We were a small but vibrant group this past Saturday and we experienced a first: a singer showed up! no guitar or harmonica; just a great set of pipes. I enjoyed this for a couple of reasons. First off, I don't really consider myself a singer -- I know, I know you all think I sound great, and that's very kind of you -- but I have been fortunate enough to play in bands with very good singers, so when I sing it feels more like I am accomadating the moment. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the singing I do, but I have a limited range and I have a tendancy to growl. Unlike the young lady who joined us on Saturday who sang in a very smooth jazz-itinged voice. Her delivery was much different than mine and I had to accomodate her vocal styling by slightly altering my guitar playing. Whereas I have a tendancy to plough right into the song, she had a way of hesitating that was more controlled and interesting.
Of course, this is what jamming is about: listening and accomdating, grooving and soloing, going with the flow. Easier said than done. But, like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.
Of course, this is what jamming is about: listening and accomdating, grooving and soloing, going with the flow. Easier said than done. But, like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.