" Last Night The Moon Came" Jon Hassell

[@erickborling1302]

I believe Jon Hassell was the most important jazz trumpet player of this time. All the other jazzers have been playing last-century's jazz. Hassel, by contrast, continued the jazz tradition of moving forward and innovating. I can hear the tradition of jazz in all of his playing and writing.

[@trevorsanders5303]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

[@Burt472]

True dat

[@wilhelmzeisser232]

i don't think it's writen, it's played. And yes, i agree.

[@davel.9467]

Rest In Peace And Exquisite Sound, Dear Jon.

[@kineticmusic5462]

RIP John Hassel. I'll be playing this magnificent piece over and over in your honor.

[@irishcowboy42]

This quartet is a reason why i still i have a great belief in the love of music, why it should matter and in the greater scheme of things, why it should resonate in the heart and soul of all those who care about the simplicity of what life means. You listen to something that pulls at your heart and try to apply it to your thoughts and dreams, a simple philosophy that integrates and inspires. The cast of Jon, Elvind, Jan and Kheir-Eddine create the most wonderful sound that evokes the belief that i have.

[@Burt472]

Agreed and thanks from Italy

[@rr7firefly]

This performance remains for me one of few things on KZbin that I consider exceptionally wonderful, i.e. full of wonder.

[@electraazteca6002]

So we’ll said.,. well look at the music, that’s inspiring you

[@rossturcotte419]

rest in paradise Mr. Hassell, keep on jamming in the fourth world. 🌈🌙

[@nightflyght5102]

La musique de Jon Hassell nous invite aux merveilleux voyages, comme le sommeil apporte son cortège de rêves.

[@baysunb]

R.I.P. Mr. Hassell! Thanks for sharing your soul!

[@newanatolia]

Rest in peace sweet Jon. Losing you and Peter Freeman in one year is too much. The full song title is "Last Night The Moon Came Dropping It's Clothes In The Street" from a poem by Rumi.

[@IanMcCausland]

RIP Jon thank you for everything

[@docnelson2008]

This magical music never fails to move me -Jon will be missed RIP

[@tulrob]

I commented on this video 9 years ago. I am still a huge fan of Jon Hassell and he has 2 new albums out for 2020...an amazing musical genius....this movement is so awesome ....my mind flashes through my entire life like the pages of a book

[@erickborling1302]

As a jazz trumpeter I say with confidence Hassel wears Miles Davis' mantle of jazz-eldership. This is the Kind of Blue of the 21st century. He never plays a tasteless or indulgent phrase. A good man/musician plays the silence. The young lions thrash about with twelve-tones as though playing craps.

[@Burt472]

Agreed and agreed

[@kineticmusic5462]

He released his best and boldest albums IMHO in his 70s and 80s.

[@ottmarsoulier7432]

Indeed... His two last Pentimento albums are great. Jon made music like a young spirit with lives of experience. Sorely missed.... 😭

[@erickborling1302]

Listening To Pictures and its companion album are inCREDible! And also very loud. Everything about them including the engineering was so incredible I'd gladly pass away if I'd accomplished that myself.

[@foldsfissures2397]

A sad loss but his soul and beauty will always remain in the breadth of music he gave us. R.I.P

[@Burt472]

Enormous, undescribable loss indeed........A Genius

[@jamespaddy812]

I heard this on the radio recently and I have to say it's the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard

[@1pichurra]

I met Jon in the 70s in Rome famous L’Attico gallery, he later came to visit me in Caracas, met him many times in NYC to loose him a long time ago, I would love to see him or hear from him again💖

[@Burt472]

@@1pichurra Lucky you, amiga...A greeting from Trento, Italy

[@electraazteca6002]

Sometimes this piece just creeps up on me when I’m doing something I can hear the trumpet in the beginning and that beautiful ostinato of those two notes just going over and over again, beautifully done

[@jrjrauche5271]

There is never a crowd on the leading edge. The sublime transfers the mind into the soul; acres of sky;-)....

[@thayermanns4286]

Never heard him until 1 hour ago:my loss now my gain.

[@vonzo55]

This is one of the most beautiful ambient pieces I have heard

[@Burt472]

My feeling exactly....A greeting from Italy

[@erickborling1302]

It survives thousands of hearings and never gets tiresome. I grew up in a fam of superb musicians and as a jazzer I endorse your endorsement on an evidence-basis.

[@argegio]

Jon Hassell (Trompet, Keyboard) Eivind Aarset (Guitar, Bass) Jan Bang (Live Sampling) Kheir-Eddine M’Kachiche (Violin)

[@tulrob]

Jon Hassell is a genius....this is really beautiful arrangement...just amazing stuff

[@Nastyoff]

IMHO the Fourth World cannot be found on a map but is instead located between Mr. Hassell's ears, as well as between those of any who hear this or MAARIFA STREET or anything else he's done since EARTHQUAKE ISLAND. Thanks for posting this.

[@synoneiro]

I've been a Hassell fan for 17 years now but this piece in particular puts a spell on me. I HAVE to see him live...

[@katemurphy1915]

I have been listening to Mr. Hassell’s music since I was in college. Thank you for the brilliant music; just about the soundtrack of my life.

[@edwardgivenscomposer]

It’s the old rule that drunks have to argue and get into fights. The lover is just as bad: he falls into a hole. But down in that hole he finds something shining, worth more than any amount of money or power. Last night the moon came dropping its clothes in the street. I took it as a sign to start singing, falling up into the bowl of sky. The bowl breaks. Everywhere is falling everywhere. Nothing else to do. Here’s the new rule: break the wineglass, and fall toward the Glassblower’s breath. - Rumi

[@markbrooks4471]

Simply astounding sound piece, I am still listening to him after first hearing Fourth World Possible Music when it came out in the seventies. Thank you to Brian Eno for introducing me to that fantastic eastern horn on that record.

[@M8Lfan]

Sublime. Jon Hassell continues to inspire me after all these years. His music is truly a blessing.

[@billperryman6783]

A haunting sound, which i first heard on a late night music programme on BBC Radio 3 in the UK about 12 years ago. I love the hint of Jazz, it's tempting to think it's the opening music to a film which has a scene with rain pouring on dark, cobbled pavements somewhere in Edinburgh, a streetlamp is reflected in a small, shimmering puddle, footsteps come and go, soft voices seep from a shabby window and there's a hint of a sharp intake of breath.......

[@FrankieRockett]

As always, Jon Hassell has found another world, and given us all a passport to go there too. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@martinespinomusic]

Some off the most beautiful music, like this, I've ever heard comes from Jon Hassell = He had a real grip on what can only be a dark, cool and elegant expression...

[@dwmc102555]

Mesmerizing and transporting as usual. Cardboard music, good calls: Jon Hassell (trumpet, keyboard) - Eivind Aarset (electric guitar, bass) - Jan Bang (sampler) - Kheir-Eddine M’Kachiche (violin) (personnel taken from Onze+ festival website archive. Mr. Cadam, I couldn't agree more. Had the good fortune to meet with Mr. Hassel a couple of times here in Chicago after writing about his work -- huge fan since 1981 when studying musicology and journalism at U of Michigan. Thanks for posting!!

[@rr7firefly]

Mr. dwmc -- do you know which album / CD this is on?

[@andygroves2147]

Rest in peace, Jon. Every note you played was beautiful.

[@Burt472]

I'm more than sure he''ll keep playing superb stuff also in the other dimension......

[@garyruppert8186]

So damn near to perfection, it's almost perfect.

[@Burt472]

Totally perfect to my soul and ears.....

[@martinespinomusic]

I recall hearing "Dream Theory" in Malaysia back in the 80's and going "what the heck is this?" Very cool...

[@evilmoif]

So, so incredibly beautiful. I bought the album yesterday and I think it has to be the best album purchase I've made in a decade.

[@moolieporchers7629]

I have to agree with you it is one HELL of an album , but I do like this track the most . The french have a word for this thing : puissant.

[@rr7firefly]

Album name?

[@Rafveniozo]

@@rr7firefly 'Last Night the Moon Came Dropping its Clothes in the Street'

[@10dennis10]

@@rr7firefly It's a line from a poem by Rumi which is entitled The New Rule.

[@rr7firefly]

@@10dennis10 Thank you for that info.

[@jackm2263]

I first heard this piece on a tv show I watched a couple years ago. To this day it remains one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard.

[@markbrooks4471]

A sad farewell to that haunting eastern trumpet sound. So long Jon Sat 26.06.21

[@Burt472]

Such a huge loss for music

[@v.rudeboy9829]

RIP Jon Hassell 27th June 2021

[@scottkania594]

Beautiful, just beautiful.... Rest in peace.

[@jkris2361]

I first heard him playing on the Talking Heads album Remain in Light almost 30 years ago.( Adrian Belew is a young monster on that album, also) I knew right away he was special. Beneath the Eastern splitting of the octave, I also hear a type of Miles Davis' In A Silent Way on this. He has also done some incredible stuff with Brian Eno. Perfect music for doing stuff without any words to remind you of basic mundane Earth. Put it on and give your outer mind a rest and let your inner mind have fun in the beautiful playground it will rarely get to experience.

[@donskoller9505]

well said!

[@Burt472]

Agreed...He is special...The Musician I got to love most in the last 12 years

[@ottmarsoulier2345]

I met Jon Hassell once after concert. I was thrilled. Very relaxed guy and friendly. Over eighty now and still interesting. Molvaer, Truffaz, Henrikssen all great, but Jon is the master

[@rr7firefly]

Wonderful comment. Thank you for taking me to a special place.

[@conspiracyco]

true understanding of the colour of sound, this is the city shadows

[@alanlegge696]

An extraordinary piece of music from an extraordinary musician...RIP Jon

[@zenofmusic]

Thank you for the music...

[@gianpaoloperanzoni7229]

Grazie Jon

[@neugestalt]

Absolutely magical..... I do not have the skill with words to ever do this enough justice.

[@Burt472]

Agreed....Same here....A greeting from Italy...I'd have loved seeing him in concert.....

[@neugestalt]

@@Burt472 Yes. He’s the only musician that I really regret not having seen. Most annoyingly for me, I once declined the offer of an overnight drive down to London to see him and have regretted it ever since. My friend, who knew him moderately well, kindly got him to sign my copy of ‘Last night the moon…’ at least, but I deeply wish I’d just asked for a couple of day’s leave from work. Greetings from Edinburgh!

[@jeanjax80]

amazing! Jon Hassell is a genius!

[@Burt472]

Si lo e'....Un saluto da Trento

[@rr7firefly]

@@Burt472 Siamo d'accordo. Un saluto degli Stati Uniti.

[@rr7firefly]

I just have to comment on your comment. Yes. Yes. And to add that your name is itself a piece of music. A beautiful group of 7 syllables.

[@johnbarnas879]

I had the honor of being in the Performance Space at Wexner Center audience at Columbus, OH during this 2009 tour. In my 40 plus years of live musical listening experience I consider this performance my favorite, hands down.

[@sirusella]

profound and beautiful... love & light

[@weargon2909]

Endless respect for Jon. Rest In Peace

[@MrGutfeeling]

I sadly only discovered Jon Hassell about 2 Months ago, so beautiful and I wish I had heard some back in the early '80s. Music streaming service algorithms are good for something!

[@emilianolopez7381]

Uno de esos enormes magos del sonido que siguen por ahí, sin hacer mucho ruido; pero si mucha nuez, llevando la música a los confines posibles de la belleza.

[@Burt472]

Realmente asi.....Ciao desde Trento, Italia

[@daysfordays678]

I'm glad music like this exists. It really pushes the boundaries of what we know as music. This was my first introduction to John hasssell and after hearing the rest of his stuff I have to say, it's definitely good.

[@catherinekerever6877]

Magnifique !

[@anjoyplanet]

Fantastique d'évocations... un RAVEL MODERNE ;-)))

[@michaelkrestan5483]

this is absolutely amazing ...electronic and analog/acoustic soundscapes create a sound you will never forget....thank you , Jon!

[@anjoyplanet]

Absolument..... Hypnotisant de BEAUTÉS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@rimantasslip]

really , supper FANTASTIC..., i`ve been a J.H. fan 30 years... about.

[@markbrandus]

I purchased the digital album a few years back, and thought it was all studio work. I am quite amazed to see this performed live.

[@dM-ij1we]

I have just got the digital album too and a few of the tracks on there are also live. Sublime stuff!

[@baloulule]

in fact one of the most exciting and beautiful compositions I ever heard

[@JacqBLUEjay]

A fan for decades. Your music Jon has traveled with me and made me travel.

[@Burt472]

Same here....

[@GoshSnobo]

Could not be said better. Same here.

[@VirileDelphic]

Jon Hassell is incredible. Another artist who effects me the same way is Jeff Greinke, "Cities in Fog 1 & 2". Listening to both these artists' music while driving (portable isolation) collects the surrounding environment into an emotional event, regardless of what is happening. However, moody weather does help. What a treat to see this performance clip.

[@Comokena]

SUBLIME!!!..Jon a la eternidad!

[@alphonsomartinez8235]

When a musician can take you away with his music that's more than genius

[@Burt472]

Agreed

[@ilfigliodelduca]

one sound , a unique sound !

[@marklines2599]

BRAVO!!!! Aurallly orgasmic as ever, Mr. Hassell.....

[@Burt472]

You said it perfectly.....

[@dimitriskaraganis]

Amazing concert..!!! 🦋

[@giancarlodaloja]

Che roba e'?? Un viaggio nelle memorie ancestrali di quello che eravamo e che ci ha condotto al presente

[@christinapeter1001]

Wunderbar bescjreibt den mond und die mysterien

[@FrazeonStekowiec]

awesom is not enough. and the sound quality from live show - really Swiss! I'm in heaven.

[@baloulule]

pure beauty ......paired with wisdom

[@Rouxxars]

Gorgeous piece of music.

[@katemurphy1915]

Astonishing music; leaves me speechless.

[@Burt472]

Same here...A greeting from Italy

[@rosadeluz8753]

beautiful music... Namaste.

[@4Jeffomatic]

I heard this for the very first time last year on the "Echoes" progressive ambient music program on National Public Radio. It was just after midnight and I was on the highway, driving in and out of patches of thick fog. Needless to say, the music and circumstances suited each other *perfectly*.

[@robsprowl5610]

Thank you so much for this. Merci. Gracias.

[@thewordofgord]

Of course I have Mr. Hassell's records and cd's, but this is exquisite! Thanks for the upload.

[@manglosc]

I sincerely hope I'm being as creative as Jon is when I'm that age.

[@AmbientShrub]

Thank you, I will graciously accept this sonic wisdom

[@Burt472]

He turned 80 on 22 March...Happy belated birthday, Jon!

[@basswriterNYC]

I saw this tour in New York, and it was amazing and beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this.

[@Burt472]

Lucky !

[@H3yluisito]

Lo escuché en radio UNAM y es una maravilla su música.

[@edwardgivenscomposer]

Elegant frisson. So lovely.

[@NicholasFoti]

holy doughnuts this is so awesome how do I only find out about this now???

[@Ozziak]

absolutely perfect

[@ujjaya1]

In my last ambient sitar concert I must acknowledge the tremendous influence of Jon Hassell .I make indian music the same way he makes jazz.More technically speaking , the simple use of a pitch-shifter at the fourth always give strange melodies.

[@thewordofgord]

Intriguing to hear of your "altered" Indian music, Ujjaya. Is any of it on KZbin?

[@ottmarsoulier7432]

Pitch shifts is indeed very special. Jon often used multiple shifts creating chromatic chords. Really his thing. He did this mainly with Eventide effects. But his embouchure in the mouthpiece in combination with the scales (very Indian) and pitch shifting make him so unique. Sad he is no longer with us.... His music stays though ❤️

[@Punkrow21]

I heard this on college radio at 2 am while half asleep. I though this was the music that dreams were made of. I was on a different planet. In the realm between awake and asleep this album really busts your moorings loose.

[@katemurphy1915]

Utterly brilliant. Thank you!!!...

[@Burt472]

Beautiful. Powerful.

[@Burt472]

Jon Hassell is a Genius... Nuff said.

[@cardboardmusic]

thanks.

[@elsykilmister]

Brillante...el título hermoso. Gracias.

[@stephendmmepag8528]

Génial et captivant.

[@owerture]

Simply ecstatic!!

[@shawnbruce6934]

Just Wow! I'm just starting to understand Ambient Music.

[@tnilab]

one of the greatest!

[@ctraltu]

outstanding

[@kevinmooreiii7827]

This is what it 'Sounds Like' when 'GOD IS WATCHING A SUNSET' !!! Big Up to 'Jon Hassell' and 'Fellow Group' !!! Big Up to 'Miguel Octave' for posting the 'Track' !!! Thank You !!! Cheers !!! One Love :o)

[@migueloctave5966]

+Kevin Moore III Thanks Kevin ! I shot this concert at Lausanne in 2009 : This part was a powerfull moment....

[@kevinmooreiii7827]

Lucky You..... Great Videography !!! Cheers !!! One Love :o)

[@Burt472]

Lucky you....

[@kevinmooreiii7827]

'Blessed' !!! :o) Have A Good Day Or Evening !!! Cheers !!! One Love :o)

[@paolo0164]

...meraviglia!

[@egidblezer9452]

Speechless

[@riccardoruberti]

A genius...as ever!!!

[@vagifrzayev280]

Legend, Rest in Peace!

[@drbartleby3]

This is a great morning alarm song