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Great stuff! What is that; a blend of bossa nova and 60's psych rock? :) Send me a message on Facebook facebook.com/MarcelTheDrunk/ and we'll talk further!
If anyone was wondering about the Japanese text on the left, it roughly translates to "As refreshing as the morning sun, Dorothy Ashby - Queen of Jazz Harp" Edit: The first part should actually be the title of the song "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"
I was not surprised to read about Dorothy Ashby's interest in koto music and instrument. I see the interest is mutual and I would'nt be surprised her albums are uber-cool in Japan. And personally, I hope Takemitsu knew of her music, because I'm certain her would have loved it.
Hot stressful day, with loud neighbors doing loud auto engine stuff, stressful family arguing at each other & stomping on the floor right above me, but I knew just what to do; draw the drapes, turn on the fan, stretch out on my bed with my wonderful fur baby bulldog, sip on a glass of champagne (hey, it is a Friday late afternoon, after all), & tune into some Dorothy Ashby, ahhh~ Thank you so much, Marcel the Drunkard, for being part of this prescription!
One of my favourite albums of all time. There is also a companion album called "Aranjuez" that contain more tracks from the same sessions as "Django/Misty". As far as I know, these were the only recordings she made that featured her playing solo harp. They were recorded shortly before she passed away from cancer and were only released in Japan, which is why not a lot of people know about them. Some critics dismissed these late recordings as lackluster compared to her peak period "Hip Harp" "Afro Harpin" "Rubaiyat", but I think they form a magnificent coda to an illustrious career, and prove that she had lost none of her skill even at the end. It's just a shame that it's taken so long for people to finally acknowledge her talent.
wow.. i had no idea the story behind these recordings. Sad and very beautiful. thank you so much for providing context to one of my favorite albums of all time as well. Hope you're having a great day :)
I have never heard of Dorothy Ashby until today. I was listening to Alice Coltrane and in the comments someone mentioned Dorothy's name and I'm glad they did. This is beautiful
I feel like a fool - I consider myself knowledgeable in the jazz arena - do how come I've never heard of Dorthy Ashby? No reference to, or recommendation of? What the hell? Just per chance, happened to bump on to her name on UTube...what a find. She had it going on in a big way...can't wait to hear more of her, & I will!
hank You so much for Dorothys celestial Jazz! - I am 70ty now and had 1 LPRecord, >Jazz on Harp< by D.A. in the very late 60ties! Unfortunately circumstances seperated me of it and it seems >I had "forgotten" that swing for decades! Don't know why! BUT: - A few years ago I only found little of her on youtube, but now ....! Wow! What an earfeast!
So many great musicians out there, now and in the past. This one, Dorothy Ashby, did not achieve fame, yet I bet she knew she "had it". Her recordings reveal a great talent to those of us who never knew her or saw her play. This solo album is outstanding.
0:00 Django 5:21 Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 8:48 Round Midnight 14:03 Blues For Mr. K 18:03 My Favourite Things 23:51 September In The Rain 28:03 misty 31:37 amor en paz
Django is part of my life’s soundtrack. First time I heard it was on the Hot House Flowers Album by Wynton Marsalis. But wow, do I love Ms. Ashby’s version.!!! Like air.
Giving credit where credit is due, Dorothy Ashby is as wonderful as she is underrepresented. Hard to think that this choice of harp is partially due to male musicians putting pressure on women not to play the same instruments as men. Imagine someone telling you which instruments you can or cannot play. Great job in spite of that oppressive trend.
Found this gem on another channel with about 7 followers...though i was one of the lucky few that got to experience this magical music. Music is meant to be free, shared, and appreciated. No matter what you listen to. Every era has so many unqiue different artists to emerge from. Some are on the radio for the mainstream, and some are hidden somewhere in the depths of the vast infinite expanse called records shops and well, the internet is a good one too. LOVE ALL MUSIC AND YOU WILL LOVE ALL MANKIND
wow never heard this album before either but i keep recognizing snippets from songs that have sampled it... now i know where all those songs found their melodies.. love it!
do nujabes & onra sample this album? what songs are you thinking of? django - hexsagon was the first one i recognized, then capture l'oiseau - ours samplus, both great reworks of dorthy's beautiful melodies
Thank you, Marcel. I had never encountered the artistry of Dorothy Ashby before. Thank you Facebook, for introducing me to Marcel, whom I am sure will expand my musical universe.
Rachael London I'm Glad you've enjoyed it. If you like the harp sound implemented in jazz, you should definitely check some koto tracks if you haven't already. It's not quite a harp but it comes close. ;)
The Moving Finger was the first Dorothy Ashby song I'd heard. Her koto work on the Rubaiyat album was my introduction. But I had never heard this one! It's lovely.
I came here to look for something to sample to my Akai MPC during a cold, snowy night and instead I made a cup of tea and ended up listening to this whole album haha. I just love Jazz music, cheers! Thanks again I had never heard of Dorothy Ashby before and I just loved this album, thanks again. The joys of record digging and/or youtube, find some amazing artists you never would have found :)
I am doing a master and sometimes when I am writing essays and pieces of research I lack inspiration! Thank you for your playlists that have been a new source of inspiration/concentration/pleasure to work to me :) they are fabulous! Cheers !
Amor en paz is also(Astrud Gilberto/A.C. Jobim)-Once I loved. And I gave so much love to this love, It was the world to me. Once I cried At the thought I was foolish and proud And let you say goodbye. Then one day, From my infinite sadness, you came And brought me love again. Now I know That no matter whatever befalls, I'll never let you go. I will hold you close... Night and day... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. I will hold you close... Make you stay... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Goes away...
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Hello all,
If you're making jazz, jazz fusion, funk or progressive rock and are interested in submitting your music to the channel, feel free to fill in this form and I'll get back to you! :-)
marcelthedrunkard.com/pages/music-submission-form
[Don't reply here to submit music]
thats great! wish more channels would do this
Hey man, we're The Flamingo Club a band from Glasgow, UK (unreleased) but we play an interesting blend check it out! soundcloud.com/theflamingoclub
Great stuff! What is that; a blend of bossa nova and 60's psych rock? :) Send me a message on Facebook facebook.com/MarcelTheDrunk/
and we'll talk further!
Thanks! Kind of, yeah. We formed as part of a youth project at The Green Door Studio. I'll send you a message now :)
I will be in touch soon! thanks for this openness and love for international music! and thanks for uploading this masterpiece
If anyone was wondering about the Japanese text on the left, it roughly translates to "As refreshing as the morning sun, Dorothy Ashby - Queen of Jazz Harp"
Edit: The first part should actually be the title of the song "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"
Thank you. Then it might refer to the song "Softly, as in a morning sunrise" :)
@@danielevendrame9350 Whoops, I somehow missed that it was the name of a song, thanks for the correction
I was not surprised to read about Dorothy Ashby's interest in koto music and instrument. I see the interest is mutual and I would'nt be surprised her albums are uber-cool in Japan. And personally, I hope Takemitsu knew of her music, because I'm certain her would have loved it.
Thank you! 🌺
My Husband played this jazz for me during labor 😘
Congratulations!
Love this
Hot stressful day, with loud neighbors doing loud auto engine stuff, stressful family arguing at each other & stomping on the floor right above me, but I knew just what to do; draw the drapes, turn on the fan, stretch out on my bed with my wonderful fur baby bulldog, sip on a glass of champagne (hey, it is a Friday late afternoon, after all), & tune into some Dorothy Ashby, ahhh~ Thank you so much, Marcel the Drunkard, for being part of this prescription!
One of my favourite albums of all time. There is also a companion album called "Aranjuez" that contain more tracks from the same sessions as "Django/Misty". As far as I know, these were the only recordings she made that featured her playing solo harp. They were recorded shortly before she passed away from cancer and were only released in Japan, which is why not a lot of people know about them. Some critics dismissed these late recordings as lackluster compared to her peak period "Hip Harp" "Afro Harpin" "Rubaiyat", but I think they form a magnificent coda to an illustrious career, and prove that she had lost none of her skill even at the end. It's just a shame that it's taken so long for people to finally acknowledge her talent.
Dorothy would have appreciated your heartfelt narrative🤙
wow.. i had no idea the story behind these recordings. Sad and very beautiful. thank you so much for providing context to one of my favorite albums of all time as well. Hope you're having a great day :)
Yes thank you for the added information
I have never heard of Dorothy Ashby until today. I was listening to Alice Coltrane and in the comments someone mentioned Dorothy's name and I'm glad they did. This is beautiful
same here. bonito!!!!!!
haha. same :D
Sorry man ,
Two underappreciated Queens
Same!!!
I feel like a fool - I consider myself knowledgeable in the jazz arena - do how come I've never heard of Dorthy Ashby? No reference to, or recommendation of? What the hell? Just per chance, happened to bump on to her name on UTube...what a find. She had it going on in a big way...can't wait to hear more of her, & I will!
hank You so much for Dorothys celestial Jazz! - I am 70ty now and had 1 LPRecord, >Jazz on Harp< by D.A. in the very late 60ties! Unfortunately circumstances seperated me of it and it seems >I had "forgotten" that swing for decades! Don't know why! BUT: - A few years ago I only found little of her on youtube, but now ....! Wow! What an earfeast!
In my living room sitting in the dark, basking in Dorothy Ashby's world it's so mystical.......
So many great musicians out there, now and in the past. This one, Dorothy Ashby, did not achieve fame, yet I bet she knew she "had it". Her recordings reveal a great talent to those of us who never knew her or saw her play. This solo album is outstanding.
check out the wikipedia bio. facts abound!
these notes fall like perfectly timed rain drops on a hot summer day.
The leaves are turning golden now. Still perfect.
Wow... this is such a perfect description...
Smooth like the music
What a beautiful image your words conjure - perfectly timed raindrops :-)
exactly
0:00 Django
5:21 Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
8:48 Round Midnight
14:03 Blues For Mr. K
18:03 My Favourite Things
23:51 September In The Rain
28:03 misty
31:37 amor en paz
+victor navas Thank you. ;)
thanx to u man! amazing chanel that u have
victor navas can Ya tag it with the description for the rest to see instantly?
Sure u can ¡
Dannie Anonymous sure u can
this was the best 35 minutes of my life
I'm hearing so many lofi songs in this whole album. it's awesome to find the original. it's gold
Listening on April 2, 2020. Sweet and calming sounds while pandemic rages on
hands down, the best of the popular genre harpists. nobody did jazz like dorothy, not on the harp.
Django is part of my life’s soundtrack. First time I heard it was on the Hot House Flowers Album by Wynton Marsalis. But wow, do I love Ms. Ashby’s version.!!! Like air.
Another one of my favorites is Grant Green’s version on Idle Moments.
Giving credit where credit is due, Dorothy Ashby is as wonderful as she is underrepresented. Hard to think that this choice of harp is partially due to male musicians putting pressure on women not to play the same instruments as men. Imagine someone telling you which instruments you can or cannot play. Great job in spite of that oppressive trend.
Love when I'm looking for samples and end up actually listening to what I find.
Amazing ethereal music ☁️🍃
was listening to Afro harping all these years not realizing this existed, thanks for upload!
its hard to comprehend or compare such beautiful music, pushes the boundaries of what sounds a single human is capable of producing
SOOO GOOD! Never heard of Her before tonight at Stanley Péan's 100,7 radio jazz . A discovery, a great one my dear, God bless your memory!
Found this gem on another channel with about 7 followers...though i was one of the lucky few that got to experience this magical music. Music is meant to be free, shared, and appreciated. No matter what you listen to. Every era has so many unqiue different artists to emerge from. Some are on the radio for the mainstream, and some are hidden somewhere in the depths of the vast infinite expanse called records shops and well, the internet is a good one too. LOVE ALL MUSIC AND YOU WILL LOVE ALL MANKIND
I've just discovered this woman's wonderful music and I'm in love. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Mexico!
A sound that brings peace to the very heart of the spul.
God, i always loved Round Midnight, and this version... Wordless.
Thnak you. I remember listening to this a couple of years and not really getting it and moving onto the next suggestion. Today I get it. Thank you.
the windmills of my mind... just good jazz is good jazz!
Encore une belle découverte...du grand talent et une écoute renouvellée de grands classiques du jazz..respect
This album is hot ❤
THIS IS MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
Dorothy Ashby, "You Go Girl!!" Simply, effortlessly, beautiful.
wow never heard this album before either but i keep recognizing snippets from songs that have sampled it... now i know where all those songs found their melodies.. love it!
carboncastles I have the same feeling. All the time I feel like it's a song I know.
carboncastles nujables? Onra?
do nujabes & onra sample this album? what songs are you thinking of?
django - hexsagon was the first one i recognized, then capture l'oiseau - ours samplus, both great reworks of dorthy's beautiful melodies
I recognized Round Midnight immediately, it was sampled in G Mills - Milk and Honey
Marcel, thank you for your impeccable taste and archival propensities. Cheers to you.
archival propensities
This was such a delight. Glad I decided to click on it. It was the perfect soundtrack for my morning meditation. Give Thx 🙏
Thank you, Marcel. I had never encountered the artistry of Dorothy Ashby before. Thank you Facebook, for introducing me to Marcel, whom I am sure will expand my musical universe.
Agreed. I hadn't considered the harp to be all that hip until I heard Dorothy Ashby. Thank you for sharing this album.
Rachael London I'm Glad you've enjoyed it. If you like the harp sound implemented in jazz, you should definitely check some koto tracks if you haven't already. It's not quite a harp but it comes close. ;)
The Moving Finger was the first Dorothy Ashby song I'd heard. Her koto work on the Rubaiyat album was my introduction. But I had never heard this one! It's lovely.
You should definitely check Alice Coltrane! Turiya and Ramakrishna is a masterpiece!
Absolutely astonishing.
Wow. Absolutely Brilliant. Exactly what I needed in this moment.
Wow amazing play from dorothy.. she is the best
thanx for the smoothness!
just so beautiful... wow.. thanks for the look!
Спасибо, за предоставленную возможность слушать, подобную музыку, от души!
First heard of her on Songs in the key of life by Stevie Wonder.... then went out for her albums!
Wow, so happy to have stumbled upon this. Thank you!
Dorothy eu te amo!❤
Bellissima!!!!
Beautiful!! Thank You for sharing🤙
I came here to look for something to sample to my Akai MPC during a cold,
snowy night and instead I made a cup of tea and ended up listening to
this whole album haha. I just love Jazz music, cheers!
Thanks again I had never heard of Dorothy Ashby
before and I just loved this album, thanks again. The joys of record digging and/or youtube, find some amazing artists you never would have found :)
This comment perfectly sums up why I started doing this. ;)
Same reason I came here too :)
I love these YT channels where people are really passionate.
Thanks for that !
Same reason I came here too :)
Am now subscribing because you are helping a beat maker out!
War....war never changes..
Absolutely Beautiful And Uplifting.😊
Wow, My Favorite Things is absolutely sublime.
Just awesome
a breeze of grooves and beautiful corners and turns!
Ahhhh Marcel, you are a great man.
If you come to Chile I invite you some Good Chilean Wine and listen some good Chilean Music.
Thanks for this Gem!
+Jaopazo Haha, I'll take you up on that offer if I'm ever in the area! ;)
nice one my nigga!!
GOD BLESS MARCEL THE DRUNKARD
aye, aye!
One and only.
The hip is soothing and calming taking me to a happy place.
what a beautiful talent,she must be in the chour in heaven.,
I have no idea how I got here, but I guess I'll stay here for some time.
The album art and this music gives me nostalgic about wired place like in this album art.
BEAUTIFUL ALBUM BEAUTIFUL ARTISTRY
Tank you very much so beautiful harpist Dorothy Ashby, this album so great serenity, merci beaucoup en tank you TH-cam
Miss Dorothy Ashby has obtained Fame but not as the world know it. Like neo in The matrix we realize she's the one. Not many are privy to this.
merveilleuse
Extraordinary!
Brilliant channel!! Thank you! Greetings from Brazil
Another great upload, thanks Marcel!
Magnifique
This is a beautiful album!!
merci! Bellissimo!👈👈👈💋❤😘😎
infinitely beautiful
I am doing a master and sometimes when I am writing essays and pieces of research I lack inspiration! Thank you for your playlists that have been a new source of inspiration/concentration/pleasure to work to me :) they are fabulous! Cheers !
Beautiful music inspires beautiful minds and keep on tuning in!
Excellent!!! I have no words for this music, thanks a lot.
Masterpiece !!! thanks for sharing !!!
So beautiful..
thanks for sharing these recordings with us calmrad, lots of rare greats
+Thomas Aquarius I'm glad you're enjoying the uploads! ;)
És una música que transporta, captiva, relaxa,.....
Great stuff................Thanks for sharing.
Gracias Marcel !!
The transition from misty to o amor en paz is the best ok this whole album
This is so very beautiful...
Excellent!!
Le deuxième acte ❤
Love and Light
Genia,la amo ♥
💖🎶✨Love ✨🎶🌸
Esplendoroso!
Amor en paz is also(Astrud Gilberto/A.C. Jobim)-Once I loved. And I gave so much love to this love, It was the world to me. Once I cried At the thought I was foolish and proud And let you say goodbye. Then one day, From my infinite sadness, you came And brought me love again. Now I know That no matter whatever befalls, I'll never let you go. I will hold you close... Night and day... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. I will hold you close... Make you stay... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Goes away...
🌿🌿 以豎琴演繹爵士樂，優雅迷人 ! 感謝分享 !
This is lovely!
Marcel The Drunkard you are a BADDDDDDDDD MANNNNN , love your post!!!.
daaamn he did "my favourite things" that is dope
Beautiful
Masterpiece
Wonderfullllll
so inspiring!
Excellent.
静かで美しく穏やかな魂。・・・生存中は存じ上げませんでした。いま一緒に聴いていますgoo☆
idk why im cryin in the club rn
Because you have soul