YPKO Forum:...


Hi all
Hope you like this. It's a medley of songs by the Beach Boys. My wife suggested I do them like this. I told her it couldn't be done, wouldn't sound right, but when I tried...I think it works.
All played on my beloved PSR-K1 (except for the first guitar note - 31 takes), with multitracked vox. Recorded and mixed onto Kristal Audio Engine - a free 16 track recording studio on the internet.
http://www.4shared.com/file/17519082/6e85a0c8/Beach_Boys_Medley.html

Regards everyone
Bri

Great fun piece! sounds like a lot of work went into this.
Who is the artist?

I don't care for it. Credit given for the harmonizer work, but the instruments seem cheesy. I think people passing by at the venue would like it, but I'm just a little too jaded and think this is "really" an ARRANGER song. Of course, with all the vocal and other overdubs, our friend could hardly do this live unless he played and sang along with the mp3.

Cass its a very good effort for sure.

OK, B+/A- for effort. The beat is good, I'll give it a 78.

I just don't care for it. That's not to say it isn't pretty good; it is, but it's not my cup of tea.

Aaaarrrrrrgggggggg!


chas

At least they posted their music

Gosh, who could have seen that coming.

It's okay, fella, I know how hard it must be for you to keep up the facade'. Sooner or later, the temptation to revert to our old true selves becomes irresistable . Good try, though. You had a good run.

the 'fourth' amigo,

chas

BTW, if your taste runs to the above, it's unlikely you'd enjoy anything I posted, anyway. Consider yourself spared.

Try to hold on. Zuki will be posting any day now.

chas

Chas I didn't know out of all your attributes they also included
"Fortune Telling"

Not sure if I want to post I really don't need to.

Of course not...you are another amongst those us who are secure within ourselves.

Ian the Contented

What can I say, Donny. I'm a man of many talents (none of them musical ).

chas

PS: I was being sarcastic. Zuki has been promising to post something "soon", for his last 150 posts .

The only reason I would post is to showcase the versatility of the 800 for folks who might be interested in purchasing one. You cannot find a live US/western style demo anywhere in the world. I'm not seeking a synth forum grade.

I'd love to do it on YouTube to really lay out an examination of the instrument. Ian, it is a truly outstanding board. I know you'd find the 800 interesting

Nevertheless, you can expect to get one .

chas

What does this all have to do with the Beach Boys?

Everything.............and nothing. On the other hand, from a purely speculative point of view, and with the usual considerations in mind, we COULD imply from the basic premise, that, my view not withstanding, that there could be a tenuous connection between the Beach Boys and ..........what were we talking about again?

C'mon Donny, why on earth would you expect this group to stay on point. In the meantime, how about you posting YOUR version of say, Giant Steps. Don't know it? No problem. Bitches Brew or 'round midnight would be good.

chas

Almost forgot. Please let us know which Arranger styles you used.

chas

Chas....obviously I cant know every song ever created but in the past I have posted many tunes....so when you or even Zuki or others catch up & at least post a few if yu wish I'll consider learning some of the songs you've mention eg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PukuQPUKfyU

thats only fair & I know nothing about playing Jazz but always willing to learn by example as long as its in the key of "C".

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Donny, I was only pulling your chain. I wouldn't expect you to attempt a tune so completely out of your genre' (any more than I would take the time to learn a Beach Boys tune). However, thanks for putting up that link to one of the true legends of jazz piano. While there, I spotted another performance of Giant Steps by another of my favorites, Gonzalo Rubalcabo, who, along with trumpeter Reynaldo Melian, demonstrate what being a master musician is all about (and why few of us will ever reach that level, even with a lifetime of training).

Thanks for the offer though. BTW, I doubt if putting it in the key of 'C' would help much .

chas

Donny .. here's how ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zhzon5qtRc&feature=related

t.

Gonna post
Gonna post
.....the hell I am.........

well by now no one cares anyway, so lets just talk about the Beach Boyz & the great Tyros 3 shall we?

Chas your very welcome indeed....I might not be a Jazz player or even a fantastic keyboard player at all, but I've made a good living most of my life from it doing it my way.....
I was always a person who absorbed from others especially when watching someone perform, this is what no one here understands....pro or not sharing music can always be a mind absorbing experience even its its just a minute little thing you can grasp from someones playing to incorporate into your own style....even if the music is not your genre....I was always a believer that there's good & bad in all music, how you perceive it with your mind is the key.... I might not know jazz to play but I certainly enjoy watching the greats do it for sure..... Have a wonderful Holiday!

dp



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Well I'm gonna try something unusual here...

I'm gonna constructively critique what was posted here!

1. Kudos for having the balls to post here in the first place.

2. Anyone who even ATTEMPTS a faithfully harmonised version of any Beach Boys song automatically has my hat taken off by me - to them.

3. I think it's a fine concept, I would only look at 3 things.

Firstly, the kick must (MUST) be the loudest thing in the mix AND consistent - turn the snare down and the kick (if possible) up! If you're able, find a sampled kick that is punchier than the one you have and replace the current kick if that is an option.

Secondly, kudos on the vocals they seem quite authentic, you've captured their basic sound, I would put a touch more reverb on the backing vocals - maybe a *little* more on the lead too.

Thirdly, if that was you playing the lead guitar breaks, you're a better keyboard player than me, so I would make it your own more by playing a rocking Bar room Piano instead of the guitar sound, it's not the best guitar sound I've heard, honestly people would be more impressed with hearing a great Piano "lead break" then the synthy sound you have here, and it would be more obvious to an audience (believe it or not) that you were playing it.

Oh, and I'd end the medley with a Big Hit of theirs (maybe "Help me Rhonda" ?)
With any medley, I start and end with a big hit - start strong and end strong.

One more thing, I think you're wife has some great ideas, and IMO this was one of them!

Generally well done - keep 'em coming!

From what I read this was done on a psr k1 which had an msrp of $599 So I'm pretty impressed considering it doesn't have the features or sounds of a totl keyboard.
Shows what can be done with some imagination, talent, and hard work.

I agree with hellboy "well done keep 'em coming"

Imho,



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