Dave Brubeck — Blue Rondo a la Turk
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Proclivities wrote:
The story I'd heard of this song's origin was that Brubeck had been touring in Turkey and had taken in some of the local, traditional music. A lot of traditional music in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans is in 9/8 time, though often with a 2-2-2-3 pulse instead of the 3-3-3 pulse which is more common in Western music. Apparently, Brubeck was very attracted to the unusual meter, so perhaps the "Turk" in the song title may have more than one meaning.
Yes. Thank You for the info. According to Wikipedia, you are correct!
The story I'd heard of this song's origin was that Brubeck had been touring in Turkey and had taken in some of the local, traditional music. A lot of traditional music in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans is in 9/8 time, though often with a 2-2-2-3 pulse instead of the 3-3-3 pulse which is more common in Western music. Apparently, Brubeck was very attracted to the unusual meter, so perhaps the "Turk" in the song title may have more than one meaning.
Yes. Thank You for the info. According to Wikipedia, you are correct!
WonderLizard wrote:
The story I'd heard of this song's origin was that Brubeck had been touring in Turkey and had taken in some of the local, traditional music. A lot of traditional music in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans is in 9/8 time, though often with a 2-2-2-3 pulse instead of the 3-3-3 pulse which is more common in Western music. Apparently, Brubeck was very attracted to the unusual meter, so perhaps the "Turk" in the song title may have more than one meaning.
Very observant. Time Out came out after Brubeck and crew had spent some time in San Francisco with homeboys Guaraldi and Turk Murphy (the "Turk" in the song title). This one is as much a homage to their sensibilities as an exercise in time signatures. Yes, I understand some of the antipathy toward Guaraldi and believe it's largely undeserved. De mortuis nil nisi bonum.
The story I'd heard of this song's origin was that Brubeck had been touring in Turkey and had taken in some of the local, traditional music. A lot of traditional music in Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans is in 9/8 time, though often with a 2-2-2-3 pulse instead of the 3-3-3 pulse which is more common in Western music. Apparently, Brubeck was very attracted to the unusual meter, so perhaps the "Turk" in the song title may have more than one meaning.
Masterpiece! Pure perfection.
Blue rondo a la Bulgarian more like...
sunybuny wrote:
You lucky duck! I wish I was there!
So lucky to have seen him play in person more than 3 times.
You lucky duck! I wish I was there!
Cueburned wrote:
I Agree!!
I'd say it's timeless, but clearly it has so many times.
I Agree!!
Hmmm, JAZZ, nice 
Released Dec 14th 1959. Happy 63rd Anniversary "Time out". The first Jazz album to sell over a million copies. I was blessed to be given a copy as an 11 year old to open my ears to Jazz. I still am brought up to instant,complete concentration and a fond smile of nostalgia when I hear those first few bars. RIP Dave and eternal thanks 
PhoenixArtDj wrote:
I have an empty jewel box
I need to reobtain a copy of some sort. This whole album is revolutionary, 10/10!
If you don't have this record, buy this record.
I need to reobtain a copy of some sort. This whole album is revolutionary, 10/10! sunybuny wrote:
Twice. In the late 90's! Peak experience.
So lucky to have seen him play in person more than 3 times.
Twice. In the late 90's! Peak experience.
Michaeljcovel wrote:
What The World Needs Now . . .
More of this please and less sad sack folk singers in their many forms. Thx
What The World Needs Now . . .
So lucky to have seen him play in person more than 3 times.
More of this please and less sad sack folk singers in their many forms. Thx
Norwood9 wrote:
You LUCKY DUCK!!! I wish I could go back in time & sit next to you!!!
Saw him in Newport '61 and became a lifelong fan!
You LUCKY DUCK!!! I wish I could go back in time & sit next to you!!!
mgtom wrote:
And that is a GOOD THING!!!!
This reeks of 60's kool, man.
And that is a GOOD THING!!!!
nikmilligan wrote:
Go away for 15 minutes, it's all different when you return.
Mellow mix? Really....i've got indigestion!!!
Go away for 15 minutes, it's all different when you return.
Mellow mix? Really....i've got indigestion!!!
Saw him in Newport '61 and became a lifelong fan!
This reeks of 60's kool, man.
Pure rhythmic virtuosity!
"I´m thinking, why is there no 100 for rating this song???"
Felix (9 year-old jazz lover)
Felix (9 year-old jazz lover)
Cueburned wrote:
I'd say it's timeless, but clearly it has so many times.
jbarryc wrote:
Very nice observation!
Apparently the time signature is 9/8, so 2.25 legs seems more accurate.. .
A friend once said that the only way to dance to this song is if you have two and a half legs.
Very nice observation!
Apparently the time signature is 9/8, so 2.25 legs seems more accurate.. .
(( MASTERPIECE! ))
bdwhitepm wrote:
Dave sat in a big comfy chair, almost a barcalounger. But he had no problem commanding the stage. Great show.
c.
I feel lucky i got to see him in 1999 or 2000. Sure he was getting on in age and he wasn't completely with it back stage, but once he got on stage he was 100% on Point.
That was probably the same tour I saw him on. Ramsey Lewis opened for him, and he was so good we demanded an encore! For the opening act!Dave sat in a big comfy chair, almost a barcalounger. But he had no problem commanding the stage. Great show.
c.
If you don't have this record, buy this record.
A friend once said that the only way to dance to this song is if you have two and a half legs.
I feel lucky i got to see him in 1999 or 2000. Sure he was getting on in age and he wasn't completely with it back stage, but once he got on stage he was 100% on Point.
#musictosailby
#musictofranticallytypeinmyofficeby
#musicilove
#musictofranticallytypeinmyofficeby
#musicilove
MassivRuss wrote:
Don't you mean what's with all the 9/8 ratings? :P
What's with all the 8, 9 ratings people?!!!
Don't you mean what's with all the 9/8 ratings? :P
rita_johnson wrote:
The 50's were a pretty optimistic time in the USA. The future seemed bright.
So much of the jazz from that era seems to have an air of cheerful optimism
(mind you, I'm totally uneducated about jazz).
(mind you, I'm totally uneducated about jazz).
The 50's were a pretty optimistic time in the USA. The future seemed bright.
ce wrote:
Check Out UnSquare Dance by Dave !
This is so incredibly cool that it doesn't care if it sounds square.
Check Out UnSquare Dance by Dave !
On the World/Eclectic mix. Too cute.
Cueburned wrote:
Good one
I'd say it's timeless, but clearly it has so many times.
Good one
MassivRuss wrote:
crogers wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
The poster you're responding to (MassiveRuss) gave this song a "10" rating.
What's with all the 8, 9 ratings people?!!!
crogers wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
The poster you're responding to (MassiveRuss) gave this song a "10" rating.
So much of the jazz from that era seems to have an air of cheerful optimism
(mind you, I'm totally uneducated about jazz).
(mind you, I'm totally uneducated about jazz).
This is so incredibly cool that it doesn't care if it sounds square.
The first Jazz album I acquired when I was a young teenager. This is the track that got me "into" all the jazz concerts, clubs that I have visited all over the world and all albums that I own today. Thanks, Dave, Paul, Joe and Eugene. RIP Dave, Paul and Joe. You were all responsible for one of the greatest albums of all time, imho.
This is as iconic and beautiful as it was listening to my parent's album on the Hi Fi in the 60s. And as I was listening, I thought about Donald Fagen's 'New Frontier'...sure enough Bill was on the same wavelength as guess what song followed...? Yay!
expatlar wrote:
No shitskeez
One of the many jazz pieces that makes me just shake my head at the "I hate jazz" crowd. "Just play the right note"? WTF are you even talking about?
No shitskeez
Growing up - I remember a few albums my parents had. This one because of the amazing music, Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads, for the lyrics, and Herb Albert - Taste of Honey, for the cover.
BBoyes wrote:
In many Yes' albums there are similar brainteasers, too.
His time signatures are way cool. Is there anyone even remotely similar to Dave Brubeck? So glad I got to hear him live, more than once. Love the tempo switches on this one too. Brilliant. The antithesis of banal, repetitious pop.
In many Yes' albums there are similar brainteasers, too.
DanielHLloyd wrote:
I'm with you...
Why is there no ELEVEN rating for this song!?!?
I'm with you...
Why is there no ELEVEN rating for this song!?!?
Anyone home? Please fix the metadata to update Now Playing.
Dave Brubeck seems to have gone in a new direction.
Anyone home? Please fix the metadata to update Now Playing.
Hey Bill fix the metadata feed. Still showing Blue Rondo by Brubeck as now playing.
Ashloh wrote:
An 8.1 rating! Yea, go back to sleep! LOL ^_^
Zzzzzzz
An 8.1 rating! Yea, go back to sleep! LOL ^_^
Zzzzzzz
Credit for album cover art:
https://www.aiga.org/s-neil-fujita-1921-2010
https://www.aiga.org/s-neil-fujita-1921-2010
The countless times I have heard this piece over the years I suddenly picked up on a Gershwin likeness today, would I be incorrect ??
Cueburned wrote:
I like your comment.
I'd say it's timeless, but clearly it has so many times.
I like your comment.
I'd say it's timeless, but clearly it has so many times.
I need a "hanging out on a hammock" emoticon.
What a beautiful way to start the weekend on a beautiful May day.
This song makes you look at the day differently: time, space, light.
And it makes you walk funny.
This song makes you look at the day differently: time, space, light.
And it makes you walk funny.
j1sey wrote:
Truly art and
time
some have it!
Dave Brubeck is like Music to the Ears....
Truly art and
time
some have it!
Dave Brubeck is like Music to the Ears....
crogers wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
"clink" cheers!
Beautiful
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
"clink" cheers!
Beautiful
a masterpiece...always used this on vinyl to check quality of a playback system.
Very good.
Those Crazy Turks. by Turgut Ozakman,
A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility,by Taner Akcam,
A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility,by Taner Akcam,
Joe Morello!!!
idiot_wind wrote:
9/8 time - 4/4 in the middle part.
What is the beat/time in the beginning and end? Is it 9/4? I can never figure it out.
It way too trippy!!!!
It way too trippy!!!!
9/8 time - 4/4 in the middle part.
as Frank Sinatra said, "play it cool, man".
His time signatures are way cool. Is there anyone even remotely similar to Dave Brubeck? So glad I got to hear him live, more than once. Love the tempo switches on this one too. Brilliant. The antithesis of banal, repetitious pop.
At points it sounded like Gentle Giant, maybe this is where they got some of their beat from.
C'mon now this is pretty good stuff...
C'mon now this is pretty good stuff...
I don't get it either. And I'm sorry, that beat is far too fast for what I'd find relaxing.
crogers wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
crogers wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
MassivRuss wrote:
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
What's with all the 8, 9 ratings people?!!!
Must be something you just don't understand.
All hope is not lost however — sit, close your eyes and listen to it as if it were the background music for a wonderfully relaxing vacation you're having, perhaps hangin' out by the pool at a hotel on Maui, or cruising in a yacht around Montego Bay gazing at the beautiful beach, the beautiful sunset and the beautiful people, or maybe just enjoying a picnic on a woolen blanket under the sunshine of a gorgeous Newport afternoon - sipping a dry martini that your lover just mixed up for you with a smile. Expand those horizons — the world is a big place with a million ways to experience things. Don't sell yourself short.
What's with all the 8, 9 ratings people?!!!
PSD. But, then, what do I know.
idiot_wind wrote:
Yes, as far as I can tell... but it mostly manifests as a bar of 6 followed by a bar of 3 three times and then every fourth measure having three bars of even three.
And then, of course, breaks into a slicked-back "sup ladies" jazz groove, cause why not right?
Easy 10.
What is the beat/time in the beginning and end? Is it 9/4? I can never figure it out.
It way too trippy!!!!
It way too trippy!!!!
Yes, as far as I can tell... but it mostly manifests as a bar of 6 followed by a bar of 3 three times and then every fourth measure having three bars of even three.
And then, of course, breaks into a slicked-back "sup ladies" jazz groove, cause why not right?
Easy 10.
PSD
Some darn song has to be the greatest jazz tune of all time. I'd put this in line with Miles' "All Blues" and Sarah Vaughn's "April In Paris."
Antigone wrote:
It's the deadly drug "Master Musicianship!" Makes me hit the streets looking for more... and more...
Wondering just what mind altering substance likely fueled this masterpiece? 
It's the deadly drug "Master Musicianship!" Makes me hit the streets looking for more... and more...
What is the beat/time in the beginning and end? Is it 9/4? I can never figure it out.
It way too trippy!!!!
It way too trippy!!!!
so fun!
Quite fond of this !
That Oakland boy is ALWAYS a 10...Jazzcredible!
RIDICULOUS COMPOSITION!!!
RIDICULOUS COMPOSITION!!!
coding_to_music wrote:
similarities to Vince Guaraldi
Very observant. Time Out came out after Brubeck and crew had spent some time in San Francisco with homeboys Guaraldi and Turk Murphy (the "Turk" in the song title). This one is as much a homage to their sensibilities as an exercise in time signatures. Yes, I understand some of the antipathy toward Guaraldi and believe it's largely undeserved. De mortuis nil nisi bonum. CoYoT51 wrote:
Here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IWJYt1pdh8
Claude Nougaro sang a great version of this. "A bout de souffle".
Here it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IWJYt1pdh8
Wondering just what mind altering substance likely fueled this masterpiece?
CoYoT51 wrote:
right ! love his personnal version. Quite a challenge ....
Claude Nougaro sang a great version of this. "A bout de souffle".
right ! love his personnal version. Quite a challenge ....
idiot_wind wrote:
Possibly because your sweatshirt says: Ministry of Silly Walks.
Like walking down a street sideways, with a tilted body, taking three steps forward and two back, doing a few circles, and keep going forward. Always going forward
And people stare in wide wonder...but you are in a groove, you see? Who cares?
And people stare in wide wonder...but you are in a groove, you see? Who cares?
Possibly because your sweatshirt says: Ministry of Silly Walks.
grazie wrote:
nope :D
definitely NOT for people who generally don't like jazz
Good album, but highly over rated. Possibly the jazz album for people who don't generally like jazz.
nope :D
definitely NOT for people who generally don't like jazz
Claude Nougaro sang a great version of this. "A bout de souffle".
Like walking down a street sideways, with a tilted body, taking three steps forward and two back, doing a few circles, and keep going forward. Always going forward
And people stare in wide wonder...but you are in a groove, you see? Who cares?
And people stare in wide wonder...but you are in a groove, you see? Who cares?
Great album a Jazz album for people who like music !
grazie wrote:
I use this album when trying to induct a newb into the jazz fold. Very accessible without being overly simple. Personally, I could never get sick of this song.
Good album, but highly over rated. Possibly the jazz album for people who don't generally like jazz.
I use this album when trying to induct a newb into the jazz fold. Very accessible without being overly simple. Personally, I could never get sick of this song.
Good album, but highly over rated. Possibly the jazz album for people who don't generally like jazz.
gjr wrote:
To those, I would add Kind of Blue.
seminal jazz album. impossible to not have this in your jazz library.....along w/blue train and 'round midnight....three MUST haves
To those, I would add Kind of Blue.
By_The_Bay wrote:
Sounds like some prog rockers of the 70's may have borrowed from this.
THE SMART ONES STILL ARE..... By_The_Bay wrote:
No doubt. And most of them freely admit it. Glad they did.
Cool is cool.
Sounds like some prog rockers of the 70's may have borrowed from this.
No doubt. And most of them freely admit it. Glad they did.
Cool is cool.
where is that sax icon, BILL?Sounds like some prog rockers of the 70's may have borrowed from this.
an ole favorite…sweet for it to pop up….
As old as me and unlike myself this is not getting any older.... Love Brubeck
perfection.. still
Excellence always. I still enjoy listening to Al Jarreau's cover of this from "This Time", I believe
It's great to hear a track other than "TakeFive" not to minimize that track
Always call out for me the breathtaking cover (with lyrics in French) arranged and sung by Claude Nougaro.
seminal jazz album. impossible to not have this in your jazz library.....along w/blue train and 'round midnight....three MUST haves
unclehud wrote:
Yes, this is incredible...
hope you are having a great time right now...
Just loving that bass ... my head's a'nodding.
Yes, this is incredible...
hope you are having a great time right now...
Just loving that bass ... my head's a'nodding.
michaelc wrote:
We won’t get any older. And we’ll never die.
Don't know if I'd like the idea of spending eternity looking like that.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
We won’t get any older. And we’ll never die.
Don't know if I'd like the idea of spending eternity looking like that.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
We won’t get any older. And we’ll never die.
Everybody in my church loves this music...
Leaves me speechless.
Great stuff!
calypsus_1 wrote:
TAKE FOURby ~DRIVINGYOU
ANTONIO NAVARRO WIJKMARK ©2005-2012 ~DRIVINGYOU
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
Barcelona, November 21st, 2005
David Warren "Dave" Brubeck (December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) R.I.P.
calypsus_1 wrote:
TAKE FOURby ~DRIVINGYOU
ANTONIO NAVARRO WIJKMARK ©2005-2012 ~DRIVINGYOU
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
Barcelona, November 21st, 2005
David Warren "Dave" Brubeck (December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) R.I.P.
TAKE FOURby ~DRIVINGYOU
ANTONIO NAVARRO WIJKMARK ©2005-2012 ~DRIVINGYOU
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET
Barcelona, November 21st, 2005
David Warren "Dave" Brubeck (December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) R.I.P.
Thanks, Dave, and thanks, RP.
R.I.P. Dave. Thanks for pulling out this nugget, Bill.
RIP to this jazz master. You'll be missed.
Rest in Music, Dave. 
Rest in peace, Dave Brubeck; your music will live on forever.
I didn't know this tune. What an ear opener.
Something for all.......
Excellent jazz, but easily overdone.
Excellent jazz, but easily overdone.
I just love this! True awesomeness!
Yes, as far as I can tell... but it mostly manifests as a bar of 6 followed by a bar of 3 three times and then every fourth measure having three bars of even three.
And then, of course, breaks into a slicked-back "sup ladies" jazz groove, cause why not right?
Easy 10.
That is some trippy insight. How you get your ears to listen and then have a dialogue with your brain, who may not be in a comprehending mood...cause it's Friday afternoon.