Notes_Norton

23 hours ago, Bapu said:

Awaiting @Notes_Norton to reply.....

I probably can't help because I play my own drum parts. My first instrument was drums.

When I make a backing track, I play the drum part first using MIDI drum controllers and then the bass part. The two work together as a unit.

Then I layer other parts on, the order depends on the song itself.

I always save the two most fun parts of the song out of the backing tracks for Mrs. Notes and me to play live on top of the tracks.

Notes

Willie And The Hand Jive - Johnny Otis

Yellow Days - Frank Sinatra

Indeed.

Although, the 9/8 isn't too bad -- depending on the song.

In "Blue Rondo a la Turk" when the 9/8 gives way to 4/4 it is such a delightful release. It's one of my favorite Dave Brubeck Quartet songs in their catalog.

"Heartbreaker" - Pat Benatar

As a bass 'doubler' I believe a bassist should always play something that works with the drummer, supports the song, adds tasty licks when appropriate and never competes with whoever is singing or playing the melody.

Although sax is my primary instrument, I played bass full-time during the psychedelic era when nobody wanted to hire a sax player.

Before and after that, I really enjoy doubling on bass.

IMO the guy in the video is overplaying and just showing off, but I must add, there is nothing wrong with that either.

Notes

We're losing too many of the people who shaped many of our lives.

Dozens of early Rappers are old enough to move into the +50-year-old communities that have been our bread and butter since the late 1980s. Damn, that makes me feel old.

Anyway, RIP Don, I hope you and Phil can sweeten up heaven with your beautiful harmonies.

^^^ Both was a good choice! ^ ^ ^

I couldn't resist combining down and town

Downtown - Petula Clark

Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba

I haven't heard this one in years. I heard part of this on the radio in an office, and so now I need to hear the rest.

Mannish Boy - Muddy Waters

To fret or not to fret - Bapu knows the answer

Another Double Bass for Bapu

What Is This Thing Called Love - Stan Getz

I was going through some old pictures and putting the better ones up at AdobeStock, hopefully to make a few pennies commission, when I found this one.

A few years ago, Mrs. Notes and I visited the Czech Republic. Before we left, we bought first row balcony tickets for Dvorak's Opera, Rusalka. When we got there, someone was in our seats. We flagged down an usher, who found someone with authority for us. She assured us she would fund seats for us.

It turned out she found seats in the very first row of the theater. I just leaned over the rail, looked into the pit, and snapped this one. We were so close we could hear the cast breathing.

We also heard the Czech Philharmonic and the Prague Symphony Orchestra but didn't luck out with front row seats on those nights. But the music was delightful.

I hope it doesn't give Bapu GAS.

We were sitting in the balcony for this one. A delightful symphony never played in the USA.

When the Levee Breaks - Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie

When it breaks, you'll be underwater for sure

They nuked the nuke post.

They're Red Hot - Robert Johnson

lyrics:
Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got'em for sale
Hot tamales and they're red hot, yes she got'em for sale

I guess we're sitting on the Johns ?

Giant Steps - John Coltrane

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

Fun song. When we play it for the 1980s music lovers, it always goes over well.