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I like it, but I can only take it in small doses. It's very much of it's time, and doesn't have the timeless appeal of say, the synth sounds of the 80's. It's put to good use in a few fusion tracks. Joe Zawinul and Chick Corea liked them. However, that soft, tinkling sound can evoke a real 'elevator music' mood, particularly on soft, legato style lines.
Yes, yes and YES
I found this blog by chance and some of the stuff on it is subllime
http://neverenoughrhodes.blogspot.co.uk/
I like a lot of the background music in 70s shows and had The Hanged Man TV soundtrack when I was a kid
Throw in some of the stuff from The Sweeney and its pure brilliance
Thee is a local guy (Brum) that plays it in a band they do a lot of jazzy stuff. It just works. It may well be a dated sound but it can be used brilliantly
I found this blog by chance and some of the stuff on it is subllime
http://neverenoughrhodes.blogspot.co.uk/
I like a lot of the background music in 70s shows and had The Hanged Man TV soundtrack when I was a kid
Throw in some of the stuff from The Sweeney and its pure brilliance
Thee is a local guy (Brum) that plays it in a band they do a lot of jazzy stuff. It just works. It may well be a dated sound but it can be used brilliantly
Yes! Me.
Here are some songs that feature it!
https://youtu.be/svX6WRWBP8o
I also get to teach all about it at A level music.
Bob James, Joe Sample, George Duke check them out, key players (no pun intended!)
Here are some songs that feature it!
https://youtu.be/svX6WRWBP8o
I also get to teach all about it at A level music.
Bob James, Joe Sample, George Duke check them out, key players (no pun intended!)
Loyly said:
I like it, but I can only take it in small doses. It's very much of it's time, and doesn't have the timeless appeal of say, the synth sounds of the 80's.
Strange you say that, to me I find the synth sounds of the 80's very dated but find the Fender Rhodes timeless, it's probably down to my age I hasten to add. The Fender Rhodes does seem to attract musicians of the highest quality.This is a great piece, Boz Scaggs live version of Harbour Lights, plenty of FR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsarXhY4b98
Raygun said:
Loyly said:
I like it, but I can only take it in small doses. It's very much of it's time, and doesn't have the timeless appeal of say, the synth sounds of the 80's.
Strange you say that, to me I find the synth sounds of the 80's very dated but find the Fender Rhodes timeless, it's probably down to my age I hasten to add. The Fender Rhodes does seem to attract musicians of the highest quality.This is a great piece, Boz Scaggs live version of Harbour Lights, plenty of FR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsarXhY4b98
I remember a 'Keyboard' magazine feature on the Rhodes some years ago. Some musicians, like Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock, were in raptures, while others, like Bill Evans or Oscar Peterson, were frustrated by its limitations.
Currently own a 1978 73 suitcase - such a unique sound and feel - very analogue and very collectable. Other models from different eras can sound quite different. I like the YouTube channel jazzijazzful, which features a variety of models played.
Check out Robert Glasper or Rob Franken. If you're on Spotify there are several Rhodes Piano playlists to get a flavour of the scope of the instrument.
There's a good overview of the history of the instrument in the documentary 'Down The Rhodes'.
One thing's for sure, it's earned its place in musical history and continues to be relevant.
Currently own a 1978 73 suitcase - such a unique sound and feel - very analogue and very collectable. Other models from different eras can sound quite different. I like the YouTube channel jazzijazzful, which features a variety of models played.
Check out Robert Glasper or Rob Franken. If you're on Spotify there are several Rhodes Piano playlists to get a flavour of the scope of the instrument.
There's a good overview of the history of the instrument in the documentary 'Down The Rhodes'.
One thing's for sure, it's earned its place in musical history and continues to be relevant.
mellowman said:
I remember a 'Keyboard' magazine feature on the Rhodes some years ago. Some musicians, like Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock, were in raptures, while others, like Bill Evans or Oscar Peterson, were frustrated by its limitations.
Currently own a 1978 73 suitcase - such a unique sound and feel - very analogue and very collectable. Other models from different eras can sound quite different. I like the YouTube channel jazzijazzful, which features a variety of models played.
Check out Robert Glasper or Rob Franken. If you're on Spotify there are several Rhodes Piano playlists to get a flavour of the scope of the instrument.
There's a good overview of the history of the instrument in the documentary 'Down The Rhodes'.
One thing's for sure, it's earned its place in musical history and continues to be relevant.
Thanks, much more knowledgeable than myself on the subject.Currently own a 1978 73 suitcase - such a unique sound and feel - very analogue and very collectable. Other models from different eras can sound quite different. I like the YouTube channel jazzijazzful, which features a variety of models played.
Check out Robert Glasper or Rob Franken. If you're on Spotify there are several Rhodes Piano playlists to get a flavour of the scope of the instrument.
There's a good overview of the history of the instrument in the documentary 'Down The Rhodes'.
One thing's for sure, it's earned its place in musical history and continues to be relevant.
mellowman said:
Currently own a 1978 73 suitcase - such a unique sound and feel - very analogue and very collectable. Other models from different eras can sound quite different. .
Do you play other keyboards?I've never owned a Rhodes and love the sound. I have a Motif ES8 which has a decent Rhodes voice and wonder what an owner thinks of such keyboards in comparison to the real deal?
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