@MarcIsPaco bro...You've really have hit the nail on the head! I've listened to this tune for over 30 years now, mainly on a wonderful Barclay French import vinyl LP, but also on CD. And although I have a VAST collection of Django on vinyl and CD, this particular tune/take consistently has pulled me back in for revisits more than any other. And that says a lot considering my love for Django's available catalog. Thanks for the post!
I recall the original liner notes, written by Charles Delauney ( a friend of D.R) stating that there was a "certain ennui about the session" ..a sadness and premonition that Django had that he didn't have long. Delauney stated that it was the most emotional version of "Nuages" ever done.
@taildragger53 very interesting facts. Thanks for posting them here! You CAN feel that emotion in this recording, it's really easy to connect to the feel, few recordings can pull one in so emotionally, and so easily as this one does.
@SatchmoSings I hear you, and although I agree that the rest of the backup used is sometimes quite weak for mnay of the electric sessions, it just again shows the strength of Django's playing abilities to easily refocus the attention to the overall musical theme being presented.
Most folk really criticise Reinhardt's electric period and say he never got to grips with amplification.
This session really proves the wrong. Heart wrenching phrasing. On the track "Night & Day", from this same session, Django displays some chromatic phrasing that paved the way to Be bop. I think most musicians couldn't keep up with Reinhardt but Hubert Rostaing sounded good with him (IMHO)
I got it on vinyl. I confirm this is Django Reinhardt playing on an electric guitar solo, the background arrangement was laid down after his death, & I kind of remember that this version was released for the first time in 1968 for his 15th death commemoration.
This may be Django's best performance of this song. Oddly I first heard it on an album called "Django Reinhardt swing it lightly", featuring the 1953 recordings of Django Reinhardt and the 1968 overdubbed arrangements by Jazz Guitar Unlimited - kind of like a guitar version of Lambert--Hendricks-Ross vocal trio. Does anyone have that version? I belive it is a now out-of-print Columbia record.
God, that was great. I've heard some of Django's electric recordings and have always been partial to the 1930s stuff on the Selmer accoustic, but this recording of Nuages is just spectacular. I watch all the "great guitarists" on Youtube, but none of the speedfreak circus acts can ever equal this man's absolute eloquence with the instrument. I am often astonished how many guitarists either don't know or are just vaguely aware of Django. He influenced every great guiarist, directly of indirectly
So delightful hearing the notes voiced in such a magnificent way. Each note reachs within and screams for you to listen as the harmonics grabbs at your very heart strings. If I had the cute SKYPE ICON of the dancing figure-I would put it right here.XXX Because I feel myself dancing and twirling in Dream Land. <3 <3 <3 to you for posting guildx700 and for the share from a pure magnificent Beiing. ;)
So many beautiful licks all over the place. :-) Love Soft-Swing. You can feel yourself being led on the dance floor with the man of your dreams. ;-) Chills still running through my b-o-d-y. Thanks for the thoughtfulness of sharing. I cherish each one. Peace and Love to you. ;-)
There was nobody like Django. He had chops; but he also had a quality that touched your heart. He created moods and could make you feel what the song was about.
In Paris, Django's vibe still dominated the streets, and people keep his music alive.
I love some of the recordings of Django playing electric. This sounds too well recorded compared to the ones I have heard. Sorry if I'm being skeptical.
This IS Django. I have the record as well as the CD. You can buy this EXACT tune here by hitting to Amazon or iTunnes button. In fact it is copywrited and I had to get permission to even post the tune here.
@TheDebate1 I have the album. Only 2 songs are Django, and the rest other odd stuff that is from blues to borderline ?????. It is also on another album. Similar compilation.
I don't know the exact point in time, but Django used a Gibson electric for the 1953 Sessions. Earlier (1946?) he also used a Gibson L5 with a DeArmond pickup for a short time during his tour with Duke Ellington. I really don't know the exact specifics on it all though.
@guildx700 I was just about to ask what guitar Django used here but I see you have already anticipated my question.Many thanks. I would have guessed Gibson
he went electric but he still recorded unplugged during the rome sessions in 1949.
Most of the time he played electric but with his stimered selmer like on this tune. he even made a hole at the back of the guitar because he thought it would sound better
I just learned about this guy 30 minutes ago, wow! Spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
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Django's fingers were burnt and continued to burn.
ElJimmie 1 month ago
1:58 = Great lick!
quailblaster 3 months ago
this is my first time to see " no thumbs down " on a music video :D
adastra1234 5 months ago
the greatest 2 finger guitarist EVER !!
wisesatyr72 5 months ago
Never before have I heard such emotion portrayed on this instrument. Phenomenal.
MarcIsPaco 6 months ago
@MarcIsPaco bro...You've really have hit the nail on the head! I've listened to this tune for over 30 years now, mainly on a wonderful Barclay French import vinyl LP, but also on CD. And although I have a VAST collection of Django on vinyl and CD, this particular tune/take consistently has pulled me back in for revisits more than any other. And that says a lot considering my love for Django's available catalog. Thanks for the post!
guildx700 6 months ago
This was done just weeks before he died.
I recall the original liner notes, written by Charles Delauney ( a friend of D.R) stating that there was a "certain ennui about the session" ..a sadness and premonition that Django had that he didn't have long. Delauney stated that it was the most emotional version of "Nuages" ever done.
taildragger53 7 months ago
@taildragger53 very interesting facts. Thanks for posting them here! You CAN feel that emotion in this recording, it's really easy to connect to the feel, few recordings can pull one in so emotionally, and so easily as this one does.
guildx700 6 months ago
@guildx700 There's a certain sort of spookiness about the whole session..especially when you hear this on vinyl.
The hair stood up on the back of my neck when i 1st heard the LP.
Thank you for the reply!
taildragger53 6 months ago
I've generally preferred Reinhardt's electric playing; I prefer its "minimalism."
The problem is, though, the other musicians he played with are generally not as good as the rest of The Quintet of The Hot Club of France.
SatchmoSings 7 months ago
@SatchmoSings I hear you, and although I agree that the rest of the backup used is sometimes quite weak for mnay of the electric sessions, it just again shows the strength of Django's playing abilities to easily refocus the attention to the overall musical theme being presented.
guildx700 6 months ago
@SatchmoSings I agree with you.
Most folk really criticise Reinhardt's electric period and say he never got to grips with amplification.
This session really proves the wrong. Heart wrenching phrasing. On the track "Night & Day", from this same session, Django displays some chromatic phrasing that paved the way to Be bop. I think most musicians couldn't keep up with Reinhardt but Hubert Rostaing sounded good with him (IMHO)
taildragger53 6 months ago
bonne version bravo !!!!
VICKINGPOWERS 9 months ago
this is where BB King got his "grace" from......
codehendrix 9 months ago
0 dislike. there's a justice in this world.
elboydu14 10 months ago
hummmmmmmmm! DJANGO tu nous manques!!!!!! j'adore depuis 40 ans. merci
petibosco 10 months ago
I got it on vinyl. I confirm this is Django Reinhardt playing on an electric guitar solo, the background arrangement was laid down after his death, & I kind of remember that this version was released for the first time in 1968 for his 15th death commemoration.
suprafunkin 11 months ago
This may be Django's best performance of this song. Oddly I first heard it on an album called "Django Reinhardt swing it lightly", featuring the 1953 recordings of Django Reinhardt and the 1968 overdubbed arrangements by Jazz Guitar Unlimited - kind of like a guitar version of Lambert--Hendricks-Ross vocal trio. Does anyone have that version? I belive it is a now out-of-print Columbia record.
minor02nd 1 year ago
dans les nuages...
marc195051 1 year ago
Enjoying so lovely!
tahidor 1 year ago
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taildragger53 1 year ago
anyone else notice the lick at 3:02 is strikingly similar to the beginning of the head of Donna Lee by Charlie Parker?
stroids 1 year ago
God, that was great. I've heard some of Django's electric recordings and have always been partial to the 1930s stuff on the Selmer accoustic, but this recording of Nuages is just spectacular. I watch all the "great guitarists" on Youtube, but none of the speedfreak circus acts can ever equal this man's absolute eloquence with the instrument. I am often astonished how many guitarists either don't know or are just vaguely aware of Django. He influenced every great guiarist, directly of indirectly
zalman595 1 year ago 12
@zalman595 yep that pretty much sums it up
Rory99M 1 year ago
@zalman595 your reply is exactly to the point, no more words need be added.Glad you enjoyed it.
guildx700 8 months ago
@zalman595 Your words are soooo right on target. I could not have said it better. Thanks for your post Bro!
guildx700 6 months ago
brings tears to my eyes... perfection!!!
Pan3405 1 year ago
pretty sure he was playing a B.C Rich Warlock at this point in his career!
goosemole 1 year ago
The best
76Soco 1 year ago
Ohhhhhh this one is so perfectly beautiful!!!!!!Thnx for putting it here!!!!
lotusesther 1 year ago
i bet he played a jackson warrior
ragerpez 1 year ago
the album this is from is called jazz in paris: nuages. you can find it on itunes
boogster123321 1 year ago
@boogster123321
guildx700 1 year ago
@boogster123321 it's available right here with the link on the video. :)
guildx700 1 year ago
@guildx700 oh i didnt notice
boogster123321 1 year ago
So delightful hearing the notes voiced in such a magnificent way. Each note reachs within and screams for you to listen as the harmonics grabbs at your very heart strings. If I had the cute SKYPE ICON of the dancing figure-I would put it right here.XXX Because I feel myself dancing and twirling in Dream Land. <3 <3 <3 to you for posting guildx700 and for the share from a pure magnificent Beiing. ;)
nancyl2 1 year ago
So many beautiful licks all over the place. :-) Love Soft-Swing. You can feel yourself being led on the dance floor with the man of your dreams. ;-) Chills still running through my b-o-d-y. Thanks for the thoughtfulness of sharing. I cherish each one. Peace and Love to you. ;-)
nancyl2 1 year ago
the lick at 2:03 is fucking outta line. i've been rewinding it for the past 15 minutes. holy shit.
Decayedguitar 1 year ago
@Decayedguitar for sure, you hit the nail on the head, wonderful, flowing lick for sure.
guildx700 8 months ago
meravigliosa!!
nellaefabio 1 year ago
souds like he altered his picking technique slightly in that he plays with greater dynamics when playing an electric.
IpkisStanley 2 years ago
Thanks!!
There was nobody like Django. He had chops; but he also had a quality that touched your heart. He created moods and could make you feel what the song was about.
In Paris, Django's vibe still dominated the streets, and people keep his music alive.
mysticjaz 2 years ago
I love some of the recordings of Django playing electric. This sounds too well recorded compared to the ones I have heard. Sorry if I'm being skeptical.
TheDebate1 3 years ago
This IS Django. I have the record as well as the CD. You can buy this EXACT tune here by hitting to Amazon or iTunnes button. In fact it is copywrited and I had to get permission to even post the tune here.
guildx700 3 years ago
@TheDebate1 it's available with the link right here on the video.
guildx700 1 year ago
@TheDebate1 I have the album. Only 2 songs are Django, and the rest other odd stuff that is from blues to borderline ?????. It is also on another album. Similar compilation.
Satchmoeddie 9 months ago
Pure merveille
DavidByBrest 3 years ago
buuuuuuuuuuuuuuufmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!
lovebandforprison 3 years ago
I don't know the exact point in time, but Django used a Gibson electric for the 1953 Sessions. Earlier (1946?) he also used a Gibson L5 with a DeArmond pickup for a short time during his tour with Duke Ellington. I really don't know the exact specifics on it all though.
guildx700 3 years ago
"ken burn jazz"
lovebandforprison 3 years ago
@guildx700 I was just about to ask what guitar Django used here but I see you have already anticipated my question.Many thanks. I would have guessed Gibson
zthetha 1 year ago
@guildx700 Actually, during the 1946 tour with Duke, he used an Epiphone Zephyr,
which he also used later on.
StavJazzMan 1 year ago 2
He did not play on an electric guitar but with old "stimer"ed selmer
AREUH50 3 years ago
dude ur wrong when he came to america he didn't bring a guitar at all so they let him borrow an electric and he went electric after that
TheFlamingNuns 2 years ago
You're right but this version has been recorded in 1953. it's the last one before he died.
AREUH50 2 years ago
he went electric but he still recorded unplugged during the rome sessions in 1949.
Most of the time he played electric but with his stimered selmer like on this tune. he even made a hole at the back of the guitar because he thought it would sound better
AREUH50 2 years ago