Steely Dan - The Caves Of Altamira (REACTION)

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @ricktiberio
    @ricktiberio 11 місяців тому +14

    Can you imagine sitting in a studio watching these cats layin these tracks down.

  • @rayley1
    @rayley1 8 місяців тому +10

    John Klemmer saxophone solo with his signature "Echoplex" sound !

    • @theivory1
      @theivory1 6 місяців тому +1

      I hear it. I never noticed.

  • @2869may
    @2869may 2 роки тому +12

    Steely Dan is changing your lives..... LOL

  • @cousmaster
    @cousmaster 11 місяців тому +10

    The song is about a kid exploring a cave.....this is the genius of Fagen and Becker

  • @gsy971
    @gsy971 Рік тому +9

    one of my favorite Dan songs. Love the instrumental horns at the end to close out the song

  • @jacqueline4514
    @jacqueline4514 Рік тому +40

    Who but Steely Dan can write a jazzy, funky, thought provoking song about our predecessors' writings on cave walls? No one.

  • @richkurl
    @richkurl 2 роки тому +93

    The caves are located in the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain. The paintings are believed to be 36,000 years old.
    "Can it be this sad design
    Could be the very same
    A wooly man without a face
    And a beast without a name"
    Steely Dan often comments on the "human condition", the dark side of human nature that persists through the centuries.
    Another masterpiece. You guys are great.

    • @jml-rj5re
      @jml-rj5re 2 роки тому +9

      This is a spoof of modern art and Hollywood. SD is saying that when modern art tries to go "primitive" and "innovate," they are saying... PLEASE, humans have been laying down art for tens of thousands of years and it communicates loudly, better, and with more purity than today's art.

    • @gasaholic47
      @gasaholic47 2 роки тому +6

      @@jml-rj5re Yeah, no. It’s from the point of view of the 8 year old daughter of the archeologist, who actually found the cave , and led her father to it. You’re reading too much into it.

    • @geetee3201
      @geetee3201 10 місяців тому +2

      @@gasaholic47 From what I've heard it was about Fagan's childhood, and how he was fairly reclusive, finding more enjoyment in nature than in people

  • @michaelyork4554
    @michaelyork4554 2 роки тому +88

    Then comes the next song, and Larry Carlton will begin by tearing your ears off. This is such a Uniquely Perfect Album. Perfect Production Never Gets Old

  • @pigslave3
    @pigslave3 Рік тому +7

    probably my fav steely dan song. so gosh darn good.

  • @lynnegunn2425
    @lynnegunn2425 Рік тому +5

    I think this was underrated. Not as commercial but always a underrated favorite. Just brings all the smiles 😊💖

  • @z-man2343
    @z-man2343 2 роки тому +98

    Indeed Aja is in trouble. Although Aja is considered their "pièce de résistance" (and rightfully so) IMHO The Royal Scam is their finest album. Whereas Aja is very refined and produced exquisitely, the Scam is Steely Dan at their funkiest, grittiest and just outright baddest. Every song is an absolute banger, and with Purdie and Rainey laying down the nastiest grooves on every song, I don't know how you get any better.

    • @debbieverret4033
      @debbieverret4033 2 роки тому +7

      Couldn't agree more, I wore this album smooth out and still listen to it today.

    • @rameshnybergauthor
      @rameshnybergauthor Рік тому +2

      In my mind, Royal Scam is the best studio album by anyone, anywhere

    • @lazydada1062
      @lazydada1062 9 місяців тому +1

      Totally!

    • @parshakamarsh
      @parshakamarsh 7 місяців тому

      My thoughts exactly

    • @rodfinlay333
      @rodfinlay333 9 днів тому

      Totally agree. Aja is my second favorite. The scam is the masterpiece of the dan

  • @babylonsister118
    @babylonsister118 2 роки тому +10

    They have been dubbed, "your favorite musician's favorite musicians".

  • @andrearodriguez9005
    @andrearodriguez9005 2 роки тому +32

    I’ve been stuck in a Steely Dan rabbit hole currently for 6 months. Their catalog is so vast and all of it excellent so it’s hard to climb out once you fall in 😂

    • @AirplayBeats
      @AirplayBeats  2 роки тому +9

      😂 we are stuck in there with you. Tons of great music to go through. Thanks for watching!!

    • @biskygiver
      @biskygiver 2 роки тому +10

      @@AirplayBeats I've been in said hole since the early 70s AND IT NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @oldschool3484
    @oldschool3484 2 місяці тому +2

    These guys wee so unique, funky, Jazzy, bluesy, musicians..

  • @StoyTheOld
    @StoyTheOld 2 роки тому +29

    I'm almost 70 now, so I was fortunate enough to be around when all these Steely Dan albums hit the record stores. I had all of them on vinyl way back then. It makes me smile to see younger folks discovering all the music that got me thru long road trips and what would have been boring times. I have so many suggestions that it's tough to know where to start. So, check out Dire Straits performing Sultans of Swing, Alchemy Live and I promise to add more later. Great reactions.

  • @gjp8734
    @gjp8734 Рік тому +2

    The fade out is amazing

  • @raycewilliams3300
    @raycewilliams3300 2 роки тому +16

    I really appreciate your reaction especially regarding Donald Fagan's vocals. He had extreme stage fright early in the formation of the Dan. His vocals are so unique that not many ever comment on his vocals. He has, for lack of a better description, a story tellers voice. He certainly does not have the range of many other vocalists... but he makes up for it in other ways. Of course I'm certain that he and Walter write music that suits his vocal stylings. Everything they do.... they do with a purpose.

  • @gregbartley2475
    @gregbartley2475 2 роки тому +14

    With all the incredible musicianship on their tracks, the understated bass lines often get overlooked

  • @jones5250
    @jones5250 Рік тому +1

    Again this tune brings back amazing memories all I can say is Steely Dan always brings magic, moods, and moments,,,,,

  • @rwrae72
    @rwrae72 Рік тому +3

    Great show. This particular song just doesn't let up.

  • @janicereinhard6840
    @janicereinhard6840 Рік тому +1

    I'm 65. Had the great pleasure of seeing them in concert. Im glad i lived during the best era of music

  • @raychavez4177
    @raychavez4177 Рік тому +3

    This song is about cave paintings in Spain.

  • @Spazzmatazzz
    @Spazzmatazzz 2 роки тому +11

    Taking this ride with you two is a blast!
    I'm an old fucker and these are the songs of my youth, and you've barely gotten started!
    Keep going because I'm in it for the long haul! lol

  • @travisjones3961
    @travisjones3961 Рік тому +2

    I knew this one was gonna be good.

  • @resmarted
    @resmarted 2 місяці тому

    As soon as those horns come in....bliss

  • @throttlemasterful
    @throttlemasterful 6 місяців тому +3

    There is a lot of Greatness in Steely Dan's music. This is artistry!

  • @testpilot2613
    @testpilot2613 Рік тому +3

    This is about the prehistoric drawings in the Spanish cave system. Before the fall when they wrote it on the wall when there wasn't even any Hollywood.

  • @Newfie-zc7ug
    @Newfie-zc7ug 2 роки тому +15

    This album never gets enough credit or play time (JMHO )...They are at their best here ! Peace and Love

    • @AirplayBeats
      @AirplayBeats  2 роки тому +1

      So far I’m liking it more than Aja

    • @Newfie-zc7ug
      @Newfie-zc7ug 2 роки тому +1

      @@AirplayBeats ...careful that may be sacrelgious in some circles ...LOL :)

  • @icmman7
    @icmman7 Рік тому +3

    from a MASSIVE s dan fan and love lov lov aja.......THIS is their best album,,,awesome album

  • @esdel1955
    @esdel1955 2 роки тому +2

    Had to watch this one twice. One of my favorite Steely Dan tunes. My man on the right was boppin so hard, his head was a blur lol. Wait until you hear Don’t Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, and The Fez.

  • @Bassman2353
    @Bassman2353 Рік тому +6

    Aja is their smooth masterpiece; The Royal Scam is their hard masterpiece. No need to choose - two masterpieces.

  • @mikeloomis687
    @mikeloomis687 2 роки тому +5

    It's really great to see how soon you "get" the music of Steely Dan. There is no comparison. That's a bold statement but oh how I've tried to find a band that speaks to me like the SD.

  • @greggibson33
    @greggibson33 2 роки тому +1

    They never miss........... amazing.

  • @janicemartin7560
    @janicemartin7560 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely one of my favorite albums. Mr Carlton shines on this album. I’ll be honest steely Dan never did a bad album. Neither does Donald Fagen

  • @masapell
    @masapell 2 роки тому +15

    The enigmatic and great John Klemmer on tenor sax. He had very unique albums in the 70’s. The Royal Scam is much grittier than Aja. “Green Earrings” is coming with that fabulous Purdie cymbal choke in the middle. Can’t wait for the rest of this superb album.

  • @ammaleslie509
    @ammaleslie509 Рік тому +2

    This js a deep cut fan favorite

  • @chrisshotton9839
    @chrisshotton9839 2 роки тому +2

    Brings a smile to my face when I see guys like you who've just found SD and now start down the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey guys, you're in for a treat..

  • @GetzGoth
    @GetzGoth 2 роки тому +5

    This is about my favorite song from this album. Don's vocal melody and the Sax take the prize. Cheers! (Thank you cats for reacting to this one!)

    • @NoCanDu
      @NoCanDu Рік тому

      Agreed. Everyone always says “Don’t Take Me Alive!” Me: “Caves. Always “Caves.”

  • @ubilo
    @ubilo Рік тому +1

    Just plain great music.

  • @vinniemoran7362
    @vinniemoran7362 Рік тому +1

    This was the first song I ever heard by them (from their greatest hits album "Steely Dan Gold" ) and down I went that rabbit hole, never to come out again!

  • @rodfinlay333
    @rodfinlay333 9 днів тому

    My favorite dan album since I was 18. 32 years ago i bought the cd. Turned all my buddies on to it. It actually sounds even better as i get older

  • @charnellalexander199
    @charnellalexander199 Рік тому +1

    Love this song. One of my all time Steely Dan favorites

  • @jodifox2283
    @jodifox2283 5 місяців тому

    This song is absolutely amazing. The element of the horns background, it must be John klemmer playing and it sounds like he just improvised! Loved your reaction.

  • @John_Chu
    @John_Chu 2 роки тому +22

    When you get to it, you should listen to Donald Fagen's solo album, "The Nightfly." I think it rivals any of the Steely Dan albums in quality and certainly diversity of genre. The man was on fire!

    • @masapell
      @masapell 2 роки тому +5

      Then there is Donald Fagen “Kamakiriad” in which the entire album has a great groove and futuristic vibe!

    • @hklinker
      @hklinker 2 роки тому +2

      And then there is DF’s Sunken Condos, which I’m nominating as Best Album Ever Released by a Guy Over 60.

    • @theivory1
      @theivory1 6 місяців тому

      All his solo albums are good. The Nightfly is probably the best.

  • @mkc1101
    @mkc1101 2 роки тому +1

    favorite DAn SONG

  • @edmurphy7723
    @edmurphy7723 Рік тому +1

    Sirs.. I’m enjoying your journey..Can you please comment on your dad listening to Steely Dan in the garage..

  • @gregrosen9616
    @gregrosen9616 Рік тому

    I've really loved seeing your reaction and love for Steely Dan. Glad you love the band, I do too.

  • @paulgatton1785
    @paulgatton1785 2 роки тому

    Steely Dan--- all Timeless music, so good it almost brings a tear to your eye!!

  • @russelbarnes7235
    @russelbarnes7235 2 роки тому +8

    My favorite album The Royal Scam is a great one. I'm excited to see you react to every song. I love this song here, much like the rest of this album. Nice reaction fellas, let's keep it going! Let's ride! Oh, and this album was from 76, Aja was from 77.

    • @AirplayBeats
      @AirplayBeats  2 роки тому +3

      So far I’m liking The Royal Scam better but as soon as I throw Peg on, I say Aja is better. 😂

    • @russelbarnes7235
      @russelbarnes7235 2 роки тому +1

      @@AirplayBeats that's just how it is, huh? Lol. You still have Don't Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, Haitian Divorce, The Fez, Sign In Stranger to react to, not to mention the title track. Plus, this album is overall much more exciting. I predict that Green Earrings and Haitian Divorce will both blow you away! It's gonna be a nice adventure!

  • @katylied24
    @katylied24 2 роки тому +9

    And Royal Scam might be in trouble when you hear, ""Katy Lied, "Pretzel Logic", and" Can't Buy a Thrill", and they all might be in trouble when you hear, "Countdown To Ecstasy".

    • @resmarted
      @resmarted 2 місяці тому

      Royal Scam is better than all of them.

  • @gerhardbraatz6305
    @gerhardbraatz6305 2 роки тому +1

    You guys said it, they just don't miss.

  • @biskygiver
    @biskygiver 2 роки тому +8

    The sax solo is pure ecstacy.

  • @Thejazzfan66
    @Thejazzfan66 6 місяців тому

    The horns on this track are awesome

  • @genosiegelli5237
    @genosiegelli5237 Рік тому

    You guys ROCK! Lovin’ your reactions❤

  • @paullacroix527
    @paullacroix527 2 роки тому +6

    Great song, superb album. I love it. However Gaucho, their last of the amazing 1972-80 is a very special album as well. I know you'll get to it one day. I saw your list of SD albums and Gaucho wasn't on it. Never forget it. For now enjoy this wonderful record. The song title track is as unique as the song Aja. Great stuff guys...

  • @dhurley6985
    @dhurley6985 7 місяців тому

    This was, I believe, the song I heard early on that got me hooked on the Dan. Every song is an adventure, an experience. Royal Scam is an oft-overlooked album, but it is a masterpiece. So glad to see you guys enjoying SD as much as I do. Your reactions are wonderful, I would like to see even more commentary from you - just a minute or two more to expand on your thoughts if you can. Keep up the great work!

  • @paulweber686
    @paulweber686 Рік тому

    I love that you guys love this song!

  • @alldayadventures5418
    @alldayadventures5418 2 роки тому +12

    Once again, another true story from History written into poetry and put to really great music by Steely Dan...! This song was about a historic Cave-Drawings found in a cave in Spain. Look up the name Altamira for more info...
    "Royal Scam" the song is exactly what is shown on the front cover. The song tells about people coming to America from truly beautiful places with Big Dreams, bought into the LIE that is AMERICA...and ending up on the bad end of society.

    • @AirplayBeats
      @AirplayBeats  2 роки тому

      Thank you for breaking down the meaning for us. I love how they write these songs.

  • @danielmccann8325
    @danielmccann8325 2 роки тому +2

    Caught up in the groove, thanks to Mr. Purdie. This was before Aja, and you two really are picking up on what many of us Dan fans love, that great mix of jazz, funk and rock. Haha, Aja is in trouble!

  • @johnlylemusic
    @johnlylemusic Рік тому +1

    This isn’t my favorite song of theirs lyrically, but the music is so great, it more than makes up for it!
    The rhythm section, the horn section, and that sax solo are all absolutely brilliant!

  • @roundtownKen
    @roundtownKen 2 роки тому +17

    I warned you guys that R Scam was going to give you a little grittier funkier feel. My fav album. Did you guys exchange Royal Scam vinyl for Christmas yet? I can see it moving up the charts quickly. Song is about cave art/hieroglyphics found in Europe and commonality with an introvert kid who stumbles upon them. I'm looking forward to your upcoming adventures involving two-timing roller skaters, earring thievery, trips to Haiti and more! So good. Enjoy.

  • @geofit2193
    @geofit2193 Рік тому

    This groove will get inside your musical soul and not let go. 🎧🥁🎸🎷🎺
    Still sounds great after all these years!
    Definitely enjoy watching your reactions to great music! You guys totally get it! 🎼🎹🎺🎷🎸

  • @peggyp5844
    @peggyp5844 2 роки тому

    So ahead of their time!

  • @barbjustbarb
    @barbjustbarb 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, Royal Scam preceded Aja. From ‘72 through ‘77 there was a Steely Dan album every year: in order, Can’t Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, and Aja, and then we waited three years for Gaucho in 1980. If I were forced at gunpoint to choose only one, I would probably have to choose Countdown to Ecstasy…but I might just say, oh hell, go ahead and shoot me if I’d have to live without even one of the other six. You are in for a hell of a ride, and I can’t tell you how much I am vicariously enjoying the joy of your discovery.

  • @teelurizzo8542
    @teelurizzo8542 2 роки тому +7

    'The Royal Scam' is probably their most groove oriented album, some great Jazz-Funk fusion.
    Lyrics are a fictionalized version of the story of the teenager who by accident discovered a cave in the mountains near the village of Altamira in Northern Spain. This cave is one place where the middle stone age hunter gatherer people lived during the last Ice Age, some 20,000 year ago. The Caves of Altamira are famous because they have all these great paintings of ancient animals that the cave men did on the walls. The lyrics talk about that.

  • @PaulHVAC1
    @PaulHVAC1 4 місяці тому

    It’s one of my fav songs by SD. As mentioned before it’s their take on the prehistoric cave drawings found in Spain. But Fagen questions did prehistoric man have inspiration, were they moved to give a artistic message. We’re they artistically inspired. “ … now I step into the sun..”
    “ … they heard the call and they wrote in the wall.. for you and me.. we understood” . Amazing topic and Amazing writing. BRILLIANT. Yes you have entered The Steely Dan Rabbitt Hole. Enjoy

  • @willlockler9433
    @willlockler9433 Рік тому

    At 71 I have had the great privilege of living my life alongside the continuing evolution of Walter Becker and Donald Feagin
    In many ways, they have been the soundtrack of my life. It is gratifying that others younger find them also fascinating. Keep on.

  • @mikewritz
    @mikewritz 2 роки тому +1

    Fagen’s voice has that New York attitude.

  • @maine420grow
    @maine420grow Рік тому +1

    When there wasn't even any Hollywood yo. Dig it.

  • @jillhumbert
    @jillhumbert 11 місяців тому

    My fav album, one of most fav tunes, as a piano player! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @duiliosan4196
    @duiliosan4196 2 роки тому +1

    So many 🔝songs….listen FM .. meravigliosa fantastica. Ciao from 🇮🇹

    • @lucabraga3471
      @lucabraga3471 2 роки тому

      È vero, ma anche King of the world e Doctor Wu non sono male... 😉

    • @duiliosan4196
      @duiliosan4196 2 роки тому

      @@lucabraga3471 Sono tutte belle Steely Dan duo incredibile. Peccato non essere riuscito a vederli dal vivo. Ciao

  • @maine420grow
    @maine420grow Рік тому

    My second favorite Dan song after Wu. Really glad to see you guys come to understand that which is the almighty Steely Dan. My third favorite band of all time.

  • @philf4086
    @philf4086 Рік тому

    Those syncopated brass interludes are amazing!

  • @bones357
    @bones357 Рік тому

    One of my favs from the omnipotent Steely Dan.👊💯💙

  • @andrewmadeloni7173
    @andrewmadeloni7173 2 роки тому

    Steely Dan always elevates my mood...

  • @MrFballard
    @MrFballard Рік тому

    You jus catchin up to that GREATNESS....of the 70's.....sooooooo after the fact Jack!

  • @ClintTorres607
    @ClintTorres607 Рік тому +1

    Top 5 Steely

  • @brandonboucher7090
    @brandonboucher7090 8 місяців тому +1

    These Steely reaction are gold UA-cam type shit

  • @patriciastewart9711
    @patriciastewart9711 Рік тому

    this album...I would play it many nights & fall asleep to it on the last track..it's in my DNA. ❤

  • @mishkac4959
    @mishkac4959 2 роки тому +1

    Envious you're experiencing this gem of an album for the first time. And you still have Gaucho waiting for you & the Dan's sneakiest masterpiece, Glamor Profession. Enjoy your journey guys. Big love from the UK

  • @peterdellos8824
    @peterdellos8824 Рік тому

    The marching band geek and jazz geek in me are geeking huge as this track is just amazing.

    • @AirplayBeats
      @AirplayBeats  Рік тому +1

      I was in marching band and jazz band as well. 😂😂😂 probably why I love it like you do.

  • @jirimondo
    @jirimondo Рік тому +1

    Great that you guys reacted to this. It's a deep cut that people often miss but the sound and the lyrics are both top-notch - great groove. & yes, Royal Scam was the album before Aja.

  • @mikeloomis687
    @mikeloomis687 2 роки тому +3

    Yeah, this song has a great groove. I hate to tell you, but it gets better with Green Earrings. IMHO, the best blend of rock and jazz influences in a song, EVER. Thank you for Caves!

  • @johnfrank3177
    @johnfrank3177 2 роки тому +1

    Hello my friends. I still have this album on vinyl. When I bought it back in the day, I listened to it all the way through, and I was stunned. A great album and some great discoveries to made listening to this. Keep on enjoying this great music!. Peace.

  • @MrDirty-if7gc
    @MrDirty-if7gc 2 роки тому

    Right on, listening to complete albums lets you hear them as we did back in the day and I know you won't miss my favorites.

  • @brandonboucher7090
    @brandonboucher7090 Місяць тому

    You guys are putting us on

  • @raymondpadilla7919
    @raymondpadilla7919 2 роки тому +1

    EACH ALBUM WILL BECOME YOUR FAVORITE.....THERE WERE SEVERAL ALBUMS OUT THERE BEFORE 'AJA' AND THE 'ROYAL SCAM'.
    MAN ARE YOU BROTHERS IN FOR A RIDE.

  • @kermitfisk187
    @kermitfisk187 Рік тому +1

    You guys need to study Steely Dan they were unique

  • @brandonboucher7090
    @brandonboucher7090 6 місяців тому

    You guys are DJ’s. You can’t stop the movement.

  • @TruthSeeker13
    @TruthSeeker13 2 роки тому

    I think you got it brother; Steely Dan just get you in that mood… the classiest rocking roll band …just pure class!🤘🏼😎

  • @brandonboucher7090
    @brandonboucher7090 8 місяців тому

    Those horns that crescendo in the beginning is such a baller sound

  • @rickshannon-k5p
    @rickshannon-k5p 11 місяців тому +1

    Cave paintings to "any man left on the Rio Grand is the king of the world"

  • @moonrock41
    @moonrock41 8 місяців тому

    It's about how lone artists, prehistoric and modern, have sought out caves to isolate themselves and express their unique perspective by painting images on the walls. Neolithic artists have communicated to us about what mattered most to them spanning a great chasm of time.

  • @bobburroughs6241
    @bobburroughs6241 Рік тому

    Every track now just confirms the wonder of this album - bought during the sweltering '76 London summer.

  • @thomassicard3733
    @thomassicard3733 Рік тому

    My head nods at half the tempo as you guys. Phrasing...

  • @alanrodgers4223
    @alanrodgers4223 Рік тому

    It's About Man's CallTo Be Creative And Expressive.

  • @mikebozik
    @mikebozik 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, the Rabbit Hole is deep... some never escape.

  • @funkaholic1972
    @funkaholic1972 Рік тому

    You guys are one of the very few reaction channels out there that actually give some valuable feedback on the music. 🤘

  • @briangray00
    @briangray00 2 роки тому +5

    Love your reactions: You two are studio heads, who know/appreciate excellence. You could do with a better camera (sure you already know that). I'm 50 years invested in Steely Dan and it's nice to have my own exquisite tastes reinforced by musos like you two fellows coming in cold and being wowed from the off.. Keep on; The Royal Scam is definitely up there scrapping for the 'Best' album. It's generally my own fave,

  • @joelliebler5690
    @joelliebler5690 2 роки тому

    Possibly the best duo at producing albums. Other bands that will blow your mind and slip you into another rabbit hole are CTA,(CHICAGO), from 1969 through most of the 1970’s. YES the kings of early progressive rock bands, Jethro Tull, and THE WHO from the 1960’s through the early 1980’s. I’m sure you will love it all.

    • @philipmccarthy6175
      @philipmccarthy6175 Рік тому

      It's funny how Gary Katz who is listed as their producer , never seems to get mentioned in the comments. He produced their first 7 albums and The Nightfly for Donald Fagen. I'm sure he had some input to the whole creative process.