Response to "Welcome to the Neighborhood"

No, the song or tune (not much of a song) was done entirely using
garage band software.
My voice was modified using an pitch shift of one octave down with a
flange added to create the monster like sound of the final mix. The
message of the piece was a reflection on the shrinking state of the world.
Countries becoming like neighborhoods, don't you think?
I used a mix of middle eastern instrumentation with elements of rock
and funk to create a world fusion type of sound to reinforce the theme
of the shrinking world. They all go together quite well, one can only
hope that our world future can be so harmonious.
Thanks for your comments, and I'm glad you liked it.
Mike Palin

Progress thoughts about this blog

Well, I've finally assembled all the parts that I intended to assemble in this pastiche from the recent past of my musical endeavors.
I also want to list:
- house bassist at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
- frequent substitute bassist with the Brazilian Jazz Group Samba Brazil
- regional bassist with the jazz singer Napua Davoy
- Bassist with the Central Connecticut State University Orchestra
I think this will give you a snapshot or insight into what I do musically.
Tell me what you think.
Peace,
Mr "P"

Other Orchestra Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)

My Other Orchestra At the 880 Club circa 2000














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Other Orchestra on the TV program Rue Borboun

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Classroom Action

These photos are taken from my BEST portfolio video tape. The class is Ms. Shaquille's 2004/2005 4th grade at Betances Elementary school in Hartford Ct.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

Latest loop based tune with GarageBand software



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Herbie

Latest loop based tune with CakeWalk Project 5 software




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The Other Orchestra Quintet

Video recorded live at Foxwoods circa March 2001

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It really is a quintet (pianist Chris Casey is off frame)

Trumpeter Gabor Vriagh

Yours truly

Chris Herbert and Me

Saxophonist Chris Herbert

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Oops, I guess I need to work on my patience. It has since updated to include Pandora !!!!

I thought I had this blogger template/link thing down, but I tried to post the link Pandora and went through the same steps I used in the classroom on my lap top @ home and the blog page did not update to include it, even though I was given the 100% complete republishing message.What did I do wrong?????

Just a kickoff entry to launch my SMI blog site.
Welcome classmates et al.