hornplayer
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A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
I've been a long-time Sonar user, and one of the things I use it for is to record my practice times for the purpose of self-evaluation and improvement. I was working on an arrangement of John Lennon's song, Imagine, which I have always really liked. Sooooo... ...I totally cracked up when I listened to my previous evening’s recording of Imagine. Wow! I had too much coffee before I got on the horn! By the end of the middle solo section, I think I've played every note possible on the saxophone at least 32 times. If you like a lot of fast notes and want to hear me play real high, it's kinda nifty. But, it's probably not in sync with the peace, love, and happiness vibe that Lennon had in mind. Sounded cool at the time though. Here, imagine this: IMAGINE I hope you find this as amusing as I did. Rhythm tracks by Robert Parrs.
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Lynn
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/29 20:45:15
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Too many notes or not, this is an enjoyable journey both in the past and the present. Your production is first class as is your arrangement. I imagine that it may well be in sync with John's vision because it was played with love. Thanks for putting this up.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/29 21:11:13
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One of my favorite songs by the late great John Lennon , the first time I heard his song on the radio I was in Viet Nam , that song seem to play over and over .
I nice switch using a Sax , nice job on this song -James
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/30 08:37:24
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You have a nice groove going and a sweet tone on that horn.
Nice improvisational playing..... nothing wrong with it IMHO....
Another nice Sunday morning tune.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/30 08:55:52
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Very well played. You are gifted on that sax! Loved this piece very much.
Regards,
Dan
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/30 11:43:53
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Smoooooth . . . GREAT job!
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/09/30 18:21:22
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Sweet tone Charlie... I love the arrangement...
I'm still diggin' your album too... great to hear you here...
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:28:48
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Lynn
Too many notes or not, this is an enjoyable journey both in the past and the present. Your production is first class as is your arrangement. I imagine that it may well be in sync with John's vision because it was played with love. Thanks for putting this up.
Thank you, Lynn! Yes, it was played with love. It is a great song, and we could stand to listen to a message that encourages love and respect for all. Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it. 
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:34:08
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THE NIGHT FOX
One of my favorite songs by the late great John Lennon , the first time I heard his song on the radio I was in Viet Nam , that song seem to play over and over .
I nice switch using a Sax , nice job on this song -James
Thanks, James. Wow...the location of your first hearing of this song is poignant. I was but a youngster. I remember watching Walter Cronkite on my dad's lap. I don't know what to say except, "Thank you."
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:36:35
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Guitarhacker
You have a nice groove going and a sweet tone on that horn.
Nice improvisational playing..... nothing wrong with it IMHO....
Another nice Sunday morning tune.
Thanks, Guitarhacker. I really appreciate that from a guitarist because I know guitarists are all about tone! Hope you're enjoying your week!
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:38:10
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dcumpian
Very well played. You are gifted on that sax! Loved this piece very much.
Regards,
Dan
Thanks, Dan, for the compliments. Very much appreciated.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:40:50
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drumstixkev
Smoooooth . . . GREAT job!
Kev
Hey, Kevin. Thanks, my friend. I know I haven't been around the forums much in a while, but I remember you, and I appreciate the listen. Take care!
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 04:45:20
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notnat
Sweet tone Charlie... I love the arrangement...
I'm still diggin' your album too... great to hear you here...
Awww...thanks, Frank! I haven't been to the songs forum in...like...forever! I really appreciate your listen. The rest of ya'all -- go get Frank's album at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Tanton. It's good stuff. I know because I have it.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/02 05:58:41
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IT'S 4:57 AM UNDER THE MOONLIGHT THIS WAS REALLY NICE. - SHAWN
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/03 00:24:15
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Jazzy with a hint of reggae--it's a nice new take on the song. Well done.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/03 09:43:55
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notnat
Sweet tone Charlie... I love the arrangement...
I'm still diggin' your album too... great to hear you here...
Awww...thanks, Frank! I haven't been to the songs forum in...like...forever! I really appreciate your listen.
The rest of ya'all -- go get Frank's album at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Tanton. It's good stuff. I know because I have it.
Wow, what a great endorsement... Thanks again Charlie...
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/03 11:10:47
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hornplayer
I've been a long-time Sonar user, and one of the things I use it for is to record my practice times for the purpose of self-evaluation and improvement. I was working on an arrangement of John Lennon's song, Imagine, which I have always really liked.
Sooooo...
...I totally cracked up when I listened to my previous evening’s recording of Imagine. Wow! I had too much coffee before I got on the horn! By the end of the middle solo section, I think I've played every note possible on the saxophone at least 32 times. If you like a lot of fast notes and want to hear me play real high, it's kinda nifty. But, it's probably not in sync with the peace, love, and happiness vibe that Lennon had in mind. Sounded cool at the time though.
Here, imagine this:
IMAGINE
I hope you find this as amusing as I did. Rhythm tracks by Robert Parrs.
I am a saxophone player too ...tenor You have a nice tone ...very nice tone ....and you play in tune... If your referring to too much caffeine at 2 minutes 12 second mark ...I'd say it fits ...it's ok to show off some technique once in a while Good job saxophone brother Paul
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/10 14:45:46
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Old55
Jazzy with a hint of reggae--it's a nice new take on the song. Well done.
Thanks for listening. I appreciate the compliment. Take care!
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/10 14:48:57
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Mooch4056
You have a nice tone ...very nice tone ....and you play in tune...
If your referring to too much caffeine at 2 minutes 12 second mark ...I'd say it fits ...it's ok to show off some technique once in a while
Good job saxophone brother
Paul
Thanks, Paul. I appreciate the compliments. Especially since you're a sax player. Do you have your music posted someplace?
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/14 13:40:58
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I never really liked this song until I heard your take on it...
Killer chops Charlie...
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/14 13:47:42
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Interesting take. Here in L.A. what used to KMET, 94.7 FM, now The Wave would be all over this one.
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/14 18:50:20
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Hey Charlie, nice mix but NO. This is perhaps Lennon's worse song and I am a Beatle nut. It sounds like muzak. I just wish people would let this track die.
Sorry Charlie, as I say nice mix, nice sax but to much like a can of coke, I hope you know what I mean.
Peace Ben
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/14 20:57:22
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I've always loved this tune but this is the best arrangement I've ever heard. Absolutely fantastic playing and I don't mind the embellishments at all. I enjoyed that immensely. Thanks! :)
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/14 21:53:08
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Hey Charlie, nice mix but NO. This is perhaps Lennon's worse song and I am a Beatle nut. It sounds like muzak. I just wish people would let this track die.
Sorry Charlie, as I say nice mix, nice sax but to much like a can of coke, I hope you know what I mean.
Peace Ben
Ben, I agree... not one of LENNON's best, but come on... no reason to dis-respect one of the best musicians to grace this forum... "muzak", REALLY ? DOESN'T SAY MUCH FOR YOUR MUSICAL SENSiBILITY... IN MY OPINION...
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/15 01:27:35
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Hey Charlie, nice mix but NO. This is perhaps Lennon's worse song and I am a Beatle nut. It sounds like muzak. I just wish people would let this track die.
Sorry Charlie, as I say nice mix, nice sax but to much like a can of coke, I hope you know what I mean.
Peace Ben
Ben, I agree... not one of LENNON's best, but come on... no reason to dis-respect one of the best musicians to grace this forum... "muzak", REALLY ? DOESN'T SAY MUCH FOR YOUR MUSICAL SENSiBILITY... IN MY OPINION...
Hey Frank, I meant no disrespect and if you look over my comments I tried to find good stuff like the musicianship and the mix, I can't lie and say I enjoyed something when I didn't. I'm just being honest. So Charlie I meant no disrespect. Peace Ben
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/15 03:41:48
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I really enjoyed this. The mix was great and the tone on the sax was incredible. I would say nicely done. now I want to hear more
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/15 21:29:41
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Good to see you around here again. You always sound good Charlie. It's not too much, just it's own version. I like it.
Daryl
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/16 04:59:17
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no question you've got a killer lip! and as someone said ....a perfect Sunday morin tune Great job!
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Re:A Little Lennon and a LOT of Caffeine!
2012/10/18 16:48:15
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Wasn't sure if I was going to like this or not (fearing elevator music) but it's hard not to like a performance when it sounds this good. You've obviously played that thing before ! ;)
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