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You
asked for it. The DVD of the Demystifying B3 Drawbars :: B4 II Virtual Organ
Tutorial is NOW AVAILABLE on
DVD. This 2 DVD set features two of the MASTERS of the the Hammond B3 Organ:
Tim Carmen and PJ Morgan.
During the past 50 years,
the Hammond B3 Organ has been and continues to be the keyboard instrument of
choice for some of the greatest names in music. Understanding the complexities
and intricacies of this amazing instrument also has been and continues to be
an intimidating challenge for many. Join two of the greatest B3 keyboardists
of all time, Tim Carmon and PJ Morgan, as they demystify how the drawbars work.
Starting with the functionality of the drawbars and other controls of the organ,
Tim and PJ demonstrate how different settings of the drawbars and other controls
can give you countless tonal qualities and endless shades of dynamic colors in
shaping your music. In addition, Tim walks you through the Native Instruments
B4 II software that emulates the classic Hammond B3. The B4 II is updated with
a new improved interface and more authentic sound. This award winning virtual
organ’s attention to detail (including the B3 drawbars, vibrato, chorus, tube
distortion and rotary speaker cabinet) makes it a versatile and expressive tool
that surprises even the most experienced B3 players.
PJ Morgan: Gospel organist PJ Morgan is not only a producer, arranger, and
master musician but has played for almost everyone in the gospel and inspirational
field. Some of the artists and celebrities he has worked with include such
notables artists and celebrities are Donnie McClurkin, Ann McCray, Kim McFarland,
Paul Morton, Najee, Dorothy Norwood, Lashun Pace, Ben Tankard, Albertina Walker,
Nancy Wilson, CeCe Winans, Daniel Winans, Vicky Winans, Kirk Carr, The Promise
Keepers, Cajhreele. Robert Towsend, Yolanda Adams, Carmen, Al Green, President
Bill Clinton, Magic Johnson, Bobby Jones, and Tri-City Singers. In addition,
PJ was the organist for the Bobby Jones Gospel hour on BET for many years.
Currently the music director of Reed Temple in Washington, D.C., PJ continues
to set the standard for gospel music.
Tim Carmon: In addition to playing keyboards, multi-talented Tim Carmon is
also known as a drummer, vocalist, and producer with credits that range from
albums to film arrangements to live performances. He is a graduate of the Duke
Ellington School of Arts. A few of the artists he has worked with include Eric
Clapton, Babyface, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Marcus Miller,
Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Gladys Knight. B.B. King, Jamie Foxx, Earth, Wind and
Fire, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Mary J. Blige, Most recently, Tim
contributed arrangements and playing piano/keys for the major motion picture
“Dreamgirls” where he worked with the production team, The Underdogs, and he
is also lending his musical talents to the revival of "Lady Sings the
Blues", the
autobiography of Billie Holiday. He has a number of production credits to his
name including Vibe’s “Knock Me Off My Feet” and Solid Rock Christian Choir’s
“Live in D.C.”. Tim worked with Eric Clapton on MTV’s Unplugged and joined
Eric’s touring band for the 1998 Pilgrim Tour and recently Tim was on the road
with Eric for the 2006/2007 World Tour as well as Clapton’s Crossroads festival.
Tim's Phunky Boy Productions is currently working with a stable of artists
on upcoming releases and projects for film and television. In addition, Tim
has also been working on his debut as a solo recording artist with a soon-to-be-released
album project. |