Old Jam Two

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Last year I recorded a one take version of this idea (called Old Jam). Here is an Older version with the piano broken into four takes: The first is solo with no time fixing. The second is very short and counts as the official "theme". The third and fourth are pretty long with some time fixing. I struggled with the percussion and have held this back because of that, but I tuned down the volumes of the percussion so its just there to keep the beat going, hopefully without distracting from the improvising.

The picture is of this year's robot at our scrimmage. The kids really worked hard this year! BTW isn't the ball really big? The robot is 5 feet tall.

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Hits: 2568
Comments: 66
Fans: 21
Plays: 85
Downloads: 119
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Mar 04, 2008 - 03:09:41 PM
Last Updated: Mar 04, 2008 - 03:09:41 PM Last Played: Feb 03, 2013 - 02:53:24 PM

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Old (36), Piano (929), Distorted (29), School (29), Dude (5), Jam (88), Jazz (884), Blues (701), Drum Loops (10), Fender (35)

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Clavinova

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Comments

Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together	Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Very nice I like your playing my friend... The song is building in to a dreamy thing for me... Really relaxing stuff. Take care --- Kenta Check out my latest song called Dark Winter

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Kenta Dreamy...I can see that. Wonder if this is the right genre? Anyway, Thanks for the listen. Its very good to hear from you, there were some scary rumors you had left us. Take Care. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together	Kenta_and_Linda_Rocks_together said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	I'm sorry for that but I can't leave I'm belong here.... Alcohol and depressed is not a good combination... But now all is well and I have my lovely wife to thank for that. Take care -- Kenta Check out my latest song called Dark Winter

Feter	Feter said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Old Jam Two this is cool my friend ..the keys sound so groovey !! the very much Rhodes sound just incredible !! YOU ROCK !!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Feter Rhodes is the sound I was trying for, so thanks for the confirmation. I always look forward to your comments :) Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	You know the Way to me ears, I love electric piano, and synth's and this one hit me right between the eyes...very Kool..

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Davevan Right on target, glad you enjoyed the tune. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	YOur Kickin it Its a mix to me between the best of Elp and some genesis then add in a mystery show with a cop theme. Loved it excellent!

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Egobandit Love those 70's keyboard players! Thanks for the cool comment. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Moviz	Moviz said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)
	Has an Oriental feel to this sort of 'Chinatown-ish' Jazz groove... the electric piano always has a nice comfortable feel/sound for me and this was great to listen to, cheers M Check out my latest song called He's The Jazzman

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Moviz Lots of walking 4ths and 5ths in there creating that sound. Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 1932 days ago (March 4th, 2008)

Cool...
Bill, I am thoroughly enjoying your interesting counterpoint against that rhythmic bass. The "fuzz stop" is so pleasant to my ears and you use it effectively when you bring it in. Just a loping little number that pops along with all this mellow resonance. Must enjoyable. You move into unexpected places, too, and that keeps your comp interesting. So nice to hear this.
Peace.
Paul

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Paul Always look forward to your comments. Getting resonance from a GarageBand setup is not always easy, but that is what pianos can do thats special. I'm glad the playing stayed interesting throughout, as this is a bit longer than I usually allow. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Great Peaceful.... It has a very good sound... I like the way you play on this one.... Great relaxing, while listening... Thanks for sharing this..

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Lightman Glad you enjoyed the performance, and got a little escape from the tensions of the day. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Mcboy

Mcboy said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)

i imagine a robot dancing in the ring....
like a boxer warming up for his fight.....floating like a butterfly and then stinging like a bee....nice rhoads sound......that blues scale sure gets a workout......check out some of hiromi piano/synth work on itunes...u might like...".return of the kung fu champion"...also...."time flies."..and....."time control"....etc

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Mcboy Thanks for the suggestion. I had not heard of her, but she can really play some interesting progressions. I'll be listening to some later :) Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

michael2

michael2 said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)

peacepiano
this is awesome. love the rhodes and synths mixed together. i love your stuff, you play really well, but everything you do is so evocative (and not merely a showcase for your chops). really nice piece. hey what did you use for the rhodes sound? i have a great rhodes, but am not about to drag it upstairs to record with? excellent.

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peacepiano

peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)

Micheal
I get the rhodes sound by playing my clavinova through garageband's electric piano and adding overdrive. You need to adjust the brightness and source volume as well as the overdrive to get the sound you want. Probably varies with the touch of your keyboard. I haven't used an actual Rhodes before, but they are put together in a way similar to the Clavinova with fully mechanical key action, that might be important.

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michael2	michael2 said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	peacepiano here's one i did with my Rhodes Mark V: http://www.macjams.com/song/30741 i used to have a clavinova and the action is so much easier than the rhodes (i;m surprised i don't have carpal tunnel syndrome after gigging with the thing for awhile). and you're right, distortion is key. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

jiguma	jiguma said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	a bit like .. .. watching a building go up - the way you add the various layers of feel to this is really intersting to hear. Like the way you move through various levels with the keys. Cool sounds, cool musical theme. Neil Check out my latest song called INTO THE BLUE

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Jiguma Sounds like you took this apart and put it back together again:) Good to hear this sounds good to you. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	way mellow a cool jam you got here. lots of nice keys. do i hear a wurlitzer electric piano in there? & i love the portamento synth! thanks that picture is eye-catching to say the least Check out my latest song called Burnt Sienna

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Smokey That is our lucky 13th robot. We panted the frame black :) No intentional whirly, but it is a sort of old school electric piano sound that I was after. Glad you like the synth! Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

magnatone	magnatone said 1931 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	Old Jam Two This is WAY cool. I love the keyboard sounds you're getting here - I was just reading in the comments how you did it. Very imaginative - I consistently like your music! Thanks Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Magnatone Glad you like the tune and especially that you took the time to listen all the way through and let me know :) Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Grathy	Grathy said 1931 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Way back... Reminds me a bit of the Chic Corea I used to listen to.... Check out my latest song called Freeway Ants

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Grathy Chic Corea is a very cool player :) Thanks. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

dirigent	dirigent said 1931 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Old Jam Tune very nice, relaxing piece of music. cool! Check out my latest song called Piglets in Wonderland

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Dirigent Thanks so much for listening! Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	Great! I'm enjoying this very much, It's great to see you backed. I agree with Kenta, very relaxing type of sound. Loved this piece very much ... Sorry for being late to comment! Thanks a lot for sharing. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Yeman Good to hear from you, so never any need to apologize for commenting :D We all need to relax once in a while. Thanks for stopping by. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

aclarke	aclarke said 1930 days ago (March 6th, 2008)
	This is fun! nice funky vibe... and that sound is killer! one section had a wicked late 70's Steve Miller Band feel... not exactly a bad thing. I really enjoyed listening to this... thanks! AC Check out my latest song called By Your Window

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	AC Clarke Sounding like Steve Miller is definitely not a bad thing!! Thanks for listening. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Inventive. I like your sense of melody in this, and the bass line is almost, mischevious. It plays well with where the melody takes the listener. Great stuff! Check out my latest song called Run With Me

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Pete NB Being mischievous when improvising sounds like high praise to me :) Playing like this is supposed to be fun. Thanks for the comment. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

ktb	ktb said 1929 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	nice dig the improv feel. like how the percussion just sneaks up on you. all the sounds were sweet retro. luv that fat analog. the rhodes sounded like the real deal. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1928 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	KTB Good to hear the percussion is not taking over, that was a problem on the original mixes. I played the drums pretty loud when I was playing. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1928 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	right with ego... genesis .... cop show theme ... rhodes cool ... which is just my feeble way of trying to say i loved this ... i just love your overall talent on the keys man ... very cool indeed! Check out my latest song called 12

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1928 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	DavisAmerica Always enjoy your comments :) Soundtrack...I can see that. Thanks Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

spitlogic	spitlogic said 1928 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	Nice track You definately need some guitar in this. I like the sequence of notes alot. Check out my latest song called Measures

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1928 days ago (March 8th, 2008)
	Spitlogic Hmmmm.... Round it out and make is a complete composition, not just a piano solo. Good suggestion. Always appreciate your comments. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Youra	Youra said 1926 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	Great impro and great sound too. I dig this seemingly effortless ballad. Well done, peacepiano ! Check out my latest song called Fortin Blues

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1926 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	Youra Seemingly indeed. I will not provide a full accounting of the mixing time and the time improving the timing of some of the rougher parts, but its good that after that it still has the spontaneity that only comes from an improv. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1926 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	Great Chops Bill there are some nice warm analog sounding synths in there too... sounds like a late night... turn the lights down... close your eyes... and follow it where it will lead... exploration at it's finest... our wives discussed the benefits of robot making when it comes to paying for college... I'm going to buy a kit right now!!!! Check out my latest song called Dogwood

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1926 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	Scott Robots are paying off for my youngest :) On the other hand, there is a young lady in my conceptual Physics class who is paying for college with her singing, although what she has gone through to get there makes engineering look like a cake walk. It was good meeting you at the MJ gathering. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

magnatone	magnatone said 1926 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	Oh Man How did I miss this?? I totally love everything about this - it's excellent by every measure. thanks! Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1924 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
	Magnatone Thanks for faving the tune. You put me on the Fan Picks list for a day :D Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

guitapick	guitapick said 1925 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
	Cool builds... ...adding layers...keeps a nice groove going...nice flow, Bill Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1925 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
	Guitapick I like to play and play, but never quite the same way twice. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

gregd

gregd said 1924 days ago (March 12th, 2008)

Flow
Bill, the percussion is ideal in this. It holds all the voices in this track together and never gets in the way. Besides, the rest of the movement in this track is really great. You played really well in this whole song, and I can always pick your piano out of a tune now. The tone of your keys is a signature now. I like this track a lot, and I agree with Jiguma, it reminds me of a time-lapse construction project.
-g

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 1924 days ago (March 12th, 2008)
	GregD Glad you like the tune. After spending hours mixing this I played it for my wife and she curled up her nose and said all she could hear were tambourine loops. Well, I was tired, so I turned down the percussion levels and posted the song without letting her hear it again, guess I adjusted them the right amount :) Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

8piscean8

8piscean8 said 1919 days ago (March 18th, 2008)

Mesmerizing
This tune is mesmerizing! I can't quite put my finger on it but it feels very 70's or something. All I know is it transports me back in time and I feel younger. I can picture this song playing on TV where they have a time lapse of car taillights streaking by. I could also hear this in one of the Ocean's 11,12, or 13 movies (they have great soundtracks). Great work!

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 1918 days ago (March 18th, 2008)
	8piscean8 I like the images you bring to mind. The jazz-rock fusion of the 70's never seems to let me go, not really a bad thing... Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 1917 days ago (March 19th, 2008)
	Great Rhoads sound on this.Definitely movie soundtrack material.I love those counterpoint things you are doing towards the end.Very enjoyable! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1916 days ago (March 20th, 2008)
	Ibstrat Thanks for noticing the counterpoint. I have a lot of fun with that. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1915 days ago (March 21st, 2008)
	Really beautiful. And extremely relaxing and soothing . I love the piano. Peace Dee.

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1915 days ago (March 21st, 2008)
	Dee1962z Glad you like the piano and took a relaxing moment to listen through. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

paddler	paddler said 1913 days ago (March 23rd, 2008)
	I like that scale.. Its a great scale and you using it to its potential here.Love those fourths too.I could have a field day fitting some percussion to this,somehow.Cheers - RG Check out my latest song called The Warts And All

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1913 days ago (March 23rd, 2008)
	Paddler Good to hear from you. I hate to waste any of the notes in a scale ;) Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

	said 1907 days ago (March 29th, 2008)
	Coolness... Cool tones on those keys bro. Nice engaging arrangement as well. I like this one a lot. Be well!

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1906 days ago (March 30th, 2008)
	Micheal Great to hear from you. Hope all is well! Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1904 days ago (April 1st, 2008)
	Nice contrast in synth tones An easygoing syncopated chain of melodies with fun flourishes and noodling that keeps interest building to hear what's coming around the next sonic corner. Rhythm accompaniment is understated and lets the melody/counter come through. Tres cool Bill, Merci, Doug Check out my latest song called Dad's March 5 2013

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1902 days ago (April 3rd, 2008)
	Doug Appreciate you stopping by. I like to string things together like this all the time but save the best sessions for release here. Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 1871 days ago (May 4th, 2008)
	Excellent Loved the sound and changes. Great lines and sense of melody Check out my latest song called Love Devotion Surrender

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1871 days ago (May 4th, 2008)
	Norman Thanks for the listen!!! Check out my latest song called Groove (MJCC2013)

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