My wife and I like to watch British murder mysteries. In many of these, the preferred form of dispatch seems to be blunt objects to the head, hence "Bonk Bonk".
“Blue Monk” - it’s been nice having more time to revisit some recordings and transcriptions in the studio library. A few of the greats that I’ve been delving into are Coltrane, McCoy, Chick and Herbie. So much great stuff to learn, grasp…
The books I refer to in the video, if you want to take a deeper look into the mechanics and math of music are:
"Cosmometry, Exploring the HoloFractal Nature of the Cosmos" by Marshall Lefferts.
"Interference - A Grand Musical Scientific…
I was swapping emails with Arvid in Norway until the time he moved back to his homeland Germany. This was under 10 years ago and I remember that he posted his new email address either at this site or at the former Vibe.net site, but I…
Here's another amazing video from Gary Burton. He talks about solo playing using his infamous tune Chega De Saudade!
This is a really great lesson! --Tony Miceli
These are two recent arrangements of mine.
I was inspired by David Friedman to try Emily in some different keys. I found it works nicely on the vibes in A, which I think is the key Bill Evans plays it in. I did a modulation up to C for the…
Gary sent me this lesson to post on the site. It's a great lesson on solo playing. (I think part 2 is on the way)
I think it's really incredible that he is taking the time to do this for us! - Tony Miceli
This is a local duo from several years back based in Cincinnati, Ohio. I think what I like the most about this particular performance is that they really tap into the eccentricity of playing a Monk tune. Although both of them play well,…
I've been slow to warm up to marimba over the decades, but recently I've really come to love the instrument. Most of my resistance was due to me since I didn't own one, plus I didn't see myself ever playing one as a practical gigging…
julius and i keep sending each other audio files and the other should put something around it. this is the latest thing he send me.
Also, send me stuff if you want to, i love doing this:hauke.renken@me.com
hugs and i hope you're all safe…
Just want to mention again without making a big to do about it. Sculptors have to make sculpture. Painters make paintings.
We make music. So the question is are you making music?
Imagine knowing a sculptor who says they are a sculptor and…
Ruminations on the marimba this morning with "All The Things You Are" - experimenting with different four mallet techniques/sounds and seeing where it goes. Sometimes it's smooth sailing and sometimes it's off a cliff. Ha!Ha!
