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Topic: My latest creation |
Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Posted 4 Nov 2017 8:58 am |
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This is a computer file. It was created with Finale software. I will mute the melody track and play it on the steel when I perform it, but right now, the melody is played with a computer generated harp.
The song is called Light Flight.It was recorded about 50 years ago by the band Pentangle.
The number 145 refers to the tempo. I made practice tracks at 125, 130, 135, 140 and 145 beats per minute. The idea is to start slow and work my way up to 145. At present I can play it at 135.
Check out the jagged meter. Can you guess what it is?
http://picosong.com/wnY5J/
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Dan Kelly
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Boston, MA
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Posted 4 Nov 2017 3:19 pm
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Hello Mike!
Man, John Renbourn was an innovator. And what an interesting song for the PSG; Light Flight!
Whew, a time signature guess... I am taking a real SWAG here; 6/4. However, it seems to change during the song somewhat.
Can't wait to hear the finished product. |
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Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Posted 4 Nov 2017 3:39 pm
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You are partly correct Dan, The beginning and middle sections are in 6/4 time, but then the verses alternate between 5/4 and 7/4 with 3 consecutive measures if 5/4 in a couple of places.
Bert Jansch and John Renbourne were both giants.
I saw Pentangle twice, and they were terrific. Then, years later, after the group disbanded they both played at a club here in town. They each played a solo set, then did one together, in which they were joined by the band's bassist, Danny Thompson. It was a great evening.
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Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin |
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Dan Kelly
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 5 Nov 2017 5:24 am
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Hi Mike!
I had to sleep on it. I could not decide if it was 5/8 or 7/8, and now I know why. Both signatures seemed to fit at different points. Frankly, I am not familiar with the subtleties of odd time to the extent I could differentiate between 5/8 and 5/4, for instance.
I played six string acoustic for many years and tackled a couple of John Renbourne's finger busters. Never saw them live, but Pentangle had a great sound and we really liked them. Jacqui McShee has a couple of "recent" CD's and is still performing in England at the age of about 73.
You have come up with a really nice song that will fit the PSG well. |
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