The Manhattan Transfer ~ Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone 1979 Disco Purrfection Version
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2024
- The Manhattan Transfer chose the theme from a late night cult TV show and built it into a #4 disco hit that peaked in early 1980. The musical marriage of an iconic TV thriller theme with the disco beat was a hit in the post disco era, peaking at #30 pop and #4 disco/dance in early 1980. The first part "Twilight Zone" utilized the hypnotic theme created by Bernard Herrmann and segued neatly into the new "Twilight Tone" along with lyrics that that played with your mind like "Hearin' the Twilight Tone" which could be easily mistaken for "Here in the Twilight Zone" a catch phrase made famous by host Rod Serling. The Transfer got its start in 1969 Manhattan as an a capella jazz-fusion quintet with founding members Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty Nelson, Pat Rosalia and Gene Pistilli. By 1973, the group was composed of Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Laurel Masse. In 1975 they had a #22 pop with with their version of "Operator", a cover of the Friendly Brothers 1959 hit. Laurel Masse suffered serious injury in an auto accident in 1978, left the band to recuperate then Cheryl Bentyne was hired to replace her just in time to record the Transfer's 1979 opus "Extensions" with the disco hit "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone". The album contained a variety of sounds incorporating new wave elements into their jazzy mixes. The retro feel of "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" was a perfect fit for the group, and the inclusion of big band superstar Glenn Miller in the last verse was sheer genius, paying tribute to him and the Transfer's love of 40's jazz. Miller disappeared and was presumed dead after his flight went missing while it was crossing the English Channel, adding to his mystique and charm to this song. The group won a Grammy for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices for Janis Siegel for another song on the same LP called "Birdland". In 1981 they released their version of "The Boy From New York City" (#7, 1981) included on "Mecca For Moderns". They then turned to Rod Temperton for "Spice Of Life" which gave them their last pop hit. They continued to record and release albums about once every two years throughout the 80's and 90's. "The Chick Corea Songbook", their latest release, was from 2009. I got to see them during the "Vocalese" tour in 1986 and they performed "Boy From New York City" but not "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone"...which would have been a cool nod as the closing encore....
Boy I miss the 70s. It was so fun musically.
It was 1980 and my friend Alisha Hall brought a boom box to school for a class trip we were taking to the Bronx Zoo. We played a tape that she purchased or made off the record of this song and it was awesome. Today was the first time I heard it in 38 years and I loved it. We attended School #23 in Albany N.Y. I really miss the best times in America and the music played a big part of it. Thanks for the memory!
I remember her! WOW!
I went bananas off this song from the TV series
I was almost age 12 years old and lived in Albany ny as well it was frequently played on the radio at the time this song was so out there love it always makes me think what if the Dodgers never left Brooklyn?
I went to saint James school at the time it is gone now or no more
@@seanmcgowan4083 You still in Cohoes?
Oh wow. I LOVE the sound clips from the actual show.
This version is nothing less then legendary i remember hearing this played live on the radio back in 1979 on....
this is the hottest disco track I've heard in ages! funky indeed!!
Disco needs to come back because it reminds me of when life was simple.
Disco never left, most popular dance music of today still has all its defining characteristics. Check out Kylie Minogues album Disco, if you want to be taken back in time.. Not a huge fan of the genre, but she did a really good job achieving that sound.
Today's music has nothing this...doesn't get much better than this.
My dad showed me this song and now I can’t breath. It’s so good it hurts
My mom was a big fan of this group.thanks~.
Ultra Hyper Genius.Great song,beautiful voices,killing Rhythm.The Great Manhattan Transfert will always be on the Top with this wonderful Track.
The DJ Has Been " Exemplary In " Enhancing What Was " Already " A Superb Track By Manhattan Transfer " And Has " Still Managed To " Convey The Unsettling Brilliance " Of The Twilight Zone " In His Own Unique Way " !!! From Adrian Browne 1965
Love you always Manhattan Transfer thank you for all the beautiful songs
Thx4share & memz djDC. Started playing this at all the Toronto clubs, then I met my better half at afterhours club "The Twilight" Zone, Toronto, in 1984 and worked there dj/lights/mgr. (84-'86), loved spinning vinyl at 4am-8am (Sun. morns). Those who follow you can relate to the '70's & '80's...Peace & ♥
Love The Manhattan Transfer! I saw them perform this live back in the day - superb performance and production values. I also love Trickle Trickle, and Shaker Song from the album.
Loved this song when it got radio airplay back in the day! Haven't heard it in ages, great remix!
70s80s 80s was best i 63 now still rocking
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Timelezzz and mysterious....
Nostalgy on TOP!!!
THANKS FOR THIZZZ!!!!
Rod Serling is Binghamton's favorite son. If you dig Twilight Zone, definitely check out The Rod Serling Memorial Foundation. Yes, I've been a sometime member.
DiscoCat, once again, you've managed to take a classic from back in the day and elevated it to new heights by your brilliant remixing skills. I especially love the way that your remixes aren't chopped up remixed beyond recognition, they're enhanced from the originals, and that is one of the things that annoy me about other DJ's who don't really listen to the original mix. Twilight Zone is one of my absolute favorites from the Manhattan Transfer, their harmonies are the stuff that legends are made of, again, thank you so much for sharing your gift of remixed hits with us...
Love the inclusion of dialogue from some of the episodes!
I was 13 years old my folks took me to the disco for the first time in Baguio City, Philippines. So memorable and of course you don't forget firsts.
This song is awesome to dance to, thanks for the memories.
Manhattan transfer had some success in the United Kingdom in the late seventies they had a number one with chanson d'amour sung in entirely in French. I seen UK's TV reruns of top of the pops shows on BBC four.they usually do middle of the road material but this is a nice departure from the jazz music they did.twilight zone theme tune included nice touch.some brilliant samples. Had this played on the radio and the DJs did not say who was singing I would not know who it was?
I love it it's my theme when I go to work
These days it seems like we are LIVING in the "Twilight Zone".
@@candacetyndall6142 or The Outer Limits !
so that's how all of this DJ electronic disco dance rhythm remix has originated as from the beginning of time. and it's the best modern DJ disco remixed version of all times
*Rod Serling, if he were alive, would love this Twilight Zone tribute mix* But why in the heck do we have 30 haters on this cool mix? I just don't get it!
They were never given the key to unlock the door to imagination.
That's a very good point...@@vintendovs
@@vintendovs Agora são 42 que não sabem nada!
I still love the original and the remix disco dance version 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙📻📻📻📻📻
They got stuck in the Twilight zone 😉😂
Manhattan Transfer was inspired by the vocal group Spanky And Our Gang. 😊🎼🎶🎵👍
2023 - I am STILLHERE..................love this song.
I'm a female impersonator and I've done this song and Jacksonville Florida for a show it went over very well each and every time that was in the 80s thank you so much for your musical achievement Manhattan transfer what a group I would love to see you on concert sincerely yours Esteban Cantu
who ever posted this thanks for recording memories I was about 14 -15 this song played on the radio."
the Wonder Years "
early 80's
I so love this song. Wow🤗 Job well done 😎👍🎵🎶🎵
While I'd heard the official 12" back then on the dance floor and comps since, this version has so much more going on, upfront, the guitar work a bit more prominence & the middle headspace travelling w/in the zone, breathe a freshness that is embrace worthy. always look fwd to hearing a familiar track given a lift w/the respect & reverance you give your choices. kudos once again, your creative spark has once again brought me to the dance floor!
Wow! Thanks for the great review! I really love this one and thought I could have some fun with it. It took me five years to pull this one together...(finally)
DJDiscoCatV2 believe me when I say, you deserve the acknowledgment, your passion and precision are ever present in your work, but never more than what I'd heard on this track. The time you devoted is testament to the dedication required to place and complete the fine strokes that likely are invisible to us, but really in the end this must shine as one of your finest efforts. To that I say, it was worth the wait. Hats off!
Sorry for the late 2-yr. reply, but this IS one of your all-time best music mixes @DJDiscoCatV2!
Eloquently said.
Exactly
Great extended remix. Love it!
Beaty, very nice, so much fun and nothing to say
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Nice job adding in bits of dialogue from the original show.
In case someone wants to know which episodes they are, in order:
1. Time Enough at Last
2. To Serve Man
3. The After-Hours
4. Stopover in a Quiet Town
The dialogue was already part of the original song when it was released.
My mother had the first album late 70s 🤪👍
greatest channel on youtube….thank you
This is VERY well done. Thanks!
I remember singing this live at the Apollo.
That would've been awesome to see - I love live, local performances like that @Hiker.
@@mikeysuzefour I appreciate your support! It is fans like you that make it all worthwhile! Rock on!
@@hiker2742 Thank you for your kindness!
@Hiker Do you mean you actually sang this with Manhattan Transfer or you saw them sing it at the Apollo. Just for clarification.
@@hiker2742 Do you mean you actually sang this with Manhattan Transfer or you saw them sing it at the Apollo? Just for clarification.
The best mix I've ever heard of this song! Congrats!
ANDY GIBB - I WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING - THANK YOU PLEASE GREAT SONG NEEDS A GREAT INTRO -
DJDiscoCat--this is great like all of your mixes. I love them all! Regarding this song, I do have a comment on the credit for the original Twilight Zone theme. The label is in error, crediting Bernard Herrmann, who did compose the theme for season 1. However, the theme we all remember (and Manhattan Transfer is using here) is from Marius Constant (seasons 2-5).
a real thriller ...
Just finished watching twilight zone rhe movie so this had to be My next stop.
I love this Awesome song 🎵❤
Discocat you are the man!!!
excellent remix!
TOTO works in this song: Lukather, Jeff Porcaro and Hungate.!
It is superb D.J Cat. All your mixes are fantastic. You are such a great mixer. Being a D.J myself I take my hat off to you.
I know I've said it before,but I LOVE your mixes!
Beautiful!
You have the best 12” bangers. Subbed
Extraordinario felicitaciones congratulation se:
Wow!! Thx 4 sharing DJDiscoCat
I hear” Basia “. Even though this was before her too short phenomenal success !!!!
You mean the gal that sang "As Good As New"--Yeah she disappeared out of music too soon.
Mikey_Suze Four yep. That ‘s who ! “ New day for you “ “ “ Promises “I Loved her .....Anyway I love Manhattan Transfers specially that song. Bring back fun Souvenirs xoxo 😘
Great video. Thanks for uploading. Just offhand, you're a genius.
Thank You
Two unlimited did the version of this song but I like the way Manhattan transfer does this song because it sounds better
Wow !
If 2020 had a soundtrack
lol
Exactly. Gracias. Will it ever change?
@@gilbertmoreno4638Agenda 21... You ain't seen nothing yet!
🎉😊❤ Show 👍🏾
and this electronic disco dancing jazz fusion female has a awesomely sexy strangest singing voice.and of course that narrator has a lot more sexy dancing body than Rod Sterling.
"The first part "Twilight Zone" utilized the hypnotic theme created by Bernard Herrmann and segued neatly into the new "Twilight Tone"" ---Didn't Marius Constant compose the theme used here????? Herrmann only composed the season 1 theme. Very big mistake printed right on the label.
Boogie oogie oogie
Why this ended only at the #30 position in the billboard hot 100, weird? By the way very good remix but the materials is quite awesome
May Day, May Day. Tune.
SOME PERSONAL SH#T WHOA!✌
Enough of that, but places I've entered on assignment one after another & seemingly now. It's a twight zone. Sky & sea these vibes r present. People r angry, delusional, paranoid... Not healthy..#1 u really have to stay in the WORD & take the walk that GOD prepared for you! We all have to transition one day. So be kind & humble. PS124:1. GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE DISCERMENT. I have entered into some spaces on-line that r an evil plot. I must refrained from this impulsive behavior. #2 GOD directs your path. AMEN & AMEN. GOD IS SOVEREIGN.
2Timothy2:15.
MY PERSONAL SH#T YES LORD! ✌😆😆😆😆😆😆
Todo bien.
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Anyone got a Digital DL?
Jordan Peele fucked up not using this as the new tv theme.
This will be played in 2079 if no apocalypse
I want to visit the twilight zone where ebbets field still stands and the twin towers never fell down
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