this one sends me straight into the depth of the world, which I figure as a very spacy, shady green forest, with water wet rocks and dragonflies winding through the trees...
I heard this on windham hill sampler 82 _I think_ on vinyl ... I believe it sounds better on vinyl.... Anyway manring doesnt remember how to play this !
Bobby Reed, playing lead after all, is what mainly remember against the steady, ever inspiring cadence of the bass. I owned a cassette tape of it that included Purple Haze.
This has been a background ambient pick of mine for over thirty years (no matter what wikipedia says); great then, and time-enduring, it's definitely one of my alltime favorite pieces by any artist.
@62maybiesjr Welcoming has also been one of my favorites for over thirty years too. I just don't understand your comment "no matter what wikipedia says". I looked up Michael Manring on Wikipedia and don't see any mention of Welcoming there.
@Elhardt It's by Michael Manring. After hearing it on the Sampler album in 1986, I bought his album and there it was. I remember going into Music Plus for another album when I heard this piece which I thought was very enchanting. I asked the clerk which album it was on, and he pointed to "Windham Hill Sampler 1986". He told me they put it on the turntable just to have background music, and were inundated by requests and purchases.
@jrssjdca Hello. Yes, I know the piece well because I have that 80's Sampler Album. I just don't understand the comment "This has been a background ambient pick of mine for over thirty years (no matter what wikipedia says)". That made it sound like wikipedia had something bad to say about Welcoming, but I found no reference to it at all. People sometimes post things that don't seem to make sense.
I first heard this on the Windham Hill Video DVD "Winter" (it's the final track). I THINK I bought Manrings LP not long after.
I was lucky enough to find both WHV's "Winter" and "Western Light" again through Amazon (on DVD) just this last week--nice to hear and see those two old, good friends again.
FWIW, these videos and soundtracks date back to the original "Laserdisc" era...which might shock many younger listeners.
Of course, some of us go back even further--to LP and audio tape (AMPEX).
Does anyone know if the horn in this song is a tenor saxophone? Or is it an oboe? Just wondering. This is a great song. I saw Manring play this when he toured with the band "Montreux" back in the 1980's. What a special concert that was with Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Barbara Higbie joining Manring. It was awesome, as is this song.
@chelobes I would guess tenor sax. Not oboe (I have to think Manrings's slight off-key bass guitar is tugging at you there)...and not French Horn I don't think...although I don't know the nuances of that instrument either.
@Mulsanne917andkink That is definitely not a tenor sax, my friend. I guess it's a soprano sax, such that Kenny G played, and other notable kings of the day such as Cannonball Adderly, and Benny Carter. The latter two played the alto sax more than soprano, but oh well. When I saw Manring play this song live in concert with Montreux, Darol Anger played the horn segment. Thanks for the Pablo Cruise note!
@Mulsanne917andkink That is definitely not a tenor sax, my friend. I guess it's a soprano sax, such that Kenny G played, and other notable kings of the day such as Cannonball Adderly, and Benny Carter. The latter two played the alto sax more than soprano, but oh well. When I saw Manring play this song live in concert with Montreux, Darol Anger played the horn segment. Thanks for the Pablo Cruise note!
@chelobes FWIW, I have the same fond feelings for the one of the first concerts I ever attended myself (and a special one in my own memory): Pablo Cruise, 1978.
I wouldn't mention this (it's otherwise a common story), except that "Pablo" played a long instrumental number...which is, in some ways similar to a few of these Windam Hill tracks. A song entitled "Ocean Breeze." < ---- and therin lies my own best attempt, tonight, at a "crossover moment" for tonight. LOL!
@chelobes The credits in the disc insert say;Bob Read:saxophone,clarinet,flute,piano,synthesizer,vocals and percussion.The sax could be soprano,but doesn't say.Could be a clarinet.Take your pick.
@gebass6 It is a soprano sax, for those (like myself!) who were wanting to know for sure. I asked Bobby Read himself. He said he played soprano sax throughout the whole CD and a little bit of clarinet. "Welcoming" features the sop sax. And yes, who can ever get tired of listening to this gem? Great tune.
I'm 36, and I've never listened to Eminem, or 50c. I listen to contemporary jazz, vintage jazz, some rock, etc. I just didn't listen to the same style of music my class mates listen to.
The first time I heard this music was on Windham Hill Sampler 85. I was 12 yrs old at the time. When most of my friends and classmates listened to Guns n Roses, Talking Heads, etc. (I enjoyed some of that as well), I enjoyed this the most.
simply beautiful, i never thought it was a manring song though :P theres more of an emphasis on the piano and saxaphone throughout most of the piece. still amazing
I first heard this on the Windham Hill Sampler '86 when I was 15. It always reminds me of Fall (aka Autumn for all you non-Midwesterners) and it is the most relaxing music to me, bringing back memories of happy, simpler times. Thanks for posting!
@pjmcnemar, I was 15 in 1986 too. I still have the album Unusual Weather and the cassette tape. I adore this song and the short but beautiful Thunder Tactics.
Love this song, I have the CD around here somewhere. Winterscapes, you did a phenomenal job at coordinating this with some great pics, love the desert shots.
This IS Windham Hill!
Tralman1965 1 month ago
Manring is truly brilliant... Love his music. This music reminds me of my cold winter days in Cambridge, MA when a student at MIT.
whm5609 3 months ago
When I was a kid, I would listen to this song all the time, and loved every second of it.
It brings tears to my ears to hear it again after more than 20 years. :)
falariem 5 months ago
this one sends me straight into the depth of the world, which I figure as a very spacy, shady green forest, with water wet rocks and dragonflies winding through the trees...
heaven!
Skeedaddy91 7 months ago 2
I heard this on windham hill sampler 82 _I think_ on vinyl ... I believe it sounds better on vinyl.... Anyway manring doesnt remember how to play this !
sabaqat 8 months ago
Haven't heard this since my days doing transcendental meditation in the late 80's. Thanks for posting. Very beautiful and healing.
martinses 8 months ago
I adore this album. I have the cassette and the album.
Citzenesse 9 months ago
Bobby Reed, playing lead after all, is what mainly remember against the steady, ever inspiring cadence of the bass. I owned a cassette tape of it that included Purple Haze.
62maybiesjr 9 months ago
Well, we both know it's him. It's very easy for a wiki author to overlook something. But this song is Michael Manringvat his very best in my opinion.
62maybiesjr 9 months ago
This has been a background ambient pick of mine for over thirty years (no matter what wikipedia says); great then, and time-enduring, it's definitely one of my alltime favorite pieces by any artist.
62maybiesjr 10 months ago
@62maybiesjr Welcoming has also been one of my favorites for over thirty years too. I just don't understand your comment "no matter what wikipedia says". I looked up Michael Manring on Wikipedia and don't see any mention of Welcoming there.
Elhardt 10 months ago
@Elhardt It's by Michael Manring. After hearing it on the Sampler album in 1986, I bought his album and there it was. I remember going into Music Plus for another album when I heard this piece which I thought was very enchanting. I asked the clerk which album it was on, and he pointed to "Windham Hill Sampler 1986". He told me they put it on the turntable just to have background music, and were inundated by requests and purchases.
jrssjdca 5 months ago
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@jrssjdca Hello. Yes, I know the piece well because I have that 80's Sampler Album. I just don't understand the comment "This has been a background ambient pick of mine for over thirty years (no matter what wikipedia says)". That made it sound like wikipedia had something bad to say about Welcoming, but I found no reference to it at all. People sometimes post things that don't seem to make sense.
Elhardt 5 months ago
My alltime favorite Michael Manring song. This is perfect.
zenstain 1 year ago
I found myself pelvic thrusting to every beat on that bass like a hyena in heat.....is that bad?
Anim8edDeath 1 year ago
I first heard this on the Windham Hill Video DVD "Winter" (it's the final track). I THINK I bought Manrings LP not long after.
I was lucky enough to find both WHV's "Winter" and "Western Light" again through Amazon (on DVD) just this last week--nice to hear and see those two old, good friends again.
FWIW, these videos and soundtracks date back to the original "Laserdisc" era...which might shock many younger listeners.
Of course, some of us go back even further--to LP and audio tape (AMPEX).
Mulsanne917andkink 1 year ago
Does anyone know if the horn in this song is a tenor saxophone? Or is it an oboe? Just wondering. This is a great song. I saw Manring play this when he toured with the band "Montreux" back in the 1980's. What a special concert that was with Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Barbara Higbie joining Manring. It was awesome, as is this song.
chelobes 1 year ago
@chelobes I would guess tenor sax. Not oboe (I have to think Manrings's slight off-key bass guitar is tugging at you there)...and not French Horn I don't think...although I don't know the nuances of that instrument either.
Mulsanne917andkink 1 year ago
@Mulsanne917andkink That is definitely not a tenor sax, my friend. I guess it's a soprano sax, such that Kenny G played, and other notable kings of the day such as Cannonball Adderly, and Benny Carter. The latter two played the alto sax more than soprano, but oh well. When I saw Manring play this song live in concert with Montreux, Darol Anger played the horn segment. Thanks for the Pablo Cruise note!
chelobes 1 year ago
@Mulsanne917andkink That is definitely not a tenor sax, my friend. I guess it's a soprano sax, such that Kenny G played, and other notable kings of the day such as Cannonball Adderly, and Benny Carter. The latter two played the alto sax more than soprano, but oh well. When I saw Manring play this song live in concert with Montreux, Darol Anger played the horn segment. Thanks for the Pablo Cruise note!
chelobes 1 year ago
@chelobes FWIW, I have the same fond feelings for the one of the first concerts I ever attended myself (and a special one in my own memory): Pablo Cruise, 1978.
I wouldn't mention this (it's otherwise a common story), except that "Pablo" played a long instrumental number...which is, in some ways similar to a few of these Windam Hill tracks. A song entitled "Ocean Breeze." < ---- and therin lies my own best attempt, tonight, at a "crossover moment" for tonight. LOL!
Thank for listening.
Mulsanne917andkink 1 year ago
@chelobes The credits in the disc insert say;Bob Read:saxophone,clarinet,flute,piano,synthesizer,vocals and percussion.The sax could be soprano,but doesn't say.Could be a clarinet.Take your pick.
gebass6 11 months ago
@gebass6 It is a soprano sax, for those (like myself!) who were wanting to know for sure. I asked Bobby Read himself. He said he played soprano sax throughout the whole CD and a little bit of clarinet. "Welcoming" features the sop sax. And yes, who can ever get tired of listening to this gem? Great tune.
chelobes 11 months ago
someone i met in 1995 turned me onto michael manring....hes amazing
lealuvs90s 1 year ago
THIS piece was my very first exposure to Michael Manring in 1987.
gebass6 1 year ago
This so beautiful.. it's a travel to earth of joy and hope where everything flows in perfect harmony and elegance... 5 stars!!!
Hopffnung 1 year ago 2
Beautiful music.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
wonderful Video!!!
ONISU17 2 years ago
such an amazing piece of music!!!
kiahnis 2 years ago
I'm 36, and I've never listened to Eminem, or 50c. I listen to contemporary jazz, vintage jazz, some rock, etc. I just didn't listen to the same style of music my class mates listen to.
Seattlecarnut 2 years ago
The first time I heard this music was on Windham Hill Sampler 85. I was 12 yrs old at the time. When most of my friends and classmates listened to Guns n Roses, Talking Heads, etc. (I enjoyed some of that as well), I enjoyed this the most.
Seattlecarnut 2 years ago 2
I'm 16 years old, and the most of my friend listen 50 cent or eminem.
I listen Jazz, progressive and fusion.
legendbass66 2 years ago
@legendbass66 hahaha me too..
doublethumpbass89 1 year ago
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Seattlecarnut 2 years ago
simply beautiful, i never thought it was a manring song though :P theres more of an emphasis on the piano and saxaphone throughout most of the piece. still amazing
Anim8edDeath 2 years ago
I first heard this on the Windham Hill Sampler '86 when I was 15. It always reminds me of Fall (aka Autumn for all you non-Midwesterners) and it is the most relaxing music to me, bringing back memories of happy, simpler times. Thanks for posting!
pjmcnemar 2 years ago
@pjmcnemar, I was 15 in 1986 too. I still have the album Unusual Weather and the cassette tape. I adore this song and the short but beautiful Thunder Tactics.
Citzenesse 2 years ago
Love this song, I have the CD around here somewhere. Winterscapes, you did a phenomenal job at coordinating this with some great pics, love the desert shots.
buffalocrotch 2 years ago
I love, love this song. I have the original album and cassette.
Citzenesse 2 years ago
so soothing!!
EnchantingNature 3 years ago 3
One of my all time favorite instrumentals...
Kemp0504 3 years ago 7
Excellent music! Very relaxing and soothing! love it!
Thanks so much
Andreea
NEWoceanflower2008 3 years ago 6
Love this tune-thanks so much for uploading-great pics too:-)
PatchworkDream 3 years ago 8
Inspiring...calming...precious..the beautiful images and music are very soothing to my eyes and ears..amazing!
edmil17906 3 years ago 8
This is beautiful, dear Swan... Very relaxing, I loved it so much. 5*****
anan7968 3 years ago 29
Manring's debut from 1986
hambone8080 3 years ago 24
very soothing.. loved it!!!! *****
MermaidzAurora 3 years ago 29