Bill Bruford's Earthworks - The Wooden Man Sings And The Stone Woman Dances (Paderborn 16 May, 2005)
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2023
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Last time we posted something from this concert in Paderborn, Germany was months back at the very beginning of the new year 2023. And yet it’s one of my favourite (over-lit) representations of the last Earthworks. Surely this 9/4 (9/8) faintly eastern European theme could make even a wooden man or a stone woman leap, dance or sing? Well, their hearts at least, if not their bodies? The strong pulse coming from the audience at 4’00” makes a fine backdrop for the manic-dervish soprano, and all goes well until the bass and drums decide it’s time (at 4’17”) to re-introduce a staccato version of the opening melody. Several fast moving rhythms just about avoid a train wreck, and we reach the downbeat at 4’34” with a sigh of relief. Well, I did, anyway.
Are there any wrong notes in jazz? Not really. Depends on the other notes (i.e. the harmony) surrounding the questionable note. Another way of looking at it came allegedly from Miles Davis “It's not the note you play that's the wrong note - it's the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong”.
So, what is unforgiveable in jazz? No one minds wrong notes (see above), especially if delivered with confidence, but not listening, and so failing to react, is a capital offence. It’s all about musical interaction at speed. I said this, so you said that, and both of us agree a third performer needs a unison riff under him for support, so we do that, more or less intuitively.
People with quick ears - like these guys - can make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, cushioning an illogical melodic phrase in a logical harmonic feather bed. If the odd phrase is played twice, even better - you get a second chance to make the awkward sound less awkward. But many performers just treat the occasional unintentional moment as a more or less delightful surprise. Or, coming from another angle, British sage and guru-to-the-stars Brian Eno suggests that you “Honour your mistake as a hidden intention”.
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Bill Bruford...the most complete drummer I have ever seen...there is no musical style that he cannot master...his extraordinary ability to play the drums is very impressive.
Bill Buford's music is one of the best in the world..
Non esagerare , per te forse . Bravo , ma sai quanti batteristi devi conoscere?
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For you we won't overdue it. Cheers! Perhaps for you we are the many drummers you seek?
Please, do not insult me for what I am going to say: I have followed Master Brufford for more than 40 years, and I can assure you that he is an extraordinary Tour Guide, he has taken me on tours and has shown me the most amazing and rare colors and (rhythmic) landscapes, from all many continents... and he has taught me how the BassDrum and the Snare Drum should dialogue in each Musical Culture.
Thanks Teacher.
His live snare sound never changed. And by God, what a blessing. Favorite drummer of all time. Coming from I, a drummer who could only possess one bullock of the talent this man carries within his entire being. Forever love, cheers Dr Bruford. Amazing discography you left us
The most creative drummer in the history of drumming.
Charlie Parker said something like: if you hit a bad note, do it again so the audience thinks you meant to do it.
"A soul like a flag unfurled, gave us music that changed our world. Given with a Love so Supreme, our Favorite things are now heard, not seen." - td (for B.B.& Big Trane)
"You can play a shoestring if you're sincere." j.coltrane
"We'd all play like Stan Getz -- If only we could." -- John Coltrane
@@doctorpatient519 that's strange, I was just thinking about Stan Getz today, and how he was always number one it seemed, on the annual Playbo'y Jazz poll.
Greatmusic and great sound quality. Tks!
Been following bruford for years, saw him many times with King Crimson, etc..... Truly one of the greats!
Probably the most musical drummer ever.
"Don't go out there and play drums, go out there and play music." - Simon Phillips
Very 😊 nice jazz jam BiLL...Thank you ❤️🤍💙
Some guys are lucky to play in one good group, Bill had a new good group every other year for decades. Just a goldmine of stuff
centre remote hi hat ✌😎👍
I love Bill Bruford's "articulation"...not just in his words but also in his playing. He's been a favorite of mine since I was a juvenile.
Amazing!!!!!!!! Wooooouuuu
True percussionist. I wish he could live 2 life times.
Sublime.
Wow!
Love the fine textures in that drum solo. Absolutely riveting.
Yay! Love the Earthworks stuff!
I love how the autocaptions think that the first 5s of this is laughter, rather than music.
still love your work!!
Thanks Bill!
Great video.
Brilliant
Crackin'!
Dear Bill Bruford,
Could we have this entire concert to view, please??
The calmest drummer I've ever seen. I would've loved to see Bill Bruford and John Entwistle get together.
great stuff; Wo kaufe ich eines dieser Tropenhemden? Es muss einen Verkauf gegeben haben!
That two-sided quasi-symmetrical kit is a thing of absolute genius. Why would anyone set up a kit any other way?....
7:22 Ok, Bill apparently also pioneered the custom of putting cymbals on drums, back in 2005... these days modern drummers do it alot, like Louis Cole.
Drummers in free improv have been doing this since the 60s/70s to my knowledge. Check out Han Bennink or John Stevens.
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NO credits to the performers? All that writing in the description and no mention of band members? Even Brian Eno and Miles Davis were mentioned; and they weren't performing. Damn good band! Jazz piano, horn and bass players are outstanding!! 🎹🎸🎷
Gwilym Simcock (piano), Laurie Cottle (bass), Tim Garland (saxophones). Good point though: Bill comments on all his co-performers on a weekly basis and has fallen into the trap of assuming most visitors know who they are. Yes, will try to get him to identify less well known players on upcoming videos. Admin
@@BillBruford Thank you for the prompt response and information. 🎼
@@rickshearer Also he specifically introduces them at the end of the video so Mr. Bruford may be guilty of assuming someone will watch the entire video before commenting.
@@PaypaPl8 I was specifying the track description. However, your point and observation was spot on!
He’s great. A modern day Shelley Manne .
He’s too good for rock music
You need to get back on stage. From prog rock (meh) to the most advanced jazz compositions (wow). Really impressive.