The Awakening

Hi again.

Here's my version of "The Awakening", something I wanted to capture on video from long ago, but didn't take the time to create the drum track. Now, on the International Workers' Day, I've sat in front of my PC to record a MIDI accompaniment for this piece using Finale 2008. Not an outstanding drum track, but it works perfectly.

Here I played the tune at normal speed and then slowed it down to 75%, same as I did with YYZ. Taking into account that Les Claypool doesn't play this Dexter Redding tune exactly the same way every time but he sort of improvises over a basic theme and structure, what I tried to play is my interpretation of his playing, taking what I like the most. No strumming here (one of Mr. Claypool's trademark techniques) since I preferred to slap/pop the double stops. As usual, hope you find this effort useful, even with the mistakes and rhythmic inaccuracies.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Bass
• Drums
• Funk
• MusicMan
• EBMM
• Bongo
• Awakening
• Les
• Claypool
• Reddings
• Alvabass
• MIDI
• Finale

[15Palamita]

Sorry could you tell me where did you get tat drum beat?? nice playin' btw

[Alvabass]

@15Palamita: Thank you so much for your kind comment! I created the drum track (which is a very basic one, BTW).

[schwarg]

Is that one of your favorite instruments or what?

[Alvabass]

@schwarg: Thank you for your comment! From my (comparatively) modest arsenal, my favorite basses are the 5-string fretted Bongo (a tone monster), the Kubicki Ex Factor (the most beautiful bass tone ever for my taste) and the Steinberger XL2 (a truly unique-sounding instrument). The only reason why I play the Bongo more than the others is because it's a 5-stringer. I need that extra string for lots of stuff I play.

[nephew455]

what exactly did you do at :49?

[Alvabass]

I'm bending the neck for getting that whammy bar-like effect. It works by pushing the neck with your fretting hand and the body with your plucking hand. The bass must be strapped-on.

Let me know if you need further assistance. Thank you for your comment and Merry Christmas! :)

[adondebass]

Estoy seguro que la sección que empieza en 0:55 Les Claypool lo realiza con 3 dedos y muchas "x-notes" (esas percutidas), lo cual hace que cambie bastante el feeling. Todo el resto me parece un excelente trabajo! saludos!

[guldrev]

how do you get that sound when you slap :o just cant do that

[SuperMenestrello]

great performance!

[TheBigBass1994]

awesome man, i love it!!!

[mrdpegram]

very good

[alibooooooth]

dude this is amazing! even better than les claypool,, good effort