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Hi Energy Music Mix
Posted by: Stephan Oberhoff
Thanks for listening!
This is a cross-section of my CD, "CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER", showcasing especially the uptempo and high energy songs in a short 4 minute demo! Ok, now what are we listening to?
TOP: The soundclip HI ENERGY MUSIC MIX features in its first section the fabulous Yamaha concert piano I used for the (more commercially oriented) starting number, "SMOOTHJAZZ WITH A SHARP STICK".
You are listening to my buddy Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets) on bass, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Dennis Farious and Katisse Buckingham spicing up the horn section......
NEXT:
Hear these Take Six-inspired vocals? That's Kimaya Seward (Hiroshima lead vocalist), Terry Bradford (fantastic gospel artist) and myself on multi-part vocals, "question-and-answering" with the fabulous Gerald spikes on Saxophone.
This song, "NOW THAT YOU FOUND ME", breaks into a classical, cello-driven section which gets totally visual later on in the song, but I could not feature all the highlights in this short soundclip....sorry..
NEXT
ahhhh- fun time for funky fingers, that's the smashing muted trumpet solo of Dennis Farious, supported by (THE) Paul Jackson, Jr (!) on electric guitar...UNEXPECTED MOVE's bass and drums are programmed and I am playing the rest of the keyboards... ;-)
NEXT
My most experimental "fusion"- tune on the CD: "BIRD SPEAK"
That's Tom Brechtlein (Chick Corea) on drums, Jimmy Haslip on (murderous) bass, check out his solo at the end.
The melodic material is played by Mike Miller on electric guitar and myself on Moog Synthesizer, and, last but not least, there's a very hot "duel" of percussion and drums ;-)
You can download each tune separately (or together at a discount) at I-Tunes by pasting this into your browser:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=92319455
Or, alternatively, try one of the download services following this link:
http://www.fcpmusic.com/DDLoad.html
Thanks for listening!!
Stephan Oberhoff
Tokyo Facts and Places:
Newspapers are Tokyo Shimbun,
Tokyo Sports teams are Crusaders,
Giants, Gaijin
Local Schools are University of Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan University
About Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a city of exotic extremes and intriguing contrasts. Tokyo is the biggest city in the industrial world. Streets are crowded. The energy level is high. Tokyo teems with high-technology that never sleeps, neon-lit futuristic skyscrapers, electronic billboards and the Shinkansen (bullet train). Then turn a corner and turn back the clock. Tokyo is a city of ancient arts, graceful temples and holy shrines that stand proudly in the past in this fast-paced modern metropolis.“Doing Tokyo” is a challenge that leaves visitors breathless, befuddled and bedazzled. It pays to plan your time and budget travel dollars wisely. It is possible to see Tokyo on your own with a trusty guidebook and map. However, important sites and attractions are widespread so an organized tour may offer more cost effective and comprehensive over and share intriguing lore and legends not found in a guidebook Tour companies like Kintetsu International, Japan Travel Bureau and Japan Gray Line offer popular Tokyo city tours and day trips. Explore old Tokyo and new Tokyo. Important must-sees include the Senjoji Temple in Asacusa. Legend says that fishermen discovered a golden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, in their nets while fishing on the Sumida River. Viewed as an important and propitious sign, construction began begun for a temple to honor Kannon. The temple, completed in 645, is Tokyo’s oldest temple. Approaching the magnificent entrance, it is difficult not to be distracted with colorful shopping opportunities at Nakamise, a colorful shopping district. The Imperial Palace and East Gardens, surrounded by moats and stone walls, is the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Located in a beautiful wooded park, The Meiji Jingu Shrine is a breath of serenity amidst the clamor of the city.
Move into present day Tokyo with a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, the city’s tallest building for great panoramic views of the city. Marvel at Shinjuku, the busiest train station in the world. Continue on to futuristic Tokyo. The Rainbow Bridge connects Tokyo with Odaiba, the man-made island packed with upscale shopping and entertainment attractions. The ultra-modern Fuji Television Network Inc. offers a glimpse into the future. (Surely, there must be a spaceship docked inside.) Get the idea? Tokyo as many fascinating facets as the Hope Diamond.
Written by: Lynne Christen
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