Octopus's Swing
It is my Gibson Marauder's birthday... 40 years old this month... So I've decided that this twice vintage old friend deserved to swing a while and both we've arranged and played a very funky playing modified/variation of what in my memory is part of a Tal Farlow's bebop theme...
This is why I called the track "Octopus's swing".
"The Octopus" was Tal Farlow's nickname because of his hands size.
Both of us my guitar and I had a break with playing during ...
This is why I called the track "Octopus's swing".
"The Octopus" was Tal Farlow's nickname because of his hands size.
Both of us my guitar and I had a break with playing during ...
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February 21, 2016 at 3:27 AM
February 21, 2016 at 3:30 AM
Funkystan
Thanks Midoru I've had the idea to explore again that universe listening to your tracks. So I'm very pleased that you like it ^^
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February 21, 2016 at 5:01 AM
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February 21, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Funkystan
Thanks Oliv'... I love him too. I twice had the great honor and opportunity to spend some time with him. A master, musically and humanely too. My humble tribute and thought to him.
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February 21, 2016 at 3:58 PM
OliVBee
i understand better the affinity you have with him ;) (you're a lucky dude) ... as we're trying to stay out of copyright infrigment we don't post "covers" on wikiloops ... try not posting copyrighted themes or melodies ;) you have a nice swing !
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February 21, 2016 at 4:02 PM
Funkystan
Yep, this is not a cover at all. I've just used the intro first four notes and then tried to stay in that feeling.
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February 21, 2016 at 4:04 PM
OliVBee
i know exactly what you have done hehe ... was just mentioning for future use of your wonderful template ;)
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February 21, 2016 at 4:12 PM
Funkystan
Yep Oliv' You're doing well reminded it. I've mentionned it in my presentation text. Hope some loopers will discover Tal's work through this ^^
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February 21, 2016 at 4:18 PM
OliVBee
Tal's work is immense and absolutely worth discovering every single piece ! he was a pioneer and has influenced generations of musicians :)
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February 21, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Funkystan
He was a guitar work addict and his giant hands allowing him to do huge things (thumb etc...) He knew nothing about musical theory. he was a total intuitive player... Guess he'll influence next generations too.
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