This was and still is the only album I bought by an artist I never heard of simply because tower records personnel was playing it way back when record stores existed.
@mescaleros666 I agree, cos this tune is one of the best of the 80s film hits, and it just wouldn't make sense if people dislike this gem. It has all a love "song" needs; passion, feeling, touch. It holds a living edge in its syncopated rhythm. It's melodic, positive and flighty, just like a true love theme needs.
Not all, but most of those negative voters are mere representatives of the shallow lifestyle, modern civilization have become accustomed to.
This is one of my absolute favourite songs!! It makes you smile for the sheer joy of being alive! I think of water skipping over stones in a brook on a sunny day. Corny, but true.
If I remember correctly, Dave Grusin has won an Academy Award, nominated seven times, won six Grammys, nominated eight times, and nominated for four Golden Globes. If that isn't recognition, we may have to redefine the word.
Many years ago when I lived in Durban South Africa my daughter and I walked past a music store that happened to be playing this number. We stopped, listened, moved on and backtracked. I went into the store bought the album and was hooked on Dave Grusin from then on. He is a brilliant musician, I have all his albums and never tire of playing his music.. My grandchildren are now hooked on him.
I must say the beat and rythm of this song is so African. It was a hit in South Africa among jazz fusion lovers. Thank you for the upload. Fantastic music.
@mikekgoroeadira Grusin said his inspiration for this song came while he was driving through the Rockies. But "fusion" can take its cue from various sources.
This is a great piano them. I love it, When i heat it first time i belive that is Weather Report ... Tha way of this song, the original, is Weather Report way.... Drums, lead keyboards, and the way of the bass player is the same like Patituci bass player.... The same way.... Any way is beattefulll.... i live it!
its amazing how smooth and flowing the music sounds, and every instrument compliments each other and connects with each other, i think thats why it sounds so amazing, it reminds me of Ireland for some reason anyone else get that too???
@matt jay It reminds me of the ending ewok theme to Star Wars Return of the Jedi, hence the name mountain dance ha ha, I could literally start a camp fire on a mountain and dance around it listening to this song NAKED! ha ha XD
I think that Bela Fleck must be a large fan of Mr. Grusin because this sounds a WHOOOOLE lot like the Flecktones. If someone'd told me it was, I would've believed them, no question. Really good stuff though. Just watched The Firm which he scored and looked him up.
It's to bad more people don't know of this song. What a great tune to relax, or fall asleep to. Everyone I have ever played this song for has loved it, and asked whos that? or what songs that?.
This is one of the few tunes I listen to to calm my nerves or lift my mood. I wish I could play a piano just so I could play this song. Thank you Dave for all your music.
@TheBrassHole Dave is wearing a cowboy hat on this album cover but its not country and western its just cause he is a jazz pianist from colorado [he did an interview in downbeat and said he made a new cd but doesnt know if he is going to make another one there ie no where to market it al l the lite jazz stations are gone ].
@TheBrassHole : LOVE Vince Guaraldi!! His music has so much personality and so many different elements within. My mother loved (loves) Vince so it brings back happy childhood memories as well. :)
@TheBrassHole : LOVE Vince Guaraldi!! His music has so much personality and so many different elements within. My mother loved (loves) Vince so it brings back happy childhood memories as well. :) She played lots of David Grusin too!
@TheBrassHole Dave Grusin and Vince Guaraldi, like some other great musicians, never got the recognition they deserved because they made beautiful music. Not cool. Not badass. Another name would add is Joe Sample. All wonderful, highly skilled pianists and composers which I truly admire. Tons of fantastic musicianship. But rarely on any list of "great composers/pianists".... I think there are at least enough people in this world who recognize and admire their fantastic talent.
@kornishguy lots not go overboard with him he is a lite jazz pianist he did a cd lately but he said he wasnt sure if he was going to do another one no way to market it all the lite jazz radio stations are gone
@spacepatrolman I'd hope that if you asked at a "classic Jazz" station, the DJs there would find a way to fit some Grusin or Guaraldi in .... After all, even WNOP played Spyro Gyra from time to time. Heck, they even gave the Delta Queen's steamship calliope airplay one afternoon! (Just opened the window and pointed a mic out the window)
@spacepatrolman I'd hope that if you asked at a "classic Jazz" station, the DJs there would find a way to fit some Grusin or Guaraldi in .... After all, even WNOP played Spyro Gyra from time to time. Heck, they even gave the Delta Queen's steamship calliope airplay one afternoon! (Just opened the window and pointed a mic out the window)
Why the dislikes? its an amazing piece!
DeanoPiano 1 month ago
@DeanoPiano justin beiber is to blame for this
ECNeeba 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Dave Grusin
This was and still is the only album I bought by an artist I never heard of simply because tower records personnel was playing it way back when record stores existed.
letmein1541 3 months ago in playlist Dave Grusin Mountain Dance
My son introduced me to this album 20 years ago,. Robbie Vincent used Friends & Strangers as his sig tune. All great.
kornishguy 3 months ago
名ｻｳﾝﾄﾞ･ｸﾘｴｲﾀｰ､ﾃﾞｲヴ･ｸﾞﾙｰｼﾝ､みずみずしいﾅｲｽ･ｸﾛｽｵｰヴｧｰ･ｱﾙﾊﾞﾑ"ﾏｳﾝﾃﾝ･ﾀﾞﾝｽ"～～鉈ﾄﾞﾗﾏｰ､ﾊｰヴｨｰ･ﾒｲｿﾝ万歳 #jazzm
blackandtanful 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Dave Grusin
208 people disliked not the song, but the cover photograph!
mescaleros666 5 months ago
@mescaleros666 I agree, cos this tune is one of the best of the 80s film hits, and it just wouldn't make sense if people dislike this gem. It has all a love "song" needs; passion, feeling, touch. It holds a living edge in its syncopated rhythm. It's melodic, positive and flighty, just like a true love theme needs.
Not all, but most of those negative voters are mere representatives of the shallow lifestyle, modern civilization have become accustomed to.
conexant51 4 months ago in playlist Dave Grusin Mountain Dance
Love the flute.
roxtar10870 5 months ago
a precision and clarity of notes is impressionant!!! perfect!!
mariomusico2010 6 months ago
...thanks for posting
pallaszero4 6 months ago
who disliked this?????
very nice song.
SuperNinjaDrummer 8 months ago
My son introduced me to this album 20 years ago.Robbie Vincent used " Either Way " as his sig tune for years on Radio 2 ?. Superb music.
kornishguy 8 months ago
I remember my mum playing this when i was a kid, so many memories
Kallytom 9 months ago
I love this song! Very relaxing
TheCalebson 10 months ago
@TheCalebson Thank you, I have been trying to find the words to describe this song (to myself)
ladycat629 6 months ago
This is one of my absolute favourite songs!! It makes you smile for the sheer joy of being alive! I think of water skipping over stones in a brook on a sunny day. Corny, but true.
carolam46 10 months ago
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entefx 10 months ago
If I remember correctly, Dave Grusin has won an Academy Award, nominated seven times, won six Grammys, nominated eight times, and nominated for four Golden Globes. If that isn't recognition, we may have to redefine the word.
doc2skate 10 months ago
Many years ago when I lived in Durban South Africa my daughter and I walked past a music store that happened to be playing this number. We stopped, listened, moved on and backtracked. I went into the store bought the album and was hooked on Dave Grusin from then on. He is a brilliant musician, I have all his albums and never tire of playing his music.. My grandchildren are now hooked on him.
winniefisher 10 months ago
Favolosa!
ariacurva 11 months ago
In the 80's the BBC World Service used this as the theme for their arts program. It was only after several years I finally heard it on the radio.
RMoribayashi 1 year ago
I love this song...gives me goose bumps every time I hear it! Fantastico!
DANTE5321 1 year ago
Love this happy tune, is so beautiful.
jpavan12 1 year ago
I must say the beat and rythm of this song is so African. It was a hit in South Africa among jazz fusion lovers. Thank you for the upload. Fantastic music.
mikekgoroeadira 1 year ago
@mikekgoroeadira You're Welcome!!
musicminor25 1 year ago
@mikekgoroeadira Grusin said his inspiration for this song came while he was driving through the Rockies. But "fusion" can take its cue from various sources.
BadSneakers 1 year ago
there is the song called Kitcen Dance???
ObeseTh3s3cr3t 1 year ago
Very nice! Thanks Leon!
TheCalebson 1 year ago
looks alot like george w bush
travlrstone 1 year ago
This is a great piano them. I love it, When i heat it first time i belive that is Weather Report ... Tha way of this song, the original, is Weather Report way.... Drums, lead keyboards, and the way of the bass player is the same like Patituci bass player.... The same way.... Any way is beattefulll.... i live it!
This song is great!
caroll12 1 year ago
Beautiful!
jazzysbag 1 year ago
Incredible !!!!! amazing !!
bobandriamifidy 1 year ago
Very Nice !
mamesibamarukomidori 1 year ago
NICE TRACK ¡¡¡¡
SOULMUSICFX 1 year ago
Acclamations!
mrqwertz1 1 year ago
disgustingly awesome... pure badness...
homeboy's got magic fingers...
naughtydreadz 1 year ago
its amazing how smooth and flowing the music sounds, and every instrument compliments each other and connects with each other, i think thats why it sounds so amazing, it reminds me of Ireland for some reason anyone else get that too???
mattTjay 1 year ago
@matt jay It reminds me of the ending ewok theme to Star Wars Return of the Jedi, hence the name mountain dance ha ha, I could literally start a camp fire on a mountain and dance around it listening to this song NAKED! ha ha XD
DeanoPiano 1 year ago
@DeanoPiano i was thinking, more or less, the exact same thing
dlogan93 1 year ago
@dlogan93 Ha ha its ace init
DeanoPiano 1 year ago
@mattTjay Yes, I get it, because it's a happy tune.
jpavan12 1 year ago
I think that Bela Fleck must be a large fan of Mr. Grusin because this sounds a WHOOOOLE lot like the Flecktones. If someone'd told me it was, I would've believed them, no question. Really good stuff though. Just watched The Firm which he scored and looked him up.
mcverlei 1 year ago
It's to bad more people don't know of this song. What a great tune to relax, or fall asleep to. Everyone I have ever played this song for has loved it, and asked whos that? or what songs that?.
yubertuber1 2 years ago
@yubertuber1
It´s a " song to relax".Very smooth and peacefull,but IT IS HARD AS HELL TO PLAY hahaha
Awesome piece btw ;)
AliothSenator 1 year ago
This is one of the few tunes I listen to to calm my nerves or lift my mood. I wish I could play a piano just so I could play this song. Thank you Dave for all your music.
Phenomonalme 2 years ago
I'm learning a special version, made for single piano (no drums, bas, synth or anything else, just a piano) do you want me to post it when I'm done?
and I agree, It's so soothing, i haven't listened to anything for the past 3 days.. :D
eselta 2 years ago
This tune was used in a movie once, "Falling in Love" with Meryl Streep and Robert de Niro. Brings back memories of a lost love. Thnx for posting :-)
elskergodmusik 2 years ago 4
Wonderful
HughPryor 2 years ago
Perfeito. conheco este album desde que ele lançou. Se mantem Sempre atual!
tonsalll 2 years ago
TV PROMO MUSIC ;-)
soundelicias 2 years ago
Wonderful stuff.
Catchfraser 2 years ago
Classic Dave Grusin tune...one of many Dave Grusin tunes that garnered much of my attention when I was a kind....thanks for the excellent post.
TLDavis1230 2 years ago 2
i soooo love this music
Pamelambert 2 years ago
Nice song it sounds so peaceful and something for you to listen to after a hard day at work.
RussellAthletics 2 years ago 6
dave Grusin is the most underrated musician ever
kornishguy 2 years ago 26
I agree. Him and Vince Guaraldi never got the recognition they deserved in my book.
TheBrassHole 2 years ago 15
You are right! Agree 100%!
MoosicandCritters 2 years ago
@TheBrassHole Dave is wearing a cowboy hat on this album cover but its not country and western its just cause he is a jazz pianist from colorado [he did an interview in downbeat and said he made a new cd but doesnt know if he is going to make another one there ie no where to market it al l the lite jazz stations are gone ].
spacepatrolman 2 years ago
@TheBrassHole : LOVE Vince Guaraldi!! His music has so much personality and so many different elements within. My mother loved (loves) Vince so it brings back happy childhood memories as well. :)
precise428 1 year ago
@TheBrassHole : LOVE Vince Guaraldi!! His music has so much personality and so many different elements within. My mother loved (loves) Vince so it brings back happy childhood memories as well. :) She played lots of David Grusin too!
precise428 1 year ago
@TheBrassHole Dave Grusin and Vince Guaraldi, like some other great musicians, never got the recognition they deserved because they made beautiful music. Not cool. Not badass. Another name would add is Joe Sample. All wonderful, highly skilled pianists and composers which I truly admire. Tons of fantastic musicianship. But rarely on any list of "great composers/pianists".... I think there are at least enough people in this world who recognize and admire their fantastic talent.
aihoschema 3 months ago in playlist James Jazz
@kornishguy duuuuude it's mad
Spankeedoodle 1 year ago
@kornishguy lots not go overboard with him he is a lite jazz pianist he did a cd lately but he said he wasnt sure if he was going to do another one no way to market it all the lite jazz radio stations are gone
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@spacepatrolman I'd hope that if you asked at a "classic Jazz" station, the DJs there would find a way to fit some Grusin or Guaraldi in .... After all, even WNOP played Spyro Gyra from time to time. Heck, they even gave the Delta Queen's steamship calliope airplay one afternoon! (Just opened the window and pointed a mic out the window)
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@spacepatrolman I'd hope that if you asked at a "classic Jazz" station, the DJs there would find a way to fit some Grusin or Guaraldi in .... After all, even WNOP played Spyro Gyra from time to time. Heck, they even gave the Delta Queen's steamship calliope airplay one afternoon! (Just opened the window and pointed a mic out the window)
apple2forever 10 months ago
It's amazing!!!! just amazing!
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