The assesment for the gig is now drawn close and son I have upped my game with rehearsals in an attempt to pull off as strong a show as the band is capable of. Overall, I am impressed with the set and feel each song captures the style especially within the rhythm section where the consistent grooves seem tight and consistent.
I have tried to create a balance between freedom for the players and accuracey of each song as although I am attempting to recapture the style to an extent I would like there to be a significant amount of originality and individuality about the performance. Authenticity is important however I would like each player to feel comfortable with the performance and bring out their own characteristics as much as I will.
Now completed, the set list concentrates on a varitey of styles within acid jazz. the running order at the moment stand at this:
Runaway - Jamiroquai
Dream Come True - Brand New Heavies
You are the universe - Brand New Heavies
Whatever it is I just can't stop - Jamiroquai
Smiling Faces - Incognito
All Fired up - Brand New Heavies
Talkin Loud - Incognito
Deeper Underground - Jamiroquai
Roots(Back to a way of life) - Incognito
While preparation is fierce I have also designated time to transcribing the grooves for my Individual essay. This has been a long process however, once it comes to analysing each track an outline of the drums and bassist's part shall make the process enerally more straightforward.
Next blog should be after my gig!
