Bird's Lament | Pocket Operator + Woovebox

An electronic version of Bird's Lament, by Moondog from his 1997 album Sax Pax for a Sax. Good news, they play nicely together. The ostinato comes from the Woovebox, the rhythm, samples and melody come from 4 Pocket Operators (PO-33 K.O., PO-16 Factory, PO-12 Sub, PO-128 Megaman). The Woovebox can output PO sync pulses, so it sets the tempo and the POs follow. The vocal samples are taken from a 1940s American radio show called The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street. The announcer is Gene Hamilton.

[@genepozniak]

Pretty cool. I hear the theme from "Get a Move On," by Mr. Scruff. :-)

[@richselby7878]

Indeed. You'll find Moondog in Mr Scruff's record collection, for sure. Check out the original on Sax Pax for a Sax, it's terrific.

[@hellf.o]

Loved everything of this!😮
Moondog and Pocket Operators?!?
Great playing skills btw!
Thank you so much for sharing! 👍

[@richselby7878]

Thanks very much, I love it when somebody takes the time to comment

[@hellf.o]

@@richselby7878 Pleasure!
So glad to found your channel! 👍

[@suntzu6122]

Nice setup!! Check your volume levels boss. Seemed like your channels could be better balanced for volume

[@richselby7878]

For sure. This was my first time using the Maker Hart mixer. Gotta get used to it