My New Years resolution... try to record at least 1 song per week.

This week... "Samba Da Fifi", by me, Steve Mohacey. This is the first song I ever wrote. It was written for my wife (then the elusive girl, who had no idea I felt the way I did), back in late 1985/early 1986. I didn't have the nerve to play it for her (what a mistake). 4 years later, we were married, living in Monterey, CA. I was with the US Army's 7th Infantry Division (Light) Band. One day, I dragged Karin up to the band hall, brought the song in, and had the jazz combo play it for her. One of the guys (thanks Ray) said, "You should call this "Samba Da Fifi"... and the name stuck.

Saxophone was recorded using a Sennheiser 441 with the "FETHEAD" to boost the gain.

Backing tracks via Band In A Box 2024 ultrapak for Mac.

Recorded in Logic Pro 11.

Selmer Reference 54 Tenor sax. Mouthpiece- Dave Guardala MB1 (handmade). Reeds- Boston Sax Shop Black Box 3.5 (BEST REEDS EVER!!)

Filmed on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

This video was edited using Final Cut Pro

Key of C Major. Tempo is 240 bpm.

Memo: This samba style features an acoustic trio of guitar, bass, and brushed drums with the addition of an electric piano playing held chords. -Examples: Samba Pa Ti, Insensatez, Genre "Intensity" Score=40/100
_TELE.STY. Tele Samba Quartet
All RealTracks. Quartet. Tempo=235 (220-260)
Instruments: Ac.Bass, El.Piano, NylonGuitar, Drums
RD: SambaBrazilFastBrushAlex: a: SambaBrazilFastBrushAlexb: SambaBrazilFastBrushAlex :Alex Acuna
RT717: Bass, Acoustic, Samba Ev 190 , Neil Swainson
RT2495: Piano, Electric, HeldChords 120 , Miles Black
RT3256: Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm SambaRamon Ev 240 , Ramon Stagnaro

I hope you enjoy Samba Da Fifi.

Warmest regards,

Steve Mohacey
mohacey@satx.rr.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/stevemohacey