Time, No Changes

7notemode Says:

Oct 21, 2007 - The thing that is so masterful about this is that it gives the impression that you and the bass player are actually playing conventional chord changes, even though you are not. The phrasing and hard swing makes it for me.

ronaldraymond Says:

Oct 25, 2007 - wow i'm amazed at how steinwayish the fp4 sounds! is that the 'grand piano 1' sound out of the box? or did you adjust the settings (extra reverb etc)? also would you mind sharing what speaker system you have set up? great playing too by the way!

Lot2learn Says:

Oct 25, 2007 - Thanks. Good ears. The settings were given to me by another FP-4 player who tried to match the sound of his Steinway - I changed them slightly to my own taste. They are as follows: Multieffects - 59 Reverb - 2 Sound Control - 3 Sensitivity - High Recorded direct into PC through M-Audio 1010LT soundcard.

keyboarder1988 Says:

Nov 27, 2007 - Do you know, if it is possible to use this settings in the FP-7 too? Or has the FP4 a different grand piano sound?

Lot2learn Says:

Nov 27, 2007 - My understanding is that the sounds are exactly the same. I believe the FP-7 might have a few more control settings available. The Roland website should list all the specs.

davebeeboss Says:

Dec 9, 2007 - You give the solo such a good shape which is pretty hard to do with a time no changes, and with a great swing as well. Nice

tworegon Says:

Dec 9, 2007 - Interesting, I'd like to know the process you used for getting that virtual keyboard above the real keyboard? Never seen anything like that. I suspect it's a lot of work?

mergeband Says:

Dec 16, 2007 - hi! you're very good!! i like the way you play .. can you do this always on you succeeding posts i like the piano on top of you playing so i can copy some of your runs. im a beginner piano player and i love jazz improvisation.

imperialpod Says:

Jan 22, 2008 - Its a free program called vanbasco and it is WICKED. I've learned loads of Emerson, Tarkus, Howdown on it. You can slow down the midi tracks and isolate each instrument. It really is good! Great if you can't read music!

tworegon Says:

Jan 22, 2008 - Yea, I started using it a while back. At first, the virtual piano wasn't very big for my monitor size, but they have a "skin" that increases the size of the piano.

kkpno Says:

Feb 24, 2008 - That was awesome! I've been listening a lot lately to the second miles quintet, and what you're doing here is in the same vein. Great!

AGpraise Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Schweet!

Lot2learn Says:

Mar 25, 2008 - Yes, that quintet is one of my favorites.

ChiripaEnFlux Says:

May 28, 2008 - Who The Hell are you and why you are not in a DownBeat Magazine Cover??? That was absolutely awesome! I heard Monk all the way, but also Jarret and even Tyner. And FYI am 45 and been playing Jazz for 20+ years so I can tell when I hear good sh.... er..stuff. Your use of the LH Alt chords is mind blowing. Thanks man. I'm planning to totally transcribe your solo for myself and my students if you don't mind.

Lot2learn Says:

May 28, 2008 - Thanks for the nice comment. Yeah, those players are a few of my influences.

Face202 Says:

Jun 30, 2008 - Swingin'..yeah!

HammondB200 Says:

Jul 2, 2008 - seems like your Bflat is crushed, lol

Lot2learn Says:

Jul 2, 2008 - It actually is pretty worn-out ;-)

ddferris Says:

Aug 15, 2008 - I like that Roger......groovin'

Lot2learn Says:

Aug 16, 2008 - Thanks, Dave.

abath07 Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - Great soloing and great suggestion to try the Abersold "Free Play" pla-along.

goldphinga Says:

Apr 28, 2009 - great stuff man! can i ask how you get the computer keyboard display to sync with your playing on the real keyboard?? Where dya get it from?? hope you dont mind me asking! cheers keep up the great work!

HendrixcommaMartin Says:

Aug 16, 2009 - Mind blowing-ly awesome. Way to make music out of nothing. 6 stars (if i could).

claitontesch Says:

Aug 18, 2009 - fine stuff!

billmcb Says:

Aug 22, 2009 - ...That is REALLY nicely done!... Sincerely, Bill McBirnie