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.

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.

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

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.  

Very well played. You are gifted on that sax! Loved this piece very much.

Regards,
Dan

Smoooooth . . . GREAT job!

Kev

Sweet tone Charlie... I love the arrangement...
I'm still diggin' your album too... great to hear you here... 

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.

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."

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!