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 | Bubowski said 433 days ago |
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Blown Away This is a great classic sounding chart. Great energy and good playing all around. It's a wonderful balance of a Big Band sound with the structure of a combo. Very cool. Do I dare say...WE WANT MORE! --Graham |
 | guitapick said 433 days ago |
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This... ...moves and kicks serious, serious ass. I love it, Tobin... On my second listen, now...didn't read the description 'till after the first. After the second listen: No problem with the trumpet from here...but I LOVE trumpet...so don't ask me. About half way through there's a bit of a tough spot when it goes into the bluesy shuffle, as far as balance...but it's a live performance and that went away pretty quickly once the horns came in. And the playing was great in that spot, too...so, IMHO, that's cool... Overall a very tight, inspired performance. Awesome stuff, Tobin. I'm with Henri: love to see you guys live...let me know if you're coming to NYC... |
 | steck said 433 days ago |
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Comments On the downside, after 2 listens, I would agree that since it was pointed out, yes, trumpet is a tad on the loud side. That said, that shouldn't detract from the overall recording. My gut feeling is that even in MP3 format that the live ensemble recording (I don't have a good set of headphones anymore but a good amp/speaker set up) and the sound landscape was captured in perfect shape and was extremely vivid and lost none of the ambiance of the studio. Thanks for the VERY early preview Sir T !!! |
 | lengold said 433 days ago |
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The recording balances are less important to me than the overall energy and sheer musicianship of it. The slight imperfections are what make it real. Loved it. Cheers Len |
 | Feter said 433 days ago |
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Lightning Strikes Just so fine ...Hot and alive ..Fugue ? ..it wasnt that long but it shows how cool this ensemble is.. "a blast" thnx for sharin it !! |
 | Karmatoburn said 433 days ago |
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very cool it swells, it washes. its very original. quite the ensemble piece. just some outstanding performances here. i esp like the horns. hard to beleive you only ran this 2-3 times. i simply can not discern any weak spot. i know you had concerns as to the mix, but for a live performance its exceptional. bravo |
 | Moviz said 433 days ago |
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There's great clarity of all the instruments on this number. The trumpet is fine for me as are all the other instruments... as we all know MP3 always seems to thin sound down, but all is fine at this end and a great composition too, cheers M |
 | jiguma said 433 days ago |
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Impressive post Tobin! I agree about the horns, but also think the drums, B3 and piano could be brought up more (maybe dropping the trumpet back might achieve this to a certain extent). This isn't a style I'm very familiar with, but the sheer energy, timing and musicianship is a joy to the ears. For a live recording, this is quite amazing. Thanks Tobin, Neil |
 | Dj French Toast said 433 days ago |
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Nice B3 work ! WOW just listened to it Thrice in a row and incredible Tobin ...im a huge fan of Mingus and well of jazz in general ..I lean toward the Free jazz side way more than the smooth jazz side for sure ....this piece has tons of energy and made me close my eyes to think ...First how kool is it that you get to play with your nephew sweetness ! Love the fact that it wasnt polished that was my favorite thing about it ...so much recorded jazz is spit shined and it takes all the soul out of the music ...this is raw and emotional and soulful ...your right about the horns bein alittle loud but man that adds to it there not killin the red line their just lettin you know that they are there . Loved the playfulness of the tune as well it felt like you guys were playin a good game of not-it ...or tag ....The over all feel of the song was awesome and well recorded ...thanx for making and sharing music man ! |
 | stratcat said 433 days ago |
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Exquisite! Great jazz ensemble, the recording sounds fine, I don't have a problem with the trumpet. The last break sounds a bit chaotic, you may want to simplify the overcrowded feeling, (only on the last break). (Just my opinion) Other than that I really like it. |
 | missye said 433 days ago |
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Fast and Quick I feel up tempo. And Quick. And thanks for your letter to me. You play alone? or with team mate? And feel running. swiming and smiling. Yes it sports music , I feel. If ending is more atractive, It is best! |
 | bonnieprincejohnny said 433 days ago |
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Be bop Yeah - great mix - ow - how it picks up from a previous mighty vibe in the 3rd quarter... I don't understand the finale but who gives a fuck. Boss tune. Be Lucky. |
 | timothy devine said 433 days ago |
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Tobin I am astounded by your abundant talents. Your band sounds great. The mix is tough thing with all the live performers. I can only imagine. There are people who spend a life time micing live music. I use to work with a man in 'Atoria Studios'(Kaufman Astoria Studios,NYC) who was an expert. He miced gigs like the grammys and classical music for great opera singers. Perhaps he could lend some advice in the future. Are you near NYC? This tune is great and i look forward to hearing more from this session. The improv ending is outstanding. tim |
 | J.A.Stewart said 433 days ago |
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Great Live Session Piece Yeah! This has a great live feel to it... Big Band Jazz... Hotcha! The horns are a bit overwhelming in the mix, but there's not much to be done about that unless you record them a few rooms down the hall. ;) Still, perhaps it's that audio dominance that gives this take additional energy. In some ways, it's almost like a brass curtain... and when it opens, the other instruments seem to emerge and step up for their solos. A very cool composition, well-played... and captured. --- Joe |
 | fatastro said 433 days ago |
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O my God!!! It's been a while since I have visited the MJ. I am so glad the first thing I hit upon was was you. I knew you wouldn't let me down. All i can say is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
 | Stun Nutz said 433 days ago |
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fantasmic This is one "take you and shake you around the room" piece of work! Or, maybe "jerk about with a pack of wild (but friendly) animals" kind of jazz. I totally agree with moorlandt... the trumpet (and horns) give this a nice edge. I don't think it is too loud. Great teaser for the album, this is. |
 | composerclark said 433 days ago |
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No problems I hear no reall problems in the mix. it sounds like a live recording, which of course it is, but in live recording you expect to hear slight balance issues, and as long as they are slight, for me this is not a problem at all. I wouldn't have said the trumpet is too loud... it's a loud, in-your-face instrument, played accordingly here by a very good trumpeter. The piano, on the other hand, can't really compete very well with the rest of the band in terms of volume, and while my personal preference would be to have the piano a little more prominent in the mix, it sounds to me about as loud as pianos tend to be in live jazz band performances. Ditto for the bass. So, no real balance problems, and a very fine performance of a very good piece. |
 | peacepiano said 432 days ago |
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Big Love the modern big band sound. The fugue effect does work very well. Think I'll be following this project. Thanks Bill |
 | thetiler said 432 days ago |
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A real tobin treat ! The mix seems to be done quite nice. Great variations indeed. Love that stop with the bass going "bong" like an elastic rubber band. End was very cool indeed. Lots of changes to really satisfy the jazz enthusiast as well as any Tobin musical enthusiast which are many I'm sure. Way to go Tobin! Thanks so much for sending the guitar maker website. What a treat ! |
 | craft said 431 days ago |
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great job really pro work... This traack has a lot of energy and motion... I love it |
 | Diviner said 431 days ago |
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Wow Very impressed. Real instruments, original composition etc all sounds very good and live. The energy in the track is electric. Fair play this is an amazing track. Well done. |
 | Scorpjammer said 431 days ago |
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I'm STRUCK! Awesome, T! I can see it now. The Tobin Mueller Big Band, with TB chevrons on the front of the band stands. The piano and B3 sound great together. The bass line is luscious and the horn arrangement is killin!' I love the tempo change from double-timing to swinging. Top-notch! Can't wait to hear more! 10s all the way! |
 | buckhorn said 431 days ago |
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The Edge What I know about Jazz, could fit in a thimble. But from what I've heard. This reminds me of Miles Davis. Really Cool to hear a live performance. This is a Jam what is a Jam. |
 | algabatz said 430 days ago |
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Jaazzzy Wow, the sound is great. I agree that the trumpet is a tad too loud, especially at the beginning, but You might try putting a compressor on it, it's really just the very sharp notes that stands out. I really love the swing part at the middle where the drums keeps-a-rollin'. Not as fond of the more atonal part that follows, though. But since I'm more of a Herb Alpert person than a Wynton Marsalis one, I think I should maybe shut up ;-) Love the sound of that bass. Nothing beats real instruments. Very energetic. Very good, I'm really impressed. Sounds like a true live recording. Especially the piano is excellent and I love the organ sneaking in. Close Your eyes and You're there! / Algabatz |
 | davisamerica said 430 days ago |
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wowziers!! now that swings! |
 | lostsongs said 430 days ago |
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Holy smokes Tobin is there nothing you can't do. This is great. How about taking the LSP challenge? |
 | FrankAxtell said 429 days ago |
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mix I think this mix sounds real good...I'd leave it alone. Good work! |
 | SpasmodicMan said 429 days ago |
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Its ALIVE! The ending is the best! That fugue is boss,and you're telling is that's the part that is partially improvised? Wow. Intellectual chaos, the best kind of oxymoron. Yes, could use more organ in that middle bluesy section. The trumpet blares, reminds me of high school pep band when the lead trumpet stands up. But all is more than forgiven in the end. I can see the lightning striking the tower, making its way down to the monster as it animates... The future will never be the same. |
 | Doadars Uncle said 427 days ago |
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Hey! Too cool! |
 | thoddi said 426 days ago |
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Struck by lightning indeed First - I am very impressed with the performances of every one involved here. The piano, the bass, the drums, the horns... and I think I notice a very cool sound in there that must be a B3 organ;) Is this played after sheet music or just jammed after a rough sketch? I never get how you guys do this kind of very advanced stuff. All of those fast soloing runs going on and at some places what might seem like a chaotic place to be, and bam, suddenly you all meet up and agree on some common notes. I feel a little Frank Zappa resemblance in the way he controlled his musicians in a similar way. Bottom line - as I said, I'm very impressed. The recording sounds great on my stuff. Fantastic job getting this live session to sound as tight and good as this. Getting each part to show up in the transparent mix is proof of a good job. I especially dig how the bass has its space in here. And I've noticed his playing in your songs before. He is a brilliant bass player with fantastic timing. Please tell him he has a fan in Norway:) I think I agree about the trumpet being a bit up front in the mix, but not annoying. What a thrill it must be playing with these great musicians. And you are up in the league with the very best your self Mr. Mueller. The composition and arrangement shows what you're able to pull of. |
 | Z293 said 425 days ago |
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Quite a cast of characters you have here. Obviously all have a wonderful command of their instruments. Great live recording if you ask me. |
 | cchaplin said 423 days ago |
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Oh I don't know ! Hi Tobin, It's really nitpicking, but here is what my untrained ears detected: I like the organ in version 2 better up to the "bluesy" section where I feel it is too noticeably louder and distorted and covers the piano a bit too much. But that might just be the effect of me reading what you have changed and having to pick between the two versions. So - if I understood you correctly - I would keep the EQ changes you made in version 2 (which seems to bring out the organ a bit more anyway) but without the noticeably louder organ in the bluesy section. Then again I might just be hearing things from the simple power of your suggestions ! |
 | damiengh said 422 days ago |
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Jeepers Tobin, guess I didn't know this side of you. Listen to much Toshiko_Akiyoshi ? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshiko_Akiyoshi) Nice job here. |
 | Drew Kopr said 417 days ago |
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Call me lame, but, Tobin, I f'in love this! I wish you did more of this stuff...you must have a natural feel for it when combined with your other musical endeavors. This track is just fantastic and so very well done. I wouldn't change anything and, while I know your ear is extremely precise, relaxing it on the nuances in this tunes makes it sound spectacular. Great stuff man!! |
The atmosphere of the song (especially the drums) reminds me immediately of Dave Holland's earlier work on ECM. I'm fond of this kind of live recordings, with the little imperfections in timing. The organised chaos, like you call it yourself. That's all the charm and magic of it. Loads of energy, and the recording is so pro that it hurts ;-) The trumpet is quite loud, but it doesn't bother me at all. The sharpness of the instrument adds a lot to the total energy of the song and even gives it an aggressive edge. Thanks for inviting me, Tobin. Much appreciated.
Walt