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#234201 - 05/13/08 07:14 AM
Re: STYLES Boring you? Why not play on top of MIDI FILES?
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Registered: 09/21/02
Posts: 5520
Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
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I mix in some of the better SMF files when singing, and playing over them. One reason I bought the Roland G70, was for it's excellent handling of midi.
Before that, I used to use my lap top with an Echo sound card, and Notation Composer(MidiNotate). I would arrange the file as a lead sheet with chords, mute the parts I played, and read right off the laptop.
Both ways have advantages and drawbacks. I think a mixture adds interest.
Bernie
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#234203 - 05/13/08 07:40 AM
Re: STYLES Boring you? Why not play on top of MIDI FILES?
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Registered: 12/01/02
Posts: 1790
Loc: Medina, OH, USA
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Originally posted by Dnj: Lets you play with two hands Which is enjoyable for me, being a piano player. However, playing over a SMF can sound very busy, depending on the SMF. In most cases, I'll strip much of what's there, often leaving only drums, bass, and perhaps chording guitar. Two additional advantages, IMO, is having the freedom to keep my left hand on the pitch and mod wheels for sax and guitar solos. Also, spending less time looking for and punching buttons means better interacting with my audience. Glenn
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#234207 - 05/13/08 06:46 PM
Re: STYLES Boring you? Why not play on top of MIDI FILES?
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Registered: 06/24/05
Posts: 892
Loc: Baltimore, MD USA
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Donny you are absolutely right about mixing it up. I do that with some SMF's. I also take others into the studio and record background vocals over them I've even been known to use a couple of MP3's now and then. For instance, tonight I did a Senior Citizen prom in an upscale retirement complex. There was a large crowd of all ages from high school up to the seniors. I put on the Cha Cha Slide, and Cotton Eyed Joe as well as performing the electric slide and other line dances I do and you couldn't move on the dance floor it was so crowded. You've got to use every tool at your command to make it happen. Ciao, Joe ------------------ Songman55 Joe Ayala
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