FW: Marvin

Lee Gordon
Sun, 15 Mar 1998 10:01:57 -0800


> Group
>
> Keeping this thread alive, frankly I'm surprised y'all haven't even
> mentioned "Mercy, Mercy, Me (The Ecology)". That particular tune from
> Mr. Gaye is my all-time, hands-down favorite. IMHO, it encapsulates
> issues that are timeless, the environment and it's necessity, our
> treatment of species on this planet, our treatment of each other, in
> such a way as to carry massive relevance even though the song was
> released almost 25 years ago. No other composition even comes close
> (suggestions?), especially given the actual length of the tune. It
> grooves, haunts, and enlightens all at the same time, increasing in
> power with each listen. That vibe is the precursor to this acid jazz
> movement we so enjoy- enlightenment through the groove...
>
> Now, the brother's other cuts are amazing, particularly from that
> mid-seventies time period, but this one shines. Whatch'all think?
>
> Lee
>
>
> Oh, P.S....
> Now rolling in my CDRom is Lamb "Lamb". Others nearby are:
> Both Headz 2a & 2b (what's up with Folk Implosion's "Simean Groove"?
> it's soooo hard!)
> Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (need to get Smokin', though)
> Laurnea
> Hardcastle 2
> Roni Size "Heroes- remix"
> Shadow- Preemptive Strike
> janet- janet ("if" is still the bomb..."make you call out my name...")
> Nuyorican Soul
> Two "Best of's": Miles Davis/Gil Evans, Fields Of Gold- Sting
> 1984-1994
> Pharcyde- Labcabincalifornia (check out the words in "She Said")
> Loose Ends- Look How Long
> Funki Porcini- Hed Phone Sex
> Lil' Louis and the World- Journey With The Lonely
>
>
> peace.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edgard Beckand [SMTP:E.beckand@student.kun.nl]
> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 1998 4:43 AM
> To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
> Subject: Re: Marvin
>
> At 11:08 13-3-98 -0500, you wrote:
> >>How 'bout U guys, are there any records that you've played 4 friends
> >>which got them completely buggin', more than just the usual "hey
> man, this
> >>is pretty cool"?
>
> This string created an interesting list of albums, but until now
> nobody
> mentioned the work of Sly and the Family Stone. The albums 'there's a
> riot
> going on' and 'Fresh' got some of my friends "completely buggin'". I
> also
> share the opinion that Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock etc. are a few of
> these
> essential 'must hear' artists.
>
> Albums which also have this 'must hear' status are:
>
> Herbie Hancock - Secrets (already mentioned)
> Al Green - I'm Still In Love With You
> Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man (everybody likes this guy)
> Grover Washington Jr. - Live at the Bijou
> Gil Scott-Heron - Moving Target (I know, I have to check out Winter In
> America)
> James Brown - Slaughter's Big Rip Off
> Jeune - Back to reality
>
> to name a few..
>
> Keep the good vibes goin'
>
> Greetz Oldskool Ed