Erskine-Bailey-Acuna-Metropole-Zawinul - Nubian Sundance

[@musicartgeek]

Sweet jesus what manner of sorcery is this? Fabulous. Erskine, Bailey, Acuna - and Vince Mendoza - all monsters.

[@NYNick49]

Brilliant! Peter Erskine is better than ever. Bravo, Peter!

[@tripstar4000]

i have heard this a thousand times, on mysterious traveler, and other WR cd's but this version is really outstanding. Metropole is some serious players.

[@TheDatasureal]

I don't comment much, but my Goodness...I'm in tears..this is so f@$%in amazing!! One of the best renditions of a song I've EVER heard in my life!! Thank you for sharing..

[@peterchristianmanstein1106]

Two of the best drummers in the world: Peter Erskine and Alex Acuna! And what a masterpiece from Joe Zawinul!

[@Andersonshelta]

The guitar solo is by Fareed Haque. Peter is playing a rhythm figure. Bravo to the Metropole for pulling this one off. A wonderful version of a truly magnificent piece of music.

[@MrBlackbass59]

Being a big fan of Weather Report since about age 15 or so, this brought tears to my eyes! WELL DONE!!!!!! R.I.P. Mr. Z.

[@ubergeraldine]

Me too! Big lump in throat and heart swell!

[@federicofiori5188]

Exaxtly the same to me. Oh guys, I miss that man so much, he's been like a father to me, like an older brother, like a deep friend, leading me across the sound and the colours of our wonderful planet. And this without even having met him 💓❗

[@marquisevans2201]

I concur.

[@Bodletrille]

I've been listening to Nubian Sundance, since I got the Mysterious Traveler album for Christmas 1976. It's my favorite song of all time and Zawinul was my favorite musician/composer. (actually got to meet at the Blue Note and he signed a photo that I have hanging in my house). So, to hear this version with some of the musicians that had played with Zawinul was nice. AND YES, I THINK THEY DID A GOOD JOB WITH THEIR ADAPTATION OF THE SONG.

[@mahavishnuorchestra]

The rhythm section is clearly the backbone here - excellent job of Alex Acuna and Peter Erskine! Because of its intensity and length, Zawinul provided originally 2 drummers...

Wow, what a beutiful tribute. We miss you Joe. You are unique!

[@narvul]

And Victor meanwhile.

[@silva777]

Zawinul WAS unique. He was born in Vienna, but became one of the best US funk/fusion keyboard players. He was a mainstay of Cannonball Adderley’s group, played with Miles Davis and many others. He was the co-founder and main arranger/composer for Weather Report.

[@kenjazz59]

FANTASTIC. Streaming this video to the TV, grinning ear to ear, trying to explain to my wife why I'm overcome with joy listening/watching an orchestral rendition of one of my favorite fusion song!!!!!

[@gladdad101]

Right there smiling and misting at the same time- How do you explain this???

[@luchono66]

hoy conocí este tema original.....fantástico....saludos desde santiago de chile....

[@andyaeschbacher7822]

AWESOME TRIBUTE TO JOE ZAWINUL.....Tears of Joy !!

[@chungiemunchin]

That tambourine part that Acuna is playing is not easy to play steady like that. Of course, Peter Erskine is holding down that impossible pocket........straight and steady! Among all the other great characteristics of his playing, Peter is a very consistent and even player!

[@markanderson1313]

Truly one of the greatest through composed tunes of the 20th century. Zawinul’s genius in improvising and capturing the moment live is I think unequalled.

[@fnbworld5177]

Fantalicious orchestral tribute to super guru Mr. Zawinul!

[@richarddegener]

Victor bailey, my hero

[@marquisevans2201]

An amazing rendition of a classic Weather Report tune.

[@peteperry5712]

Jesus! To hear it scored like this for full orchestra.......I am mesmerised.

[@davidbaise5137]

Thanks Joe for such a wonderful piece. And thanks to the orch. Sounds great. Never thought I’d hear a cover of this.

[@dansullivan1246]

No shit...and boy did they pull it off...amazing...

[@Geepereet]

I'm quite sure it has been published on audio-CD. All arrangements were done by Vince Mendoza, the conductor.

[@richardshansky3040]

Outstanding arranging! He caught every nuance.

[@safelton]

WOW! They did that song fantastically. And to have some of the Weather Report members play with the orchestra. Incredible.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Well it's pretty much verbatim what Weather Report played except for solos revealing how intrinsically orchestral Zawinul's musical conception was.

[@kevincarey79]

I know, I’m stunned. Having listened to this tune/ all of Mysterious Traveller about a cpl hundred times back in the day, yep this arrangement is very accurate to the old recording. Zawinul was brilliant.

[@neilcorcoran8469]

RIP Victor Bailey

[@reconquistaahead1602]

God bless him, joe z. and jaco....

[@antoniobronx4955]

Gorgeous arrangement of one of Weather Report’s greatest pieces- expertly played by the orchestra. Loved the brass voicings. One of Joe Zawinul’s most masterful compositions and wonderful to hear played by this great group of musicians.

[@davebartholome2924]

Wow, this orchestra (with Vince Mendoza at the helm) is such a treasure. Check out all of their recordings! Fantastic arrangements and performances of a lot of jazz fusion music (I know, I don't like the label either) that doesn't get enough respect in an era in which critics (and even a lot of fans) seem inclined to dismiss jazz fusion as a lot of misguided wankery. Sure, some of it was, but since when do we judge a genre by its worst moments rather than its best? (My only quibble with the video is, all those cameras, but nobody can figure out which guitarist is soloing? Jesus. . .)

[@chriscollins570]

Thank You, Geepereet! This is a magnificent tribute to Joe Z. and that inspirational band some of us were blessed to experience in years past.

[@ScottBrown500]

Fantastic - some seriously epic tambourine playing!

[@dallasstiles118]

Ikr? Alex Acuna is actually a legit badass

[@donovanjones4175]

Thanks for pointing that out. I was just thinking, man holding that rythem for so long with Peter. Not easy to do. This is cool

[@melvinlloydmaxwelljr5433]

The tambourine. A very underrated instrument. Played by a master.

[@petercjulian1]

Look at how many instruments it takes to match the sounds on Zawinul's keyboards. It literally takes a full symphony orchestra!

[@carolynboyd3796]

I was amazed they could duplicate the sound.I'm stunned.

[@Ana_crusis]

it doesn't 'take' it , they just did it

[@jamiepastman5594]

precisely!

[@mrmusic248]

Some Jerks: Joe Was an orchestra unto himself with all those keyboards. Big amps didn't hurt, either.

[@susanjohnson5446]

Hate to be Debbie Downer but not all songs should be done by an orchestra

[@billger5710]

I could give this 1000 likes. Fantastic cover of a mind blowing piece of music. Multiple dittos to all the prior comments.

[@kenoath1429]

iirc the original track had 2 drummers , Erskine is amazing in replicating the sound.

[@gioponti6359]

I believe 2 drummers AND 1 percussionist..

[@jamiepastman5594]

for you Genesis fans, this is the drum beat Phil Collins "borrowed" for the tune "Wat Gorilla"

[@paolosnare8425]

Exactly

[@JacoZawinul]

Erskine is cookin' here.

[@ivexvos766]

In lovely Holland its possible the big metropole orchestra with the old musicians of weather report playing Joe Zawinuls Nubian Sundance

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Saw Weather Report do this at The Berkeley Auditorium back in the day when this came out.It was phenomenal, as was the opening act Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters...great concert.

[@reh331]

Damn!. Fantastic arrangement and performance. Not an easy piece to play, being based on Joe's improvisational excursions at home one afternoon. Gotta love Erskine's look to Acuna at 8:50. Classic.

[@gaetanobasso9402]

Bellissima versione di un capolavoro !!!!! Nessuno degli ex Weather Report qui presenti inoltre aveva mai suonato nel brano originale del 1974

[@MTW1340]

'A Masterpiece' - RIP Joe Zawinul. You were a genius

[@PrZemek44]

Absolutely.

[@mikebrodyproductions]

Wow. I bought Mysterious Traveler when it came out. My only non rock Cassette. Most of my teenage Friends would sort of try to like it but I loved it. Drove 100000 miles to it. This drum beat still influences my writing. I can't believe how much this just flys and really captures every nuance.

[@safelton]

Thanks. I share the memory. It was the spring-summer of 1974, an important point in my life. I listened to this song and "Mysterious Traveler" so many times. What a great group, headlined by the 2 legends.

[@agostinobaldacchini3568]

An aetherous interpretation of a joyful masterpiece of the seventies . A Bravo to all!

[@vitaminc.3323]

Absolutely brilliant. R.I.P Zawinul.

[@fiveshorts]

Hey, me too. Parallel universes. My uncle played me Mysterious Traveler the year it came out when I was a kid. I'm 48 now. I still default to Weather Report as my yardstick for all things. The saddest and happiest emotional moments of my life. Tale Spinnin' easily the ultimate for me. No finer expression of joy. I never thought I'd ever see or hear another set of musicians attempt Nubian Sundance. It's amazing. I once bought Mr Zawinul a drink at the bar of the Jazz Café in London. So glad.

[@raylombardo4186]

Kudos to Peter Erskine for keeping that BD pattern for 10 minutes!

[@craigb7559]

SO great to see this music orchestrated and played in tribute (in kind with the stuff Wayne did). It shows just how elevated those guys were (Weather Report, Miles, etc.) all the way back in their day. Something was really going on, and I'll always love that music. Tribute in order. Thanks for posting!

[@MultiBadBass]

How the hell is the audience so quiet when they applaud?? I'd be jumping out of my seat, hot damn!! Too much for them I guess...

[@BBartelotti]

Very different crowd from rock & roll, for sure. I noticed that when I saw Weather Report in Santa Monica.

[@mickeywhite3840]

Most likely because they don't "get it". Like I heard a long time ago about jazz music: if I have to explain it to you, you won't understand it!

[@raymondwelborne4998]

European audiences listen deeply. They may show their enthusiasm after the piece or after the concert, but while it is playing, they listen. Probably comes from European classical music etiquette.

[@MultiBadBass]

@@raymondwelborne4998 the classical music etiquette theory makes sense I guess, but still low enthusiasm in my opinion. This stuff is not for everyone that's for sure.

[@raymondwelborne4998]

@@MultiBadBass I hear you. Check out the Snarky Puppy ''We Like It Here'' interviews. They talk about having the same reaction in certain places in Europe.

[@gioponti6359]

This very well done, highly energetic and with the colours and heft of a big orchestra - thank you so much for sharing!

[@ralphhumphrey445]

I always heard the groove with the backbeat on '3'. To hear it this way makes it a brand new experience. Great playing by all.

[@bradsillasen1972]

Magnificent! I think Joe would love it. Looks like it was a blast for all on stage most of all.

[@Circus53]

Just tonight I was just reading about this concert in Peter Erskine's book, No Beethoven, and was surprised to find this online. Very cool, thanks for posting!

[@clobbohead]

That was wonderful! I don't know how to play or how to arrange, but the arrangement and the players were fabulous! Miss you JOE Z.!!!

[@dallasstiles118]

Found this from looking for Peter Erskine vids thanks love it

[@Geepereet]

Dallas Stiles May I also suggest to take a look at: Steps Ahead North Sea Jazz Festival Trains, which is an older video with him so far younger Peter Erskine and also Victor on bass.

[@dallasstiles118]

@@Geepereet right on thanks much, god bless

[@Geepereet]

Thanks for your comment and I hope he likes this as much as you do, have fun! Kindest regards, Aart

[@reedyd]

Erskine commands.

[@nikcrosina]

Haaaa! A great piece!!! I am sure it has many of them near cramps in hand and feet ...

[@reh331]

gotta love Peter Erskine at 8:49 A bitchin hard tune to play well

[@jogerardo9558]

Great! Imho, strays from the rehearsed solos that hampered the brilliance of the studio records. Seeing them perform live was invigorating.

[@Vektorer]

Congrats to whoever wrote the arrangement Justice was done!

[@mauriziosanzogni]

Stupendo riconoscimento al grande Joseph:grazie per sempre per i tuoi doni.Conservo gelosamente l'autografo avuto dopo il concerto al Blue Note di Milano con i giovani della nuova band-

[@twangbarfly]

Great music, great players, but the MAGIC dust is sprinkled all over it by the sheer brilliance of Vince Mendoza's arrangement .. and conducting.

[@bendore07]

I love that we can keep the pieces of "our " time into the future

[@Geepereet]

Perhaps the main reason I once took the initiative to create this. 😉

[@BlueMoon561]

Unbelieveable !!!Thank you ,what a hommage to Weather Report, excellence!!! A great song from the majestic "Mysterious traveller " album I think that where is Joe Zawinul , he's happy to heard this Thanks;; ThX

[@MrTJMaui]

this is truly the work of a genius!

[@swamisMotelBand1]

thank you for posting this ...... lovely tribute

[@peteperry5712]

What a superb tribute and spot on re-creation. Oh Joy!

[@Jack-es9xq]

It took all those people to make the sounds Joe got out of a small handful of keyboards :) A great rendition of a masterpiece by Zawinul

[@unguja64]

wow , im definitely blown away. Who knew Mr. Rogers was so hip! -- LOL -- No, all kidding aside, I know this is a serious collaboration of some master musicians. Much respect!!

[@narvul]

Great performance....! Vince Mendoza has made the Metropole Orchestra one of the best in the world.

[@TonyHarrod]

what a beautifil fleshing-out of this tune...amazing!

[@bombdiggity8179]

Love it! Amazing content! Can't wait to watch what else you guys come out with.

[@Geepereet]

+Bomb Diggity: They just won their third Grammy Award. This time in cooperation with Snarky Puppy for the best contemporary instrumental album "Sylva"

[@Timmay-yy6ej]

Awesome tribute to a cracking band and a mastermind in Zawinul.

[@jamiesmith6838]

I loved it! Nubian Sundance is a long time fav of mine by the undisputed leader of world fusion music no other than the super group Weather Report! This orchestra enhanced interpretation gave it another tasteful spin on a classic. However, i still favor the original with Joe of course and the vocal chants. Well done!

[@Geepereet]

This deserves a publication on DVD.

[@paxwallacejazz]

At IU I took a few lessons with Jim Beard who had a band called Energy Liberation Unit

[@danielprietog]

Agree. The scoring is really brilliant and Acuña / Erskine amazing.

[@oscarmolly57]

one of my favorite artist ever!

[@lionelwilliams7768]

The level of musicianship here is astonishing. Reading at that level that many musicians is a lesson in itself for many of today's younger musicians to take the ART of reading SERIOUS. Victor's TONE is impeccable throughout. Gotta love a FENDER Jazz-Active or Passive. 5 Stars

[@TheEDub56]

With that rhythm section, that orchestra and that score, the results could only be superb! Too bad Shorter wasn't available.

[@sidthesparkie]

Wow! Never thought I'd hear a cover version of this. Great reading of this piece.

[@gregoryjohnson5006]

Joe had always stated...the invention of the synthesizor....saved his life..that instrument allowed him to recreate the whole string section plus! ...I only have one request.. would have loved to hear his acoustic.piano..especiallybon some of the chords in this song..these cats are hot...some of the best musicians in the world..I'm sure

[@drumier]

never saw video of wp performing this masterwork though they did a gig at lincoln center with dancers that i missed if you can imagine .metropole is awesome and the boys nailed it , awesome

[@AliothSenator]

A song about celebration of music, finest thing humans created.

[@dimitarganchev3222]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@niklasprytz6740]

Absolutely stunning. Great arrangement! I kove it

[@KippleyTouvell]

This is soo fucking great-whoever scored it for orchestra is a true genius..All the parts are there with power..Erskine and Acuna driving the hell out of it. I've had this Weather record since I was in Jr High School. My Dad took me to see them at a club in Raleigh NC. This was the first song they played and they just smoked it..This is a stunning version- I'm knocked out..I'm playing it again right now. Is this concert on CD I wonder?

[@jamiepastman5594]

I have a rare version of Weather Report playing Nubian Sundance live in Chicago in '73, cassette recording of a WXRT Unconcert. It absolutely rips and roars, way better than the original studio version. I think it's on "Live and Unreleased" by WR now, really worth hearing

[@dsmusicuk]

Amazing...thank you for posting this...what a dream line-up!!! Zawinul was a genius...no question!!!!!

[@marc2397]

Yes, I have Mysterious Traveler upstairs, from my college days, along with Chick Corea, Brian Auger, Herbie Hancock, Mahavishnu Orchestra , on, and on..great times!

[@wolf-gangiam-a-drumma6488]

MASTERPIECE ! LOVE IT !

[@chriscollins570]

To require an ad lib Symphony Orchestra to perform a "cover" of the original speaks emphatically to the Conductor and musical instrumentalists' true appreciation of the pioneering artist's gifted vision and talent! Very favorable, IMHO!

[@fictitiousfictitious8964]

Zawinul the Great!

[@ubergeraldine]

Acuna looking like a tiny Aztec god!

[@johnthomas479]

What a Huge Awesome sound for a very cool tune! Joe Zawinul Lives!

[@rembeadgc]

Quite an ambitious undertaking to reproduce this piece. Nice homage, but nothing can duplicate the sonic cornucopia that the original recording delivers.

[@Geepereet]

yes!

[@fabiocopponi9586]

Excellent!!!!

[@tyndallstone]

simplly amazing !!!!!!

[@wendileona]

A masterful song. This performance of Nubian Sundance is incredible. It's as if the song becomes this immense powerful ...being or how can I say... entity. Imagine sitting center in front of that. The ULTIMATE audiophile/music lover experience. Is this from a full concert on DVD? Never seen, I ask because I WANT THIS in FULL!

[@dagostinoification]

Indredible !

[@kevinmitchell4094]

Fantastic!!! RIP JoeZ VicB JcoP. Great legacy and music!!!

[@ondrauscissell6952]

Josef Zawinul's music is a natural for orchestra!!!!

[@michaelstiller2282]

Fantastic I just discovered this and I am replying it.