Discovering Bill Evans Part 3: Danny Boy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, we pick apart Bill's 1962 recording of Danny Boy from the album Empathy that he made with Shelly Manne and Monty Budwig. We uncover some important elements of his solo piano playing, as well as some insight into his trio playing. The most important element of this recording in my opinion is the way he makes you...........wait for it.
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It is so wonderful to find another person who is so obviously moved by the beauty, sensitivity, and intellect that Bill Evans infused in his playing. And there's nothing more revealing of that than this sort of careful transcription and analysis. THANK YOU for taking the time to share your love and appreciation of his wonderful music with us all. This video made my heart sing!
+Ray Pfeiffer 🙏🏼❤️
Well said Ray - it is a joy to hear Aimee demonstrate the voicings so lovingly. Bill Evans was some kind of genius and Aimee kind of translates that to us. Its just exquisite and teaches us to really extend our ears!
bill is my biggest inspiration! his music has the ability to touch me really deeply
Absolutely! Me too!
same :)
My Dear Aimee, when you say : " it's almost like he ...", you're showing surprise that he (Bill, God bless him) doesn't refer to any cadence (any kind of II-V-I) expected. But that's exactly what he does. I think he must have had a twinkle in his eye when he did a massive II-V-I in the original key - (Bb) - Fm7 (outside)Cm7/F7 ( implied melodically and not harmonically) leading to a Bb triad on the underlying Cm7. Superimposed triad chords. Otherwise, I immensely enjoy your videos and appreciate your approach. You're lucky yo have such an ear. All the best from Paris.
Love these "discovering" videos, Aimee (as so many of your videos). Any chance of seeing a "discovering" video for Lennie Tristano, Art Tatum, or Andrew Hill? Or maybe even Sun Ra, Paul Bley, or Cecil Taylor? May be further 'out' than some viewer's may like, but I'd love to see your analysis.
Love this Aimee! Your comments about longing are spot-on. And Danny Boy is a song about longing, so even more appropriate. Danny Boy is such a tear jerker, but especially Bill's rendition. I once tried to learn it, but became frustrated and gave up. You talent is so impressive. Thank you for sharing it with us! For another very sensitive treatment of Danny Boy, listen to Tony Bennett on his album "Jazz". Herbie Hancock is the pianist on that version. His harmonies are so rich! It's not Bill, but every bit as valid and satisfying! Thank you!!
When I was a kid (er, 55 years ago) my dad always told me this was his favourite piece - he’d only have known the most basic harmonies. I never really got it at the time….there was far too much other music going on. And here I am after all these years of studying music from Bach to Rach, deciding he was right after all. What would he have made of these piercing harmonies? and how they enhance the music even more. I hope he’d have agreed. So good to see the eloquent comments here from others similarly caught up by its timeless magic. Brilliant analysis Aimee. I had a couple of lessons with you a long time ago and remember how charming and clever you are. Hope all good. And thanks.
Bill was too creative to be playing a Bbmajor over a Bb root because he just "knows" having the D bass is the kind of subtle tonality so characteristic in his p[aying.
Wow! Just amazing! Thanks for share your knowledge, Aimee! In this video you too played some little slice of Georgia on my mind. Do you have some video with this transcription? Would be amazing watch you explaining it too. Bye! God bless Bill and you!
At 5:35 I smiled big when you said "you can do anything you darn well please" GAH so on point and simply stated.
Transcribed in 2002? You must have just been a kid!
Aimee - that journey (through the song) was absolutely beautiful. The piano sound from your recording is wonderful. Its as if we are sitting with Bill Evans himself - you are speaking on his behalf and you are teaching us to expand our listening as well as relishing the delay tactic (that longing for the resolution, almost teasing us). Wow so much credit Aimee. If you had never done any other video (and I know you've done so many) this alone would have been a gift to the world to all scholars of piano music and song. I would love to purchase the transcription but it is suggested that this is not possible. Ah well I will study a few bars/tonal palettes and chord expansions! Its a gold mine! Thanks so much for posting this. What makes this so attractive is your enthusiam, so clearly demonstrated in your voice. This is just a classic video!
+Papaguinea email me. Thank you so much for your nice comment. Made my day. I would love to let you know how you can get a worksheet with many of bills amazing chords.
I have e-mailed. Thanks.
Wonderful - thanks, Aimee!
Aimee, you are the best thing on U tube, cheers and thanks from down under
Thanks, enjoyed! Bill is my favorite-for about 40 years!
Gracias Aime por enseñarnos música con excelente pedagogía, aunque ya soy viejo para empezar con el piano.
Thank You So Much !Very Very Good!!
I am dying to play this Aimee.... went straight to your website to buy your transcription, but can't find it!? Can you point me in the right direction, or upload it quick??? = ; - 0 Still loving your work. THANK YOU.
I think Aimee can not sell the score due to legal issues. Too bad
eewwww I see of course.... Thanks for letting me know Marco. I'll just have to study that film : - )
Thank you!!!!!
This is awesome! thank you so much!
thank you so much for making and uploading this - you point out the exact things I wish everyone could hear with no musical training :)
This is my favorite Bill Evans song! Thank you so much for this video! Also, in the C13 chord on the second page, what does NO3 mean? I rarely see it attached to chords.
+Avery Reyna don't play the 3. ;)
I love, love the way you explain it. Tank you!
soaking this up like a sponge. Playing catch-up---have to learn keyboard with clarinet wired fingers......constant mental chastising....And yes, this will improve the woodwind intensity.....
Awesome review on one of my favorite tunes. I play the Kieth Jarrett version. Would love to see you break that one down like this to compare their styles. I have that transcription if you want it. Just came across your videos this week. Can't get enough. Keep it up!
Thank you for this.. Don't stop doing this... More of Bill Evans... BTW you are very lovely
This seems almost quintessential Bill Evans -- the ineffable beauty combined with such a depth of longing, so consistent with the tune. That quick but smooth modulation, combined with the awesome tempo change, just blow me away. I have such respect for your skill and patience as a transcriber, Aimee! I feel like my ear is decent, but no way do I think I'd be able to discern exactly what Evans is doing in some spots here. I would love to know if there is any way I could get a copy of your transcription.
It sounds like "he looked beyond my faults" by Andre Crouch? Also sounds like "Because he lives"
Ronald Torres, it is the same melody! I love the lyrics to this beautiful hymn and I had a piano student ply it in a piano recital while his grandmother sang along! 🎹
thanks Aimee - what a great discovery to find you here! I'm a long time fan of Bill's and whilst I've mostly hung up my jazz piano hat (in fact I'm working on this tune for the guitar with the least chords possible!), I remain fascinated by his playing, and also by any insightful and inspiring music teaching. Thank you for opening my eyes and ears to even more depth in Bill's playing (I think I only heard a long, exploratory solo piano version of this tune from another album of his), and keep up the great work!
Your series on Bill Evans is wonderfully accessible. Your thoughtful and eloquent explanation of the music is a pleasure to watch and listen to. And the next time I listen to Bill I'll appreciate it just a bit more :).
Holy shit Thank you Aimee! I love Bill, but didn't know this one. Just went and listened to both this version and the solo ten and a half minute recording, and though I like both there's something extra special about this one. Simple and beautiful. Thanks for sharing, always looking forward to more Bill, and more of your videos
I Love this video Aimee. Discovered a mistake that makes it even better. Checking back to the original recording the bass comes in already after 40 seconds, which actually makes the impression less understated since he plays root notes on the one. Must say I prefer your airy version, the brain fills in the gaps!
❤️Chords
Oh my gosh, that ending just melts me. Thank you so much for this.
Aimee,
Plse speak more clearly & louder..... Interesting . TY!
This is a great piece. Thank you Amy.
My favorite recording of him, for years, has been a live performance of "My Foolish Heart", performed on an English television show in 1965 a few hours after I was born.
Essential.
Thank you Aimee
Fantastic video! Your playing almost moved me to tears. Such a beautiful arrangement. Have you had any issues with copyright with this video here on TH-cam? I really want to use this exact arrangement in a short film I plan to direct this summer and show at festivals. I am weighing my licensing options at the moment.
This is simply a joy to watch and listen to. Such great insights, delivered at a pace that suits the music/mood! I'm inspired to learn this now - currently learning a piano version of Ravel's Pavane Pour un Infant Defunte, which I think might be the most beautiful short piece of music ever written. This will fit alongside it so well, as I can hear many parallels between Evans's and Ravel's approach to chords/harmony. Diolch yn fawr i chi, Aimee.
Such a sad, beautiful piece of music. ❤️
remarkable job.
I always loved Bill Evans for his unique sense of beauty and his incredible voicings. This is one Bills very best. It’s really exciting to watch the analysis Aimee. And I just love when you go “ohh” over that C13 chords. That’s just how I feel myself. Many thanks!
The key word here is "voicings." Too often a chord progression is indicated simply by noting the root along with certain upper parts, but almost any chord can work within a given tonal context if the voicing is right. Stravinsky learned this early on and Evans has certainly mastered it. In any case, I want to express my admiration and gratitude to Aimee for all her hard work and sensitivity to so many of the subtleties of Evans harmonies -- and voicings.
Thank you!!!
I love this song thank you for how to play.
danny boy's original name was londerry air, named after a city in northern ireland
goodness me, how fantastic
Great lesson tearing Bill down for me understand.
Hey ..... he is somebody I knew about... a little bit ... but . ..
definitely not THIS naked !
You ripped off his pants, shirt and socks .... poor Evens .... maybe you left him his boxers.
Shameless Aimee ... is nobody safe ?
Great lesson. ..especially for me. Thank you.
Hi Aimee. You know what Syncrony is about?
yesterday i was studing your other lessons about bill evans, thinking "what a great oportunity to exercise some sensitivity...". Evans work inspired me too much.
then, today i've been called to participate as the pianist of a tribute to Kind of Blue, playing all the tracks just like they were recorded.
and now, i see that you uploaded this video... lol.
sorry for my brazilian english. Thanks for spread knowleadge. :)
+Gustavo Borges Kraemer oh that's awesome!!!
Aimee Nolte Music Aimee can you please do a video on lady bird and how to solo of it please I have a gig and I'm pretty nervous
You present technical information in a very approachable way. I follow chords and never really developed note for note transcriptions. When you write all the chords there, I really appreciate that. I played "Danny Boy" in a Celtic band and we played it in the key of C. You're a fantastic musician Aimee :)
Love it! I love how you break it down. Bill's harmony is other-worldly. I understand that Bill was a big fan of Debussy and his impressionistic harmony. Love your channel Amiee! :)
The biggest surprise for me is that Bill Evans didn't use some offbeat key signature for this. Great analysis; many thanks!
Just a marvelous video. Miles Davis said that Bill was a very sensitive person...well you kinda have to be to craft such a delicate and pure arrangement of such a gentle song.
In one of his renditions of this, he played in six different keys! What was "noteworthy" was that in changing from key to key he didn't maintain the same inner voices so as to lend a more creative approach demonstrating that he was incontrovertibly one of the most creative players ever.
Aimee, do you feel like players are now rediscovering Bill Evans? He seems to have been neglected for a couple of generations. The same with McCoy Tyner. The Rebirth of romanticism? And beauty? Prediction: Ahmad Jamal is next. As a jazz singer and arranger, it's lovely to hear players pursuing sounds that are very rich, reveal the divine soul And are immediately accessible to audiences, of jazz hip and non-save ears. They hear beauty and understand and feel without intellectual stress. And the player is delightfully challenged. No putdown on other styles, but even NeoSoul seems to be about the pursuit of beauty and groove. I also find it wonderful that players are digging into Brother Ray and Dr John for sofisticated, basically unaltered blusiness. And you're directing through so many of those doors. Thank you, Maestro. (tip of the day :Ray Bryant solo blues.) Thanx for your contribution to JazzEducation/Inspiration. (Missionary Baptist JazzSinger exiled in Germany 😎) 🌹🌹🌹
Non-saave ears😖
Sophisticated. Maestra. Damn spell check and spelling mistakes. 😖
Thank you so much Aimee!
Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you! What a wonderful insight into Bill's genius 😊🎶
A fabulous walk-through, Aimee. Thanks
Beautiful! Love the Berklee Press Manuscript paper!
Yeah, in solo playing you can literally rubato it to death.
Aimee is this transcription published?
No.
Fantastic video Aimee, thanks so much.
That's really nice, but it's more advanced then my actual level as musician.. Can't follow everything that is spoken =[
+Freedom Explorer I have several videos for beginners in jazz. Make sure and keep looking. ;)
Nice! :) Its great how he does it!
Very helpful Aimee! Thank you!
It's playing more like Gramma crossing a crosswalk with her walker & she's got her hand on the brake, and Amy's making sure Gramma gets across - with the metronome on 35. It sounds very nice. Beautiful piece, thanks Amy.
+Eric Barritt lol yes that's a better analogy
Aimee Nolte Music Thanks Amy, I have to apologize if it all came out like a bent note. I always get something important out of your lessons. Thank you so much.
12:50 autumn in new york
its so beauty
pretty sweet Aimee N!
Thank you so much, can I donate you some money?
+Luke always. Lol. The link is in the video description, Luke. Thanks!!
+Aimee Nolte Music oh yeah, thanks
The vastly superior version is by Percy Grainger, classical in approach, but with juicy harmonies as well.
"Who goes 35?!" lol, Shirley Horn, the Queen of slow ballads :)
I love Bill Evans! I'm here because you were on Rick Beato's channel. Thanks for teaching me about Bill Evans music. I'm subscribed and I'll check out your other videos. Sam from machiwoomiapoo channel. Take care and have a wonderful week. Sam.
+Machiwoomiapoo thanks Sam!
Maybe consider analysing something from Clare Fischers amazing solo piano album "Alone Together" in the future Aimee ?
That has some spellbinding arrangements and Fishers own imitable ( usually heavily "altered" ) voicings on it.
Bach is the god bill evans is the teatcher and keith jerrett is the student and i am the best soon.
I like your erased voice exchanges. A video of your approach to transcribing piano reductions would be better than my great grandmother's chocolate chip cookies. :)
+Ryan Jerzak it would be SUPER boring! 😂
gorgeous...big thanks!
Yeah! Its amazing! :)
people still write stuff out by hand?
Yap! I still do, its much faster! :) I leave the computer for much later in the process.
beautiful, isn't it?
Keith Jarrett is the ultimate on this tune and any tune. He’s way beyond Bill Evans and anyone else.
Yes, Keith improved it with his own imprimatur, but if you listen to both, you can tell that Evans was the source of Keith’s rendition. You’d have to be tone deaf not to hear the stark similarity. Even Keith’s pacing follows Bill’s version. Play them side by side and you’ll hear it.
@@decibelpresents I’m not tone deaf , and I didn’t say that could have been influenced by Evian’s , I only said that he is beyond Bill Evans and that is just my opinion. I’ve been a musician longer than you’ve been alive so you implying that I’m tone deaf is not called for.
Sounds to me like he's figuring out the chords as he goes. All thought, no soul.
no soul?! Bill Evans?
Here Evans plays the inspiration of this wonderful song, which is deepest love and longing. Without a single word, he creates poetry, it's unimaginably beautiful, like life itself. . . . . .