Jerry Gerber

On 11/27/2020 at 3:24 PM, kurt soderquist said:

Wow, that's beautiful. Sounds like a movie score.

Thanks for listening Kurt!

Jerry

Here's a slow movement from a new larger work I'm currently writing.  This adagio is scored for English horn, harp, Dune, chamber string section and solo violin, solo viola and solo cello.  I hope you enjoy listening.

PLAY

Jerry

I upgraded to the Adam S3H's. Yeah, they're expensive but also the best monitors I've ever used. And I'm sure they'll be the last monitors I ever purchase. 

I still have these wonderful powered monitors for sale.  They are in superb condition, no scratches, marks, etc.  I am the original owner and they've only been used in a permanent smoke-free installation.  

$2500 for the pair. 

Will only sell locally to the San Francisco Bay Area, must pick up, will not ship.

Jerry

email:  jerry@jerrygerber.com

27 minutes ago, InstrEd said:

In Mr. Orange's case that is when the devil is talking to him.😜

If there were ever the devil in human form it would be him...

On 11/6/2020 at 10:58 AM, InstrEd said:

That is a great way to look at it.

True.  Another way to look at it is:

When you talk to God we call it prayer.

When God talks to you we call it schizophrenia!   😵

1 hour ago, David Sprouse said:

That's when God talks to you...errors.

Yes indeed! 

1 hour ago, noynekker said:

Jerry . . . both are great vocal takes . . . but for me #2 is a more punctuated performance , and has slightly better pronunciation.  Some moments of the song are performed in a more commanding way with #2. 

Best of luck with this piece !  Hope it gets the recognition it deserves.

Thanks noynekker. I decided to go with Abbie for releasing the single and have Kira's interpretation on my next album. 

Jerry 

9 minutes ago, Kevin Walsh said:

I agree, #2 although I like #1 quite a lot.

Thanks Kevin!

1 hour ago, kurt soderquist said:

I liked number two much more. Nice clear voice.

Thanks for listening Kurt and sharing your opinion, much appreciated!

Jerry

I am trying to decide which recording I want to release as a single and for my album.  I am interested in hearing opinions as to which singer you like best.   I know it's subjective and I think both of them are excellent, which is why I am having a hard time deciding.  Thanks for responding!

Jerry

Home & Love

55 minutes ago, David Sprouse said:

Wow, I couldn' choose one singer over the other either!    Lovely song.  Would you say this is through-composed?   Reminded me of how Sondheim lets the words take primacy over form at times.   

 

I don't think I would call it through-composed.  The music obediently follows the form of the poem.  Seems more like 3-part song form. 

9 hours ago, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Jerry

Very nice and I am sure very special for your Daughter

Great job

Nigel

 

Thanks Nigel!

Hi all,

I just remixed this song to better balance the voice with the music.  Kira has such a wide dynamic range that I had to use many volume envelope (fader) changes to make sure every word and syllable came through clearly.   I think this new version is an improvement..

Thanks for listening, stay safe.

PLAY

Jerry

www.jerrygerber.com

6 hours ago, InstrEd said:

Jerry you make errors?  

Every day! 

I found a few errors in the score  and fixed them...

Jerry

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes to the belly. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin with the gravesite piled high with many flours.

Numerous celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the California Raisins, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.

Born in 1965 and bread in Minnesota, Poppin’ Fresh rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was never considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half baked schemes.

A little flaky, he was known as crusty man, but still considered a positive “roll” model to millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough; three children – John Dough, Jane Dough, and Dosey Dough…plus, they had a bun in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly uncle, Pop-Tart. 

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 15 minutes.

I recorded Home & Love with a 2nd singer as I wanted to hear two different interpretations of the piece.   One singer is from Nashville, the other from Vancouver, Canada.  They are both excellent singers.  I can't say I prefer one over the other. 

Jerry

PLAY

1 hour ago, garybrun said:

HI Jerry... well done.
To me...  little medieval with a touch of Disney!!
Female vocal was really good...
I think   (just my opinion) with a male vocal added also would really make the song hit the top shelf.

Seriously well done mate... a composition to be proud off.

Thanks Gary..

2 hours ago, kurt soderquist said:

Very nice, pretty melody and the string arrangement is great.

Thanks!

1 hour ago, bjornpdx said:

Yeah, very nice tune for your daughter's wedding.
I was reading the poem without the music and wondering how I would have fit the words in a song. Did you write the melodic part for the singer or did she improvise it?

-Bjorn

Thank you Bjorn.   I wrote the melody, no improv in this piece.   I wrote it in two keys and let the singer choose which key is best for her range and gave her the written score and the vocal part.

Best,

Jerry

36 minutes ago, jwnicholson78 said:

Well done!  I really enjoyed the mixture of synths and orchestral instruments.

Thanks jwnicholson! 

37 minutes ago, noynekker said:

Hi Jerry . . . this is indeed a great piece you've produced here, there are no wolf tones, I enjoyed it thoroughly ! Thanks for sharing it here.

Glad you enjoyed noynekker...  But, what are "wolf tones"?

18 hours ago, Paul Bush said:

Beautifully sung , meanders through the song nicely

Glad you enjoyed listening!

1 hour ago, InstrEd said:

Really sweet piece Jerry.

Thanks for listening InstrEd..