Saxophone Recording Session #1

This weekend I decided to try and record myself playing the saxophone. I have been wanting to make a CD for my family members for quite some time, so I finally took that plunge.

My setup consisted of:
–my laptop
–my Rockband USB microphone, scotch-taped to my music stand, right below the music
–my apartment room, with very little furniture and fun acoustics
–my cheesy, but fun, ”Play Along-CDs” (I have a ton of these, thanks to my Grandma)

It’s hardly a professional apparatus, but I am playing on a professional model Sax, so I guess that makes up for it. For surprisingly few resources and utilizing the free Mac audio mixer program, things didn’t turn out that bad.

Following is an arrangement of Gershwin’s “I’ve Got a Crush On You.” I think this one turned out rather well for being a first attempt, though as a self-critical musician I tend notice all the parts I want to make better. See what you think.

I’ve Got A Crush On You

Here are two more Gershwin songs: “How Long Has This Been Going On” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”

How Long Has This Been Going On

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Constructive criticism is greatly appreciated! I’m an intermediately-skilled amateur saxophone player at best, and it’s not often that I play anything other than loud, simple marching band music. I’m particularly aware of my tone when I play higher notes (it becomes very thin…), so any tips for improving that are especially welcome!

More to come. Saxy.

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