From aschwartz@baaqmd.gov Tue May 25 11:57:08 2004
Subject:Re: Brian Auger DVD

I also have this DVD on Brian Auger and would recommend it to any
Auger fan. Leo Bynum, who produced it and is also seen in it, lives
in the Bay Area and delivered a copy to me. He produced this more as
a labor of love, I think, than a profit-making venture.

As far as a learning tool, I'm not sure how much you gain by watching
a video as opposed to just using your ear. If you use the ear, that
helps develop the ear, which is largely the point if you're an
improvisational player. But for anyone who likes Auger, its just so
cool to watch the video, both for the live footage and to hear him
talk. That's worth $49.95.

And if you don't know Brian Auger, then you've been missing a very
big link in the evolution of jazz/rock organ and jazz/rock itself and
you should immediately commence to catching up. My favorite album
is "Reinforcements," which features Alex Ligertwood (sp?) on vocals.

Adan

---In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, "Norman Peterson"
wrote:
> Yeah it is a bit humbling. Brian is so laid back and makes it look
so easy, but it ain't! I did learn some cool stuff from watching it
though. I am just a huge fan so it was well worth the $'s for me. His
rig sounds great too. I don't miss the Leslie when I watch him. Can't
do that myself. I have tried the stop settings more though since
watching it. Glad you dug it!
> Norm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan S
> To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: 5/23/2004 2:14:41 PM
> Subject: [CWSG] Brian Auger DVD
>
> Just started watching it, it's great. I'm quite humbled and it's
back to
> the woodshed.
>
> Very well done, great overhead shots while Brian's performing live
and very
> useful breakdowns of his techniques.
>