Superimposing

I was reminded how much I enjoyed listening to I’ve Seen That Face Before, by Grace Jones. In her version of Libertango lyrics and an altered melody are superimposed over this Astor Piazzolla piece. This concept is not new, and it is quite effective. Another very good example would be the Ave Maria, by Charles Gounod, where the basis for the piece is the first prelude from the Well Tempered Clavier, by J. S. Bach. The jazz piano improvisation below is played over a track that I produced using a piece by, Oretade Ravanello. The piece has a tempo marking of Andantino expressivo. I started with a keyboard sound and then added bass guitar and drums/percussion. I love playing to this track.

Jean Baptiste Loeillet (1680-1730)

For this post I am sharing the Allegro by Jean Baptiste Loeillet. It is a simple piece in 3/4 time, and it is marked with a vivace tempo marking. The simplicity of the piece does not make it free of challenges to the player, and the dynamic markings are a challenge to observe. There are also challenges with the articulation in both the flute and harpsichord/piano parts. In the flute part for example there are figures where the part leans or sighs.

In the videos below, I have included both the performance and the accompaniment.

Performance

Harpsichord Accompaniment

Follow this link to the sheet music > Allegro (it doesn’t have a lot of expression markings, but it should do.)

Just In Time

I’m doing it again. I’m giving myself away. Whatever instrument you play, be it a flute, saxophone or guitar, you can have fun playing along with this next track from Quicksand. Make it fun! Post your own rendition on Youtube, giving credit to David E. Gonzalez as composer/producer of the original background track/song. Quicksand is available at CD Baby and at most major online stores.

Click this link to print or save the sheet music for the lead part >Just In Time Flute Sheet Music Please leave your comments below or at my Facebook page! Thanks for stopping by!