That’s a great tune James. I can hear myself playing drums to that in a seventies vibe. I can see the rest of the instruments like drums, bass and guitar, maybe even Hammond organ in my head. It’s not a throw away tune, you wrote a great piece, keep it
One of the coolest things about electric pianos is how you can send the signal thru guitar effect pedals and really really sculpt their sound, just like with an electric guitar
As for EPs, I still prefer that Rhodes tone; however there are instances where the Wurli is a better fit ... I don't think "The Logical Song," one of my all time favorite songs, would sound as good on a Rhodes for example. Keep up the good work!
Loved the song and the name if a perfect fit for it. I could image the rain drops hitting when listening to the treble in the song and it sound really good with the amps. I know its about the instrument and amps but the song was my fav...just like summer rains, gentle slowing, then the increase as a cell goes by.. you caught it wonderfully. I did love the sound of the Wurlitzer too.
I'm with the other commenters: beautiful sound from a fantastic combo and a really mellow and inspiring melody! Great writing, indeed! Keep it up! I love the name of the song, very appropriate, but somehow it reminded me of a dandelion floating in the wind... "Dance of the Dandelion" looks like a cool name as well... Cheers!
Creating music for the instrument! That's cool that you have that in mind when writing music! Fun fact, Duke Ellington had a Wurlitzer Piano in his bedroom or sometimes carried to his hotel rooms for practice or writing music.
Great instrument. Really smooth sound. I'm learning the piano and it would be a joy to get a transcription of what you play here as piano sheet. I loved it. Really nice and soothing impro. Great channel :)
You could write music for video game soundtracks. Absolutely beautiful piece, it really does remind me of some of the very best video game soundtracks I’ve ever heard, such as Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda. Thank you for sharing your art with us. :)
I played a 200 in my college band. To tune the reeds you had to carefully file off some solder to bring the pitch up. If a reed broke on a gig I would karate chop the key to quickly bend the reed out of the harp pickup. Funky through a wah wah pedal.
Nice job James! Too bad about the copyright issue. Blockers miss the point, that when music is played and discussed, it stays relevant. Otherwise, it just fades away... Maybe you can add a bit of Liberace flare with some dancing hands, fills, and runs. As Liberace said "To much of a good thing - is wonderful".
Seeked/sought... There's nothing wrong with improvising on the English language! :-) Definitely liked the sound of the upper range as recorded through the Vibrolux. Summer Rains and Summer Reigns!
Love it, it reminds me of a morning dew dripping of the leaves. Beautiful. Nice combination btw. I wonder if even the canon in D (the slower part) will work or did you tried that already. Thank you for sharing and playing.
Amazing tone! I was not expecting to be impressed and that I would not listen all the way through but guess what? I was thoroughly impressed by the tone of the Wurlitzer/Fender amp combination and the piece. As the man in the "Great Balls of Fire" film said about one of Jerry Lee Lewis' records, "I can sell that!" And...I do think that some Impressionist era music could sound good on this instrument. Not all, of course but some Debussy, Ravel and Satie, for example. Actually, anything that is not too fast or thick. Something melodic that allows for long tones to be heard. Schumann: Träumerei, for example.
didn't you play Clair De Lune on it once? or was it you played that song on a 200 tone generated in a keyboard bank? It was really beautiful when you played the center part of De Lune. Some other songs that would sound great on it would be la fille aux Cheveux de lin, Arabesque No. 1, or Ballade. I say this because the song you made for the Wurlitzer reminds me a lot of Claude's work.
It's... different. A bit unlike anything else I've played. It has an incredibly light feel, almost like you'd find on a digital piano but of course it has a more mechanical feel to it as well. The action is reminiscent of a simplified piano action. Interestingly it also gets slightly heavier towards the back of the key, like you'd find on a digital piano.
Does he seriously not hit a note on the keyboard without the amp despite spending several minutes talking about how the keyboard sounds?? I’m a few minutes in and this is getting painful Edit: music is amazing, was worth the wait, still wish I heard a bit without the amp though
That’s a great tune James. I can hear myself playing drums to that in a seventies vibe. I can see the rest of the instruments like drums, bass and guitar, maybe even Hammond organ in my head. It’s not a throw away tune, you wrote a great piece, keep it
Every time I hear this instrument, I cry so much I am moved. This sound is unique. What a pity that this is no longer manufactured!
One of the coolest things about electric pianos is how you can send the signal thru guitar effect pedals and really really sculpt their sound, just like with an electric guitar
Great video, such a beautiful sounding keyboard and that is a lovely piece of music you composed. Fantastic work, thank you.
Beautiful tone out of that Wurlitzer and Fender amp, the piece you played was great as well 👏👏
That tone was everything you described! No wonder those pieces of equipment are held in such high regard.
Dude that song is beautiful great work
Thank you for the video
As for EPs, I still prefer that Rhodes tone; however there are instances where the Wurli is a better fit ... I don't think "The Logical Song," one of my all time favorite songs, would sound as good on a Rhodes for example. Keep up the good work!
Goodbye Stranger also
I’ve played them through a fender twin reverb, but they sound even better through a Leslie 147 on slow speed👌
Loved the song and the name if a perfect fit for it. I could image the rain drops hitting when listening to the treble in the song and it sound really good with the amps. I know its about the instrument and amps but the song was my fav...just like summer rains, gentle slowing, then the increase as a cell goes by.. you caught it wonderfully. I did love the sound of the Wurlitzer too.
Your name for this piece is just right.
Thank you for the manner in which you recognize your subscribers.
Those amps are real treasures. Quite a rarity! Very interesting and informative! Very interesting sound from that era. Thanks for sharing!
I'm with the other commenters: beautiful sound from a fantastic combo and a really mellow and inspiring melody! Great writing, indeed! Keep it up! I love the name of the song, very appropriate, but somehow it reminded me of a dandelion floating in the wind... "Dance of the Dandelion" looks like a cool name as well... Cheers!
Creating music for the instrument! That's cool that you have that in mind when writing music!
Fun fact, Duke Ellington had a Wurlitzer Piano in his bedroom or sometimes carried to his hotel rooms for practice or writing music.
Thanks and it sounds wonderful.👍
James,
I love the sound and your composition, really cheered me up:)
Rik Spector
Sounded great ! Good vibes
Great instrument. Really smooth sound. I'm learning the piano and it would be a joy to get a transcription of what you play here as piano sheet. I loved it. Really nice and soothing impro. Great channel :)
Happy little song. Relaxed and simple sounding.
Light might be be better than simple
What a blackface collection. Amazing! Can't beat a fender amp
man that wurli sounds so amazing
You could write music for video game soundtracks. Absolutely beautiful piece, it really does remind me of some of the very best video game soundtracks I’ve ever heard, such as Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda. Thank you for sharing your art with us. :)
Crazy.....👍🏻
Nice piece. Great sound.
"I sought one out" - but that is really not important. Your playing and sharing is much appreciated!!
The song is amazing. The name is fitting as well. I wouldn't change a thing.
That tune was great.
I dig the Fender Amps! Could you do a comparison:VOX vs Fender Rhodes vs Wurlitzer?
I love wurlitzers!!!
Awesome tone!
Sounds awesome
I would love to hear the Fender Rhodes on that amp. Thankyou
Cool. Do you have to worry about the lower pitch notes doing any damage to a guitar amp?
Almost a harp. Great share, thank you...
Great as always, James. Have you heard of a new reed electric piano made by Valente?
I played a 200 in my college band. To tune the reeds you had to carefully file off some solder to bring the pitch up. If a reed broke on a gig I would karate chop the key to quickly bend the reed out of the harp pickup. Funky through a wah wah pedal.
I think you should write some more pieces for this combo. Just a peaceful piece.
love the content, subbed :)
If your in NJ and want to play a Yamaha cp 70 and 80 let me know. (After current circumstances blow over of course)
very pleasant song... next time... jam on. Looks like you were getting into it. Like the name of your piece.
Nice job James! Too bad about the copyright issue. Blockers miss the point, that when music is played and discussed, it stays relevant. Otherwise, it just fades away...
Maybe you can add a bit of Liberace flare with some dancing hands, fills, and runs. As Liberace said "To much of a good thing - is wonderful".
Seeked/sought... There's nothing wrong with improvising on the English language! :-) Definitely liked the sound of the upper range as recorded through the Vibrolux. Summer Rains and Summer Reigns!
Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked it.
Love it, it reminds me of a morning dew dripping of the leaves. Beautiful. Nice combination btw. I wonder if even the canon in D (the slower part) will work or did you tried that already. Thank you for sharing and playing.
Nice.
Amazing tone! I was not expecting to be impressed and that I would not listen all the way through but guess what? I was thoroughly impressed by the tone of the Wurlitzer/Fender amp combination and the piece. As the man in the "Great Balls of Fire" film said about one of Jerry Lee Lewis' records, "I can sell that!" And...I do think that some Impressionist era music could sound good on this instrument. Not all, of course but some Debussy, Ravel and Satie, for example. Actually, anything that is not too fast or thick. Something melodic that allows for long tones to be heard. Schumann: Träumerei, for example.
didn't you play Clair De Lune on it once? or was it you played that song on a 200 tone generated in a keyboard bank? It was really beautiful when you played the center part of De Lune. Some other songs that would sound great on it would be la fille aux Cheveux de lin, Arabesque No. 1, or Ballade. I say this because the song you made for the Wurlitzer reminds me a lot of Claude's work.
Reminds me a bit of Daft Punk (pre random access memories) in the sound. Like they used sampling of the instrument?
Do you have a vocal melody in mind for 'Summer Rain'? I like it.
I can’t recall ever seeing a speaker cab with a wulli. And it’s “sought”
He's referring to the student models like the 206 and 206A
Great content as usual!
Your piece sounded beautiful on the fender. Also why do amps from the 60s sound so good.
Tubes, massive transformers, handbuilt.....
James, how does the action feel?
It's... different. A bit unlike anything else I've played. It has an incredibly light feel, almost like you'd find on a digital piano but of course it has a more mechanical feel to it as well. The action is reminiscent of a simplified piano action. Interestingly it also gets slightly heavier towards the back of the key, like you'd find on a digital piano.
Also it's "sought." You sought one out.
Does he seriously not hit a note on the keyboard without the amp despite spending several minutes talking about how the keyboard sounds?? I’m a few minutes in and this is getting painful
Edit: music is amazing, was worth the wait, still wish I heard a bit without the amp though
The word you are looking for is sought...
Add some phaser to it!
reh verb
Weirdly some notes sound like a jazz guitar to me.........