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Topic: Gangster's paradise version piano  (Read 1702 times)

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Gangster's paradise version piano
on: December 19, 2016, 10:13:07 PM
Hello,

I have uploaded a piano version of Ganster's paradise if you want to have a look and give a comment:

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Re: Gangster's paradise version piano
Reply #1 on: December 20, 2016, 12:27:44 AM
*Bob is amused.*  8)
Favorite new teacher quote -- "You found the only possible wrong answer."

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Re: Gangster's paradise version piano
Reply #2 on: December 20, 2016, 08:00:55 AM
Thanks Bob, and keep talking at 3rd person, this is going out of fashion:).

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Re: Gangster's paradise version piano
Reply #3 on: December 20, 2016, 12:18:48 PM
Just kidding Bob;)

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Re: Gangster's paradise version piano
Reply #4 on: December 20, 2016, 12:59:32 PM
Hi
Very well played, but just a thought?  Have you considered retaining more of the original rhythm?  With the repeated arpeggios in the left hand, the swing from the original is lost, and I miss that.
It would be like adapting the Entertainer to the style of Chopin, IMHO... both pleasurable but Joplin's original intent would be lost.

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Re: Gangster's paradise version piano
Reply #5 on: December 20, 2016, 01:18:28 PM
Thanks Dogperson for the comment, I see what you mean and it is true that I have removed some of the rythm of the original (especially some bass) to "classicalize" a bit which I enjoy doing in some of my covers. It may not fit Stevie Wonder's style but more my style of playing. thanks again for checking.
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