They are really great. I have loved them since the late eighties. The saxofonplayer here is Marc Russo and he unfortunenately left the band around 1990-91...
If you feel it out, you'll feel the groove in 6/8, or 12/8; however long you want the measure to be. 7/8...? Hmm..okay...if you think about it, you can somehow count it out in 7/8...but who wants to! LOL!! That's TOO much work for me...like...walking around the block, when you can cut through the backyard!
It's actually in both. The vamp is in 7/8 but the tune is in 12/8. That's how it's written in Russ Ferrante's score. (I don't know if you can still get it, I got it back in the early 90's when I was in music school.)
sconman5487- I'm a drummer and I got this ALBUM when it came out in '87 - I love Will and Jimmy's chemistry and I've been a fan ever since...even found some older stuff with Ricky on drums. - This whole song is in 6/8. There's not even a 7/8 MEASURE in the whole joint! You can even count it out in a slow 4/4(listen to the claps on the break). The rythmic melody that starts at the beginning of the song and DOES NOT STOP is probably what's throwing you off. Just listen to the drums!lol Peace&Love
nebaioth- maybe the marimba part is in 7/8, but it's overlaid on the song's 6/8 rhythm? I've heard this song described as "rhythmically complex" by more than one person. . .
gnainu, you gave a comment to Universal Music Group in Indonesian language. No one could understand to answer your question... but yeah this is Yellow Jackets video clip, but remember mate that's in the 80's
why was a TV dinner flying from the sky. I love this song, but like the Pat Metheny Group Geffen forced corporate vids, ("Last Train Home") this is just as bad. 5 stars for the playing tho
I love this band. And this song is an excellent example of their ability to seamlessly merge different styles into a creative display of Corporate Individualism. (AKA: I think they freaking rock!)
Jimmy Haslip on bass ... He and keyboardist Russell Ferrante are the only two members from the Yellowjackets original lineup. Jimmy also plays with guitarist Robben Ford (Yellowjacket founder) and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta in a Fusion Power Trio called Jing Chi (different). Also different is his playing on Gino Vanelli's excellent "Brother to Brother" record.
Also listen to guitarist Carlos Rios on "Brother to Brother"! His solo lines are an amazing example of JazzRock at its best! I still get chills when I hear his playing on that album!
Alex Acuna plays fantastic on their following album, Politics, a milestonee in modern jazz. I just love the years Will Kennedy was in the group (1987-98). What a gifted drummer he is! Wonder what he´s doing now...
That's not Alex Acuna; that's the amazing William Kennedy. Also, percussion is played by Paulinho dacosta. Funny considering UMG posted this themselves ...
I think you re absolutely not the only one;)
FretWiz4rd 2 years ago
i think i may be the only one my age who like this :) (im 14)
jsrfman 2 years ago
ricky lawson is playing with my high school jazz band on the 5th of november.
Ichliebegermany 2 years ago
Hwo plas the sax? Mike?
Yellow jackets are great!!
ibgi1995 2 years ago
They are really great. I have loved them since the late eighties. The saxofonplayer here is Marc Russo and he unfortunenately left the band around 1990-91...
Toblas64 2 years ago
This came out during the Russo-on-Sax era.
JonP1961 2 years ago
once you on the highway smooth.....sailing
coyote1620 2 years ago
Poly-Rhythm
technoforbeer 2 years ago
Do you still happen to have that score? I'm playing in the Yellowjackets ensemble at Berklee and this is one of the scores the teacher doesn't have.
swelsher 2 years ago
Who is that random band in the video?
Tasheezi 3 years ago
If you feel it out, you'll feel the groove in 6/8, or 12/8; however long you want the measure to be. 7/8...? Hmm..okay...if you think about it, you can somehow count it out in 7/8...but who wants to! LOL!! That's TOO much work for me...like...walking around the block, when you can cut through the backyard!
nebaioth 3 years ago
It's actually in both. The vamp is in 7/8 but the tune is in 12/8. That's how it's written in Russ Ferrante's score. (I don't know if you can still get it, I got it back in the early 90's when I was in music school.)
cmoody29 3 years ago
sconman5487- I'm a drummer and I got this ALBUM when it came out in '87 - I love Will and Jimmy's chemistry and I've been a fan ever since...even found some older stuff with Ricky on drums. - This whole song is in 6/8. There's not even a 7/8 MEASURE in the whole joint! You can even count it out in a slow 4/4(listen to the claps on the break). The rythmic melody that starts at the beginning of the song and DOES NOT STOP is probably what's throwing you off. Just listen to the drums!lol Peace&Love
nebaioth 3 years ago
nebaioth- maybe the marimba part is in 7/8, but it's overlaid on the song's 6/8 rhythm? I've heard this song described as "rhythmically complex" by more than one person. . .
baronvonsatan 3 years ago
Ini video clip-nya beneran? kok kayak gini? Mungkin keren pada jamannya kali ya.
gnainu 4 years ago
gnainu, you gave a comment to Universal Music Group in Indonesian language. No one could understand to answer your question... but yeah this is Yellow Jackets video clip, but remember mate that's in the 80's
d3v4 4 years ago
Most times a million notes a second doesn't work at all.
Here's the exception that confirms the rule! Amazing!
elmerexpress 4 years ago
The first album introducing new drummer Will Kennedy who replaced Ricky Lawson.
retawdee 4 years ago
Good Dope smoking jam!!!! Audiophile lovers dream!
n2motocross 4 years ago
pretty cool, dont remember these guys
godandaa 4 years ago
Can someone post the video of their song "The Dream" please? Thanks.
Aleancelo 4 years ago
this band is so great but this video is the definition of cheese.
AbrahamKless 4 years ago
why was a TV dinner flying from the sky. I love this song, but like the Pat Metheny Group Geffen forced corporate vids, ("Last Train Home") this is just as bad. 5 stars for the playing tho
CJ81 4 years ago
I love this band. And this song is an excellent example of their ability to seamlessly merge different styles into a creative display of Corporate Individualism. (AKA: I think they freaking rock!)
dctraxe 4 years ago
I've always thought this was their best song.
STICKSnSTRINGS 4 years ago
The guy on the horn and the guy on the bass. Who are they? William and the guy on the key boards are the only one's I can readily identify.
willie33040 4 years ago
Jimmy Haslip on bass ... He and keyboardist Russell Ferrante are the only two members from the Yellowjackets original lineup. Jimmy also plays with guitarist Robben Ford (Yellowjacket founder) and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta in a Fusion Power Trio called Jing Chi (different). Also different is his playing on Gino Vanelli's excellent "Brother to Brother" record.
OtisGreen 4 years ago
Also listen to guitarist Carlos Rios on "Brother to Brother"! His solo lines are an amazing example of JazzRock at its best! I still get chills when I hear his playing on that album!
stonepolismusic 4 years ago
Absolutely ... One of my FAVORITE records. Gino Vanelli, arguably the best vocalist in the FUSION movement, which was almost entirely instrumental.
OtisGreen 4 years ago
Marc Russo is on a very ballsy soprano sax. This video omits a good deal of his solo at the end. Buy the CD if you can find it. :-)
baronvonsatan 4 years ago
Bravo, Universal.
ramitupursnout 4 years ago
Alex Acuna plays fantastic on their following album, Politics, a milestonee in modern jazz. I just love the years Will Kennedy was in the group (1987-98). What a gifted drummer he is! Wonder what he´s doing now...
Vladpeters 4 years ago
I love the yellowjackets.....especially with russo on sax
goalnick 4 years ago
That's not Alex Acuna; that's the amazing William Kennedy. Also, percussion is played by Paulinho dacosta. Funny considering UMG posted this themselves ...
shelterit 4 years ago
oh!!! first view! first comment! not gonna favorite first!!!
grayfox0o0 4 years ago