Ain't No Sunshine ...

... and with more snow on the way there won't be much sun tomorrow either ...
Ain't No Sunshine:
https://app.box.com/s/3xif4twcx731jofxyfnn0vwdtik6i2qu

Nice. Nice reggae.

Sounds good Tony!

Like the reggae twist on it!

Tony, is that really you singing? It just doesn't sound like you, well maybe if you recorded it 30 years ago.

Gary

Nice job Tony.. Thank you for sharing.. Love the groove..

Nice playing and singing as well Tony! KORG style is sounding great too!

I think I'll steal your arrangement! Nice reggae feel!
I liked it a lot, but would have enjoyed hearing a solo. Maybe organ, guitar or electric piano. Thanks for sharing and I hope you get some warmth and sunshine out in Rhode Island soon!

Thanks guys ... I was a little surprised at the comments about the 'reggae style', although I can see why you think that ... but the Style comes from the Pa900 'Funk and Soul' group and is called 'Funky Sisters' BPM 102 ... not being familiar with all the funk/soul songs, after listening a few times to the style's first intro and ending, I could not figure out what the originator had mind for that style ...
Obviously, I slowed the tempo down from the original, and used 1 'hip hop' drum pad, 2 guitar strum pads, and a Shaker/Tambourine pad along with the 4 variations to help 'build it up' as the song progressed ...

Paul ... when I was learning the song I was working on a 'distorted guitar' solo and an organ solo, but when recording i just kept it as a vocal ...
I have no copyright on the 'arrangement' so feel free ...



That was an interesting comment but yes, it IS me and it was recorded for the first time Tuesday 1/16/18 ... but I've sometimes been told I have a 'young voice' for an old man ...

Tony..... I heard you sing at Gary's and, after listening to Ain't No Sunshine, would never have guessed that was you. Maybe you have more than one singing voice. I like both I have heard.
Eddie

WOW ... I listened to it again and I posted someone else's version - that ain't me !!!

NOT!!!
yes, it is absolutely me ... perhaps it's the key, or the style of the song, or whatever, but I'm glad you liked it ...

Tony inspired me to try a very short Funk version recording also...
using the EA7 using the MPB Funk style...works well for sure..

https://app.box.com/s/fj7jbq4z41kidhz3xd6q79h7hcmsqcfz

Gotta hear they rest of it ...

I think it works great for a little rawer version. I like both.

Gotta agree with my friend, Tony - how about doing the entire song for us, Donny.

All the best,

Gary

Maybe it's my ears but it seems the high-end e.q. is really strong. Vocal is great as always.

Like I said it was just a one button push record to see what turned up didn't even check rec levels duh!!...all that EQ stuff can be corrected in my DAW later on if I intend to really record it fully down the road,....thanx for listening just wanted top give a different arrangers perspective I hope to hear more from you guys also soon....take care..

Gary...always leave them wanting more.....

Thanx Don,.....I so glad your on the mend buddy ....
I hope every day fprward brings better results and good health for you.

Love it. What Korg beat was that?

Love it. What Korg beat was that?

That's the fun of arranger play, using imagination and thinking outside the box.

I love my new setup with the Android. I have my sheets organized for new songs to work on. I can browse youtube on a different thread and listen to the original at the same time through my mixer - so efficient for working on new material.

Thanks Steve!!!

zuki ... After seeing your post above, I take it you have the info you want about the KORG style? ...

Yes, reread and saw the style. I unboxed the 1000 yesterday, put my QSC10s on poles and went through the styles again for a couple hours.

Bottom line, nice keyboard and almost a keeper, but moving on to either a backup 3X or maybe a 4X.

I would say a Pa4x is the way to go you will be so glad you did Zuki in so many ways....good luck. You get an A+ for effort keep us posted when the Pa4x arrives if you need help. Take care.

Bernie thanx,... so many kool FUNK styles you can use with this song on the EA7 I just searched thru my on-board style finder typed in Funk var 3 & 4..and found this one.
I would like to try it using a Bossa also that would be interesting too,...fun fun fun..take care!

Can you give a few bullets on where the 4X is better?

I was able to download the Korg Song Editor again last night. I was so happy to be able to do this again. (For some reason, the last version wouldn't let me in).

What a joy to move songs around, tempos, etc..... another reason to just stick with another 3X.

Zuki remember I also had a pa3x and two pa4x units....besides almost every other KORG arranger since the First one they released in 1980 the SAS 20 personal keyboard lol......ok back to the pa3x vs pa4x in short compared to the Pa4x all the 3x quirkiness is gone on the 4x and it just out of the box sounds better, new styles and fills and sounds are all reworked to a point where you can really hear the difference when playing it hard to explain, tilt display is so nice, clear, bright, to be able to audition styles off the usb is a BIG plus too, songbook is amazing for live playig.....the workflow is improved when editing too. keybed is just right,...sound samples are just better to my ears which in turn equals better styles & sounds all around compared to the 3x. of course there is sooo much more that can be told just go for it, dont double guess yourself, and dont look back, just do your homework when you get it start new you will be surprised at how your music will improve and and all the new stuff you will find inside styles & sounds.. too much to discuss all here..
hope Don M chimes in with more...

Better voices - all new sound - particularly guitars and piano.
Bigger color screen.
New styles and many old ones reworked.
Boots up much faster.
Direct audition styles from USB.
Expanded functions can be assigned to sliders.
No Performances; now just Songbook (improved) and Keysets.
I know there is more but not thinking entirely great here, and I haven't seen the 4X in two weeks now.

Tony:

I was "blown away" by your performance. Super rendition... and a first class vocal. Send more soon!

Mason:

Enjoyed your comments on the 4X... especially since you are in "recovery mode"... that is so-o-o encouraging, my friend.

----Dave Rice