Open Mic Mash-Up: FINAL STRETCH | Critical Update #5
ATTENTION: All Musicians & Performers
Time is truly getting tight now, folks!
This instrumental was released in February of 1969. The song became one of the biggest hits for the band, Booker T & the MG’s. It peaked at #7 on the R&B charts and #6 on the Pop charts. Somebody put some fun eye-candy imagery to it on a YouTube video, which I’ll play for you later in this post. I thought it was a fitting musical accompaniment to include with this critical update.
We have come a long way since we began this Epic Worldwide Collaboration Project, and are now coming into the home stretch! Beginning RIGHT NOW, there is a BIG PUSH for:
Though we will still accept and consider auditions for other parts, we’ve already got a really-good handle on dual drums, dual bass, horns, and keyboards at this juncture.
What we need now is some killer guitar work and vocals to wrap up our preliminary mix-downs! Thereafter, we’ll have only 2-weeks left to finish up mixing, mastering, and video production. So…
…It’s GAME ON, People!
Who is in the MASH-UP BAND thus far?
@passion-ground – too many parts at present
@enriquesalgadoc – 2nd acoustic drummer
@shookriya – Acoustic Horns & 1st Electric Bass
@miguelblanco – 2nd Electric Bass
@samidbarid – Piano & Keyboard lead and improvisation
@mayneth – Piano & Keyboards lead and improvisation
@builtinfire – Rock Vocals
Who are some of the key players we are counting on to round out the MASH-UP BAND?
@pechichemena – Guitar & Vocals
@nathankaye – Slide Guitar & Vocals
@soundlegion – Vocals
@brimax - Guitar
@yisusgtr - Guitar / Lead Guitar
@gibber – Guitar & Vocals
@k0wsk1 – Guitar & Vocals
@dreamrafa – Lead Guitar
@belenlopr – Vocals
@moccamonica – Vocals
@etemi – Vocals
@jumpmaster! – Vocals
@alcoholisedbsoul – Vocals
That’s the short list. There are others, and EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any of the remaining or existing parts.
Everyone interested in participating in this epic mash-up, please review the production calendar below, mark your calendars accordingly, and hit me up on discord here >> passion-ground#5524 ASAP!
We have a dedicated Mash-UP server on discord with all of the needed resources and information one needs to participate. Contact me on discord at passion-ground#5524 and I'll get you an invitation!
...Time is Tight
The fun imagery layered atop this classic instrumental sure keeps one (most guys anyway) listening to the very end!
Here are Booker T & the MG’s performing live in 1970.
This is a rare clip from a concert that starred Creedence Clearwater Revival. Seen offstage are John Fogerty, Doug Clifford (w/beard), and Stu Cook (w/glasses).
In closing, @pechichemena and I have worked really hard to get where we are today, and we look forward to all of the home-stretch auditions to bring this thing home.
For more information, please check out all of the most recent posts associated with the forthcoming Open-Mic Mega-Collaboration.
The Original Announcement Post
Update #1.
Update #2.
Update #3.
Update #4.
Yo @passion-ground. If you have the chance listen to my song on this video. Its a recorded track though. Maybe I could be considered for the collaboration too. @soundlegion has this song on her compilation volume 4.
#openmic
Definitely, bro! I could def hear you dropping some vocals and harmonies in the mash-up, man.
Hit me up on discord passion-ground#5524 and I'll get you to the Mashup server with all the info.
I'm finding it difficult to find you bro. I'm @adamzi#1945
Just sent you a friend request on DC...
@passion-ground, big brother... behind this project there is a great effort behind this project. Thanks for so much effort. I embrace you and I wish you great success.
Thank you, Wilins... We are embracing this project with all of the love and passion we have to offer...
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!
Hey! We still want to be a part of this. Please send us the track and we'll jump on it. Vocals and keys (if there is a hole) :D @pechichemena
KEWL! --- and done... You guys are IN!
Sup my peeps :) ! Of Course ! send the magic :D !
So cool. Booker T lives in my hometown of Mendocino. I met him.
Coolio, bro!
What a great musical project, give the opportunity to all these great musicians to interact in this musical production, I want to listen and enjoy this great work, a very good idea, greetings and success.
Thanks! So glad you are looking forward to it!!
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