I'm not ready to respond with words to the entire piece, although the fact that I'm wiping my eyes says it all. I've heard many renditions of Naima, but not even close to having heard them all. However, this is the most beautiful opening two odd minutes I've heard yet. I don't think I will able to sleep, for that opening. Maybe I'm being a tad reactionary here, seeing as I have JUST listened to his, but I am hearing (or feeling?) something I've not heard before in his playing. Saint John.
This really shows how truly revolutionary Trane was...at all stages of his career. The Dude was always Avant garde...the minute he walked out the box lol. Good God if he had lived and been exposed to what Miles was doing and electric instrumentation and the funk & the late 60's...can you imagine?? Hendrix and Coltrane????
I often compare this whole album at the Vanguard in 1966 with the Complete Vanguard Recordings 1961 (my favorite Coltrane album) when Dolphy was with Coltrane and I see a huge difference in direction of the music. Especially with Pharoh Sanders in the band in the later date. Good god the noodling is insane. Dolphy was a magical addition to the 1961 group, his high altissimo Alto Sax and smooth Bass Clarinet fit in well with the other instruments in the band.
it seems every time you listen to Coltrane you hear something new or different every time.... its like reading a passage from the Bible... it probably has more to do how you approach the piece.... viz... where is your head and heart at the the time of listening.... cheers amigo.... jimmymac
Sanders? So much emotion? He ruined the fucking song with his insane noodling. Not sure how any of you could like his long solo, sure maybe he played with "emotion" but it did NOT fit in with the tune. That's the bad part.
Stay honest, actually cringe a little when people just say "spiritual, man." Sanders actually terrifying presence on "My Favorite Things" but that shit ain't for everyone. "The philosophical implications of Coltrane's sound should remain within the confines of his own tortured psyche"--well, at least that Downbeat critic gets it. I'm not sure about everyone else.
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There are no words for how awesome this is. It's emotion translated to music. There are no words.
I'm not ready to respond with words to the entire piece, although the fact that I'm wiping my eyes says it all.
I've heard many renditions of Naima, but not even close to having heard them all. However, this is the most beautiful opening two odd minutes I've heard yet. I don't think I will able to sleep, for that opening. Maybe I'm being a tad reactionary here, seeing as I have JUST listened to his, but I am hearing (or feeling?) something I've not heard before in his playing. Saint John.
This really shows how truly revolutionary Trane was...at all stages of his career. The Dude was always Avant garde...the minute he walked out the box lol. Good God if he had lived and been exposed to what Miles was doing and electric instrumentation and the funk & the late 60's...can you imagine?? Hendrix and Coltrane????
My favorite version, too. This is a sublime piece of art, the concept through the "deformation" of the original until the beautiful coda makes it.
Yes, my favorite version too. Thank you for posting it!
Wow this one really has alot of feeling in it. This might be my favorite version too as great as the Giant Steps one is.
scared by Pharaoah....lol classic. Great post.
My favorite album! !!
My all time favorite as well. This was probably his last performance of "Naima."
Trane sounds great, but holy shit, Sanders. Incredible playing, so much emotion.
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In my opinion the best version of the song. Please don't get scared by Pharoah Sanders, his playing is wonderful, as always.
I often compare this whole album at the Vanguard in 1966 with the Complete Vanguard Recordings 1961 (my favorite Coltrane album) when Dolphy was with Coltrane and I see a huge difference in direction of the music. Especially with Pharoh Sanders in the band in the later date. Good god the noodling is insane.
Dolphy was a magical addition to the 1961 group, his high altissimo Alto Sax and smooth Bass Clarinet fit in well with the other instruments in the band.
another great recommendation from thom yorke
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it seems every time you listen to Coltrane you hear something new or different every time.... its like reading a passage from the Bible... it probably has more to do how you approach the piece.... viz... where is your head and heart at the the time of listening.... cheers amigo.... jimmymac
I've been listening for close to 30 years now, and it always sounds fresh and I hear new musical relationships within it. Truly amazing.
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Sanders? So much emotion? He ruined the fucking song with his insane noodling. Not sure how any of you could like his long solo, sure maybe he played with "emotion" but it did NOT fit in with the tune. That's the bad part.
Stay honest, actually cringe a little when people just say "spiritual, man." Sanders actually terrifying presence on "My Favorite Things" but that shit ain't for everyone. "The philosophical implications of Coltrane's sound should remain within the confines of his own tortured psyche"--well, at least that Downbeat critic gets it. I'm not sure about everyone else.