Backing Tracks Play Blues & Rock with backing tracks?

[thomsax]

I going to start some recording projects again. We just play our saxes as we were on a jam. No sheet music, we learn play by ear/memory. Use to be three saxes playing fillings, riffs, horn arrangement .... and then each player can do a solo if he/she wants to. The songs are with vocals, so it's not about to play the singing lines/melody. Maybe there are some Rock Saxophonists here on CS that want to join?

Some short info:

• All songs are in original keys. Concert G, A, C, D, E ......
• Learn and play by ear
• Eb and Bb saxes
• No advanced recording equipment. I use audacity, standard vocal microphone, headphones ..... . ( I was told to record at 44100 Hz !!!! )
• Easy songs! For the young aspiring rock saxophonist or/and players that have been playing for some years.
• Record and send the recording to me. A guy is helping me to put it all together.
• If it's ok with everyone I upload the file to my YT site.
• Maybe post the recording on CS as well?

I'm going to start with two easy songs: "You Never Can Tell" (concert C, Chuck Berry studio recording, I was so inspired when I read SOTM) and "Hi-Heel Sneakers" (concert C, Tommy Tucker studio recording, no horns ). I have "one-pager" for both songs, rhythm/lead sheet and for Eb and Bb instruments as well. Maybe it helps to make the start easier? If you have any questions don't send a PM. Take it here.

 

[rhysonsax]

That sounds like a lot of fun.

Hi-Heel Sneakers also works in a Boogaloo / Jazz style.

Here is Blue Mitchell with Junior Cook on tenor.

View: https://youtu.be/KnY3HYioWcc?si=WiNok0lcqQf0Soa6


Rhys

 

[thomsax]

Hi-Heel Sneakers also works in a Boogaloo / Jazz style.

Yes. Good but too much jazz. And I miss the lyrics as well. I found this about "Hi Heel Sneakers"
(Rag'n'Bone Man)

" "High Heeled Sneakers" is a playful and confident song about going out and having a good time. The narrator is encouraging their partner to dress up and put on their "high heeled sneakers" and "wick hat" to make a statement and draw attention. The lyrics suggest that the narrator's partner is a force to be reckoned with, as they are instructed to wear boxing gloves in case someone is foolish enough to pick a fight with them.

The song appears to be about embracing one's strength and individuality and confidently facing any challenges that come their way. The repeated phrase "pretty sure now baby" emphasizes this confidence and suggests that the narrator has faith in their partner to succeed.

Overall, "High Heeled Sneakers" is a fun and upbeat song about self-assurance and enjoying a night out with a partner who is just as confident and capable."

A good blues & rock song to play at jams. Quite easy and fun to play.

Here is a live version with Jim McCartney and with a tenor man as well.

View: https://youtu.be/Jzd-5mWorKA?si=oJHQXc6MLSAW92IB

 

[Colin the Bear]

I always thought it was wig hat. It is when I sing it.

 

[thomsax]

Yes, you are right. I often replace words and lyrics so they suit me better. I don't like to sing about drugs, derogatory about persons/folks ...... .

 

[spike]

"High Heeled Sneakers" is a playful and confident song about going out and having a good time

Sounds like a skit Peter Cook and Dudley Moore did about "Momma going out and buying herself a brand new shopping bag . . . . "

 

[Jazz Is All]

Yes, you are right. I often replace words and lyrics so they suit me better. I don't like to sing about drugs, derogatory about persons/folks ...... .

Good thing you're not doing Rap and HipHop then....