Most of the most beautiful, magical songs in this world are unknown by the most. This is one of them. Spontaniously I name another one: A Remark You Made by Weather Report / Joe Zawinul
Congratulations, I believe you are the first reactor to play a song from Fagen's Kamakiriad album! The album is so very fine, Walter Becker produced it so it's really another Steely Dan record. I play this album all the time and would suggest you checking out Trans-Island Skyway, Springtime and the incredible Florida Room as well. Such great great performances!
Hi Harry, the tenor sax was played by the late Cornelius Bumpus, who was part of Steely Dan's touring band from 1993 to 2003, and also toured and recorded with the Doobie Brothers. Unfortunately, he passed away in January 2004 at the relatively young age of 58. He was beautifully soulful and melodic, and I was fortunate to have seen him with Steely Dan 3 times between 1994 and 2003.
Glad you finally made it to Kamakiriad. Of the eight tracks on this album, 4 of them are my favorites: On The Dunes (that epic fade-out!), Snowbound, Tomorrow’s Girls, and Florida Room…all of which you should check out.
Great reaction Harri. I suggest from the same album,the final cut on the LP,Teahouse on the Tracks. It’s a magnificent jam and makes you believe you are in a basement jazz club on a hot summer night. The whole album is yet another masterpiece from Mr Cool,Donald Fagen.
Good point about how clean and mellow the sound is, and the detail that “his voice is flowing” on top. This is an aquatic track, “pretty boats, sweeping along the shore” , you can hear the waves in the groove
I haven't seen anyone react to this beautiful deep cut. before. It's a long time favourite. Well done for doing/enjoying it. I think you should just cave and buy Don & Walt's complete discography. It's apparent that you really dig all the songs. In the mean time So_Outrageous should be able to suggest another 18 songs. Don's partner in crime Walter Becker produced it.
I sure never ever thought I would see someone react to this one. My wife hates this one. I love it though, along with everything that man ever wrote. Please check out another solo tune by Fagen called "Good Stuff".
Great review. As others have said, Donald Fagen is a genius. Donald is a great songwriter as was Walter Becker, both separately and collectively. I suggest you give a listen if you haven't to Fagen's album Morph the Cat. Brite Nightgown, H Gang and What I Do are spectacular jams.
On the paper/surface this is a Donald Fagen solo album but at a closer look it's, imo actually, a SD album!! Here's the thing the producer here is a guy called Walter Becker...yes the Walter Becker as in the other guy in Steely Dan! Further he's also credited as session player and the album sounds like '90s SD so that's why i say it's actually a SD album.
Consider this, if you will. If you think about musical evocations of the sea, what have you got? You've got Wagner with The Flying Dutchman, and you've got Debussy with Le Mer, but for waves breaking on a shore, and with a groove to boot, there's Donald Fagen and On the Dunes. It's head and shoulders. Hear those waves building, breaking and receding over and over and over, but with detailed differences? Man, he's nailed the sea, and probably PTSD too. Brilliant.
Donald Fagen & Walter Beck still are showing how music is done on so many levels. Please check out I.G.Y. from Donald Fagens Night Fly album. Timeless!
'... in the summer all the swells join in their search for sun and sand, for me it's just a joyless place where this loneliness began ...' I prefer Donald Fagan's "solo" albums. 1. Nightfly 2. Kamakyriad 3. Aja 4. Royal Scam ... Donald Fagan does not play saxophone, only keys. Drums is Chris Parker Soloist, Tenor Saxophone is Cornelius Bumpus - had to look that up, never heard of them.
This is a revamped version of an old song Fagen first recorded on his debut album The Nightfly, nearly 40 years ago. That was an excellent album. Sadly since then, nothing that Fagen has recorded has come anywhere near that standard.
Whut? It's an old song that was on his 2nd album Kamakiriad nearly 29 years ago, Nightfly is an extremely fine LP, but this song would have improved it. What informed you it was a Nightfly song?
I mean - The Nightfly IMO is a Top Ten album of the rock era. Even Toto and former SD member Jeff Porcaro thought The Nightfly should have won the Grammy over Tot IV. RIP Jeff.
Most of the most beautiful, magical songs in this world are unknown by the most. This is one of them. Spontaniously I name another one: A Remark You Made by Weather Report / Joe Zawinul
I can instantly recognize that Steely Dan vibe. Donald Fagen is a genius. How could anyone dislike this amazing sound? 🌺✌️
Absolutely
Congratulations, I believe you are the first reactor to play a song from Fagen's Kamakiriad album! The album is so very fine, Walter Becker produced it so it's really another Steely Dan record. I play this album all the time and would suggest you checking out Trans-Island Skyway, Springtime and the incredible Florida Room as well. Such great great performances!
Great album....and "Dunes" is one of the most memorable cuts. It's like you're in a different world......
Love this whole album. Bought new when it came out and it is one of my favorites
I like "Tomorrow’s Girls" and "Snowbound." Only 8 tracks but all very good. Lyrics have you trying to figure it out!
Love it beginning to end but this track is exceptional.
My 3 favourites from this album!
'Snowbound' on that album = similar brilliance .
The whole instrumental section sounds like waves crashing on a beach.
Hi Harry, the tenor sax was played by the late Cornelius Bumpus, who was part of Steely Dan's touring band from 1993 to 2003, and also toured and recorded with the Doobie Brothers. Unfortunately, he passed away in January 2004 at the relatively young age of 58. He was beautifully soulful and melodic, and I was fortunate to have seen him with Steely Dan 3 times between 1994 and 2003.
So miss Cornelius…he had such a great style, phrasing and fluidity to his playing. He knew right where to place notes and when not to play.
Look up Cornelius’ bio and the variety of musicians he played with (and for…). It’s truly inspiring…
Very true! He could also sing the stars from the sky, very powerful and soulful voice!
@@gitzah I just listened to him singing Drown in My Own Tears. Very nice, very bluesy vocals.
@@richkurl 👍 Heard him sing the California show with the Doobies. Awesome! ruclips.net/video/J9URZfqYf2o/видео.html
Beautiful! ❤️
Kamakiriad album~ like fine wine. This is best long distance night time driving music. My holiday album favourite is "Snowbound". Thank you 💃🕴🎲 🎹🎙🧤🧣🕶
Production on this track never ceases to amaze me. As well as the composition and arrangement , holy crap these guys are at a high level
Glad you finally made it to Kamakiriad. Of the eight tracks on this album, 4 of them are my favorites: On The Dunes (that epic fade-out!), Snowbound, Tomorrow’s Girls, and Florida Room…all of which you should check out.
One of the best fade-out vamps of all time. It could go on for hours for all I care......
@@williambeck6364 Exactly! Got transported to the beach on that one after emerging from the Florida Room!
Who played drums here?
Good album. But Donald's debut "The Nightfly" is the classic. My very first CD I ever purchased. You will NOT be disappointed. Guaranteed.
Great reaction Harri.
I suggest from the same album,the final cut on the LP,Teahouse on the Tracks.
It’s a magnificent jam and makes you believe you are in a basement jazz club on a hot summer night.
The whole album is yet another masterpiece from Mr Cool,Donald Fagen.
It even convinces you that you have to climb a set of stairs to get to the basement. just an amazing song
When they flipped the light switch on, you know it sang it’s way to the light...
Good point about how clean and mellow the sound is, and the detail that “his voice is flowing” on top. This is an aquatic track, “pretty boats, sweeping along the shore” , you can hear the waves in the groove
the album this comes from {kamakiriad} is a space age masterpiece...one of the 90's best solo albums...
I love the relentless instrumental waves, in the second half of the song.
The entire CD is SUPERB!!!
I haven't seen anyone react to this beautiful deep cut. before. It's a long time favourite. Well done for doing/enjoying it. I think you should just cave and buy Don & Walt's complete discography. It's apparent that you really dig all the songs. In the mean time So_Outrageous should be able to suggest another 18 songs. Don's partner in crime Walter Becker produced it.
Try “FLORIDA ROOM” from this album. You won’t be disappointed…🤘🏼😎
My fav DF song. Fourteen repeats, each one unique
One of my all time favorites. The sax and drums in the fade out are 🔥🔥🔥 btw there is a video where a drummer does a drum cover.
Yes. Tea house on the tracks
Snowbound, Springtime, Kamakiriad, Security Joan, The H-Gang . . .
I sure never ever thought I would see someone react to this one. My wife hates this one. I love it though, along with everything that man ever wrote. Please check out another solo tune by Fagen called "Good Stuff".
My favorite song on the album !
Yes!
HE'S MORE THAN THE SINGER....
HE PLAYS THE KEYBOARD....
PLUS OTHER INSTRUMENTS .
The end's like waves crashing on a beach.
Great reaction harri, LOVE it to, just so mellow and cool, he is a genius,😊
The long vamp at the end ebbs and flows like the tide.....
Ok Harri, welcome to Donald Fagan's Solo rabbit hole. Snowbound, Mona, New Frontier, IGY, Nightfly, True Companion. That's just a Start!✌️
Those are great choices. And I guess by Mona you mean The Night belongs to Mona.
Absolutely
One of the best DF solo albums, but WB's creative stamp is all over these tracks ... those boys!
One of my favourite Fagen songs. Thank yoj. Do the whole album then grt round to Morph the Cat. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
Superb!! Unmatched, liquid songcraft. Donald didn't play sax. This time, as noted above, it's Cornelius Bumpus. RIP and Walter, et al. 8'>)
Great review. As others have said, Donald Fagen is a genius. Donald is a great songwriter as was Walter Becker, both separately and collectively. I suggest you give a listen if you haven't to Fagen's album Morph the Cat. Brite Nightgown, H Gang and What I Do are spectacular jams.
On the paper/surface this is a Donald Fagen solo album but at a closer look it's, imo actually, a SD album!! Here's the thing the producer here is a guy called Walter Becker...yes the Walter Becker as in the other guy in Steely Dan! Further he's also credited as session player and the album sounds like '90s SD so that's why i say it's actually a SD album.
Sweet sound!
Consider this, if you will. If you think about musical evocations of the sea, what have you got? You've got Wagner with The Flying Dutchman, and you've got Debussy with Le Mer, but for waves breaking on a shore, and with a groove to boot, there's Donald Fagen and On the Dunes. It's head and shoulders. Hear those waves building, breaking and receding over and over and over, but with detailed differences? Man, he's nailed the sea, and probably PTSD too. Brilliant.
Donald Fagen & Walter Beck still are showing how music is done on so many levels. Please check out I.G.Y. from Donald Fagens Night Fly album. Timeless!
Please review WALK BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS off The Nightfly album
Absolutely
Rates with the vibe on Aja .
Next Sunken Condos
Love your comments as always. Next time you're in that mellow mood put on Maxine off Fagen nightfly.keep digging
Give a listen to his song, Morph the Cat
Donald wasn't just a singer - his forte' was keyboards as Chief Composer for Steely Dan. TRANS-ISLAND SKYWAY is a great cut off this album.
This song represents such a beautiful drummer using great taste without overplaying. Check out the hi hat work
'... in the summer all the swells join in their search for sun and sand, for me it's just a joyless place where this loneliness began ...'
I prefer Donald Fagan's "solo" albums. 1. Nightfly 2. Kamakyriad 3. Aja 4. Royal Scam ...
Donald Fagan does not play saxophone, only keys. Drums is Chris Parker
Soloist, Tenor Saxophone is Cornelius Bumpus - had to look that up, never heard of them.
That bridge! Not like an awful dream! lol
I like this album, but not near as much as "The Nightfly". My favorite track is "Trans Island Skyway".
Snowbound, On the Dunes, Tomorrow's Girls, and Teahouse on the Tracks for Me.
@@jml-rj5re - i really like Snowbound too.
@@doplinger1 The bass on Snowbound is ridiculous.
Actually I am smoking a nice cigar while the song is being played
This is a revamped version of an old song Fagen first recorded on his debut album The Nightfly, nearly 40 years ago. That was an excellent album. Sadly since then, nothing that Fagen has recorded has come anywhere near that standard.
Whut?
It's an old song that was on his 2nd album Kamakiriad nearly 29 years ago, Nightfly is an extremely fine LP, but this song would have improved it. What informed you it was a Nightfly song?
Not Donald's best album, never kept any of these tracks. More Leonid & Friends please!
Kamikiriad was a very disappointing album, but at least this song and a couple others (Snowbound, Tomorrows Girls) were good.
It was good! Just not quite worth the ten year wait.
Doesn't compare to the Nightfly, unfortunately, but I still like some of the tunes you mentioned.
Yes, out of all Dan, Donald albums the least favourite.
I mean - The Nightfly IMO is a Top Ten album of the rock era. Even Toto and former SD member Jeff Porcaro thought The Nightfly should have won the Grammy over Tot IV. RIP Jeff.
There is not a thing wrong with this album. Every song is good.