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Here's Why I'm Posting This

When I stumbled upon this video today, I personally was drawn into it. I imagine it will have mixed reactions here on the site. I guess the guy is in a Mozart type of vibe. Ok, cool.

Listen to this in regards to comping and playing changes on the vibes. I say that because that's what happened to me while I was listening to it. There are sections where I think the voice leading is so smooth and the question and answer lines are really beautiful.

I found a study in listening to this, and besides the guy writes a nice melody even if it's too this or that.

So annoying!

So I've discovered, Gary Burton and Joe Locke are both performing on the same night, in London! What kind of bad planning was that?! And to make it infinitely worse, my college have their concert on that night!! Urgh, so irritating! Wish I could go and see both those guys!

Important info for Holland Workshop

Hello Everyone,

I'm trying to get things organized for the workshop in Holland. There are a few things that are important right now for those of you that are (thinking of) coming to Holland in february.

First of all, don't book a hotel just yet. I'm gonna try to get a group discount, so I hope to save you all some bucks.

In order for me to keep things clear I'll need some information from everyone that is coming and also from everyone who is still thinking about coming.

So for all of you guys that are (probably) coming I'll need the following info:

Giulio Carmassi - Slick Stuff - One man band

After David's presentation of Michael Schiefel, here comes Giulio Carmasi, an amazing multi-instrumentiste, redoing by his own the Brecker Brother's Slick Stuff... with great talent, a little vibes, passion... and humor! :o)
Enjoy!
- M
PS: many more on his Youtube channel!
PPS: thanks to vibist Franck Tortiller for the link! ;-)

Belts & microphone placement experiences from the "old geezer" that I'd like to pass on (by Angelo)

I am very thankful that Tony Miceli invited me to join the VW and seeing what a great "tool" that it is for all members to have access to answers for their vibraphone category of instrument problems.

Michael Pinto New Album released Today!!

Hey everyone, just sharing that my new Album "Little Green Men" is now available! A quartet with piano, bass, drums, vibes featuring a few science fiction melodies and some jazz standards....

Hope you enjoy it! I'll post a free track for subscribers only next week!

enjoy!

check it out on amazon or itunes or anywhere else you can find it!
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Green-Men-Michael-Pinto/dp/B0042KZJ0K/ref=…