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Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Here's my version, on the "C" Acadian I got from Charlie (Thanks, Charlie!). I'm proud to say that no drool was in evidence in this recording, though my slack-jawed, glassy-eyed countenance would suggest that it was a close call. I would like to know this much: was my Cajun French imitation anywhere close to the mark?

Thanks for stopping by.


Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Man!! Plus 1 for Jamey for singing another one. Dang.. I really need to start working on that.

So.. you play 1 & 2, Sing, then play 2, 1, and 2 again??

Sorting out the left hand chording will be a thing.

Any drool would have been lost in the beard.. :)

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Thanks, John! I usually play 1-2-sing, 1-2-sing, and so on; but sometimes it seems okay to swap them after I sing. I just reversed it impromptu for the hell of it.

And it's true, beards are good drool catchers; at least, mine is!

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Authentic with an individual approach, cool ending.
As its so early hows about some tips n tricks then?

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Been thinking on the tips and tricks...

1. Play some every day
2. Play scales. A lot
3. Play along with a metronome
4. Record yourself a lot and listen to it

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

5. Study Chris Miller!

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

I'd have to say that would be an exercise in frustration if you didn't have the basics down really solid.

His main recommendation to me was to haul out the metronone and grind away with it. That there is a game changer. When you play to good time, things just fall in place.

Another thing is to play in the mirror so you can watch that left hand.

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjJ7wEsqAA

in Bb

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Hooo... Dr. John.. Man, I love the way that Bb growls. Thanks for posting.

So.. it looks like you are playing inside the buttons. Are you doing that or is it just the video?

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Nice job, Dr. John! Or should I call you "Lefty"? :D

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

U2, Brother Nedro! That was very nicely done, one of your best IMO. I wonder if the Midland 2-step brings that out in people, because John's was very good, too. Also, loved your title . . .

Midland Two-Step - Up jumped the Devil!

I've been playing this song for over a year, and I went back and looked at a video from last November. It wasn't much worse than my current version (which changes with the wind). The absence of rhythm is the most notable similarity.

Then, I just happened to take a close look at Chris (the master of Cajun rhythm) Miller's video, and it hit me like a pie in the face - it's the phrasing, stupid! My phasing is blurred, but his is well defined and carries the groove.

Duh, why haven't I paid attention until now?

So, it's back to the woodshed for me for some rework. Maybe I can improve the song enough to post a new-and-improved take.

Re: Midland Two-Step - Up jumped the Devil!

Enjoying all the entries so far. Add my dog eared version to the pile;

Re: Midland Two-Step - Up jumped the Devil!

VERY nice rhythm, AJ, as usual! I like that lil' Hohner!

Re: Midland Two-Step - Up jumped the Devil!

Thanks Jamey, my hohners benefiting from a recent tuning by Theo Gibb in Newcastle over here. He also sorted out the loose stop rods by installing small magnets so I can now open and close them to my hearts content and no more laggy bands! Jolly good job sir.

Re: Midland Two-Step - Up jumped the Devil!

I love how that left hand growls with that box, AJ.

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Jumpsuit Jamey
Here's my version, on the "C" Acadian I got from Charlie (Thanks, Charlie!). I'm proud to say that no drool was in evidence in this recording, though my slack-jawed, glassy-eyed countenance would suggest that it was a close call. I would like to know this much: was my Cajun French imitation anywhere close to the mark?

Thanks for stopping by.




this is great jamie, love the the little run downs you're doing, and the quick little off beat snap of the bellows.. some really funky stuff going on.

good vocals too, i've never bothered with singing this one - where did you take the vocals from?

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Thanks, Ian. I think I got them from Marc, who I think got them from the Amede Ardoin liner notes. Here they are:

O, toi, catin, ô tous mes parents
O, mon je connais ça veut pas me voir c'est toi.

O, toi 'tite fille, comment ça se fait avec toi
Tu me fais tant de la misère sans jamais je t'ai rien fait.

O, je m'en vas en quelque part, ouais, pour mon je te voir
Ouais, pour mon je te voir mais
Tes parents veulent pas que mon je te vois.

O, y yaie, toi, catin, ça peut passer
Tu sais que ma marraine connais que mon j'ai pas cinq sous
O, mon, je m'en vas, ô, j'ai pas d'argent,
O, mon papa et ma maman m'en a pas donné.
O, y yaie, catin, éoù c'est je vas aller
O, pour mon te voir toutes les heures dimanche matin.
O, mon j'allais, là-bas éoù toi, t'etais,
Mon je m'aperçois mais ta maman veut pas me voir.

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

Jumpsuit Jamey
Thanks, Ian. I think I got them from Marc, who I think got them from the Amede Ardoin liner notes. Here they are:

O, toi, catin, ô tous mes parents
O, mon je connais ça veut pas me voir c'est toi.

O, toi 'tite fille, comment ça se fait avec toi
Tu me fais tant de la misère sans jamais je t'ai rien fait.

O, je m'en vas en quelque part, ouais, pour mon je te voir
Ouais, pour mon je te voir mais
Tes parents veulent pas que mon je te vois.

O, y yaie, toi, catin, ça peut passer
Tu sais que ma marraine connais que mon j'ai pas cinq sous
O, mon, je m'en vas, ô, j'ai pas d'argent,
O, mon papa et ma maman m'en a pas donné.
O, y yaie, catin, éoù c'est je vas aller
O, pour mon te voir toutes les heures dimanche matin.
O, mon j'allais, là-bas éoù toi, t'etais,
Mon je m'aperçois mais ta maman veut pas me voir.



merci jamey. this has got to be one of my favorite session tunes.might have to do a recording myself

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - My take

You're certainly on the ball with that there take Mr JohnA.
Don't forget you owe us an Ossun!

Re: Song of the Month for November 2014 - Midland Two-Step - Me too

Fair-to-Midland Two-Step:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD_fR5Fa38Q&list=UUc3SLJ0ZCDy0yzjERshZJug

Re: Song of the Month for November 2014 - Midland Two-Step - Me too

Well done Ned!! You sell yourself short. You've really done well getting the choppiness out of this one. It had me dancing in my seat. Nice!!

I remember us sitting together a couple years ago at Balfa trying to sort this song out.

I've reworked my version to take out the "Calypso feel" and like it better. I'll be reposting shortly.

John in Oregon

Re: SOTM - Midland Two-Step - my redux

Here's a redo of the Midland Two-step. I like this one better. Thanks for the input, Mr. Guy.

Amazing how a small tempo change can change the whole feel of the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z9krk-PFUg



John in Oregon

Re: Song of the Month for November 2014 - Midland Two-Step

hi guys,

here is my take of midland 2 step (link #1) early in the morning, I may should had not to sing, but I had fun so I tried...

How do I can post my video directly on the forum screen next time? I don't remember how to do...

Have you guys ever seen catmelodeon (Peer, link #2) calypso way attempt for this tune? just wonderful, the tune melody sound really creole, even if when it is play in the cajun way, but giving a carribean rhythm as Peer do is great too! I really enjoy the AJ's version too, I like his rhythm very much!

Re: Song of the Month for November 2014 - Midland Two-Step

Great version to end the month with Greg, some really good work on the treble and you did perfectly well with the singing, rhythm was good and pumping but could do with smoothing out a bit, though it sounds like you are concentrating on that.
Thanks for your link to Peer's calypso- really enjoyable, he's a clever player!



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