I watched the HBO special "When the Levees Broke: Katrina" by director Spike Lee. The background music in a lot of it was some of the most haunting solo piano (okay, it had a touch of reverb). I was so moved that I resolved to play only acoustic piano for a year (like Paris Hilton swearing off sex for a year). However, like Paris, I suspect that I'll be overcome by lust (or in my case, electro-lust) long before the year is over. In fact, I wonder how "Feelings" would sound with a Hip-Hop style...

chas

Chas;

Interesting!! I've got a gig coming up in September for a wedding cocktail hour. The bride and her mother specifically said, they don't want electronic keyboards just acoustic piano. The hotel it's at has a Yamaha grand. So the last week or so I started going over some piano solo stuff they requested that I haven't played in a while. Dam left hand has gotten real lazy from just playing chords on an arranger board

Bottom line is not a night goes by after going over the requested material that I don't put the CVP 307 into arranger mode. Nah, I couldn't only play acoustic piano for a year.

If they are not dancing I feel they would welcome a straight piano plus whatever.

For myself I have taken my acoustic guitar out of the case and I am enjoying arrangements I have not played for years. The electric guitar is staying in the case for now.

Nothing stays the same, changes are always happening – soooo, in some areas acoustic music (live music) is starting to show it’s face.

John C.

7 or 8 years ago I played at a Double Tree Inn[hotel]....They had a nice grand piano..Many great piano players worked there...and pay was $100 a night no matter who you were..

You really had to work hard to earn tips to make it worth while.

Though they pretty much wanted an acoustic performance, I used a electronic keyboard ,along with the piano, for bass and accent sounds..some drums...You had to use a sound system for vocals anyway, so a little electronics was not a big deal..

Most of the guys and gals playing there were strictly piano players...They did sound great, but 3 or 4 hours of just piano does get a little tiresome to listen to.....

I would find it insane to not have electronic goodies for a year....

Chas that will be GREAT for your chops. I frequently play only acoustic piano or guitar(well, the acoustic guitars have piezos and pre-amps, so technically...?). In fact, I just bought a double-neck acoustic Ovation (a 12 and a 6) to use out. Alwasy keep a nylon string Godin on the bandstand to play 10-15 tunes a night.

Used to be an in demand upright player, but now have severe wrist/arm problems. Occasionally use a Zeta crossover which also has a piezo.


Bang on, bud!


Russ

PS "Feelings" in any style? Please say it isn't so!

[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 08-24-2006).]

Don't worry, it's not. Just crackin' wise.

chas

Well, here it is with a punk-rock sound compliments of The Offspring.

Click Here (Windows Media Streaming)



-mike


[This message has been edited by msutliff (edited 08-24-2006).]

Me, too, Chas, Me too! Believe me, I GOT IT!


Regards,

Russ

Hey, Mike...GREAT...much better than the original! What a hoot! Finally, some FUN surfaces around here!

Russ