One of the things I love the best about Al's playing is how he plays the time. He's a master of syncopation. You can feel the pulse...but his playing is all over the place - yet it still fits. Amazing. You typically only see really advanced percussionists doing that.
He is start playing very young. And I start play young with 10y but I never play like him . I am rhitam guitarist. I love jazz and I play in jazz trio in 80is abaut 4-5y
Tones, melody, phrasing, sustain... Rhythm, and beats.. is it just me.. or does anyone else wait with great expectations for the next note to be played.???? Can't get enough of this music,!!!! Great videos, thank you for posting!!!!
@hartistry1957 I feel the exact same way. The first time I say him was at one of the private night concerts at the NAMM show in Anaheim in the 80's. EVH, Satriani and George Lynch were in the audience and at one point all three of them stood up and their mouths were gaped open. I knew then I was seeing something special. Al definately inspired me to play better and with more feeling.
Watching Al has that affect on many musicians.. even bass, horn players, etc... I think he is shredding a PRS axe.... these are quality guitars.Fast and awesome sustain... even the ones from Korea..!
I don't care that there are a million D'meola fans; All I care is the fact there ARE millions of D'meola fans. This guy inspired me to play my Les Paul the way it was meat to be played. Thanks for the inspiration AL.
Al is just technically incredible! He is fun to watch play. Was watching Steve Vai earlier. Both of these guys are something else! If you dont get inspired to play music by watching Steve or Al? You got to be kidding me! WOW!
I agree totally but much if not all this just like John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra goes right over their heads & the just can't grasp it. Saw Al & Chick a few times in the 70s with Return To Forever & Mahavishnu O, in 73 when Birds of Fire came out & though i am a rock player since the 60s this music and Fusion were huge inspirations ,for those that don't get it it's their loss & a huge one it is.
Favorite composition from Al Di Meola's Casino album. RTF are my favorites, as the journalists say, the jazz rock band and McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Weather Report has some good stuff. My favorite bass player is Chris Squire(rip) from the band Yes, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Jaco Pastorius. Chick Corea keyboards and Joe Zavinul(rip)
Saw this line up on their first or second gig together....dropping sections, missing parts....VERY rough around the edges....he was even yelling at Gumbi onstage! Looks like they got it together, tho'!! I was looking for clips from this to see if I'd buy it,,,,,.thanks for the post!
As far as the who's the best war. Paco de Lucia was a guest on Elegant Gypsy and actually played Al's arrangement. Do you really think Paco, the greatest player you will ever hear period, would be interested in jamming with Satch or Vai? While they make their guitars whistle and feedback in their amps I can see it now!lol
I love ADM but Chick's original version is much more exciting with extra pace. Have a listen to it, it's on the album "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy". Once you've heard it, tell me you love it! ;)
Bill Connors was FAR superior in every way except over playing and show off chops , maybe my fav jazz rock player. saw that band about 9 times between 1973 and 74 - THE BEST!
of course. but also the opinion of almost every major jazz rock guitarist of that era, 1969 to 1975., many of whom were personal friends of mine, so I knew their opinions as well. LC, JM, JA, RG, DT, as well as bass players. all of them. Al is also universally considered a straight up a hole by those same people, including chick himself as well as Stanley - musicians have always tolerated conceit and arrogance among themsleves for the greater goal of creating music.
@edshift . I agree, classy guitar work on all. I consider AL Di one of the best guitarist around many similar to him. These type of musicians are serious about their art, if I may say. The " Caravaserai" album was a superb album, (Santana of course). For one album from more than 30 yrs ago, it remains a class of its own.
It seems to me even tough it's subjectiv Al Dimeola is the most complet guitarist, technicaly. Hee plays what he likes but actualy he could play just about anything
Sorry, but I have no idea what you are trying to say. But all of the guitarists you've named are on the "no duh" list. Of course I know who all of those guitarists you've named are. I've been listening to most of them for the better part of 30 years. Love 'em all. I'm just not a big Santana fan. Search for Steve Morse and Rik Emmett from Triumph doing an awesome acoustic version of Steve's "Up in air".
its clear he know his stuff.. but for some reason sounds like a dinner I am not hungry for.. they are all great musicians, without doubt! Endless key and scale changes miss real melody soul and real inspiration and direction for me. But hey throw rocks, just my opinion. They know their instruments like the back of their hands. I call it highly skilled noodling..
Why is he looking at that music stand? He would have been playing this song for 30 years by the time of this concert. It's not a difficult track - in terms of chord progressions or key or anything like that. Especially the part of the song where he keeps looking at the music. That part is basically just solo over a F#11 vamp. The band isn't playing any structured motif there. Just seems odd.
Al's technique is absolutely flawless.
One of the things I love the best about Al's playing is how he plays the time. He's a master of syncopation. You can feel the pulse...but his playing is all over the place - yet it still fits. Amazing. You typically only see really advanced percussionists doing that.
That's taken from latinoamerican music
Kevin Smith my understanding is that Al himself is no slouch on percussion.
Yes the syncopation is awesome! I was expecting more people dancing in the audience. Then this concert does take place in Germany. Lol
He's great. I guess 40 years of playing with Chick will give you those sort of chops!
He is start playing very young. And I start play young with 10y but I never play like him . I am rhitam guitarist. I love jazz and I play in jazz trio in 80is abaut 4-5y
Tones, melody, phrasing, sustain... Rhythm, and beats.. is it just me.. or does anyone else wait with great expectations for the next note to be played.???? Can't get enough of this music,!!!! Great videos, thank you for posting!!!!
This musical arrangement by Al is phenomenal! Wow!!!
First heard DiMeola in the early 70s with Chick in Return To Forever...stunning what they created together.
I love this version of Senor Mouse, it's one my favourite tunes. What an amazing arrangement!
Amazing Music + Great Performance = EXCELLENCE! These guys are phenomenal. What a superb band!!!. I've been a follower of Al since the 70's
Thanks for positive! For your Mouse. That music always drive me ahead!
Just the best guitar instrumental ever.
It was true when I first listened in 92 and it's true now.
Awesome feel.
bad ass player n his band, nice to discovered this music
Thank you orbs2009. Al Di Meola is so fast and precise. A great musician, even today.
Just awesome! Al DiMeola and a PRS, blowin'!
Love this tune. Love this arrangement. Love this performance.
@hartistry1957 I feel the exact same way. The first time I say him was at one of the private night concerts at the NAMM show in Anaheim in the 80's. EVH, Satriani and George Lynch were in the audience and at one point all three of them stood up and their mouths were gaped open. I knew then I was seeing something special. Al definately inspired me to play better and with more feeling.
One of my favorite Chick Corea tunes... And Al brings it! Just beautiful.
Watching Al has that affect on many musicians.. even bass, horn players, etc...
I think he is shredding a PRS axe.... these are quality guitars.Fast and awesome sustain... even the ones from Korea..!
I don't care that there are a million D'meola fans; All I care is the fact there ARE millions of D'meola fans. This guy inspired me to play my Les Paul the way it was meat to be played.
Thanks for the inspiration AL.
My favorite face-puller at work! Great piece!
Wow, I think the real show here is Gumbi Ortiz... he's amazing on those congas!
Dang. He can still shred out those fusion solos like it was the 70's.
Al Di Meola is my all time favorite.
Love you Al !!!
Al is just technically incredible! He is fun to watch play. Was watching Steve Vai earlier. Both of these guys are something else! If you dont get inspired to play music by watching Steve or Al? You got to be kidding me! WOW!
I agree totally but much if not all this just like John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra goes right over their heads & the just can't grasp it. Saw Al & Chick a few times in the 70s with Return To Forever & Mahavishnu O, in 73 when Birds of Fire came out & though i am a rock player since the 60s this music and Fusion were huge inspirations ,for those that don't get it it's their loss & a huge one it is.
My Favorite composer (Chic Corea ) and Al . My God how could it get any better
De la hoostia , Parmisano en las teclas. Tema que sigo escuchando y muuuuuuuuuucho!!
creo que nadie mas puede tocar tan rápido y tan limpio.
impresionante!!!!!! soy fanati de Al.
Favorite composition from Al Di Meola's Casino album. RTF are my favorites, as the journalists say, the jazz rock band and McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Weather Report has some good stuff. My favorite bass player is Chris Squire(rip) from the band Yes, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Jaco Pastorius. Chick Corea keyboards and Joe Zavinul(rip)
Yes. He is like a drumming guitarist .
And that is how it is done, ladies and gentlemen! 👌🏻🌹✌🏻
Saw this line up on their first or second gig together....dropping sections, missing parts....VERY rough around the edges....he was even yelling at Gumbi onstage!
Looks like they got it together, tho'!!
I was looking for clips from this to see if I'd buy it,,,,,.thanks for the post!
such a beautiful song
Out of this world!!! Far out!!
Amazing. I saw him in concert with RTF three years ago. Would love to see him solo, too.
Love Al's performance of Chick's Senor Mouse, this version, Casino or any version.
Larry Carlton
I love, love, love!
Love ya, Al!
Al Di the master !
As far as the who's the best war. Paco de Lucia was a guest on Elegant Gypsy and actually played Al's arrangement. Do you really think Paco, the greatest player you will ever hear period, would be interested in jamming with Satch or Vai? While they make their guitars whistle and feedback in their amps I can see it now!lol
Really good.
This Jazz is chill shred. awesome
Thanks for the advice!
This guy is above the normal, he is a genius!
@r3ck0rd It must be Joel Taylor on drums... I'm sure it isn't Gary Novak.
I love ADM but Chick's original version is much more exciting with extra pace. Have a listen to it, it's on the album "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy". Once you've heard it, tell me you love it! ;)
Bill Connors was FAR superior in every way except over playing and show off chops , maybe my fav jazz rock player. saw that band about 9 times between 1973 and 74 - THE BEST!
In your opinion.
of course. but also the opinion of almost every major jazz rock guitarist of that era, 1969 to 1975., many of whom were personal friends of mine, so I knew their opinions as well. LC, JM, JA, RG, DT, as well as bass players. all of them. Al is also universally considered a straight up a hole by those same people, including chick himself as well as Stanley - musicians have always tolerated conceit and arrogance among themsleves for the greater goal of creating music.
here we go with the dudes that have to write their personal preferences and feel superior than others
Cool un ich war dabei :D
@12caanis Wow, all that ego under one roof! I've been to the Euro NAMM show, but no stars. Thanks for the comments.
Ditched the Les Paul for a Paul Reed Smith? Still brilliant.
That is actually Paul's personal guitar. Al stole it.
I actually miss the Les Paul to be honest. Sounded better to me.
PRS might be a bettet guitar; but there's something about a Les Paul. That whole rock/fusion thing.
Manufacturers pay for endorsements.
THAT GUITAR REALLY SOUNDED GREAT ,THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST BANDS.
@edshift . I agree, classy guitar work on all. I consider AL Di one of the best guitarist around many similar to him. These type of musicians are serious about their art, if I may say. The " Caravaserai" album was a superb album, (Santana of course). For one album from more than 30 yrs ago, it remains a class of its own.
Negatori , this is a beautifully crafted composition by Chick Corea, very nicely interpreted .
He loves descending scales.
"Ahora coño " which translates to "Now goddamn it" in it's use here, it's kinda funny how he screams that in the excitement of the moment.
one of a kind
It seems to me even tough it's subjectiv Al Dimeola is the most complet guitarist, technicaly. Hee plays what he likes but actualy he could play just about anything
This guy knows how to play Jazz!
Hello, does anybody know where you can download a backing track? Thanks!
lol 5:03 Parmisano's face! :D
@lookxpress I agree. Carlos Santana could'nt carry Al Di Meolas guitar case.
I didnt know Jay Leno played keyboards for Di Meola, lol
what other Chick Corea's song that he used for his albums? I've heard his version of Spain, No Mystery, and this song (Captain Señor Mouse)...
He may be a tad full of himself and rightfully so, but that is one talented Italian. He isn't the best but there is no one better.
theres definitely no guitar in the world which is as awesome pretty as (t)his one :)
ahh nice! mike pope on bass :D
@bynog101 that's a paul reed smith.
Finally an intelligent comment!
Great music by great musicians is all that matters. of course this is different from RTF. So what!
Long live Al Di Meola, RTF, and Chick Corea!
2020
That's not music on Al's music stand, he's reading the daily newspaper.
Yes
Genius would be an insult
If somebody could tell me the name of this bass player that would be great. Hope somebody can tell me soon's.
u have 2 throw Prince n there.........The man is a great guitarist.
ahora conio!!! sonido latino carajo!!!
rapidamente!
I have to agree also.
live at the egg this week
en el atril tiene todas las tablaturas el chavón!
@kranne31 Gracias.
Sorry, but I have no idea what you are trying to say. But all of the guitarists you've named are on the "no duh" list. Of course I know who all of those guitarists you've named are. I've been listening to most of them for the better part of 30 years. Love 'em all. I'm just not a big Santana fan. Search for Steve Morse and Rik Emmett from Triumph doing an awesome acoustic version of Steve's "Up in air".
No 1
is that Gary Novak, Mike Pope, and Gumbi Ortiz? and who's the pianist?
it's three times, and wtf? shat?!
can anybody share which guitar strings does al uses ?
I believe on electrics D'Addario EXL110 10 - 46
Thanks
Great version of this composition! I think Umphrey's Mcgee has the best cover of this song... it rivals the original in my opinion.
Gumbi Ortiz is awesome
@DrFunkness Is it tony grey?
grande classe
:)
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Nobody else on Earth will get a PRS with a white back, and a 10 top.
Axe is like butter. Melty, but tasty.
Chick Chiquita Corea!
R.I.P Chick Corea
Is that a Schecter he's playing or Dean?
PRS
I miss seeing Al with the Les Pauls.
who plays congas?
its clear he know his stuff.. but for some reason sounds like a dinner I am not hungry for.. they are all great musicians, without doubt! Endless key and scale changes miss real melody soul and real inspiration and direction for me. But hey throw rocks, just my opinion. They know their instruments like the back of their hands. I call it highly skilled noodling..
mode changes too so sorry ,left that out
Why is he looking at that music stand? He would have been playing this song for 30 years by the time of this concert. It's not a difficult track - in terms of chord progressions or key or anything like that. Especially the part of the song where he keeps looking at the music. That part is basically just solo over a F#11 vamp. The band isn't playing any structured motif there. Just seems odd.
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Now tell me that Santana can play guitar...
@PapaDudeness ah yes... Gary Novak is thinner than him I think :D