Oct 18, 2024 | Song Breakdowns
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Nothing Else Matters – Metallica – Song Breakdown Keyboard This part was mostly taken from an isolated stem of the orchestra. As is often the case, the part that ended up in the recording didn’t exactly...
Oct 4, 2024 | Song Breakdowns
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr. – Song Breakdown Melody Mr. Ray Parker Jr. doing this cinematic classic. Very much of this is actually spoken, signified with the “x” note-heads. I tried to estimate the...
Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a shocking turn of events during a live concert, Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro were involved in a heated on-stage confrontation that unfolded 11 songs into their set. The dramatic clash not only left fans stunned but also set the...
Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nic and Luc chat about what happens when bands like Linkin Park face the challenge of replacing a key member. With Emily Armstrong stepping in for Chester Bennington, we dive into fan expectations, the impact on a band’s identity, and whether it’s ever...
Sep 13, 2024 | Song Breakdowns
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day – Bowling for Soup – Song Breakdown Keyboard There isn’t a keyboard part in this song, so a part was made up loosely following the guitar. I also added in some parts that...
Sep 13, 2024 | Bass Guitar, Drums
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Sunday Morning – No Doubt – Song Breakdown Drum Sheet Music A great upbeat drum part to learn, as it contains many different types of beats. There are lots of dynamics, particularly in the snare, which...
Sep 1, 2024 | Song Breakdowns
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) American Girl – Tom Petty – Song Breakdown Melody An iconic vocal part with the range of A3 to G4. If the backing vocals are included, the range is A3 to B4. I also notated some of the backing vocals,...
Aug 23, 2024 | Bass Guitar, Drums
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Battle Belongs – Phil Wickham – Song Breakdown Drum Sheet Music A very tom-heavy drum part. This sounds like it’s done with a drum machine/samples, and with many layered drum and percussion parts. I...
Jun 7, 2024 | Bass Guitar, Drums
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Conga – Gloria Estefan – Song Breakdown Drum Sheet Music A huge drum part with lots of percussion & syncopation. It sounds like the main beat is a drum machine, and there are added tom fills (which...
Jun 7, 2024 | Bass Guitar, Drums
Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber) Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones – Song Breakdown Piano Sheet Music This is an adaptation of the song for accompanying a vocalist with piano only. It’s based on the piano, bass and guitar parts. I...
