Tonight I’m featuring a truly marvelous Pinot Noir and a new find on guitar. The Pinot is 2006 Whitehaven from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. They also make my favorite Sauvignon Blanc. This Pinot Noir has a captivating plum fruit and bright cherry aromas. On the palate it is rich with cherry and strawberries; concentrated with a soft velvety texture. It’s normally $35.00 locally but I’ve now seen it on sale twice for $23.00. It is probably the best Pinot I’ve had for some time, and I love Pinot’s.
Now for the new guitarist. Thirty-six-year-old Steffan Schackinger is a Danish whiz on the instrument. He can be wild and crazy but he’s got a sense of melody that is really beautiful. His sound sometimes reminds me of Michael Dowdle and other times of Mark Knopfler, two of my favorites. Check out his website at: http://www.steffenschackinger.com/ . He has a very interesting story.
Be sure to watch the videos of him in a duet with violinist Jane Clark. She can really rip on the violin.
ElectriGuitartisry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-ksko-2HQ&feature=channel
City Lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnv66NDZ74&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221
Perfect Waves: Sounds like Mark Knopfler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX61Jlvd-Yw&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221&index=4
Bulldog Bite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTgxkQnQKjw&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221&index=5
Time (with Jane Clark): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GJs6Cj7X2I&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221&index=7
Steffan & Jane, Dixieland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=famYtHftpwE&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=FC0717F8258F5221&index=8
Cheers!
The Death Whisperer Series
The Death Whisperer Series available at https://www.amazon.com/author/dmichaelolive
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Argintine Patriota & John Mayer
Back in 2001, I working in my home office, when a song came on my son’s radio that hooked me. It was Neon by an newbie on the block, John Mayer. Now, I know he’s a teen heart throb but I gotta tell ya, I’m a fan. He is one fine guitarist. His first CD, “No Room For Squares,” has some mighty fine acoustic guitar on it and Neon is my favorite. John plays a lot of chords, a lot of very difficult chords, and he’s excellent at improvisation. I’ve said in the past I’m a fan of the blues and this kid can play. I hear all the time that this guy or that kid is supposed to be the next Stevie Ray Vaughn, but in my opinion, John’s got the title. He’s Stevie and Jimi Hendrix rolled into one. His voice interesting but I really listen for his guitar playing.
I love his version of “Message in a Bottle,” but the song that is a real killer (besides Neon) is In Your Atmosphere. Beautiful lyric and really fine guitar playing. And by the way, all you bass players, if you don’t have John’s “Try” CD, you need to get a hold of it. Pino Paladino lays down some mighty fine bass lines. Hope you enjoy it.
Neon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_M5cNcRcMk
Neon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzsEzD2fVwE&feature=related
Message in a bottle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmYys-ZjNrg&feature=related
No Such Thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya93JWrdxFc
Heart of Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS8NvoMudy8
In Your Atmosphere- little known but really beautiful, moody song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMVQ1synlaU
Love Song for No One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NuCuTOiqeo&feature=related
John Mayer Trio with Steve Jordon (drums) & Pino Paladino, one of my favorite bassists
Good Love is on the Way:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Nx6rzYBAc&feature=related
Wait until Tomorrow (by J. Hendrix): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bww30yl3Jps&feature=related
I got a woman—Steve Jordon lays down an incredible beat! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RckfbOm84Qc
I’ve been reading a lot about the wines of Argentina and Chile and I realized, I’ve never tried one. Well, I was perusing my local wine shop and they were having a sale on Tikal Patriota: $19.00. So I says to myself, “Self, why not try this one?” And I did. Keep in mind I knew very little about Argentinian wines other than their two most frequently used grapes are Malbec and Bonarda. The Patriota is a blend of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec. According to their website, Patriota is aged in French oak for 12 months. I realized as soon as I poured it into my glass that it’s bottled unfined and unfiltered. It’s kinda of a hazy purple color. On the nose, there are strong notes of black cherry and blueberry. On the palate, you can taste both the berries plus raspberry, currents, and a hint of chocolate. Long, lingering finish. It’s not a subtle wine, rather it’s quite powerful. It’s most definitely a winner. After I drank it, I did a little research, I found that Robert Parker at Wine Spectator rated it 90 while Wine & spirits Magazine rated it 91, so I guess I picked a good one. “Try” it with John Mayer’s blues CD, “Try (pun intended).
Cheers!
I love his version of “Message in a Bottle,” but the song that is a real killer (besides Neon) is In Your Atmosphere. Beautiful lyric and really fine guitar playing. And by the way, all you bass players, if you don’t have John’s “Try” CD, you need to get a hold of it. Pino Paladino lays down some mighty fine bass lines. Hope you enjoy it.
Neon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_M5cNcRcMk
Neon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzsEzD2fVwE&feature=related
Message in a bottle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmYys-ZjNrg&feature=related
No Such Thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya93JWrdxFc
Heart of Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS8NvoMudy8
In Your Atmosphere- little known but really beautiful, moody song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMVQ1synlaU
Love Song for No One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NuCuTOiqeo&feature=related
John Mayer Trio with Steve Jordon (drums) & Pino Paladino, one of my favorite bassists
Good Love is on the Way:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Nx6rzYBAc&feature=related
Wait until Tomorrow (by J. Hendrix): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bww30yl3Jps&feature=related
I got a woman—Steve Jordon lays down an incredible beat! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RckfbOm84Qc
I’ve been reading a lot about the wines of Argentina and Chile and I realized, I’ve never tried one. Well, I was perusing my local wine shop and they were having a sale on Tikal Patriota: $19.00. So I says to myself, “Self, why not try this one?” And I did. Keep in mind I knew very little about Argentinian wines other than their two most frequently used grapes are Malbec and Bonarda. The Patriota is a blend of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec. According to their website, Patriota is aged in French oak for 12 months. I realized as soon as I poured it into my glass that it’s bottled unfined and unfiltered. It’s kinda of a hazy purple color. On the nose, there are strong notes of black cherry and blueberry. On the palate, you can taste both the berries plus raspberry, currents, and a hint of chocolate. Long, lingering finish. It’s not a subtle wine, rather it’s quite powerful. It’s most definitely a winner. After I drank it, I did a little research, I found that Robert Parker at Wine Spectator rated it 90 while Wine & spirits Magazine rated it 91, so I guess I picked a good one. “Try” it with John Mayer’s blues CD, “Try (pun intended).
Cheers!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Eric Clapton & Petite Petite
Eric Clapton is probably my all time favorite guitarist, especially when he plays the blues. He is a consummate guitarist whether he’s playing electric or acoustic, but acoustic really shows off his skills as a bluesman. I’ve followed him since he was with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. Cream is still my favorite group. The selections below are all acoustic and there are some interesting ones. Lots of Robert Johnson tunes. Check out the solo acoustic versions of Cream’s Sunshine of Your Love and Outside Woman Blues. And his bluesy version of Somewhere over the Rainbow is wonderfull…one of my favorite songs that I used to play in coffee houses, but I did more of a Livingston Taylor arrangement. Hope you gain a new appreciation for his artistry.
W/ Mark Knofler: Layla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVvF0AeRLI
Driftin Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkm3UOhGN-A
Sunshine of your Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osalLZDo_SQ&feature=related
Malted Milk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGTXMqUrD0
Key to the Highway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oei5PTADpPM
Ramblin on My Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZqmvSOIflE&feature=related
Outside Woman Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oarej9z--E
Love in Vain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZCREueK6OI&feature=related
Stones in my Passway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UH6co6Va3g&feature=related
Got you on my Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6o5BE9WbsI&feature=related
Change the World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDIxcuPT7s
Broken Hearted with John Mayer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns0tW4c95aM&feature=related
Crossroads with Robert Randolph, John Mayer, & Sheryl Crow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P39UqSHQw-I&feature=related
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3Uia79MRrI&feature=related
And since Eric is quite a bold guitarist, he needs a bold wine. Michael David makes one of my favorite zinfandels, namely Seven Deadly Zins. This is another great wine from him. Petite Petite ($15.00) is a blend of 15% Petit Verdot and 85% Petite Sirah. Dark in color, it hits your nose with a burst of dark berries and a hint of caramel and plum. It explodes in your mouth with black raspberry, blueberries and dark cherries. Petite Sirah can be very heavy, but the Verdot seems to lighten it just enough. It’s long lingering palate of cherries and spice. It’s almost sweet for a dry wine. Very nice. Enjoy!
Cheers!
W/ Mark Knofler: Layla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVvF0AeRLI
Driftin Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkm3UOhGN-A
Sunshine of your Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osalLZDo_SQ&feature=related
Malted Milk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGTXMqUrD0
Key to the Highway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oei5PTADpPM
Ramblin on My Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZqmvSOIflE&feature=related
Outside Woman Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oarej9z--E
Love in Vain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZCREueK6OI&feature=related
Stones in my Passway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UH6co6Va3g&feature=related
Got you on my Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6o5BE9WbsI&feature=related
Change the World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDIxcuPT7s
Broken Hearted with John Mayer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns0tW4c95aM&feature=related
Crossroads with Robert Randolph, John Mayer, & Sheryl Crow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P39UqSHQw-I&feature=related
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3Uia79MRrI&feature=related
And since Eric is quite a bold guitarist, he needs a bold wine. Michael David makes one of my favorite zinfandels, namely Seven Deadly Zins. This is another great wine from him. Petite Petite ($15.00) is a blend of 15% Petit Verdot and 85% Petite Sirah. Dark in color, it hits your nose with a burst of dark berries and a hint of caramel and plum. It explodes in your mouth with black raspberry, blueberries and dark cherries. Petite Sirah can be very heavy, but the Verdot seems to lighten it just enough. It’s long lingering palate of cherries and spice. It’s almost sweet for a dry wine. Very nice. Enjoy!
Cheers!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Smither, Raitt, & Sauvignon Blancs
Well, I’m back after two weeks on the road traveling on business. It’s difficult to blog from a hotel room as I usually use a Sprint connection which isn’t the best thing for embedding videos. So, tonight I’ve got two of my favorites. One is strictly out of the mainstream, although you’ve probably heard his songs done by the second artist who went from obscurity to pop stardom.
Chris Smither is a fabulous folk artist and a great finger picker. I heard him back in 1990 and was fascinated by his music. He’s also one of Bonnie Raitt’s favorite songwriters. She does his song, “Love Me Like A Man” better than anyone. Also, in my humble opinion, Bonnie Raitt is one of the best slide guitarists around. I first heard her in Chicago back in 1974 at a Soundstage concert, just her and her guitar. Wow, she was amazing. The last song in her set, SRV shuffle features Jimmy Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, and Robert Cray, all blues greats. Anyway, here’s some blues for ya.
Chris Smither
Train Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfZ7QGjZL8
Crocodile Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xSOODkGJ64
Origin of Species: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNoQaB2LT0
Statesborough Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igMOZuh99bs
2000 Lotus Blossom Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wQMl_xcJRA
Drive you home again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68f6Glcq53E
Lay the old man down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMUEW1b2REE
Bonnie Raitt:
Love me like a man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVoOgwiYc8
With John Lee Hooker; I’m in the Mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4&feature=PlayList&p=2AB288E6AF24CE35&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21
Pride & Joy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mylo0piAgc
Thing called Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shnHm8D-XRk&feature=related
SRV Shuffle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb9HZIdvpoY&feature=related
Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite summer wines. They are crisp, light, and refreshing, great for sipping on a warm summer night while I sit on my deck and watch the stars. The Wine Spectator featured American Sauvignon Blancs in its latest issue and I’m glad to see them getting more press, however, for my money, and yours for that matter, I don’t think you can beat New Zealand for Sauvignon Blanc.
California versions of this wine are usually characterized by a lemony citrus and apple bouquet and palate. While some are very good, they can also be a bit harsh or biting compared to their neighbors down under. New Zealand versions seem to be softer, yet just as crisp with overtones generally dominated by a grapefruit bouquet and palate.
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($16.00) is a classic New Zealand style wine. It has that citrus grapefruit bouquet and light crisp palate, rich in grapefruit and pinapple. It’s got a bit of a peppery finish with a very pleasant zing. I rank it up there with my favorites (Whitehaven-$20.00 and Kim Crawford-$16.00).
In contrast, Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2007 also comes from Marlborough—the region that produces the best Sauvignon Blancs in New Zealand. The intensity in the nose is not as strong or distinct as other Sauvignon Blancs from the region. It has more of a California Sauvignon Blanc nose and flavor with hints of lemon, green apple, pear, and mineral flavors. The finish is crisp and long.
Both wines are good. The Wine Spectator rated the Nobilo a 92 while it gave the Kim Crawford a 90, although it included the Kim Crawford in its list of 100 best wines for 2008. My wife likes the Nobilo whereas I like the Nautilus, Kim Crawford and Whitehaven best. Just goes to show you that while the ratings of the various wine guides may give you a general idea of what’s good, in the end it comes down to a matter of taste.
You can’t go wrong with any of these. Try one this week and enjoy!
Cheers!
Chris Smither is a fabulous folk artist and a great finger picker. I heard him back in 1990 and was fascinated by his music. He’s also one of Bonnie Raitt’s favorite songwriters. She does his song, “Love Me Like A Man” better than anyone. Also, in my humble opinion, Bonnie Raitt is one of the best slide guitarists around. I first heard her in Chicago back in 1974 at a Soundstage concert, just her and her guitar. Wow, she was amazing. The last song in her set, SRV shuffle features Jimmy Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, and Robert Cray, all blues greats. Anyway, here’s some blues for ya.
Chris Smither
Train Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfZ7QGjZL8
Crocodile Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xSOODkGJ64
Origin of Species: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpNoQaB2LT0
Statesborough Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igMOZuh99bs
2000 Lotus Blossom Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wQMl_xcJRA
Drive you home again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68f6Glcq53E
Lay the old man down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMUEW1b2REE
Bonnie Raitt:
Love me like a man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVoOgwiYc8
With John Lee Hooker; I’m in the Mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4&feature=PlayList&p=2AB288E6AF24CE35&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21
Pride & Joy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mylo0piAgc
Thing called Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shnHm8D-XRk&feature=related
SRV Shuffle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb9HZIdvpoY&feature=related
Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite summer wines. They are crisp, light, and refreshing, great for sipping on a warm summer night while I sit on my deck and watch the stars. The Wine Spectator featured American Sauvignon Blancs in its latest issue and I’m glad to see them getting more press, however, for my money, and yours for that matter, I don’t think you can beat New Zealand for Sauvignon Blanc.
California versions of this wine are usually characterized by a lemony citrus and apple bouquet and palate. While some are very good, they can also be a bit harsh or biting compared to their neighbors down under. New Zealand versions seem to be softer, yet just as crisp with overtones generally dominated by a grapefruit bouquet and palate.
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2007 ($16.00) is a classic New Zealand style wine. It has that citrus grapefruit bouquet and light crisp palate, rich in grapefruit and pinapple. It’s got a bit of a peppery finish with a very pleasant zing. I rank it up there with my favorites (Whitehaven-$20.00 and Kim Crawford-$16.00).
In contrast, Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2007 also comes from Marlborough—the region that produces the best Sauvignon Blancs in New Zealand. The intensity in the nose is not as strong or distinct as other Sauvignon Blancs from the region. It has more of a California Sauvignon Blanc nose and flavor with hints of lemon, green apple, pear, and mineral flavors. The finish is crisp and long.
Both wines are good. The Wine Spectator rated the Nobilo a 92 while it gave the Kim Crawford a 90, although it included the Kim Crawford in its list of 100 best wines for 2008. My wife likes the Nobilo whereas I like the Nautilus, Kim Crawford and Whitehaven best. Just goes to show you that while the ratings of the various wine guides may give you a general idea of what’s good, in the end it comes down to a matter of taste.
You can’t go wrong with any of these. Try one this week and enjoy!
Cheers!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Goals, guitars, and Champagne
So, tonight is a celebration for me. Last January 23rd, I said I was going on a diet with a goal or losing 61 lbs and going from 247 to 185. Quite the task and I wasn’t sure I could do it. But this morning, I weighed 184. Success!! That calls for a celebration so I’m breaking the usual $25.00 price cap on my reviews and presenting Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne. It’s one of France’s best and ranges in price between $37.00 (my price) and $50.00. Wine magazines rated it as follows:
Wine News Rating: 92
Wine Spectator rating: 91
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92
One of the marks of high quality champagne is the size of the bubbles: the smaller, the better. The Perrier Jouet is fresh and lively with tiny, spiraling bubbles, delicate citrus and honey bouquet, and subtle complex flavors of dry fruit, vanilla, and nuts with a hint of shortbread and butter. Very clean taste with no bitterness or aftertaste. A truly grand champagne…and I deserve it!
And to complete the celebration: some of my favorite electric guitarists. Jimi Hendrix version of Watchtower is, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever performed, although I still ling the studio version best. Stevie Ray’s Crossfire is one of his best songs and Scuttle Buttin is some seriously amazing picking. I’ve included a non-video memorial to him with Life By The Drop, which symbolizes his life and recovery from drugs and alcohol. Jeff Beck is one of the most creative guitarists I’ve ever heard. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers is a classic. Also found a couple of duets of his with Eric Clapton, another of my fav’s. And last but not least, one of my blues favorites, Robin Ford. I love his song, “Start it up.” By the way, all you bassists, Robin’s bassist is Roscoe Beck, also one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them.
Cheers!
P.S. if the links don't work, click on the link to my myspace site at the bottom of the page. tose seem to be fine.
Jimi Hendrix:
All Along The Watchtower: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwCBh0z3Hs
Purple Haze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSW67ySCio
Red House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjOQ9r35uiU&feature=related
Machine Gun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVvtIS2YGVI&feature=related
Who Knows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znd7ud6Cw8&feature=related
Stevie Ray Vaughn:
Crossfire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYIjgl9xiUY
Scuttle Buttin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLKxvjbWULQ
Texas Flood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWLw7nozO_U
Little Wing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAG-kX_IlUw
In Memory of Stevie: Life by the Drop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ZPMScX9-k
Willie the Wimp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZI2z19vbQ
Mary Had A Little Lamb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFRi3TSkY8&feature=related
Superstition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37-yFGJngPs
Jeff Beck:
Cause we’ve ended as lovers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msPiKYuuRiQ&feature=related
A Day In The Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuhnEcSm5sU&feature=related
Freeway Jam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etzBXz30LQU
Scatterbrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgCbZdLhE1s&feature=related
With Eric Clapton
Further up the road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZBeerUD-zc&feature=related
You Need Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcEQlWcYS_4&feature=fvw
Robin Ford:
Rumba Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V7mZtHZZuo
Misunderstood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUXm3GKe2Y&feature=related
Start it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi0GF6K3yE&feature=related
You Cut Me to the Bone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOm4WTupfw&feature=related
Talk to your daughter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8yo5eymK5I&feature=related
Wine News Rating: 92
Wine Spectator rating: 91
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92
One of the marks of high quality champagne is the size of the bubbles: the smaller, the better. The Perrier Jouet is fresh and lively with tiny, spiraling bubbles, delicate citrus and honey bouquet, and subtle complex flavors of dry fruit, vanilla, and nuts with a hint of shortbread and butter. Very clean taste with no bitterness or aftertaste. A truly grand champagne…and I deserve it!
And to complete the celebration: some of my favorite electric guitarists. Jimi Hendrix version of Watchtower is, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever performed, although I still ling the studio version best. Stevie Ray’s Crossfire is one of his best songs and Scuttle Buttin is some seriously amazing picking. I’ve included a non-video memorial to him with Life By The Drop, which symbolizes his life and recovery from drugs and alcohol. Jeff Beck is one of the most creative guitarists I’ve ever heard. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers is a classic. Also found a couple of duets of his with Eric Clapton, another of my fav’s. And last but not least, one of my blues favorites, Robin Ford. I love his song, “Start it up.” By the way, all you bassists, Robin’s bassist is Roscoe Beck, also one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them.
Cheers!
P.S. if the links don't work, click on the link to my myspace site at the bottom of the page. tose seem to be fine.
Jimi Hendrix:
All Along The Watchtower: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwCBh0z3Hs
Purple Haze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSW67ySCio
Red House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjOQ9r35uiU&feature=related
Machine Gun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVvtIS2YGVI&feature=related
Who Knows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znd7ud6Cw8&feature=related
Stevie Ray Vaughn:
Crossfire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYIjgl9xiUY
Scuttle Buttin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLKxvjbWULQ
Texas Flood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWLw7nozO_U
Little Wing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAG-kX_IlUw
In Memory of Stevie: Life by the Drop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ZPMScX9-k
Willie the Wimp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZI2z19vbQ
Mary Had A Little Lamb: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFRi3TSkY8&feature=related
Superstition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37-yFGJngPs
Jeff Beck:
Cause we’ve ended as lovers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msPiKYuuRiQ&feature=related
A Day In The Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuhnEcSm5sU&feature=related
Freeway Jam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etzBXz30LQU
Scatterbrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgCbZdLhE1s&feature=related
With Eric Clapton
Further up the road: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZBeerUD-zc&feature=related
You Need Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcEQlWcYS_4&feature=fvw
Robin Ford:
Rumba Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V7mZtHZZuo
Misunderstood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUXm3GKe2Y&feature=related
Start it up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIi0GF6K3yE&feature=related
You Cut Me to the Bone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOm4WTupfw&feature=related
Talk to your daughter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8yo5eymK5I&feature=related
Monday, July 6, 2009
Artesa Pinot Noir & a Bass Guitar Extravaganza
Tonight, I’ve got a really nice 2007 Pinot Noir from Artesa (Artesa Carneros Pinot Noir). It’s normally about $25.00 a bottle, but it was on sale for $19.00. Beautiful garnet color with a bouquet of strawberries and cherries. On the palate, the nose is repeated augmented by hints of chocolate and light tannins. Very smooth drinker. An excellent Pinot Noir.
And to go with the wine, I’ve got something different. When I started reviewing guitarists, I mentioned that since I used to be a bass player (note the past tense) I liked a bit of “da funk” in my guitar music. Thus you hear a lot of slappers and tappers here. Well, tonight I decided to give y’all a taste of da funk. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite bassists. The list is by no means complete. Victor Wooten was reviewed individually so I didn’t repeat him here. But these are some of the best in a diversity of genres. Hope you enjoy them!
Jeff Berlin
Tears in Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiC5Xc5f7HE&feature=related
Bebop Solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0MiOEIG2M&feature=related
Jaco & Jeff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw3BV7V7ZbQ&feature=related
With Frank Gambale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6at4jSG3cUc
Mark King (with Level 42)
Mr. Pink Bass solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKI8pFqWm0s
Love Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXZoowWAPZA
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3gxj4nrW4
The Chinese Way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3gxj4nrW4
Billy Shehan:
Misc. song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9bG8hwZ9Bo&feature=related
Bach???: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVd-6EynSKM&feature=related
Alain Caron:
Slap solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkOYGlI-zoo&feature=related
Ink Illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITQd2NtbOKA&feature=related
Jaco Pastorius
Portrait of Tracy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXOnhzoC-i8&feature=related
Teen town: One of the greatest bass songs ever written or played.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91gqmiVXomA&feature=related
Birdland: Great song. One of my favorites by Weathereport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNSLCdXhmGA&feature=related
Dominique Di Piazza
With John McLaughlin & Trilok Gurtu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QstxltuJ-xY
Little Rose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCdGO2PZC-0
Improvisation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpZbaoBrc_E
Kai Eckhardt
Solo #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsuYOg-KS3A
Solo # 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4RWt_dyba4&feature=related
Rocco Prestia
Funk Bass Lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6x--c9SZak
Only So Much Oil On The Ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_5txk-Y9EM
Cheers!
And to go with the wine, I’ve got something different. When I started reviewing guitarists, I mentioned that since I used to be a bass player (note the past tense) I liked a bit of “da funk” in my guitar music. Thus you hear a lot of slappers and tappers here. Well, tonight I decided to give y’all a taste of da funk. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite bassists. The list is by no means complete. Victor Wooten was reviewed individually so I didn’t repeat him here. But these are some of the best in a diversity of genres. Hope you enjoy them!
Jeff Berlin
Tears in Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiC5Xc5f7HE&feature=related
Bebop Solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0MiOEIG2M&feature=related
Jaco & Jeff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw3BV7V7ZbQ&feature=related
With Frank Gambale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6at4jSG3cUc
Mark King (with Level 42)
Mr. Pink Bass solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKI8pFqWm0s
Love Games: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXZoowWAPZA
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3gxj4nrW4
The Chinese Way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3gxj4nrW4
Billy Shehan:
Misc. song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9bG8hwZ9Bo&feature=related
Bach???: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVd-6EynSKM&feature=related
Alain Caron:
Slap solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkOYGlI-zoo&feature=related
Ink Illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITQd2NtbOKA&feature=related
Jaco Pastorius
Portrait of Tracy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXOnhzoC-i8&feature=related
Teen town: One of the greatest bass songs ever written or played.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91gqmiVXomA&feature=related
Birdland: Great song. One of my favorites by Weathereport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNSLCdXhmGA&feature=related
Dominique Di Piazza
With John McLaughlin & Trilok Gurtu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QstxltuJ-xY
Little Rose: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCdGO2PZC-0
Improvisation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpZbaoBrc_E
Kai Eckhardt
Solo #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsuYOg-KS3A
Solo # 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4RWt_dyba4&feature=related
Rocco Prestia
Funk Bass Lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6x--c9SZak
Only So Much Oil On The Ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_5txk-Y9EM
Cheers!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Michael Chapdelaine & a nice Sauvignon Blanc
Michael Chapdelaine is unique. He plays both fingerpicking steel string and classical guitar. In fact, he’s the only person to win both the Winfield National Finger Style championship and the Guitar foundation of America’s International Classical Guitar Competition. I’ve included one of his videos of a Bach prelude as well as his contemporary fingerstyle arrangements. I absolutely love his version of California Dreamin. And when I first started playing the guitar and bass back in the late ‘60’s, I had every Ventures album ever recorded. Walk Don’t Run was always a favorite. But the crowning contemporary song, for me at least, is More Than Words. Beautiful! (Links aren't working tonight so copy & paste them into your browser or check out my myspace site www.myspace.com/dmichaelolive)
California Dreamin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0wVP4UrgpE
Come Together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u55G1VGuTfs
Rain dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdczUV8uN1U&feature=related
Heard it through the grapevine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Jq4XEuKdM&feature=related
Walk Don’t run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eyHKrd-hMA&feature=related
More than Words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDdt3fHTco&feature=related
Bach Prelude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc5QCNKCP0c&feature=related
I find Michael’s music soothing to listen to, so how about a Starborough Sauvignon Blanc to accompany it. Summertime is gonna hit hard this week here in Nebraska. We’re expecting temperature-humidity indices over 100 degrees. When the weather gets hot, I like a Sauvignon Blanc to refresh my parched mouth. Starborough is from New Zealand, so it’s got that citris grapefruit bouquet with a light, crisp taste of lime, grapefruit, and a hint of pear. A very tropical wine and great for beating the heat, especially since it’s about $13.00 a bottle. Try some when the heat hits.
Cheers!
California Dreamin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0wVP4UrgpE
Come Together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u55G1VGuTfs
Rain dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdczUV8uN1U&feature=related
Heard it through the grapevine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Jq4XEuKdM&feature=related
Walk Don’t run: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eyHKrd-hMA&feature=related
More than Words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDdt3fHTco&feature=related
Bach Prelude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc5QCNKCP0c&feature=related
I find Michael’s music soothing to listen to, so how about a Starborough Sauvignon Blanc to accompany it. Summertime is gonna hit hard this week here in Nebraska. We’re expecting temperature-humidity indices over 100 degrees. When the weather gets hot, I like a Sauvignon Blanc to refresh my parched mouth. Starborough is from New Zealand, so it’s got that citris grapefruit bouquet with a light, crisp taste of lime, grapefruit, and a hint of pear. A very tropical wine and great for beating the heat, especially since it’s about $13.00 a bottle. Try some when the heat hits.
Cheers!
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