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Gregjazz · Post by **Gregjazz** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:15 am

A quick story for you guys.

A few weeks back I was involved with creating backing tracks for a singer's project. One of the tunes required was an upright bass and vocal duet. That's difficult, because the upright bass had a really exposed part, not to mention being only a duet. I needed an upright bass sound that would sound realistic without a rhythm section to hide the nuances of realism.

I had a total of two days to create all the backing tracks, so I had my Motif set up, because the sounds are easy to use and sound nice. However, the upright on the Motif just didn't have that natural, organic tone I needed. I really couldn't skimp on this track, so I loaded up the ManyTone upright bass.

Here are the results:

http://www.gregjazz.com/upload/Beat%20My%20Dog.mp3

Let's see if you recognize the tune.

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:55 am

You don't have a double bass? This sounds great, but programming jazz is

Didn't know the song, so I googled it. The bass sounds great, by the way - I'd love to buy it one day. It's just that I don't think jazz should ever be programmed

I still love you, though

Gregjazz · Post by **Gregjazz** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:03 am

Watto wrote:You don't have a double bass? This sounds great, but programming jazz is

Didn't know the song, so I googled it. The bass sounds great, by the way - I'd love to buy it one day. It's just that I don't think jazz should ever be programmed

No, I definitely know what you mean. I would've brought in a player to record, but the deadline and budget of the project wasn't permitting that...

Well, technically, you can't sequence jazz due to what defines jazz (besides the stylistic implications)--you can't program true improvisation, reactions between players, etc. That stuff is all characteristic of being in the moment, and is ultimately what makes jazz what it is.

But this really is a broadway tune... is that different enough from jazz to make sequencing it okay?

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:05 am

Hey, as long as you get paid, mate

I was only being half-serious - I know what it's like when you're getting paid a limited amount to do something; you have to do what you have to do.

I'm pleased that you were sad you couldn't get a player in, but why don't you have a double bass?? They're so beautiful, and you'd be a monster tree player

Gregjazz · Post by **Gregjazz** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:11 am

Tree player.

I'd love to have an upright, but they can get pretty expensive, so for now I'll stick with the thunderstick.

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:23 pm

I demand that Ben removes "The" Jazz from under Greg's name

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:24 pm

Actually, did a jazz gig tonight for the first time in ages, and it was great fun - I'm incredibly shithouse, though

I can't play quietly very well at the moment, due to my rock gigs

Gregjazz · Post by **Gregjazz** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:16 pm

The difficult thing about playing quietly is you have to play with the same intention that you would when you play loudly.

manytone · Post by **manytone** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:33 pm

Watto wrote:I demand that Ben removes "The" Jazz from under Greg's name

Heh ... I actually thought the opposite and figured he should have a + sign added at the end of his nik.
"The" Jazz+

I think this track is one of the best sequenced tracks I have heard out of the ManyTone Upright Bass. The fact that it is basically alone with the vocals and it really sounds like a real player did the track! In fact ...This was probably harder to sequence than it would have been to play Live.

I highly respect Greg's work here! It shows that feeling and detail can come from samples. I Love the track too....awesome Greg!
I am glad the artist let you post it.
Paul

manytone · Post by **manytone** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:38 am

You know...
The more I listen to this....The more I love it!!!
Tell the singer that she really shines here! Production is fantastic too!

Can you tell us more about her?

Paul

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:06 am

Gregjazz wrote:The difficult thing about playing quietly is you have to play with the same intention that you would when you play loudly.

Precisely - not easy if you're not used to it

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:09 am

manytone wrote:
Watto wrote:I demand that Ben removes "The" Jazz from under Greg's name
Heh ... I actually thought the opposite and figured he should have a + sign added at the end of his nik.
"The" Jazz+

Agreed. I propose:

"The" Jazz + Compromises His Musical Credibility by Sequencing Jazz Quite Well

beboop · Post by **beboop** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 12:58 pm

manytone · Post by **manytone** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:17 am

I gotta bump this....
This tune is awesome.
Greg told me a bit bout the singer and it blows me away.
For those that have not listened yet, a bumpo.
Tell her I think this is a very nice track Greg! I hear a natural vocal that sounds so real, and is very hard to achieve in a studio. Kudos to her!

Link for those that don't want to scroll back up

http://www.gregjazz.com/upload/Beat%20My%20Dog.mp3
She's got something...as does your sequencing!
Paul

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