If I should die tomorrow, I will have listened to the greatest jazz fusion bands in the history of music after I listen to Steps Ahead and Weather Report! Nothing will ever match these sounds! I will die a happy man! Nothing more to say!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that tune. My percussion prof in college back then transcribed Mainieri's vibe solo in Beirut and I remember learning it note for note. Good times. That same year Brecker did a clinic at a nearby community college, and we were all totally floored by the whole EWI thing. Steve Smith did a clinic later that year and I helped him schlep his Sonors around. They were both super nice guys and totally approachable.
One of the best band ever in all genres, miles davis and mike with michael had and shared same group at that times , in 1985 also the 1st Sting , these ewi and vibraphone solos are one of the best performances in human history , memorable times and players
Smith is sick!!! Michael is at peace but there's no way he's resting. He's eternally jamming! :) The jam during Mike's solo is about 90 seconds of absolute peak performance!! WOW!
Daryl Jones? 🤤🤤 To think that this bass player would actually join the Rolling Stones some years later... Daryl Jones was awesome with Miles Davis too. Steve Smith is solid as always, such a great drummer! That album he recorded with Vertu guitarist Richie Kotzen was really awesome too and deserves more attention.
Mike M. Kicks so much ass in that solo. Love how the synth triggered by the vibraphone gives the sound more definition.. My favorite fusion band! Thanks for being such an inspiration to you all - especially Mike Brecker..
So much genius in one band!!! Still amazes me to this day. It floors me that Mainieri started his career in 1952; the year I was born. And he played every kind of music. And this is the epitome of how hip and relevant at the time this video was recorded and it it still holds up as eternally young. Is he still performing?
Mike's solo was almighty in this, but remember the whole rest of the band was equally amazing. And in fact, this was Mike Manieri's band, and here he shows us why, with such and untouchable solo.
All three drummers that they’ve had Smith get an Erskine have all been great all different from each other but added in their unique styles to the band.
Today was the day of the Beirut twin explosion. It happened hours ago and I was listening to this song. I've heard this tune was inspired by the violence that goes on in Beirut. I hope those affected make a recovery.
This Live in Tokio concert is the absolutely best available concert. Who ever has uploaded this fantastic concert ! Could you please upload the rest of it ?? I think this is a must and a peak concert for all Steps Ahead music fans. Thanks in advance
Fantastic stratospheric stuff. To paraphrase Pat Methany, "one of the worst positions to be in the jazz world is being the next soloist after Michael Brecker", but I really tip my hat to Mike Mainieri, he more than holds his own here and elsewhere with Steps Ahead. Also have to say they create one of my fav all-time grooves here, too.
OFF THE BEST FUSION ALBUM OF THE LOT......MAGNETIC THE WHOLE SET JUST BLISTERS............... THE BEST AND ONLY LINE UP THAT WARRANTS ...STEPS AHEAD......... AND LIVE LIKE THIS..WELL
There is no higher level of musicianship than this performance 😱
Totally agree and then Beitut has its own peculiar quality a monster of a composition...
Agreed !
agreed mate, they are highly level.
One of the best trax I've heard. Knockout playing.
Mike Mike and Mike!!! Who knew it was possible to have so much Mike power on one stage!
Steve Smith and Darryl Jones are out of this world 🤯
Still one of the greatest fusions bands ever. RIP MICHAEL. We miss you
vero
An unrepeatable masterpiece. Artists are so unique that this piece always excites, even decades later!
just can't get enough of this performance. the musicianship is stellar!
💯🎶
What amazing musianship, Great music and energy. Daryl & Steve are a killer rythem section that really drive the groove. RIP Micheal Becker.
Always love this masterpiece. Mainieri..simply...amazing!!
If I should die tomorrow, I will have listened to the greatest jazz fusion bands in the history of music after I listen to Steps Ahead and Weather Report! Nothing will ever match these sounds! I will die a happy man! Nothing more to say!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can listen to this in loop forever. 😲
Why does every sax player love mike....pure and simple its mike
My douther love it! She is 13!!! I love it i m 54!!Brecker Brothers forever greatest musicians
Still goosebumps, after all these years, topshelf forever !
I love that tune. My percussion prof in college back then transcribed Mainieri's vibe solo in Beirut and I remember learning it note for note. Good times. That same year Brecker did a clinic at a nearby community college, and we were all totally floored by the whole EWI thing. Steve Smith did a clinic later that year and I helped him schlep his Sonors around. They were both super nice guys and totally approachable.
מה יש לומר שלא נאמר על ההרכב האלוהי הזה.............אני מתפקע מנחת כל פעם שאני שומע את האוסף הנפלא של הנגנים האלהואיך הם מנגנים יחד!!!!!!
This lineup of Steps Ahead are absolutely on fire and all unbelievable players in their own right.
One of the best band ever in all genres, miles davis and mike with michael had and shared same group at that times , in 1985 also the 1st Sting , these ewi and vibraphone solos are one of the best performances in human history , memorable times and players
Smith is sick!!!
Michael is at peace but there's no way he's resting. He's eternally jamming!
:)
The jam during Mike's solo is about 90 seconds of absolute peak performance!! WOW!
He's probably woodshedding still!
may micheals spirit soar greatest jam ever!! thanx mike mannieri your really are steps ahead
Absolutely Fantastic playing... A real joy! Mike Mainieri on Vibes and Mike Brecker on Ewi have to be heard(and seen) to be believed! Awesome!
Darryl Jones on bass..... UGH! So good!
Jesus, 3:51 the bassline here, not in the studio album. What a groove.
I’m speechless 30 some years after… I just do nor get it…. i can only let myself go. I keep listening on and on and I can only let myself go……….❤️
Holy shit, the whole band is amazing, but Mike Mainieri is killing it here!
Woooow Lost art of real music and musicians..Beam me up Scotty lets get back into 80's.
Daryl Jones? 🤤🤤
To think that this bass player would actually join the Rolling Stones some years later...
Daryl Jones was awesome with Miles Davis too.
Steve Smith is solid as always, such a great drummer!
That album he recorded with Vertu guitarist Richie Kotzen was really awesome too and deserves more attention.
tutti eccezionali, e basta !!!! performance perfetta , indicibile
Master of vibraphon !
One of my all time favs! And at the same time I miss Michael badly - rest in peace.
Mike M. Kicks so much ass in that solo. Love how the synth triggered by the vibraphone gives the sound more definition.. My favorite fusion band! Thanks for being such an inspiration to you all - especially Mike Brecker..
That snare sound tho.groovin bass, stellar synth work. All sublime on THIS stage. Luv da changes on bridge also.
masterpiece!!! masterpiece!! masterpiece!!! only genious!!! Jones Smith Michael and ALLL!!!
I was watching this live at the venue, but I was so terrified that I cried.
Absolute MASTERS.
So much genius in one band!!! Still amazes me to this day. It floors me that Mainieri started his career in 1952; the year I was born.
And he played every kind of music. And this is the epitome of how hip and relevant at the time this video was recorded and it it still holds up as eternally young. Is he still performing?
Just the most outrageous musicianship.
Just so awesome words can’t describe. Speaks to my soul.
Mike Mainieri absolutely RIPPING it apart on the vibraphone!! WOOO!! hahahaha
sound of jazz who has soul, few have the new generation that plays this sound is not behind.
that saxo solo...so much emotion it,..im speechless
grazie uno dei miei pezzi preferiti degli Steps, grandissimi! che carica di musica
Gosh! This is an artwork of how to make a perfect sound for sound engineers.
bassman is a genius!!
Is now a rolling stone...
Darryl "The Munch" Jones ! Miles bass man also !
Sting also... great, great player.
most amazing modern jazz music ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike's solo was almighty in this, but remember the whole rest of the band was equally amazing. And in fact, this was Mike Manieri's band, and here he shows us why, with such and untouchable solo.
+Rodrigo Odon Salcedo Cisneros Agreed. I'm learning Darryll Jones' bass lines on this song as we speak. They feel amazing to play along!
Steve Smith so Killin here. Underrated
omg michael brecker is a god
I am from holland, amd i igree!
@@otto001s im from France and i agree !
@@gabriels9977 im from Austria & agree too
Damn, that bassline from Mr Darryl Jones!
Que bestia , with EWI , MICHAEL ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ genius. Un Genio Genial. En una súper BAND ❣️
What an exciting band!!! Fusion it is! Love it!
RIP Michael ..We miss you
They fly like swallows. Precision. Grace. Intelligence. Groove. Excess. Beauty.
Yeah! THis is a group of musician of great level. Thanks to post this awesome music.
Gotta love Steve Smith on the kit!
doesn't get much better! I saw this lineup back in the day
i love this frikking song! such an amazing Steps Ahead song!
Jazzrock as it's best! ...in the Spirit of RTF and Weatherreport....great Solo with the Wind Controller....amazing...
this is so good
One of my favorite band and album .Greeting from Switzerland 🇨🇭👍👍
All three drummers that they’ve had Smith get an Erskine have all been great all different from each other but added in their unique styles to the band.
Love Love this piece, only found out recently that Michael had passed, I knew about Randy. I have this LP
oh ouaw ,le regrete michael brecker , fou c'est fou ce groupe .merci
Today was the day of the Beirut twin explosion. It happened hours ago and I was listening to this song. I've heard this tune was inspired by the violence that goes on in Beirut. I hope those affected make a recovery.
The video is from 1986, so it has nothing to do with the recent violence in Beirut.
I agree with all! Really miss MB!!!! Hes in heaven jamming with Miles Davis, Buddy Rich, Jaco P, :)
YOU KNOW HE IS! RIP all musicians who inspire us daily.
this is awesome...ive been looking for beirut for a while...finally found it
awh i just love the theme... and every other part of the song ofc !
jesus christ this is sick ;) lovely peice of music. Drums n Bass is insanely nice here! thumps for sure!
de rég hallottam :) hihetetlen jó zene ez!
the best band Steve Smith was EVER in IMHO. Cmon it was groovin and happening what more do you want? Geeks ya hear me right?
Grazie per la condivisione del presente file.
Best song for ever! Thanks much for ul!
Wow speechless!
Mainieri is underrated af
I have this album on CD, great stuff.
Amazing music.
assolutamente fantastici...
This group is just freaking badazz
amazing
This Live in Tokio concert is the absolutely best available concert.
Who ever has uploaded this fantastic concert ! Could you please upload the rest of it ??
I think this is a must and a peak concert for all Steps Ahead music fans.
Thanks in advance
Fantastic stratospheric stuff. To paraphrase Pat Methany, "one of the worst positions to be in the jazz world is being the next soloist after Michael Brecker", but I really tip my hat to Mike Mainieri, he more than holds his own here and elsewhere with Steps Ahead. Also have to say they create one of my fav all-time grooves here, too.
Freaking amazing!
increible!!!!!!!
the best michael...
The drummer is immense
Oh yes Stevev Smith is sooo locked and the song is too live!
That song fn crushes….
never heard anything like this before
+Aisha Auckbaraullee (#mediamedic) Listen to RTF, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke, Weatherreport...there's much more in this musical spirit.....
Had the exact same reaction - there is nothing like this track
It reminds me of Magma
Tout simplement de Grands Musiciens
love the bridge.
いや～初めて聴いた(観た)ときの衝撃が忘れられません。マイケル、こんな電子楽器でもこれほどまでにアウトできるものか！と。それまで聴いてきた日本人のEWI奏者がまるで子供に思えました。
Excellent.
It's like the EWI invented for this
ewi was invented for brecker period
Exactly 💯
such a great player. pure virtuosity and style. he will definetely be missed. At least hismusic lives on. Very young too... :-(
So cool
Inarrivabili!
Fusion rocks! And this is fusion at its best!
Yeahhhhhhhhh Wesley Snipes on the BASS
Ahhh ...maravilha ....
That solo was nuttts
OFF THE BEST FUSION ALBUM OF THE LOT......MAGNETIC THE WHOLE SET JUST BLISTERS............... THE BEST AND ONLY LINE UP THAT WARRANTS ...STEPS AHEAD......... AND LIVE LIKE THIS..WELL
Genial.
I got this on vinyl
DJ totalling putting this down on bass...
This is the moment I keep looping: 7:26
Yeah man
yeah man