SOTM May 2015 SOTM When A Man Loves A Woman

[Chood73]

Ok guys and gals,
Here is the SOTM for May.
"When A Man Loves A Woman"

I made a simple arrangement and short backing track to go with it. I left plenty of room for imagination. 🙂

Here are the links to the media:

Backing Track (just right click and download)
Alto Sheet Music
Tenor Sheet Music

To get things rolling, I made a quick video of me playing it.
I hope you guys enjoy this one!

Chris

 

[Jeanette]

I think I am going to enjoy this months listening, lovely version.

Really looking forward to hearing more, I think I might be needing my tissues 🙂

Jx

 

[Chood73]

I might be needing my tissues 🙂

Jx

Sorry, hope I didn't hurt you. 🙂

 

[Jeanette]

Sorry, hope I didn't hurt you. 🙂

No just a tendency to be touched by certain tunes 🙂

Jx

 

[BigMartin]

Nice one, Chris. Every time I hear this song, though, I want to sing "Many Rivers to Cross", especially on the bridge "And this loneliness wont leave me alone...". Is it the same chord sequence or something?

 

[Chris]

First version from me.

"When a man loves a Woman"

Chris..🙂

 

[jimmylh]

Thought I'd slap one together.

https://app.box.com/s/spckzhfzy4aluc8sftk80t1vw2hmt66j

 

[Chood73]

Cool, those both sound GREAT! I enjoy your tones. Amazing how different people can be.

I think I tend to play to the mic, instead of really supporting my sound as needed.

 

[Chris]

Chris it's a fun tune to play around with, it should be a busy month with postings.

Thanks for the comments

Chris..

 

[Chood73]

Nice one, Chris. Every time I hear this song, though, I want to sing "Many Rivers to Cross", especially on the bridge "And this loneliness wont leave me alone...". Is it the same chord sequence or something?

Not sure. If you want, I will list the progression when I get home from work.

 

[Chood73]

Here is the chord progression you asked about, in a PDF.
I made the track in Band in a Box. BB does not have 6/8 time, so it is notated as 3/4. So 2 measures equals 1.

When A Man Loves A Woman Chord Progression

 

[Chood73]

All right now. You guys are making me look bad. Wait.... (My playing did that)

Anyway, come on and post your stuff.

If I can post that horrendous, ear offending version, you guys should have no problem. Everyone will be too busy laughing at mine to worry about yours!

 

[jafo50]

First version from me.

"When a man loves a Woman"

Chris..🙂

Chris, you seem to be using a different version of the backing track. It really enhances the listening experience. Is this something you can share?

Jafo50

 

[Chris]

Chris, you seem to be using a different version of the backing track. It really enhances the listening experience. Is this something you can share?

Jafo50

@jafo50 here you are, an alternative backing and sheets.

'When a Man Loves a Woman, alternative backing and sheets'

Chris..

 

[jafo50]

Wow, thanks for sharing.

Is this backing track something you created or are they available for purchase on the web? As a beginner I've looked for different backing tracks and most of the time they are pretty poor examples or tinny sounding midi files. Good quality tracks greatly enhance the whole listening and playing experience.

Jafo50

 

[Colin the Bear]

https://soundcloud.com/colin-the-bear/when-man-loves-a-woman

Decided to put it on SC.

 

[Chood73]

https://app.box.com/s/pz8acu8jrkb7lbv4culunhy9a5ipxf0a

DUDE! I totally dig that!
I really liked the chromatic runs!
Where those pentatonics you were using when you were bouncing up and down?

Anyway, I loved it!

 

[Colin the Bear]

Penta what? I just blow with something simple like this in Bb. Little bit blue. little but sad, sorry he's gone but glad he was here. Feeling my age.

 

[Jeanette]

https://soundcloud.com/colin-the-bear/when-man-loves-a-woman

Decided to put it on SC.

Loved that Colin

Jx

 

[Jeanette]

Just realised I've listened to these and not commented @jimmylh @Chris two very different versions but equally lovely to listen. Very emotional, might be worth buying shares in Kleenex 🙂

Jx