Great german la pompe example

MichaelHorowitz

As Paul suggested, the idea of static "schools" of playing rhythm based on national origin was never the point of these labels. As i mention in the Gypsy rhythm book, they were convenient names for approaches to rhythm that had their origin in styles of some players from a specific place and time, but are by no means an accurate means to describe whole geographic musical groupings. Many styles are so idiosyncratic that they couldn't be categorized under any of these labels, and many players change styles, often at whim. Ultimately, I'd take these labels with a grain of salt and trust your ears as they will tell you who's doing what better than anything else.


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CalebFSU

The rhythm differences always intrigued me but it seems with so much back and forth with digital music and the internet it would be really hard I think to make hard distinctions. I have to say though that Noe video is great. I am consistently impressed by dudes playing. Maybe one of my favorites.

Passacaglia

dennis wrote:

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Check out these rhythm styles from Paris:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKS9D2PAlAQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqdkGfx66w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2EE-dcc1ck (sounds German doesn't it?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq2oSaMVyiM

So in just these four videos, you have a bunch of players from Paris , each with their own distinctive rhythm style.. And some of these guys have been around for a while too... Just who exactly is playing the "Parisian" style?!

Really it's just one big mish mash....

Again these are just my observations, however they are based on my very extensive travels and dealings with a multitude of players from various regions....

Now that I've got an Ipod Classic, tons of storage, and Monkey Media to manage my files....looking to add to my collection, and just came across this thread again. Denis, I liked the Morgan Briant promo pieces with Noé Reinhardt & William Brunard. Does William play rhythm with Noé quite a bit?

Passacaglia

Sorry, can't edit. William Brunard is a bassist? Whoever it is in that youtube vid with Noé, I liked the rhythm, would like to hear more...

Bones

Paul,

Yes that is a great clip and really nice, swinging rhythm playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqdkGfx66w

Does anyone know the name of that song?

thanks

Passacaglia

Bones wrote:

Paul,

Yes that is a great clip and really nice, swinging rhythm playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqdkGfx66w

Does anyone know the name of that song?

thanks

Bones, don't know the name of this tune, but Some of These Days is my next transcription. Total agreement, great swing and a good lesson. Never heard William before today, but everything I find is that he's a bassist? Multi-talented guy!

Also didn't know of Morgan Briant before today - some really nice guitars, by the look and sound of it!

arjr

Thanks Ted for the clarification.