Hi Folks.
Many members helped in my serch for tunes by Elvis.
I have had a huge crash on my PC and lost everything that was sent exept the styles sent by Roger Mepstead.
If not too much trouble can you please send again.I feel like an idiot,but as we all know "it happens"
Kind regards.
Joe

[This message has been edited by Joe Baron (edited 10-02-2006).]

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Ah but Joe have you got the rhythms (style files) to go with the Elvis songs...A ah ha oh yea...?

Joe, I'll send you the 50 Elvis and Friends songs I did a couple of years ago. They are his early 50's & 60's stuff, so you might find something you can use. Good luck on the gig.

I have been press ganged into coming out of retirement!
Many thanks for the response, I am delighted to know our people still care.
Delighted but not surprised.
Kind regards.
joe

Joe, I am using midi files for some of that type of work. I’m 74, and my Elvis sounds like a 74 year-old-man singing Elvis. Booooo.

At times I use some original recordings like Electric slide. That’s 20% of my job, the rest is the music I love.

Joe, do what you do best.

John C.



[This message has been edited by bruno123 (edited 08-25-2006).]

Joe, I am using midi files for some of that type of work.
Joe, do what you do best.

Hi john.
You are very right in saying do what you do best I am in agreement 100% but I wish to at least make an effort to comply with their wishes.Still any advice on the midi files would be great. I have never tried midi files or backing tracks.
Regards.
Joe.

Joe ... I also use midi files for some of my work... post your questions and I'll try to help ...
t.

Joe ... I tried responding to your e-mail and it got bounced back ?!?!? .... I had 'lead sheets' for a number of tunes attached ...
t.

Joe... I do not know what kb you are using, whether it has a hard drive or not, but I can give you some general info about midi files ...
You can do a GOOGLE search for Elvis Presley + midi files ...
Go to one of the sites shown, and pick a song ... Right click on the song and "Save As..." - I usually save mine to a floppy disc (I use a kn6000)
Play the midi file through your kb ... Some will be good, others will not ...
depending on the kb you should be able to change instuments (voices), volumes, panning, etc.
Eliminate or lower the volume of the lead instrument... you don't want this playing while you are singing ... if you absolutely need the lead, change it to something like strings, or 'vocal oohs', and keep the volume low ...
Some other members may have some additional tips for you.
If I could get an e-mail to you I have a number of links to sites for midi files and lyrics and chords ... As I stated, I also have a number of 'lead sheets' with the lyrics, chords, and melody line...
t.