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Linda hitting those high notes is incredible...easily the most talented female performer who has covered more landscape than anyone else in her career!
Really shows Linda’s versatility here. I can imagine a Ghostbusters moment in the control room when they realised the content they had to work with. I guessing they all looked at each other and all thought “ who we gonna call”, get Leland🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really loved Linda's work with Nelson Riddle. She knocked that out of the park.
Many people have no idea how precise and articulate and capable Linda is/can be - what a great example - thanks fo sharing!
Replacing drums without a click track, has been that same challenge for me at times, especially in rubato and/or previously conducted segments. We "professional" musicians/singers CAN absorb subtle, non linear movements after multiple repetition. The human brain's capacity to learn and remember milliseconds of variation amazes me. It does require repetition however. Walking in and doing it with as few passes as possible is enough to make anyone slug the music stand. Although not working on the level of backing up Linda on Pirates, I feel your pain of days gone by. DAWs have proven to often be our friend. Who knew? Still, God bless live musicians. Your playback of these excerpts brought me to tears. Not only because of the vocals but the precision you achieved.
Digging everything you're putting out, Leland. Thanks for the insider's view.
Lee, your honesty and transparency are so appreciated, especially in these days of egotistical nonsense spewed by flash-in-the-pan musicians. To hear YOU say a session was "hard" gives hope to all us amateurs desperately plunking out the notes as we listen and watch TH-cam videos. Love your channel, please keep it going after this pandemic mess is over.
How lucky are we a genius like this shares this stuff, wow totally blown away by him.
Is anyone else out of breath...this song always amazes me. Bravo!
Ditto...what you said!
It must be really hard, just to memorise the words, before they put the music to it.
I love it.
Didn’t expect to find it here🤗
So emotional
@@ronturnertheseattledrummer As a kid in Australia, I played minor roles in our school's productions of Mikado and Pirates over successive years. It was my introduction to pure genius. I highly recommend the movie Topsy-Turvy, which is about the first production of The Mikado. G&S were all-timers.
Such a witty musical. Just putting those lyrics together. Lee, you are the very model of a modern major bass player!
Just shows how versatile Linda Ronstandt's vocal abilities are. One thing that is always true is that listening to her singing is always an incredibly enjoyable and relaxing experience. Just amazing!!
Saw Linda and Kevin in Pirates when I was a kid. An experience I’ll never forget.
Good afternoon, what is the name of this singer? Thanks
@@henriquestheoriginal1905 It is Linda Ronstadt
@@henriquestheoriginal1905 George Rose
@@henriquestheoriginal1905 Sorry, missed this comment. Yes, Linda Ronstadt.
Happy 40th Leland for your collaboration on James Taylor /JD Souther Her Town Too
The tempo changes in Gilbert and Sullivan works are legendary!
She's one of the best singers ever!
I heard Clive Davis say that Aretha is in a category of greatness above everyone else. Is there any way that Aretha could have delivered a performance of this caliber? ? ?
I love your stories! As a performing musician myself I appreciate all the behind the scenes and the vast number of artists you've worked with. I am slightly jealous. 😊 So sad that Linda's health has affected her astonishing voice. She seems like an amazing person as well.
Oh, my! I played for this as a senior in high school. I remember reading from String Bass, Tuba, Bassoon, Piano, Trombone, and Bass Clarinet books, and doubling the bass vocal parts on “With Cat-Like Tread.” Cannot imagine trying to do that without a conductor. Mercy.
This legend is more lucid and energetic than most people half his age and younger. If only we all could be as sagacious and passionate.
Kevin Kline's demonstration of speed singing is amazing. Maybe auctioneers would sound like this if they sang.😊❤. Great work Lee for having to fly blind😂.
That was very interesting. Love these stories. Thank you, Lee...
You can see he is reliving this musical ordeal 😅 and tour de force. Beautiful art. Thanks for sharing.
I remember seeing this production many years ago - delightful!
...and that is why you are the man for that job, and I teach the order of the planets to Fourth Graders. I love listening to your stories!
Love that this one topped your list, Leland!
Even WITH a great conductor in front, following the tempos and nuances within operetta performances takes estimable skill!
Linda Ronstadt is delightful in this role - a once in a lifetime person and voice.
I just love your recordings, Leland!. Such a wealth of musical treasures and brilliant anecdotes. Thank you!
It's a miracle. Because of Leland, I have have listened to (and enjoyed, for the first time after a lifetime of avoidance!) Gilbert and Sullivan tunes! And Linda Ronstadt's voice was stunning at the time. Wow.
Wonderful to have so much combo, as always detailed well. XX
I was looking at the credits on my copy of the broadway cast album.
"Recorded by Frank Laico at the Columbia 30th Street Recording Studio, February 1, 2 & 8, 1981. Assisted by Ted Brosnan , Jim Davis, Bill Messina and Harold Tarowski. Mixed by Val Garay at Record One, Los Angeles - Assisted by Niko Bolas Mastered by Doug Sax and Mike Reese at Mastering Lab, Los Angeles. Cast Album Produced by Peter Asher."
After your story of the events I will have a new appreciation when I listen to it.
A fantastic selection! You sir are one of my heroes, and your music choices are fantastic! Bass is the place!
This was fascinating! I can see how difficult this would have been to overdub a part. It is amazing that you were able to do this without a conductor at all!
OMG. Linda is so amazing .. I totally get how this must have so hard to do without direction and being the first guy there ... but WOW! It's so powerful and it's wonderful to hear! Great answer to a great question.
Live theatre is such a wonderful source of entertainment, I can't wait to get back there. I'm a stagehand (flyman) so I hope we can get back to work soon.
Thanks Lee !
Really fantastic! Linda & Lee, special greetings from Bulgaria!
Wow, that just sounds so difficult to hit the right timing so you're solid on every beat. Much of it is so fluid. Have a great rest of your day!
Can't believe in all my years I have never seen Pirates but I did hear Hurray For Capt Spaulding coming through :) Thanks!
Wow...it was a pleasure Lee. For me, this really exposes the breadth of the things you've done.
I think I could see you get a little tense just remembering that experience.
So interesting. Thanks for the behind the scene story. And yes, Linda Ronstadt is wonderful.
great story Lee!! i'm 60 and still something new n wild will come at u at any time.... what makes it fun
I’ve played dozens of shows in the pit and they are challenging enough with a conductor, I could not imagine doing it without one. Great job, you are a true professional !
Tell Julian love having him getting music out there......Can't wait to hear it!!!!!
Enjoyed your story behind this recording. You are a GENIUS, man!!! ( But we know this already❤️) Awesome.
Lee, I always listen to your videos when I paint late at night to relax myself, but I lasted about 8 minutes before I had to switch to another video of yours it was to intense to concentrate to haha, it's so amazing that you recorded with these guys, your so full of surprises, never give this up making these videos even when we all can get back on the road performing live music again, love listening to your channel, I think I was an early subscriber in the 10K mark at the time from what I remember, stay safe, legend.
Thanks for digging this up. This must have been amazing to see live. I can’t imagine the frustration you must have experienced-always trying to bring your ‘A’ game.
Stay safe and stay well!
Hi Lee. Amazing to see you doing something as diverse as this. I can see how difficult that would be to play without any cues for where the beat falls and on top of that a lot of it rallentando's, which sounds difficult with cues, let alone without. Top Job. God, Linda is astonishing .sounds like there's nothing she can't sing. Good Work.
Thank you, I've followed your performances for decades. Great story and soundtrack. Daunting task .
Incredible to hear !!! Thank You as always!
Can see the frustration, and one of those things that play on the mind...for a consummate musician...Great Respect Lee and love from Oz..
Maestro Leland 🙌🏻
Best wishes from Croatia!
OMG, I can't even picture you punching the music stand! I can, however, totally appreciate how frustrating certain sessions can be. My jaw is dropping listening to this, though!
I mean, wow... just wow!
What a down to earth man, and fantastic musician. 👌
Kudos for being able to pull off what must be an incredibly difficult session! I can imagine how difficult that would be during the digital era, let alone recording all analog. What a nightmare!!!!!!
Leland: that was a tough assignment. I couldn't imagine what it was like to step into another universe and be in sync. What a pleasure to rebound from your difficulty to Linda Ronstadt. Ms Ronstadt has taken off the top of my head, or conversely, melted my heart in every song I've heard. There isn't a single piece of her singing that fails to transport me. I can't think of another female vocalist who could infuse in me the ecstacy Linda Ronstadt does in every genre she has chosen. Thanks for sharing this.
Omg that 1st song's insane.more power to ya..
Linda's voice is amazing..just WOW!
GREAT JOB LEE..stepping outside the box..
So awesome. I can imagine your frustration! Loved the movie. 40 years later it’s amazing how good Kevin Kline was “rapping”. And Linda’s voice - pure magic
I know this piece well and had to memorize it in prep school … I am absolutely amazed that you could do this without direction - the punches and intros and tempos are just EVERYwhere!! Wow - I’m guessing one or two of those diaphanous silver tresses of yours were created during this, lol. Crazy, man … just crazy!
New to your channel Leland but have enjoyed your work live and through all sorts of audio & video for decades. So wonderful to see you again and look forward to enjoying more of these.
Have loved 'the Pirate movie' since I was a kid. Have seen it many times. A fun film. Great music.
What an amazing vocalist. Isn't she?
I had forgotten Linda Ronstadt was in Pirates Of Penzance until I was finally able to see the film documentary on Linda R. I have never see the musical but what they showed in the doc and was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing Leland.
Linda is so versatile! It boggles the mind all the various flavors and styles she took on and mastered. And this was broadway stage so it was quite an accomplishment as was your undertaking! Amazing artists!
Thanks again Leland and good luck with the vaccine. My first is scheduled for St Paddy’s Day.
Hope everyone is staying safe in these challenging times.
Hi Lee the SF pbs station Kqed is playing James and Carole at the Troubadour Monday night. They showed a clip and I saw your mug. I’m tuning in.
Gilbert and Sullivan.... never knew. Stellar performance. My uncle was a Broadway show buff and took me I guess from the age of five. Saw a Lot of opening nights like Streisand. You performance is stellar !!!!!
Wow! Your versatility is mind-boggling. I am grateful to have learned from G&S operettas -- so much about wit and humor in music -- I went on to teach creative writing and to play drums and washboard on many dozens of albums. There is so much to gain from studying operettas such as ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. My teacher taught me how to waltz too. Thank you for your priceless seminars.
Bravo! Very cool story and coming from you Lee I suppose this did take the cake! To have your fingerprints on this masterpiece is a career in itself!
I'm a music freak, Lee - I don't know how many times I've heard
HOF musicians (like yourself) cite your work on a given song, album, CD.
"Over and over and over." Much respect, Lee.
Lol...Lee i only wish I knew who I was watching when at Musicfest in Courtenay Bc Canada You were on stage with The Immediate Family.Through the magic of your videos i have linked on to many different artists and rediscovered and fully appreciate what maybe before thought of as just pop songs.Thank you for your enthusiasm making these vudeos
OMG...9 minutes into this piece i can understand your frustration with no conductor on video.Wonderful piece of music if you can master it.Kudos to you.And Linda Ronstadt is just awesome.Thank you for sharing more of your adventures!!!Stay safe and give the boys a pat on the brow for me???Make it a great day Leland.
Awesome trial and tribulations Lee!
YIKES ! That just sounds crazy to follow , Lee😮
I would just like to say from someone who always wanted to be in the music industry but ended up in the tech field, I am enamored with your list of accomplishments. The first place I saw you was on Phil Collins video where the dog wet on you. The last place I saw you was a credit on a Michael Omartian album. Man, you have been with everyonne and everywhere.
Thank you for this incredible recollection. I would love to live inside your head for a day. The whole performance of Pirates is on TH-cam. Ms. Ronstadt tells the story of having a fly getting stuck in her lipstick during an outdoor performance in Central Park. She was really fearless.
~ Wow!! What a trip! That was just fabulous fun. Thanks so much.
WOW. I would go crazy trying to figure out what was happening. The time changes are so fluid it's amazing that you figured out where to play. This is what separates the good musicians from the great ones.
Grandiose performances - the first singer/actor is excellent. Ronstadt too. The whole thing is. . ^
Linda's range is indeed amazing !
Morning Lee. Now that I've heard the piece of music all the way through I can understand why you were frustrated!
That piece is quite a tongue-twister! Lol I have always enjoyed G & S. Linda had a voice like an angel. So glad that was recorded for posterity.
My God Lee, your expression is priceless.... RESPECT Maestro.
What an intriguing story. Your professionalism carried the day! Good luck with the vaccination.
You did well Lee....Must not have been easy!
Wow! Were your hands hurting after that? Linda is always amazing. Thanks for sharing. God bless all.🌹
Thanks for introducing me to Tom Bukovac’s TH-cam channel. When I wrote him a comment telling him this, he was most appreciative of your shout out.
A HARD HARD session, Lee. I really don't know how you did that without a conductor!! Love Gilbert & Sullivan ... we did a production every year at secondary school. Terrific music and lyrics.
He has a great ear and sense of timing. It also takes great concentration.
Wow! What a gift Linda has. I had to put on headphones to try to hear your cues and nope couldn’t hear any. No idea how you did it. Wish I’d seen this live. Awesome! Stay safe everyone!
Linda is stunningly sweet and supple in her voice. Todd Rundgren was influenced by the works of G and S.
You can hear their influence In his “ Lord Chancellors nightmare Song”, “ Emperor of the Highway”,
“The Carousel Burned down”, “Song of the Viking “, to name a few.
Todd Rundgren is a vastly under-appreciated artist.
Love your TH-cam channel. Thank you Honorable brother for your contributions to music during my 59 years. I was born 1961. I think
I have witnessed the production of some of the of the greatest music of of all time. Not to mention seeing the evolution of listening formats in this the last 50 years.
i have worked record stores selling vinyl, 45’s, LP’s, 8-tracks, Cassettes, mini discs, reel to reel, beta max, VHS, DVD, QUAD SOUND, CD, SACD, mp3.
I am grateful for your presence on so much music I love. HJF
I whimpered allowed "no conductor" just after you said that they brought you in first. Yikes. Unbelievable.
I had the poster for the film in my room as a kid (for my little boy crush on Linda's eyes and rosey face :-) ....but this story adds welcome weight to that memory now. Thanks Lee
Wow. Just wow. For so many reasons. I had NO idea Linda did this kinda singing. What an absolute joy. How you managed to do what you did Leland is baffling. Totally mad. I'm a singer/songwriter who studied Orchestral Percussion and i've done my fair share of amateur and semi-pro G & S and man-it's hard to follow WITH a conductor!! This was a real joy to watch and so insightful(like all your videos). Thanks so much for yet another glimpse into your musical world. x
I was cringing during that first song. I couldn't imagine stepping into that with or without a chart. You have to be a genius to be able to do that!!! Linda is my favorite all time female artist. She just flat had it. I don't think the song "when will I be loved" had been out long at all and on that tour Doug Danmore was playing Steel and some rhythm guitar in her band at that time but when I watched the concert I was swept off my feet because Linda just absolutely rocked and again she's just absolutely amazing with her vocals and sings right in the pocket and the band was great as well!!! If there's any that hasn't seen the concert back then you need to because from the beginning to the end will absolutely leave you speechless!!!!
Hi all from a cold evening in Copenhagen 🇩🇰
Hi, AN! Helene here. Hope all is well with you...
Holy crap, that would be maddening! Great job.
How interesting, thanks for this Lee 😊
Linda is astounding. You are too! I cannot imagine doing this.
Great story, insane circumstances, but as always, you hunkered down and delivered against all odds. Whoops, wrong artist reference! I suppose that when you’ve got Linda or Joni, or Carole to work with, you just rise to the occasion. Which you did. Have a nice jab!
Man, your body of work is incredible!
Wow! Fantastic performances!
This post justly takes its place alongside Billy Cobham, Toto, Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, JT & JB et al.
Thank you so much for pulling back the curtain and letting us Sklarites have a sneak peak every day. So flippin' grateful
A UK fan in London and his fiancee, Karen.
Omg, I'm laughing my ass off at the complexity of that score with zero cues. Man, that's why they called you. Nobody else coulda' done that. So happy to see you have a TH-cam channel, Mr. Sklar, you've been a part of my musical vocabulary since I was about 6 or 7, on the early James Taylor records, which was the first thing I learned to play. Thank you.
Hard for a painting master to paint without a canvas.... or... it's difficult to make chicken pie out of chicken s#*t but you all managed to pull it off! Great job Lee and team! Bravo.. this sounds amazing!! Linda Ronstadt.. what a gift to the world! Love Julian L. Hope he's safe and doing well too!!
"Dying is easy, It's comedy that's hard" - Alan Swann (My Favorite Year)
I've always loved "Modern Major General".
Reminds of Todd Rundgren's "Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song"
or Randy Rainbow's parodies of G&S.
I am big fan of Gilbert and Sullivan. This is a pretty effective and pleasing result, even though this is not core repertoire for Linda. Gosh, that high E flat by Linda at the end of Poor Wandering One! Impressive. She actually is naturally more toward the soprano end of the scale - stronger there than the low end.