One of my all-time favorites, from Cousin Roy. As a vibraphonist myself, this tune is especially beautiful because Roy allows you (the listener) to hear and feel the complete tonal beauty, of the vibraphone. He uses his damper pedal, in such a masterful manner. Listen to how the lower register notes, are allowed to ring. I believe, Roy was playing a Deagan vibe, on this session. However, he has also used the competition: a Musser vibe, on some early recordings. He now uses the Malletkat only.
There is nothing better than the Deagan vibraharp, which was made here in Chicago on the Northside. When Roy Ayers played it, he made it sound like heaven! God bless the Deagan!
I can not express how beautiful I think this song is. I was in my teenage years listening to this song and stayed up all night with this sweet piece writing. I should be writing books now.
I have many of Cousin' Roy's albums. And, I have seen him (in concert) many times. But, I have to say: this particular tune/recording in (in my opinion), one of the melodically beautiful tunes that Roy has ever recorded. Those vibes just sound so magical. Maybe, this was when Roy was playing those Deagan vibes. In the early years, Roy played only Musser vibes, which was other major-competitor of Deagan. For those that are interested: the vibes that I am playing, in that photo/App are also Deagans.
D.J. FOXXXY D.J. FOXXXY, I’m glad you stumbled on this. I heard this back when it came out 1981. I didn’t know the album. Speed it up to 1989. Senior in high school and this cassette tape was sitting there at my parents house. Talking about stumbling!! This was my soundtrack of my college years. I still have the cassette tape by the way.
How do you say "Love In Yoruba"? asks Roy Ayers in the spoken intor to this chill feast of an instrumental, the lovable Roy Ayers didn't just hang out with Fela Kuti & tour Africa, he even took time out to learn some of the language, that just about sums up everytrhing about this great artist & man
An absolutely beautiful and luscious instrumental. My instructions to the listener... 1 -Put ON the song, 2 - SHUT UP, and 3 - GET BUSY!!! 💞❤ 'NUFF SAID!!! 🤣😂🤣😍😎
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I'm in love with this song since 1981
Stunningly beautiful
Just found this one,Brotha ain’t no joke
Atmospheric lower tones, Roy frees up the space masterfully to appreciate the full range of the vibration.
Simply Phenomenal Pure heaven🌅💗LOVE you Roy xxx
Music needs nothing more to describe our feelings, and Roy Ayers does that so perfectly on this song. Simply beautiful and breathless :-)
Mathieu Panarinfo well put (said)..... PEACE AND LOVE. (🌎✌)
Stephanie Mullen 😊😊✌
Get well soon Roy!🙏
This is so soothing and peaceful.
An amazing artist !
Love the piece from 5:30 mins onwards ... the soulful bassline. Talk about art imitating life.
This is my jam. I was stationed at Ft. Hood and a buddy of mine had this album and I played the shit out this song! Thanks for this posting!!!!!!!!1
One of my all-time favorites, from Cousin Roy. As a vibraphonist myself, this tune is especially beautiful because Roy allows you (the listener) to hear and feel the complete tonal beauty, of the vibraphone. He uses his damper pedal, in such a masterful manner. Listen to how the lower register notes, are allowed to ring. I believe, Roy was playing a Deagan vibe, on this session. However, he has also used the competition: a Musser vibe, on some early recordings. He now uses the Malletkat only.
There is nothing better than the Deagan vibraharp, which was made here in Chicago on the Northside. When Roy Ayers played it, he made it sound like heaven! God bless the Deagan!
bro are you actually Roy's cousin?
loved this in '81.
Amazing Roy !!!
Simply gorgeous! ♡♡
I can not express how beautiful I think this song is. I was in my teenage years listening to this song and stayed up all night with this sweet piece writing. I should be writing books now.
I have many of Cousin' Roy's albums. And, I have seen him (in concert) many times. But, I have to say: this particular tune/recording in (in my opinion), one of the
melodically beautiful tunes that Roy has ever recorded. Those vibes just sound so magical. Maybe, this was when Roy was playing those Deagan vibes. In the early years, Roy played only Musser vibes, which was other major-competitor of Deagan. For those that are interested: the vibes that I am playing, in that photo/App are also Deagans.
"THIS IS TRULY A BEAUTIFUL JAZZY & SOFT SOUND, BY: (ROY AYERS)" ... (MY HEART MUSIC) - BLESSINGS, DJS - 9/06/13 - "THANKS IN BUNCHES, FOR POSTING!" ... (SMILE) ...
WOW WHAT DID I STUMBLE UPON?
THAT SUMMER OF '81! HOW NICE IS THIS??????
BLACK MOON Very nice!!! Thank you for your response. PEACE AND LOVE BLACK MOON......
You stumbled upon the master of vibes!
DJosephWells, yes I did..... I already was a BIG fan of Roy's. I was on one of my Roy Ayers rollercoaster and stumbled upon this.🎶🎧❤🎵
D.J. FOXXXY D.J. FOXXXY, I’m glad you stumbled on this. I heard this back when it came out 1981. I didn’t know the album. Speed it up to 1989. Senior in high school and this cassette tape was sitting there at my parents house. Talking about stumbling!! This was my soundtrack of my college years. I still have the cassette tape by the way.
This is breathtaking!!!!
This Is A Pretty Song
How do you say "Love In Yoruba"? asks Roy Ayers in the spoken intor to this chill feast of an instrumental, the lovable Roy Ayers didn't just hang out with Fela Kuti & tour Africa, he even took time out to learn some of the language, that just about sums up everytrhing about this great artist & man
An absolutely beautiful and luscious instrumental. My instructions to the listener... 1 -Put ON the song, 2 - SHUT UP, and 3 - GET BUSY!!! 💞❤ 'NUFF SAID!!! 🤣😂🤣😍😎
Roy Ayers....thank you!
Why is this and other songs not available on ITunes?
A graceful and elegant groove
I’ve heard this sampled before, but I can’t remember in what, and definitely not by Madlib! Peace.
put this album on cassette in 1980 or so
Hodgy beats - customized greatly
Just breathtakingly gorgeous
Clark Dorothy Davis Susan Moore Mary
SIMPLY: BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
this cut got me into serious trouble ... "i'm in love with you" ..... powerful words ....
so beautiful..
Thank you very much for posting. . . . After almost 30 years of searching for this song...
dgordo63, I know the feeling. I spent 29 years trying to find a song.
THIS MAKES ME WANT TO GET MARRIED!
THIS MY SHIT!!!!
Hell yeah!
Abdan Johnson mines also.
how do you say 'love' in yoruba?
Fraser Macdonald "Ife"
Classic Roy Ayers