B Part is well defined by Jesse Lege (Glen Echo) and Cameron Dupuy (Huval, Dupuy & Fuselier Cajun Band) - a descending chug with a predictable end. Jesse improvises in both parts, but begins with the tunes before he takes off.
I went with this song because of the recordings I could find, it seemed that you could do it with or without a B-part. I like those songs that give you the option there.
That and "Madeleine" is just such a great campfire song.
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - Here I go!
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my adventure with the Cajun accordion. This clip is offered without any apologies, because I tried just as hard on the bad parts as I did on the good (if any).
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - Here I go! VIDEO FIXED
AJ, The lala version is a bit of a surprise. I wish I had your steady rhythm. A steady left side seems to make the right side notes fall into place (mine don't always). Mastering the foot stomp is my current lick!
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - Here I go! VIDEO FIXED
Thanks Ned. The bass rhythm and foot stomp has come together over time, I was over stomping- and over everything- but am making a concious effort to tone it down and be more laid back; less haste more speed as they say.
I like your intricate fingerwork, it'll sure make for some impressive playing when the timing falls into place.
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - Here I go! VIDEO FIXED
Thanks Bryan, I meant a while back. I was giving it too much umph before- wasting energy and stretching bellows! Its a good feeling to finally get more relaxed and find that you're not wrestling with da box, I really think the light little Hohner has helped me with that.
Really liked your version, it sounds good in D and those basses were purring like a big cat. I see you are developing the richness in your playing with the dragged out bits that you've mentioned before.
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - Here I go! VIDEO FIXED
Oh man, AJ. You raised the bar on Jamey for sure. And as for the stompin... So cool. The slapping of your foot was perfect. If anything, I'd say - "MORE". It goes with the feel of your version. Well done.
Nice job Ned and AJ. AJ, I really like that Creole groove. Since I finally joined the techno age with an Iphone, I guess I have no more excuse not to put a video every now and then. Video quality not great with the reverse video of the phone. Done with my #1 in D, sorry, no C on hand.
Not sure how well it comes through in the video, but I made modifications to the base side chord reeds to try to make it sound more like the old Saxony accordions. On those old boxes, the chord reed sound is what I always liked about them.
Just saw AJ's and Nedro's; same "old" story: AJ has a sweet groove and Nedro is way ahead of where he should be! And BTW, way to sing it, AJ! When y'all gonna step up and do some vocals, Bryan and Brother Ned?
Here is my 1st simple and poor attempt to Madeleine for the SOTM... I learned and recorded it very quickly; so this is a bit rough yet!
In any case, I'm not a great accordion player, so don't be too rude with me ;)
By the way, I can present you my brand new Martin accordion in D... I have to get used with it but, compared to my old heavy SWALLOW in C, it has nothing to do with it!
I can hear "Madeleine" all the time on my Pandora cajun /zydeco channel.
Nedro, great fast fingers but the steady beat is what you need. Octa Clark was a frickin metronome-like player.
Those 3 young guys were traditional cajun thru and thru. Loved that.
AJ's "la-la" or Creole version was great. Didn't expect that.
Chris Miller-...I only hate you a little bit. That flurry of notes at the end of your video might cause me to throw in the towel! What the hell was that?! How'd you do that?
Really nice playing, you guys... I'm downright jealous.
Got to put in the time if you wanna play like it's a crime. :)
Re: July 2014 Song of the Month - Madeleine - my version
Well... finally, I got it done. I liked what Steve Riley did along with Dewey Balfa with that open version, so this is my take. It would be better with a fiddle. Some day, I'll find one to work with me.