Weirdness Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 I've known about this for awhile, but didn't want to bring it up until it was for sure a done deal, pressed and all that. Anyways, this was a fantastic show, one of the best that I've seen as well as one of the better recordings that I have pulled. It's on a label from Montreal that does obscure Jazz shit called Red Toucan Records. If you see it around, check it out!!! "This is the time for our spring release ; it is a splendid duet from French bassist Joelle Leandre and American violinist India Cooke, recorded live, September 11th. 2004 at the Guelph Jazz Festival." ''FIREDANCE '' # RT 9327 "The music of this performance is no mere accomplishment, but a challenging necessity of survival in its purest form. It is the stuff of life, composition and improvisation. It is the firedance. In this meeting, we are points of light offering the highest good as we strive to touch the pulse of the universe. Our music starts from the spark of a unified spirit, ignited through the channeling of a small group of people, our audience, and represents in some way or another all the basic things we are in this world. It is the embodiment of humanity. What you hear in this offering is what and who we were that day on 9-11-'04, what we all were. It is perfection in and of those moments. Nothing more, nothing less. Music." - India Cooke "Joëlle Léandre and India Cooke performed in an intuitive, moving duet, showcasing their complete musicianship and mastery of their respective instruments. " ( One final note ) "Virtuosic French bassist Joelle Leandre appeared in a beautifully empathetic duet with under-rated violinist India Cooke, both showing how the rigors of classical training and wild improv impulses can be artfully blended, and with humor in the veins." ( Jazz Times Magazine ) Michel Passaretti Red Toucan Records / Cactus Records 720 Fleury ouest Montreal, Quebec Canada, H3L 1W3
Im going home Donny Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 Hey! That is pretty dang neat Weirdness!!!
bouche Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 Is that your finger print on the cover too?That's gotta feel really cool man. Congratulations on your hard work paying off.
headygouda Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 SchweeeT!! Was it onstage, sbd or matrix?Is it the unedited RAW recording or did they touch it up in the studio??!...and do you still have the DATs?Just kidding ;o)First string cheese cover art/photos by Tasha, now your recordings. What a perfect team!
MamaPink Posted April 28, 2005 Report Posted April 28, 2005 right on pete! you totally deserve this!!!
Blane Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 right on pete! Hope to see you there this year!
TheSloth Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 Nice one freakboy! You coming up for Keller/Umphrees/Cheese? (I'm assuming you're coming Gouda)
Booche Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 I'll trade ya Phil Lesh singing The Star Spangled Banner during the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley for it.JOSE BOY!That's cooooooool news Mr Man............Congrads Pete.
stu dog Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 sweet peter, real fuck'in sweet.. congrads good buddy hope to bump into you soon.. take care
paisley Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 I'll echo of all the fine comments abovemakes me feel good about the world when I see the great people I know receiving some recognition... will have to pick that up(ps. give that Groove Fetish of yours a hug for me, lovin having my bag back!)congrats Pete!
Weirdness Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Posted April 29, 2005 Acoustic show, no PA so it was just the mics placed a couple of feet away or so from the players. I can only guess that it has been fully mastered and touched up but haven't gotten my hands on it yet to listen to...
SaggyBalls Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 i'm suprised they haven't sent you a copy.get on the horn!
bradm Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 Been there, done that, ho, hum... Congratulations, Weirdness. How did this come about? Was is planned ahead of time, or did you give the band your recording, and they liked it and decided to make it commercial? How much production did they do to it? Aloha, Brad
PassedOutGuy Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 Right on Pete good work brother... keep on keepin the music alive!!
gentlemonkey Posted April 29, 2005 Report Posted April 29, 2005 Nice work! Your recordings are always outstanding.. Looking forward to hearing this.
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