Absolutely LOVE this!! These guys are bad ass musicians!!! Mezzoforte tore it up big time!!! It takes excellent musicians to do a cut like this...WELL DONE Mezzoforte!! One of my favourites!!! *dancing*
Absolute throwback to leaving school, haven't heard this song in years until greatest hits radio played it. The sax player is just awesome, jazz funk at its best
..a ton of memories stick to that tune. it had us jumping all summer 1983 when this tune was released in 1983. and those guys have not lost a bit of their funkyness. EPIC!!
heard it on radio before but not much and on you tube but not seen it like this played live like this one of the best instrumental songs of the 20 centenary
I had Mezzo Forte records when I was 15/16. I am 50 now and have just found them among all my other vinyl in my Sisters garage. Happy days. I just need to buy a record deck.
I watched them yesterday evening playing in Jaén (Andalusia, southern Spain). They're lovely because you notice they enjoy their work. They're very very very good!!!
I have commented on this vid before but everytime I watch it I marvel at the genius of these guys. What brilliant musicians and they obviously love what they are doing. Just brilliant
Just got to appreciate thiz All these musicians on one platform playing together with all there divers backgrounds and schooling and hardships they went through just be on that stage together 1 word: AWESOME! Thanks. and Thank You. not even a CD and still sounds amazing if not better cause it live. :)
OMG! This was how music used to be played! By musicians who KNOW their stuff! I have often wondered what happened to Mezzoforte? Now I KNOW! Phew!! Thanks for this upload, Andrewboy!!
Para mim é a melhor banda de fusão de todos os tempos!!! devo ser o Português fan nº1...e já lá vão muitos anos que acompanho a evolução destes senhores...
Just come across this. Fantastic stuff from a great band and brought back some memories. I ordered 2 vinyl albums from Steinar records which was Mezzoforte record company. I had both albums shipped to the U.K one was Sprellifandi (live) and the other was Rising both Icelandic copies. I must hook these out and play them again
my first ever 12 inch by them fantastic band . so many flavours this band brings , listen from sama to africa latin just one wholesome tribe . credit , to them all funk on , sorry miss spell samba
Wow-yeah! These were the guys that got me into jazz funk and playing the bass. They sound better now then they did in the 80's!! How laid back does Johann Asmundsson look playing his bass? Steve Wright (DJ on Radio 1 then) used ‘Surprise’ as the background music for his program links in the early 80’s which is where I first heard it and got hooked on the music style.
Not bad for a group of session musicians from Iceland, the Album Surprise Surprise is a fantastic collection of songs, well worth getting, if you still can.
@Lupi78 Joi is in my opinion the best bass player of all time here in Iceland, I've had the pleasure of meeting him and even playing with him.... a true musician.
From all the late 70s, early 80s european "pop" jazz-fusion bands, such as Average White Band, Level 42 or Shakatak, which I all admire as well, this definitely is the tightest band with the most memorable melodies. Just musicianship at its finest!!!!
We need this in 2015 and forward :-)"There are no exact guidelines. There are probably no guidelines at all. The only thing I can recommend at this stage is a sense of humor, an ability to see things in their ridiculous and absurd dimensions, to laugh at others and at ourselves, a sense of irony regarding everything that calls out for parody in this world. In other words, I can only recommend perspective and distance. Awareness of all the most dangerous kinds of vanity, both in others and in ourselves. A good mind. A modest certainty about the meaning of things. Gratitude for the gift of life and the courage to take responsibility for it. Vigilance of spirit." (Havel upon receiving the Open Society Prize awarded by the Central European University in 1999, tr. Paul Wilson)
this is pretty much same version of original recording, correct? there is a part that was not recorded though.. I know piano solo on surprise surprise is perfectly same! I cried ! Thanks for upload this!!!
After 40 years ago...its still awesome...my childhood song..👍👍
Absolutely LOVE this!! These guys are bad ass musicians!!! Mezzoforte tore it up big time!!! It takes excellent musicians to do a cut like this...WELL DONE Mezzoforte!! One of my favourites!!! *dancing*
いつ聞いても、軽やかで、楽しい気分にさせてくれます(*^^*) Arigato!
Absolute throwback to leaving school, haven't heard this song in years until greatest hits radio played it. The sax player is just awesome, jazz funk at its best
..a ton of memories stick to that tune. it had us jumping all summer 1983 when this tune was released in 1983. and those guys have not lost a bit of their funkyness. EPIC!!
Forever in my ears - since 1983 !
One of the greatest feel-good songs ever written.
heard it on radio before but not much and on you tube but not seen it like this played live like this one of the best instrumental songs of the 20 centenary
this music is genius no boundaries and no barriers broken just brilliant musicality!xxxx
A fantastic tune just gets better 😊
What a freakin' tight group. Absolutely every guy at the top of his game! Perfection.
I had Mezzo Forte records when I was 15/16. I am 50 now and have just found them among all my other vinyl in my Sisters garage. Happy days. I just need to buy a record deck.
just one word "fantastic!" he playss the sax as a God
I watched them yesterday evening playing in Jaén (Andalusia, southern Spain). They're lovely because you notice they enjoy their work. They're very very very good!!!
Oh ja... Ich heule gerade wieder ein bisschen, ne Menge Emotionen.....
Words couldn't do this justice !!!
My band used to play this song in the late 80's and it never failed to get people on the dance floor, everytime. And this was a Jazz club.
Just brilliant, all so tight together, never tire of listening to this
OMG! this is awesome. brings back so many memories of how great music back in the 80s was!
I have commented on this vid before but everytime I watch it I marvel at the genius of these guys. What brilliant musicians and they obviously love what they are doing. Just brilliant
"This is a brilliant, happy jazz funk Chhooonn!!!! It use to and still does put a smile on my face whilst dancing to this melancholy melody!!!!"
This is sooooo great! Know this song from my youth, one of my favorites, but never saw the group. First time now, really impressed!
I heard this music first back in 1982 and very few people knew that these guys were from Iceland...the are stili awesome musicians.
LIVEで何でこんなに上手いのかよ？！！ 整音されてるとはいえRhythm＆Toneが完璧過ぎるッ！！
outstanding band !!!
Brilliant ! this is an absolute masterpiece. LOve the chemistry & how tight they play together. THanks for posting/sharing. //Calvin
one of my all time favourite bands.. was fortunate enough to catch them live twice in the 90's.
Pop & Funky！！
カッコいい！！
Absolutely love this group, makes jazz funk an epic sound also they sound as good jamming as they do on cd 💿
Man that bass player is amazing :P
He is a monster best sound in the world
First band I saw live in the early 80's. Lovin' this!!!
Just got to appreciate thiz
All these musicians on
one platform playing together
with all there divers backgrounds
and schooling and hardships
they went through just be on that stage together
1 word:
AWESOME!
Thanks.
and
Thank You.
not even a CD and still sounds amazing if not better cause it live.
:)
OMG! This was how music used to be played! By musicians who KNOW their stuff! I have often wondered what happened to Mezzoforte? Now I KNOW! Phew!! Thanks for this upload, Andrewboy!!
this music is total joy and good times had by all, i just cant get enough of listening to this its truly outstanding!!!!!!!!
Para mim é a melhor banda de fusão de todos os tempos!!! devo ser o Português fan nº1...e já lá vão muitos anos que acompanho a evolução destes senhores...
Great musicians! Especially the bassplayer.
Ja acompanho esta banda há 30, sou um fã incondicional, adoro, isto são profissionais de alto nível, 23, 03,2021,
A superb live performance by a really top class act.
now that is what I call music, simply brilliant!
I fuckin love fusion jazz from the 80's, mezzoforte is one of the greatest at it...... 😁
My gosh, these guys are tight, smooth fusion! Epic work. Thank u Andrewtboy!
these guys are the bees knees, ok fly baby fly, every time i hear this song my heart soars????????
Wir haben uns immer in der Disco dieses Lied gewünscht, man konnte so super Fox tanzen, deswegen hör ich`s so gern
Just come across this. Fantastic stuff from a great band and brought back some memories. I ordered 2 vinyl albums from Steinar records which was Mezzoforte record company. I had both albums shipped to the U.K one was Sprellifandi (live) and the other was Rising both Icelandic copies. I must hook these out and play them again
Not many play as good as this! This is extreme! Wonderful! A joy to watch!
my first ever 12 inch by them fantastic band . so many flavours this band brings , listen from sama to africa latin just one wholesome tribe . credit , to them all funk on , sorry miss spell samba
I LOVE THIS BAND!!!!
Wow!!! Happy music. These guys can jam.
cool..great...awesome...fantastic..just don't know how else to describe these great guys...great music
Talent is not a big enough word to describe this. Talentissimo ! Hope I have nor just sworn at anyone....lol
Yesterday I saw them at Jazz Mecc Maastricht (Holland). One of the best things I've seen!! Awesome
LOVE THE SONG, LOVE THE SOUND, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT
Very good music and performance!
This was the theme tune to a TV programme in the UK in the 80's, but for the life of me can I think what it was!!!
Still damn good after nearly 30 years! Unbelievable! Nobody does that any more! 😉
nearly 40 !
Wow-yeah! These were the guys that got me into jazz funk and playing the bass. They sound better now then they did in the 80's!! How laid back does Johann Asmundsson look playing his bass? Steve Wright (DJ on Radio 1 then) used ‘Surprise’ as the background music for his program links in the early 80’s which is where I first heard it and got hooked on the music style.
Just watched them on Nov 25 in KL...truly amazing
The title is the one that shot Mezzoforte through the Stratosphere! An amazing number, can only be played by Mezzorte and no one else
Sensacional tema ¡Que nostalgia me trae de mi juventud!
Fabulous Jazz band...!!!!
Simply Great! Thank you very much!!!
🙋🏼♂️
Had never heard of them, what amazing skill and great sound
+Karl Fest Garden Party was a huge chart hit back in the 80's
v UK od 5. marca 1984 v rebríčku deväť týždňov skončil na 17.m.
Not bad for a group of session musicians from Iceland, the Album Surprise Surprise is a fantastic collection of songs, well worth getting, if you still can.
you guys...so absolutely amazing.
Absolutamente Maravillosos, sobre todo el sazo.
@Lupi78 Joi is in my opinion the best bass player of all time here in Iceland, I've had the pleasure of meeting him and even playing with him.... a true musician.
Sypyro Gyra, Mezzoforte, jarreau my favorites.
You need to come to Bermuda to perform at our Music Fest in October!!!
@IAmTheSecretOfMana
Yes the coolest sound of the early 80's
Always loved Garden Party!
From all the late 70s, early 80s european "pop" jazz-fusion bands, such as Average White Band, Level 42 or Shakatak, which I all admire as well, this definitely is the tightest band with the most memorable melodies. Just musicianship at its finest!!!!
They did a cool track called Rockall which Radio 1 used for the UK Top 40.
Itt kezdődik a MŰVÉSZET !! Profik !!!!
Muy buena banda !!!! felicidades !!!
Is Kevin Bacon the drummer? Super cool! 😎
😂
Love this so good
it is something for my health thank you very much i like you and your music :))
never be the same as they !! ;) This is amazing !!
Not bad? This is absolutely amazing!
Fantastic!!!
I feel like I should be watching the Weather Channel haha. But all joking aside great music!!
one of the best, still
Musicianship !!!!! at it's best !!!
hope you will visit philippines
We need this in 2015 and forward :-)"There are no exact guidelines. There are probably no guidelines at all. The only thing I can recommend at this stage is a sense of humor, an ability to see things in their ridiculous and absurd dimensions, to laugh at others and at ourselves, a sense of irony regarding everything that calls out for parody in this world. In other words, I can only recommend perspective and distance. Awareness of all the most dangerous kinds of vanity, both in others and in ourselves. A good mind. A modest certainty about the meaning of things. Gratitude for the gift of life and the courage to take responsibility for it. Vigilance of spirit." (Havel upon receiving the Open Society Prize awarded by the Central European University in 1999, tr. Paul Wilson)
+Rói Eliasen nice comment well said my intelligent brother beautiful theres nothing harmful in music blessed!xxxx
yes still ;-)
Easy lover
Easy lover
Rói Eliasen I'm still loving Mezzoforte to this day. Make sure you watch and listen to drum and bass. Pure quality
Excellent, thank you.
..those guys are still red hot funky and their horns are lazer sharp
i really like it. it has the classic pc "midi" vibe :)
pure class!!!
wow great sounds very good ...
such happy tune :)
These guys like they're come from the same mom... what a good group...
Extremely tight stuff. I love the keyboards.
one of the best!
This, is the real thing ands make me happy.... :)
GREAT WORK!!!
It's amazing!
First class
Awesome session
10 out of 10 !!!!!
this is pretty much same version of original recording, correct? there is a part that was not recorded though.. I know piano solo on surprise surprise is perfectly same! I cried ! Thanks for upload this!!!