Feter Dancing

Calchas

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I’ve been thinking about doing something for our friend Feter McBlues for some time now. When Doadars Uncle (Doug) started up the cover-to-cover event, I figured it was time I got down to business.

This is not a cover of one of Feter’s songs, but a tune dedicated to him, as a heart-felt thank you for being MJ’s “Goodwill Ambassador” as well as a dear personal friend.

Thanks to my good friend and co-worker Elaine Bensavage for loaning me the drum, shaker, eggs, and tambourine (all imported from Syria), and a Native American Rain Dance Rattle.

Thanks also to my dear amigo Sergio Carrillo for loaning me his Charanga. (Somewhere between a Mandolin and a Lute.)

Before today, I have never played drums of any kind, or held a Charanga in my hands. The thought of my brother Feter was all the inspiration I needed!

I hope you all enjoy it!

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Uploaded: May 23, 2009 - 08:19:35 PM
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2009 - 03:42:11 PM Last Played: Sep 17, 2009 - 03:42:19 AM

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Roxylee	Roxylee said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	You learn fast! You never played these instruments before, and look what you created so quickly! This is a nice melody with a peppy feel. I'm sure our dear friend will love this. :-) Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

Calchas	Calchas said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Fast indeed! I wrote, recorded and mixed this all inside of three hours. Unusual even for me! Ha ha... Glad you like it sis! Be well! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	fitting tribute to Feter very different Mike. I like it! And you approached it head on. excellent! the mandolin lines are great. Plus the hands on work of the drum and percussion is very cool Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

Calchas	Calchas said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Not a mandolin! It's a mandolin-like instrument from the Andes. Everything else is from Syria. Glad you dug it bro! Hope Feter likes it... Be well! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

Feter

Feter said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)

FETER DANCING
This is impressive ...how did you do that ? this is very creative my bro ..
its so deep and imaginary ..the set of drums sure made this so much authentic ..
but nothing like that tinkling sound ..wow ..that was great ..I m so honored
its too much for me to cherish me with a song ..I dont deserve ...thank you ..
something will remain in my heart ...this is just wonderful ...God Bless !!!!

Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Calchas

Calchas said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)

Hello brother!
I'm so thrilled you like it. I really winged it on this one...Just went with my feelings. It was great fun playing all those Syrian drums and shakers. I really dig the sound of the Charanga. Like a mandolin strung with classical guitar strings. I'll have to use this stuff again in some future tune.

You don't deserve it? Bullshit! You've stuck by me thru all of my comings and goings, and that in spite of your own considerable problems. It's the least I can do for now.

Be well dear friend!

Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	michael ... man you just make me smile Check out my latest song called London is Bitter (Part 1)

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Generous spirit 1. This has to be one of the best song names ever on MJ. 2. Your maiden voyage on the new instrumentation is a testament to your good ear. 3. Long live Feter! This song reflects the generous spirit we know Feter has... and you, evidently as well. 4. Drumroll please..... it sounds great! Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

Char	Char said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Ah, I've lured you to the school of "not knowing what you are doing." Winged it and flew high, didn't you? Sounds like you had fun. Neat. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Do Any Thing

sloparts

sloparts said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)

Micheal, your gifts keep giving,
Bravo to you Micheal, for getting Feter up on the dance floor, and for honoring him. He is truly the living breathing spirit of the MacJams community, as are you and all the others here who give so willingly of their time and talents to help and support others. But you are right to singularly honor Feter for no one is more deserving.

You do indeed learn quickly my friend as witnessed by the excellent job you've done here. Kudos for the effort and the results.

A toast to Feter, and to you Micheal Wark,

Ed

Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

Calchas	Calchas said 169 days ago (May 23rd, 2009)
	Thanks Ed Thanks Ed. I brought the Syrian instruments home from work last night, and picked up the Andean Charanga early this afternoon. Diane left for work at 12:30, and I sat down and started fooling around with these wonderful new toys. Out came Feter Dancing! Who knew? Ha ha... Glad you enjoyed it bro! Be well! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

urbnite	urbnite said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	nice... totally great catchy melody - not sure what that charanga instrument is, but you made it sound great! Check out my latest song called Everything's Perfect

Skean	Skean said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Impressive I have to say I be very impressive on you mike, never played this instrument before, wow sounds like you're born with them... Nice tribute to Feter. Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

Moviz

Moviz said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)

Though
you usually write songs with great lyrics Michael, I don't think you needed any for this... the meaning is all in the thought behind it. It's just a very pleasant listen to instruments we don't normally get to hear in this place and I'm sure Feter will enjoy this and the sentiment behind.... you fast learner you! Sounds Authentic to me, though I've never been to Syria; who knows this could be a hit if it was played on their radio, cheers M

Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Mando! Loved this tune. I always have loved the sound of the mandolin. It does have the "Feter" feel to it. Bravo M, D Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

blaky smith	blaky smith said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Cool Nice job with this piece Michael, very original and different of your usual style. Bravo! Marc Check out my latest song called Pigeon voyageur

peacepiano	peacepiano said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Charanga Some very fancy finger picking on the Charanga. Drums are just right and provide excellent mood for the melodic tune. Feter is the best and this is an excellent way to show it! Take care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

egobandit	egobandit said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	Mike! What a cool surprise from you. This sounds more celtic than middle eastern but I love the drums in this at first I thought it was a loop then I read the description and It was great to see you did it all every part! right on! Check out my latest song called So I been told

Calchas

Calchas said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)

Hi Tim!
Surprised me too bro! I just started jamming on these instruments, with Feter as my Muse, and all this came out.

I posted this at iComp under the World genre. World-Fusion might be more accurate. There are celtic, slavonic, and middle eastern elements in the (Andean) Charanga playing, and then the Syrian drums are played in a middle-eastern style (learned from listening to Boiled-in-Lead CD's...Ha ha...). The Shaker and Eggs are Syrian. The Rattle is Native American. So it's a real mix!

It was a fun afternoon of playing, recording , and mixing.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Be well friend!

Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

Relic67

Relic67 said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)

superb
This sounds SO good. The percussion really brings it to life.
hard to believe you're doing this on unfamiliar instruments.
This reminds me a bit of a really good CD I have by Nikola Parov (called "Nikola et ses Amis, on Harmonia Mundi records). He plays Balkan, Greek, Turkish music etc. , some of it on mandolin, and some of it sounds a bit like this. Highly recommended...

Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

Bazz	Bazz said 168 days ago (May 24th, 2009)
	This was great fun Don't know about Feter but nearly had me dancing on the ceiling. Infectious and ingenious. Made my day.

Sigmund	Sigmund said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	dancing Interesting work Mike - the instruments you play give the piece a very authentic sound and feel - you must have a little Arabian in you, eh? Great job, and what a wonderful gift to a very special person...and to us all - thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called End of a Season

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Fantastic aural journey enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Roll Your Bones

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	A man of many talents you are! Much like our Feter - nicely done Mike, esp the mandolin work. Really enjoyed hearing it! Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

lengold	lengold said 166 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Feter Dancing Nice to honour Feter in such an unusual way, and it worked. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Cover_to_Cover	Cover_to_Cover said 166 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	Hey Mike! Wow! This is really cool! I love your breadth of talent, Mike. This has a very nice environment to it.

Trillian	Trillian said 166 days ago (May 26th, 2009)
	This is wonderful music Mike! : ) That Feter inspired you to explore new instruments and music is one of the best things about MJs - musicians sharing their experiences and music making the world at once smaller and larger for one another. Very cool, Big Bro. Very cool.

tempie

tempie said 165 days ago (May 27th, 2009)

for feter
hey man I saw you stopped by my tune so wanted to see what you were up to - what a cool idea - Feter is definitely good will ambassador - no matter what you post he's always right there picking up on any and all good vibes. love the story of how you borrowed all these instruments and just sat down and gave it a go!

Check out my latest song called Quick Hearted Boy (A Cowboy Ballad, with Funk)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 164 days ago (May 28th, 2009)
	Nice Job MW... Sorry I'm so late... Lots to do and catch up on. Nice one for Sir Feter! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 163 days ago (May 29th, 2009)
	An artist of many colors! Awesome instrument choices here Mike, your talents amaze me,,, Enjoyed!!! thanks friend,T Check out my latest song called * The Greys * MJ Space Race 2009

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 162 days ago (May 30th, 2009)
	Reminds me Of nights in a little Greek taverna I used to frequent. Thank you. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

bud	bud said 161 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
	Wonderful work Mike nothing like new toys to bring out the magic in the hands. Excellent number - I wouldn't charanga thing. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

Calchas	Calchas said 161 days ago (May 31st, 2009)
	Thanks Kevin... Actually I HAVE corrected a few timing issues, as well as an effects mistake in one spot. So the master is now just a little different. But I appreciate the words of support. New toys...HOOO-RAY! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 158 days ago (June 3rd, 2009)
	Dude this is frickin sweet man ! Great drum playing and love the echo you used on the Charanga ! Indeed a great tribute to a great dude ! Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Rayelise	Rayelise said 154 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	yay for Feter's inspiration I love this. I've never heard a Charanga before- it sounds great. The rain rattle and shakers are very effective. Check out my latest song called She never unfurled

kassia	kassia said 154 days ago (June 7th, 2009)
	wow micheal! you DO learn fast! this is fun and thoughtful - and VERY well performed. i love that Charanga and you play it very well. this is a very cool tune. well done! Check out my latest song called World of Wonders

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 137 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Very cool A song specifically dedicated and created for Feter - what a great idea. This is very interesting. Sounds like something Mark Mothersbaugh would do for Wes Andersen. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.