by Hugh-AR » 04 Aug 2017 13:59
I didn't go to the Michael Wooldridge concert last month, mainly because I find the drummer a bit overpowering. The 'drummer frequencies' adversely affect my hearing aids! At least with electronic drums from the organ, the organist can control the 'balance' between the music and the rhythm.
This month it was Tim Flint, again with a Roland organ. The Roland had some good 'string' sounds, and a Glenn Miller set-up that was really authentic. Also, the Roland has a 'HOLD' facility on the Upper which he can operate with his foot. Which means he can 'hold' notes on the Upper while he takes his hand off to play notes on the Lower. A very useful thing to be able to do.
When Tim came on the stage, he greeted us with a loud, "Hello, Weston-super-Mare", to which we all responded. He told us he did that at every concert he did. "Hello Bolton", "Hello Stockport" etc. He said all went well until he played in the Isle of Wight. He was playing for the W.I. in Cowes. It all went wrong when he greeted them with "Hello Cow..." !!!
I also discovered that Michael Wooldridge didn't bring his drummer this time. It is more expensive for the club when he has his drummer. I shall have to check up next time he comes.
Hugh
It's all about the music ♫ ♪ ♫ Organ: Yamaha AR80 & Keyboard: Tyros 4
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