gapiro Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just smashing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1bJtV4KkM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hmmmm ... I thought the video editing was about the best thing about it. Reminds me of those [i][b]Best Smooth Jazz Ever[/b][/i] compilations you used to see in Woolworths. And if you're going to get Andrew Gouche in, and I bet he ain't cheap, why not put him a little higher in the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Great playing all round, plus someone has some serious arranging chops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Amazing set of skills on display here. Great arrangement, great musicality. But... Umm... Am I the only one that thinks, yeah, it's all very technical and the like... but the original still grooves a lot harder? Substitute the feck out of the chords and everything, obligatory horns and chromatic runs, syncopations... Just cos you can, doesn't mean you should. Or is it just me? Edited February 11, 2016 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I lasted 20 seconds. I did not enjoy those 20 seconds one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1455217405' post='2977204'] Amazing set of skills on display here. Great arrangement, great, musicality. But... Umm... Am I the only one that thinks, yeah, it's all very technical and the like... but the original still grooves a lot harder? Substitute the feck out of the chords and everything, obligatory horns and chromatic runs, syncopations... Just cos you can, doesn't mean you should. Or is it just me? [/quote] It's not just you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Not what I would listen to normally, but I happily listened to the end. Some serious playing skills here. . . . I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well played but the arrangement takes over the song... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1455266151' post='2977548'] Well played but the arrangement takes over the song... [/quote] TBH I kinda think that's the point! I enjoyed the clip but would never actually buy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1455217557' post='2977207'] It's not just you [/quote] It's not just either of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Snarky Puppy meets Dirty Loops! Dirty Snarky Poops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1455266151' post='2977548'] Well played but the arrangement takes over the song... [/quote] Perfectly put. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1455386792' post='2978724'] Poops? [/quote] Yes, yes it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I like, really good playing and interesting enough! Just 3 minutes too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 There is a selection of various cover versions on the OP's link. The Sting tune works well. http://youtu.be/zmbdbHFsLSI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1455441197' post='2979029'] The Sting tune works well. [/quote] For me, the end result is the track is completely at odds with the lyric. It's lost all its jauntiness. And the Happy cover's lost its groove too - another triumph (?) of style over substance. The originals were great - why tinker with them for no appreciable benefit? Great playing, but like a Steely Dan tribute band, I don't see the point. If you were to be cynical about it, it's just an easy way of getting attention for the arranger and performers. No doubt they'll get booked for more studio and live gigs from the exposure/controversy. So on that basis, I'm helping their cause, it seems... Edited February 14, 2016 by lowregisterhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 All very talented players, but to me that talent has been wasted on an ostentatious arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Sting one has had the soul ripped out of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1455195718' post='2976901'] Just smashing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1bJtV4KkM [/quote] Fabulous - would be great to see this line up live. A shame they didn't keep some of the hooks from the original. Edited February 14, 2016 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Much prefer this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rmLMhW_hyM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 [quote name='Colonel36' timestamp='1455454241' post='2979185'] Much prefer this - [/quote] +1. The Bottom 40 version has great musicianship, but this grooves beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 [quote name='Colonel36' timestamp='1455454241' post='2979185'] Much prefer this - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rmLMhW_hyM[/media] [/quote] Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) The Bottom 40 cover is an example of great musicianship, unfortunately, it's also a great example of "less is more" They've completely lost the point of the song in that the original really does want to make you dance and be happy. But, thanks for posting. Nice to hear some good players at any time. Edited February 14, 2016 by leschirons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roceci Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've covered this song so many times that the thread title made me shudder. We don't do it now, even audiences are bored sh1tless by it. Not sure I can face watching the video so will take everyone's word that it's the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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