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I have just started using Dorico and have uploaded a PDF file. It's just the notes without articulation and dynamic markings. But it should give you a good idea of what's going on in the Orchestra. Maybe pencil in your own dynamics/articulations? If I get time next week, I will finish it off. I have deleted the original Notation program I was using at the time, so I can't open the original file, only the Midi information (Hence the missing markings). I hope this helps. Zulu Main Theme.pdf

Well this Friday is going well...

Plenty about SD for my ears to like. Strong melodies, interesting chord changes and form, with solid harmony going on (also some deep lyrics that are even odd at times). They always used top players and singers on their sessions with some terrific soloing in the instrumental sections. None of it seemed forced (to me), just the opposite, good composing from a couple of very talented musicians, where it all seemed to come naturally to them. I don't find it 'cold', or 'sterile', but interesting music played with a great feel from all involved. With SD there is a lot to take in, but I'm happy with that. I've seen them live a few times over the years and they have never disappointed me. They certainly divide opinion and, that's how it should be... 😎

Tower Of Power - Squib Cakes. Average White Band - Got The Love. MFSB - TSOP. And this....

R.I.P Lyle Mays. He was a real favourite of mine... a wonderful, talented Musician.

It sounds like a good play through.

Sorry, just jesting... Enjoy the show. 👍

Being a veteran of many professional pit shows over the last forty years, I can't remember one being..."the usual I V I V Fodder"...

Also, Scott has a great session record himself. https://www.discogs.com/artist/63316-Scott-Edwards-2?limit=50&page=1

The Bassist is credited - It's the great Scott Edwards.

Heard this today for the first time in ages...

The opening comment on the YouTube link. "Redgremlin 2 years ago Any band with a pigeon bassist, is a good band".

Hang on, Hellzero. Didn't you once start a thread about not reading posts before commenting?

The tune is called 'Minneapolis 1987'...I think it is from a live gig earlier this year sometime, not live, 1987. Thanks for posting. It's amazing to think he is playing again after the terrible accident he had. A massive effort from him, mentally and physically. https://brianbromberg.net/bio

A bit tenuous, indeed. But a thumbs up and a 'post like' for a top tune. 👍 Beyond The Sea (La Mer), from the same album, is pretty special as well. That Big Band arrangement is terrific.

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There are a few of the classics I like but, the Nat King Cole, 1961 version of 'The Christmas Song', is top of my list. Although arranged and conducted by the great Ralph Carmichael, it is pretty much the (terrific) Nelson Riddle arrangement from the early 50's... As for Nat and his voice...Well, not much to say really... 🎅

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Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Have Loved Ya.

Punters listen to and know the lyrics, no problem. But, they just can't get their head around song titles... "Can you play, go on now go"... "Do you know that one about the Cake in a park"... The comical song request list is endless, and I bet this musicians community must have some corkers.

On the top drop down menus go to ...Studio One > Options. Or shortcut (Ctrl + ,) then tick 'Release Audio Device In Background'. (This is in ST1 Version 4.5 - I presume it's the same in Version 3).

Some of the Monk Brothers material with Bobby Thomas on Drums is really terrific.

1976 and I was 19 when it was released. At the time I thought it was pretty amazing, to a degree, I still do I suppose. It was certainly different and pretty fresh sounding at the time, and made me dive straight into Fretless playing (I never looked back). I was at college at the time and a few of us started transcribing the Bass lines - All the harmonics and chord stuff were a real revelation. Plus, he certainly grooved on 'Come on, Come Over'. I really liked the phrasing on the Bass solo on '(Used to Be A) Cha Cha'. His arranging chops were pretty decent as well, with some top, top players of the time performing on the album. He didn't play on the 'Forgotten Love' track, the Piano was played by the great Herbie Hancock, but his composing skills shine though. I liked him as a Musician.