thing, on my alto, that I think is worth others listening to I'll post it. Don't hold your breath though, you could be pretty blue by the time I get it posted.

 

[AlanT]

Good choice I love that one Rob. Hope you get a take recorded and up here. Listening to other versions on YouTube I see mine is a bit on the fast side. A nice slow one would be more like the original if you are so inclined. Have a dang cold/cough going again so may be awhile before I post my next tune but like Schwarzenegger said, I'll be back.

 

[Rob Pealing]

I am about to go on a 4 day canoe trip I will try to get something done when I come back. In the meantime listen to Reggie Houston on Spotify

 

[kevgermany]

The Jericho Group - Go tell it on the Mountain. Rather appropriately, some lovely sax on it as well.

Sorry, you'll have to Google for it, my phone's decided it won't copy a link to the clipboard.

 

[AlanT]

Have a dang cold/cough going again so may be awhile before I post my next tune but like Schwarzenegger said, I'll be back.

Couldn't kick this thing so went to see Dr.,was put on antibiotics Thursday, feeling better..hope to be back blowing the horn and recording more gospel shortly.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Really nice Alan (finally got around to listening). The only critique I can think of is in places to be bolder, also use the upper register more. Your subtone sounds really lush though, just needs a little more variety IMO.

 

[AlanT]

Thank- you for listening Pete! I get what you are saying I do play kinda vanilla, thank-you for the advice.Trying to get better is always a goal.

 

[AlanT]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5305840/O Holy Night.mp3

Gospel related?

 

[Saxlicker]

https://soundcloud.com/the-a-train-1%2Fjust-a-closer-walk

View: https://soundcloud.com/the-a-train-1/just-a-closer-walk


Pllayed this vanilla a few times and it sounded alright but I thought I'd vary it a bit as I went along, too much maybe?

Well played!
This might interest you from our friends on SOTW
Sax on the Web - Rock and Blues - Lionel Prevost

And this of course
Lionel Prevost

 

[AlanT]

Yeah Lionel is a great player!

 

[AlanT]

The Lionel Prevost cd 'Gospel Sax' I ordered came in this week and am listening to and loving it. He gets the most out of every note high or low, awesome player and a highly recommended purchase not only for listening but a good lesson in how to play great sounding gospel.

 

[Rob Pealing]

Almost 2 years ago I said don't hold your breath waiting for my contribution to this thread. However here it is, I hope you are all still pink. If you wish to put a tutoring hat on please do so. I have done no editing so help regarding that would be welcome.

https://soundcloud.com/sax-in-a-kayak%2Ftake-my-hand

View: https://soundcloud.com/sax-in-a-kayak/take-my-hand

 

[Jeanette]

I'm glad you followed through on your promise

Jx

 

[kevgermany]

Sorry Rob, doesn't play for me.

 

[nigeld]

I can hear it OK.

 

[nigeld]

My feedback, for what it is worth, is that the recording is good, but it feels a little bit too modest - a saxophone ought to be more “in your face” than it is in this recording.

So I think that soloist should be louder in relationship to the backing track.

 

[Rob Pealing]

Sorry Rob, doesn't play for me.

I do not know why I have made it public, however I have put it here as well.

 

[Rob Pealing]

My feedback, for what it is worth, is that the recording is good, but it feels a little bit too modest - a saxophone ought to be more “in your face” than it is in this recording.

So I think that soloist should be louder in relationship to the backing track.

Thank you @nigeld , I have it saved as an Audacity project so I will remix it and see how it goes..

 

[kevgermany]

Thanks. Second link worked. Your playing is coming on well. Can I suggest some long tones and a touch more breath support.

Nice tune, for church?