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Topic: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video  (Read 2588 times)

Offline dsbanks

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Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
on: April 09, 2010, 04:39:22 PM



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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #1 on: April 09, 2010, 05:13:24 PM
The Bach improv has too much reverb/pedal for my taste. Aside from that, I like it very much :)

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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #2 on: April 09, 2010, 05:50:04 PM
Yes, I know exactly what you mean.  I'm using PianoTeq and the notes are still tracking behind my fingers and I no doubt have some audio issues to contend with as well.  I was using a flip recorder and it was distorting and had all kinds of issues, so I'm headed in the right direction. Thanks for your comments.

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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #3 on: April 09, 2010, 05:53:06 PM
Yes, I know exactly what you mean.  I'm using PianoTeq and the notes are still tracking behind my fingers and I no doubt have some audio issues to contend with as well.  I was using a flip recorder and it was distorting and had all kinds of issues, so I'm headed in the right direction. Thanks for your comments.

[missionary mode] Hey why not try an acoustic piano? I think it would enlarge your options significantly :) Especially if you want to do more improvs like this one. [/missionary mode ;D]

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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #4 on: April 09, 2010, 06:34:35 PM
Welcome to pianostreet. :) I like your youtube name. People have recommended the the flip to me, and I'll soon borrow one to try it out.

Wolfi's right about acoustic pianos...and that you cannot play inside like he does in steps 4.1 without getting shocked...but there are things that only electronics can do as well.

You really do get quite a bit out of that Bach subject. Anything can be jazz.
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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #5 on: April 10, 2010, 02:02:41 PM
Thanks for the welcome.   The Flip is fast and easy but doesn't handle the low end frequencies very well. The one thing good about it is that you can upload quickly to either a Flip channel or to YouTube.  I for one don't have the luxury of a nice acoustic piano or the room and am mostly involved with using FL studio and working on ambient electronic landscapes.

I listened to some of your music and like and appreciate many of your concepts and whats going on in your musical head.  I look forward to being able to take the time to hear more.

Thanks for your comments.

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Re: Donna Banks Improv Bach Inside Out video
Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 02:04:56 AM
I like the way you contrast between the fury of notes and the more lyrical sections.

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