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Offline Petter

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Valentine
on: February 01, 2009, 01:24:16 AM
Since the jazz opposers :'( are less likely to interfere in this forum I´d like to share a take of Funny valentine that I recorded awhile ago.
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Re: Valentine
Reply #1 on: March 14, 2009, 11:53:49 AM
so nice ideas here, i found some nice chords in it but it was a little bland, try mixing it up a little, louder and softer, faster and slower etc. Otherwise tho good job

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Re: Valentine
Reply #2 on: March 14, 2009, 01:04:11 PM
I am a cocktail pianist after all. 8) But I agree, it´s too long with the same dynamics and textures. I´m working on developing my left hand to be as free as my right and get away from the rubato madness. Thanks for commenting. :)
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Re: Valentine
Reply #3 on: March 14, 2009, 01:35:11 PM
petter,  I enjoyed the recording.  Very nice touch on the keyboard.  Not loud and brassy.    The very last part could've been more defined, like it didn't know where it was going; it needs something there to complete that passage.   I know Funny Valentine very well---vocally.  Thanks for sharing!    :)
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