I know plenty of versions of The Sky is Crying but my ear training can't help me find you the one in A. One of my most favorites is the version done by Elmore James. I doubt anyone could not FEEL this:
If it helps the wiki, The Sky Is Crying (song), lists about 18 recorded versions. Happy Huntin'!
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Why does it matter? Are you looking for a version to play with? There is a great piece of software called "Amazing Slowdowner" tat allows you shift the pitch of any song on playback - you can write it out to a file in the new pitch. You can also speed up/slow down music, and loop over specific parts. I find it really useful. There are other products that do the same thing but this is the one I use. Very cheap and does just I need. ---------- /Greg
ya diggs even butter sit's the harp out except for the pretty basic solo. Which brings up the discussion of how he decided which songs to or not to play harp on???
I mean Shake Your Moneymaker should have harp written all over it - but he doesn't play. ---------- ~Banned in Boston!
I'm bumping this because i'm interested in the answer to Barry's question. I've got the voodoo shaman technology curse. NONE of these things ever works for me as well people say they work for them.
and as far as the sky is cryin...it always goes back to SRV for me
You sure Mr.D ? Doesn't quite seem to be A. Can't match it up with the D in second pos. or A in first. I think that's in E. ---------- My YouTube Channel
Last Edited by on Jan 25, 2011 12:43 PM
Ah, gotcha. Well, if you find a version one or even two keys off in either direction, practice in 2nd or 1st to that key-the reed reaction when you switch to a D harp for 2nd in A isn't much different than playing on a C or E harp(assuming you have other keys?). Now, playing it on an A harp, for instance, would require a noticeable difference in embouchere from a D, but beyond that switching from a low-keyed, long reed harp, you' be fine. Transposing on a harp is easy-just grab another one! Muscle memory and your ear will do the rest.
NOTE:Some guitarists insist on detuning half a step, as SRV did. This might require you carry some flats if they don't give in and play in the whole key tuned to E in lieu of Eb. ----------
Todd L. Greene, Professor of Meaningless Trivia
Last Edited by on Jan 25, 2011 1:08 PM
You may not like this idea, but my suggestion is to buy a Zoom recorder and record them. There are a multitude of arrangements of that tune. If you found one in A, it would likely be wrong anyway. The recorder would also allow you to record your playing. It was the best money that I spent.
Find the version you LIKE and use Amazing Slowdowner to change the pitch until it is in the key of A. This make may the vocals sound funny but it will preserve the groove 100%/
@Barry - it is very easy. You can download a trial version for free - it won't let you save stuff out if I remember correctly. You'll find it at http://www.ronimusic.com/ - for both Windoze and Mac.
You can do the same thing in Audacity and it's free. Import the file and select all. Then select Effect-Change pitch. You need to know how many half steps to adjust it, but you can count that out.
