[Dixielandjazz] A bit Off Topic, "Stand By Me"

[Ken Waltjen]

Did you notice the earphone/monitors?  Even the lead Indian drummer had 
them on.  I think they were all playing along with a master track for 
the recording.

ken
Central Oregon

On 11/13/2010 6:19 AM, Bob Smith wrote:
> Dear Bob,
>
> As you say 'Stand By Me' was 'a massive undertaking'.
> Does anyone know how he got all the performers in the same key, in 
> tune, and at the same tempo.
>
> On a much more modest scale, I've matched two allegedly different 
> takes of a tune by adjusting tempo and pitch electronically using 
> 'Audacity'. I found out that the "two takes" were identical. So I 
> think with infinite patience and sufficient motivation 'Stand By Me' 
> could be possible using this method. I suspect, however, it was done 
> acoustically using a portable mixer on site.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Bob Smith
>
>
>
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