The Sheik of Araby

[BigMartin]

Played this tonight. It's kind of cheesy, novelty arrangement. My solo starts at about 3:30. I lose it a bit near the end but otherwise I'm quite pleased with it. Feel free to disagree!
I think the band leader's right arm expresses his reaction very nicely to the keyboard player's entry after the count-in. Poor video quality I'm afraid but the sound's not too bad.


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[Fraser Jarvis]

Nice job Martin, big band work is something that would scare me to death!

 

[kevgermany]

Nicely done. I liked the Bari as well.

 

[Chris Jones]

Nice One Martin. Far more fun than the City band I played in.

 

[BigMartin]

Sorry, everyone, I've been asked to take this off YouTube.

 

[Chris Jones]

Why ??? Is there some Infringement?

 

[BigMartin]

Why ??? Is there some Infringement?

I don't know, but the band leader was NOT happy at the idea of this stuff going on YT. Hope he doesn't read this forum.

 

[kevgermany]

Pity, I really enjoyed it. But you have to respect his, and the other band members wishes!

 

[trimmy]

I don't know, but the band leader was NOT happy at the idea of this stuff going on YT.

Killjoy

 

[ArtyLady]

Blimey that's a bit of a strong reaction! People have put clips up of me playing without my permission - I wouldn't dream of asking anyone to take it down?! :shocked:

 

[BigMartin]

I must admit it's a bit frustrating when you've done something you're quite proud of, but what can you do?

 

[ArtyLady]

I must admit it's a bit frustrating when you've done something you're quite proud of, but what can you do?

Find another band? (sorry couldn't resist ;})

 

[BigMartin]

Find another band? (sorry couldn't resist ;})

I know where you're coming from, but I've only just found this one, and it's a big step up in playing standard from my other band. The long-term plan is to play in (or even form) a band where I'm not paying to play in it, maybe even vice versa. But I'm not ready for that just yet, and don't yet have the contacts.

 

[Chris Jones]

I don't know, but the band leader was NOT happy at the idea of this stuff going on YT. Hope he doesn't read this forum.

What goes Public is Public? Much fame has been found on You tube. Ho well nothing stranger than folk.