Out of tune swing
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 8:33 am
Just for fun:
Some big band leaders obviously did not care if their orchestras were in tune. Some examples - all songs that I like, but sooo out of tune:
George E. Lee and His Orchestra - Paseo Strut [1929]. This must be the most out of tune tune ever recorded. When you think it can't get any worse, the saxophone enters at 0:33...
Eddie Durham and His Band - Moten's Swing [1940]. The orchestra is somewhat in tune, but Durham's guitar is off by about a semi-tone.
Boots and His Buddies - Coquette [1936]. Check out the lead trumpet.
Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra - King Porter Stomp [1934]. Very snappy, but way out of tune. One of the saxophones is the main crook here I think.
What out of tune favorites do you have?
Some big band leaders obviously did not care if their orchestras were in tune. Some examples - all songs that I like, but sooo out of tune:
George E. Lee and His Orchestra - Paseo Strut [1929]. This must be the most out of tune tune ever recorded. When you think it can't get any worse, the saxophone enters at 0:33...
Eddie Durham and His Band - Moten's Swing [1940]. The orchestra is somewhat in tune, but Durham's guitar is off by about a semi-tone.
Boots and His Buddies - Coquette [1936]. Check out the lead trumpet.
Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra - King Porter Stomp [1934]. Very snappy, but way out of tune. One of the saxophones is the main crook here I think.
What out of tune favorites do you have?