Monk heads on psg

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 11 Oct 2022 2:11 pm

yesterday was the 105th anniversary of Thelonious Monk's birth. one of my hobbies is trying to work his tunes out on the steel, which started as a novelty but grew into an obsession. I never thought songs like Brilliant Corners or Thelonious could be played on our instrument -- I'm still not sure they can -- but it's fun trying.

on Oct 1st I challenged myself to record a video per day leading up to Monk's birthday on the 10th. these are quick takes, I didn't have too much time to spend getting them as perfect as I'd like, but here's what I've got so far. I will keep adding to the list as I go. if anyone is interested in tab for these songs, I'm working on that as well.

MONK HEADS on PSG

if you're a Monk fan, check out the 'Monk Heads on Wurly' series on youtube by Ryan Burns which is what inspired me to do the same.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 11 Oct 2022 3:40 pm

I've been following your youtube channel and these videos. Well done.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 12 Oct 2022 6:44 am

I could think of worse ways to spend your time. Well done.

J D Sauser · Post by **J D Sauser** » 12 Oct 2022 9:07 am

... 'some awfully cool stuff there!

... J-D.

Colin Swinney · Post by **Colin Swinney** » 12 Oct 2022 10:51 am

Damn dude, these are awesome!

Mike Greinke · Post by **Mike Greinke** » 13 Oct 2022 4:52 am

Wonderful version of ‘Bemsha Swing’ it sounds great!

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 14 Oct 2022 2:23 am

Scott, that's some wicked good stuff.