There’s something very special about the sound of three female voices singing together. All-female, all-star band I’m With Her have got that special in spades. They sing perfectly in sync but with a looseness that only comes with mastery. And the bass in this track is rock solid and grooves like an overland train on… Continue reading Happiness as Anarchy #340: Three-part harmony
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Happiness as Anarchy #337: Blue Monk
I’ve been practising 12 bar blues bass lines. Nothing complicated, in fact, quite the opposite. The notes are simple as can be so I can work on my technique and groove and also sing at the same time. For Bb blues, my tune is Blue Monk – slow, groovy and slightly odd, but very satisfying… Continue reading Happiness as Anarchy #337: Blue Monk
Happiness as Anarchy #297: Smiley Music
These are tricky times. Lucky we have music to save us from the madness. If you see me singing as I go about my business it’s because it keeps the anxiety at bay and my feet on the ground. And of course, there’s nothing like a happy song played by wonderful musicians to lift spirits.… Continue reading Happiness as Anarchy #297: Smiley Music