Customer Review: Not original arangements or really even close
I'm surprised that none of the other reviews mentioned the fact that these "arrangements" are very different from the originals. The melody (vocals) is in the right-hand treble clef and simple base notes in the left. These are not really the chords that are played by the band, and it is virtually impossible to sing along with what is written, unless you like singing exactly the same thing your right hand is playing. And there's not enough of a chord in the left hand to fill it out if you just drop the right and sing it. I'm fairly disappointed in this. Maybe if all you're looking for is a similar sounding arrangement and don't plan to sing, then this may be the book for you.
Customer Review: As advertised
The music was easy piano by my standards, a quick learn and authentic enough to the true sound of Coldplay as well.
I can describe the latest release from Jazz super group Weather Report for you with just one word Outstanding!
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce thats exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and youve got one of Weather Report most impressive releases ever.
Overall Mr Gone is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - River People, track 3 - Young And Fine, and track 8 - And Then
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - The Pursuit Of The Woman With The Feathered Hat. Outstanding!
Mr Gone Release Notes:
Weather Report originally released Mr Gone on January 15, 1991 on the Legacy Recordings label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. The Pursuit Of The Woman With The Feathered Hat
2. River People
3. Young And Fine
4. Elders, The
5. Mr. Gone
6. Punk Jazz
7. Pinocchio
8. And Then
Weather Report: Wayne Shorter (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones, background vocals); Joe Zawinul (melodica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizers, percussion, background vocals); Jaco Pastorious (fretless bass, drums, timpani, background vocals); Peter Erskine (drums, background vocals); Manolo Badrena (percussion, background vocals).
Additonal personnel: Deniece Williams, Maurice White (vocals); Tony Williams, Steve Gadd (drums); Jon Lucien.
Recorded at Devonshire Sound Studios, North Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Bill Milkowski.
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