Hello everyone,

I'd like to let you hear someone very special... If my love for vibes is a mistery, this guy is at the origin of it all: he is the one who "gave me the virus" :o)... some 20 years ago!

Here's a link to his myspace page. Track 3 is a solo piece: "A Music Box on an African Atoll".

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friend…

He recorded it together with a real music boxe (with cylinder and crank) he had "programmed" and is "playing" too. I hope this sounds clear enough to you... :o)

Yo guys,

I thought I'd post here about the pivot chords modulation video.

First TJ I would love if you made up some lessons around that video. That video is more of an advanced topic. Usually when a guy knows a bunch of tunes. These modulations are really only a way to play tunes and have them modulate into different keys in a cool way.

Maybe also try taking one section and play it and stop and take notes, make up a lead sheet and put the modulation there.

Bill Evans did this a lot and that's what got me interested in it.

John Piper's essay on swinging.

Here is the first chorus of Gary's solo on If I Were A bell. Be sure to check out the full solo on his cd. I transcribed this solo when I was still in college, but I have to look it up. In the meantime I think this is a great solo for any of you to transcribe!I'll post the pdf later on.

I started working on a transcription of Lionel Hampton's performance of "Flying Home" from the YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_rTICMVXQQ

This is the first part. I need to work on getting a less stiff and no mistakes (i.e., internalize it better).

Barry

After reading the posts about everyone getting more involved, I think it's a great idea and thought I would post my latest recording of Over the Rainbow.

Here's something I'm posting that I think helps students to understand how different keys relate to each other (modes, major keys, relative minor etc). It also helps teachers when teaching it.

Marie-Noëlle doesn't play the vibes but she loves them as much as I think the rest of us do! She's joined our ranks inside the school and I'm sure will have a lot to say. She's pretty active over at thevibe.net a popular vibe site.

All the vibe players love Marie. When Joe Locke hit's Paris he's sure to meet up and say hello to Marie. She's a great person and a great fan of the vibraphone. And I welcome her to the inner core of the school!

I'd like to see more participation by members too. It's so fun to bring a society of vibraphonists together. I live in Texas and I don't travel much anymore so I don't see a lot of vibe players (though there are some very good ones here) but none of my neighbors and most of my friends don't even know what it is or how to pronounce it. I'm sure that many reading this are in that same dilemma. Keep in mind that it's very healthy for each of us to have some socializing with people who understand the value of the art and support each other during the struggle.

Unbelievable! His hands, the rolls. He's incredible. I'm moving to Thailand. Later!