| Author | Message | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5653 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here is something from back in August. The tune is Coltrane's Equinox. To add to Bill's thread in Misc about portable recorders, this was recorded by Jon, our guitar player, on a Zoom H4. He gave this to me last night, so it's the first I've heard a Zoom recording of our band. This is an MP3, and I'm assuming he recorded it in MP3 mode. The recording quality is pretty good on the stereo in my living room, which has a nice subwoofer. On my laptop it's kinda hard to hear the bass; but then it's a laptop. Anyway, I thought it might be useful to those of you following Bill's thread. | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 317 Registered: 6-2002 |
Dave, the recording sounds great! The playing ain't so bad, either! Very nice for a three piece, do you guys do some Stevie Ray? Just kidding! It's great to hear a three piece band step out of the traditional power blues thang. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5660 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Reid! Actually, we have two Stevie Ray tunes on our set list, Lenny and Riviera Paradise, neither of which, as you might expect, sound like SRV and Double Trouble. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1610 Registered: 2-2006 |
Nice chops Dave, sounds great! Olie | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5661 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Olie! | ||
| jet_powers
Advanced Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 347 Registered: 2-2003 |
That was pretty cool. Nice work! JP | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5668 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks John! | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 318 Registered: 6-2002 |
Dave, do you guys do any other Coltrane, or maybe some Miles? My band has been talking, forever, about trying "So What." If you get a recording of the SRV stuff, you have to post it here! It would be great to hear you guys perform "The Stevie Ray Variations." Again, the Zoom recording sounds great. My computer is connected to an old 1978 Technics receiver driving four Polk Audio bookshelf speakers. The bass in your recording is clear and defined, the cymbals and guitar are bright, but not harsh... I sound like I write for Audiophile magazine, or something! Anyway, good job! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5669 Registered: 5-2002 |
We have three Miles Davis tunes on the list; So What, All Blues, and Freddie Freeloader. We talked about doing Coltrane's Naima and Giant Steps; but since we never rehearse, they've never made the list. Here's Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise. | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 319 Registered: 6-2002 |
Way cool! You guys must have a blast! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5671 Registered: 5-2002 |
Yea, I really enjoy playing with these guys. | ||
| artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 218 Registered: 7-2007 |
The Montford Park shows are great! I have had the pleasure of going to see them almost every month (as long as I remember to look for the date). If you're in the Asheville area get in touch and please join me. It's a fun club in the downtown area with a great selection of beers from all over the world and good BBQ (14 sauces) but the MUSIC prevails! Art (Message edited by artswork99 on November 12, 2007) | ||
| bigyouth
Member Username: bigyouth Post Number: 73 Registered: 7-2006 |
superbe solo Davehouck solo bass is great | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5673 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Mehdi! And thanks for the club review Art! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1463 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sounds really nice Dave. I'm interested to know how far from the band you set the recorder up? Graeme. p.s. A new name in bass playing - Hadrien feraud from paris - kicked his Bass Day Uk performance off with Giant Steps. this was the first time he'd played with either the drummer or keyboard player and it was fantastic. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5674 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Graeme! If I remember correctly, Jon had the recorder on a mic stand maybe five feet in front of the stage, but off to the side so that it was more protected from people moving about. Hadrien Feraud is a great player! His clip on the Bass Day UK site is really nice. I've been working on Giant Steps recently; progress is very slow, and I play it very slow. It's a great teaching tool in that I can quickly and easily completely lose where I am on the fretboard and in the progression; it highlights weaknesses that need a lot of work. I'm still basically just working on the structure of the progression; I haven't even tried working on a walking bassline or soloing over the changes. It's a very long term project! | ||
| kimberly
Intermediate Member Username: kimberly Post Number: 147 Registered: 1-2007 |
Very nice Dave.  What fun to play material that's not the 'standard 1-4-5 stuff'. Dis-similar to myself, as I'm limited with what I can 'pull off', or at least with a semblence of remaining faithful to the fundamental tune. The downside of being a soloist is no backing support. So, I play a lot of 'bassic' (sic) grooves, and then give my solo sections get as much 'wanton extravagance' as I can. ;) If I'm ever 'in the neighborhood' I'd love to come see you guys. Regards, Kimberly | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5687 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Kimberly! Unfortunately, it's kind of a long road between neighborhoods! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5855 Registered: 5-2002 |
I just put another tune up on the server to send to someone and thought I'd share the link here in case anyone might want to hear our take on Eyes Of The World. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2794 Registered: 7-2004 |
Dave: A very cool take on one of my all time favorite Dead tunes. Geez, you guys get quite jazzy there! Mucho like. Bill, tgo | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5857 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Bill! We only have two Dead tunes in the set (I wish we had more); but they are always the crowd favorites and mine! | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1270 Registered: 10-2003 |
Dave, you've got some nice chops! Tunes sound good, too! John | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5858 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks John! | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 608 Registered: 11-2004 |
I agree with John- smokin' playing and a great version of that song. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5859 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Toby! It's a fun song to play! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 672 Registered: 5-2006 |
Sounds great! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1544 Registered: 10-2002 |
That's really nice dave. Your bass stands out beautifully. Graeme (Message edited by jacko on December 24, 2007) | ||
| white_cloud
Intermediate Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 144 Registered: 11-2007 |
Absolutely great Bass tone-unmistakeable as Alembic! Nice playing and a really nice cover. Happy Xmas Dave | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5860 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks guys! | ||
| 5stringho
Intermediate Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 190 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hey, Dave! Great choice of tunes, and wonderful playing and tone,also. Dude, ya got some chopzz! Have fun, Mike, tho | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5862 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Mike! | ||
| bigyouth
Member Username: bigyouth Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2006 |
Salut Davehouk Joyeux Noel et bonne année, c'est quand que tu viens jouer en France? votre groupe a un tres bon style ,un bon son, c'est domage que je suis si loins,car je serais venue vous voir. Amicalement Mehdi (translator) Hello Davehouk Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, It's when you just play in France? Your group has a very good style, a good sound, Domage is that I am so far, because I would come see you. Yours Mehdi | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5868 Registered: 5-2002 |
Merci Mehdi! Il y a beaucoup de beaux endroits, et beaucoup de belles personnes, dans le monde ; et il y a beaucoup de belle musique. Et il est très gentil que nous puissions mettre en commun notre musique entre nous. | ||
| kimberly
Intermediate Member Username: kimberly Post Number: 171 Registered: 1-2007 |
Sounding good Dave. Bestest, Kimberly | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5876 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Kimberly! | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1318 Registered: 12-2002 |
sounds like "what's goin on" (marvin gaye),good jam though dave! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5882 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Keavin! Yes, both tunes have a similar vibe; and that would be a great tune to add to the set list. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1668 Registered: 2-2006 |
Just got a chance to listen to the tune Dave, very nice. You've got some good chops man. Olie | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5883 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Olie! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6626 Registered: 5-2002 |
Pics from the latest Montford Park outing. And yes it's the same street festival, same stage, etc. as the pics I posted last year.     | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1026 Registered: 2-2005 |
I notice no more orange hair. :-) Keith | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6629 Registered: 5-2002 |
Yes, change can be a good thing. I on the other hand, appear to be wearing the same clothes I was wearing at the same event the year before. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1798 Registered: 10-2002 |
Looking good Dave. I love the load in, straight from the back of the car onto the stage! Graeme | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6638 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Graeme; yes it is nice to be able to park right behind the stage! |
