What a MASTER! R.I.P. Chick. We’re not always in the mood for 70’s fusion, but when we are, Romantic Warrior and Birds of Fire top the list hands down, call a cab, no questions asked, no argument, get outta town.
I can remember getting this album when it came out. It's amazing yet bittersweet viewing Chick Corea playing some of the seminal music from my time. RIP, Chick..
The most popular and successful lineup of Return to Forever -- Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, and Al Di Meola -- was coming off the Grammy-winning No Mystery when it recorded its third and final album, Romantic Warrior. It has been suggested that in employing a medieval album cover (drawn by Wilson McLean), using titles like "Medieval Overture" and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant," and occasionally playing in a baroque style, particularly in Clarke's "The Magician," Corea was responding to Rick Wakeman's successful string of albums on similar themes. Certainly, the music suggests that the musicians have been listening to Wakeman's band, Yes, among other progressive rock groups. But they bring more of a traditional jazz approach to their sound, particularly in the opening statement of intent "Medieval Overture" and the original side one closer, "The Romantic Warrior," both of which feature extensive acoustic piano soloing by Corea. The original side two -- Di Meola's "Majestic Dance," "The Magician," and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" -- is much more in a jazz-rock style, with Di Meola particularly rocking out on extensive, fast-paced electric guitar solos. Meanwhile, the rhythm section of Clarke and White is always extremely busy, maintaining a funky, driving pulse and several cross rhythms no matter what's going on above it. This is particularly noticeable, naturally, on White's sole composition, "Sorceress," but it continues to keep the music in the fusion camp even when Corea is sounding like a more traditional jazz pianist. Romantic Warrior is the sound of a mature band at the top of its game, which may help explain why it was Return to Forever's most popular album, eventually certified as a gold record, and the last by this assemblage. Having expressed themselves this well, they decided it was time for them to move on.
*RIP* *_Romantic Warrior_* *WoW!* I went to hear Chick lecture on composition. One person asked "What do you do when you get writers block?" Chick humbly replied, "I know what you're talking about but, that doesn't happend to me."
In an online memorial, Eric Marienthal told the story of wanting to punch in on a take because he played a wrong note. Chick replied, "If it was wrong, why did you play it?"
Once in a while the entity called "John McLaughlin 1974" astral projects himself into our present moment to remind us of our potential... and the need to practice more often.
I saw the promotion tour concert for this album at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion way back in the day. Few can fill Stanley's shoes. Vic is definitely worthy. Return to forever in power Chick.
@@skineyemin4276 But Lenny White DOES play on the 'Romantic Warrior' album. He plays drums, timpani, congas, timbales, snare drums, suspended cymbals, alarm clock and handbells.
Ooooh man, why didn’t we get proper recordings of this band?? Love everything about it, literally everything. Vic Friggin’ Wooten _bowing_ his fretless bass. Mahavishnu faithful to the composition while making it very much his own. But probably my favorite thing is the genuine smile on his face, watching Vic play that fantastic solo. I’m torn because i wish this person had been in the moment at the performance rather than filming. But at the same time... man, i’m glad i got see and hear it!
All great musicians but when John starts to solo and connects with Victor and Lenny the magic starts -a wonderful upload -thank you-RIP the fabulous Chick Corea
I enjoyed very much this version of this Chick's composition... Also I enjoyed watching the face of the most tasteless woman in the entire, probably, NYC!!! :-)
What an extraordinary treat. Loved them both for a long time, particularly J Mcl. McL accepts the ensemble constraints and then really soars. The solo here is one of his and one of Guitar's best. May the Baby Jesus and Mother of Muhammad and Yaweh too bless the musicians and the original poster. And what fantastic bass, with that bowing!
Every few Generations comes a Soul who's Perceptions & Achievements are like Mutations in Evolution! One could rattle off a few names that have come before Armando Anthony "Chick Corea" Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Tatum, Peterson, But you would be hard pressed to name one since him, Chick you were Brilliant & will be Sorely Missed
I love this performance. Chick is such distinctive and accomplished player and composer. Also, I think that's the first time I've seen/heard an electric bass guitar bowed. Sounded like an acoustic too. Nice woody tone. Vicor could have been a flamenco guitarist as well. Jesus. John's playing is lyrical and blazing with, interestingly, more of a descending scale approach, as counterpoint to Chick. Cool stuff.
Wow! The Masters. I love that Chick has to read his stuff. He's written a HUGE collection of great music...no way he could have all of that memorized. Fantastic band! Absolute Genii!
green fox depends on the song and what the composer wants. Chick mostly has very strict and pretty complicated compositions, like Pat Metheny for instance. During the solo's things are free and can go anywhere.
i'd like this kind of music at my funeral....it would assure that everyone is sad, and i wouldn't have to listen anyway.....ooops ....it does get more interested after first few minutes....ok, i am taking my comment back....wow....it's great in the middle....i think i'll listen till the end
Santana can't play that technical. Santana got a few jazz chops from Mahavishnu back in the early 70's. I would have loved to hear Carlos do his thing with this lineup, but he could not play this music as written. He doesn't read.
Ellos son virtuosos son únicos en este estilo de music, siempre escuche Return Forever, guitarrista original Al Di Meola, aquí Mclaughlin demostrando el porque, es considerado uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo.
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R. I.P. Chick corea 😔😪
What a MASTER! R.I.P. Chick.
We’re not always in the mood for 70’s fusion, but when we are, Romantic Warrior and Birds of Fire top the list hands down, call a cab, no questions asked, no argument, get outta town.
I can remember getting this album when it came out. It's amazing yet bittersweet viewing Chick Corea playing some of the seminal music from my time.
RIP, Chick..
Holy Spirit of Awesomeness. You can't get 4 better musicians on one stage than Lenny, Victor, John and Chick. What a band this is.
The most popular and successful lineup of Return to Forever -- Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, and Al Di Meola -- was coming off the Grammy-winning No Mystery when it recorded its third and final album, Romantic Warrior. It has been suggested that in employing a medieval album cover (drawn by Wilson McLean), using titles like "Medieval Overture" and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant," and occasionally playing in a baroque style, particularly in Clarke's "The Magician," Corea was responding to Rick Wakeman's successful string of albums on similar themes. Certainly, the music suggests that the musicians have been listening to Wakeman's band, Yes, among other progressive rock groups. But they bring more of a traditional jazz approach to their sound, particularly in the opening statement of intent "Medieval Overture" and the original side one closer, "The Romantic Warrior," both of which feature extensive acoustic piano soloing by Corea. The original side two -- Di Meola's "Majestic Dance," "The Magician," and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" -- is much more in a jazz-rock style, with Di Meola particularly rocking out on extensive, fast-paced electric guitar solos. Meanwhile, the rhythm section of Clarke and White is always extremely busy, maintaining a funky, driving pulse and several cross rhythms no matter what's going on above it. This is particularly noticeable, naturally, on White's sole composition, "Sorceress," but it continues to keep the music in the fusion camp even when Corea is sounding like a more traditional jazz pianist. Romantic Warrior is the sound of a mature band at the top of its game, which may help explain why it was Return to Forever's most popular album, eventually certified as a gold record, and the last by this assemblage. Having expressed themselves this well, they decided it was time for them to move on.
King
RIP Chick...I started listening to you when i was 12 now i’m 52...Thanks
me at 15 and now Im 45
16 and now 33
just a dang 👍
cat ready for improv
I was about 18, now at 66 and still lovin' fusion.
Moi j'ai 46677 et je suis toujours fan
Chick's first section and accompaniment for Wooten and McLaughlin was great. Wow.
Rest in power Chick Corea. Beautiful man. Godspeed
*RIP* *_Romantic Warrior_* *WoW!* I went to hear Chick lecture on composition. One person asked "What do you do when you get
writers block?" Chick humbly replied, "I know what you're talking about but, that doesn't happend to me."
In an online memorial, Eric Marienthal told the story of wanting to punch in on a take because he played a wrong note. Chick replied, "If it was wrong, why did you play it?"
Ah! Such Beauty!
Great super duo forever
Once in a while the entity called "John McLaughlin 1974" astral projects himself into our present moment to remind us of our potential... and the need to practice more often.
Just enjoy.
yes indeed, and more than practise it inheres, it says, "can you be so funky"?
RIP Chick. Thanks for all the great tunes.
Thanks to whoever recorded this!
i love how happy john looks watching vic solo. 2 masters admiring each others' craft
Wow, so cool to see Victor Wooten playing with these guys. 3 of my favorite musicians.
Up close and personal on some of the greatest musicians of our time. Don't get much better. Thank you ❤️
I saw the promotion tour concert for this album at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion way back in the day. Few can fill Stanley's shoes. Vic is definitely worthy. Return to forever in power Chick.
R.I.P. Chick Corea
how incredibly beautiful those instruments are
Still an amazing tune no matter who chick plays with it. 'Romantic Warrior' is my go to album when I am in the mood for 70's fusion.
Yeah, well.., not if there is no Lenny White playing.
@@skineyemin4276 But Lenny White DOES play on the 'Romantic Warrior' album. He plays drums, timpani, congas, timbales, snare drums, suspended cymbals, alarm clock and handbells.
WHAT A SUPER GROUP AND THE SOLO,S REALLY BROUGHT TEARS AND CHICK COREA THANKS FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL OVER ALL THOSE YEARS RIP MAN BRAVO.
incredible. Every time again. And that for each and every day in the last 45 years. what a masterpiece, what genius musicians. chick, RIP!
When four world-class musicians listen to each other. Something beautiful happens.
Empathy
Ooooh man, why didn’t we get proper recordings of this band??
Love everything about it, literally everything. Vic Friggin’ Wooten _bowing_ his fretless bass. Mahavishnu faithful to the composition while making it very much his own. But probably my favorite thing is the genuine smile on his face, watching Vic play that fantastic solo.
I’m torn because i wish this person had been in the moment at the performance rather than filming. But at the same time... man, i’m glad i got see and hear it!
I love how they fist pumped 🤣😂 they were like " we the shit!"
Incredible stuff of course!
Shining Diamonds! Chick Corea is creating the context like a monster!
All great musicians but when John starts to solo and connects with Victor and Lenny the magic starts -a wonderful upload -thank you-RIP the fabulous Chick Corea
I enjoyed very much this version of this Chick's composition... Also I enjoyed watching the face of the most tasteless woman in the entire, probably, NYC!!! :-)
She kept asking is that a bass..LOL
She looks bored. Waste of a good seat.
That song...and with John...man!
Great!!!!
was there that night! It was a fantastic experience!
Chick was something else.
What an extraordinary treat. Loved them both for a long time, particularly J Mcl. McL accepts the ensemble constraints and then really soars. The solo here is one of his and one of Guitar's best. May the Baby Jesus and Mother of Muhammad and Yaweh too bless the musicians and the original poster. And what fantastic bass, with that bowing!
yeah, i agree so much, johnny mac soars here, a true bird of fire
This is pure delight.
R.I.P. CHICK God Bless You
John McLaughlin.
well that was a treat!!!
John as badass as ever
R.i.P.
This is living
Go ahead John!
Thank you for capturing this moment.
Too bad John was hiding behind the music stand. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic, brilliant, superb, marvellous and all the other superlatives!
Every few Generations comes a Soul who's Perceptions & Achievements are like Mutations in Evolution! One could rattle off a few names that have come before Armando Anthony "Chick Corea" Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Tatum, Peterson, But you would be hard pressed to name one since him, Chick you were Brilliant & will be Sorely Missed
Wonderful to see VW enjoy playing the fretless bass with two evergreen innovators.Thanks for posting.
That's right Chick, you and the guys totally NAILED IT!
I am happy to see you working together for so many years. It is a great emotion for me. Congratulations
Great concert, fantastic musicians!!!
I love this performance. Chick is such distinctive and accomplished player and composer. Also, I think that's the first time I've seen/heard an electric bass guitar bowed. Sounded like an acoustic too. Nice woody tone. Vicor could have been a flamenco guitarist as well. Jesus. John's playing is lyrical and blazing with, interestingly, more of a descending scale approach, as counterpoint to Chick. Cool stuff.
The first time I saw an electric bass bowed was Lee Jackson with the Nice !
Wow! The Masters. I love that Chick has to read his stuff. He's written a HUGE collection of great music...no way he could have all of that memorized. Fantastic band! Absolute Genii!
Lol genii? For real? Whatever school of pretension you graduated from, demand a refund.
I'm sure it's there to remind him. He can't be reading it as if it's the first time, unless he's somehow written something new for this performance.
green fox , for sure all the solo's are improvised. But the rest of it is a song with a structure, melodie, etc..
green fox depends on the song and what the composer wants. Chick mostly has very strict and pretty complicated compositions, like Pat Metheny for instance. During the solo's things are free and can go anywhere.
Incredible! Thanks you for uploading
I love you for posting this! Thank you!!
The Romantic Warrior has Gone to Forever…..
Pleasure beyond measure! TY for the Vid!
What a tune..classic..thanks for the upload
thank you for uploading this :)
the focus of these musicians is incredible
que emocion escucharlos hoy, tanta historia y maravillas que han entregado, gracias por subirlo
killing line up, beatiful and awesome song
This is wonderful.
What a beautiful melody and improvisation
awesome breathtaking ...
Udo Höffken just had use my inhaler for the first time in years .
How awesome was that, wow
Victor Wooten is a bad ass. Well OK, all of them are but that bowed bass part is pretty cool.
Just imagine this talented pair coming together in say 1976............................OMG
I wish Victor stayed with the bow, at least until the guitar solo. One of the greatest tunes ever.
los amo
Beautiful music!
It doesn't get much better than this, folks!
Jeez, I liked the original album so much I actually bought it ...
me too....on 3 different occassions...LOL
Just a wonderful track .... superb playing and so much shared skill and respect.
McLaughlin sounds like he's subbing for Santana!!...love the guy!!...hi!...hi!...
Pure class!
i'd like this kind of music at my funeral....it would assure that everyone is sad, and i wouldn't have to listen anyway.....ooops ....it does get more interested after first few minutes....ok, i am taking my comment back....wow....it's great in the middle....i think i'll listen till the end
Totally excellent.
Gorgeous.
Purrrfect! John
Chick = Greatness...
...And Johnny never seizes to thrill me.
Beautiful playing by Mr Corea...like fine wine!
Victor wooten🙇♂️🙏
Fantástico!!!!
hermoso!
Best picking I've seen by JM his style is Mahavishnu to the core very different interpretation than Al.
Legends all
McLAUGHLING sound like SANTANA...awesome...¡¡¡
They were both disciples of Sri Chinmoy and they’re friends and played a lot together... So yeah, not surprising that there is a mutual influence.
They got and album together
Santana can't play that technical. Santana got a few jazz chops from Mahavishnu back in the early 70's. I would have loved to hear Carlos do his thing with this lineup, but he could not play this music as written. He doesn't read.
I heard it too! He totally ripped a santana lick towards the end of his solo
I was at the early show, cried when they performed this... has it really almost been a full year??
the repeating melodies still echo
Ellos son virtuosos son únicos en este estilo de music, siempre escuche Return Forever, guitarrista original Al Di Meola, aquí Mclaughlin demostrando el porque, es considerado uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo.
great romantic warrior the best song of RTF
sweet indeed a masterpeace
Genuino¡ Congrat.
Músicos geniales.
How on God's earth did I miss this show?
God, the rythm!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
WhAt A SUMMIT! Mahavishnu and Flecktone meet Return To Forever on RTF's playground. That's a special event.
Fantástico
Magique !!
Amazing recording of moment in time, a joy to watch. They break loose at around 5:08
These guys honed it and owned it.