Beetlybop

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I've been away for Xmas visiting family so I have a lot of catching up to do on MJ's. This I started a month ago. My last post of the year. I have always loved jazz and blues but never really had the chops to really play jazz. But I can feel it and I tried to create that feel with this tune. This was also an experiment in doing a complete time change in a garageband recording. I spent a bit of time on the drums trying to chop and add cymbal hits and drum accents to emphasize certain beats and had a lot of fun with it. Thanks for all the support at MJ's this past year ... I enjoyed being inspired by all the great stuff being made on this sight. Happy New Year to all!!!

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Hits: 1809
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Downloads: 49
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Uploaded: Dec 31, 2011 - 11:33:10 AM
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2011 - 01:41:06 PM Last Played: Apr 23, 2013 - 07:04:29 AM

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alackbass	alackbass said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	Beetlybop 1st! Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

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alackbass said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)

Okay! Now for a comment!
First of all I find it hard to believe you don't have the chops to play jazz. You might not play it like Charlie Christian or Wes Montgomery. But you would play it like Stan and that would be a very good thing. This is a feast of tasty guitar sounds, melodies, and nuanced phrasing. Love the change to the fast bop feel. Your scat singing is awesome. Wild drum track! Love the solo!

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magnatone	magnatone said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	Beetlybop what a terrific track to mark the end of a year in which you have uploaded so much exceptional music! it sounds to ME like you might have jazz chops you're not giving yourself credit for stan! happy new year! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Philip18

Philip18 said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)

Beetlybop
From the opening phrase I knew you'd got the jazz thing right!
As it progressed some more typical Stan phrases entered. Of course, your guitar tone is modern rather than the woody bebop sound. The base this sits on is very jazzy - the sparse bass with its jumping lines being an important part of that (it's not easy to make that style of bass sound melodic but you achieve it). The interplay between the two guitars is a delight. I can certainly hear the time spent on the drums - are they all hand-written?! Great work, Stan - thanks for the download! And a Happy New Year (it's already 2012 here).

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egobandit	egobandit said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	ah this is sweet crazy timing in this so crisp that guitar playing is love when the bass starts walking the scatting and drum solo tops! thanks for a nice gift like this for the new year! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

richard13	richard13 said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	No chops, eh? G'way wit' ya man, ya done fine here, b'y! It's always a good idea to stretch yourself a little and it sounds like you not only stretched but you may have gained a new skill or two. Good one Stan, and a groovy new year to you. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Daugrin	Daugrin said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	Rave on Stan Thanks for sharing, all the trappings and none of the calories... nicely done. The shuffle really sounds like yer gonna stretch out... not done! Skat and all is working fine... Daug Check out my latest song called Ride Yer Bike

sammydix	sammydix said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	Beetlybop now that's a collage of cool elements. where to begin? the sweet, punchy notes around the 1 min mark? the groove starts ~1:40? so much packed in. and bass is kickin. really well-put together, Stan. the admiration stands solid. Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 504 days ago (December 31st, 2011)
	Beetlybop cool work with the drums.... quite a intricate piece stan. is that a real standup bass? Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

rtcooper	rtcooper said 503 days ago (January 1st, 2012)
	CLEAN. FASCINATING. THAT'S Garage Band?!! Do Tell. Unusual for Jazz to be so Accessible. Sweet. Extraordinary Virtuosity on Display, here. Check out my latest song called The Loon and the Hula Moon (mstr)

DWL	DWL said 503 days ago (January 1st, 2012)
	What, no jazz chops? You don't need them with something as accomplished as this. Really fine playing, another level to me! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 503 days ago (January 1st, 2012)
	Beetlybop Good stuff Stan...I have a stack-o-Jazz records and this is as cool as anything I've heard.,,,You make me proud to be a part of this community. Check out my latest song called Psycho

michaeljayklein

michaeljayklein said 503 days ago (January 1st, 2012)

Superb and beyond that...
The opening bars remind me of the start of a pop song (the title of which I can't remember--Stevie Wonder maybe?). What follows truly is dazzling, inventive and just a plain, unadulterated joy to listen to and take in. This is my kind of music and you do it so extremely well Stan--it's no wonder I'm so fond of your work. Bop is what followed the swing movement and while it took me a while to develop a taste for it, I've very much enjoyed it for years now. Proof that you can make intellectually stimulating and rewarding music and still keep the audience entertained at the same time. One question I have is, are the voices yours? Whatever the case, that was a great touch! Thanks greatly for sharing this--loved it!

Michael

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gadzooks

gadzooks said 501 days ago (January 3rd, 2012)

Michael!
Thank you again for listening and for all your kind words. Yes those are my voices. I was going to post the tune before I left for Xmas but I didn't because it felt like it had a hole in that spot. I thought about adding horns and harp and then guitar and then I just left it and went away. The day I got back I listened to it and grabbed my mic and started scatting and added a few harmony tracks without any second guessing and posted it. Yes, a vocal afterthought.
Cheers Michael
SG

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AcetyleneJukebox	AcetyleneJukebox said 503 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	dueling tele's Pretty far out track. I love the telecaster bell tones. Some interesting unexpected moments through out the song like that guitar blast at 00:52.nice work on the drum parts. Check out my latest song called Camino Embrujado

gadzooks	gadzooks said 501 days ago (January 3rd, 2012)
	Thanks After listening to your very fine jazz playing I am humbled. I can understand why you thought it was a tele but in fact it is my 1963 fender jazzmaster making those tones. Thanks for listening and for your comment. Cheers SG Check out my latest song called A Fly

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 502 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	Not a great lover of jazz...but this could be a crossover moment...some great tones and sounds on the old geetar...and the drumtrack is sooperdooper... great stuff all round.... Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

Moviz	Moviz said 502 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	Thank YOU for being here this last year and bringing your in-born natural talents...... this sounds so-o-o live to me and a great Jazz-Blues feel to it.... originality is what you have and it's all good, All the best, M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

falcef	falcef said 502 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	Beetlybop A good song jazz magister improvvisations. Bass ok mix sound. Bye happy new Year 2012. Check out my latest song called Live-Jam-in-Brentonec-01

neilh79	neilh79 said 502 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	Beetlybob Must admit Jazz isn't normally a genre I get, however, you cross it with a couple of different styles and that makes it a winner, great job you really can turn your hand to anything Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 502 days ago (January 2nd, 2012)
	love that bass! so low! and then that guitarsound.... Great stuff! Love it! :-) Fav ansd download... KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

dave_b	dave_b said 501 days ago (January 3rd, 2012)
	Beetlybop Sounds to me like you've got the chops for it! It sounds like the drums were a lot of work, and they came out great. Impressive piece. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Loob	Loob said 501 days ago (January 3rd, 2012)
	Love the separation on this one Stan! Very cool waling man! Killer mix, and very cool syncopation! Great dynamics!Love it! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Soundhound	Soundhound said 501 days ago (January 4th, 2012)
	Cool track...... Got that jazzy thing down to a T..... Very, Very Solid piece of work....... Check out my latest song called Call To Arms...

drakonis	drakonis said 500 days ago (January 4th, 2012)
	bops to the tops A delightful piece of music. Cool and swingin'. And what a drum solo, that was exceptional... but there's too much goodness here to pick out one thing, great guitar work, singing, bass line, loved the false-starts, and excellent mixing, with everything super-clear. Nice. Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

UncleNazz	UncleNazz said 500 days ago (January 4th, 2012)
	Stan's the Man This ia awesome. lots of space and dynamism. I need to re-think my whole approach after hearing this!! Check out my latest song called Frustrated

Franciscus_Henri	Franciscus_Henri said 500 days ago (January 4th, 2012)
	Beetlybop very smart stuff Mahavishnu Orchestra comes to mind.you can just fall into it! Check out my latest song called Autumn Leaves are Calling

abzwork	abzwork said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	Beetlybop... The flava here is glorious..the taste waters a thirsty tongue...your prowness and ingenuity... are the fresh air of this craft my friend..this shines so brightly upon me that I must wear my sun-glasses while listening again..:):):)peace Check out my latest song called As Soon As"

EEFliess	EEFliess said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	smooth... and suhhhhhweet!!!! me likey...a nice change of pace for me to listen to jazz and blues Check out my latest song called Here We Go Again (2.zero Symphonic Star Traveling)

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	slick as milk Man, this is great . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	great tone Man, you are getting a sweet tone from your instrument. I gotta say, i don't think chops are what make a player good. Rather, I believe in musicianship and choice of notes, with respect to which you demonstrate a very high level. Great job. Check out my latest song called IfIWereHigh

Char	Char said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	Just think of all the fun you can have now that you know you do this well, too. Great sounding drums, guitars and scatting. Wonderful performance. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea

spitlogic	spitlogic said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	Awesome work I really enjoyed the vocal portion. It was an pleasant surprise to an already solid jam. Check out my latest song called Measures

Sigmund	Sigmund said 499 days ago (January 5th, 2012)
	Beetlybop Intersting work, Stan - I really enjoyed this! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

Saltaireguru77	Saltaireguru77 said 499 days ago (January 6th, 2012)
	Beetlybop Stan, I think you're selling yourself short on your jazz chops. While Jazz isn't generally my thing, I really enjoyed this. That bass work really keeps your attention and the scat was a joy to hear. Great stuff! Check out my latest song called Slo-Parts Boogie (w GuyGrooves)

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 498 days ago (January 6th, 2012)
	Awesome! You're talent is immensely diverse. Great stuff as always. So much to like here. Check out my latest song called Derelict

J.A.Stewart

J.A.Stewart said 497 days ago (January 7th, 2012)

Close enough for Jazz
It's really what you make of it... and you've made something very cool here, Stan. It all works very nicely together and results in a very pleasant musical experience. As MJK mentioned it starts off suggesting Stevie Wonder's "If You Really Love Me," but it's only suggestive of that tune and quickly evolves into something all its own. Very nicely done. ;)

--- Joe

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Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 495 days ago (January 9th, 2012)
	BeetlyChops! Come on Stan, how many of your Haligonian virtuoso buddies did you gather for help in laying down this tune? :) Man, you are just on fire on all the parts here! Your attention to the drums sure paid off, but then the whole things sounds impressively great. An instant fave and dload. Best for the new year! Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 494 days ago (January 10th, 2012)
	And then some... Stan, you got the chops, and then some... This is definitely a favourite. Love the interest it creates and the tempo changes. The guitar work, the bass, the drums, they all combine wonderfully. Thank you for all your inspirational music this year. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Long Way (w/ Saltaireguru77)

Narad	Narad said 492 days ago (January 12th, 2012)
	Beetlybop Great stuff and a lot of scintillating colours ! :) Check out my latest song called Train of industrial delight II

scaustrita	scaustrita said 492 days ago (January 12th, 2012)
	Outstanding!!! Great changes in styles, sort of a Jazzy Blues tune. Made me smile! :: Talented :: Check out my latest song called But A Rainbow's So Beautiful

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 491 days ago (January 13th, 2012)
	Beetlybop Supreme track, awesome playing...Enjoyed especially when starts swinging around the 1:40 mark... Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

TvRicky

TvRicky said 491 days ago (January 13th, 2012)

Unbelievable Composition!
The visit is told in the opening. I must say this is the most innovative and dynamic composition I have experienced at MacJams or any other site. My mind is in a wonder of contemplation. Absolutely perfect! Creation is the gift of humanity and you my man have created sounds for the ears of sages. Common in your approach..avant-garde in your delivery. I am without words to really describe my feelings. Enlightened!

A SincerelyZipped, TvRicky

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stratcat	stratcat said 491 days ago (January 13th, 2012)
	Love the jazzy/bluesy guitar tone your getting. Very cool, sounds like Larry Carlton. Great chops. Using a tele? got that warm tone going perfect for jazz. Cool drums also. What is the thing on your tele in the pic? Check out my latest song called Telecasters A Go-Go

billykirsch

billykirsch said 490 days ago (January 14th, 2012)

Bop was the sound of my head
...the first time I heard this tune.
That guitar burst around 0:55 made me laugh and move my head in disbelief: how's possible you put THAT in THERE?
The sound of the track is like being in the room, deep, clean, natural (btw, LOVE that you decided to leave the hum of the amp up in the mix).
I think I downloaded it twice.

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Kicbal	Kicbal said 456 days ago (February 18th, 2012)
	Jazz to me As a fellow non-Jazz artist that wishes to play in the genre once in a while, I'd say this is a worthy addition. Great playing and some tasty guitar licks, tone and feel. Great overall arrangement. Downloaded for sure! Check out my latest song called Dirt Oasis (rough mix)

hackneybloke

hackneybloke said 449 days ago (February 24th, 2012)

beetly bop
i saw this in your list under nujazz...and i was very excited to hear what you came up with. you don't disappoint. stan you're so accomplished and interesting in your composition.....this is seriously toe-tapping, head-noddingly good. the introduction of the church organ against the guitar solo is so smart.....and then we're into a new departure....and you're singing.....all 20 of you. those drums sound INCREDIBLE. why aren't you a huge recording star? the solo at the end......get out of here and showing us all up in our mediocrity.

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Name: Stan Gadziola
Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

I am a visual artist and a guy who likes to make music.... I have enjoyed making tunes since a young boy ... Guitar is my instrument but I can get what I need out of most other instruments to express an idea. I love ALL genre's of music but am dr... [see more]

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