4 BGZ


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Wow, that was a loverly tribute to your dad, Black. The original and your remake are both great songs in completely different ways but the soul is always present. Loved it.

blackguitaristz said:

I don't even mind the label Northern Soul so much ... but I find it odd when the people associated with it (the Soulies) claim Soul culture for themselves. They would never accept someone like me in their circle because I don't have bad teeth and I don't ride a scooter.

Awesome, awesome stuff, man!!!

I like how they followed with your version. The difference is black and white giving way to color.

The fills in the first verse give way to restraint in that first chorus. I liked that. The amateur move would've been to go nuts (that progression in the chorus begs for it, right?) but you pulled back and let the chords and chorus have their due.

But, when solo time came, you RIPPED IT!!! Awesome job! Bout to make me woodshed to try to catch up witcha.

Awesome, awesome stuff, man!!!

I like how they followed with your version. The difference is black and white giving way to color.

The fills in the first verse give way to restraint in that first chorus. I liked that. The amateur move would've been to go nuts (that progression in the chorus begs for it, right?) but you pulled back and let the chords and chorus have their due.

But, when solo time came, you RIPPED IT!!! Awesome job! Bout to make me woodshed to try to catch up witcha.

4 BGZ


[Edited 10/1/09 20:11pm]

tangerine7 said:

Tangerine7, I got to co-sign on this one! I love BGZ's guitar solo. This dude is truly gifted. I'm a little pissed that I didn't hear more. BGZ is so ole skool..to be young, gifted and Blackguitaristz!! Much respect!

SCNDLS said:

For our very own BGZ!!! I'm so proud!

Was really digging these artists on the show...
Minnie Riperton
Love Unlimited
Mandrill
Taste of Honey
The Jacksons

blackguitaristz said:

I loved the note Minnie hit at the end of "Adventures of Paradise"... sounding like an airplane going down, lol

Timmy84 said:

"Your Love Is In My Veins" by New Birth is a cool cut too.

tangerine7 said:

Tangerine7, I got to co-sign on this one! I love BGZ's guitar solo. This dude is truly gifted. I'm a little pissed that I didn't hear more. BGZ is so ole skool..to be young, gifted and Blackguitaristz!! Much respect!

Jamzone333 said:

Thank You BGZ.

And Yes,we all agree BGZ got major Talent running through his veins.

blackguitaristz said:

Yeah I notice New Birth on that joint.

tangerine7 said:

I liked your fathers song! I really liked the first vocalist voice. The chorus was very catchy and they sang with alot of power and soul. The music was sweet and a bit riveting in the chorus that brought the attention back on the listener.
I thought you did a nice tribute to your father on your version. While I was listening I was like, "he really need to turn up this guitar.." and you did. As a person that makes music too I felt the drums needed a bit more punch, they were kind of drowned out inbetween the guitar. Your vocals were mixed well too however I suggest belting out a little. It sounded like you were a bit nervous about doing the tune or held back a bit. Like your father's tune the singers were belting out from the bottom of their hearts. It was quite a contrast in vocal dynamics. The guitar work was slamming. I couldnt say more; only that I wanted more of it.
I am pretty fond of musicians on the org and I really appreciate MrSoulpower for letting blackguitaritz do his thang and give a really good song from his father on the air! It fit right in with the mix!

tangerine7 said:

I liked your fathers song! I really liked the first vocalist voice. The chorus was very catchy and they sang with alot of power and soul. The music was sweet and a bit riveting in the chorus that brought the attention back on the listener.
I thought you did a nice tribute to your father on your version. While I was listening I was like, "he really need to turn up this guitar.." and you did. As a person that makes music too I felt the drums needed a bit more punch, they were kind of drowned out inbetween the guitar. Your vocals were mixed well too however I suggest belting out a little. It sounded like you were a bit nervous about doing the tune or held back a bit. Like your father's tune the singers were belting out from the bottom of their hearts. It was quite a contrast in vocal dynamics. The guitar work was slamming. I couldnt say more; only that I wanted more of it.
I am pretty fond of musicians on the org and I really appreciate MrSoulpower for letting blackguitaritz do his thang and give a really good song from his father on the air! It fit right in with the mix!

paisleypark4 said:

Thanx for digging it... The mixing process for me is always dependent on the type of song and type of VIBE I'm going for on the song. Every song is totally different and each song has a life of it's on. On my up coming solo album, there will be 14 tracks total. My version of "Standing" will be included and the other 13 are written by me. The mix of each song on this will differ from each other because again, they are all seperate entities. The mix of the drums, for example, will vary from song to song. For me, it always depends on what type of aura and vibe I want for the individiual song. For my version of my dad's song, I liked the level and the sound of the drums and how it coincides with the rest of the mix. Again, it's all about the overall vibe that I wanted to get across as a whole. And with this mix, I achieved that. For some people, they can say the guitar solos were TOO loud. For others, my solos were just right and then for others, my solos weren't loud enough. It varies from person to person. That's why it's important for an artist to be able to capture what they want in the sound and be totally cool with it. Which I am. And nah brah, I was FAR from being nervous when it came to singing this song. It felt hella good singing it, VERY natural for me, actually. I nailed the harmonies that my father did on his version, which I'm proud of. No, there was NO holding back on part whatsoever.
As mentioned in an earlier post, as much as I stayed true to my father's version, (It's my father who is the only one singing on his version) I also was concious on delivering my vocals in the way that I sing. Which is exactly what I did. I even added different vocal melodies and phrasing during added lyrics that I wrote that's not in my father's version. I'm also very happy with that as well. So nah, I went to town on this. Meaning I was at complete ease. Yes, I've been told numerous times by various people that I sound a lot like my dad on this song, I was still able to convey the way I sing. It's an extreme compliment for me to be mentioned in the same breath as my dad because he had such an excellent voice.
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blackguitaristz said:

Got you! In that case you did make it your own man. I was just expecting a total remake. I had no idea you were making this a part of an album...that's totally off than what I was just assuming you were tyring to do. You pulled it off then good and well done man! If I didnt know that you were updating this song again I woould have just thought it was it's own. It sounds up to date and fresh. It was the first time I ever heard a song by you so I didnt know what to expect. Why dont you ever post anything in the musicians forum?

^^^ Thanks Mr SoulPower! I love the pics you put up for these btw
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Jeffiner said:

Yeah, you didn't know I had that one of you sportin that tight brown dress back in '78, did ya.
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