The Blue Note Thread

dhodo said:
Like a zipper sound?
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No not like non fill. It sounds like it’s in the recording. I actually just checked the preview on ITunes and track 4 showcases what I’m hearing. It’s like a rapid click/tick that happens a few times in the preview. At first I thought it was Gil Melle pushing the valves on the sax or vibrations from a snare but I’m really not sure where it’s coming from or what it is. It’s hard not to focus on it now that I hear it :p great album though to anyone who hasn’t heard it before.
 
mitchwagz said:
No not like non fill. It sounds like it’s in the recording. I actually just checked the preview on ITunes and track 4 showcases what I’m hearing. It’s like a rapid click/tick that happens a few times in the preview. At first I thought it was Gil Melle pushing the valves on the sax or vibrations from a snare but I’m really not sure where it’s coming from or what it is. It’s hard not to focus on it now that I hear it :p great album though to anyone who hasn’t heard it before.
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Are you talking about what happens at 1:10 in the itunes sample?
 
mitchwagz said:
Possibly? It’s like three quick ticks. Actually it happens quite a few times right away In the first couple seconds in the preview for Moonlight in Vermont too. It sounds like drums but idk what he would be doing to make that sound.
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That is a strange noise. Only happens when the sax is playing which makes me think it's maybe related to the keys (as you suggested), rather than brushwork on a closed hi-hat, which was my first hunch.
 
seeirwin said:
That is a strange noise. Only happens when the sax is playing which makes me think it's maybe related to the keys (as you suggested), rather than brushwork on a closed hi-hat, which was my first hunch.
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Yeah but I’ve never heard anything like that from any other sax player. I’ve also never played the sax so not sure if that could even be the sound :LOL: I’m thinking the mic is just picking up something funny that someone is doing and it’s noticeable in the mix. Who knows.
 
kafunis said:
Yeah have a listen to Angel Street , Native Heart or Tokyo Live, bought all those on cd when they came out back in the day, they are all fantastic ! No Vibes or Electronic Drums !!!
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Angel Street has one an amazing all drum tune (Touch Me) that leads into an incredible drum beat for the following tune (Red Mask). For me, Tony has such a unique way of playing and does a lot of tom work, using them as notes to tell his story. His style feels so completely unique. I'm also a fan of Foreign Intrigue, and although it's mixed with a heavy 80s feel, there's enough great playing to make this a good album.

Touch Me -
Red Mask -

Life Of The Party (from Foreign Intrigue) Latin'ish :)
 
mitchwagz said:
The OG stereo is definitely more “in your face” than the MM but the MM one sounds so good.
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This is exactly the way I feel about the old pressings vs the new audiophile. Someone shared the video below on the Jazz Vinyl subreddit and the way RVG and MM approaches these pressings really brought clarity to this issue for me. Definitely worth 10 min if you haven't seen this, unless it's been posted here already. I'm playing catch up. :)

 
I have been listening to Wayne Shorter's 70's work, which is one era of him I had explored very little, aside from his work with Weather Report. Native Dance is an interesting record, and one that I may pick down the road, even if it sounds a little as a novelty album, more than a serious artistic statemen by him. The record that really blew me away is "The Odissey of Iska", which is an album that finds him backed by guitar, 2 bassists, 2 drummers, percussion and vibes. It is a very unique effort by shorter, and in a way feels like a natural extension of his 60's records, with very nocturnal and meditative compositions, eerie arrangements, and inventive solos that walk the fine line between melodic post bop and free jazz.
Give it a listen if you haven't already. This points to become one of my favorite albums of his.
 
agutierrezb said:
I have been listening to Wayne Shorter's 70's work, which is one era of him I had explored very little, aside from his work with Weather Report. Native Dance is an interesting record, and one that I may pick down the road, even if it sounds a little as a novelty album, more than a serious artistic statemen by him. The record that really blew me away is "The Odissey of Iska", which is an album that finds him backed by guitar, 2 bassists, 2 drummers, percussion and vibes. It is a very unique effort by shorter, and in a way feels like a natural extension of his 60's records, with very nocturnal and meditative compositions, eerie arrangements, and inventive solos that walk the fine line between melodic post bop and free jazz.
Give it a listen if you haven't already. This points to become one of my favorite albums of his.
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I remember getting that album shortly after getting Bitches Brew. Its a great album. It has Sonny Sharrock on it?
 
Doctor_of_Jazz said:
Sonny is on Moto Grosso Feio. His playing is right on the edge for me. I have to be in the mood, but it's either spot on, or way too much for my ears. :)
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I just purchased my first 80 series and Tone Poet reissues. Are the jackets the same type for all the 80 series releases? I was led to believe they were thing glossy jackets like a U.K. or German pressing, however mine is simply the run of the mill printed on thin cardboard jacket. I just want to make sure I’m not unfairly judging the product.
 
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