No, I don't mean overplay, I'm just saying it seems like he's castrated. There have been times where I have felt like that; like I have been held to the wall and suspended and used like a gilded monkey in a cage. I mean, maybe they should have called someone a little conservative; if it were me. I think he could have done more without overshadowing. The track sounded hollow. I have been there. And hated it with a vengeance.
Yeah, I agree with the crew that subscibes to the fact that Cobham doesn't take many chances with the track and lays back and is subdued...Could've been a been more avant garde, in some respects and brought more color and shading to the piece. I always feel like you should have a good time on the set, regardless of the piece. Bring some spice. Viva la Afrika!
@dkofva I disagree, this is a ballad after all, Billy is playing a supporting role & this is a nice example of how not overplay, which seems to be the norm these days.
@jykds I agree , a good drummer doesnt show off all the time, he knows exactly when to show his skills and when to be patient.This is actually the key to good music. Billy fullfills all of these conditons.
I take it you don't know the compositional approach to a ballad like this. Cobham's brushes are perfect. His playing here is an attestment to his virtuosity and sensitvity. And who the hell is Abe Vigoda to these giants? Geez!
No, I don't mean overplay, I'm just saying it seems like he's castrated. There have been times where I have felt like that; like I have been held to the wall and suspended and used like a gilded monkey in a cage. I mean, maybe they should have called someone a little conservative; if it were me. I think he could have done more without overshadowing. The track sounded hollow. I have been there. And hated it with a vengeance.
dkofva 1 year ago
Yeah, I agree with the crew that subscibes to the fact that Cobham doesn't take many chances with the track and lays back and is subdued...Could've been a been more avant garde, in some respects and brought more color and shading to the piece. I always feel like you should have a good time on the set, regardless of the piece. Bring some spice. Viva la Afrika!
dkofva 1 year ago
@dkofva I disagree, this is a ballad after all, Billy is playing a supporting role & this is a nice example of how not overplay, which seems to be the norm these days.
jykds 1 year ago
@jykds I agree , a good drummer doesnt show off all the time, he knows exactly when to show his skills and when to be patient.This is actually the key to good music. Billy fullfills all of these conditons.
GNWP67 3 months ago
Mainieri looks like a spiffy Kurt Vonnegut
locustskater 1 year ago
very nice ! ですね.
maidoodesu 1 year ago
Abe could play the ass off a Ludwig kit, Bubba
Humpydogg 2 years ago
Cobham a tad underutilized. Geez, they could have handed the sticks to Abe Vigoda
Asymmatrix 2 years ago
@Asymmatrix
I take it you don't know the compositional approach to a ballad like this. Cobham's brushes are perfect. His playing here is an attestment to his virtuosity and sensitvity. And who the hell is Abe Vigoda to these giants? Geez!
ignaciomoran 2 years ago
@ignaciomoran Cobham and brushes is like a stripper wearing a parka. It just ain't right! :)
Asymmatrix 2 years ago
@ignaciomoran agreed...hes a drummer...we use brushes sometimes...its anice change of pace....shows talent and versatility
mrserious55 2 months ago
that's beautiful, Mainieri is a nice melodist
Yogurt2345 2 years ago
nice
davidaud777 2 years ago
Mike Mainieri sigue siendo una leyenda del JAZZ, su vibrafono suena de maravilla, excelente composicion , una delicia para los oidos...
jorgebcn59 2 years ago
cobham manda!!!
caniportnoy 2 years ago
To jykds thanks for the awsome video you rock!
drummerofchicago 3 years ago
thank youtube for making it possible for people to be able to see all the amazing music which the publicity deprives us of
guitarjoe12345 3 years ago 8
the fella on the vibes is excellent.
daabbot 3 years ago
@daabbot
If you're into fusion, check out "Steps Ahead". It's all good, but some of my personal faves are 'Beirut', 'Oops', 'Islands', and 'Trains'
JonP1961 7 months ago