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@SharpWalkers:

Of COURSE, I was joking.

BUT: I'm being serious now. Read slowly, as I drop a 411 on you.

Regarding its other "beautiful" parts.... "It's a CANON... for Music's sake! ...let's not make more of the noodly violin lines than are actually there, shall we?

It's a weakazz piece, wr...

early Jimmy Haslip.... who couldn't hear the promise he showed- even back then?

I still love this collection to this day. It sounded so fresh back then... and still resonates today. Great musicians, playing well.

It was sooooo cool to be into these guys from Day One... We all were out-front, an...

The first "digitally recorded" LP I ever bought. I always make sure to keep it on hand when My Lovely Wife and I take road trips.... because I know that at some point, she's gonna ask to hear it.

Thanks so much for posting this.... it brought back memories both distant and recent. Stuff like th...

god... that's a tasty little sucker!

@Elegance469

OOOOOOOOOOOOPS!

So sorry that I clicked the wrong button.... Your post was meant to be clicked "Thumbs UP" by me, yo- Find my post in this thread, and you'll see that we see Prince the exact same way.

You "hear" him with the same ears as I do.... and that's a good thing.

@spikerooney011 I respect you rights to an opinion, spike- but must disagree. It's well-know that he quit the band to strengthen his ties to his family. He had a wife and 3 small kids who needed a father, and the band was touring all the time.

I really do believe the business side of things was...

@GetMeThere1

You got that right!

Wolfgang understood the concept of 'groove'... it's in ALL of his music. In some ways, he was one of the first Pop Stars, because he knew what worked on the common man:

1. Hit'em with a groove

2. Grab'em with a hook

3. Don't let go until you've said all you n...

Sly had us all in the palm of of his hand for a wonderful 15 year run. Worked one of the first ethnically integrated pop bands ever, was one of the first to prominently feature horns in his band, layed down a hot/cool brand of funk before funk was cool, and brought people together harmony.

His s...

@BigPenis1111 "Only stupid people would find this deep, good and meningful."

or perhaps you're just too thick to 'get it?'

Trolls like you are why Sartre once said "Hell is other people."

I hope that the ASO's project is just the first of many such initiatives taken up all over the country. Music education has given my my friends, my career... and quite possibly saved my life. I could easily have been just another "ghetto casualty statistic," but on May 7th, I'll be playing on th...

Roger was signed onto The Mothership by Bootsy Collins at a stank little dive called "Mr.T's Lounge" in Lima, Ohio in the summer of 1979... and I was there. What a party, babybobba! Bootsy had one of the first wireless FM transmitters, and started his bass solo from the backseat of the limo out f...

Tight enough to spit a watermellon through a keyhole.

This clip makes me miss My Good Friend all the more. We shared:

1. a stand in an orchestra for many years

2. good jokes

3. good talk- and a free exchange of ideas and inspirations

4. MANY hearty laughs

5. good jams on the car stereo on many 'run-out' concerts

6. some fun duo improvs during re...

@hateliberals1

prog: "Progressive Rock." The contemporary term for the genre popularized by groups like Genesis, Yes, ELP, King Crimson, PFM and others. Usually featuring longer compositions, 'Classical' structures, elaborate arrangements.

@CaramelCleo I think it's because Jazz receives about 6% market share of all albums sold. It used to be more popular than it is now 2 reasons for that: 1. it's very complex, and requires some knowledge & commitment to enjoy 2. it's easier for the companies to market & mass-produce stuff like JB's...

@krgking926 Disagree with your statement...most strongly.

True artistry ALWAYS maintains a balance between excess and over-control- be it Sarasate, Bach or the most visceral Shostakovich.

I hear a level of technical command that keeps him separated from the likes of AS Mutter, S Accardo and J ...

Love the cover, Erik. It's such a beautiful and well-conceived piece to begin with... and your cello 'ensemble' treatment is spot-on. Wonderful playing.

Will you be performing in NYC the weekend of May 6-8? My bunch will be playing Carnegie that weekend; I'd love to catch one of your shows whil...

@22kyled22 Sometimes, the judging isn't based on unit sales or mass-market recognition... and this year, that was the case. Many times, what sells the most is the most basic in quality, partly because it appeals to many who may not have developed high listening skills, partly because quality wasn...

@firewoman High Art is supposed to do just that... push us to feel, to absorb... to react. Your tears are very appropriate, friend: let'em flow. It's good for the soul. I've been in the music biz for almost 30 years now, and getting that reaction from people is what we all strive for. It's when y...

@campdrew21

Every once in awhile, the Grammys get it right. I've been a fan for almost 3 years now, and have been telling folks about her since Day One. She's smart, fresh, talented beyond description... and has a voice all her own. It's great to see the next generation of True Atrists take mus...

Mainstream listeners love Nat's vocal stylings, but most forget what a fantastic pianist he was. A shame.

What touch, timing and style....

We were so lucky to have him.

@kofthebaskervilles

I think this came from a filmed documentary about Bill. Voiceovers are common to this genre. I don't think any disrespect was intended...

dude... it's light, angles and moisture.

get a grip.

so... you asked what do we think? Here's what I think:

I've seen stuff done on espn, national networks and NFL Network that can't touch this. It's a fantastic job of splicing/editing. You have real talent... and developed skills to back it up. If you don't do this professionally, you shoul start...

because too many people spend their discretionary cash on Justin Beiber and Lady GaGa...

...in the words of David Byrne: "same as it ever was..."

@villa72

Obviously spoken by someone who's never even picked up an instrument.... much less tried to navigate a conductor's score.

If ignorance is bliss.... you must be the happiest person on Earth.

"High Art" is that which stands the test of time. It's created when all elements converge to create a work that exemplifies style, craft, execution, and presentation- all at the same time.

"Innervisions" is a true work of art- and 'Too High' presents Mr. Morris at his absolute, most creative bes...

Dmitri was a pimp before GM made Cadillacs.

Check out the phatass theme he lays in the first cello concerto, first mvt. Botha was all over his game:

I kick dat aaass...

(I'm a pimp, I'm a pimp...)

I kick dat aaass...

(I'm a pimp, I'm a pimp...)