Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver: Higher Ground
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2014
- Drummer Dave Weckl and keyboardist Jay Oliver present "Higher Ground" from their 2014 release "Convergence." The album, including play along versions with charts and videos, is exclusively available at: www.daveweckl.com
CREDITS
Words and Music by Stevie Wonder
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Lead Vocal
Chrissi Poland
Drums
Dave Weckl
Chris Coleman
Rhythm Section
Jay Oliver keyboards & programming
Dean Brown guitar
Jimmy Johnson bass
Horn Section
Brandon Fields Sax
Eric Jorgensen Trombone
Michael McGuffey Trumpet
Backing Vocals
Nita Whittaker
Raffia Ford
Abdul Hamid Royal
Tracking Engineer
Dennis Moody
Mixing Engineers
Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver
Mastering Engineer
George Whitty
Assistant Engineers
Max Harper
Morgan Stratton
Technical Assistance
Matt Forsyth
Casey Kuzdrowski
Steven Orkin
Video Director/Editor
Alex Chaloff
Cameras
Alex Chaloff
Annika Benitz
Tali Litmanovitz
Casey Kuzdrowski
Steven Orkin
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Who is here 10 years later still in awe of this masterpiece ?
Here 👋
🤘
hereee :D
👍
How did the studio not just totally catch fire & explode????
Man I’m saying that studio should have just blown up after that!!
You are right sir !!!!
It was a very special day! We had a lot of fun recording this!
🔥😂
The sound proofing is the only thing containing all that heat so it must be some good acoustics
Chris, your Mother and I, & sister are so proud of you. The Word says your gift will make room for you. Thank you Dave for sharing our gift with the World...
Ronnie Coleman pure talent
Is Chris ever not having fun? I could just see him with that same grin filling out his taxes.
You raised one hell of a kid (assuming you're their parent)
I love his (Chris') face at the end, looks like pure joy, and bubblegum.
Amen match made in heaven
Must have listened to this at least 100 times. Fantastic.
SIX YEARS LATER I STILL SEARCH IT OUT. TURN IT UP.
Same here! I just CAN'T stop listening to this fantastic video! OUT OF THIS WORLD!
...and counting
Came here for the drummers, stayed for that amazing voice
6:00 -- Look at the right-hand side of the frame. Chrissi, thumbs hooked in pockets and leaning casually against the studio wall, as she watches Weckl. The personification of confidence. Outstanding musicianship all the way around.
If this doesn't set your hair on fire you're obviously dead. One of the best studio sessions I've ever seen, they killed it! I think the people that downvoted this video were so blinded by tears of joy that they missed the "like" button, there's really no other explanation.
Yup, I'm so sick of having to grow it back I've quit watching. :-) Seriously though, I'll never quit watching this from time to time. For me, this is THE cover of that song.
AGREE!!! THIS WHOLE PERFORMANCE MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL EVERY-SINGLE-TIME I LISTEN TO IT!
This is how professional jazz players take a pop song to the next level bravo
Duke Ellington said if it sounds good it is good - THIS IS GOOD !
D.W has inspired many drummers..He fits into any musical set up and here the two great drummers have shown their greatness in complimenting each other..God Bless you guys..
My Drums looked happy watching this Video with me. Dave Weckl, my wife (RIP) and I thank you so much for what you do for the music community. Well, back to practice.
Amazing vocal by the talented Chrissi Poland
Leslee McKee-Perry. Thanks for the info killer vocals
YEAH! WHERE THE HELL THIS GIRL CAME FROM! AWESOME VOICE, SOUL, EVERYTHING!
I'm usually not a fan of 2 drummers playing but wow!
Listen to that touch and feel... that coordination and synch.... even with your eyes closed? You'll actually feel the music
same and same.
If this doesn't leave you grinning ear to ear, well, you just don't have a mouth.
This doesn't leave me grinning... simply raises my eyebrows up to the very exreme limit to and leaves me wondering ... just how anyone can come up with such brilliant and thrilling music.... with that kind of feel and touch... These people are absolutely brilliant
These people are true musicians.... they make your hair hair stand on end..... Which is exactly how true music should be... ha ha... All I can say is.... How can anyone play like this
!!!! (Big Kid Chee-Z Smile right now)... Capt'n D.W. ... You are the man bro. Thanks for the invite, hang, inspiration, & Butt-Kicking 😂👍👍
killin it everytime Chris, inspiring to watch.
Thanks for the luv!
Chris! I now have a new idol! Both you and Dave took a classic to Higher Ground...Well? Standing ovation behind my computer, Brother!
HaHa...
Thanks for the Luv Rich :)
Dean Wuksta Dean! Preciate it bro, this was SO fun... Honored Cptn DW invited me :)
now this what shedding is all about period trade licks and complement each other while playing not trying to out do one another. I love this video
Well said I could watch this video all day and all night. Especially the ending!!!!
Professionals.
Exactly.
Need to shout out to the Brilliant JAY OLIVER, always enjoyed his brilliant musical lively playing!!
The contrast between Dave and Chris is huge, yet they so well compliment each other here. Just AMAZING!!!
Wow. Gave me chills. Dave is in a totally different relm. Love her voice, guitar solo, horns and back up vocals. The last note by the lead trumpet is the best part of the entire song.
Wow!!! I'm a huge Stevie Wonder fan and couldn't possibly have imagined that his version could be improved upon.....until today! Great production and being a drummer....to be able to enjoy Dave and Chris on the same track is HEAVEN!!!
FACTS
Can i like this 100,000,00 times? OMG!!
Best studio video ever?
+Martin Andy
Agreed!
+Roberto Andreasi When you got the best drummer ever everything just falls... well... in the pocket. I dont know whether to get practicing or throw the sticks away
Could very well be.........
TRUE STORY
Yea
I've always really liked Dave's playing. He's one of those alien level drummers who can play anything with great feel and groove. He's really musical but has amazing chops too.
Two drummers & those curling lips when Chrissi starts singing...WHOOW!!! HEAVEN!!! Thanks so much Dave :-)
i have SO MUCH respect for Weckl and Coleman right now. the solo / vamp section is no-friggin-joke. i am playing this w/ a 10 piece horn band & WOAH, lots to work out.
This is a demonstration of the discipline of pro musicians. Dave and Chris are absolutely LOCKED. Normally, having two drummers is a groove nightmare because of inconsistency in the space between notes, but this level of professionalism makes this is a masterpiece of time and feel.
Dear Jesus! Dean Brown , Chris Coleman , Dave Weckl and Jay Oliver? This Is Ground-Breaking ! I still have the autographs of Weckl and Brown in my house.
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I...
... don't...
...know. ..
... what to...
... say...
... every words of the world would be not enough.
I just cry.
Thank you.
I keep coming back to this. Chrissi Poland is just... just... there are no words. Wow.
Ladies and gentle men, the legendary Dean Brown on guitar!
Yeah the guy is a beast on that guitar. He is killn em in there!!!!
He is a legend in his lifetime
I'm a legend in my lunchtime
Chrissi Poland, as always strong voice and fantastic, looks like she's feeling every word and every note.
You gotta be made out of a special alloy, to be put in the middle of some of the best musicians in the world, and pull out a performance like that. Hats off , Chrissi Poland. Impressive. Best studio video ever.
DAMN, this NEVER gets old. I'll bet I've listened to this fifty times over an extensive period of time. Energy level = 120% Performance level = 120% Showcased Drumming = no words. And that vocalist is so darned inventive, the subtleties in timing, timbre, effects, etc...superb. To my ears this is the pinnacle performance of this song, not just cover, but including the original. And yes, there are a few REALLY good others.
So everyone is totally at the top of their game here, and Chrissy Poland just leaves me speechless. She has to be about the best singer out there. Just wonderful!!
Wow, can't believe it took me this long to find this Master Tribute, well done all who participated, nothing but respect. Carry On
Dave weckl is the best drummer in the entire universe.
Wonder how Neil Peart (RIP) would have handled this! Or Steve Gadd?
2:25-3:40 Give the drummers something. Dave and Chris took it! TRUE STORY: I can watch this video all day!!!!
I like the singers voice but for me that band is out of this world!!! Stellar arrangement of an already great tune! This is one of the best remakes of a tune and I usually don't like remakes. Stevie should be proud!
Dave Weckl and Chris Coleman together?!?! Like a tour of Mamady Keita and Famadou Konate or Bolokada Conde, it is more talent and skills in a singe room and in a short amount of time than a person can digest. So fantastic, these guys are beyond words to describe their virtuosity and incredible mastery of music.
How on earth did I never see this?? Holy SH*T!! Literally every element of this performance is an absolute master class of talent, method, and presentation right down to the sound and video production. Completely blown away. What a voice she has!! Good Lordy, lol!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Chris coleman and dave weckl together are overkill!! i love it!
Man, simply fantastic, the remake of this song it couldn't be any better. The singer is perfect. Amazing!
Two distinct approaches with a helluva united sound! New fan of Chrissi Poland,too. From a drummer....
Man!!! that's the real shit. Musicianship to the MAX!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Dave and the gang for reminding me that its about playing with technique and musicality.
this is badass musicianship at its highest. no wonder if it was illegal in certain countries
The Grandmasters at work! Unbelievable as always when master Dave and Friends play along. Maximum Respect from Austria.
So much talent in one studio!
+FesliyanStudios Yes yes... Bravo to all the musicians and studio crew
Tell me about it.
By far, the best cover!
Every once in a while you run across a group of musicians that are just plain stellar. This video here is one of those times. ;-) They are kickin' butt and takin' no prisoners!
The musicianship is just "off the charts"...a truly amazing performance!
Other than Stevie.... this is hands down the best version of this song.... Thanks to Dave and Jay....and Chrissi Poland slayed the vocals Oh my my!!
My Goddddddddd, what a band, what a version !!!!!! I love this video
Great version !!!! Like that !!! Double drum set, like the Doobies, PUNCH !!! and the brass, total delight !!!! Superb arrangements !
This is the best video I've seen in such a long time. Dave and Chris are perfectly matched, even though they're from two completely different schools.
The band is off the charts, the engineering is impeccable, and the lead singer is absolutely phenomenal.
Thanks for making this happen, Dave! Inspirational. Keep it up.
Yeah, completely agree :)
Wow! A KILLER performance of this tune!!!!
Chris Coleman isn't getting nearly enough love! What a monster musician!
OMG this is the most proffesional piece of music and groupal coordination I've ever seen, they're all terrific musicians. And the staff behind scene made an amazing work too. Excellent job.
You should probably check out snarky puppy then.
ok, that is good too !
Been a Weckl fan since the late 80's and this colman cat is equally incredible. Sometimes I think I take for granted just how ridiculously talented these guys are, almost seems impossible for people to play at this level. Truly incredible! I feel blessed to what musicianship and musicality at this level. UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Two of my favorite drummers in the same video playing together. I love it
Absolutely one of the best things I've ever heard !!!
The whole band is just amazing.. weckl and Coleman my two favorite drummers ever
The Good Guy of LA Moses G I’m a have to agree
A very awesome clip and an inspiring guitar solo. R.I.P. to the incredibly talented Dean Brown! Nice job!!!
I'm not religious but I think I just went to church... GODDAMN !
yeah the musicians are great.... BUT WHOEVER ENGINEERED AND MIXED THIS DESERVES 10 BILLION GRILLED CHEESES
Thank you! I love grilled cheese!! :-)
YES!!!
No doubt brother. You KNOW this took weeks of 100% dedication!
Yes. This fucking kicks ass.
According to the description... the musicians did...
The collective talents of so many outstanding musicians and singers all working as one finely tuned group. Simply amazing and inspirational. Thank you Dave for sharing. Your recording facilities and engineers, your video capture of this session. You all have given anyone with eyes and ears a gift and I think Stevie would be quite pleased with your tribute.
the finishing chords at the end give me goose bumps
This why I love music, truly inspirational. Will be attending Dave's clinic in Stockholm July 4th, I can't wait!
In the list of great drummers, it seems Weckl is often overlooked. He's just sick talented. Chris Coleman is awesome here, too! Great group all around!
Good God...SMOKIN'. How on earth could anyone top that? Incredible arrangement - and the performance?...there are no words...no words.
beautiful neck-shivering moment at 4.39 as the gospel harmonies enter.
Dave = great drummer, one of the world's finest. That gal singing is awesome too
Dave Weckl is awesome, I've seen him in several settings and he is soo musical and always supports the band in the most senstive way. Amazing recording, mindblowing!
Wonderful Voice Miss !! Powerful !
Wow.. that singer rocks.. Love her voice. Band sounds killer. Love the mix too. Weckl does it again!! He's the man.
As always, two of the world's greatest drummers exceeding one's expectations. You guys are a tremendous blessing to music.
Keep on reaching for higher ground, and as always kudos to Stevie Wonder for starting this musical journey.
Stunning. Absolutely brilliant. What an awesome rendition of a classic song. Stevie would be very proud.
I must have viewed this 100+ times and every time it leads me behind the kit and play even more. The talent is unreal!!
every time that I see a Dave Weckel or a Steve Smith video and they play I just cant wait to play there ideas and music. They are so good and inspirational. They are great and I love to watch them play
When the pros take over...
That's right!
I totally agree!
Yes sir !!...Just give them the resources and a good studio, I bet the studio engineer didn't have to do much !!
Holy Shit! Amazing all around. Phenomenal. Intimidating. So many good things, music, arranging, playing and musicians here. Just amazing. Whew!
This line up is ,,,, smoking hot. I got to go practice. Thanks to Dave and Jay ,,, and this whole gang.
This is the most amazing version of this song I have ever heard!
CHRIS YOU STILL INSPIRE ME EVERY TIME THAT I CHECK YOUR AWESOME PLAYING OUT. DAVE IS STILL PHENOMINAL AS WELL. GREAT VID!!
Amazing Arrangement! Great job, great music and great monsters musicians! Thank you for providing a sing with so much talent and quality!!! 👋👋👋👋👋🙏🙏🙏
Saw Dave & Chris & Chrissy the lead singer in person back in 2016; Chris hammers the drums like a madman. Weckl is smooth & laid back. Great clinic.
Stevie Wonder should hire this band!
Absolutly!!!!
Yer damn right!
I second that!
Starts off amazing and gets even stronger. Top drawer.
This may be an incredible coordinaton between these amazing drummers but it's the vocalist that stole the spot!
Thank you so much for that! ...Awesome light & food for the soul!
I can't stop watching this video...It's Brilliant !!!
oh come on guys.. I can watch this tons of times and i'll never be able to understand how you made those solos! Damn!
a real pleasure to my ears and my soul!!!
Oh, and of course the rest of the crew, especially the mixer(s). Fantastic.
My two favorite drummers!
I'm a have to agree with you on this one. That ending was killer I just lost it!!
Oh man !!!!!! This makes me happy - 🍾🍾
And what most people don’t get- u can’t lip sync/overdub drums in the way u can vocals/guitars- the proficiency is off the hook…..these guys actually played this shit - awesome
Man, I haven't heard Dean Brown in a long time! Awesome guitar solo.
Heard him, Dave and Doky....and a French guy on keys in Denmark some years ago.................oh my god.......they where all fantastic
dave weckl and chris coleman together in one song ? DUDEEE, NOW I'VE SEEN IT ALL
Absolutely freaking awesome!!!
That´s music is the reason why the USA is the greatest Country on Earth...thank you for! Best wishes from Germany-Berlin
Love the arrangement. Dave, never stop using horns!