Friday, February 1, 2019

Black Orpheus - Transcription / Modification


Song:  Black Orpheus

C Flute:  Dave Hines



This is my latest Transcription / Transposition / Modification.

A Jazz piece in a Bossa Nova Beat...
and heavily modified by me...
especially from the beginning of the second page.

I had also cut out much from the middle of the first page...
as it was much of the flutist's solo work.

As this is a solo...
unless you can find someone to play a Bossa Nova beat...
I wanted to keep the song recognizable...
with a minimum of solo flying.

By the second page...
I had become familiarized with jazz enough to finish the song without 
using the above song to refer to as I emplaced the notes which 
seemed to flow with the piece...
and I had finished the song in my own manner.

These last two pieces I had used to familiarize myself 
with Rhythm and Blues (previous song)...
and with Jazz (this song).

They were both challenging as the timing was such that I had to listen very 
carefully for the changes and emphasis points.






For my next transcription...
I am thinking of a love ballad...
originally from the group...
Chicago.

As it will only consist of one line...
I will have to fill the single lines with multi instruments and vocals...
and make them blend as much as possible.


This is what will make the next piece challenging.


However...
if while I am attempting to blend the notes from multiple sources
 to be played just on the flute...
it does not sound right...
I will scrap the attempt.

I will have to delve into the song first.

Hopefully...
it will work out.












4 comments:

  1. Greetings!
    I am so impressed to have found your work on my playing of Black Orpheus. I would love to talk to you if you want to call me at 360-477-4916. David Hinz

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  2. Hello Mr. Hinz. We had just spoken by phone. I was impressed with your personable nature. I will be writing some articles on your CD and music soon.

    For all others reading this. Mr. Hinz had given me permission to list his contact information. His phone number is listed above. Although I will be writing blog articles on our conversation, and listing his other contact info, I will give you his Email if you wish to order his CD now: DavidHinz59@gmail.com

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  3. Musicians are good people generally. They understand that everyone has their own internal interpretation of what makes a song resonate for them. Especially jazz musicians. This song in particular is really nice.

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    1. I agree. People who know how to make themselves happy through a creative outlet are generally much happier in life. I also agree about Jazz musicians. They are among the most highly creative musicians there are. Yes, this song is very nice.

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