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Transcribing Parker

tonymiceli 9 October 2009

When I transcribe Parker I think about Bach. I'm telling you they're the same people.

I'm falling asleep here at the computer, but I wanted to start transcribing his solo off of the tune Merry Go Round. That woke me up for a bit.

I just love lines that move harmony in themselves, and Bird is the master. I'm a real Parker fan. I've been putting on headphones when I go to sleep and listening to him.

Sight Reading

tonymiceli 8 October 2009

I spent the last 2 weeks and will the next 2 weeks, learning a ton of tunes for gigs. But these gigs are big bands or really written out originals.

This has been hard. Reading is not my forte. I can read a lead sheet, but following a big band chart is not something I've done a lot in my life. I think when you play tunes a lot, you just get in this listening vibe and use that side of your brain.

I think I've talked about this before, but I've had to read a ton these days.

What do you guys use as sight reading material? I got plenty of Bach.

Vibraphone - Flamenco & Hip Hop : Alfredo Chacon!

Marie-Noëlle 7 October 2009

Guys!

Our last newbie's name is "Achakon", from Spain. I made a little search, and I came across some great vids with a guy named Alfredo Chacon. I'm not yet sure it's him, but this guy is smoking!

A few links for you:

- Cruceta Flamenco: a spanish band mixing flamenco and hip hop, AND including vibes in an "honorable" role. This reminds me sooo much the band "Jaleo" my vibist friend Norbert used to play in: I love this music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceZfW34X6WM

- Same guy, on the drum with hip hop dance, and really good music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zdIcOQeoZc

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