Max Raabe Live - Over my Shoulder...

[Artdeco44]

This is "class".

[ThePilot314]

Die Jungs und das Mädel spielen soooooooooo sauber und perfekt und oben drauf Max Raabe als Krönung!

[ThePilot314]

Thanks to all the foreign fellows ............ giving their nice comments to

Max Raabe and his team.

It´s fine to see that Max Raabe and his orchestra is a very good german ambassador playing international music of the Golden 20 and 30!

[1961BBJay]

Terrific band! Like to see them do Isham Jones, or Whiteman. Outstanding work!

[MrLolcat1987]

to me, the big band jazz of 1920's--1940's was the absolute pinnacle of western music. ever since that golden age passed, things have been in a downward spiral straight into the gutter, with no signs of stopping any time soon. that's why our generation have to content with the horrid noise they call "music" today. im truly glad that some people like max and his band are working hard to keep jazz true to its essence. now all we need is for some composers to write some real music like this.

[ctaylor3016]

Yeah, that percussionist is livin' the dream : )

[bronxboy47]

The great Max Raabe and the incomparable Palast Orchestra. They always lift my spirits. This accomplished, polished ensemble is second to none. The orchestral arrangements are inventive, often playful, and never anything less than a feast for the ears. And Max is, of course, in a category all by himself. I hope it's not too lonely at the top.

[FlowersInHisHair]

1:12 - 1:15 How much does the percussionist love his job? Lots I reckon!

[wyomingwidow]

@FlowersInHisHair *lol* made my day!

[thunderwolf2012]

Lovezzzzz it.

[timboswingdancer]

ray noble and al bowly.........................­. much slower and better i think!!!

just discovered this max guy and hes good, no, hes brill, buti dont like this one!!

[byline7844]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Spectacular arrangement as always, guys.

[flaneurdilettante]

This band kicks some serious ass.

[leapingoutofwater]

my grandfather actually wrote lyrics for this style of music in New York back in the 30s, and even though I've never heard his songs- lost to history- and never heard much of this growing up, I just can't get enough now. It is gorgeous, classy, and fun!

[Jurkebox85]

@leapingoutofwater its mostly more enjoyable if this music is connected to some personal experiences, true. Feel the same way.

[iBook3503332]

i want to be like max when i grow up, yes i am only 14 and i love this style of music

[byline7844]

@iBook3503332 - I am on the other end of the age spectrum and I write to agree with you, and congratulate you on your good taste at such a tender age.

[tavriadriver]

@kilofranz

Over my shoulder goes one care; over my shoulder go two cares

Why should I cry - it's blue above

I'm free at last and I'm in love

Over my shoulder go three cares; over my shoulder go four cares

Bye bye to trouble - it's gone beyond recall

Over my shoulder goes it all!

Now in return, can anyone give me the German lyrics to Hor mein lied, Violetta? There are one or two bits I can't quite get.

Thanks!

[Jaaakesnake]

I think the last lines are:

Bye bye to trouble,

It's gone beyond recall

Over my shoulder goes it all

A wonderful little tune anyhow

[mariothao]

wtf........what kind of song is this?

[tavriadriver]

This is a loose transcript of the recording of Roy Fox and his Orchestra, is it not?

[tavriadriver]

@tavriadriver Just listened to the Roy Fox and it isn't! But I know the arrangement from somewhere... anyone know where?

[worldecho]

@tavriadriver Hi there - they are using the arrangement by Sid Phillips which was recorded in the UK by the Joe Loss Band in 1934. This band is note-perfect - well done Palast Orchester!

[tavriadriver]

@worldecho Joe Loss!! I knew I hadn't dreamt it! Thanks for your help. Didn't know it was a Sid Phillips.

[LewStone07]

At the time this kind of music was popular, the focus was on the band, not the singer. The vocalist's job was to stand up, sing, then sit down. In most cases it was being danced to, so you wouldn't even be looking at the singer most of the time. He is recreating how it was done at the time, and does it well.

[1276epr]

@LewStone07 I think Paul Whiteman said the over-emphasis on vocalists ended up hurting the dance band industry, though I'm sure there were many other factors involved too.

[BCravenO4]

Not much of an entertainer... He sung great but he didn't really perform, did he? Could have moved around or smiled some. Didn't look to me like his cares had gone over his shoulder.

[tomkellycartoons]

I see what you're saying, but...he actually performs these songs exactly as they were done in the style of the times. And the arrangements for the orchestra are also originals. I've seen him live and...it was a great performance. He speaks between songs in a wonderful, laconic, dry way...very entertaining!

[kvanoene]

He is allowing his band/musicians to be featured which is a sign of those times and should be resurrected. This isn't rap. lol. It's the whole package, and he is recreating an amazing period that was lost.

[1276epr]

What a grand performance, with Max in that high wing-tip collar and tuxedo, stepping up to the mike unsmiling and belting out the lyrics with just a trace of a charming accent, all to the background of the wonderful Palace Orchestra! It's like a trip back into time.

[parsnip23x]

This is great! I'd never heard of Max Raabe before but he's fantastic! Thanks for posting this and introducing me to this wonderful performer.

[LadyAryun]

If I remember correctly, and I'm not too sure on the last two phrases, but it's: Over my shoulder goes one care Over my shoulder go two cares Why should I cry ? its blue above Im free at last and in love Over my shoulder goes three cares Over my shoulder goes four cares I like to travel Its gone beyond recall Over my shoulder goes it all!

[band222]

Greetings from the UK Great video 5stars.Discovered the Palast Orchester eight years ago Have had to go on the German site to find them. Keep up the good work,This is what you call great music that never ages.

[byline7844]

@band222 Lucky you!! How I envy your finding them 8 years ago. I found them only a few months ago when their show from Carnegie Hall aired. I have been making up for lost time by watching everything on youtube - over and over, while buying DVDs and CDs as I can. Can't get enough of these talented guys.

Best Wishes from New York

[ThePilot314]

@band222

Hi friend in the U.K..

Thank´s a lot for the "warm" words.

I LOVE Max and his Orchester too

AND ....... the famous english Tommy Cooper who R.I.P.

Not as a musician but also very famous and unique!