Although I don't use the styles, I really like the BK7m drums and use them almost exclusively for practice and rehearsal. I even midi them to my electronic drum kit and use it in lieu of the standard module (DM10 Pro). There are a couple of other voices that I like as well, especially the Brass Sforz. which I use a lot.

I still prefer the Jazz guitar on the Tyros 2 for my feeble attempt at guitar solos but only my KeyB Mark 111 will do for organ.

Most folks here know how I love the blues and even if a song didn't start out that way, I'll usually make it one . DonM said one song I did made him "want a drink of whiskey" . I took that as a compliment (even if he didn't mean it as one). I know Gary hates "Soul music", so I'd advise him to pass over this one .

This is one of my usual 20 min. one-pass specials. I'm too lazy to go back and correct mistakes (it's the feeling that counts ) or try to do a proper mix, so the organ bass is a little weak, the horn line has a mistake and the volume is erratic, and the organ is too loud. Plus, I didn't look up the chords so they're probably not correct, but what the heck, this is about those great BK7m drums (6/8 Pop) untweaked. Warning, sounds terrible through PC speakers, use headphones or monitors, if possible.

BTW, I always liked this tune; should've taken the time to learn it .

https://app.box.com/s/whvix11w52i0g1own5q7

chas

PS: In case you don't recognize it, it' Georgia on my mind.

Chas, I never pass up a challenge. Believe it or not, I actually love the way you put this together. Really sounds great, kinda bare-bones, nite-club bluesy composition - not really the soul stuff I'm used to hearing.

Great job,

Gary

Blues is one of my favorite kinds of music.I was definitely born in a wrong era.

chas ... if you had a full CD of tunes like this, I would listen by a nice fireplace, sipping a good bourbon ...
Very tastefully done ...
thank you

First of all Chas why all the excuses? & your not the only one that starts off a song offering post like that.....nobody's perfect..so no need to candy coat anything ...I just want to listen and enjoy what ever people create musically.

That said I took a good listen and really enjoyed your version of Georgia On My Mind....The BK7 drums always sounded great to me they hae a nice controlled live sound that I enjoy. Your playing & most of all the feeling injected in this piece really shines thru for sure especially the fantastic Hammond Organ parts of which I always loved since I was a kid growing up & owning B3's and playing in many bands in the 60's & 70's.. WTG Chas and Happy Holiday to you & Yours!!!

Very nice, enjoyed it!! Although I can't drink booze the bold cup of Starbucks Cafe Verona I'm drinking tasted better listening to that tune.

Thanks guys. It really was a 'quick and dirty' to show how great those BK7m drums mesh with other instruments outside the module (they obviously sound good when perfectly mixed for a professionally prepared style). And yes, Donny, I too love that 'Hammond' sound, especially with jazz/blues guitar playing over it. I think it rivals Strings when it comes to providing 'pads' for a ballad or other slow tune. I know it's a 'dated' sound but it never gets old for me. BTW, I wish I had your voice. I bet I could sing the heck out of it .

chas

Give it a shot anyway ...

Tony, trust me, you DON'T want to hear that. I can't hold a note for more than two seconds without my voice cracking. Mostly old age but also from a lifetime of not singing (I think the voice is really one of those 'use it or lose it' things).

chas

Chas, it's GREAT. And the other comments WAS a compliment as well. I also love the BK7m drums. You would love the BK9 because it has the same drums, plus killer drawbar organ.
This one makes me want to slow dance with a voluptuous woman!

chas

I disagree ... I don't think the Hammond sound EVER gets old ... and the fact that it still shows up in today's music - even C/W chas - proves that it doesn't get old ...

SUSAN ... watch out ... here he comes ...

Very enjoyable Chas, it really produces a great live 3 piece combo atmosphere. And the B3 sounds hot !!!!

I like that a LOT, chas. My kinda groove. I just wish the drums had been a little more forward in the mix. They're worthy of it.

As a couple of the guys already mentioned, that sound never gets old - too bad about the rest of us on that.:) I've loved that sound since the days of Jimmy Smith with Quentin Warren, Kenny Burrell, et al doing the guitar honours. Oh, did I say I liked your take a lot?

really liked your arrangement Chas . Sounded authentic . But for me the drums were not the type I would have picked for this style . They were too rock sounding but it's just my view . It's always a pleasure to hear you post your stuff . Cheers

What Don said

Thanks guys. Very kind of you. Spalding, you've got a point about the drums. I could just as easily have used maybe a straight 4/4 jazz ballad-type style (mostly brushes) but I thought 6/8 is more 'churchy' or 'down in the dirt'. As Don noted, 6/8 makes you want to slow-dance more . On the other hand, to 124's point, because of the heavy emphasis on the '1', it will dominate the piece if you bring it up front too much. So you're both right. 6/8 for grinding, uh I mean dancing, 4/4 for listening.

BTW, a drummer friend of mine who has both a Roland td10 and td20 E-drum kits, thinks it (BK7m) probably uses samples from those libraries. If that's true, that would be a really cheap way to get some premium drum sounds.

chas

Nice one, Chas. Really like the 6/8 rhythm arrangement, and like Spalding, I think the drums could be a little less rocky, although they do add a nice bit of aggressiveness...so, it's definitely a subjective thing.

Organ sounds very good indeed, and the percussive tone will never get old...sounds like you have a touch of chorus/vibrato on it as well. The Jazz guitar is the ideal complimentary solo instrument.

Lazy and smooth and very well played.

Ian

Hand onto that, friend. I'd like to go back in and play a little Wes type of guitar on that.

You "DONE" Good!


Russ (tone deaf) Lay