From the album "Time Out" (1959), full of rhythmic puns. "Take Five" is in 5/4; "Three to Get Ready" is in 3/4, except when it isn't; "Kathy's Waltz" is in 4/4 because conventions are stupid; "Pick up Sticks" in six.
my little cousin from France went to see him play at la place des arts with my mom. Big jazz fan (plays the piano himself since he was a child) and he wrote a letter to Dave Brubeck, which my mom gave to someone working at the doors... I think it was during intermission, they came to see my mom and told them to wait at the end of the concert... little cousin got to meet Mr Brubeck after the concert... kid was soooo soooo happy...
Oh I meant moreso the vibe. The work is of course there, and that wasn't to diminish that, but moreso this is what effortlessly cool as a concept sounds like.
It's especially nice because he composed it to show off the incredible skill & musicianship of Joe Morello, the drummer. I love when people who play lead instruments highlight the badassery of their accompanists.
It's such a great introduction to a world that goes beyond 4/4. Intimidating at first until you count it out and realize that its actually a very simple time signature
Right on. I believe it’s essentially why the song is titled that way. Kinda common thing in jazz with the titles and time signatures. Wes Montomery has a song called “Four on Six” because he’s playing a 4/4 rhythm feel on top of a 6/8 beat
DougTheLlama
Probably my favorite Jazz song
desalniettemin
This song never gets boring.
fantabuloustimewaster
From the album "Time Out" (1959), full of rhythmic puns. "Take Five" is in 5/4; "Three to Get Ready" is in 3/4, except when it isn't; "Kathy's Waltz" is in 4/4 because conventions are stupid; "Pick up Sticks" in six.
unluckyandbored
The camera crew who shot this did everything they could to hide the black man of the group.
copperdomebodhi
Damn, he was good. Either the hippest of the squares or squarest of the hip.
xsculder
my little cousin from France went to see him play at la place des arts with my mom. Big jazz fan (plays the piano himself since he was a child) and he wrote a letter to Dave Brubeck, which my mom gave to someone working at the doors... I think it was during intermission, they came to see my mom and told them to wait at the end of the concert... little cousin got to meet Mr Brubeck after the concert... kid was soooo soooo happy...
StevenBecker
South park...south park....you can play bass
Grapeape2000
Also look up Turkish Rondo and Unsquare dance
MistryBabylon
The drum solo is incredible and my favorite part of this video
soulseekbob2320
Still one of the best tunes ever !!
5v4297j9fj1
Wasn’t it Paul Desmond who wrote Take Five?
cowgoesmoo1
Yes. Yes it was.
southoffrance
Al Jarreau has a fantastic scat version of this. About 2 minutes in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhq7fSrXn0c
thedarkcanuck
5 out of 4 musicians love this song
Emjayen
I should play some SimCity3K
dcondogg
Thanks for the cool link.
EvilEmperorXurg
Everybody loves good sax
presswc
*hurls a chair* “Was he rushing or was he dragging?”
ThisIsMyUsernameThereAreManyLikeIt
One of the smoothest things ever
BrentonCoppick
Tik tok shortens it -how stupid
SlamCampbell
This is what effortlessly cool sounds like.
DdCno1
I know what you mean, but if you read into the history behind this song, you'll find out that that it was anything but effortless.
SlamCampbell
Oh I meant moreso the vibe. The work is of course there, and that wasn't to diminish that, but moreso this is what effortlessly cool as a concept sounds like.
Efreeti
The Dave Brubeck Quartet*. The song was written by member Paul Desmond. No hate for Brubeck, just want the rest of them to be remembered.
parabolic000
neglecting Paul Desmond's sax contributions is a fucking crime, esp. since he composed the piece.
5v4297j9fj1
Thanks, didn’t see you wrote that first
parabolic000
you've got some great cats. No snark or nothing, just--cats!
phalanxausage
It's especially nice because he composed it to show off the incredible skill & musicianship of Joe Morello, the drummer. I love when people who play lead instruments highlight the badassery of their accompanists.
31knight
Rhapsody in Blue
wadatahmydamie
Blue Rondo à la Turk is one of the better songs Rush sampled, for their song Natural Science
QuanticChaos
Here's a full length version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT9Eh8wNMkw
Kyen155
GordonFreeman59
Merci <3
slidewhistlesymphony
Jazz is where it's at!
Misora
Don't get me wrong, I do like hot jazz but cool jazz hits it just right for me.
sme2812
What went wrong during the first four?
southoffrance
In reality, not even take #20.
aQuantumofAnarchy
They were all in the wrong time signature.
Functionater
Elite ball knowledge +1
pm1001
If a dry martini could play sax, this is what it would sound like
VincitQuiSeVincit
MCpeepantz
For some reason I read this in Sean Connerys voice...
NewHopeAnnex
aloharamada
"If a dry martini could play shax, thish ish what it would shound like"
Profozpin
"Sshaken, nhot shtirred"
ArchaeoEejit
All I can think when I see this is "keep the black guy out of frame"
unluckyandbored
That was one of the goals, yes.
QuanticChaos
NotAllowedToArgueUnlessYouPay
Maybe it's because he wasn't wearing glasses.
ps238principal
No kidding. Just a few inches to the right or left and all three musicians could be there, but noooooo, that might freak some people out.
CptJohnYossarian
Hey dude. The drummer is a musician too!
Gargwill
No that's just someone who hangs out with musicians.
ShoeMartin
5/4 time signature
kevbot5000
I'm pretty sure dudes had a conversation about whether it was possible to swing in 5/4 time and wrote this song, which, mission accomplished.
tylerlarson
Someone pointed out that 5/4 always sounds like either[ 1-2-3, 1-2] or [1-2, 1-2-3] and it's a whole lot easier to spot.
thedarkcanuck
It's such a great introduction to a world that goes beyond 4/4. Intimidating at first until you count it out and realize that its actually a very simple time signature
Efreeti
No kidding. Here's another beautiful example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyE7i6UE16I
ShoeMartin
Well-said! There is a world beyond 4/4 indeed
FlyingGiantElk
What odd times we live in.
ShoeMartin
Ha! +1
AnotherSnarkyComment
Thanks, I wasn't certain, but when you commented 5/4, I could magically count it all of a sudden
ShoeMartin
Right on. I believe it’s essentially why the song is titled that way. Kinda common thing in jazz with the titles and time signatures. Wes Montomery has a song called “Four on Six” because he’s playing a 4/4 rhythm feel on top of a 6/8 beat
AnotherSnarkyComment
Thanks ShoeMartin.
ShoeMartin
Welcome!