My Old School 8 Final
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2016
- This is a sound alike of the Steely Dan song "My Old School". Performed in Berklee's LA Studio Ensemble 2016 Spring semester led by Marty Walsh. Charts by hornbandcharts.com. Vocal chart by Seth Campbell. Guitar solo transcribed by Matt Ernst. Produced by Marty Walsh, Engineered by Mark Wessel's "Advanced Ensemble Recording Techniques class, console engineer Bradley Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Lewis at Mixed Emotions studio, Middleton MA.
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That drummer is nailing those ghost notes and the lead guitar is killing it.
The vocal melodies in this song are just unreal. This song has more hooks than a tackle box.
My favorite Steely Dan song.
Reno so glad you appreciated the talent here. I agree completely! Marty
I'm going to add to my original comment. There are many versions on UA-cam of this song being covered. The musicianship is superior in this version by far, but those vocalists, especially the females, are so in tune and balanced that they send this version to another level.
what a great way of describing this beautiful song!
@@renorailfanning5465 The lead has a great voice but doesn't really do it style-wise for me. Too slick. Almost sleazy.
I’ve been a Steely Dan for 50 yrs . And I’m very protective of their “ Sound “ ... but GUYS !!! .... this is fantastic ! .. simply brilliant ! Well done .. I’m a new fan of yours
Mark thanks so much for the comment! It means a lot, glad you enjoyed it, Marty Walsh
Protective? lol
👍
Listen to Leonid and friends. Excellent video 100% accurate. This isn't and the video is not that good. This is good like a B+. Leonid and friends A+ and they are all Russians.
Great job! 😁🙌🏽
As a Steely Dan nut who has seen the band numerous times over past 20 years and has committed their albums to memory.. Wow. These kids absolutely nailed it. Amazing. Don and Walter would approve.
I think I’ve watched this more than 10 times since finding it two days ago. What a masterpiece.
I completely agree! Thanks for the kind words. Keep an eye out for the 2019 Spring Berklee LA Studio Ensemble's version of the Steely Dan song "Night By Night" coming soon!
Ha beat ya @Jeremy Zenkar, I've listened to this 12 times! haha!
Absolutely brilliant cover, I get emotional every time I watch it...
Same
Same here
I am everlastingly appreciative of these musicians🔥
I’m a huge Steely fan and this is a great rendition of a great song💥🔥❤️👏🏽👏🏽
thanks so much for the comment they mean a lot to all involved Marty
Huge Steely Dan fan since 75. Old folks like me grew up with this great 🎶 music and we worry about some of this crap that they call music today...NOT ANYMORE! I closed my eyes and swore Becker and Fagan were right here! Thank God..great music lives!SO TALENTED ALL OF YOU!BRAVO 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Wow that’s pretentious 😂
@@slaggo1 Oh NO! slaggo strikes again. Be afraid, very afraid...The sole arbiter of the Steely Dan catalogue. Be careful if you value your opinion!
2 years after discovery….I listen to this more than I do the original. GREAT STUDENTS !!!!! GREAT PROFESSOR!!!!
Me too.
The students at the Berklee School of Music are so talented and deserve lots of recognition.
Anyone who covers Steely Dan are winners in my book ,
This cover is right up there … absolutely love it 🙏
Yorkie thanks so much for the comment, every once means a lot to me and the band! Marty
@@martywalsh5348 You’re welcome , A very talented group of people , keep doing what you do ,
regards from Yorkshire England 👍
Wonderful cover.....I was suddenly in tears as I listened......My favorite Steely Dan piece, just nailed by these kids......outstanding doesn't do it justice
Gary thanks so much for the comment, it really does mean a lot. Marty Walsh
@@martywalsh3684 What a thrill to hear from you.....Fact is, I was not much of a Steely fan in the 70's.....Thought they and their fans were just too cool for school.......I just didn't get it at the time.....But this song has a musicality to it that's just irresistible.....so unique and original......the pace, the harmony, the brass, the voices...the blend...........6 minutes of great entertainment
ALL great! Guitar player NAILED the tone and inflection. Impressive! Drummer's GREAT. Hell, they all are!
Close, but not quite. He overdid it on the pinch harmonics during the second solo, to the point where it took a little life out of that segment.
I like the way the kid in the School of Rock video below attacked all the lead parts with a bit more vigor, just like "Skunk" Baxter did in the original.
Keep in mind, these are high school kids playing this version, so they're probably like 16 years old....
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@@FrankieBag0donuts yeah that kid is great but he messed up the second solo by normal indistinct harmonics- then adding some trills which aren’t there and then of course he did some nice improvisation at the end.
We didn’t hear that from this fellow on the video with the older kids.
I’m sure he could’ve blown us away No doubt. but he was playing the original version perfectly with great feeling.🍮🍪☕️
by the way we are arguing about the length of hairs on a flea 🙂
I didn't envy the guitarist in this. He had to compete with what may be my favorite guitar solo of all time. He did a DAMN FINE JOB.
he worked hard on this, and nailed it!
I thought the exact same thing. I thought that would be the weak point but it was the strongest part. Amazing.
He did a brilliant job!! Got those pinched harmonics absolutely perfect! Well done!!
A+
Richard B. Indeed..he did great. Very nice job on all levels
Thes kids are AMAZING! I'm the old guy that LOVES Steely Dan. This put a smile right across my face.😎
Thanks it seems lots of people like this thing! M
Just great
The mid brass section is fabulous
The guy on harmonies was superb
I know, the entire band rocked.
The harmony is Amazing. I love this cover, what a great job.
100 percent spot on!! I liked the harmony dude more than the lead singer.
The lead singer was a little too "sing song-y" for my taste. Donald Fagen sings it straight.... he doesn't use any vibrato or yodel.
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@@FrankieBag0donuts i agree and it sounded rather thin til the harmony singer joined in. Almost need 2 singers to duplicate Donald Fagens richness.
The talent in that room is simply amazing. Still listening 2 yrs after I discovered this.
Without a doubt the best cover of any Steely Dan composition right people right instruments right equipment everything was right on spot on amazing Simply Amazing
Thanks Thomas, I wholeheartedly agree!
Thanks Thomas I wholeheartedly agree!
A+ for everyone!
Check out Brooklyn Charmers for some amazing SD covers
Al Hollywood it’s fantastic but Steely Damned version is the best
Excellent playing that accurately capsures this famous Steely Dan song.
This band makes me cry, that they did such a great job on this !
I'm still teary eyed. Amazing stuff.
Get a grip...
I got really emotional watching this too and I have NO idea why!
@@fazapops5807 Were you having some drinks?
@@coffeefish If Dr Pepper counts, then I suppose yes. :-)
As a musician and a singer, I am extraordinarily impressed by this group’s amazing performance- so tight! And also really blown away by such talented youngsters with a desire to successfully reproduce incredible music by Steely Dan from yesteryear!!!........
Hi Joseph thanks for the comment, I know the kids appreciate it!
So tight, just like steely Dan!!
@@taffyholvenstot8297 Thanks mucho for the comment!
Horns make everything better all the time. And thanks to all who made this wonderful music! A+
The bosshoss ‘don’t gimme that’. You will thank me
@@CorePathway Thank you.
Agree, can thank Bobby Keys for that in my book. 🎷
I was just telling my husband that last night. Lol. There's nothing like horns, or a nicely placed fiddle/violin in a song.
Tears in my eyes. Absolutely unbelievably fantastic. Not a speck of cereal there.
Well done.
Outstanding singers and musicians
Thank you for the kind words! and so true.
Been a fan since Pretzel Logic came out ! So glad to see young people play future classics...
Thanks Martin and yes Steely is a great resource for music students to learn everything about time, groove and musical complexities without being complex for complexity's sake
All excellent sounded awesome
Holy Shit,......this is outstanding,.....my faith in the younger generation is restored.
Lets not be too hasty, teacher picks the tunes.
@@tylerthompson1842 Wish I had teachers like this...
Love this. Hopefully the kids will appreciate the music 🎶 🙏 😌 🙂 🙌 ☺ 🎶
I'm impressed! 43 years after the original release, a very tasteful cover of this tune came about.
Maybe the best cover of this song ever...?
Tastefully? They covered it verbatim.
Foot stomping by the 2 trumpet players and the sax player next to them, head bobbing by the bassist. Don't forget the piano player. Is she jamming or what??? And of course, guitar solo ran away with the Grammy!! Awesome kids!!!! Good job, Marty. You're the man!!!!
Thanks so much A Flores! 72,900 views and counting!
Wowzer! These young folks knocked it out of the park! Not a single weak spot anywhere.
Thanks Michael, yes they were spot on right? Marty
From an old coot who has recorded forever and heard these songs forever, only one word: PERFECT. WOW. and I agree with Rose -- the best cover I have heard.
Well then, please hold my vodka while I turn you onto Leonid & Friends version of this song, which I think is even better then this version!
Watch & listen: ua-cam.com/video/P_8aZZ9d_EA/v-deo.html !
Look for covers by Brooklyn Charmers. Pretty damn good Steely Dan cover band.
A good cover, Leonid & Friends version is better. No comparison between guitarists. Check it out.....
@@mricciardi77 Leonid and Friends version is far superior. They are a super group from Russia and Ukraine and are seasoned musicians. This video is done by kids, and they did a great jog.
Horns were on point, and this is one of Steely Dan’s best horn dominant songs. Brilliant!
Don't know why I'm so late to the party but now that I'm here I just can't seem to leave. I keep listening and watching over and over. Bravo!
Barry thanks so much, all comments mean a lot to me, I know what you are saying, it's an infectious song, and great performances, I have been running at about 3500 views a month for months now. Marty
Your band took one of my all-time favorite songs and did an awesome cover of it. Thank you!
Each musician is so damn good!
The only thing missing is the applause these fine young musicians deserve!
Who were the 3 morons who disliked this?? This is EPIC one of the best covers of any song WOW flawless on vocals and instruments GREAT JOB
I have no idea who would dislike this, Thanks for the kind words Eddie.
@@martywalsh3684 I agree Eddie! What kind of loser would dislike this?! This was outstanding.
@@martywalsh3684 It was one of THE best I have ever heard of this wonderful song. Great job.
They probably listen to 1 Direction...God help us!
What's a "dislike"?
UA-cam's algorithm just discovered this. This is amazing. I love Steely Dan.
Hi epistte, thanks for the comment, and ya the algorithm seems like it's being kind to us. we have had another 2000 views in the past few days.
@@martywalsh5348 Ive watched Leonid and Friends version about 20 times. It takes guts to even try to cover Steely Dan because of their perfectionism. Do you do any other song by Fagan and Becker?
I've been obsessed with the music of Steely Dan since my boyfriend first played their greatest hits to me in 1981, the level of musicianship & production that has been achieved here by anybody's standards is just superb.
Thanks so much Lesley and yes Steely Dan was the bar back in the day :)
This is a classic! I hope every one of these talented musicians are enjoying massive success!
Yes many of them are! Great players, thanks for the comment it means a lot. Marty
One of my all time favorite tunes, and what an excellent rendition of it. Everything, performance(s), video production, sound. I'll never tire of watching it
Every tune with a bari sax playing in it is a great tune! Prove me wrong!
Im only Now seeing this....Three years later!!! Wow, another AWESOME Rendition of a REALLY
TOUGH SONG to do, I tell you, if
Donald and WALTER R.I.P. watch this, I'd bet they'd have a Tear of Joy in their EYES, Seeing these
Wonderful young Musicians picking up the Mantle of GREAT
MUSIC and Carrying Ever On. 🎸💚
I was told Gary Katz heard it and was impressed!
I think you are right!
Steely Dan wow geniuses Donald Fagan and Walter Becker. Saw them in concert blew my mind. Great Concert. My Old School one of my favorite songs of all time.
gives me chills, great restraint by all. wonderful
Man they got Steely Dan down pact!!! Beautiful!!!
I danced to this song with a college coed at a 10th reunion many years ago, the most memorable dance of my long life.
Glad to bring back some nice memories James
Well done, I’d pay to see this live.
I would too! Thanks for the post. You can see the vocalist David Stewart's band Migrant Motel at the Lollapalooza this year.
@@martywalsh5348 Thanks for the warning.
I'm glad someone is keeping this mid-70's music alive. It don't get no better than this.
thanks it was a lot of fun to do and I know the kids dug it
Early 70s. 1973
These students have nailed this song. I have heard this song, live, in Toronto, on several occasions, and they should be highly commended for their efforts, WELL DONE!
I'm an old fan. Heartening to hear the kids play a classic. Superb. Made my day.
Thanks made their day too! Marty
You "kids" killed it! LOVE the horns! Keep chargin'!!!
An excellent rendition. Well done friends.
THE KID'S NAIL'ED IT 100%...."OUTSTANDING".....
so glad you liked it!
People seem to love this and I thought I would add one more thing. This was recorded in my class as mentioned but dig this. No rehearsal. The engineers and the drummer show up at 8am for setup. The rest of the band is in by 8:45. Vocalists are in by 9am. We have from about 9:30 to 10:25 to record. This performance was done in less than an hour. :)
Marty Walsh that was an awesome take on that song. Was not a favorite of mine but still a good song. After watching this it became one. Thank you guys for doing such a fine job. I can't stop watching this video.
So damn good,A1 job,you guys sound like youve been together,for 20 uears,Super smooth,and souful,im sure walter,and donald,would approve.You should try,deacon blues,or do it again,im sure you would hit it out of the park.Well done.
Deacon Blues thats a thought!
Awesome job from a guy who's been thumping bass for about 40 years.
I just found this and it's awesome. You should bring back The Boston Rag ;-)....that one is my favorite on the album. I have all of their recordings on vinyl and it's in my most listened to music.
I’ve probably watched this 20 times in the past week, and I love it more each time!!! 👏
Oh Chris I just love hearing that. These students did a masterful job!@ Marty
This actually brought me to tears. Partly it's the beauty and magic of Steely Dan. But also - this performance and recording sound amazing, the execution is flawless, and maybe also the respect and appreciation these young musicians are showing for a great piece of music. I hope someone sends this to Donald Fagen.
Incredible rendition. I have shared this and watched it about 20 times.
Tom, amazing, 20 times? I think that has to be some kind of record! Marty
Very good cover of one of my favorite Steely Dan songs. Thanks to all the musicians.
It’s ALL very good but the brass CRUSHED it 👍🏼
Spectacular!
Thanks @jims7465, much appreciated Marty
These musicians are incredible... great take on this song !!!!!
Wow! These young people are fantastic and did Steely Dan proud!!
These kids need an award. What a great job!!
An award! Excellent idea! :)
Well done guys, great to see the appreciation for Steely Dan across all generations. You're all extremely talented; please feel free to serve up some more SD covers!
Very good job! Especially the drummer, copped the feel perfectly.
Thanks Jon and ya she is a star!
One of my favorite Steely Dan songs. Always liked the syncopation in various areas of the song. Love the brass section. And the best is the grin on the drummers face when she closes the song out. She knows they just killed it!
Love how it takes 20 camera shots, 5 singers, and a full orchestra to capture this. Steely Dan was ridiculously over processed in the studio. God, such a miraculous result, though. God bless Donald Fagan, and may Walter Becker rest in blessed peace.
actually that's me running around with the camera, haha and one go pro stationary in the vocal booth. :)
just a post script, having listened to this work of art a few times its not just a work of art but a homage. my only regret is that I was not there to witness the recording.
Thanks for the kind words Stephen. It means a lot to see all of these comments. I know that students appreciate it as well.
Awesome I hope the girls I knew back then are out by now they were only working girls!!
Unbelievable performance once again. Love these Berklee performances, and love these talented kids!
so kind of you to say, these students have moved on many are doing really well in the music biz.
Steely Dan, loving memories. And great performance from the LA Studio Ensemble.
Thanks Jan I agree totally! Marty
Without a doubt they rocked it, coming from a woman of the 70's, well done guys.
Thanks Suz! Much appreciated that you took the time to write. Marty
I just have to imagine how hard this song was to cover !
Killer band. 45 mins of record time
@@martywalsh5348 ya not hard for this many top class musicians
holy moly - i just found this. one of my all time faves, a family sing-along song. for almost 50 y ears a Dan fan. love this. great job!!!!!
Thanks Christine! I am quite proud of this one. Marty Walsh
That just put a big smile on my face the whole time. Great job folks. Guitarist had them leads quacking!
Hands down the best performance of this song in all of history. Y’all killed it!
Grant so happy you dig it! Marty
OMFG They make it look easy. The outro is killer and the drummer - as Walter once said, you got nothing if you don't have a good drummer. The best.
Thanks so much, the comments are so much appreciated, Marty
This is perfect in every way from the vocals to the instruments to the mixing and recording!
Thanks so much. The students check this from time to time. They appreciate the praise for sure. Marty
thanks for the comment!
Those guitar solos are bl**dy difficult.
Bravo sir
Well there are 32 folks who either have zero clue or are just childishly jealous. This is one of the very best SD covers I have ever seen! I am sure Walter looks down with fondness and Donald would give thumbs up too! Great to see these young musicians giving props to one of the best songs by one of the great bands ever!
hey you can't please everybody! :) Thanks so much. I heard Gary Katz heard it, hopefully Donald too!
Um Holy S***! Just seeing this for the first time. This band owns the best Steely Dan cover of any of their works, anytime, ever! There's some serious musicianship at work here. Congratulations to all of you.
Thanks for the comment Lisa!
This is fantastic! Gives me hope for the future of music. Well done Marty!
WOW, I'm blown away by this version as a life long S.D. fan............
AWESOME! Been listening to Steely Dan since they started. This is the best "cover" I have ever heard! Berklee, "The real school of rock/music"!!!
So glad you like this! It is really catching on it seems. Over 17,000 views and I seem to be getting comments daily now about it. We we at 16,000 just last month I believe. The students knocked this one out of the park! Marty
@@martywalsh5348 You and the students did a great job! You must be proud of them. I watch this video almost every day. Not sure where these students are in the present day, I'm sure they will be very successful in the music industry if they continue down that path. Are there any more music videos available of them playing? I had played this video for a friend of mine and they like this version better than Steely Dan's version (sorry Donald).
@@djaconette Dave the lead singer David Stewart is in LA trying to get established, he has a band called Migrant Motel, the backing vocalist standing next to David is Jackie Foster who was on the voice season 1 in 2018, she blew the doors off the place. The drummer Helen De La Rosa, I don't know where she is but she is a star, she will be fine. The bass player Julian Rodriguez is in Nashville I believe, as is the guitarist Matt Ernst that plays the solo. The other guitarist Keven Eknes is out touring with a theatrical show I believe. Not sure about any of the horn players or Heather Rivas the piano player. This is the only video of that band but there are others on youtube of that class my "LA Studio Ensemble" at Berklee. This one "Unchain My Heart" features David Stewart again, ua-cam.com/video/zIojl7gkiOg/v-deo.html
@@martywalsh3684 Thanks Marty! I really appreciate the update on the band. I wish those talented musicians peace and prosperity in their bright future that lies ahead of them!
10 10 10 ..... Everybody gets a 10 on this Crew here absolutely phenomenal that horn ensemble was just unbelievable
Ron thanks so much for the comment, it matters, I get a few of these a day is seems and the views are growing quite a bit
Best song remake I ever heard these young musicians Nailed it.
Thanks Rick much appreciated! Marty
Kids you are all wonderful - this really made my lockdown experience knowing that younger people love my generation's music. Thank you for the lift - keep safe.
ya thanks they did a real nice job on this.
Really wonderful rendition of one of my all-time favorites!
Thanks for the post, It's great to see these kids getting props.
How about those vocals !
@@Smartie1 yes how about those vocals! haha
Very cool rendition of a classic Steely Dan tune.
Beautiful, school bands carry on our 70's life of cool music 😀😀
Thanks so much or the comment Shelly! Marty
Absolutely nailed it guys. So many layers in this song, almost orchestral. Done brilliantly......thankyou
Thanks Glenn. These 20 somethings did a classic justice I think as well. Marty
Lifelong musician. Inspired performance. What great, young talent. There is hope for the music business after all…
we hope haha, these students are real talented, some went on to big gigs after Berklee as well, Marty
I must have watched this a hundred times. I'm so impressed!
Ken thanks s much. It really does show how talented these students are. The have all graduated and are in the music biz doing well! Steely Dan's Night By Night coming soon. :)
There's nothing like seeing young people diggin' on Steely Dan! Keep it alive.
Love the replies! Thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated.
I think I've listened to 20+ performances of My Old School, and this is my favorite. Certainly the best brass.
So nice to hear Scott. Thanks for the comment it is very much appreciated
My favorite Dan song and y’all nailed it. Everything was spot on. A lot of talent in that room.
These kids are good.
My old school is my favorite steely dan song .... and I like this version much better than the original. Incredible!
Wow that's high praise Cushing!
Ahh...Berklee. I was in a high school stage band from Maine competing. We made the finals every year. (1978 - 81") so I got to perform at Berklee performance center each year. I got a part scholarship but I was already working as a full time musician. I'm still making much of my living wages from music today, and I'll always remember those days wandering around Boston as a high school age kid. And I'll always hold in great reverence Steely Dan, one of my favorite bands.
This is amazing!!!!!! Your percussionist is on point and the lead and harmony vocals are on point! My admiration for the rendition..
Thank You redmolly1962! Much appreciated that you took the time to write! :)
A+ not just to the students, but geez - the quality of the recording!! What an accomplishment. Donald and Walter surely smiled hearing this.
Thanks and I totally agree! :)
Absolutely TOP NOTCH!! Those horns, Lord oh mighty those horns!!
Thanks so much for the comment much appreciated! Marty
It's a great song, given new life by you guys. Thank you.
Nick.
Great, just great! ! You were all awesome. I had tears of joy in my eyes. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind words! These kids have so much talent.