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Size: 3,038kb, uploaded 11/14/2007 11:00:31 AM
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
I recorded this original tune, DEARLY DEPARTIN', in hopes of getting BHO feedback. It's played with a CH-style fingering (middle and thumb, all downstrokes) but it breaks rhythm a lot and uses a lot of thumb and finger flicks for added nuances. It's my way of using a frailing-based style to play original, contemporary tunes. I recorded this with my newly downloaded Anvil Studio, which works very well for people like me who want an easy computer-based recording program. I hit the head a lot with my middle finger, and you can hear it here. It's not the best take, but I'm really interested in getting feedback on the tune/concept/style so I wanted to post it and go from there. By the way, the fade out is a live fade, in that I just lightened my touch until it was near quiet.
7 comments on “Dearly Departin' by Michael Kassel”
frailin Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @11:44:14 AM
Fun progression! And you're really feeling parts of it. As with your other original piece, I'm really sensing a story in there. Bring that out more, if you can.
This one feels more evolved than the last. Either than or you were more comfortable addressing these emotions.
Nice job! KEEP WRITING/COMPOSING!! Congratulations!
Craig
Joanchek Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @11:57:19 AM
Mike, do like this style very much. It's got a natural feel and an almost bluesy tone that's fun to hear on banjo. Craig is right--this piece sounds a little less like a "song" and more like a "Piece" to me (if that makes any sense.) "Two Homes" feels like the single; "DD" sounds more like the album cut!
Thanks so much for inviting me to listen. Your music was a welcome mid-morning break in my work day.
mrphysics55 Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @1:39:27 PM
Mike!
Good tune. The rhythmic changes kept it interesting and the cordal progression gave it the contempory feel that you mentioned. It feels like it needs a bridge (don't tell my dance buddies I said that) It desreves at least 4 out of 5.
Run this recording past John Balch.
Thanks for posting.
Eddie
steve davis Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @4:39:37 PM
You had me wanting to know where you were going next...very enjoyable.You make me want to try writing a song.Thank you.
joelolson2 Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @7:54:21 PM
This tune feels contemporary and brings to mind Alison Brown because of the catchy melodic motifs that repeat. I like it and think it stands well on its own. I can envision you on the stage of an intimate listening room alone in the spotlight with your banjo impressing the crowd.
mike gregory Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @8:38:54 PM
Nice.
Don't be afraid to develop your own style.
Earl Scruggs did, Bill Kieth did, Don Reno did (and they named a city in Nevada after him!)
dhwhite Says:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 @9:40:18 PM
Nice fresh style, keep it up, I like it!
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