I dont mess w/Applause issues... I'll hold out even for a late-period BN reish... the couple Applauses that I've heard were like Pickwick quality
I think Applause was a budget label, going by their weird packaging. In the '80s, before Blue Note became the hot retro company with the cratediggers, I used to see Applause LP's all over the place, reissuing Blue Note elpees right and left.
"For the rabid audiophiles in Japan, Herbie Hancock went to Tokyo to record a direct-to-disc LP that later became one of the world's earliest CD releases. Due perhaps to the arduous one-take-only nature of the direct-to-disc process, Hancock takes the rare step of using a second keyboardist, Webster Lewis, to handle the multiple electronic textures; the rest of the cast is a quorum of Headhunters (Bennie Maupin, reeds; Paul Jackson, bass; Bill Summers, percussion), plus guitarist Ray Obiedo and drummer Alphonse Mouzon. Understandably, the music sometimes sounds a bit inhibited and structured but there are some refreshingly jarring rhythmic disruptions in "Butterfly," "Shiftless Shuffle" eventually develops a fine roadhouse groove, and the extended "I Thought It Was You" cuts the original version on Sunlight. The excellent LP sound is superior to that of the CD -- especially the rock-solid bass and drums. Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide"
Its hard to pick a favorite as i celebrate his catalog. One lp that hasn't been mentioned but I dig is Dedication a Japanese direct cutting solo LP he recorded in 74 i think. Nobu sounds like minimal techno as he builds up loops of himself. Also came with a very dope poster.
Anyone know the story behind why Hancock & Freddie Hubbard had a fallin out in early 80's? Which is why Wynton Marsalis was recruited for the V.S.O.P gigs.
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I think Applause was a budget label, going by their weird packaging. In the '80s, before Blue Note became the hot retro company with the cratediggers, I used to see Applause LP's all over the place, reissuing Blue Note elpees right and left.
what's the Live album where he plays w/ 2 or three different groups.
One group has Wah Wah Watson & Ray Parker Jr.
The other is the Headhunters cats and the other might be Hubbard and them.
I cant seem to find it at his website. double album steez.
definately
got it
finally, someone else is feelin' it!!
very good live piano battle.
What the word on The Directstep LP?
I never heard it.
hit me...
Check it yourself:
http://sharebee.com/ce95bfe5
Thanx-
How many damn steps does this take to DL? Shit is like a maze.
thats exactly what i think too...
Luckily it's a favourite LP thread.
Nice one. I'd not heard it either. Google say:
"For the rabid audiophiles in Japan, Herbie Hancock went to Tokyo to record a direct-to-disc LP that later became one of the world's earliest CD releases. Due perhaps to the arduous one-take-only nature of the direct-to-disc process, Hancock takes the rare step of using a second keyboardist, Webster Lewis, to handle the multiple electronic textures; the rest of the cast is a quorum of Headhunters (Bennie Maupin, reeds; Paul Jackson, bass; Bill Summers, percussion), plus guitarist Ray Obiedo and drummer Alphonse Mouzon. Understandably, the music sometimes sounds a bit inhibited and structured but there are some refreshingly jarring rhythmic disruptions in "Butterfly," "Shiftless Shuffle" eventually develops a fine roadhouse groove, and the extended "I Thought It Was You" cuts the original version on Sunlight. The excellent LP sound is superior to that of the CD -- especially the rock-solid bass and drums. Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide"
And here it is, in all it's 128K glory!
(No hatt to the shaer btw - 128 is better than 0)
I have it on vinyl only and am too lazy to record rip and upload