APROPOS
For how i'm feeling tonight.
Sometimes i turn on the news and its just like...
Yeah.
The above is a live performance of What's Going On/Whats happening brother from the "Save The Children" Concert held in Chicago in 1973. Directed by Stan Lathan(Sanaa Lathan's Father)
This song, as well as this production - is a work of art. Marvin recorded the album in 1971, and is relevant as it was then, its even more relevant today. (What's happening brother especially heavy)
If you have nine minutes, watch this video.
The incomparable James Jamerson on Bass (delivering one of the sweetest basslines EVER)
Eddie "Bongo" Brown on the Congas
Marvin on Piano.
Never has socially conscious introspection sounded so exquisite.
(also, i may have to learn how to play bass.)
Posts
4 comments:
Good stuff Lex. And I need to learn how to play the upright bass. Its just so cool.
I had never seen that video before today. I could write a bunch of stuff about how good the musicians were and how good Marvin's voice sounded but I'll spare the obvious.
I will say that it was one of those rare things that make you feel differently after watching it. Hard to put into words right now.
Thanks for sharing (and yes, you need to take up the bass).
-Rashad
the upright bass is way cool. It has a great aesthetic and sound. Mingus mode. you should definitely pursue that.
-Jazzbrew
i saw that video for the first time maybe a year ago? It blew me away. I don't know, maybe it was the cut scenes of chicago city life interspersed with the shots of the musicians on that just - i don't know. I can't capture the feeling accurately with words. It does make you feel differently after watching it. The 1970s imagery, knowing the unrest that existed then, knowing the unrest that exists now...
and when he gets to whats happening brother? hey baby/ what you know no good? and then JJ comes in with that bass? chills.
"watch this or I hate you" I am LMAO because I can't watch it now but I will watch it later. Isn't it funny that sooo many songs/books/creative outlets appear more relevant now than back then???
Post a Comment