I'd say Jaco wrote his own part 'cause it sounds Jaco, but Jaco always made everything sound Jaco, no matter what part he played. He even played Bach as if he had written it himself.
Hi Al, M These were some magical session's,Bringing back some great memories of all the fusion group of musicians at the lady,I hope all Is well.!!!!FDxxx
@alphonsemouzon I certainly enjoyed this trip back down memory lane. Thank you for the great music and the reminder - I'm going to have to grab the CD to replace my old LP of this one!
We are in the presence of greatness here. I hope you guys realize this. Please pity the four people up there who do not have the ability to recognize that . They are a small minority of a huge majority that no amount of counseling will ever help.
I was cleaning out my file cabinet today and found my handwritten drum chart for this suite. Di Meola had his chart for me in the studio - but I wrote my own drum chart and simplified it to some degree. Great grooves and playing from everyone!
@alphonsemouzon I have to agree with Kevin-awesome stuff. As a guitarist, of course, I'm lovin the guitar part, but you and Jaco were truly on fire! I've been tapping complex rhythms all my life-my inner drummer is always playing... :O) But without any training in playing drums, it's still obvious that you're doing some extremely complex and inventive work here. Had this album (& Casino) years ago, still listen to the cassette I made, but may have to reacquire the LPs/CDs. Keep up the good work!
@alphonsemouzon LMAO!!!!!! I had this thought after I left that. What if my joke was too obscure and Alphonse ends up being a guy who has no sense of humor? Or worse yet thinks I'm some guy just trying to make trouble? I guess there would have been no response.
But hey!!!Its all good brother, I wont tell anyone!!!!!!
@DoctorEeam Actually that was years ago a CD, that Billy and George rapped to a funky groove about seeing "Al Mouzon" wearing his platform shoes - but that he could play those drums. It was a compliment and a great advertisement for my name. It's all in fun and music!!
@alphonsemouzon Yes I am fully aware it was a compliment.. But I could swear he says "He had no platform shoes on, he was barefoot".lmao..Its on the album "The Funky Thide of Things"
@DoctorEeam Send me the track for my perusal. I think you might be correct about the "no platform shoes", as I was caught wearing tennis shoes! HA HA!
I'd say Jaco wrote his own part 'cause it sounds Jaco, but Jaco always made everything sound Jaco, no matter what part he played. He even played Bach as if he had written it himself. :-)
This was the 1st jazz/fusion album I ever heard in the late seventies, along with Billy Cobham's Spectrum lp. Land of the Midnight Sun is still my favorite. Of course, any and all of Chick Corea & Return to Forever records fill out that list. Thanx a million for the post!!!!
ya know, parts of this almost sound like Zappa- not a big DiMe fan, but he's a great player, no lie. My dream drums and bass. Alphonse so snappy as always. rip Jaco.
It really is a shame that Al and Jaco only worked one one album together. This is one of the best jazz albums ever. Who can say there is another that is better???
@koshdman Al De Meola himself would say there are better albums. I love this album, but he asked not to be judged by it. I love Jaco. Saw him is 1978. Best collaboration is probably Al De Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia. But there are so many of these great artists and many great albums. Thing I like about Al De Meola / Return to Forever, McLaughlin etc is that they were at the cutting edge of studio work. They set the lead for what happened in studios and in much popular music.
@alphonsemouzon ...Hi Alphonse , I'm a 50 yr old bassist from Australia & grew up digging a lot of albums you're on ....... would love to see some 'Back together Again' on youtube . I used to own it .
only posting because I read a bunch of the comments here already.
First of all - Al D , was then and has remained not only the 'Godfather' of fusion jazz guitar. He still is the reigning master and King. Period. proof ? uhh does anyone have a little LP called "A Friday Night in San Fransisco" ... three acoustic guitars 1981. Years before there was Heavy Metal - and the whole concept of shred was unveiled. Secondly - Jaco P. set the bar for future bass players. He is also a Godfather.
Eddiej7ohn: Usually when someone criticizing anybody they are upset because that person is doing something that they can't do and that is with all things especially when it comes down to a person style of playing. I just love to see musicians perfect their craft. Some people are just foolish.
Some of the most incredible fusion jazz at that time and still is fresh. Al turned over a new leaf for this type of playing durning this time. And Jaco, I dont even have to mention his contribution. It speaks for it self.
al was 21-22 years old when he released this debut album. i can't imagine being that good at anything at that age. this record was part of the soundtrack of my youth. he is playing with the most monstrous talents in the jazz-rock world, not too mention many other musical worlds. it's great to see the great alphonse mouzon posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great tune! ....Mouzon on drums! Many moons ago, on the coast of the Florida panhandle - The Tiki Hut (I think)...or somewhere near there on the beach, I would hear Mouzon play. Awesome stuff!
Honestly, I understand how some of Al's compsotions may seem unecessarily fast and drawn out, but how can you say he has no soul? He has more soul than any other jazz guitarist out there excluding Pat Methany and George Benson
I just pulled out my vinyl LP, yes indeed! I didn't realize that you were playing. Thought it was Lenny. However: Amazing!! Amoong the best music of all times.
@alphonsemouzon Alphonse, you're the man!!! One of the funkiest of the jazz powerhouse drummers of all time. I first saw you in '73 with the 11th House. Excellent playing on this cut as well. This tune grabbed my ears in a big way, turned me on to Jaco, I wondered who that fantastic bass player was.
This tune was my introduction to the phenomenon known as Jaco Pastorius. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this. A hell of a tune for anyone, let alone a 21 year old guitarist and 20 something year old band mates. I first heard the album on a Phase Linear system with 700 watts of power and Wharfedale 7 way speakers. Unbelievable!!! I always believed that Barry Miles would be a big star soon also. 1976 was a great year for fusion......
This was without a doubt the best song off this album. There is some of the best technique you'll hear on both guitar and bass on this song. From the harmonics Al does @ the 2:33 mark to the raw walking bass groove Jaco does you can tell these guys had a lot of fun recording this song!
Then again, they were his riffs. He created them and they're pretty good. And anyway, on the topic of using the same riffs over and over again, we could also mention Pat metheny, Michael Brecker, etc...
For me personally it doesn't matter so much what you use. It's more the when you use it and how.
Jaco uses the EXACT same riff in come on come over, hocus pocus and this song (3:06). Since those are the only songs I know by him, there's probably alot more. idk, I just think that he could put as much effort into creating new stuff as he does in recycling old riffs.
When he did this recording--that riff WAS still something he was exploring and it was rather "new". You should listen to the unauthorized live recordings (bootlegs) he did with a pick-up band consisting of Hiram Bullock on guitar and a whole host of others from 1985-86. Talk about rehashing old stuff, he was doing that. But, I cut him some slack because by then he was full-blown manic-depressant alcoholic with his days numbered.
This album was the same year as his debut, so yeah, the riff was relatively new, and it became one of his favourites. I find he has about 4-5 riffs that are reused on songs. That being said, his entire recording history shows he knew much more.
@BassicallyMusic If it's a good riff, why not? It is a good riff, so therefore stop complaining. Jaco was and still is a master of music. If it fits, use it. Many bands repeat riffs and melodic fragments nowadays, you just have to listen to anything (I'm looking at you, Shitallica) and pick out recognisable sections. It's worse when other badns use other people's riffs. That really annoys me.
Anybody know how Al was getting such a heavily saturated sound back in those days( this was probably recorded in '75)? Early Mesa, fuzz box? He's got alot of gain here in places, as well as on his other recordings from this era.
@hanksteelbranch Highly cranked valve amp. The valve technology boosts the 'gainy' sound. If you OD (overdrive) the signal at the input stage the tubes inside boost above the RMS level of the amp, giving a warm tone if slightly boosted or very saturated and almost distortion-esque tone if fully overdriven.
@JPastorius3 Hi. I don't think any cranked amp will give as much gain as can be heard at 3.23 or 8.25. Listen closely at 8.25. As the A note fades in it is completely saturated with distortion. Sounds like a fuzz to me.
@hanksteelbranch Possibly. Or it may be a dubbed over note. The old, fully valve state amps, original Marshalls for example (those without transistor technology) gave huge amounts of distortion. It's what Clapton used in the original Cream recordings.
Its cool aint it!!..........Yep 70's jazz fusion in all its glory. Miles Davis, Mahivishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs all had cool fusion jams back in the day......Check em out!
You people complaining about Al's muted picking technique and compositions need to find a new place to troll, your stinking up this awsome moment of fusion funk greatness. (...honestly criticizing al dimeola's picking of all things?... do you not realize he wrote the fucking book on fast alternate picking with a gained out amp? (its called Al dimeola's picking techniques, look it up) If you dont mute there will be no clarity, no articulation. Al and steve morse taught us that 30+ years ago
Mindovermatter, doesnt look like it. More like your mind matters more than most everyone elses. Mr. troll slayer, guest lecturer. you are right though, Its extremely obvious that Al Di Meola is amazing, and for those who dont see that( they never will, forget about it) ... just some constructive criticism
Troll Slayer!!! haha - yup got my little sword right here man!!! Seriously I hear ya though, your right some people just dont get it, even though it is obvious to most of us. Seems like people always want to criticize everything for what it is not, instead of appreciate things for what they are. Given the choice I would rather hear Al-Di than nothing at all, even if its not my favorite thing to listen to.
Guitar17johnny, Its called "Al Di Meola's Picking Techniques" by Al Di Meola. Amazon has it in stock for 8.95. Sheetmusicplusdotcom or musicdispatchdot com would have it to. Its all standard, no tab; lots of really tricky patterns string skipping evilness etc. If you are looking for a somewhat less intense picking workout Petrucci's Rock Discipline has some useful stuff, steve morse had some killer VHS cassettes as did Vinnie Moore, or if you got some coin, get the McLaughlin lesson box set....
@JPastorius3 yes, jaco sounds very cool but if you want to be considered "the best of the world" you must be an expert on every technique you can (and of course using them with sensitivity and musical taste)
@mindovermatter1979 I could have not stated it better. I would have become a shit guitarist like most everybody out there if I hadn't discovered Di Meola in my teens. This guy was my God for many years. As for his picking, if you can't do it, shut the fuck up. He was voted best jazz guitarist 7 times by Guitar Player Magazine for a reason.
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I try and I try, but Al has NEVER spoke to me. He is obviously a great guitarist but I just do not like his compositions. And that muted tone technique is so lame. Jaco kicks on this clip though.
i tend to agree a little about Al, but have you heard his Tour de force w/ jan hammer? he kicks ass... he is still a complete badass no matter what. Al may not have the most soul ever but he has alot more soul than a lot of jazz guitarists and he can do some mind bending, seriously COOL sounding stuff, he really coudn't be much better... but I agree that tone wise I like jaco way way way way way freaking more. BTW.... is this Jan?
2:32 <3
mrmogensen 2 days ago
Is that Mingo Lewis on percussion??
nakohead415 1 week ago
@nakohead415 That sounds right. Just checked the stats and yes.
Hs3u39 1 week ago
@nakohead415 Yes indeed it is Mingo Lewis on percussion doing a great job!
alphonsemouzon 1 week ago
The a-hole that beat Jaco to death did only four months in jail for it.
CenyddRos 3 weeks ago
@CenyddRos That A-Hole martial artist should have gotten life for murdering a genius of a bassist Jaco Pastorius.
alphonsemouzon 1 week ago
@alphonsemouzon I totally agree.
CenyddRos 1 week ago
@benjich THANKS AGAIN MAN!! Please checkout some of old & my new music at my TenaciousRecords website.
alphonsemouzon 3 weeks ago
THANKS A MILLION!!! Checkout my music at TenaciousRecords web link!
alphonsemouzon 3 weeks ago
this song kicks hard
djalkaline 1 month ago
I'd say Jaco wrote his own part 'cause it sounds Jaco, but Jaco always made everything sound Jaco, no matter what part he played. He even played Bach as if he had written it himself.
Monkeygroover 2 months ago 4
Holy Shit! Never heard this one. Not crazy about AD except in RTF. I've always dug Mouzon's playing. I LOVE the "Mind Transplat" album...
TheBolinfan 2 months ago
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alphonsemouzon 3 weeks ago
AWESOME!! Thank you!!
elkins5560 2 months ago
wow :) -good to hear it after many-many years, thx to share it...
vistvan62 2 months ago
Hi Al, M These were some magical session's,Bringing back some great memories of all the fusion group of musicians at the lady,I hope all Is well.!!!!FDxxx
frankiedaugusta 3 months ago
@alphonsemouzon I certainly enjoyed this trip back down memory lane. Thank you for the great music and the reminder - I'm going to have to grab the CD to replace my old LP of this one!
HedgeFundOfOne 3 months ago
@HedgeFundOfOne You're welcome! Please checkout my new music at TenaciousRecords website.
alphonsemouzon 3 weeks ago
Jaco was never a big fan of slapping, though you'd have to look very hard to find a bass player this funky with such intricate lines.
UnchainedGrace 3 months ago
The fact that Justin Bleeper and Lady GooGoo didn't like this is a tribute all by itself.
UnchainedGrace 3 months ago
this is shredding for me - sweet, wild & interesting
SupernalOne 4 months ago
1:24 la notte diventa un'alba per i miei vicini
fabiobasciani 4 months ago 2
3:07 jaco takes over.
danogzilla 4 months ago
We are in the presence of greatness here. I hope you guys realize this. Please pity the four people up there who do not have the ability to recognize that . They are a small minority of a huge majority that no amount of counseling will ever help.
DoctorEeam 4 months ago 3
whaaaaaaat?
GuitarCelloman 4 months ago
why is beginning cut off?
rphunt2002 4 months ago
i learned the guitar parts for my band, but the rest of the band never got theirs down :/
rphunt2002 4 months ago
id have to say this is franks music zffz
loislombardo 4 months ago
What a great combo! This is the stuff that changed my life in the late '70's! And still a big influence on me today!
muddgroove 4 months ago 7
@muddgroove My god. Me too, I spent hours trying to learn these licks as a teenager.
Hs3u39 1 week ago
Magic!
drazj 4 months ago
-amazing music...magic
vistvan62 5 months ago 3
Listened to this at least 3 x in the last couple of days.... Can not get enough....masterpiece for sure in my humble opinion...
mscarolannstaples 5 months ago 2
Another masterpiece.
surrealforreal 5 months ago
I was cleaning out my file cabinet today and found my handwritten drum chart for this suite. Di Meola had his chart for me in the studio - but I wrote my own drum chart and simplified it to some degree. Great grooves and playing from everyone!
alphonsemouzon 5 months ago 35
@alphonsemouzon Superb playing Alphonse!
kevinkmny 5 months ago 5
@kevinkmny THANKS A MILLION!!! CHECKOUT MY NEW CD RELEASES!
alphonsemouzon 5 months ago 3
@kevinkmny Thanks a Million for your kind words!
alphonsemouzon 4 months ago
@alphonsemouzon I have to agree with Kevin-awesome stuff. As a guitarist, of course, I'm lovin the guitar part, but you and Jaco were truly on fire! I've been tapping complex rhythms all my life-my inner drummer is always playing... :O) But without any training in playing drums, it's still obvious that you're doing some extremely complex and inventive work here. Had this album (& Casino) years ago, still listen to the cassette I made, but may have to reacquire the LPs/CDs. Keep up the good work!
bookguitarguy 4 months ago 2
@bookguitarguy Thanks a Zillion man!!! It was a lot of fun recording this great album/CD with Di Meola and
Jaco!
alphonsemouzon 4 months ago
@bookguitarguy Thanks so much man! I had so much fun recording this music!
alphonsemouzon 4 months ago
@alphonsemouzon wow billy cobham and george duke said you still have platform shoes on. Just thought you should know...lmao
DoctorEeam 4 months ago
@DoctorEeam I got my platform shoes out of storage a few months ago!!
alphonsemouzon 4 months ago
@alphonsemouzon LMAO!!!!!! I had this thought after I left that. What if my joke was too obscure and Alphonse ends up being a guy who has no sense of humor? Or worse yet thinks I'm some guy just trying to make trouble? I guess there would have been no response.
But hey!!!Its all good brother, I wont tell anyone!!!!!!
DoctorEeam 4 months ago
@DoctorEeam Actually that was years ago a CD, that Billy and George rapped to a funky groove about seeing "Al Mouzon" wearing his platform shoes - but that he could play those drums. It was a compliment and a great advertisement for my name. It's all in fun and music!!
alphonsemouzon 4 months ago
@alphonsemouzon Yes I am fully aware it was a compliment.. But I could swear he says "He had no platform shoes on, he was barefoot".lmao..Its on the album "The Funky Thide of Things"
DoctorEeam 3 months ago
@DoctorEeam Send me the track for my perusal. I think you might be correct about the "no platform shoes", as I was caught wearing tennis shoes! HA HA!
alphonsemouzon 3 months ago
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Do you know if Jaco wrote the bassgroove himself or was it Di Meola?
SevenCircles 2 months ago
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I'd say Jaco wrote his own part 'cause it sounds Jaco, but Jaco always made everything sound Jaco, no matter what part he played. He even played Bach as if he had written it himself. :-)
Monkeygroover 2 months ago
@SevenCircles Jaco wrote the baseline himself on all of the groove parts!
alphonsemouzon 3 weeks ago
@alphonsemouzon #drummasters
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SRZYKODLYA 6 months ago
3:39 is one of the greatest basslines I've ever heard.
AKMETAL666 6 months ago
This was my introduction to Al Di Meola, loving the works of Jaco Pastorius allready. Awesome track, love the 2:32 part!
pieterjanoddens 6 months ago 2
Man, that was awesome as hell.
captainshiner3 6 months ago
This was the 1st jazz/fusion album I ever heard in the late seventies, along with Billy Cobham's Spectrum lp. Land of the Midnight Sun is still my favorite. Of course, any and all of Chick Corea & Return to Forever records fill out that list. Thanx a million for the post!!!!
CoreaKixx420 6 months ago 2
Very similar to prog rock
martin2sax 7 months ago
Wow, I am just confused by Jaco playing this kind of 16th note, somewhat metal-style groove. But at the same time it's awesome.
jamietrhcp17 7 months ago
ya know, parts of this almost sound like Zappa- not a big DiMe fan, but he's a great player, no lie. My dream drums and bass. Alphonse so snappy as always. rip Jaco.
berrypossum 7 months ago
Mr. Jaco and Mr. Al Di Meola........amazing colaboration
fadelzuhair 7 months ago
It really is a shame that Al and Jaco only worked one one album together. This is one of the best jazz albums ever. Who can say there is another that is better???
koshdman 8 months ago
@koshdman Well really its only one song, but yes incredible album, by the way this is my favourite track
martin2sax 7 months ago
@koshdman Al De Meola himself would say there are better albums. I love this album, but he asked not to be judged by it. I love Jaco. Saw him is 1978. Best collaboration is probably Al De Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia. But there are so many of these great artists and many great albums. Thing I like about Al De Meola / Return to Forever, McLaughlin etc is that they were at the cutting edge of studio work. They set the lead for what happened in studios and in much popular music.
TV2DAYproductions 6 months ago
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alphonsemouzon 9 months ago
@alphonsemouzon ...Hi Alphonse , I'm a 50 yr old bassist from Australia & grew up digging a lot of albums you're on ....... would love to see some 'Back together Again' on youtube . I used to own it .
MrTrueseventh 9 months ago
Thanks for the post!! Killer!! \m/
MrSnottwat 9 months ago
only posting because I read a bunch of the comments here already.
First of all - Al D , was then and has remained not only the 'Godfather' of fusion jazz guitar. He still is the reigning master and King. Period. proof ? uhh does anyone have a little LP called "A Friday Night in San Fransisco" ... three acoustic guitars 1981. Years before there was Heavy Metal - and the whole concept of shred was unveiled. Secondly - Jaco P. set the bar for future bass players. He is also a Godfather.
ChrisHaspeck 9 months ago
@ChrisHaspeck Right, 'cause nobody knew about Black Sabbath before 1981.
JazzBrosif 9 months ago 2
@JazzBrosif Their first album was in 1970.
n64wilbert 7 months ago
@ChrisHaspeck There is heavy Metal since 1970. And who's the (modern) jazz guitar father? John Mclaughlin
martin2sax 7 months ago
@alphonsemouzon what-? alphonse you are bad to the bone..virtue was a motherfucker..hope you are okay
aaronamccoy 10 months ago
Eddiej7ohn: Usually when someone criticizing anybody they are upset because that person is doing something that they can't do and that is with all things especially when it comes down to a person style of playing. I just love to see musicians perfect their craft. Some people are just foolish.
eddiej7ohn 10 months ago
Some of the most incredible fusion jazz at that time and still is fresh. Al turned over a new leaf for this type of playing durning this time. And Jaco, I dont even have to mention his contribution. It speaks for it self.
orlandoCF1 10 months ago
hm, that was supposed to be "for MY money" and "raging."
stupid hash >.>
danogzilla 11 months ago
for money this is the best di meola song. ranging, funky, and JACO!
danogzilla 11 months ago
wow. meola is just godly!
MistaBimBims 11 months ago
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rtjwo93 11 months ago
@rtjwo93 we are aware that he used drugs. but we are also aware that he brought us great music no one can ever forget
jikyonly 11 months ago
@jikyonly I was being facetious. Jaco was great. I recently read a bio on him and it really was the drugs and alcohol that brought him down.
rtjwo93 11 months ago
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KBMCINTERNETRADIO 10 months ago
@rtjwo93 why would anyone post that here that he was user of drugs, whats that got to do with anything? did you know he was a great bass player?
videotuna 11 months ago
@videotuna Amen!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!
KBMCINTERNETRADIO 10 months ago
JACO IS GOD
djdjany 11 months ago 2
Excelente!!
sol2010ful 1 year ago
Does anyone know if there is a live version? I would love to see this amazing song played live.
eddysvideos33 1 year ago
@eddysvideos33 I haven't seen a live version anywhere, I've been lookin for quite somtime..
keep me updated brother, if you do find it..
ericgenocidex2 1 year ago
wow
patmetheny92 1 year ago
Heavy Metal riffs!!! 2:49
rallyivan1234 1 year ago 7
Interesting at 0:39 - 0:45... like McGlaughlin stepped briefly inro Di Meola's head.
KnowKnot 1 year ago 3
@KnowKnot - Good call mate.
yargnad 1 year ago
Al Dimeola it's a "Metal God" in disguise !!!
carakenio 1 year ago 4
oh no ... Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga didnt like this ...
docoftheworld 1 year ago 28
@docoftheworld and me...
codehendrix 5 months ago
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aceishigh666777 4 months ago
ive heard this 1000x in the past 20 years and it will NEVER GET OLD
KhalDrogo76 1 year ago 3
das rockt !!
diese nummer begleitet mich nunmehr seit über 30 jahren.
und hat nichts an heftigkeit verloren.
jazzrock in vollendung
Brassicka1 1 year ago
al was 21-22 years old when he released this debut album. i can't imagine being that good at anything at that age. this record was part of the soundtrack of my youth. he is playing with the most monstrous talents in the jazz-rock world, not too mention many other musical worlds. it's great to see the great alphonse mouzon posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3dounounba 1 year ago
The Al Pacino of electric guitar!!! 8D
... and Jaco: Who loves ya baby?
todds7 1 year ago
I feel a new man after listening to this. Holy crap!
ruiolas 1 year ago
Great tune! ....Mouzon on drums! Many moons ago, on the coast of the Florida panhandle - The Tiki Hut (I think)...or somewhere near there on the beach, I would hear Mouzon play. Awesome stuff!
19FLA69 1 year ago 2
@19FLA69 Thanks a Million and have a Happy Holiday season!
alphonsemouzon 1 year ago
holy christ this just changed my perspective of playing
xxwantedxx 1 year ago
Hott
Whitemoon379 1 year ago
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bobbysbackingtracks 1 year ago
geniuses!
ericgenocidex2 1 year ago
2 Nickleback fans "dislike" this song!
DLRisVH 1 year ago
great stuff from my fav era of music!
sonicplayg 1 year ago
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sonicplayg 1 year ago
Love it!
mminjarez 1 year ago
@3:08 come on come over bass groove yeah!!!
maciste1990 1 year ago 2
Alphonse you killed it on this recording man! Who was doing percussion?
spleen202 1 year ago
@spleen202 Thanks a Million! Mingo Lewis was on percussion!
alphonsemouzon 1 year ago
@alphonsemouzon Mingo told me once he hooked Jaco up with Al.
bobbysbackingtracks 1 year ago
@spleen202 THANKS A ZILLION!
alphonsemouzon 1 year ago
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sorry i was a bit busy. and was not able to read comments regarding this vid. i also had trouble accessing my e-mail ad.
jikyonly 1 year ago
@jikyonly No problem!!! Have an awesome Holiday Season!!
alphonsemouzon 1 year ago
Honestly, I understand how some of Al's compsotions may seem unecessarily fast and drawn out, but how can you say he has no soul? He has more soul than any other jazz guitarist out there excluding Pat Methany and George Benson
strongone5000 1 year ago
Di Meola style of guitar playing although technically great....had not the soul of Jaco, so I'm not a fan of Di Meola but a huge fan of Jaco.
nat00ben06 1 year ago
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alphonsemouzon 1 year ago 3
@alphonsemouzon
I just pulled out my vinyl LP, yes indeed! I didn't realize that you were playing. Thought it was Lenny. However: Amazing!! Amoong the best music of all times.
So: Mingo Lewis percussion, Barry miles Keys.
Ficeduld 1 year ago
@Ficeduld It's now on CD as well. Mingo Lewis played congas!
alphonsemouzon 1 year ago 2
@alphonsemouzon Alphonse, you're the man!!! One of the funkiest of the jazz powerhouse drummers of all time. I first saw you in '73 with the 11th House. Excellent playing on this cut as well. This tune grabbed my ears in a big way, turned me on to Jaco, I wondered who that fantastic bass player was.
jimmied01 1 year ago
GREAT COMMENT ALEX DE LARGE BEACAUSE IT´S TRUE.
CharlyMonarz01 1 year ago
damn ..ive loved Jaco for years ! thank you for posting..i havent heard this yet..great stuff! he sounds great on this !
landonbr 1 year ago
damn ..ive loved Jaco for years ! thank you for posting..i havent heard this yet..great stuff!
landonbr 1 year ago
This tune was my introduction to the phenomenon known as Jaco Pastorius. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this. A hell of a tune for anyone, let alone a 21 year old guitarist and 20 something year old band mates. I first heard the album on a Phase Linear system with 700 watts of power and Wharfedale 7 way speakers. Unbelievable!!! I always believed that Barry Miles would be a big star soon also. 1976 was a great year for fusion......
jimmied01 1 year ago
the 70's took guitar playing to a new level conceptually
atl2maryland 1 year ago
One of my favorite Jaco clips. It really showcases his rock side.
DampRabbitVideo 1 year ago
It never got any better than this.
plangentmusic 1 year ago
This was without a doubt the best song off this album. There is some of the best technique you'll hear on both guitar and bass on this song. From the harmonics Al does @ the 2:33 mark to the raw walking bass groove Jaco does you can tell these guys had a lot of fun recording this song!
BlackIceTheory 1 year ago
total greatness here folks.....thats all i have to say.......awesome
drumcatf8 1 year ago
Jaco is God.
djdjany 1 year ago
can't play ? got no feel ?, then just slag off anybody who can... mugs
46leon46 1 year ago
@BassicallyMusic
Fair enough.
Then again, they were his riffs. He created them and they're pretty good. And anyway, on the topic of using the same riffs over and over again, we could also mention Pat metheny, Michael Brecker, etc...
For me personally it doesn't matter so much what you use. It's more the when you use it and how.
Carehuea 1 year ago
Jaco uses the EXACT same riff in come on come over, hocus pocus and this song (3:06). Since those are the only songs I know by him, there's probably alot more. idk, I just think that he could put as much effort into creating new stuff as he does in recycling old riffs.
BassicallyMusic 2 years ago
@BassicallyMusic
When he did this recording--that riff WAS still something he was exploring and it was rather "new". You should listen to the unauthorized live recordings (bootlegs) he did with a pick-up band consisting of Hiram Bullock on guitar and a whole host of others from 1985-86. Talk about rehashing old stuff, he was doing that. But, I cut him some slack because by then he was full-blown manic-depressant alcoholic with his days numbered.
Zeitgeist74 2 years ago
@BassicallyMusic
This album was the same year as his debut, so yeah, the riff was relatively new, and it became one of his favourites. I find he has about 4-5 riffs that are reused on songs. That being said, his entire recording history shows he knew much more.
BaphometsWarrior 1 year ago
@BassicallyMusic If it's a good riff, why not? It is a good riff, so therefore stop complaining. Jaco was and still is a master of music. If it fits, use it. Many bands repeat riffs and melodic fragments nowadays, you just have to listen to anything (I'm looking at you, Shitallica) and pick out recognisable sections. It's worse when other badns use other people's riffs. That really annoys me.
JPastorius3 1 year ago
Anybody know how Al was getting such a heavily saturated sound back in those days( this was probably recorded in '75)? Early Mesa, fuzz box? He's got alot of gain here in places, as well as on his other recordings from this era.
hanksteelbranch 2 years ago
@hanksteelbranch Highly cranked valve amp. The valve technology boosts the 'gainy' sound. If you OD (overdrive) the signal at the input stage the tubes inside boost above the RMS level of the amp, giving a warm tone if slightly boosted or very saturated and almost distortion-esque tone if fully overdriven.
JPastorius3 1 year ago
@JPastorius3 Hi. I don't think any cranked amp will give as much gain as can be heard at 3.23 or 8.25. Listen closely at 8.25. As the A note fades in it is completely saturated with distortion. Sounds like a fuzz to me.
hanksteelbranch 1 year ago
@hanksteelbranch Possibly. Or it may be a dubbed over note. The old, fully valve state amps, original Marshalls for example (those without transistor technology) gave huge amounts of distortion. It's what Clapton used in the original Cream recordings.
JPastorius3 1 year ago
Check out what Jaco is doing from 3.40 - it's from another planet!!!
bolinoid 2 years ago
This is my fave Jaco Pastorius bass performance - it sings!!!
bolinoid 2 years ago
Also Mingo Lewis on congas.
toygnisht 2 years ago
I forgot how fucking great this is.
plangentmusic 2 years ago
im kind of new to this music, this could be fusion?
producoesjardimeurop 2 years ago 4
yeah, check out havona by weather report
Ackamoracca 2 years ago
Its cool aint it!!..........Yep 70's jazz fusion in all its glory. Miles Davis, Mahivishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, Dixie Dregs all had cool fusion jams back in the day......Check em out!
mindovermatter1979 2 years ago
I still have this in vinyl.
familybc146 2 years ago 3
You people complaining about Al's muted picking technique and compositions need to find a new place to troll, your stinking up this awsome moment of fusion funk greatness. (...honestly criticizing al dimeola's picking of all things?... do you not realize he wrote the fucking book on fast alternate picking with a gained out amp? (its called Al dimeola's picking techniques, look it up) If you dont mute there will be no clarity, no articulation. Al and steve morse taught us that 30+ years ago
mindovermatter1979 2 years ago 64
Mindovermatter, doesnt look like it. More like your mind matters more than most everyone elses. Mr. troll slayer, guest lecturer. you are right though, Its extremely obvious that Al Di Meola is amazing, and for those who dont see that( they never will, forget about it) ... just some constructive criticism
CaveatEmptor91 2 years ago
CaveatEmptor91,
Troll Slayer!!! haha - yup got my little sword right here man!!! Seriously I hear ya though, your right some people just dont get it, even though it is obvious to most of us. Seems like people always want to criticize everything for what it is not, instead of appreciate things for what they are. Given the choice I would rather hear Al-Di than nothing at all, even if its not my favorite thing to listen to.
Thanx, sorry for the lecture ;)
mindovermatter1979 2 years ago 2
can you please say which book you're talking about. Can't find it on amazon
guitar17johnny 2 years ago
Guitar17johnny, Its called "Al Di Meola's Picking Techniques" by Al Di Meola. Amazon has it in stock for 8.95. Sheetmusicplusdotcom or musicdispatchdot com would have it to. Its all standard, no tab; lots of really tricky patterns string skipping evilness etc. If you are looking for a somewhat less intense picking workout Petrucci's Rock Discipline has some useful stuff, steve morse had some killer VHS cassettes as did Vinnie Moore, or if you got some coin, get the McLaughlin lesson box set....
mindovermatter1979 2 years ago
thx for the tips.
guitar17johnny 2 years ago
@mindovermatter1979 I respect you. Plus people who go on about Jaco's 'lack' of slapping. Who really cares? It sounds better.
JPastorius3 1 year ago
@JPastorius3 yes, jaco sounds very cool but if you want to be considered "the best of the world" you must be an expert on every technique you can (and of course using them with sensitivity and musical taste)
xXGzArRuKXx 1 year ago
@mindovermatter1979
DAMMMMNNNN RIGHT
webegetar 1 year ago
@mindovermatter1979
+1 on the Steve Morse reference...and thanks for laying down some knowledge on these Noobs....
disissanchy 1 year ago 4
@mindovermatter1979 I could have not stated it better. I would have become a shit guitarist like most everybody out there if I hadn't discovered Di Meola in my teens. This guy was my God for many years. As for his picking, if you can't do it, shut the fuck up. He was voted best jazz guitarist 7 times by Guitar Player Magazine for a reason.
ttestates 10 months ago
@mindovermatter1979 "If you dont mute there will be no clarity, no articulation. Al and steve morse taught us that 30+ years ago".
I guess someone forgot to tell Allan Holdsworth about that one as he doesn't mute and has incredible clarity and amazing articulation.
DocRocz 9 months ago
Oh Please, Al Di Meola is a frigging bad ass guitarist and this song is a true fusion piece!
camptownent 2 years ago 5
I saw al dimeola open the show for weather report,and jaco in the fall of 1977!it just don,t get any better than that. wcf
Lilly2005japan 2 years ago
arigatou from japan jaco fan
bus36g3 2 years ago
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I try and I try, but Al has NEVER spoke to me. He is obviously a great guitarist but I just do not like his compositions. And that muted tone technique is so lame. Jaco kicks on this clip though.
dorian411 2 years ago
i tend to agree a little about Al, but have you heard his Tour de force w/ jan hammer? he kicks ass... he is still a complete badass no matter what. Al may not have the most soul ever but he has alot more soul than a lot of jazz guitarists and he can do some mind bending, seriously COOL sounding stuff, he really coudn't be much better... but I agree that tone wise I like jaco way way way way way freaking more. BTW.... is this Jan?
johnmccool21 2 years ago 2
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I agree, which hurts to say cause I come from Di Meola's hometown : /
This song is just like too much of a barrage on the senses
It's like Yes without reason!
supahsekzy 2 years ago
wow i didnt even know jaco played with al dimeola this is great
nycbassist76 2 years ago 5
Great album cover!