'Where Do You Start' - accompanying jazz singer Michelle Benjamin on a great song by Johnny Mandel (Theme from M.A.S.H., Emily, The Shadow of Your Smile).
Like the others we have done, just a stationary webcam recorded the video, and the piano was recorded both as audio and as a midi file. The midi recording was used to generate the piano keyboard view and to produce a transcription. The very simple piano part was totally improvised and unedited. This video (in stereo) and the transcription are at
http://web.newsguy.com/dougmck
If you have a fast connection and want to see this in high quality video to see the notes clearly (and improved audio), add the letters &fmt=18 straight after the existing internet address line above.
Wow, I commented on this clip 2 years ago. I continue to come back. Though I was a faithful fan of Shirley (the) Horn's rendition, this has become my "go to" when I'm craving this tune. I've grown to love the vocalist even more than i did 2 years ago. Her phrasing is flawless. Her timbre and tone quality are lovely. Also, I now realize the brilliance of the keyboardist. Beautiful chords and progressions. Just a crazy incredible performance on all counts. Thanks for sharing.
GospelAccording2ME 1 month ago
I posted my 1st post as I watched this, now I have watched it all I have changed my view ............. Stunning simply stunning, best of luck to the both of you.
scatmando 3 months ago
Wow great singing and playing, loved it.
scatmando 3 months ago
A beautiful rendition of this excellent theme. Thank you for sharing it.
universoeterno1 4 months ago
The absolute best! A rendition that goes straight to the heart......
peejay313 6 months ago
2 wonderful performers! I love that you can share this with all of us. Thank you.
vegasguitarman 6 months ago
what a voice
ritalimvocalist 7 months ago
que temazo!!!!!!
MIGUEL2005LIMA 11 months ago
wonder singing wonder keyboard!!
MIGUEL2005LIMA 11 months ago
So GORGEOUS!!! Thanks you!
reginasings 11 months ago