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#319136 - 03/13/11 03:13 AM I'm a Believer
john smies Senior Member Registered: 05/05/00 Posts: 1384 Loc: koudekerke, Holland.	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
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#319137 - 03/13/11 03:27 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
Nigel Admin Registered: 06/01/98 Posts: 6482 Loc: Ventura CA USA	The Monkees being a studio created band had some very renowned composers write their songs. I read an interview recently with Neil Diamond and even though he wrote one of their biggest hits he has never actually met them.
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#319144 - 03/13/11 06:19 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: Nigel]
kbrkr Senior Member Registered: 11/19/02 Posts: 2866 Loc: Tampa, FL	The Monkees played a big part of my music career. I remember playing along to their albums when I was a youngster. It's all so very ironic that as a mature adult, I am still playing I'm a Believer in a Wedding Band. I also play Sweet Caroline.. _________________________ Al Pa4x - LD Systems Maui 28 - Mackie Thumps
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#319145 - 03/13/11 07:38 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: kbrkr]
124 Senior Member Registered: 01/01/09 Posts: 2195	Never been a Neil Diamond fan myself, either. But Sweet Caroline has to be one of the most enduring songs out there - a real crowd pleaser. Seems nobody can resist that "bom-bom-bom" bit and then all joining in on the hook.
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#319146 - 03/13/11 08:09 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
SemiLiveMusic Senior Member Registered: 08/28/04 Posts: 2204 Loc: Louisiana, USA	Originally Posted By: john smies 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 John, thanks so much for posting that. Now, this new version of Neil's is sensational. Wow! And yours is good, too. Korg sounds real good! _________________________ ~ ~ ~ Bill
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#319151 - 03/13/11 09:03 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
lahawk Senior Member Registered: 06/28/01 Posts: 2781 Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.	Nice rendition... Sweet Caroline? Yankee fans love that song. NOT _________________________ Larry "Hawk" Hawk Music Sadly No More ♫ 🎹🎹 ♫ SX-900
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#319152 - 03/13/11 09:10 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
leeboy Senior Member Registered: 10/09/04 Posts: 2580 Loc: Ocala, FL USA	John, Nice work.... I like a lot of Neil's work. _________________________ Lee S.
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#319160 - 03/13/11 11:11 AM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Well, speaking or drastic remakes, check THIS out: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%...eed&h=44c77 I have a new respect for Sarah, AND the songwriters who wrote this. It's fun and trendy in it's original form, but it's sultry and cool in it's new form ... I really like what she did with it. (this is not a hijack, just sharing a similar story!) _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#319169 - 03/13/11 03:19 PM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: john smies]
Jerryghr Senior Member Registered: 01/14/02 Posts: 1497 Loc: Buffalo, NY	Thanks for the Neil Diamond link. I still like the old version to get the people up and dancing. Check out the crowsd reaction in the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Exm4K1ObQ&feature=related Regards, Jerryghr Edited by Jerryghr (03/13/11 03:20 PM)
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#319186 - 03/13/11 06:53 PM Re: I'm a Believer [Re: Jerryghr]
SemiLiveMusic Senior Member Registered: 08/28/04 Posts: 2204 Loc: Louisiana, USA	Originally Posted By: Jerryghr Thanks for the Neil Diamond link. I still like the old version to get the people up and dancing. Check out the crowsd reaction in the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Exm4K1ObQ&feature=related Regards, Jerryghr Ya know what? Jerry, you are right. And the OP post is right. This is the mark of a GREAT song. That's it, it's just a friggin' GREAT song. Tear jerker or shake-your-ass. _________________________ ~ ~ ~ Bill
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