Chas, I guess this means you're not interested in my lightly used hearing aid.

Gary

Depends on what he thinks of the song I just posted.

Ahh Gary, I'd recognize that great baritone of yours anywhere , even without the hearing aid. The organ was a little off but your vocals were up to their usual level. Good job. Probably one of the best renditions I've ever heard. Oh, and get that organ tuned. For a minute there I thought it was you that was off.

chas

PS: Don't get mad with me; DonM is a huge agitator .

I never get mad - I just get even! (I heard that in a movie once.)

All the best,

Gary

I exclusively use the Tyros 5. This was an earlier score getting my feet wet with the Tyros 5. Things are progressing.

Alan Russell

Don..

My live playing days ended in 1984 as I got a secure job with the dept of ed nyc. Now retired..living comfortably. The gigging days as a side and frontman will always be treasured. If I chose to, I could play in a bar with a bass and drummer. Any Borsendorfers around..lol

Alan Russell

Sounds like you have unleashed the inner Doc Severinsen in you.
Very enjoyable. Congrats.
Eddie

I just stumbled across this post, even tho’ started last December. My take is that I loved the arrangement. To me, it’s a classic example of easy listening music----the kind for a rainy day, napping, or whatever. The kind I listen to on Music Choice on the TV cable. His selection of lead instruments fit the arrangement well, along with those nice strings in the background. It shows what a high-end arranger can do, if pushed. Wonder how many tracks were overdubbed in the arrangement? Why spend 5 grand on a Tyros 5 and not exploit its abilities? In my own musical interests, I’ve moved beyond 3 chords and a cloud of dust. Given a choice, I want to hear (and play) beautiful tunes and melodies that use slick changes and chord substitutions that make the songs come alive. That’s exactly why I got the T5----for home recording to create the fattest, fullest orchestral arrangements that one person can do, within their limited ability. Personally, I’d like to hear more fully-orchestrated songs like Allen’s recorded with a single arranger----to show the possibilities within one instrument.

Thank you Larry..everybody has their views. Anyway, I posted my latest score in the Yamaha Arranger's forum..

Alan Russell