662. Poor Little Jesus (Traditional American)

[CoverMarguerite]

Is it a re-recording, are you snging with yourself. It let me think about old New Orleans fblues and jazz, and about a group I heard on a recording in the sixties, on a record of the Newport Folk Festival, but I didn't remember the name of this group.

[raymondcrooke]

Just experimenting with my iMovie program to add extra sound. Yes, all voices are me.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for watching Anna. I do aim for variety. :-)

[SirCoughsalot]

Simply amazing. Simply amazing. You've done Odetta proud.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, SirCoughsalot. She did it rather differently, but her version certainly made an impression on me. It was the first track on her album, "My Eyes Have Seen" and the first time I had ever heard (or heard of)Odetta.

[dannyknapp]

nice job Raymond !

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Danny.

[hultonclint]

Very good! it's nice to hear this melismatic style of singing.

I've been overdubbing myself a bit, too, since doing call & response is sometimes logistically hard otherwise. I find that it is a little weird tho, to hear myself doubled, since the timbres of both/all voices are identical--the my attempt at creating a chorus is like creating a doppleganger of myself instead. I wonder how you felt listening back to your performance.

[raymondcrooke]

Yes, I've noticed that in some of your videos. It does sound a bit strange to hear everyone singing in my own voice. It would be nice to have a real backing group, but we have to work with what we've got.

[lewdite]

The use of multiple tracks does give this spiritual an "authentic feel."

Your experience in the Welsh Choir pays dividends here.

[barttheanorak]

Interesting little attempt at multi-tracking.

[raymondcrooke]

Yes, as I said to Stewball, my resources are limited. It would be better with the right equipment.

[stewballmax2]

Hello

Raymond...

How appropriate a tribute to the legacy of Odetta!

I do so enjoy your multiple overtones! Right now,we are working on having twenty five of my students building up a harmonic convergence to replicate a 300 voice Gregorian Chant. Wish us luck!

Your vocalization tour de force was both inspired and very moving.

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Max. I don't have the facilities to do it as well as I'd like to, but I like to experiment with the limited tools at my disposal.

[Anna100l]

Oh, how surprising! This is very different from your usual videos! Your singing is very versatile! =)