A Cover of Jazz Standard "Stolen Moments" recorded for a university Assignment

Stolen Moments

***UPDATE***  Since Uploading, I've realised that I managed to mess up my sample rates during editing, and as such, this plays back at a slightly faster speed and higher pitch. I'm uploading the original speed now, but I'm leaving this one up just for the sheer appreciation of listens and comments. Cheers everyone!


My latest Composition "Arcs" - I submitted this in my Composition Portfolio January 2013.

This is a stereo recording from a pair of flown overheads in Middleton Hall. Not the best mix, but still sounds great.

Eternal Thanks to:
Jamie Moore on Bass
Brennan Harvey on Keys
Ruben Iveson on Sax
Tom "Superhands" Lapworth on Guitar

All feedback and comments are greatly appreciated, either through soundcloud or facebook.

Happy Listening!
©Rob Balderstone November 2012


Arcs

Our Cover of Bob Reynolds' "Can't Wait For Perfect". 

If you like this then DEFINITELY seek out the original!

This was recorded in a Live Take, with Rhodes Tracked over the top afterwards - Lots of DI and Minimal Microphones to avoid spill in the tiny studio. 

A quick mix later, and here we go - Not Pro Quality, but a nice sound nonetheless!

The Band Setup Features:

Rob Balderstone: Drum Kit
Jamie Moore: Bass
Tom Lapworth: Guitar
Brennan Harvey: Keys
Mark Sheldrake: Trombone



Can't Wait For Perfect Cover - Originally By Bob Reynolds

"Salmon Groove" - Hull based Contemporary Jazz Quintet performing Bob Reynolds' "Feedback" live at PAVE Bar, Hull.

Rough recording from my built-in mic on my macbook, but still a fairly good capture!

Rob Balderstone - Drum Kit
Jamie Moore - Bass
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Bren Harvey - Keys
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone



Feedback - Bob Reynolds Cover

Contemporary Jazz Quintet: "Salmon Groove" peforming
"Intro' - janek Gwizdala, and "Rise & Fall" - Bob Reynolts 

Recorded using the internal mic on my macbook live at PAVE bar Hull.

Rob Balderstone - Drum Kit
Jamie Moore - Bass Guitar
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Bren Harvey - Keys
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone

All credit goes to the original composers - Janek & Bob.



Salmon Grove: "Intro"-"Rise&fall" Janek Gwizdala & Bob Reynolds Covers.

This started as a bass transcription... and got a bit out of hand. 

Thanks to Sarah, Hannah, Mike, Matt, Steve, Bren, Tom and Alan. 

Definitely go and check out the arrangement from Soul Family that I transcribed and used as the basis of this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw2T3S6Ksq0

Midnight Train to Georgia - Lockdown Jams!

The studio recording of my composition "Arcs" tracked late January 2013. 

Rob Balderstone - Drum Kit
Jim Moore - Bass
Bren Harvey - Keys
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone

Free to download if you enjoy - would welcome any feedback you may have! 

Cheers, 

Rob



Arcs - Live Studio Recording

The Jazz Æsthetic perform a new arrangement of "In The Crease" - Live at HullJazz March 2013. 

Arranged & Lead by Dr Peter Elsdon, The Jazz Æsthetic is a contemporary jazz ensemble based at the University of Hull (UK). The band is comprised entirely from students studying music at the university.

This Live recording features solos from Peter Elsdon (Keys) Tom Lapworth (Guitar) and Rob Balderstone (Kit).
Featuring:

Mike King: Trumpet
Lizy Eames: Alto
Ben Norton: Alto
Ruben Iveson: Tenor
Tim Shaw: Tenor
Josh Borley: Trombone
Brennan Harvey: Keys
Tom Lapworth: Guitar
Alec Stockton: Bass
Rob Balderstone: Drum Kit

 All Credit & Rights to Branford Marsalis. 



In The Crease - Branford Marsalis arrangement

This is a rough MultiTrack mix of "Praise from Aaron Parks' Invisible Cinema. 

The mix was recorded Live in Middleton Hall, Hull University for my final Undergraduate Drum Kit Performance Exam 

Will get proper mixes of this and all of the other tunes Uploaded once I've actually finished my degree! 

Hope you Enjoy. 

Thanks To:
Jim Moore - Bass
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Bren Harvey - Keys
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone

And of course to Aaron Parks - for his fantastic music, and making the scores available online :) 

Praise - Rough Live Mix  -  Aaron Parks Cover

Alan Drever-Smith (Kit) Alec Stockton (Bass) and Tom Lapworth (Guitar) cover "Flatlands" By The Aristocrats. 

This was recorded as part of my Studio Techniques Portfolio Submission. 

Tracked Live in Salmon Grove Studios @ Hull University

Recorded & Produced By Rob Balderstone



Flatlands - Aristocrats Cover

Rob Balderstone (Kit, Keys, Vocals) Jamie Moore (Bass) and Alan Drever-Smith (Percussion) cover "Stay with Me" From Bernhoft's Solidarity Breaks. 

This was recorded as part of my Studio Techniques Portfolio Submission.

Tracked Live in Salmon Grove Studios @ Hull University

Recorded & Produced By Rob Balderstone

All rights & due respect to Jarle Bernhoft - definitely check him out! 

Stay With Me - Bernhoft Cover

This is the largest/most complex track that I submitted!
Featuring:
Rob Balderstone - Kit
Alan Drever-Smith - Percussion
Jamie Moore - Bass
Brennan Harvey - Keys
Isaac Draper - Guitar
Sarah Leach - Baritone Sax
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone
Tim Shaw - Tenor
Ruth Taylor - Alto
Sandy Clark - Trumpet
Johanna Coyne - Vocals

This was recorded as part of my Studio Techniques Portfolio Submission.

Tracked Live in Salmon Grove Studios @ Hull University

Recorded & Produced By Rob Balderstone

Street Life Cover - The Crusaders

My Composition "Barro" 

This is a live multitrack recording from my final performance exam at University. 

Featuring SALMON GROOVE:
Rob Balderstone - Kit
Jamie Moore - Bass
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Brennan Harvey - Piano
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone

Cheers for playing chaps :)

Barro - Live in Middleton Hall

This is a live multitrack recording of Bob Reynolds' "Step Aside" from his album: Live in New York. 

Played for my final performance recital, May 2013, it features:

Rob Balderstone - Kit
Jamie Moore - Bass
Brennan Harvey - Keys
Tom Lapworth - Guitar
Mark Sheldrake - Trombone

Definitely go check out Bob Reynolds - his website is bobreynoldsmusic.com



Step Aside - Bob Reynolds Cover

Mark Sheldrake's final performance exam piece: Then There Was You

Originally by Trombone Shorty

This is a live multitrack recording from the exam in Middleton Hall. 

Mixed and Produced by Rob Balderstone.

Featuring a COLOSSAL band:

Mark Sheldrake: Trombone
Hannah Crerar: Lead Vocals
Johanna Coyne & Louie McDonald: Backing Vocals
James Wykes: Trumpet
Tom Dowling: Trombone
Tim Shaw: Tenor Sax
Sarah Berry: Bari Sax
Brennan Harvey: Piano
Tom Lapworth: Guitar
Jamie Moore: Bass
Alan Drever-Smith: Percussion
Rob Balderstone: Kit

Then There Was You - Mark Sheldrake - Trombone Shorty Cover

My cover/arrangement of Hiromi's "Now Or Never" performed live in Middleton Hall - May 2013.

This one one of the tunes for my final university performance exam. 

This is a multi-tracked live recording. 

Featuring:
Rob Balderstone - Kit
Jamie Moore - Bass
Brennan Harvey - Keys
Tom Lapworth - Guitar

All credit due to Hiromi.

Now or Never - Hiromi Uehara Cover

Rob Balderstone - Drummer | Live Artist | Sound Engineer

Rob is a Graduate of The University of Hull, UK - Having left with a Bachelor of Music (Hons) First Class degree. Focussing on Performance, Composition, Studio Techniques & Production and Arranging, he hopes to pursue a musical career in the long term. 

With a keen interest in contemporary jazz, Rob spends the majority of his time composing, or performing music, often with the 5-piece ensemble "Salmon Groove".

Any comments, questions and opinions are always welcome! 



Rob Balderstone

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