Birdland (Cover)

Former user wrote on 6/7/2015, 8:07 PM
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Title: Birdland
Artists: NYCGRIFF
Album: Birdland

Hi Fellow Music Lovers!

"Birdland" is a Jazz/Fusion composition written by pianist/Keyboardist, composer and overall musical genius, Joe Zawinul.

This tune made its debut on the band, Weather Report’s 1977 studio album, "Heavy Weather".  Birdland received awards, as well as ranking high on the American Billboard chart.  It has since become a Jazz standard.

The list of the great Jazz musicians who have played and recorded this song is too long to list here.  Nonetheless, here is my version of this iconic classic.

This song has been fermenting on one of my hard drives for a very long time.  Since I 'still' cannot open or close my left hand comfortably, I've been digging through my archives and am able to polish off much of my recent songs with just my right hand.  (Mainly, mixing and mastering).

Hope you enjoy this latest effort...

Griff

Instruments:

Keyboard: TheGrandeur (Kontakt)
Trumpet: Embertone Chapman
Bass 1: Scarbee Pre-Bass 
Bass 2: Straight Ahead!
Drums: Addictive Drums 2
Guitar: Vintage Instruments
Sax (Alto): Embertone Sensual Sax
Sax (Bari): Andante Brass Instruments
Oboe: Chris Heins Winds Vol. 3
Vocals 1: Hephaestus Sounds Singers 2
Vocals 1: Realivox (The Ladies)
Strings: Cakewalk String Instruments

 

 

Comments

GBTraveller wrote on 6/8/2015, 3:16 AM

Hi Griff,

is amazing how casually you deal with such a difficult subject Music .
The CD LOOST TRIBE , I myself in the music rack . Probably already heard a thousand times . The course remains liable and expands the musical mind .
I am always amazed by how you .
You're a great musician !

Greeting Freddy

gospelbj1 wrote on 6/8/2015, 8:19 AM

Griff,

Great job on this.  No bad for a one-handed musician...

You've done this song justice here.  It may need just a tad more tweeking, but you've conquered the essence and liveliness of song very well.  You are right, many have recorded this song, I loved Manhattan Transfers version of it.  You my friend are right up there with the best of them.  Keep raiding that archive buddy.

BC

pinodisola wrote on 6/8/2015, 10:35 AM

Grande amico mio complimenti tu sai che amo questa musica vorrei tanto che mi aiutassi ad arrangiare alcune nmie composizioni ti saluto caramente al prossimo ascolto ciao Pino

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PINO D'ISOLA Pino d'Isola (al secolo Pino Maiolo) nasce artisticamente negli anni '60 ad Isola Capo Rizzuto (KR), suo paese natio. E' il cantante e il batterista del suo primo gruppo "THE LOVERS"con la sua chitarra già scrive e compone le sue prime canzoni come "Sabrina", "Ritorna l'estate", "Non lasciarmi" ed altre. Trasferitosi a Milano, nel '66 entra a far parte del gruppo "I MAD BOYS"
Nel '82 esce il suo primo LP dal titolo"UNA SERATA SERENA" Edizioni LA PALMIERAMA di Milano
Pino incontra Giuliano Taddei (autorevolissimo autore di testi per Sanremo, Castrocaro, Zecchino D'Oro) con il quale nasce un sodalizio musicale eterno e molto produttivo: dal singolo DONNA AMORE
"DONNA AMORE" del 1983 (che riceve il premio da "La lega delle casalinghe"), passando per la produzione di diversi successi, fino ad arrivare alla scrittura di numerose canzoni per bambini. In questi anni sono frequenti le sue apparizioni come ospite su radio e TV locali. La sua popolarità cresce così come il suo impegno come cantante in giro con I FOLK 2000. "SENTIMENTO D'AMORE"
Nel 1987 esce l'album " LA MIA MUSICA con un pò di bon...gusto" Edizioni CARAMBA di Milano Come hanno riportato giornali e settimanali del settore, Fred Bongusto così come Bruno Martino sono sempre stati per Pino D'Isola dei punti di riferimento poiché molto vicini al suo modo di cantare "confidenziale". Da questo momento in poi sono sempre più frequenti le apparizioni di Rino accanto a Pino: la presenza del figlio nei suoi spettacoli gli permette, infatti, di interpretare al meglio i suoi brani fondendoli con le nuove tendenze musicali.
La grande occasione arriva per Pino nel 1990 quando ha l'opportunità di pubblicare un suo disco con la prestigiosa Casa Discografica "Fonit Cetra". Il titolo del disco è "CIAO":
PINO D'ISOLA & RINO Il 21 Aprile 1990 può essere considerata la data di nascita del duo musicale, riceve un significativo premio dall'Assessorato al Turismo e Cultura del comune di Isola di Capo Rizzuto. Il premio, intitolato "OMAGGIO A UN CALABRESE ILLUSTRE"
cita: " A CHI CON IMPEGNO E PROFESSIONALITA???HA RAGGIUNTO AMBITI RISULTATI, PORTANDO OLTRE I CONFINI DELLA CALABRIA, IL MESSAGGIO E LA CULTURA DELLA NOSTRA TERRA ???. Nel 1997 Pino riceve dal comune di Milano una medaglia per la sua canzone "TRAMMINANDO PER MILAN", originale dedica alla città che lo ha adottato.
Come autore Pino continua a scrivere canzoni incontrando nuovi personaggi in particolare: uno a livello internazionale, Carlo Alberto Rossi,
E....la musica va..................grazie a tutti Pino

Former user wrote on 6/8/2015, 11:32 AM

without a doubt you brillaan group performance.
instrumental ensemble very complete and clear instruments played by musicians of jazz they will be
A session man with exclamation mark !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
too strong

franco

Piazzini wrote on 6/8/2015, 2:22 PM

Hoi Griff

the intro and the opener makes me happy. pretty crazy, the whole!

Highlight I find the interplay of melody and bass.

Very convincing performance from you, my friend. But somewhat atypical and really trippy .... a listening experience full of excitement and action.

en liebe gruess vom

sandro

Sandro_Glavina_Channel wrote on 6/8/2015, 3:03 PM

FANTASTIC !!! ciao da sandro

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Sandro Glavina is an italian composer, named L'Uomo e L'Ombra. The choice of the name derives from the title of the album "L'uomo e l'ombra" of the band "Abstract Music Nuova Esistenza", an experimental group founded by Sandro Glavina together with his friends in the mid-70s.

In the period 2009-2022, L'Uomo e L'Ombra has done 84 albums. The compositions of Sandro Glavina are partly influenced by progressive rock. Sandro has developed a personal style with many experimentations and actualizations. He offers music beyond borders by intertwining different styles in crossover with each other. Prog, psychedelia, classical, post-rock, jazz, pop are some of the influences that dissolve in ambient atmospheres, citations of contemporary music and minimalist nuances. Sandro Glavina aka L'Uomo e L'Ombra plays the music using VSTI synthesizers, keyboards and adds some loops. Sandro isn't a professional musician, composes and plays music just for fun, but his works reach a good outcome, pleasant to listen. L'UOMO E L'OMBRA

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Former user wrote on 6/8/2015, 5:25 PM

Well, Mr Griffster

You very well may have out done yourself this time.  The rhythm alone would have made me turn the page and find another song without those complicated rhythms. I'm listening at around the 3 minute mark with the downward chromatic whiney brass.  Cool!

How long did this take you to put together (not counting the stagnant time sitting on your hard drive) ??? How many tracks?  50-60-70? I mean holy crap, Griff! This is by FAR the best piece of music I have heard thus far in this community and I sincerely hope that people understand the work that went into putting all these instruments together!  And PLAYING them as well!  

I am totally blown away, my good buddy.  You are one talented dude!

Trish(ie)

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Former user wrote on 6/8/2015, 5:29 PM

Hi.  Me again

I forgot to mention that the cover is very cool and reflects the time this tune was milling around.  Understated and without fancy schmancy graphics because they didn't have those kind of things back in them thar days!

Amazing piece of work and I do mean WORK!

 

gerrycix wrote on 6/8/2015, 6:17 PM

Ohhh....Griff !

My friend ....excellent perfomance....., super !!!!

Great sound ....fantastic !

Ciao David

Dirtzilla wrote on 6/8/2015, 10:33 PM

My Friend you have a wonderful and inspiring archive of material and I'm so glad you are sharing it with us. This track is slamming. Have you done any Freddy Hubbard or any other of the Old C.T.I., crew ?

Great Track Griff, a true winner.

 

Dirtzilla

 

 

MuggeMaker wrote on 6/9/2015, 12:35 AM

Awesome, Griff.

Love the synth at the beginning .. 

Great work with VST's .. how have you made the vocals??

Top!!!!!!!!

Best regards to NY

Mugge 

Former user wrote on 6/9/2015, 5:34 AM

Hi Griff,
without words !!!
Fantastic piece, quality 'music of the highest level, you have worked hard for this song, but the result of all the hard work pays off.
Great.

Rino

TheDJGrandfatherKoeddi wrote on 6/9/2015, 7:09 AM

Hi Griff,

ein sehr schönes erlebniss was meine Ohren hier hören

LG Dirk

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ich bin baujahr 1963 und Vater von 2Kindern und Musikverrückt

Mann nennt mich auch der Dieter Bohlen ohne Kohlen

Achtung !
Meine Songs entsprechen nicht den üblichen Hörgewohnheiten, sondern spiegeln nur meine persönliche Auffassung von Musik wieder.
Die Leute, die meinem speziellen Humor - den ich die Musik einfließen lasse - nicht folgen können, gibt es auf dieser Plattform ausreichend Mainstream zu hören.
Falls Dir oder Ihnen meine Musik gefällt, stell deine oder Ihre Anlage bitte auf Zimmerlautstärke - dein oder ihr Nachbar könnte anderer Meinung sein.

Viel Spaß beim Zuhören, Mut und gute Kopfhörer wünscht,

Euer Köddi

 

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tgfmusica wrote on 6/9/2015, 10:30 AM

Questa volta hai colpito duro, pezzo allapparenza semplice, ma in verità penso che hai dovuto moltissimo per ottenere un tale risultato, complimenti, 5* e anche molte di più da tgfmusica, Gianfranco, ciao

info4u2 wrote on 6/9/2015, 11:04 AM

Nicely put together, loverly track, theme kept the whole thing together on the journey. Very professional, slick finish. Thank you. 5*

Indigo

Maboe wrote on 6/9/2015, 12:57 PM

What a fantastic music - I love it!

I´m glad that you digged in your archives and found this track, it would be a pity to miss this one.

Mathias

 

Edi-no1 wrote on 6/9/2015, 3:52 PM

Hi Griff,

don't worry about your left hand, you know the right hand is more important Istill have problems with my left hand when I play althought it seems to be fine and nothing hurts and it' s so limp and doesn't want to listen to me.. that's really strange

Griff what can I say: fantastic piece, I'm really impressed of  your talent.

Take care my music friend,

Edyta

 

 

Guitorb wrote on 6/9/2015, 4:02 PM

 Great production! My complements.

Nickillus wrote on 6/9/2015, 5:08 PM

Fan-absolutely-tastic, Griff.  Brilliant rendition of a fabulous favourite.  You've kept all of the original energy and joy, whilst delivering a typically superb Griffy performance, even if down to one hand.  You are above a class act, my friend.  I bow below the level of your feet.  Please don't tell me you can play with those as well?  Thanks so much for sharing this.

Former user wrote on 6/9/2015, 10:06 PM

Hi Griff,
really a beautiful work ... excellent music idea with great jazz atmosphere .. also the mix  is very professional .. I like it a lot
A big hug
Antonio

stuallan wrote on 6/10/2015, 11:55 AM

Hi Griff,

To say you've outdone yourself would only last as long as your next piece. But, until then...You've outdone yourself!

Loved the movement of this piece. Lots of things going on that while amazing on their own, create a fanrtastic rythmic experience as a whole.

Amazing with one hand, could we have handled two hands? 

Hope your recovery progresses speedily.

Best Regards,

Stu

Former user wrote on 6/10/2015, 2:46 PM

a fantastic track, great

donatomensi wrote on 6/10/2015, 3:46 PM

Ciao Griff
Oramai ti hanno scritto tutto e di più, ed io non saprei cosa altro aggiungere.
Però una cosa la posso dire: se inizio ad apprezzare il Jazz (che è sempre stato molto lontano da me) lo devo a te.
Sei un grande e non solo nella musica, sai essere sempre presente anche con i dilettanti piccoli come me; sei attento e sei maestro di musica e di vita.
Sono orgoglioso di essere partecipe dei tuoi lavori così come lo sei tu nei miei.
Poni attenzione alla tua mano, non puoi permetterti di privarci del 50% di questa tua maestria, non te lo permettiamo!
Un abbraccio
Donato
 

emacor wrote on 6/10/2015, 5:26 PM

Hi my good friend:

 

Well first i've to say, that Weather Report, is one of my favourite Jazz Fusion bands ever... so my espectations were high when i saw this tune.

I also wanna say that it's needed balls to have the courage to present a cover of a standard like this.... 

For the rest ...i'm speecheless.... i think Trish has already said it all.... This is by FAR the best piece of music I have heard thus far in this community, i have heard it already 3 times and have to listen once again....

Really, really, no words to describe it.... 

Outstand work

All the best to you my friend

Emanuel