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technical - > one nite alone tour "Sisters and brothers in the purple underground, find peace of mind in the pop sound!" | |
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Lovesymbol2 said: xpertluva said: I've always been a fan of jazz but I'm far from an expert. To my understanding, the very definition of jazz is that it's built on improvisation, right? So what do you call a piece of music that's written but sounds like jazz? I ask this because I've considered certain Prince songs, such as "She Spoke 2 Me" and "When the Lights Go Down" to be jazz. But if they aren't, then what are they? Also, the subtle guitar lines played throughout Joy in Repetition (which has a jazz feel) and the solo in that song show both great technical and emotional playing. Yes the idea of jazz is based on improvisation. This does not mean though that a piece wont be planned ahead and recorded. George benson does not just play some improvisation when he records a song like Affirmation. He does write down a lot and makes sure he plays a certain scale in a certain way. To master jazz though especially live you do need to know how to improvise. So songs like She Spoke 2 Me and When the Lights Go Down can absolutely be considered jazz songs. They have a jazz feel to them. The drums, percussion, piano and guitar all build up a song together that create a jazz piece. So when you talk about a studio version of a jazz piece it does not have to be improvised. What makes a great jazz musician though is to be able to play a great improv and fit into the song and also stand out when requested at any given time  The track "Rainbow Children" is also an example of a strong jazz feel with those swinging drums and piano. Just that he plays part jazz guitar in here and also a part that is more distorted and a little more in the direction of blues. So all in all a piece like When the Lights Go Down can absolutely be considered a jazz piece and does not have to be improvised
Consider it this way. Being able to improvise in jazz greatly helps you to record a great piece due to having such a good understanding of soloing and of your guitar your able to write great licks and general pieces. [Edited 5/22/09 1:28am] Thanks for the explanation. That makes perfect sense. | |
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His technical prowess cannot be overlooked during the gold era. even a little before that - any of the aftershows he did for the symbol album tour.
Emotionally - Lovesexy Tour!! and Lovesexy Aftershows. www.arjunmusic.com
www.myspace.com/arjunmusic www.cdbaby.com/arjuntunes ARJUN: funk-indie-rock-jazz-groove trio just released their debut album entitled, "Pieces" Instrumental heavy grooves and improvisation. | |
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xpertluva said: SequentusBeta said: Emotionally: Joy In Repitition-ONA aftershow
Just My Imagination-'88 aftershow Purple Rain-'85 Syracuse(the rhythm guitar intro he did before he switched to the cloud was awesome.) Emotionally/Technically:  Hate U - The Gold Experience.
hearing that song i'm like this:   Cool avatar! I wore out No Need for Alarm back in the early 90's. Del has always been a favorite MC of mine too. I also agree with "I hate U". Eventhough the guitar solo is rather short, it floors me everytime I hear it. It takes that song [in the voice of the guy from Mad TV] to a Whole Nother Level. It conveyed frustration, love and hate all at once. thanks for the compliment  . right now i'm zonin' on old school...chubb rock,marley marl.krs-one.as for prince, another technically excellent album is ONA-Piano...the way he had it mic'ed you can hear his feet on the pedals as he plays. | |
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