What are you listening to right now?

[MIke R]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgAtvJNIdrU

 

[MIke R]

Marvin and Tammi-"Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Any Marvin and Tammi.

do you know Tammi Tyrell fell into Marvins arms in a concert and died a few days later of a brain aneurysm?

 

[Rosemary]

I didn't. Very powerful. And that brings us to Ray Charles and "If I Could".

 

[MIke R]

brings me to putting the brat to bed and now its movie time
but keep those Motown memories coming!

 

[Voosh]

One hell of a tune - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."


As for Tammi Terrell - she was a nice lady. A victim of spousal abuse. A story that Motown covered up. This is only part of the sad, real story:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammi_Terrell


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz-UvQYAmbg


They died way too young. I've never believed in "the good die young." Sometimes, I wonder. I guess I'll just trudge on, watch the next sunrise and do the best I can.

 

[Rosemary]

Me either. Keep on trudging; we are, too.

 

[Eddie]

Garland Jeffreys does a great cover of "What Does It Take":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plsQMB1o6Vg

 

[Voosh]

Early Sunday mornings sometimes get me reflecting on the fun every day is (or isn't.) I'm glad.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEKai8PGomg

 

[Voosh]

Nice find Eddie.

 

[Voosh]

I always loved these folks. I always thought they were pure American natives. Guess I was wrong.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redbone_(band)



My wife, who is part American native, always likes when I play their tunes. Works for me.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7eloXr2iak

 

[Rosemary]

We just listened to Appalachian Spring. Thank you Aaron Copland.

 

[Voosh]

In a jazz mood tonight. Started off slow with some records and CDs. Then went to Youtube and found this gem by John Coltrane with transcription. Now that's some playin'. (The comments were fun to read also.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kotK9FNEYU


Another of my favorites, who I had playing in the background earlier, is John Scofield. Had to go to his site (he's very generous with music clips and copies of his studio transcriptions) and post two of my favorites that he did with Medeski/Martin/Wood. BTW, always a great show to see when he's in town.


http://www.johnscofield.com/scoaudio/agogo/chank.mp3

http://www.johnscofield.com/sheetmusic/chank.pdf



http://www.johnscofield.com/scoaudio/agogo/boozer.mp3

http://www.johnscofield.com/sheetmusic/boozer.pdf




Don't get me started on Bela Fleck, I'm just popping in a couple of his CDs and am gonna kick back and enjoy.

 

[Voosh]

Aw heck. I'm just stuck on this Scofield stuff.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjqv_4HZOQw&feature=fvst


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgyHqJ4U1UE (Netherlands)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YRSCE_ESzc (Italy)



Wait. Wait. Some more "traditional" playing.



http://www.johnscofield.com/scoaudio/54/01 Carlos.mp3


http://www.johnscofield.com/scoaudio/54/06 Imaginary Time.mp3


http://www.johnscofield.com/scoaudio/54/09 Out of The City.mp3 (Out Of The City - says it all to me.)


Sure, some of this ain't purist jazz (lotsa funk.) Scofield can play "traditional" jazz with the best of them. He also experiments with all sorts of concepts and plays with various different artists all over the world.

 

[Voosh]

One of my favorite tunes when cruising, too fast, on roads. Wes Montgomery - "West Coast Blues." It has a calming influence when in tight situations on the road. IMHO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=829DIYHh4_o



Old classic:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY6kDCwc7II&feature=fvst



This plays well when we don't want to drive 55, too:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WixKYvO__no

 

[Voosh]

Eddie,

Is this the player?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajyiWP891-w

 

[Eddie]

Voosh,
That's Vinnie.

 

[Voosh]

Eddie,

I hope to see him live sometime. Cool.

More...


http://www.myspace.com/vinniejames

 

[Voosh]

Haunting tune. Sometimes hummed it to myself when wet, cold and feeling like the rope has run out.

(One version of this by "Blind Faith".)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDAttqJ3qcg

 

[JEK]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfhRl34xWGs[/youtube]

 

[Voosh]

Great tune JEK. Thnx.


English translation:


"Se Pa pou Dat >> It's been so long!

Since I was little
My heart chose you
You're like a melody
that makes me feel like I am in paradise
Please, Please, remove me from this cold
Please just give me one smile

ref:
it's been so long
I've been sing for you
It's been so long
I've been dreaming about you.
it's been so long
I've been sing for you..

oh yeah

Since I was little
My heart chose you
Just like the holy spirit
You've taken over my body
Please, Please, bring me in
Please make me feel alive

ref:
it's been so long
I've been sing for you
It's been so long
I've been dreaming about you.
it's been so long
I've been sing for you..

oh yeah

Now I am a grown up
but still I'm still in love with you
I can't give you money
But I have great feelings for you
that shine like diamonds
I don't have to swear
believe me sincerely
this love has been here for a while
wwoo, wooo, yeah

ref:
it's been so long
I've been sing for you
It's been so long
I've been dreaming about you.
it's been so long
I've been sing for you..

oh yeah

How many ways do I have to ask you
How many ways do I have to beg you
It's been so long, I've been waiting
please remove from the rain

I will wait for the day
the day you will take my hands
So I can take you
somewhere very far
so our love can grow
like a beautiful flower in the early morning
that refuses to fade

I did not translate it word for word
but that's basicaly what it means

Translation by Woodring Saint Preux"








Haitian lyrics:


"Haitian Music Lyrics

Music lyrics from
Alan Cave

Se Pa Pou Dat
Track # 5
Lyrics: Se Pa Pou Dat
Album: Alan Cave

lyrics:
Depi mwen tou piti
se ou menm ké mwen te chwazi
ou se yon bél melodi
ki fé'm santi m lan paradi
tanpri, tranpri wete mwen nan fredi
tanpri fé'm kado yon ti souri

Chorus:
(Se pa pou dat)
ma pe chante pou ou
(se pa pou dat)
ma pé reve de ou
(Se pa pou dat)
Ma pe chante pou ou, oh, yeah

Depi mwen tou piti
se ou mem ke m wen te shwasi
tankou yon sin espri
wanvayi zantray mwen cheri
Tanpri, tanpri rete mwen nan la ri...
O Tanpri vinn banmwen lavi

(se pa se dat)
ma pe chante pou ou
(se pa pou dat)
ma pé reve de ou
ma pé chante pou ou

Jodi-a mwen finn gran
poutan m'damou mem jan
m pa ka ba on lajan
men m gen w bel santiman
ki klere kon diaman
men pa kite m fé seman
ou met kwé m sinseman
Lanmou sa la lontan
wwoo, wooo, yeah

(Se pa pou dat)
ma pe chante pou ou
(Se pa pou dat)
ma pé reve de ou
(se pa pou dat)
ma pé chante pou ou


Ki jan pou m mande'w
( ma pe ret tan n)
Ki jan pou m prie'w
( ma pé ret tan n)
Depi dat mwen la mape retann
vinn wete mwen amba la pli

Ma pe retann jounin ( wo, wo)
jounen wa va ban m min (wo, wo)
pou mwen mennen w ale
yon ti kote byen lwen ( wo, wo, wo )
pou lanmou nou donnen (wo, wo)
Kon bél flé lan seren
ki refise femen ki ferise finin"


Eerie, the Haitian phonetic lyrics match the vid exactly. We just sang along. Thnx.