Pharoah Sanders "You Got To Have Freedom" (1980)

[NUBIANSPACEMONKEY]

man this is amazing........ this burns my fat :D

[gigantor8man]

@AdamandtheMole

Lost Souls! what can you say :-)

[jfdakpey]

世界一　死ぬ前に聞きたいJAZZ

[marcandsebe]

The 6 might be heavy metal lovers. I love the track, one of the best jazz dance tracks ever

[probablylikelynot]

@AdamandtheMole 6 people dont like this song and i respect their opinion

[coosoorlog]

Six people do not have the freedom

[sillybilly972]

Tears it up with that sax!

[grooveshack]

fantastic feel good music, this can lift you out of any low. So much dynamic and amazing playing by everyone especially sax, piano, drums and bass!! This is up there as one of my favourite tracks of ALLTIME!! HAPPY HAPPY DAYS listening to this :-)

[ElectriqueKingdom]

Feel good music.

[RENEGADExSHinObi]

This is sampled on "Keep In The Pocket" - By DJ Deckstream (feat. Talib Kweli) such a phenomenal piece!

[funkyflautist]

good way to end night, if you dislike this, well....

[maisqpoesia9999lcg]

Fantastic!!!! Very, very beautiful!!!!

[overjam1]

Beautiful!!!

[mistymonee]

WoooooHooooooo!!!!!!! Hammmmercy. This is "Church" Rightchhiea!

[benvariamente]

I'm in love and I'm free!

[holycrapIambehind]

This music makes me so happy. I really want to be free.

[eb4207]

Hot summer nights driving down the street,sitting on the porch,and at the jazz clubs you could always here some Pharoah Sanders...innovative,brilliant­, constant,and always gauranteed to bring back pleasant memories..peace and love

[OprahMemorizedPi]

the pic at 3:30 is so epic

[funkyflautist]

deep....

[Classyjazzlady]

This song must go in my private collection as a highlight for summer. It is the perfect soundtrack. High in vibrations... i'm in love!

[Timopartanen2]

Great



[Agoateeman]

Magnificent, every bit of it....

[CROATiANSensationVJ]

Pointed out by fabulous Kyle Stersic young saxophonist originally from Alaska. Great!!!!

[jedimind24]

angry jazz



[edcerc]

he has a comand of harmonics that not many people can claim on any instrument.

[ThomasC1222]

Play on Brother .......

Peace~

[lewiarlo]

Wonderfully talented musician. I've seen him twice at the Jazz Cafe ... both time he was nothing less than amazing!

[SuperFrogrider]

やべぇファラオ萌えだぁ！

[starkweather444]

this is beautiful and spiritual music.

[brandonandrewdad]

@starkweather444

lord yes, saw pharoah in 69 at the black arts festival (pgh), was one of the young bros. at the harambee ctr. got to sit on stage beside lonnie liston smith's piano. leon thomas on vocals, incense blowing across the stage. does the creator have a master plan?

[tribalromp]

This wonderful recording was originally released in 1980 and rereleased on the 2005 Anthology mentioned in the description.

[lilmoe4u]

who knows the remix, with NAS? where can i find it????

[CoachG1000]

This is music...

***jcmcneilband***

[shytalker]

That sound makes me feel soooo good. Thanks ian r

[L390H36D]

Amazing, LEGEND

[jinters1]

I saw him at the Jazz Cafe in London a good few years back now...amazing! x

[lowgrau]

Pharoh is all time

[chiznaz1]

I saw hi perform this at the Catalina bar and Grill- Hollywood in 2003 & 2004. The old location for classic jazz "Shelly's Manhole"

Chiznaz

Masterful performance

[PazToTheMan]

i'm 14 and I love jazz and real hip hop

[sunra3000]

I WAS ON EARTH WITH PHAROAH, IT WAS DUG

[sousazores1]

Such a liberating sax sound. Mr. Sanders is one of a kind. A true blessing

[MultiMemyselfni]

....His music..... is a great teaching source...if you want to learn how to play music...jazz improvisation...love you PHAROAH......then and NOW...!!!!

[makhwushi]

Pharoah is actually my mum. I have anose too. This song makes me want to blow it right now.

[veerleke]

@makhwushi Pharoah i s actually my grandfather's sister son-in-law's second cousins neighbour. I have a happy foot and this song makes me want to tap that . Terrific tune.

[difficultbastard]

@veerleke Pharoah is actually my master Jedi. I have a light-saber too. This song makes me want to duel with it right now.

[makhwushi]

@difficultbastard my mum told me about you.

[Stonefactor]

I'm loving this.

[Goete]

Amazing

[likesonny71]

No words could explain how I feel when I hear this tune....just want to thank God for giving us Pharoah...Amen

[saxandwaxman]

The energy of the infinte love from the mother and father spirit. this is my first time listening to the pharoah. i beleive in master status and this my friends is a master. im still working at the beginner level but i beleive that we can connect with our thought adjusters to give an endless amount of insight and teachings through one's music. i know of john coltrane, lee allen, eddie lockjaw davis, coleman hawkins, but the pharoah takes it to the next level. evolution of mind and spirit

[coosoorlog]

While conveying a sense of harmony and acceptance with the universe, this beautiful music makes me want to be a better person and to treat all others with love and understanding.

[metabutch]

Yes! We may we all have freedom! Thank you Pharoah -- have loved you forever! Thank you Vicki and Dee Dee for those awesome vocals! Peace & blessings all!

[Marseille5]

This is some supreme piece of music, God ! The piano itself is a piece of caviar, but this saxophone above is unreal.

[20caratstone]

Hugs Pharoah! Keep it up forever man... all the best in the coming year! Hope to see you again s-o-o-n!

[Safferoonicle]

The feel of this vibe intrigues me.

[moroccog]

@AdamandtheMole I was thinking the exact same thing as I scrolled down the page.

[bellowheadfan]

I was just checking Sanders out after hearing how he influenced John Martyn so much, I assumed it would be good Jazz and that I'd leave it at that, but I am blown away, this is absolutely fantastic. So glad I looked him up now.

[kingpleasure]

Pharoah has one of the most beautiful tenor sounds ever.....so melodic and rich. That's why the man was and is a giant. I've always loved his playing. Only thing here is I wish the singers hadn't upstaged. Eddie Henderson's great solo.

[TheD00Mster]

WORD

[thassian]

Just Class! simple as that!

[zerodbzerodb]

@Hgclaw You're probably right. A lot of the better modern musicians nod to the awesome music of this era.

[Hgclaw]

This is awesome.

I swear, additionally, Common's song, "Be", must be a nod to this at least by way of its chord progression -- or I'm crazy.

[queenpo9]

Yes, Yes, Yes, Amen, Amen, Amen! Such a distinctive scream for freedom, manhood, womanhood, personhood, Amen, Allah, Jehovah, Yaweh, Jesus, Heru, Ausar! So many names, so many ways! Aungk, Om, Aungk, Om, Uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Hum Allah, Aungk, Om Shanti, Allah, Jevohah, Dance, Sex, Music, Hip-Hop, Be-Bop, and on and on, the beat don't stop til' break of dawn! and then continues, may the force be with you. The force is with us. Evolution, Revolution, Evolution! Change, Adapt, Homeostasis, I AM!

[noirtriptyline]

@queenpo9 Hi, my name is K1....and I'm in love with you.

[94incurabil]

You Just Cant Delete This Video . Ever ! Thanks In Advance . Your Channel Is One Of My Favorites Off Youtube .

[FunkyAlby]

Wonderful

[neofunkyman1]

TOP TOP TOP TUNE

one of my absolute favourites....

Danced to this one back in the day @ the Royal Oak Tooley St!

[Sal1675]

This is quintessentially the track that is associated with Pharoah Sanders and quite rightly so. This piece carries so many hopes and desires of the highest ideals of all humans and manages to do just that in musical form. This is a cry for hope, love, forgiveness and peace and is unsurpassed in terms of dexterity of playing and capturing the heart in the music of the soul for its simply that and doesnt pretend to be anything pretentious. A tribute to the human spirit. Amen.

[TheCalebson]

@Sal1675 I totally agree with you Sal. I love this song! Thanks for sharing it with me some months back.

[musicminor25]

@TheCalebson I love this cut!!! Full of Passion!!!

[Sal1675]

This is quintessentially the track that is associated with Pharoah Sanders and quite rightly so. This piece carries so many hopes and desires of the highest ideals of all humans and manages to do just that in musical form. This is a cry for hope, love, forgiveness and peace and is unsurpassed in terms of dexterity of playing and capturing the heart in the music of the soul for its simply that and doesnt pretend to be anything pretentious. A tribute to the human spirit. Amen.

[nevikmoore]

I wanna get the master tapes and remove the Burt Bacharach vocals. Pharoah don't need no enhancements.

[girljazzlvr]

@nevikmoore so true!

[akiemurad1999]

I break out in goose bumps

[lowgrau]

@akiemurad1999

peace and love

[akiemurad1999]

@lowgrau Same to you

[girljazzlvr]

@akiemurad1999 So true!

[Methotrexat3]

What a tone!

[ZeuhlEmgalai]

Christian Vander's Offering did an amazing version of "You Got To Have Freedom"! :D

[freakbeatno1]

I love the way he comes into a song with an emphasis on tone and emotionality when others are demonstrating technique. And it all swings like the clappers too. Wonderful.

[jazznoize]

I agree that the original is the best but the singers add another dimension to the music. Gotta love that the great Bobby McFerrin is on here!

[myndae]

No disrespect to Pharoah, and the amazing music he produced...I love the concept of freedom in music, and I want the musician to play whatever he feels like...but the singers in the background sound very unfree to me. I can imagine the singers taking it to new levels as well.

[rickylascaze001]

watch?v=-8B6oYvCtMU check dis out guys

[01Dani10]

@rickylascaze001 Dj Deckstream used that sample too: /watch?v=IfvQnVvTsNk

[01Dani10]

@01Dani10 *but the original is still the best :D

[batmanandpebbles]

This is in my Top 3 all Time Records!! We used to have a crew called I Ching that put on parties in late 80's early Ninties and this was always Dropped!!

[Metalisforus]

This dude is Amazing!!!! .. i love the sound ... i love this song ... :D

[Club88EastOrange]

This is Pure Inspiration for The Spirit!

[johnnyamsterdam]

This was the final track of theo parrish' set in Amsterdam last night... YOU GOTTA HAVE FREEDOM BABY!!!!!

[usfins]

happy happy chit, gracia's.

[rickylascaze001]

I sampled dis song i totally forgot chek it out on youtube its called children of tomorrow

[bronze139]

Man I ran into Pharoah in Blues Alley he took his time to chat...what a passionate jazz song for peace...

[akiemurad1999]

Sounds of freedom for the world. What is left for the poor and suffering .......FREEDOM

[ChadizzleFoshizzle]

He looks like he could be the man on the moon

[homePicShow]

Some one should post a piano cover for this tune ;)

[homePicShow]

So prolific. I love all Pharoah's back catalogue

[echoplus2020]

damn, I just heard about him today and haven't stopped listening for an hour. This is pure genius.

[Derral147]

all i need is a sax and i've got all the freedom i need

[flybynight420]

That piano player is insane

[TheRealCodeBlack]

That's John Hicks, man! Pure genius!

[flybynight420]

I can't decide if it's pure genuis, total genuis, or utter genius, I love Pharoah's playing, but John Hicks' opening solo is the best part of the tune for me, sound perfectly formed and executed.

[slapmyfunkybass]

@flybynight420 i think it's john hicks

[zzausel]

@flybynight420 sounds a bit like michel camilo. the whole piece is brimming over with life

[johnnyamsterdam]

wow, dopeness galore is a dope label! they keep the old jazz spirit alive, check out the last recordings of chet baker!! i love it!

[LiquidGold2]

Superb

[neofunkyman1]

one of my fav tunes of all time

[TheMinor2major]

Pharoah is actually my cousin. I play the sax too. This song makes me want to play it right now.

[neofunkyman1]

wow what an honour to have such talent in your family. I think I'd be round his house listening to him every day!

[speakwhnspkn2]

@TheMinor2major yeah right. shut up fool

[RightoJoe]

Pure Perfection... my all time favorite as well..

[batmanandpebbles]

My all time fave song!! Terry Humphries Classic!! ICHING BizzNizz!! x

[kelzuya]

refreshing!

[homePicShow]

Has anyone heard a piano solo version of this tune? I'm searching for one.

[dogwitamullet]

coltrane was the father, pharoah the son, and albert ayler the holy ghost

[juvanella]

Freedom, freedom, here it is! I can't hear but a voice out of that sax, and what a joy it sings! It's strong, it's sweet, it's conving, it's sincere and full of hope!! Love this music!

[headphonauts]

@juvanella oh yeah, always makes me smile and dance

[superkulmedkniv25]

@juvanella Couldn't agree more, My friend

[hazmck]

***** :)

[tuberider1976]

unbelievable !!!

[jazzyman63]

WOW !! THIS BLOWS YOU AWAY

[David19225]

This song could go for 2 hours & i still would sing the chorus.

[huipiiing]

i'll sing along with you.

[Roxxxxxxxbottttter]

@David19225 You've got to have freedom, You've got to have freedom....You've got to have peace and love. You've got to have peace and love.

[queenpo9]

Real Music! Always a pleasure to hear Pharoah because he brings back so many pleasant memories. This is when music was music!

[getthis22]

I remember dancing to this in the jazz clubs!!

[dhakaboy1]

Hey bratmeister...you are so right on the money brother. This is a wicked Jazz Dance track ....more of an abstract, modern sense. I am thinking like The Barbican, Royal College of Arts, SOuth Bank kinda choon - YES ?

[TheAremo]

More like the electric ball room or the Freedom Bar each Month with Perry. South Bank and Royal Collage of Arts is so far away from the heart and soul of this music!

[dhakaboy1]

Yeah you are right mate.......of course, of course, Camden Town !!!! I was just thinking of from an abstract, fusion with English modern art places thats all.

[andyth55]

Quality choon!!

[barrybstroke1]

Mr. Sanders has stayed true in expressing the supreme state of being through music. A constant reminder of the Creator. Thank you for sharing this important example of ones devotion to wholesome artistic expression. Yes Sirrr!

[cosmicillusion]

barrybstroke1... you are SO right... he is The Pharoah !

[enthousiastebeat]

thanks fantastic

[bratmeistergeneral]

There is no better jazz dance track. Complete embodiment of freedom and artistic expression.

[blumenrausch]

love it

[jazzaheadandbehind]

thank you for this it is wonderful. Check out the live version on Pharaoh's album "Live"

[Vilens]

i meant to give this comment a thumbs up.

the live version is insanity.

[boostmeup]

this is real black music, not the soulja boy crap!

[westwaytv]

Thank you so much for uploading this.

[JazzyCharles]

John Hicks is a Genius

[Eegunjobi1966]

On 6/25/09,I was lucky enough to meeet him in person ,and speak with him brieflly,and even to take a picture!!!!!!

[Jazzman555]

hes got such a unique sound and its so big !!!!! pharoah is amazing.

[TheAremo]

Great Tune,

[PhuckHue2]

how did he play those harmonics on sax?

[fungonewrong]

he overblows his reed producing something near a growly harmonic thingy.... its hard as hell and sounds great

[Onjord]

1970 - Africa version is better.

[kimidorinrin]

Thank You !

[msea66]

Pharoah Sanders - Genius!!!

Enough said.

[ogkeedah]

EYE should have known this neat treat would come from you.... :-)

[lowgrau]

This song is a Sunday in San Francisco.

[mahoose6]

freddie hubberite flugel, i love it

and pharoah is just amazing

[capitalD1]

this song moves me beyond words...thanks for posting

[malilacreuse]

quel fabuleux john icks

[SunriseFresh]

Wow, who's the pianist? (I didn't say penis, though now you've made me say it, Damn!)

[valvetrom]

well he moves his hand up and down

[rinderstall]

HammerhuetteJazz

It´s not a trumpet rather than a flugelhorn!

[khemetcom]

GOT-TO-HAVE-PEACE-AND-LOVE....­

[boertush]

BA-DA-BA-DA-BI-DAAAA

[mssquirrely]

PEACE & LOVE!

Touches The Soul....I wanna go here some LIVE jazz now

Love It ~ Grt Post!

[dismissed7]

Me Too...let's go!

[SeannyOg]

Amen, Pharoah.

[bubyuki2003]

spiritual.if coltrane is alive now,

he also played like sanders.great performance.

[theseeker61]

More like Pharoah plays like Coltrane. I guess you were relaying the fact that there styles were/are very similiar. You're right, very spiritual. Pharoah played in Trane's band and was very influenced by him greatly as you probably know.

[Jolar70]

I disagree. I think Sanders is a genuine and deeply soulful player who expanded on Coltrane's direction and, perhaps, improved on it. John Coltrane was certainly an amazing innovator in his time, but Sanders' playing elevates these songs in a way that was true to HIS slightly later generation. In the same way that it is said that Albert Ayler inspired Coltrane's later playing, I think Pharoah Sanders found his own very beautiful voice.

[tanrick96]

My Inspiration

[jmet718]

beatiful

[Neo712]

Very nice information. Thank you.

[expresso35]

Simply Amazing Song.

[cosmicillusion]

The " trumpet player " is actually

Eddie Henderson on FLUGELHORN

Another high quality, killer from The Pharoah !

[cohenmg]

who is the trupet player?

[cohenmg]

who is the trumpet player?

[lowgrau]

I think it's Eddie Henderson.

[cohenmg]

thanks a lot