I love the call and response in this. Good duration on the quarter note figures in the woodwinds. Brass entrances and cymbal crashes could be a little more aggressive. Bass needs to come out more.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
This is one of my favorites. I love the way it builds from the verse to the chorus.
The only thing I think we need to address is a bit of the phrasing in the voices. "Tangerine trees" "Somebody calls you" "Bridge by a fountain" "Drift past the flowers", "train in a station" etc. all have slightly different rhythms to them, and they seem to roll off Lennon's tongue on the recording. We seem to be a little stiff.
The only thing I think we need to address is a bit of the phrasing in the voices. "Tangerine trees" "Somebody calls you" "Bridge by a fountain" "Drift past the flowers", "train in a station" etc. all have slightly different rhythms to them, and they seem to roll off Lennon's tongue on the recording. We seem to be a little stiff.
Getting Better
The only thing that really sticks out on this one is the absence of the background vocals. They shouldn't be too hard to throw in though, so I think this is going to be one of our stronger numbers. As always, let's try to keep the phrasing as close to the original recording as possible.
I'm going to use a keyboard patch to add the tamboura sound in the "I used to be cruel" section.
Good job. This tune really grooves.
I'm going to use a keyboard patch to add the tamboura sound in the "I used to be cruel" section.
Good job. This tune really grooves.
Fixing A Hole
I'd like the clarinets to be a touch louder with the quarter note figure, and I love the sound of the trumpets with the bells. I think I'm going to add flutes to that figure. Low brass could be a little more sensitive in the tone color area. We have to rehearse the solo a bit more, and tighten up the ending.
Great sound on the chorus. Way to go!
Great sound on the chorus. Way to go!
She's Leaving Home
The tempo was a bit on the slow side, but I really like the harmony in the women's choir. To improve, I'd like to hear more of the phrasing that's on the original recording. Not all of the quarter notes should be sung straight. Some are rushed, and some lay back a bit.
In this recording, the chorus had turned around and sang directly to the band on stage, so the microphone was behind them. I don't think balance will be an issue as long as the trumpets keep bells in the stands and the woodwinds take it easy on the volume.
In this recording, the chorus had turned around and sang directly to the band on stage, so the microphone was behind them. I don't think balance will be an issue as long as the trumpets keep bells in the stands and the woodwinds take it easy on the volume.
Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!
This was one of the band's weak points largely because I didn't finish the arrangement yet. Thanks for muddling through. Remember, the point was to hear the balance of band and chorus together in the auditorium, not give a polished concert. We'll do that later. I'm still considering our options for the weird part at the end, and think I may have a solution with my guitar synth.
The flutes have to have a more solid swing feel in the beginning, and at the first ending. Speaking of flutes, nice job on the attempt at the chromatic run.
The flutes have to have a more solid swing feel in the beginning, and at the first ending. Speaking of flutes, nice job on the attempt at the chromatic run.
Within You Without You
I'm adding a keyboard drone sound to this when we do it in our next rehearsal. I found a great sound of a tamboura on line which will be perfect. The chorus sounds great, and we just need to iron out the form with entrances, cutoffs, etc.
The percussion really needs to come out on this. bongos, conga and timpani can all be louder. Anyone know somebody with real tabla drums?
The instruments backing the vocals (muted trumpet/ soprano sax) could be louder, and more playful (trills, and other ornaments). I couldn't really hear the other instruments that play backing lines on the repeats of verses. We'll have to address that in our next rehearsal.
We didn't attempt the outro solo on this because the band wasn't quite ready with it yet.
The percussion really needs to come out on this. bongos, conga and timpani can all be louder. Anyone know somebody with real tabla drums?
The instruments backing the vocals (muted trumpet/ soprano sax) could be louder, and more playful (trills, and other ornaments). I couldn't really hear the other instruments that play backing lines on the repeats of verses. We'll have to address that in our next rehearsal.
We didn't attempt the outro solo on this because the band wasn't quite ready with it yet.
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