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Episode 6: Today is Tuesday!

4/27/2020

Does it always feel like Tuesday these days, or is it just us?

*We noticed in our careful review of this video that we never actually told you how to play this incredibly complex and subtle game! Here it is: you say "Today is [insert day of week]", however you're feeling. Or, however you want to feel.*

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Episode 5: Freeze & Change

4/20/2020

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Feeling tired of your usual Family Dance Party moves?
Well, we've got you covered with another favorite game!

Tony stayed back in time this week with our ultimate dance party music!

Sample List:
A Joyful Process - Funkadelic - from the album America Eats its Young, 1972, Westbound Records
Mongoose - Elephant's Memory - from the album Take It to the Streets, 1970, Metromedia
The Plum Blossom - Yusef Lateef - from the album Eastern Sounds, 1961, Prestige Records
Brooklyn Beats - Ubiquity Records, 2000, La Vibe Productions
The Wedding - Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) - from the album African Marketplace, 1980, Elektra/Asylum Records

Instrumentation:
Electric Bass, Turntable and SP 303 sampler -- Tony Leva
Electric Guitar -- Brendan Burns

*all samples used without permission but with the utmost respect, admiration, and appreciation of all of the artists*

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Episode 4: Half a Dance Party

4/13/2020

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We may not be able to go anywhere this week
but we are keeping our feet moving!

A long-time fan of hip hop, Tony donned his DJ cap and went to work in the style of late 80's hip hop. We hope you enjoy! Squirrel and Bird certainly got down.

Sample List:
Taj Mahal -- Good Morning Little School Girl - from the album Giant Step, 1969, Columbia Records
Taj Mahal -- Country Blues, Cluck Old Men and Light Rain Blues - from the album De Ole Folks at Home, 1969, Columbia Records
Archie Shepp -- Dem Basses; from the album Mama Too Tight, 1966, MCA Records

Instrumentation:
Dr. Sample SP 303
Numark Direct Drive Turntable
Pioneer Scratch Mixer
Electric bass -- Tony Leva
Electric guitar -- Brendan Burns

*Used without permission but with the utmost respect, admiration and appreciation of Taj Mahal and Archie Shepp and everyone else who played on these records.*

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Episode 3: Please? No!

4/6/2020

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PLEASE play this game with us!
Please...Please?...Please!...PLEASE!!!!

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About This Project

We know that, right now, you’re all spending a lot of time as a “whole family."

So, we're giving you a few moments out of your day where you can enjoy being together.

We're giving you an excuse to giggle, gasp, cheer and play together.

We posted new videos each week between March 24 -
May 9, 2020.

We're currently taking a break from this project. Check out ScreenPLAY! for other ways to stay connected with us!

About The Gottabees

Try This At Home is brought to you by The Gottabees -- a Boston-based ensemble that, for the last seven years, has been happily making “super fun theater for the whole family.”

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Episode 6: Today is Tuesday!

Episode 5: Freeze & Change

Feeling tired of your usual Family Dance Party moves? Well, we've got you covered with another favorite game!

Episode 4: Half a Dance Party

Episode 3: Please? No!

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Feeling tired of your usual Family Dance Party moves?
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