Sister Ray has been requested by several people now, and the more I think about it, the more my mind gets made up - I would love nothing more than to do a video on it at some stage, but I honestly don't think it's a song that one should even attempt to record in individual parts, since it relies so much on live cues, improvisation, and changes in dynamic and tempo. The song itself doesn't really require a tutorial because it's fundamentally so simple - so indeed it would be in 'performance-only' format, like my 'A Symphony Of Sound' video - and the live improvisation aspect can't really be taught, although perhaps discussed afterwards. I'm hoping to record a live promotional video of it when I get the tribute group together; but first I need to train-up our 'Moe' over the next few months and then get rehearsals going...we'll see!
I know Lou and possibly Sterling had said John knew none of the “standard licks” or whatever but honestly a lot of his chromatic walk ups that he does remind me a lot of Jamerson style bass lines
Yeah there was a lot of Motown/Soul music playing at the factory, so I would not be surprised if Jamerson was an influence on some of those bass lines! John Cale even played the exact same model Fender Precision Bass as Jamerson, in the same sunburst finish!
Not quite the entire album, but I've recorded the majority of it, yes - there will be two more tracks coming over the next two Sundays! By the way, have you listened to Nico's album 'The Marble Index'? The band have been rightly acknowledged for how ground-breaking and hugely influential their work was, but Nico's solo work is seriously underrated. It's no wonder she cried when 'Chelsea Girl' was released after the producers had it tarted-up with strings and flutes...but she made up for it with her second solo album. It fries my brain that it was recorded in 1968!
@@CAMFORRESTER I've listened to Chelsea Girls (love These Days, I can relate to the lyrics), Marble Index, and Desertshore so far. I intend to listen to more of her LPs, but everyday I find an interesting LP in RUclips, and temptation leads me to listen to albums all over the world (I've listened to the sounds of Japan, Germany, France, Russia, Peru, and so much more!), but anyways.. Nico is quite underrated, only seen as that German model who sang with The Velvet Underground, but I think her LPs deserve more praise. It's great. Her voice is just beautiful.
@@kjcs_1896 Yeah 'These Days' is my favourite from 'Chelsea Girl' too. I'm actually planning on doing a cover of that in the style of how the VU might have played it if they were still accompanying her - which is what she wanted on that album, but Tom Wilson refused. And that's great, it's important to branch out and listen to different world music...especially as musicians - more strings to our bow, and all that jazz! 😉
@@CAMFORRESTER Fun thing about music is that there are so many in abundance and obscurity just waiting to be found. You can only peel slowly and see (get it? 🤣🤣). Yes, there can be language barriers, but it more than makes it with the music. Music really is a powerful language. Also, I can't wait to see how you will interpret this Jackson Browne classic that is These Days.
@@kjcs_1896 i'd disagree with the term 'underrated'. Those who know her music rightly respect her talent, and she is held in high regard. Under-appreciated more like.
Can't wait for Sister Ray !
Sister Ray has been requested by several people now, and the more I think about it, the more my mind gets made up - I would love nothing more than to do a video on it at some stage, but I honestly don't think it's a song that one should even attempt to record in individual parts, since it relies so much on live cues, improvisation, and changes in dynamic and tempo.
The song itself doesn't really require a tutorial because it's fundamentally so simple - so indeed it would be in 'performance-only' format, like my 'A Symphony Of Sound' video - and the live improvisation aspect can't really be taught, although perhaps discussed afterwards.
I'm hoping to record a live promotional video of it when I get the tribute group together; but first I need to train-up our 'Moe' over the next few months and then get rehearsals going...we'll see!
@@CAMFORRESTER spot on. It's a raw nerve thats built for pure live takes.
@@CAMFORRESTER hang on hang on hang on! Are you getting a tribute band together?!
This is news to me. Are you likely to do gigs in the UK?
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@@CAMFORRESTERGet it done, Cam. This is a tribute band that had to happen.
My favourite band and song, really great job 😍👍
I know Lou and possibly Sterling had said John knew none of the “standard licks” or whatever but honestly a lot of his chromatic walk ups that he does remind me a lot of Jamerson style bass lines
Yeah there was a lot of Motown/Soul music playing at the factory, so I would not be surprised if Jamerson was an influence on some of those bass lines! John Cale even played the exact same model Fender Precision Bass as Jamerson, in the same sunburst finish!
@@CAMFORRESTER what an iconic instrument!
Really great all around
What brand is that phantom guitar?
Thanks! It's an Alden (Alan Entwistle) Phantasia ;)
@@CAMFORRESTER Cool, thanks!
caroline dawson sounds eerily similar to nico here
great work again cam!
Great job!! I appreciate this level of faithfulness and attention to detail.
Wonderful - you keep coming up with the goods.
Thank you for this.
Brilliant - as always!
Loving the Banana stuff lately, can’t wait for Sunday Morning and Waiting For the Man!
Loved every second of it! Keep it up :)
Love it so much. Hard to figure out as Lou never played it like the record. Amaj7 no capo on reunion? Time for Here She Comes! Double dog dare ya!
Damn. Fantastic.
That rare combo, mega talent and good taste.
Didn’t like sundays until now, great vid
bloody brilliant!!
So good!
Nice work
Brilliant!
Love your Videos! Keep it up man!
I love it mate and I'm really impressed with the production value of you videos
Not bad for a living room production hey 😜 Thanks Ronnie that's great to hear! 😁
this is really great stuff man. i love this record and your renditions have made me appreciate it even more. let's see sweet jane soon yeah?
Thanks mate...and yes I shall get to Sweet Jane at some point!
Nice! My introduction to the chanteuse herself, Nico. Are you planning on doing a tutorial on the whole Banana album? Great job!
Not quite the entire album, but I've recorded the majority of it, yes - there will be two more tracks coming over the next two Sundays! By the way, have you listened to Nico's album 'The Marble Index'? The band have been rightly acknowledged for how ground-breaking and hugely influential their work was, but Nico's solo work is seriously underrated. It's no wonder she cried when 'Chelsea Girl' was released after the producers had it tarted-up with strings and flutes...but she made up for it with her second solo album. It fries my brain that it was recorded in 1968!
@@CAMFORRESTER I've listened to Chelsea Girls (love These Days, I can relate to the lyrics), Marble Index, and Desertshore so far. I intend to listen to more of her LPs, but everyday I find an interesting LP in RUclips, and temptation leads me to listen to albums all over the world (I've listened to the sounds of Japan, Germany, France, Russia, Peru, and so much more!), but anyways.. Nico is quite underrated, only seen as that German model who sang with The Velvet Underground, but I think her LPs deserve more praise. It's great. Her voice is just beautiful.
@@kjcs_1896 Yeah 'These Days' is my favourite from 'Chelsea Girl' too. I'm actually planning on doing a cover of that in the style of how the VU might have played it if they were still accompanying her - which is what she wanted on that album, but Tom Wilson refused. And that's great, it's important to branch out and listen to different world music...especially as musicians - more strings to our bow, and all that jazz! 😉
@@CAMFORRESTER Fun thing about music is that there are so many in abundance and obscurity just waiting to be found. You can only peel slowly and see (get it? 🤣🤣). Yes, there can be language barriers, but it more than makes it with the music. Music really is a powerful language.
Also, I can't wait to see how you will interpret this Jackson Browne classic that is These Days.
@@kjcs_1896 i'd disagree with the term 'underrated'. Those who know her music rightly respect her talent, and she is held in high regard. Under-appreciated more like.
❤️🔥
Always wondered what John’s bass fills were.
what model guitar que modelo guitarra
Gretsch G6122 Country Gentleman and Alden (Alan Entwistle) Phantasia [Vox Phantom copy]
My favourite band and song, really great job 😍👍