Tribute to Ian Dury

Hi you tubers. Here is my own humble celebration of some of Britains finest musicians. To mark the 10 years anniversary of the passing of Ian Dury, I decided to spend some time looking into his music, and poetry, and also attempt to learn from the incredible group of musicians that are the Blockheads. Each member of the band is a legend in their own right, and when combined with the dynamic front man himself, the world of music was given an incredible gift.
To create something anywhere near a worthy tribute to this person is an impossible challenge for a guy in his living room, but I decided to record what I have learnt and share it on here with anyone who wants to watch. Ignore the mistakes and the ocasional bass face and enjoy the rest.
Thanks for watching, Al ;-)
Please watch in HD for best quality *Song order*
1. Reasons to be cheerful part III
2 What a waste
3. Sex, Drugs and rock and roll
4. Bus drivers prayer
5. Hit me with your rhythm stick


Drums created using midi in cubase, played through ezdrummer and halion.
Piano,keyboards, trumpets etc created using midi in cubase.
Shaker created with a pepper pot, some sea salt and basmati rice, and duct tape!
No original recordings, or any part of them were used in this video, All parts recreated by myself.

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[cressy7isback]

GREAT VID brings it all back thanks ,thumbs and favs

[Alan2496]

Hi cressy7isback, Thanks very much, Glad you liked it :)

[RockTheOcean4me]

Hey Alan, me again, Sharkie.

Still great this upload, happy 2012.

[Alan2496]

Hi Sharkie, Thanks mate, All the best!

[jebonlalok]

what sound card u use?

[Alan2496]

Hi jebonlalok, My PC has an M-audio 2496 sound card, but this was recorded through a ToneportUX2 which acts as an independent ASIO soundcard itself.

[RockTheOcean4me]

@Alan2496

I wanted to write, looking forward to new videos in 2012 but checked my sub, did not receive new uploads :-(

[Alan2496]

Thanks for watching HolgRaider!

[HolgRaider]

WOW ! ! ! ! ! !

[Alan2496]

Hey Wes, That means a lot mate, I'm a fan of your stuff. Glad you enjoyed it, Cheers, Al