I will be, and am forever moved by the work and artistry of this group. This recording moved me transcendentally. I have listened over 50 times and keep returning, It's the most lovely pop song and is so worthy of interpretation in the high art of jazz. I hope Jimmy Webb heard this. We all should.
I love how this treasure flies in under the radar at 3K views and there's more talent on this stage and in this classic song than probably everything and every song put together in the last 10 years on the pop charts and its literally billions of you tube views.
No exaggerations in that comment Steve-o. Most of the biggest stars in pop and hip hop don't even write, compose or produce their own music nor do they possess the talent to even play a instrument.
Kate McGarry is ridiculously gifted at bringing new interpretations to popular songs we think we know. Her version of "The Heather On the Hill" from 'Brigadoon' is deadly.
+Norman Agatep because of the utter force of the composer's emotions has been poured into it, and Jim Webb had loved this woman so much, but she left him (documented in 'macarthur park'), left him for a lineman in wichita. So in this powerful masterpiece, it demonstrates a true form of love, one that can finally let go, but a heart pure enough to be able to imagine the love and loss of even one's 'rival'. In music such as this one, I have found some reason to believe in the human race. Some true love, some honest goodness.
Regarding your comment about not understanding why hearing "The Wichita Lineman" song makes you weep.....there are a variety of factors. Perhaps it's the video? Or, seeing the singers in the video? Or the orchestra? Or, the orchestration? Or the instrumentation? Or, the tune itself? If you were to hear this tune played only on a guitar, or a piano, or even a non-chording instrument such as a violin, trumpet or flute...or even an unaccompanied human voice by itself, would you have the same reaction? There are few melodies which have a deep impact on the human psyche when sung solo with no accompaniment. Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, and perhaps some lullabies. Two reasons, to answer your question, are first, the melody of this Jimmy Webb tune from the 1970's, made popular by Glen Campbell. Second, the chord progression. This tune has a distinctive lyrical melody and chord progression which takes the listener somewhere. It has texture and color, and it touches emotions because of its melody and chord progression. Third, when sung by good singers, as is the case here, and accompanied by a great orchestra, playing a beautifully constructed arrangement, its like putting gorgeous clothes on a beautiful woman who has an equally beautiful figure. In most of pop music today (2021) we often hear an attempt to "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" , as goes the old saying. With this tune, you are seeing a silk purse made from silk. Wholesome, flavorful fresh ingredients, rich in musical nutrition, prepared exquisitely, and cooked to perfection...served hot for your listening pleasure. Norman, your tears and I both agree....you have excellent taste !!
I hear you! the same thing happens to me. Maybe its because I see my whole life when I hear or it makes me think of my dad.those are true but its just a masterpiece. check out the Aimee nolte, Alan pasqua, ben monder versions if you want
would someone tell me what happens at 3:20 ? - i'm french, and didn't know this song before i heard this wonderful version - now, when i found the original, it didn't seem to include this "break", and i wonder : does it come from some other song, or was it specially composed by John Hollenbeck ? (ot is it indeed part of the original, and i didn't notice ?)
Wow I haven't heard this song in so long
I love this song
I will be, and am forever moved by the work and artistry of this group. This recording moved me transcendentally. I have listened over 50 times and keep returning, It's the most lovely pop song and is so worthy of interpretation in the high art of jazz. I hope Jimmy Webb heard this. We all should.
Thank you very much!
I love how this treasure flies in under the radar at 3K views and there's more talent on this stage and in this classic song than probably everything and every song put together in the last 10 years on the pop charts and its literally billions of you tube views.
Wow, hyperbole much?
No exaggerations in that comment Steve-o. Most of the biggest stars in pop and hip hop don't even write, compose or produce their own music nor do they possess the talent to even play a instrument.
Music and enjoyability isn't about talent, it's about taste, perception, and what makes you feel good-- jazz is complicated.
No point is disparaging or fretting over "other" music, when something this wonderful exists
As you say, this beauty flies in under the radar, massive talent on stage and it's definitely no exaggeration to say that John Hollenbeck is The Man.
Thank you all for this beautiful tribute, arrangement and raw performance - congrats!
This is genius . . . you really have to read behind the lines to see a great song for what it is . . . this is something both Kate and Theo do well
Thank you, budlift!
Just saw Hollenbeck and His Large Band at Virginia Tech and this was their encore. Great show! Great song! Beautiful arrangement.
i SOOOOO love this and thank Mike Titlebaum Ithaca College for his part of their presence and performance of this incredible version!!!
Kate McGarry is ridiculously gifted at bringing new interpretations to popular songs we think we know. Her version of "The Heather On the Hill" from 'Brigadoon' is deadly.
holy shit this is awesome
What a song. What a great song. What a great arrangement.
I still don't understand why this song makes me weep.
+Norman Agatep because of the utter force of the composer's emotions has been poured into it, and Jim Webb had loved this woman so much, but she left him (documented in 'macarthur park'), left him for a lineman in wichita. So in this powerful masterpiece, it demonstrates a true form of love, one that can finally let go, but a heart pure enough to be able to imagine the love and loss of even one's 'rival'. In music such as this one, I have found some reason to believe in the human race. Some true love, some honest goodness.
'cause it's a Webb Song, Even an alien would feel weepy, that's the simple truth. "Nothing is sad, 'till ist ends. than, everything is."
Regarding your comment about not understanding why hearing "The Wichita Lineman" song makes you weep.....there are a variety of factors. Perhaps it's the video? Or, seeing the singers in the video? Or the orchestra? Or, the orchestration? Or the instrumentation? Or, the tune itself? If you were to hear this tune played only
on a guitar, or a piano, or even a non-chording instrument such as a violin, trumpet or flute...or even an unaccompanied human voice by itself, would you have the same reaction?
There are few melodies which have a deep impact on the human psyche when sung solo with no accompaniment. Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, and perhaps some lullabies. Two reasons, to answer your question, are first, the melody of this Jimmy Webb tune from the 1970's, made popular by Glen Campbell. Second, the chord progression.
This tune has a distinctive lyrical melody and chord progression which takes the listener somewhere. It has texture and color, and it touches emotions because of its melody and chord progression. Third, when sung by good singers, as is the case here, and accompanied by a great orchestra, playing a beautifully constructed arrangement, its like putting gorgeous clothes on a beautiful woman who has an equally beautiful figure.
In most of pop music today (2021) we often hear an attempt to "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" , as goes the old saying. With this tune, you are seeing a silk purse made from silk.
Wholesome, flavorful fresh ingredients, rich in musical nutrition, prepared exquisitely, and cooked to perfection...served hot for your listening pleasure. Norman, your tears and I both agree....you have excellent taste !!
I hear you! the same thing happens to me. Maybe its because I see my whole life when I hear or it makes me think of my dad.those are true but its just a masterpiece. check out the Aimee nolte, Alan pasqua, ben monder versions if you want
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Nice !!
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would someone tell me what happens at 3:20 ? - i'm french, and didn't know this song before i heard this wonderful version - now, when i found the original, it didn't seem to include this "break", and i wonder : does it come from some other song, or was it specially composed by John Hollenbeck ? (ot is it indeed part of the original, and i didn't notice ?)
Wow
prairie tumbleweeds...
Sorry guys, this doesn't work for me. Wichita Lineman and Kate McGarry is singing....? WHY THE HELL?
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