RE: [Harp-L] AFTER YOU'VE GONE

["Bradford Trainham" <bradford.trainham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I hadn't made the connection, but Django and that kind of music was what I
thought of when I heard the song. 
Sometimes, the point is to "go wild" and he seemed to do that while adhering
to the structure of the song at least... to me...
Brad Trainham
 

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Subject: [Harp-L] AFTER YOU'VE GONE

Back in 1964 I was given a LP from my Grandfather because I was playing
guitar for two years or so and he thought I should get a taste of something
beyond what I was learning at the time.

The album? Django Reinhardt & the quintet of the Hot Club of France with
Stephane Grappelly. The first song on side two is "After You've Gone"

Now while the head is clearly played by Grappelly for a very short time,
after that he takes off and then Django comes in and smokes! I wonder if
Rick Dempster or others would consider that doodling. Or, it might be termed
as playing a lot of scales and extra notes. I'm certain some would feel that
way because they could not comprehend in total.

Needless to say, when I first listened to this great LP with my Grandfather
I was floored. I felt as though a window just opened but I was thinking, how
the heck was I ever going to play this?? Grandpa said, "Dave, If you
practice every day you can be as good as Django". "Start slow and work your
way up to it".

Now, back to Jason Rosenblatt's version. I felt he employed some excellent
ideas and carried them out well. I too, felt there was a Howard influence.
After all, how can that be a bad thing? If this performance does not meet
some expectations of some, perhaps it should be understood that no matter
how proficient we become on our instrument or endeavors, ther is ALWAYS room
for improvement.

And as for groove, you bet there is a groove. Some people may not be as in
touch to hear it and feel it. 'Tis a pity. Where is the meat? Perhaps you
could post a responce on this video and ask him. I'd like to see his answer.

As I am listening to this LP as I type, there is a song on it that many of
you would or should know. It is "Beyond the Sea". It is performed in a
moderate tempo with the melody clearly heard and understood. Of course this
beautiful song was redone by Bobby Darin. I wonder if the more swinging
version was deemed by others at that time to be "doodling"?

I do wish to thank everyone that posted because it took me back to a time
that was special to me, remembering my Grandfather's words and advice. Also,
listening to Django in the A.M. is a GREAT way to start the day.

In closing, we cannot all enjoy the same things. That is the beauty of it.

This is just my opinion. No pissing match please.

Good job Jason.

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