How it all started. http://organfax.co.uk/media/spotlights/view/brettwales.htm
Enjoy

Bill



[This message has been edited by abacus (edited 06-02-2008).]

Thanx Bill....

Great read!

I was less impressed with Brett's playing when I learned he plays over backing tracks.

Even so, he still manages to put on a nice performance.

Thanks for the info, Bill.

Ian

Backing tracks, Styles, SMF, Mp3's whats the difference? Hes a great player.
http://www.meos.org.uk/Brett%20Wales%2025th%20March%202003.htm

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 06-04-2008).]

The difference is he is not actually playing all the parts...that's all.

He is still pretty good.

Most great concert organists only relied on a percussion track at the most.

Ian

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dnj:
[B]Backing tracks, Styles, SMF, Mp3's whats the difference?

The difference is that with MP3's or SMF's over styles is that a recognisable tune is still playing even when you take your hands away from the keyboard.

I think quite a few of my SMFs would challenge you on that point. Perhaps you MIGHT recognize the tune from the bass and drums, but maybe not. That's all are in a lot of my sequences.

How much is in the SMF is entirely up to you and your skill level, and desire to actually PLAY as much as you possibly can. For some, that's everything except (or sometimes including!) the melody. For some it's nothing more than the drums, or maybe drums and bass. First thing I do with ANY sequence I get (if I don't make it myself) is to strip away EVERYTHING but the drums...(gotta LOVE that MUTE button in the Makeup Tools! ). Can I make it work like this? No..? OK, I'll add back the bass part. NOW, can I make it work? Usually, yes, but if still no, what's the LEAST I can use?

Generalizations like yours only show how much YOU would use, IMO....

Jusy like when your using styles eh

So now Bret Whales ia a faker?

Firstly, Donny, if I was playing organ...I used to demo Electones...I would use no styles or SMF at all.

Except for the drum machine...the music would actually be played by my two hands and feet.

Brett is playing over a recording...sometimes he even uses MP3...not impressive to me....maybe to you because you have to use SMF/MP3 for your act and you can identify with him

I don't.

An arranger doesn't have the advantage of a 25-32 note bass pedalboard or two manuals...that's why I use styles... my own by the way...plus, I've grown lazier since my Electone days.

Ian