"A Blues For Nina" (Ahmed Sirour's Rhodes Piano & Jazz Drums Edit)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2014
  • FREE download at: ahmedsirour.com/track/2537080...
    A favorite film of mine, #LoveJones, and a particular scene/spoken word performance where I always felt there should have been MORE instruments included (not just the sax and upright bass in the original version), thus I added me playing the Fender Rhodes electric piano as well as some jazzy brush drums, and mixed and mastered it to make it sound better/fuller...and VOILA!
    A re-imagining/new edit of #ABluesForNina" performed by Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall, accompanied by Teodross Avery on Sax, Darryl Jones on bass, and yours truly, #AhmedSirour on the rest lol
    I did this really quickly and for the fun of it so just replay and enjoy ;)
    Ahmed
    P.S. - Yes, I finally changed the title from the incorrectly named, "Brother to the Night" to "A Blues For Nina" 😂
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Комментарии • 223

  • @ahmedsirour
    @ahmedsirour  3 года назад +111

    While I'm glad most of you had a nice trip through nostalgia (and I really do love this film and this iconic scene), I'm thankful for the small handful of you, over the years, who REALLY LISTENED and realized this version includes a Rhodes electric piano and Jazz brush drums that I added (which is NOT in the original theatrical or soundtrack version-the original version only has the upright bass and saxophone players in it). Indirectly, it's sort of a compliment from those of you who missed it, because that means it blended in that well enough that many people didn't even catch it, because if my edits sounded bad, many of you would actually be upset and distracted by that instead of focusing Larenz Tate doing his thing 😂 Anyway, for as long as RUclips let me keep this up (amazingly), please continue to enjoy, and thank you for watching/listening 😉👍🏾
    And remember, there's a free download of this version in the link in the description ☝🏾

  • @s.s.1694
    @s.s.1694 3 года назад +454

    A glorious day when women didn’t look like clones of each other and the men weren’t afraid to honor women

  • @bigsash4539
    @bigsash4539 5 лет назад +255

    “Say baby, can I be your slave?” *drops draws* 😩😭

    • @MiaCarter7
      @MiaCarter7 5 лет назад +9

      I paused the video immediately after that.

    • @ronniej7282
      @ronniej7282 4 года назад +5

      Hey bro for real it's time for them panties to drop....Is that alright 😎😎😎

    • @lerrylee8711
      @lerrylee8711 4 года назад +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @zionsrants
      @zionsrants 2 года назад +3

      🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

  • @thenewthought86
    @thenewthought86 4 года назад +240

    You know it's a dope scene when you feel your cheek muscles getting tired from smiling too hard and too long while you're watching it. I still got this movie on VHS

  • @joynbeauty3475
    @joynbeauty3475 3 года назад +110

    Is it crazy that I want to watch this movie again, for the 18 millionth time?!?!

  • @giantkiller56
    @giantkiller56 2 года назад +35

    This scene had all kinds of ninjas trying to write poems. LOL!

  • @yungjess8916
    @yungjess8916 5 лет назад +215

    His voice...oh my goodness 😩😩😍😍😍😍always been in love with him

  • @otouanne3494
    @otouanne3494 7 лет назад +99

    ''Is that alright?'' 🌹🌹😂😂😂

  • @oulaal-bashir1048
    @oulaal-bashir1048 4 года назад +20

    “YAAAS BABYYYY, TAKE YA TIME”, I know that lady cane straight from church

  • @kofi2018
    @kofi2018 5 лет назад +159

    Is your name Yemaya? Oh hell nah, it's got to be Oshun!!!

    • @sowhat...
      @sowhat... 3 года назад +4

      What did that mean? Sounds like Yoruba Orisha names or sth like that.

    • @Lilbro901
      @Lilbro901 3 года назад +5

      @@sowhat... basically

    • @sowhat...
      @sowhat... 3 года назад

      @@Lilbro901 what's the meaning though? Just saying random African names for no reason? Is it supposed to be a joke? I don't get it.

    • @Lilbro901
      @Lilbro901 3 года назад +7

      @@sowhat... look them up. He was likening her to African goddesses

    • @princess555o4
      @princess555o4 3 года назад +6

      @@sowhat... odhun is the yoruba goddess of femininity and beauty

  • @cammyminott
    @cammyminott Год назад +44

    Hands down, this is one of, if not THE most sensual, evocative, sensual, jazzy, bluesy, visceral, vivid love poem/scene in movie history. All sone without a ounce of clothes coming off. It's all done kn the promise of, in the intent, our minds at play.

  • @aparker-humes4360
    @aparker-humes4360 8 лет назад +204

    love this.. never gets old or tiresome of it

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  8 лет назад +5

      +A Parker - Humes I would hope not, especially with piano and drum parts I added to make it newer ;) Glad you enjoyed.

    • @ronniej7282
      @ronniej7282 4 года назад

      No it doesn't....

  • @ericreed2738
    @ericreed2738 4 года назад +54

    The Brother took it to a smooth place and effectually made his presence felt deep in her system. If you didn't feel that one your heart has grown ice cold.

  • @incredibilistic
    @incredibilistic 2 года назад +28

    A supremely underrated movie. One of my all time favorites.

  • @beautifulqueen3887
    @beautifulqueen3887 Год назад +6

    He did this scene in one take now that's great acting.

  • @marlynhunter6384
    @marlynhunter6384 5 лет назад +143

    So dope! There has not been a film or a score that comes close to this. #BrokeTheMold

    • @samanthabourrage
      @samanthabourrage 4 года назад +2

      Disappearing Acts is close! I love the movies and scores equally.

    • @amyhewlett5666
      @amyhewlett5666 4 года назад +1

      Nope.. I was thinking this which led me here

    • @Laughnowcrylaterx2
      @Laughnowcrylaterx2 4 года назад +1

      You obviously haven't seen enough films

    • @aberdeen1021
      @aberdeen1021 3 года назад +4

      Mo Betta Blues

    • @j.riffney193
      @j.riffney193 3 года назад +2

      Waiting to exhale soundtrack

  • @ahmedsirour
    @ahmedsirour  Год назад +28

    Because in the almost 8 years that I've had this up on RUclips, no one has caught TWO musical Easter eggs I put in there, so I'm gonna reveal the references I snuck in here starting at 1:12 which is a reference to Soho's "Hot Music" (a House music classic), and then at 1:58 is a reference to Miles Davis' "So What" (one of the most famous/greatest Jazz songs of all time). I know many were too caught up in the poem to notice that as well, but figured I'd share this secret, finally 😉

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  Год назад +3

      I should have had a contest or giveaway to see if anyone could catch those two 😂

    • @amyperkins1085
      @amyperkins1085 Год назад +1

      Okay, so first of all... HOW did I not even know this was here? 😩 This was a treasure chest of musical goodness that I ain't eem know existed. Thank you for doing this and sharing! Secondly, I did catch "So What," but I surely didn't catch the first one, so thank you for revealing them to us. My goodness, this was such an unexpected treat! Happy Monday!

    • @labriaardoin8765
      @labriaardoin8765 Год назад +1

      It’s distinctly different at 1:18

    • @labriaardoin8765
      @labriaardoin8765 Год назад +1

      I definitely hear miles Davis

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  Год назад +1

      @@amyperkins1085 Excuse the delayed reply but I'm very happy you enjoyed it and caught the Miles, but also the surprise you didn't catch 😁 Makes the experience more fun lol Was a pleasure to make this and share 😌🙏🏾

  • @evrydayppl6296
    @evrydayppl6296 3 года назад +31

    I automatically smile when I hear this

  • @marshacreary2442
    @marshacreary2442 6 лет назад +38

    'A Renaissance Man'

  • @ShereseNicole
    @ShereseNicole 2 года назад +23

    I just l o v e this scene, this movie, the actors, the era, the culture... everything

  • @Chrially2931
    @Chrially2931 7 месяцев назад +2

    “F_ck yo man, I ain’t worried about him.” That’s a man after a woman’s heart. That screams passion. I love it!

  • @user-go4kt8gf1w
    @user-go4kt8gf1w 4 месяца назад +2

    Nia Long looks so beautiful in that movie love Jones 🌹🌹🖤🖤

  • @miamelaningoddess1939
    @miamelaningoddess1939 4 года назад +16

    This poem gets me everytime lol just wet dreams and all

  • @monicagandy6723
    @monicagandy6723 2 месяца назад +2

    My favorite scene

  • @msladylibra8373
    @msladylibra8373 5 лет назад +48

    Whew Lord I had to come 👀 @ Larenz and hear his voice he was so Sexy in his delivery of this 💓

  • @jerryj920
    @jerryj920 6 лет назад +42

    Sept.8th: Happy birthday Actor Larenz Tate; "Love Jones" "The Inkwell" "Dead Presidents" "Biker Boyz" "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" "Power." Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, rhodiumears. Blessings

    • @shantorialaprade3091
      @shantorialaprade3091 6 лет назад +4

      Jerry Johnson I know I'm late but you forgot "Menace to Society"

  • @crystalharris-thomas1939
    @crystalharris-thomas1939 8 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful shades of my people. ❤❤❤

  • @Khris-zg4hm
    @Khris-zg4hm 9 месяцев назад +4

    Who else said the poem word for word while watching the movie

  • @misstee4662
    @misstee4662 Год назад +8

    I perform at Open Mic Nights often and I can't do a sizzlin piece without smiling like I'm crazy 😊😄 He slammed that! Snap Snap Snap Snap!!!! 🔥❤️🖤💚👑

  • @andreagumbs3882
    @andreagumbs3882 4 года назад +10

    Lord have mercy take me right now.

  • @yungjess8916
    @yungjess8916 5 лет назад +30

    Never ever gets old!!!

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  5 лет назад +2

      No, but I hope my added parts made it newer ;)

  • @thandomvimbi1558
    @thandomvimbi1558 3 года назад +3

    I don't know how many times I have watched this movie, since I watched it for the 1st time in 1999,I have watched it 30 times a year simce then

  • @drochell7037
    @drochell7037 3 года назад +4

    Happy 50th Birthday Nia Long!

  • @ladybugroyal5264
    @ladybugroyal5264 2 года назад +3

    Now that's how you "spose" to serenade this Varjaymalade💥🔥🚒🧯

  • @wrldtvlr2
    @wrldtvlr2 2 года назад +27

    So beautifully embellished. Love it.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much 😊🙏🏾

  • @kocokiss
    @kocokiss 5 лет назад +12

    🔶 Brother 2The Night 🔸🔸

  • @ChooseCompassion
    @ChooseCompassion Год назад +6

    Oh my… this gives me goosebumps every time I hear it no matter how many thousands of times. Darius. Mmmmmm. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kumjingon7860
    @kumjingon7860 3 года назад +15

    That Rhodes in the background... what a great sound!

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  3 года назад +3

      Thank you for noticing the new addition I put in there 😉👍🏾 As long as I've had this post up, so many people missed the whole point, deafened by nostalgia 😂

  • @sandrauptonhouston7248
    @sandrauptonhouston7248 5 месяцев назад +1

    It's alright. Love this trip down memory lane.

  • @ristovaltorez4740
    @ristovaltorez4740 Год назад +2

    Im mad that it took me 20 years to figure out who Yemeya and Oshun are. Ase

  • @symoneramsey1998
    @symoneramsey1998 6 лет назад +11

    A blues for Nina

  • @TheClosetRatchet
    @TheClosetRatchet Год назад +2

    Now that I know who Yemayá and Oshun are, whewww 🥵🫠😏

  • @BrEnDaNNNN_
    @BrEnDaNNNN_ 3 года назад +4

    Is that alriiiiiight ?? 👊🏼

  • @jasonbyrd1840
    @jasonbyrd1840 Год назад +1

    That " Yeah Baby " 0:19 gets me errtime....

  • @victorinerhodes9220
    @victorinerhodes9220 5 лет назад +28

    In love with this version.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  5 лет назад +4

      Thank you! Not many people get that this is a version of and not the original version 😉

    • @beautifulsurprise9424
      @beautifulsurprise9424 4 года назад

      I have seen this movie a million times years ago and I didn't notice any difference. What's different about this version?

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  3 года назад +2

      @@beautifulsurprise9424 You have to listen to the music. That's the point of this video (and listed in the description). The original version only had a saxophone and bass behind the poet...this one adds jazz drums and Rhodes piano/keyboard sounds, which is not in the movie or the soundtrack.

  • @oulaal-bashir1048
    @oulaal-bashir1048 4 года назад +14

    This movie is wonderful, and you got it just right with the instruments❤️

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  2 года назад

      Thank you very much and I'm glad you actually caught that 😊

  • @D0CT0RS0UL
    @D0CT0RS0UL 9 лет назад +33

    Dope track ! Nice vibe ! Respect, Peace & Music from Paris France

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  6 лет назад

      Thank you as always and excuse the delayed reply lol

  • @_TheMichaelOrlando
    @_TheMichaelOrlando 2 года назад

    Yessir this is smooth!

  • @Lopezcris12
    @Lopezcris12 2 месяца назад

    I miss tha men from back in tha day that sounded like this now all we get is "hey what's up what you doin at 1:00am"

  • @virileessence8122
    @virileessence8122 2 года назад

    Timeless...

  • @clynnclark8725
    @clynnclark8725 4 года назад +2

    Classic!!! Never gets old 😍😍

  • @dezzie1386
    @dezzie1386 3 месяца назад

    This was my mom's favorite movie. Lol still had the DVD. She's the main reason why I grew up loving the Arts. ❤️

  • @bighousefan2223
    @bighousefan2223 5 лет назад +6

    classic cool!

  • @janetlee5903
    @janetlee5903 3 года назад +5

    Wow that was mind blowing 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

  • @happymbele1663
    @happymbele1663 3 года назад +7

    Smooth as ever

  • @marcelofamiliaclassea2369
    @marcelofamiliaclassea2369 4 года назад

    Simplesmente Magnifica

  • @alexpriceonline
    @alexpriceonline 3 месяца назад +1

    Legendary!

  • @TheSkipPruitt
    @TheSkipPruitt 4 года назад +2

    Dope!

  • @MsRenny23
    @MsRenny23 5 месяцев назад

    Still puts a SMILE on my face!!!

  • @cannablisspremium9248
    @cannablisspremium9248 Год назад +1

    The way I had to SEARCH for this video. Love to Ahmed Sirour

  • @tamarajohnson2824
    @tamarajohnson2824 8 месяцев назад +1

    PHENOMENAL OH MY GOODNESS THE BEST EVER. 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @lakeshagadson357
    @lakeshagadson357 9 месяцев назад

    this poem should be on my Playlist

  • @gvothebarber7003
    @gvothebarber7003 3 года назад +4

    Everybody stay blessed and prayed up God love yall ✝️🛐‼️💙✡️

  • @Jesussaves32
    @Jesussaves32 10 месяцев назад

    Favorite love story ever ❤❤❤

  • @malayb1319
    @malayb1319 2 года назад +1

    My favorite part 😩

  • @shannonjeffries1865
    @shannonjeffries1865 9 лет назад +22

    I LOVE THIS! It's perfect.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  9 лет назад +1

      Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @J4dmTech1
    @J4dmTech1 15 дней назад

    Classic 😎

  • @InterdimensionalGnosis
    @InterdimensionalGnosis 7 лет назад +6

    Excellent job, man!

  • @SitinprettyProductions
    @SitinprettyProductions 2 года назад +3

    Great job ! Elevated the scene with your addition :)

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much 😌🙏🏾 Not many people actually pay attention and catch or acknowledge that, despite all the detailed description to point those additions smh 😏 lol Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

  • @mirrr5156
    @mirrr5156 5 лет назад +9

    This is perfect

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  5 лет назад

      Thank you...not many people take the time to realize this is an edited version that adds to the original ;)

  • @zungu19812
    @zungu19812 8 лет назад +7

    too dope.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  6 лет назад

      Thank you, and excuse the delayed reply :)

  • @mykoolo1
    @mykoolo1 9 лет назад +10

    Great re-work.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  6 лет назад

      Thank you very much and please excuse the late reply lol

  • @msjad68
    @msjad68 5 лет назад +8

    Niceeeeeee touch indeed!

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  5 лет назад

      msjad68 Thank you very much 😊

  • @SmarlyBazile
    @SmarlyBazile 4 месяца назад +1

    I only want to hear this version

  • @mstheballer1015
    @mstheballer1015 4 месяца назад

    Still my Favorite Movie❤😊

  • @teleshawells
    @teleshawells 2 года назад +1

    Hmmmm…im trying to decide if I like one better or the original! Both are great! Each give a different vibe

  • @relaxresetrejoice
    @relaxresetrejoice 5 лет назад +19

    My name is Saria. I sure wouldn't mind being called Nina though.

  • @caroleappling2007
    @caroleappling2007 Год назад +1

    Still fire!!

  • @CurtisWhitehead-wn5bs
    @CurtisWhitehead-wn5bs 4 месяца назад

    The Power of Spoken Word! ✊🏼🎤

  • @reneehurt387
    @reneehurt387 2 года назад +1

    Happy birthday to Lorenz tate. 9 8 thank you for a love ❤ story which could inspire more. We all need a little somethin somethin

  • @MAMAAYITI
    @MAMAAYITI 11 дней назад

    Yesss 💋💋💋💋

  • @Ember_Janer
    @Ember_Janer 7 лет назад +4

    Good job

  • @jayelguerrero
    @jayelguerrero 2 года назад +1

    After couple years I’m here today 2022 movie is still dope

  • @AdanReed
    @AdanReed 27 дней назад

    broke those cigarettes like “you saved my life and now I’m saving yours”

  • @Timothy-bb7nw
    @Timothy-bb7nw 11 месяцев назад +2

    Radio one underground G.side YES SIR ladies Hour 🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥😎

  • @edaG1852
    @edaG1852 Год назад +2

    Man I wish I had the instrumental to your edit. Well done.. I can clearly hear you worked on it (headphones on) so good.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  Год назад

      I thank you for your kind comment and discerning ears 😊I really did try to isolate the music from the vocals but it didn't come out very well. I think I'll try some different softwares to see if they can do a better job and then maybe repost it...or find the sax and bass guys from the movie and ask them to re-record it 😂

    • @edaG1852
      @edaG1852 Год назад +1

      @@ahmedsirour
      I can't ignore the difference in sound. Sometimes I couldn't focus on the poem anymore because your edit is so good.
      yes please post it if you can do it.
      If you should meet them, play that video to motivate them😀

  • @lunasimone2360
    @lunasimone2360 2 года назад +1

    🔥❤️

  • @williamdean4775
    @williamdean4775 3 года назад +1

    1:53 that look says it all

  • @pariss3921
    @pariss3921 Год назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @ivalinapasse2469
    @ivalinapasse2469 4 года назад +8

    Still Jammin!!

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  4 года назад

      Yes, but with new musical additions to it 😉

  • @88PLR
    @88PLR 3 года назад +1

    Game Gold 🏆

  • @courtneyjeffries390
    @courtneyjeffries390 2 года назад

    This movie is so underrated

  • @timothydavis6216
    @timothydavis6216 6 месяцев назад +1

    😊🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎤😋

  • @badbetty123
    @badbetty123 4 года назад +2

    Damn

  • @Adaeze209
    @Adaeze209 Год назад

    1:31 his eyes 😍🔥🔥

  • @tisha1532
    @tisha1532 2 года назад +7

    I wish there was an instrumental of this somewhere

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  2 года назад +3

      Now this is a FIRST! I'm pleasantly surprised because everyone usually comes on here and focused on Larenz Tate and the poetry itself and hardly catch the music (especially my alterations/additions it). Well, Tisha, let me see if I'm able to separate the two. It's not a perfect process, because the algorithms of today's music software that are designed to do that don't always succeed in doing that, but I can at least try and see. I'll let you know if it works or not, but thank you for inspiring me to even think of attempting it 😊🙏🏾

    • @tisha1532
      @tisha1532 2 года назад +2

      @@ahmedsirour Thank you. 😁😁

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  Год назад +1

      ​@@tisha1532 Well, I did try but it didn't come out well, unfortunately 🤷🏾‍♂There was too much going on between the crowd and Larenz's main speaking part to isolate the music from those vocal aspects. The only conceivable way to have just the instrumental is if I could have a saxophonist (the original or another one) replay the sax part, a bassist (original or replacement) to cover that part, and then add that to my rhodes piano and drums part. Not impossible at all, but just a lot involved without the necessary budget and time to make that happen lol Sorry, but I did try, though 😌🙏🏾

    • @jessicatreniece4468
      @jessicatreniece4468 Год назад +1

      ​@@ahmedsirourplease make this into it instrumental because I would love to see someone a certain someone choreograph it. I was born in 88 and still remember this for my childhood when I wasn't old enough to know better. I thank you

    • @jessicatreniece4468
      @jessicatreniece4468 Год назад +1

      ​@@ahmedsirourI believe in ya I know you can do it❤❤❤😊😊

  • @diauhnajohnson9616
    @diauhnajohnson9616 2 года назад +1

    Love Jones Job

  • @cassandrawright2781
    @cassandrawright2781 Год назад

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @yinasidzamba4063
    @yinasidzamba4063 Год назад +4

    Hey! This is so amazing. Do you have the instrumental without his voice in it I would absolutely love it. PLEASE let me know.

    • @ahmedsirour
      @ahmedsirour  Год назад +1

      Well, I did try but it didn't come out well, unfortunately 🤷🏾‍♂There was too much going on between the crowd and Larenz's main speaking part to isolate the music from those vocal aspects. The only conceivable way to have just the instrumental is if I could have a saxophonist (the original or another one) replay the sax part, a bassist (original or replacement) to cover that part, and then add that to my rhodes piano and drums part. Not impossible at all, but just a lot involved without the necessary budget and time to make that happen lol Sorry, but I did try, though 😌🙏🏾

  • @qxotic1
    @qxotic1 2 года назад +3

    I’m the blues in your left thigh, trying to become the funk in your right.
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