Nina Simone - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Official Video) drums backing track
Built for players who want to hear the groove more clearly and get to practice without detours.
About this version
Some drum parts make sense on paper and still feel odd under your hands. This version is for closing that gap a bit faster.
Useful for
working on groove and feel
Useful for
cleaning up fills and transitions
Useful for
repeating the section before the section that usually goes wrong
A simple way in
A version for hearing the groove, fills, and transitions more clearly while keeping the shape of the original song intact.
Start with the tricky section, not the whole song. A few good repetitions usually tell you more than one rushed pass from top to bottom.
Once it feels settled, go back to the full arrangement and check whether it still holds together. That is usually where the real answer is.
Notes
"Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Nina Simone Follow Nina Simone everywhere: https://linktr.ee/ninasimone Find this track on the album “Broadway-Blues-Ballads”: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/DLMBMonYT Shop Nina’s music and merch: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/ShopNina This stunning new video for Nina Simone’s iconic track “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” blends the artistry of hand-drawn animation with the expressive energy of contemporary dance, creating a unique and moving visual experience. Through the animated interpretation of choreographed dance, the song gains a new dimension, visually amplifying the timelessness of Simone’s honest and poignant message. This breathtaking piece is cross-medium collaboration between animation director Nevil Bernard and contemporary dancer and choreographer Fukiko Takase. Starting the process from Takase’s filmed solo dance performance of the song , the choreography has been fully interpreted through the use of expressive animated drawings, capturing its essence in a rhythmic and free-form style. The identity-searching protagonist’s silhouette is purposely ambiguous and anonymous to highlight the universality of the feelings manifested through Simone’s struggles and unique performance. Throughout the dance, the protagonist plays with, fights against and ultimately embraces these conflicting emotions. VIDEO CREDITS Direction and Animation: Nevil Bernard Production Company: echo. Executive Producer: Paul Le Baron Director Rep: Cheyenne Shannon at Lark Creative Dancer/Choreographer : Fukiko Takase Audio Technician : Elliot Bernard Shooting Location : Clod Ensemble Video Commissioner: Steven Gottlieb Executive Producer for Verve Records: Clay Mallory FOLLOW NINA Website: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/Website Instagram: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/Instagram TikTok: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/TikTok YouTube: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/Youtube Facebook: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/Facebook Threads: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/Threads X: https://NinaSimone.lnk.to/onX #NinaSimone #DontLetMeBeMisunderstood
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Open the song in the app, stay with the part you came for, and leave the rest for later.