https://app.box.com/s/3mv1kaghmtzue8fs83em4oqlu1pvfedd

Found a style called "Steamtrain Country"on the E80 so I
thought I`d try these two oldies for a bit of fun.

Great style! Thanks for sharing your "fun" with the rest of the world. We all need some. It also shows that these older arrangers are nothing to sneeze at. I still regret selling my E25.

Gerry

Thanks Gerry,yes we do need to try and get a bit of normality
back again.I`m looking at quite a few "unusual"styles so that
I can try some songs that don`t usually fit the style.

I had the same idea, using a different style with a well known song. Here is Angel Eyes with a modern analog beat:

https://app.box.com/s/jhncauzu6jx7tcl46gnu3to117bmsoox

As you said, it is kind of fun to explore. Not being able to perform in this Covid period one can experiment with different sounds and rhythms with only yourself as a critic.

Terry, Gerry, I do not want to say great, you did well, that will never help you play better. I want to give you constructive criticism based on my experience. I hope that it is received as a gesture of friendly help.

Alabhama Jubilee: I picture the song with a very exciting background.
People dancing in the street -- because the music is so exciting. Happy drums. Exciting trumpets. All out front just below the melody.

Angel Eyes: This one of my jazz favorites. This is the kind of music, as my friend would say, “Music to jump off the roof by”. Some songs sound good in the type of beat you used, not this one.

Terry, Gerry, this is my attempt to help. Keep in mind it is only my opinion. If it troubles in any way, I will delete the post. I could say fantastic, but how would that help you.
John C.

Hey, no problem Bruno. I welcome criticism. There is always something to learn. I'm old and should be set in my ways. So, the music of my era should be played as it was intended. However,I have always tried to do things differently,sometimes with success and sometimes with disaster, but I'll keep on trying. Change is hope and hope means an expanded horizon, for me at least. I must say that my Generation X son loves it and has played along with his bass and trombone. So, here you go!

Regards, Gerry

Gerry, keep going, I bet I have a few years on you. Learning and enjoying, nice way to live.
Gerry when I get enough energy to get going, I’ll post some songs, and I look forward to your thoughts.

Take care, John C.

Thanks John: Looking forward to your songs.

Gerry

Thanks for your reply John,which I`ve no problem with,I just like to experiment with different styles and songs.A few years ago a
local vicar asked if I would play some hymns at a rock festival
being held at a farm in his parish.He thought he`d like to try a Sunday morning open air service for the overnight campers,he gave me a list of the hymns and to our surprise a large number of campers turned up.I played the hymns using a heavy rock style and they loved it,so it shows anything goes.

Terry, Gerry, you both make me glad that I posted my thoughts , John C