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MP3 Blue Jean - Mardi Gras in New Orleans
1 MP3 Songs in this album (4:30) !
Related styles: Urban/R&B: Traditional R&B, Blues: New Orleans Blues, Solo Male Artist
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Details:
Once the idea was conceived we set out to create the song. The major criteria would be to maintain a party atmosphere and have a good time while doing the recording. Having previously performed many songs of this type on gigs made the job easier. Jean and Bryan had worked together for many years on gigs and in the studio where original compositions were created. The song would need a strong drum track with additional percussion for the feel of the street parade. Tuba was originally considered for the base line but the electric base was decided on after hearing the playback. The intro had to be a big piano setup followed by a trombone lead in. A strong piano structure was then established to carry the rhythm section and a “Professor Longhair” upper range piano was added for color. After establishing the rhythm section with a vocal track, the horn parts were added to contribute to the style of the song. The players were all very comfortable with the style of the tune and were able to deliver the exact interpretation desired. The project was most enjoyable for all participants. Due to the simplicity of the arrangement we were able to keep nice strong horns without having them walk all over the vocal. From conception to completion we can truly say this was a great experience. Mission accomplished.
Credits:
Concept:
Depict the sound and spirit of a New Orleans blues group in the atmosphere of a Mardi Gras Parade.
Performance:
A medium tempo, funky rhythm and blues vocal song with horns and a party atmosphere. The lyric captures some of the feelings and observations of the people of New Orleans during the renascence years following the catastrophic hurricane Katrina.
Chant: To-To de Mardi Gras
As remembered from early childhood in rural south Louisiana, the chant was sung to the writer by his Dad. “To-To de Mardi Gras” was the name of a mysterious masked person taking part in a Mardi Gras celebration on horseback. The masked horsemen traditionally collected chickens, which were brought to one of their homes and used in a community gumbo for the last feast before Lent.
Performers:
Writer “Bryan Leger” and artist “Jean Guillet / Blue Jean” were born and raised in Louisiana and currently live in the Lake Charles area. The track was recorded at 11th Street Studio in Lake Charles with Eric Sylvester as engineer. The following musicians performed on the recording: Thom Hager, Drums; Jay Ecker, Bass; Chester Daigle, Bryan Leger, Piano; Tim McMillen, Trombone; Rick Condit, Tenor Sax; Kevin Stone Trumpet; Jean Guillet, LeadVocal; Jean, Bryan, Mac Love Chant Vocals; Mac Love Percussion.
Objective:
Documentation of a celebratory song written and performed in a style unique to music created by south Louisiana musicians and enjoyed by blues loving people throughout the world.
Writer/Producer Notes:
Special thanks to “Eric Sylvester” for a great job in the studio and locating and scheduling the most appropriate musicians for this performance. Also special thanks to the musicians who were most creative and a joy to work with. Life is good when everyone enjoys the creation of the tune and the desired outcome is achieved.
Artwork
Thanks to Kathy Harbison for the great job on the cover artwork.
Future Productions:
New songs from “Bryan’s Tunes” will be produced and released as singles ASAP. This will allow digital downloads to be acquired without waiting for a complete album. We hope you enjoy our music and look forward to our additional releases.
Lyric:
Bourbon Street’s still the same
People in the quarter don’ never change
Keep on playin’ keep on dancin’
Party just as long as they can
Katrina tore down the city
But we gon’ build it up again
Hold back the water, let the sunshine in
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Things are gettin so much better
Life is gettin so much easier
We just got to pull together
Don’t it make you feel good
You know what I mean
Don''t it make you feel
Like a Zooloo King
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
Come on down to the city
The party don’ never end
Let your hair down, put your troubles away
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Walk down Rampart, you can see
Lots of real people like you and me
Came out of no-where, after the storm
Gonna keep us out of harm
We might get the big one tomorrow
Or another fifty years
Let the Brees keep t’rowin’
Let the Saints keep sco’in’
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Things are gettin so much better
Life is gettin so much easier
We just got to pull together
Don’t it make you feel good
You know what I mean
Don''t it make you feel
Like a Zooloo King
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
To-to de Mardi Gras
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