There is a film on you tube of guitarist Emily Remler speaking about music.
She states she can understand musicians without even meeting them - through their music.
This Candace flower person may or may not be an acquaintance of Cole but certainly does not know him. No way is this a flippant song about a love of life. Are you telling me that someone who's friend and partner has been murdered and wife die so young has nothing else to say but how great life has treated him.
1. O well, doesn't look like artdecco is going to respond and let us know what Candace flower means. My theory is Cole is playing with words. It seems that people in America like having there Picture taken with flowers so on the surface it means a 'portrait with flower's'. However, I don't think Richie Cole is as Corny as that. I think there is another meaning. Candace was the name given in ancient Greek literature to the Queens of Kush (now Ethiopia)
@conn6m 2. so Candace in this context means Queen and we know Coles late wife had a flower garden from the album Rises's Rose Garden. Therefore this song means 'Queen of the flowers' or perhaps 'Queen among flowers'. Hmmm ,,,, much more romantic.
I think there is something else about this song that is worth noting (and you will all think Im going a bit mad but it stands out so strong to me)
I think Richie Cole is paraphrasing European Opera.
@conn6m 3. Think about it a second. what is the nature of Opera. They all follow a 3 part rule - 1. We are introduced to the Characters 2. The Characters interact with each other. 3 The result of this interaction is that the characters emerge changed in some way. (and in most case's by tragedy) That is what is happening in Coles 3 part solo. There are other clues. Why does Cole insert an eight bar intoduction before his solo that go'es nowhere.
@conn6m 4.In Charlie Parker's Just friends the intro before his solo is a bridge to modulate to another key, not so in Cole's song the solo key is the same as the song. The only thing I can think of is recitativo before the Aria. ( the Aria being the solo) Other clues are coles phrasing of high and low notes in the final part of his solo high (means heaven) low (means earth) - from Handel.
One other thing is the lyrical nature of this song. You can actually hear words being phrased.
A baby cries but no ones there to hold her - to love her
- and when night comes the dreams of despair'.
Hey, this is just my interpretation we all hear differently but words like 'pretty' and 'nice' don't do such a composition and performance justice. this song goes beyond the simple definition of Jazz.
1. I can just imagine it. The big screen; a steamy Hollywood sex scene. The person on your right munching on crisps, on your left slurping orange juice. A person on the back row shouts 'exploitation of women' and throws a coco cola can at the screen. It hits you right on the head. Yes this is just how I want to hear Richie's music. Look with all due respect to Artdecco who believes he's paying Cole a compliment; this is not how I want to hear such great playing.
2.This is music that can stand alone - demands to be listened to very carefully. It speaks individually to each of us; as Art should. Let me tell you how I hear it. I hear 3 parts to his solo.
Listen to the way Cole phrases the beginning of his solo (2m16s) the notes are strong and joyous but for the first few bars he plays in a call and responce way over 2 bar patterns. Then at around 2m30s the phrases become longer, brighter with strongish accents and cole plays across the bar lines.
3. Now listen what happens at 3m07s. (As the camera angle changes) Cole again starts to play in a Call and responce way over 2 bar patterns. The accents become weaker especially on the low notes. The phrases seem separated and don't flow in the same way as they did in the centre section (from 2m30s). So what is Cole saying. That is what we have to interpret as individuals but I'll tell you how I see it.
4. The first section represents two people meeting its Joyous in the way Cole swings the music. The second section represents a life lived together evident in the passionate repeated riff. The final section represents separation exemplified by the return to call and responce.
Ok, some of you out there think Im some kind of Romantic nut, but who's to say Im not right - only Cole knows what he was thinking and he won't tell ever.
Very unusual song. I keep hearing a Frank Bongiorno Bossa nova appearing here and there. - Anyway there's no comparison. Richie's song (is this a Cole song because I've never heard it before) is far superior. Richie again demonstrates his great ballard playing. Fabulous 5*
1. I just want to add a few more thoughts on this song. (as no one else seems to be commenting on these great videos) Listen to the way Cole is playing the song. There is a very strong syncopation in the preceding beat of each bar. (this is 3/4 time) When Cole uses other Rhythms this syncopation is still implied. If you play along with him but play the notes straight the whole structure and beauty falls away and it sounds just like some corny Strauss waltz (Sorry Strauss fans)
2. Now notice how this syncopation continues into Coles solo - no matter what he plays you can hear it. It gives the whole thing great beauty. When you hear him play that repeated thing it really pushes out at you. Then it is gently submerged but is always there. Now listen when Jeff (I love Jeff by the way -great player) takes over -its gone (or much weaker) and all we hear is the regular 1,2,3. Again when Richie returns its there again and so is the beauty.
@conn6m thanks for that wonderful comment, conn6m. I also agree that Richie has matured wonderfully, and I'm sure he had his fair share of suffering and struggle in his life to shape his personality. I also love this song very much, and how quietly they comment in the end: "pretty, eh? - pretty nice" I second that!
@artdecco Can you elaborate please, The term Candace Flower is alien to me what does it mean. I agree with you but it's more than just Love. Its also Grief. This is Richie Cole's greatest composition and solo to date (in my opinion). It's not just what you hear on the surface (the melodic line) but the effect of what you hear. Tell me what Candace Flower means and that will be the last piece of the Jigsaw for me. I'll tell you all what I think is really happening here.
There is a film on you tube of guitarist Emily Remler speaking about music.
She states she can understand musicians without even meeting them - through their music.
This Candace flower person may or may not be an acquaintance of Cole but certainly does not know him. No way is this a flippant song about a love of life. Are you telling me that someone who's friend and partner has been murdered and wife die so young has nothing else to say but how great life has treated him.
conn6m 1 year ago
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CandaceFlower 1 year ago
1. O well, doesn't look like artdecco is going to respond and let us know what Candace flower means. My theory is Cole is playing with words. It seems that people in America like having there Picture taken with flowers so on the surface it means a 'portrait with flower's'. However, I don't think Richie Cole is as Corny as that. I think there is another meaning. Candace was the name given in ancient Greek literature to the Queens of Kush (now Ethiopia)
conn6m 1 year ago
@conn6m 2. so Candace in this context means Queen and we know Coles late wife had a flower garden from the album Rises's Rose Garden. Therefore this song means 'Queen of the flowers' or perhaps 'Queen among flowers'. Hmmm ,,,, much more romantic.
I think there is something else about this song that is worth noting (and you will all think Im going a bit mad but it stands out so strong to me)
I think Richie Cole is paraphrasing European Opera.
conn6m 1 year ago
@conn6m 3. Think about it a second. what is the nature of Opera. They all follow a 3 part rule - 1. We are introduced to the Characters 2. The Characters interact with each other. 3 The result of this interaction is that the characters emerge changed in some way. (and in most case's by tragedy) That is what is happening in Coles 3 part solo. There are other clues. Why does Cole insert an eight bar intoduction before his solo that go'es nowhere.
conn6m 1 year ago
@conn6m 4.In Charlie Parker's Just friends the intro before his solo is a bridge to modulate to another key, not so in Cole's song the solo key is the same as the song. The only thing I can think of is recitativo before the Aria. ( the Aria being the solo) Other clues are coles phrasing of high and low notes in the final part of his solo high (means heaven) low (means earth) - from Handel.
One other thing is the lyrical nature of this song. You can actually hear words being phrased.
conn6m 1 year ago
@conn6m 5. The first 16 bars I hear like this.
'You know and I know the world is all wrong.
Flowers to a blind man and lyrics with no song.
A baby cries but no ones there to hold her - to love her
- and when night comes the dreams of despair'.
Hey, this is just my interpretation we all hear differently but words like 'pretty' and 'nice' don't do such a composition and performance justice. this song goes beyond the simple definition of Jazz.
conn6m 1 year ago
1. I can just imagine it. The big screen; a steamy Hollywood sex scene. The person on your right munching on crisps, on your left slurping orange juice. A person on the back row shouts 'exploitation of women' and throws a coco cola can at the screen. It hits you right on the head. Yes this is just how I want to hear Richie's music. Look with all due respect to Artdecco who believes he's paying Cole a compliment; this is not how I want to hear such great playing.
conn6m 2 years ago
2.This is music that can stand alone - demands to be listened to very carefully. It speaks individually to each of us; as Art should. Let me tell you how I hear it. I hear 3 parts to his solo.
Listen to the way Cole phrases the beginning of his solo (2m16s) the notes are strong and joyous but for the first few bars he plays in a call and responce way over 2 bar patterns. Then at around 2m30s the phrases become longer, brighter with strongish accents and cole plays across the bar lines.
conn6m 2 years ago
3. Now listen what happens at 3m07s. (As the camera angle changes) Cole again starts to play in a Call and responce way over 2 bar patterns. The accents become weaker especially on the low notes. The phrases seem separated and don't flow in the same way as they did in the centre section (from 2m30s). So what is Cole saying. That is what we have to interpret as individuals but I'll tell you how I see it.
conn6m 2 years ago
4. The first section represents two people meeting its Joyous in the way Cole swings the music. The second section represents a life lived together evident in the passionate repeated riff. The final section represents separation exemplified by the return to call and responce.
Ok, some of you out there think Im some kind of Romantic nut, but who's to say Im not right - only Cole knows what he was thinking and he won't tell ever.
This is not Film music - it's great Art.
conn6m 2 years ago
Well, that certainly moved me..........
Could be a movie score for sure......
Gotta love that "Candace Flower"...........
artdecco
artdecco 2 years ago
this is a Richie Cole original written for this sesssion
jazzexcursion 2 years ago
Very unusual song. I keep hearing a Frank Bongiorno Bossa nova appearing here and there. - Anyway there's no comparison. Richie's song (is this a Cole song because I've never heard it before) is far superior. Richie again demonstrates his great ballard playing. Fabulous 5*
conn6m 2 years ago
1. I just want to add a few more thoughts on this song. (as no one else seems to be commenting on these great videos) Listen to the way Cole is playing the song. There is a very strong syncopation in the preceding beat of each bar. (this is 3/4 time) When Cole uses other Rhythms this syncopation is still implied. If you play along with him but play the notes straight the whole structure and beauty falls away and it sounds just like some corny Strauss waltz (Sorry Strauss fans)
conn6m 2 years ago
2. Now notice how this syncopation continues into Coles solo - no matter what he plays you can hear it. It gives the whole thing great beauty. When you hear him play that repeated thing it really pushes out at you. Then it is gently submerged but is always there. Now listen when Jeff (I love Jeff by the way -great player) takes over -its gone (or much weaker) and all we hear is the regular 1,2,3. Again when Richie returns its there again and so is the beauty.
conn6m 2 years ago
@conn6m thanks for that wonderful comment, conn6m. I also agree that Richie has matured wonderfully, and I'm sure he had his fair share of suffering and struggle in his life to shape his personality. I also love this song very much, and how quietly they comment in the end: "pretty, eh? - pretty nice" I second that!
velvetpaws999 1 year ago
@conn6m I believe this song is about True Love....believe me, because I know Candace Flower.
artdecco 1 year ago
@artdecco Can you elaborate please, The term Candace Flower is alien to me what does it mean. I agree with you but it's more than just Love. Its also Grief. This is Richie Cole's greatest composition and solo to date (in my opinion). It's not just what you hear on the surface (the melodic line) but the effect of what you hear. Tell me what Candace Flower means and that will be the last piece of the Jigsaw for me. I'll tell you all what I think is really happening here.
conn6m 1 year ago