A couple of weeks ago I acquired the latest Neil Diamond album called DREAMS. Now I like Neil Diamond though I am not a fan really. This particular album contains his arrangement of famous pop classics including one of his own, the famous I'm a Believer,as you all know a great hit by the Monkees in the sixties.
His interpretation on this album is phenomenal. He virtually re-invents the song. This is my approach to making music on my keyboard at home as well. To the performer out there with an audience, it should be a feast of recognition,but within the space of your own living room or studio one has the opportunity to experiment.....
First of all a link to the original Monkees hit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB9YIsKIEbA

Here is my arrangement done on the Korg PA-500:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X5qMRF0auY

And here is the staggering new version by Diamond himself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K22e3AcJe64

greetings,
John