@@Thegreatclamslamof93 By end of 1979 Issei Noro wanted to take the band in a softer sound direction than their debut. And Takashi Sasaki was unable to adapt and hold back his insanely fast and fill heavy style of playing. So he stayed with them until they found a new drummer who could still play their existing jazz fusion style but still hold back and play simple grooves, and they found Akira Jimbo.
Its not that they didn’t play it much. Every decently lengthed Casiopea performance back in the late 70s had this song as part of the set list. The problem is, the availability of these recordings which are undeniably rare. Swallow was already composed back in 1977. After Takashi Sasaki left, the song was only played later in the 1981 Cross Point tour from October to December 1981 as part of a medley. The arrangement is exactly the same as the 1983 Budokan medley, which of course was the last time the song was ultimately played.
ive been a huge fan of akira jimbo since forever, but once i discovered takashi sasaki, it unraveled more of the story of casiopea. taking nothing away from jimbo, their longest tenured drummer, a pillar of their legacy. but takashi sasaki, omg, what a beast !!! truly insane hihat work. their 1st 2 album compositions + his drumming really critical to helping them rocket up as THE fusion band of japan.
how has nobody else mentioned how every aspect of Takashi Sasaki's playing is 10000% an emulation of Steve Gadd? Literally every lick he plays, all the hihat work etc. Its ironic how both him AND Akira Jimbo both used Steve Gadd drum grooves and licks for much of early Casiopea. I dont think Akira Jimbo developed a unique style of drumming until the late 80s, and then with Jimsaku in the 90's where he became absolutely OBSESSED with Latin rhythms. Gadd was doing it all with Chick Corea in the early to mid 70's.
At this point I'm truly scared of Takashi Sasaki
Hasn't been on an album in 40 years but we still fear
@@ootoot2152 but why tho???? He's such an amazing drummer 😭😭😭
@@Thegreatclamslamof93 By end of 1979 Issei Noro wanted to take the band in a softer sound direction than their debut. And Takashi Sasaki was unable to adapt and hold back his insanely fast and fill heavy style of playing. So he stayed with them until they found a new drummer who could still play their existing jazz fusion style but still hold back and play simple grooves, and they found Akira Jimbo.
Complex skill but still on tempo! Casiopea at its finest, as fast as their album cover (pembalap)
@@yudhistirashaylendra1820 naik supra berasa terbang ke angkasa mah dengerin nih lagu
I love how Takashi Sasaki slows down then slightly speeds up the hi-hats. Incredible and hypnotic technique.
if only i knew people who would want to jam this hard. sasaki is a special kind of drummer
I play keys. What you playing?
1979 live casiopea is a treasure
スワローのこんなライブバージョン聴いたの初めてです。ライブだとこんな感じなのかと感激しました。
The quality of this performance is insanely good for the time.
1:17 you're losing the heat in a police chasing in Amalfi, Italy. Lupin III is driving, the trunk is full of diamonds and paintings
ts is spot on brotha
Absolutely insane drums
insane everything, really!
damn I see why they didnt play this one live much. really demanding, bit faster than the studio version
Its not that they didn’t play it much. Every decently lengthed Casiopea performance back in the late 70s had this song as part of the set list. The problem is, the availability of these recordings which are undeniably rare. Swallow was already composed back in 1977. After Takashi Sasaki left, the song was only played later in the 1981 Cross Point tour from October to December 1981 as part of a medley. The arrangement is exactly the same as the 1983 Budokan medley, which of course was the last time the song was ultimately played.
ua-cam.com/video/TFsLqmSo3Pw/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared here's another live recording from 1978
It's weird how one of the best Fusion drummers really only played in a few records and then just dipped
Discount Minoru?
@@LucasFerreira-hy4sn that do be me
@@mryjvn Ye
What records was he on? Its hard finding any info on him. Also know of any other drummers who play like him?
There's some videos on UA-cam of him playing - it's nothing really like this, but he's still playing in Japan in bands.
ive been a huge fan of akira jimbo since forever, but once i discovered takashi sasaki, it unraveled more of the story of casiopea. taking nothing away from jimbo, their longest tenured drummer, a pillar of their legacy. but takashi sasaki, omg, what a beast !!! truly insane hihat work. their 1st 2 album compositions + his drumming really critical to helping them rocket up as THE fusion band of japan.
ive been thinking the excact thing!!!!
That keys harmony at the start of the guitar solo should've been in the studio version. So cool!
These guys early on were unreal, so young also which amazes me
Top 5 pieces of music ever recorded
Top 1
This performance alone makes it the definitive Casiopea live bootleg
一番好きな曲で、一番好きなテイクです。
こんな音源があったなんて…ありがとうございます！
Sasaki's dynamics on the hihats are amazing, I'm quite blown away
how has nobody else mentioned how every aspect of Takashi Sasaki's playing is 10000% an emulation of Steve Gadd? Literally every lick he plays, all the hihat work etc. Its ironic how both him AND Akira Jimbo both used Steve Gadd drum grooves and licks for much of early Casiopea. I dont think Akira Jimbo developed a unique style of drumming until the late 80s, and then with Jimsaku in the 90's where he became absolutely OBSESSED with Latin rhythms. Gadd was doing it all with Chick Corea in the early to mid 70's.
CASIOPEAはやっぱりすごい！
My absolute favorite, wish it was played live more often though!
THANK you for uploading this separately this performance is fucking insane
I'm gonna play this in the middle of riots
sounds so good live
Thank you for this upload
Missed that one, damn it's outstanding. I wish they somehow made a part II to this album, it's that good. Thanks again for sharing Leader
Tremendous!
BEAST BRO !!!!! kokoro
ライブの定番曲になりそうな
キャッチーなメロディーと
各メンバーの超絶テクニック
なぜならなかったのか…？
Always gives me Running On Three vibes by Brand X. Great tune
nice
I could probably run faster as long as I got this song playing
FM音源のGS1発売前、RhodesとKORG 800DVを
弾く向谷さん…貴重な音源だ～。
銀座のローディプラザ良く行ったなあ、レコードの試聴が出来たし、ライブのとき申し込んで当選すると16トラックを生でミックスしたりミックスされたのをカセットデッキに録音出来たりした、どちらも最後にカセットテープに著作権のシールを貼ってもらって持ち帰ると。
2:03
Japanese steve vai
Japanese Billy Cobham
In fact, Casiopea was formed a little before Steve Vai became famous
まあしかしガッドが好きだったんだなぁとよくわかる演奏。しかし拍を埋めすぎるビートでリスナーとしては落ち着かない。スキルは相当だけど。
なんか誰かと勘違いしてませんかね
あなたいつも神保さんの悪口書いてる人ですよね
@@syapeisyapei いつも？？神保さんは尊敬する好きなドラマーさんですが？でもリスナーとしてはその時の演奏に思うところはあります。あくまでもリスナーですから。