435. Thomas Dolby / Beauty of a Dream

[@thomasdolby]

Leeee, thank you so much for featuring my song, and your great playing. This is a very special one for me, and it connects back to you in a magical way. And thanks to all your subscribers too, for their kind comments. If you get a chance, please pin this message so they know how grateful I am! x Thomas

[@thisoldcompactdisc]

Thomas Dolby, Thanks for all of your beautiful music. I’ve been a fan ever since I first heard Wind Power in 1982. Your music has been part of my life soundtrack. I hope someday you have a concert in Sweden. I would love to meet you, as it would be an honor and privilege. Cheers mate! 😉

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

Possibly my favorite music creator... Love it all, still I have to mention a few... Airwaves... Mulu the Rain Forest... Beauty of a Dream... Valley of the Mind's Eye... Oceanea... Simone... Seventeen Hills... ❤🤪❤

[@susskinsgamer]

Love that album. Love Thomas Dolby. I had no idea that you played on that song.

[@petercarrington948]

Thomas Dolby is such an inspirational artist with incredible depth and feeling. I love his work. The Golden age of Wireless still gives me goosebumps.

[@TennisOnion]

Thank you for so many wonderful musical creations Mr. Dolby. I often play Floating City on repeat during my work day...

[@TennisOnion]

Dolby is amazing, and Oceanea, Flat Earth, and others are simply masterpieces

[@Cambodia69]

Anyone here ever listen to Thomas Dolby's "Screen Kiss" with the late Matthew Seligman (14 July 1955 - 17 April 2020) on fretless? One of my favorite bass lines of any tune of any genre of music.

[@basehead617]

beautiful song!

[@nowotone]

One of my favourite songs!

[@andyanderson398]

Thomas is a genius plain and simple- the man can do anything. I can't imagine what his brain is like- it's a wild place. What he did with analog synths in the 80s and made them sound organic and alive was insane. His musical composition is always catchy yet never predictable, every chord is a new turn but always comes around where you want to hear it again and again. And that is HARD TO DO.

[@josephinei.6971]

Well said! And so right.🌹

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

you said it; genius, plain and simple... probably my favorite music creator/producer... IMO he is without peer... like Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder... peerless...

[@chucku00]

So many masterpieces Leland has contributed to... love your appreciation of Thomas. I'm sure Terry Jackson was smiling during the recording of "Astronauts and Heretics" from anywhere he might be. _Rien que de l'eau_

[@simonpsychosis2812]

One of the best album closers of all time. "Oh darling, I'm sinking like a frog on a leaf." Gets to me every time.

[@josephinei.6971]

Listened to this one piece of my absolute favourite albums forever at least one or two hundred times, maybe three hundred times. And i still love it like on the first day i bought the CD and listened to it over and over and over the whole night through. Cheers, Thomas and all his fans worldwide!

[@TeemuVehkalaMusic]

That's a very touching song. I think Thomas Dolby is a still underrated genius. I've found his music in the late 90's. There was one book about these synthesizer pioneers of the 80's and one of them was Dolby.

[@ericportillo8277]

Dolby's music brings to life an alternate reality where anything's possible

[@hurk130]

Thomas Dolby is one of the best kept secrets in the music business and it is a shame. Blinded Me with Science was a blessing/curse for him. Unique, talented man.

[@brothadarrell8315]

Gate to the Mind's Eye completely blew me away back when I took a chance and bought the vhs brand new. I was the right age 15 or 16 and friends and myself were loaded and it was the music Dolby composed that took our breath away...especially when Valley of the Mind's Eye came on and his singing voice revealed it's true brilliance. From that point on I looked into everything I could find on him. His book Speed of Sound is incredible too. Glad to share my story with someone as intelligent as yourself after reading your comment

[@emeathooks]

"I Love You Goodbye" was his best song. I heard it shortly after I had to put to sleep my 17 year old Bo Terrier and it's been tough to listen to since.

[@victorhawkins3461]

I love that song...and when I read your reply, with my two rescues sitting behind me, I couldn't help but cry. A lot. Great song...sorry about your dawgie.

[@dmlevitt]

putting your dog down is one of the hardest things you ever have to do. BO RIP. much love

[@brothadarrell8315]

What did you think of his song Valley of the Mind's Eye? And did you hear the songs he did for that film Gate to the Mind's Eye? Unbelievable, 1994 he did things on that whole soundtrack that we'll never hear or experience again. Love that he did it by himself without pro tools and Logic

[@mattlehnardt8035]

Oh my god I’m so sorry!! Putting down your buddy and playing him thst last song. It will always remind me of you ans your pal now.

[@Christopher-jv2ec]

I Love You Goodbye.........THE PERFECT Song !! A desert island choice for me. Brilliant concept and execution.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Incredible album. So much of his catalogue is wildly underrated.

[@Raberje]

I’ve listened to this song 100’s of times. Love it!!

[@quinnly]

Lee how do you not cry when you listen to that? That is such a powerful song and my favorite Jerry solo of all time! When he comes in it reminds me of being lifted above the clouds.

[@sethcashman1011]

Thomas Dolby? What? I've always loved this song, but had no idea you were involved. Go figure. Those harmonics at 3:37 and 3:41 - really nice touch. Thomas was - and is - so much more than most people will ever realize.

[@davidklawitter3194]

Chick Corea's music was a game changer for me. I first saw him in 1974 on PBS with Herbie Hancock. I was mesmerized from start to finish. I was disappointed when it was over because I wanted to hear more. I feel the same way today

[@Noelle0026]

This one has a David Bowie feel to it. Beautiful song!

[@Jack-D-Ripper]

One of my favourite Thomas Dolby songs. Check out his "Oceanea" single; that is sublime.

[@josephinei.6971]

Love it!

[@TennisOnion]

Agreed

[@victorhawkins3461]

Lee -- ASTRONAUTS & HERETICS is one of my TOP 10 elpees ever! Thank you for being a part of it! Right behind THE FLAT EARTH! I love me some Thomas Dolby. As for Chick, I sat down, listened to LIGHT AS A FEATHER, and cried. Great, great elpee. Great, great musician.

[@yayahills9502]

Hello Leland. "Beauty of a Dream" is great.I will have a good dream while listening to this music.Thank you. Leland.Good night.

[@mattlehnardt8035]

He’s listening to all the other instruments and stoked for their parts too, what a wonderful analogy for being a human being. Such a musical veteran grooving to this song the same way I do - maybe more- is so heartwarming , and seeing everyone’s comments saying the same hugely heals me.

[@ruffian1868]

Nice Leland.....just sublime ! A favourite song from one of my favourite albums. Your playing on this track is top shelf (as always). I know a few people have posted below about this, so apologies if I run over old ground. This album featured (and almost on every Thomas album) the playing of the amazing man that was Matthew Seligman. Sadly we lost Matthew last year due to Covid 19. He was a huge influence on my bass playing after hearing his work on the album "The Flat Earth". A purely instinctive player who played some of the most beautiful lines (along with some beautifully written by Thomas). If people get a chance, check out his playing on the track "Mulu The Rain Forest" off "The Flat Earth". Matthew and I became friends over a decade ago, and also recorded an album together which was a real highlight for me. He was such a sweet guy and I miss him dearly. Thank you Leland for putting Thomas's music out there a little more. All the best :)

[@matthewleishman6124]

Love Thomas Dolby! The album before this one, Aliens Ate My Buick, is so good!

[@hurk130]

I always liked "Europa and the Pirate Twins" Unique song.

[@WilliamSilva-dq6zj]

I've been playing the f out of it last week actually, .... yet again! And again I'm 👍sure.

[@Davydd2]

Thomas Dolby and Jerry Garcia is not something I would have imagined. Thanks.

[@sethcashman1011]

As for Mr. Corea... don't think many of us will be able to fully process the reality of his departure anytime soon. Totally blindsided, myself.

[@leechild4655]

Thomas Dolby is one of those guys that can just sing without accompaniment and sound just great.

[@WimRijksen]

Thank you Lee! Thomas is a musical genius and I've admired and followed his work since the 1980's.

[@seanshea8596]

Everyone who has worked with Thomas Dolby admitres him much more than the level of his musical fame it seems.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Genius and fame don't always go hand in hand....

[@kmdesign355]

Thank you for your channel, your tributes, your contributions and your many talents. And today, for reminding me of the genius that is Thomas Dolby and this absolutely gorgeous song. It was a part of my life while in grad school and it proved to me then, that my classical piano training could translate to the music of my time. Thank you for being a part of that time, and for everything you continue to give, musically and personally. Cheers!

[@tobisimmons9889]

Good stuff today . Every time your land line rings I think of Lilly Tomlin 1 Ringy Dingy Happy Valentines to you and yours

[@hillaryroberts3623]

His video work always wows me

[@mbass718]

Wow. Didn't know you played on this Track with Jerry. As an unabashed Deadhead that brings me alot of Joy! And thanks for mentioning Chick. The last time I saw him in 2016 was part of an 80 gig residency he did at the blue note here in NY. Saw two of the shows with the last one being a tribute to Return to Forever and Mahavishnu orchestra.. with McLaughlin, Victor Wooten and Lenny White. Holy smokes was it incredible and a dream come true to see him with my favorite gtr player. He looked amazing for 75 and moved better than me as well as played with that beautiful child like happiness that he had. RIP Chick Corea 😥💔

[@JimFothergill]

Went to a Thomas Dolby workshop at Berkeley in Boston. He was really up on the new sampling and technology of the time. Great call again! Thx!

[@davidmarais1048]

Your channel is an essential part of my day, Lee. Thank you. I so enjoy the wide range of your musical contributions in so many varied genres... so amazing. Love Thomas Dolby. Chick Corea was the last live show I saw before the pandemic shut thIngs down. He was playing with Bela Fleck - an amazing show. R.I.P.

[@sceiron1]

Thanks Lee for another gem, love Mr. Dolby. 👍 Lee you ARE waaaaay cool, why do you think we're all there in the first place, and remember this. if it wasn't for you, there wouldn't be all this wonderful interaction with each other. 😎

[@rickmaymi2398]

I only just discovered this album about a year ago. I have played it to death! This song in particular! It's crazy good, and you are wonderful! Thank you for this! Take care :)

[@kimhebert9905]

I like Thomas Dolby.. Great Tune 🎶🎶🎶 Thx!!

[@AcousticLoner]

Thomas Dolby was such an innovator! Loved his work!

[@Ramiiam]

"One of our Submarines" is a masterpiece.

[@richardholly7984]

You sure make beautiful music Leland. Thank you Sir

[@Christopher-jv2ec]

MASTERPIECE is the appropriate term !

[@randyleclair7828]

Thanks for playing this one - your work remains a high watermark for me. Absolutely great stuff. Good luck with the car.

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

My condolences with Chick Corea, when I heard it Tears in my eyes!

[@singlesideman]

I probably have the largest collection of early Thomas Dolby releases of anyone. I don't think there has ever been a more perfect pairing of musical artist and listener as we. I'm so glad that you got to work with him, Leland. When my old classmate at Berklee, Brian Transeau (aka BT) opened for him years ago I was really irritated because there was no way that he connected with Thomas's work the way I did - and do. And losing Chick Corea is an enormous loss. Just terrible. He had such delicacy in his playing.

[@rikconverse8726]

Unexpected track! I wouldn't have recognized Garcia even though his "voice" is clearly there, but in the context I'd have never have guessed. Also not a sound I'd have suspected from Thomas Dolby either. Definitely a "In The Air Tonight" Phil fill sound by the drummer. You and he had a good sound together!

[@edwardkenny2356]

My younger brother first introduced me to Chick Corea's music in the 70s. A real treasure. I guess you could say that he's "Returned to Forever". May he rest in peace. Thanks for today, Lee.

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

That's my favorite album - I think he's the most overlooked genius of my generation. Dig? It's a great song - I actually blasted this whole album two nights ago at an unreasonable hour, my neighbors were being loud, so they got the best album ever at high volume. I always thought it didn't make it big here because Americans don't know what a "span tin" is. I do, though. Great bass on that album. It's the one that got me into Dolby. Jerry kills it too. Awesome. I wrote as I listened along with you UP THARRRR

[@LM-ek2hb]

Astronauts and Heretics is my absolute favorite album!

[@Joseph_Greco]

R.I.P. Chick Corea .... I saw him play with Herbie Hancock in 1978, just the two of the them on stage with two grand pianos, awesome! Also saw him in 1983, Return to Forever w/ Lenny White, Stanley Clarke and Al Di Meola.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Wow what a line up!

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

Thomas Dolby an great mucisian. His best album, The flat earth!

[@dmlevitt]

I could not agree more. I love flat earth too!

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

@@dmlevitt Thanks for the reply!

[@matthewleishman6124]

Flat Earth is fantastic!

[@zindi1138]

Mooloo?

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

@@zindi1138 If I'm not sleeping It's because I'm frightened Of what I might find Behind the curtain There is a signal There is a warning I will not heed them Until I hear the morning dew That trickles down my window Mulu - the people of the rain forest Believe in dreamtime Real time inverted Along a faultline Below the surface There is a sequence There is a reason For all the nightmares All this mayhem Mulu - the changes

[@KristopherCraig]

Love Thomas’ Aliens Ate my Buick album. Thanks for sharing.

[@basehead617]

This album is one of the greatest in my collection and it's extremely varied too..

[@evans5172]

Hi from South Wales in the UK Lee Hope you are well

[@enidsnarb]

Sounds like Garcia`s "Blues For Allah " period !!! Love it ! Thank You as always!

[@BekiBrindleScalaGUITARIST]

Love this.. was not aware of his work after "..Science" (I should have stayed in the loop but I was going in a different direction). Very cool and love Jerry's input. .. what a lovely track. Yes, the loss of Chick Corea was a massive gut punch the other day .. I had no idea he had been ill. Been a huge fan since the 70s .. It truly is sad. We have his music .. 🙏🎹🎶❤️

[@dennisp.9085]

Love Dolby's music, especially "Airwaves" and "Budapest by Blimp." Among Prefab Sprout/Paddy McAloon fans, he is revered for his production on their finest albums, "Two Wheels Good," "From Langley Park to Memphis," and "Jordan: The Comeback."

[@basehead617]

His production is so perfect on his early albums and those Prefab albums, it's strange how his last album his ear and taste completely deserted him... could not get into it at all and it's boring to listen to too.. anyway I still love him!

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

A really underappreciated album with a cast of ringers.

[@FreedomRock44]

Thomas brings back great memories!!!!!!! Garcia and Weir were just plain musicians....so straight forward just playing to the song not straying!!!!!!! Cool to know,

[@richardlynch5632]

👍😎❤🖖 Love brother

[@gatekeeper65]

If you ever listen to Foreigners' "4" album, all the synth work on it is mostly Thomas Dolby, like the intro to the song "Waiting for a Girl Like You". Beautiful atmospheric music. He also owns (owned ?) a company in Silicon Valley that creates ring tones for cell phones, and sounds for video games.

[@iammkw30]

That's Larry Fast aka Synergy!!

[@dmlevitt]

wow gatekeeper. I did not know that about TD. I have foreigner 4 still. I think I will spin it. thanks for the info.

[@gatekeeper65]

@@iammkw30 Only the Sequential Circuits synth on two tracks.

[@chucku00]

Beatnik was at the origin of the famous Nokia ringtone.

[@unclefreddy2009]

Love Thomas Dolby, great artist

[@thecollective1584]

I first heard Chick in the 80's I had gone to my girlfriend's house and her sister had just gotten her 13 albums for a penny. She handed me one and commented, "Here, you're into this weird shit". It was "Again and again". I was completely floored!! Needless to say, I became a lifelong fan. He will be missed by me.

[@CarStory]

I love this guy.

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Haunting melody. I've been lucky enough to see Thomas Dolby twice. Incredible shows many years appart. Latter gig his bassist played Chapman Stick on some songs. Luv from NOLA. Happy Mardi Gras in lock down y'all.

[@michaelgilmore9288]

[pause] I feel a massive disturbance in the force. As if a great energy was extinguished.... Brother Corea has indeed Returned To Forever!

[@alexr4151]

I'm excited to hear that the Immediate Family is planning dates for later this year - can't wait!

[@dmlevitt]

Thomas Dolby-- so great "Flat Earth" is a masterpiece. can't wait to buy this LP now. his lyrics are stunning. RIP CC.indeed Lee, if your gonna. join the clubhouse be cool. (not a pant load). love to you all.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Pant load is now my favorite epithet....

[@dmlevitt]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 mine too. see you at the clubhouse Helene.

[@TennisOnion]

Oceanea is brilliant as well

[@buzzsmith8146]

Very nice and very dynamic.

[@dr.zarkhov9753]

I feel blessed I was able to see Chick perform live a few years ago with Bela Fleck. That was a great show.

[@StabnSteer]

One of my favorite all time bridges...

[@Ian-Steele]

Hi Lee, don’t complain about a little shower on the dog beds, we’ve got about 8 inches of snow in my part of Scotland, more in some parts and it’s around freezing all day long. ❄️❄️❄️ See you at the clubhouse on Tuesday. ✌️

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Happy Friday Lee and everyone loving life🎶❤😷🎶🍏🎶☃️

[@petertaysum8947]

'92 and I bought a bundle of second hand CD's, and stuck this on the system in my second hand record shop. As I said that's Jerry Garcia on guitar some one wanted to buy. Couldn't sell it, no wonder I went out of business. Sorry Leland, I never guessed you were on one of my all time faves. Thanks so much. JG's guitar is just sublime.

[@seattlebeard]

The CPR V5000 will block those annoying scam calls. They're sold on Amazon. I bought one 4 years ago for my landline. It really works. (I'm not affiliated with the company) Love you, Leland.

[@g4p5l6]

So much atmosphere... will be revisiting Dolby's work. Take care Lee, rain for you... hoping that means snow for us :D

[@joelgevirtz6181]

Agreed that 2 weeks (approximately) after shot #2 anxiety will be greatly reduced. Glad that all of you are getting your shots!

[@PeaceMusic53]

Come to Las Vegas. We are just down the road from you. RIP Chick Corea. He was such an amazing musician. I am also on the next tier being 68. Take care

[@sethcashman1011]

Hoping you guys will be able to get back out there in the fall.

[@heyalmo]

Thomas Morgan Robertson wrote and performed "I Love You Goodbye". One of my many favorites from his discography.

[@Larkpine]

Hope you come to Colorado 💗

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Gracias Lee 👍🏻

[@brothadarrell8315]

Amazing I love that you got to be part of that wonderful track it is one of my favorites. I was just wondering if you heard his song called The Valley Of The Mind's Eye? It also seems like a love song to his wife and it was that that got me into all of his work but that is so brilliant thank you for playing this and telling your story

[@kennonmoen4424]

Terrific crew on a terrific song. What a departure from She Blinded Me With Science. Glad you guys are getting your shots. I hope Steve Postell isn’t far behind. I got my first shot today and so looking forward to getting this pandemic behind us. Stay safe and stay well!

[@dbassman27]

And we also wish you a nice Friday Lee. I have a couple of Thomas Dolby's albums; great stuff!

[@VeI_2.0]

Your beard is truly glorious.

[@lennymo9088]

Good morning Leland -16 F this morning at camp near Canadian border.

[@Winston01]

Lee, I am grateful that you are in line to get a second shot really soon. Word on the street is that you will feel crummy for about a day. Feeling crummy is good news to indicate that your immune system is doing its job.

[@jeffbabko834]

TMDR is one of my all time heroes. Right on, Lee!

[@juergenstelzer856]

Hello from Germany and Stay save

[@richardmarcotte3983]

Dude, You do not need to be in my area for me to come. Just near an airport that Southwest Airlines flies into. One of the perks of working for the airline. I can come to you on the cheap like free cheap.

[@bob6230]

Looking forward to your interview with Mark Smith.he is a pendanticley thorough teacher .All the best

[@juergensguitarlounge]

Great feeling song. All the best. What used to be a car mechanic has a new professional title these days: Mechatronics engineer or mechatroniker in German. I hope you get it all sorted.

[@absolutlynobody]

Hallo from Copenhagen

[@brettmarlar4154]

I was looking for another title in our music biography section for a customer, and happened across the Jeff Pocarro bio. I may have to pick it up tomorrow.

[@mknespel274]

Really enjoyed "Aliens Ate My Buick" album. So awesome you played music with him.

[@SorryIwasntListening]

Really like Thomas Dolby! Very underrated

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

By who?

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

If Lee playes with you it is never underrated!

[@cosmiclettuce]

dolby totally under-rated until you hear him!!!!!

[@garytoro2]

RIP Chick. Thanks again for another great tune. Much appreciated 🖕🖕🖕

[@terriblemook]

That was me calling before the song. Now from this video I know you were screening. Such good music, thank you. Sad about Chick, a loss at any age....Stay safe🖕

[@meekee1973]

Great, hi Leland

[@bazgolin1036]

Thomas Dolby was another great artist on Capitol in the 80’s when I worked there that they didn’t really know what to do with. Interesting voice, gifted writer/arranger/player. The label pores all there money into one single - score! Second single - it’s a slightly smaller push; it doesn’t hit, and the label goes ‘one hit wonder’. By the 80’s the labels weren’t really interested in artist development anymore. It’s was either bit hits or out the door. At the same time, Warner Bros was breaking artists on their 3rd or 4th albums. Different cultures! TD was one we were rooting for back then... 45yrs ago, I got to see Return To Forever at the Orpheum Theatre in Madison, WI. Chick Corea, Al Dimeola, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White. Wow-what a show! I’d seen Mahavishnu Orchestra a couple of years earlier and thought they were in a class by themselves, but RTF was in the same virtuoso superclass. They were all shredders, but it wasn’t just speed for speed’s sake. They were telling stories without words, groove-packed and tasty. RIP, CC. Legend.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Thomas wanted out of his deal but they would not let him go. They liked having the ability to drop his name at functions but not a clue what to do with him. It was the same for us with The Section. They had no clue what category we fit into so they did very little. But it was nice to drop our names at industry functions.

[@ronniebijleveld6265]

You take care Leland!