September - 2015

[Chris]

Better late then never as they say.

This months tune is 'Killing Me Softly' not that slow and not that fast but a strong melody, that hopefully you guys are going to have some fun with.

The sheets and Mp3 are HERE

It has x3 choruses and a 4 bar intro..

Chris...

 

[Luc]

An other
Roberta Flack

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eOsMc2Fgg

 

[trimmy]

An other
Roberta Flack

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eOsMc2Fgg

Because she's quality

 

[Sunray]

Killing me [Not so softly] ...

Are you able to listen to the entire 4:50 ? [I couldn't]

 

[Chris]

Nothing wrong with quality guys. If someone would have volunteered they could have had anything they wanted, I was stuck for time and just wanted a tune everyone can have a play with..

@Sunray 13 secs

Chris..

 

[trimmy]

Killing me [Not so softly] ...

Are you able to listen to the entire 4:50 ? [I couldn't]

12seconds !!

 

[Chris]

I've jut added a solo piano track to the original folder, the only change is the tempo is a little slower. I'll keep adding tracks as the month progress's.

Chris..

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

My take on this one commercially available backing Leblanc alto Selmer soloist C** Jazz Select 3.5

Killing​

 

[AlanT]

Nice..BALLAD..

 

[Chris]

Nice..BALLAD..

I know but no-one got in touch to say they would host the month Alan..

 

[Chris]

My take on this one commercially available backing Leblanc alto Selmer soloist C** Jazz Select 3.5

Killing​

See I go to all the trouble to make backings and this happens

Glad it does though Al, nice quick first version Looking forward to more
even though it is going to be a short month.

Chris..

 

[trimmy]

See I go to all the trouble to make backings and this happens
Chris..

You are appreciated

 

[Luc]

No impro. I tried but it wasn't nice.
Killing Me Softly

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

See I go to all the trouble to make backings and this happens

Glad it does though Al, nice quick first version Looking forward to more
even though it is going to be a short month.

Chris..

My most humble and sincere apologies Chris. Grovel, grovel it's just I'm familiar with this backing and could get it down quickly. I promise to have a look at, and use yours before the month's out. Your work on these forums (fora) is appreciated by all of us who use them.

Thank you! Al.

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

I've kept my promise. I had an hour to spare downloaded necessary files and away to go. I really enjoyed this piano track and prefer it to the standard due to its simplicity, will probably opt to use it in my busking repertoire. once again thanks Chris.

SOFTLY​

 

[Chris]

Seeing how I picked this song, I guess I'd better post a version

https://soundcloud.com/chris_kn%2Fkilling-me-softly

The solo piano seems to work OK Al I'll try and add 2 or 3 more versions.

Chris..

 

[jimmylh]

I did another take after throwing the first couple in the trash without posting them. Not sure if this one is much better but it was the best I could do.

https://app.box.com/s/gbawwflllc6xckeyzp7st5txk2jtvr3l

 

[Chris]

Good first version @jimmylh looking forward to another one

Come on guys it's all a little bit slow round here

Chris..

 

[Chris]

OK guys, anyoe that would like to host October's sotm then just shout up and get in touch with me. Just remember no Jazz, plus more uptempo than this month if possible..So @AlanT @trimmy @Colin the Bear @Colin1 @BigMartin @saxendd @Veggie Dave surely one of you guys fancy hosting a month???

Chris..

 

[Colin1]

What's involved in SOTM and would my ever-diminishing multimedia capability be a problem?
I don't want to do it this time but I'll have a pop at it in the future