Just to clarify, I wasn't being literal when I said "circus act", but the term is not too far fetched to describe how his solo spots gradually evolved in my opinion. To be more precise, when Jaco started with the looping and effects, sliding around the stage, the predictable Hendrix tributes( first "Third Stone From The Sun" then later on "Purple Haze") and doing backflips off the amp it became more about theatrics and the visual aspect of the performance than actual music making. If you compare this recording with his famous "Slang" solo from "8:30" for instance the difference is glaringly obvious. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a lot of his "Slang" solos but I strongly prefer his 1976/77 solos when it was still all about the music without the gimmicks and rockstar antics.
@@pizzicatobassplayer Yes, Norway has been ranked as the best country to live in countess times by the UN, and with good reaason. I'm proud to be a Norwegian and I'm thankful to have been born here and spent most of my life in this peaceful country :)
You're welcome Tomas. Yes, he had already figured out a lot of the motifs,grooves and riffs he would incorporate into tunes later on. Thanks for leaving a comment.
@@musicuniverse1986That's crazy! Joco already had a lot of that material before he put out those albums. Wow! l never thought of that, but of course that totally makes sense.
I love all the inside information about Jaco's life. Thanks to @musicuniverse1986. Very cool bro, I love Jaco. I have all the bass recorded versions of the Essential Jaco Pastorius by the Hal-Leonard company. (sheet music w/tabs) I focus a lot more on the traditional music writing ledger lines then the tabs, but it is all very helpful to learn his songs. I finally just got "Donna Lee" completed I've been working on it for the last 4 years. Joco isn't just a man who's a great bass player to me, but kind of like a God.
@@pizzicatobassplayer Jaco had an immensely creative period as both a player and composer in the 3-4 years before he joined Weather Report. He was at the top of his game and as we know a teetotaller. No drugs or alcohol, and his manic depressive illness hadn't manifested itself yet.
" which in my opinion evolved more and into a circus act and became less about actual music making. Just my opinion on the matter." what do you mean here? can you please elaborate? thanks !
Man I am dying to clean this up and then listen to it.. Are we doing the "purist" thing and forcing us to hear it as recorded 50 years ago ?? Cool piece of history.. Does more of this concert exist ??
I wasn't being literal when I said "circus act", but the term is not too far fetched to describe how his solo spots gradually evolved in my opinion. To be more precise, when Jaco started with the looping and effects, sliding around the stage, the predictable Hendrix tributes( first "Third Stone From The Sun" then later on "Purple Haze") and doing backflips off the amp it became more about theatrics and the visual aspect of the performance than actual music making. If you compare this recording with his famous "Slang" solo from "8:30" for instance the difference is glaringly obvious. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a lot of his "Slang" solos but I strongly prefer his 1976/77 solos when it was still all about the music without the gimmicks and rockstar antics.
@@musicuniverse1986 Thank you for replying so quickly. What you're saying does make a lot of sense, I can understand where you're coming from now. Me, myself, personally I don't prefer antics either in a musical situation. I think music should be about just that, the music. As opposed to flashy hairdos and glimmering wardrobe that matches the drum set and the musical instruments the musicians are playing, or any kind of choreography, flips, tricks and dance moves. Joco was kinda before my time, I mean, I was alive when he was living I was just too young to recognize the virtuosity of the man. I was just a young lad of 10 when he passed away. Also, I had no idea he did two tributes to Jimi Hendrix, that's very interesting to me thank you for letting me know that. And you have a great RUclips channel here..😊😃
Just to clarify, I wasn't being literal when I said "circus act", but the term is not too far fetched to describe how his solo spots gradually evolved in my opinion. To be more precise, when Jaco started with the looping and effects, sliding around the stage, the predictable Hendrix tributes( first "Third Stone From The Sun" then later on "Purple Haze") and doing backflips off the amp it became more about theatrics and the visual aspect of the performance than actual music making. If you compare this recording with his famous "Slang" solo from "8:30" for instance the difference is glaringly obvious. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a lot of his "Slang" solos but I strongly prefer his 1976/77 solos when it was still all about the music without the gimmicks and rockstar antics.
thanks for clarifying!
@@BMR86 No problem. Greetings from Norway :)
@@musicuniverse1986 Greetings from Georgia USA!
Greetings from California USA
I bet Norway is an awesome place to live. 🙏😊
@@pizzicatobassplayer Yes, Norway has been ranked as the best country to live in countess times by the UN, and with good reaason. I'm proud to be a Norwegian and I'm thankful to have been born here and spent most of my life in this peaceful country :)
Music Universe, you really do find the most special of Jaco's performances. This one is truly precious. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comment Carole. It means a lot. This is Jaco in peak form for sure. Greetings from Norway
Amazing, Ballon Song and he already had the groove for Liberty City. Thanks for posting it!
You're welcome Tomas. Yes, he had already figured out a lot of the motifs,grooves and riffs he would incorporate into tunes later on. Thanks for leaving a comment.
@@musicuniverse1986That's crazy! Joco already had a lot of that material before he put out those albums. Wow! l never thought of that, but of course that totally makes sense.
I love all the inside information about Jaco's life. Thanks to @musicuniverse1986. Very cool bro, I love Jaco. I have all the bass recorded versions of the Essential Jaco Pastorius by the Hal-Leonard company. (sheet music w/tabs) I focus a lot more on the traditional music writing ledger lines then the tabs, but it is all very helpful to learn his songs. I finally just got "Donna Lee" completed I've been working on it for the last 4 years. Joco isn't just a man who's a great bass player to me, but kind of like a God.
@@pizzicatobassplayer Jaco had an immensely creative period as both a player and composer in the 3-4 years before he joined Weather Report. He was at the top of his game and as we know a teetotaller. No drugs or alcohol, and his manic depressive illness hadn't manifested itself yet.
That’s one bad man right there
Great ! ..thanks for the upload!
You're welcome my friend. Thanks for commenting.
wow, he already had liberty city in 76...crazy, didnt know he had that around that early.
Actually he had it even earlier. Check out the 1975 debut album outtakes that I have on my channel and you'll find it there :)
amazing intro to Portrait of tracy
Wow
👍👍👍
" which in my opinion evolved more and into a circus act and became less about actual music making. Just my opinion on the matter."
what do you mean here? can you please elaborate?
thanks !
Read my latest, pinned comment.
Man I am dying to clean this up and then listen to it..
Are we doing the "purist" thing and forcing us to hear it as recorded 50 years ago ?? Cool piece of history.. Does more of this concert exist ??
Why did his "Slang" routine evolve into a circus?
I wasn't being literal when I said "circus act", but the term is not too far fetched to describe how his solo spots gradually evolved in my opinion. To be more precise, when Jaco started with the looping and effects, sliding around the stage, the predictable Hendrix tributes( first "Third Stone From The Sun" then later on "Purple Haze") and doing backflips off the amp it became more about theatrics and the visual aspect of the performance than actual music making. If you compare this recording with his famous "Slang" solo from "8:30" for instance the difference is glaringly obvious. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a lot of his "Slang" solos but I strongly prefer his 1976/77 solos when it was still all about the music without the gimmicks and rockstar antics.
yes, I need clarification too, what does he mean by that?
@@musicuniverse1986 Thank you for replying so quickly. What you're saying does make a lot of sense, I can understand where you're coming from now. Me, myself, personally I don't prefer antics either in a musical situation. I think music should be about just that, the music. As opposed to flashy hairdos and glimmering wardrobe that matches the drum set and the musical instruments the musicians are playing, or any kind of choreography, flips, tricks and dance moves. Joco was kinda before my time, I mean, I was alive when he was living I was just too young to recognize the virtuosity of the man. I was just a young lad of 10 when he passed away. Also, I had no idea he did two tributes to Jimi Hendrix, that's very interesting to me thank you for letting me know that. And you have a great RUclips channel here..😊😃
@@pizzicatobassplayer Thanks for the kind comment. Greetings from Norway :)
@@musicuniverse1986 Same here. I agree %100.
No way
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