Deford Bailey Tribute
Hey, recently started learning Deford Baileys tunes.
This is a work in progress a lot of nuances still to get, new ones each time time I listen infact. Hope you enjoyG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbAMJzb5lw8
Thanks Hank,
Its getting there, those guys toungue blocking skills were phenomenal.
G
Hey Gareth...I watched the video. Very well done. Are you playing in the original key? And, what position are you using?
Homer.
Thanks Homer,
Its largely in 2nd position using an A harp as deford did in the original. Listening to the original some of the changes from low to high end I'm sure are done with toungue switching which im trying to introduce and there is also an effect simliar to a toungue flutter (but not audibly quite the same) to keep the rhythm going which I'm also trying to add.
G
Hi Gareth...Thanks for the information. If I can find the time, I would like to learn some of DeFord's music. I have always enjoyed it. Lately, as I have been listening to it, I can hear similarities to Sonny Terry.
Homer.
Sounds great!
Did you transcribe it yourself? From what recording?
/Fredrik
Hi Fredrick,
i did transcribe it myself, using amazing slow downer. I have a couple of recordings. One early recording from an album on iTunes and another from years later. Also have a great live recording of joe filisko performing it. The tune basically has 3 parts to it that repeats With slight variations each time. I haven't copied it exactly. nuances and toungue percussion are tricky and I am not close to defrods skill yet But good fun trying.
Being new to harmonica I can only dream of getting to the level your playing at.
Absolutely fabulous inspiration and I thank you for that.
Well done !!!!!
Who's thanks for the compliment!
Im sure you'll get there in good time,
Glad you enjoyed it
G
Thought you did a great job and can only see it getting better and better. But I'm envious of what you produced here!!