@guero272727 I'm also a long time fan of Mr. Bacharach, but I refer to original Alfie soundtrack where Alfie's theme was composed and played by Sonny Rollins, then after B.B. created the melody.
I love it when someone new suddenly comes out from nowhere and reinvents what a piano can sound like.
Those rare personalities who plays with a spirit of not caring about the fact that pianos have been around since the 1700´s - and that ALL possibles sounds / moods already have been played........personalities who still comes up with something completely new and fresh against all these odds.
This is one of Mehldau's greatest recordings, becauses he lets the song get to him. He doesn't overload it with fancy voicings, complex rhythms or what else he is capable of doing - just a clear, meaningful melody, and a slightly raising intensity that reaches a highly emotional peak. He really respects the tune, and you can hear that throughout the recording.
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turnerwarehouse 1 week ago
This cover is simply fantastic, just a total contrast to Sonny Rollins original.
Think its no easy to get this stuff, as its not included within the regular issue of this concert.
Tks
MadridSoulbrother 8 months ago
@MadridSoulbrother Actually, the original is Burt Bacharach. : )
guero272727 7 months ago
@guero272727 I'm also a long time fan of Mr. Bacharach, but I refer to original Alfie soundtrack where Alfie's theme was composed and played by Sonny Rollins, then after B.B. created the melody.
Regards and tks for posting.
MadridSoulbrother 7 months ago
@MadridSoulbrother I don't think this is the same tune...
avgadutlishma 3 weeks ago in playlist Brad Mehldau Trio
The audience sounds uneasy. Like they can't just sit still and listen to the music.
mrpossibilities 1 year ago 2
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I love it when someone new suddenly comes out from nowhere and reinvents what a piano can sound like.
Those rare personalities who plays with a spirit of not caring about the fact that pianos have been around since the 1700´s - and that ALL possibles sounds / moods already have been played........personalities who still comes up with something completely new and fresh against all these odds.
Brad Mehldau is one of these rare personalities.
A true genius if you ask me...
perchst 1 year ago
I agree with amanand88keys !!!!
Trollhatten01 1 year ago
fully agree this is what i have been searching for!
celinetanm2 1 year ago
This is one of Mehldau's greatest recordings, becauses he lets the song get to him. He doesn't overload it with fancy voicings, complex rhythms or what else he is capable of doing - just a clear, meaningful melody, and a slightly raising intensity that reaches a highly emotional peak. He really respects the tune, and you can hear that throughout the recording.
AManAnd88Keys 1 year ago 6