mood indigo - Duke Ellington

[@DenaElizabeth71]

I just played this for my dad who is a lifelong musician...beginning dementia...sang all the words. Thank you so much for posting this. Magical moment.

[@craiggerrard5117]

This shows the magic of music. My mum had dementia for a few years before she died. There could remember almost nothing about the past (but happily she never forgot who family were) but could sing along to all the words from (amongst others) Gilbert and Sullivan songs which she had performed many years earlier

[@leeann4900]

Aw, bless you, and he, Dena. I know just how very soul-touching that moment must've been, for you both. As my Father lay dying, in November of 2019, none of us knew what was about to happen to our world, with the onset of 2020. My Father treasured the Naval Academy Hymn, as he was a 1961 graduate, eventually becoming an Admiral, after a long career of being a Helicopter Pilot. He bravely served, with honors, through four 'wars'. Even now, as I listen to the Hymn, I can still see his kind crystal blue eyes looking up at me. We shared that magical moment, just like y'all.

[@LilCraftyNook]

That’s amazing!! So very happy for him! I had a similar experience when I was caring for a dementia resident who was a piano teacher. I’d take him into the main dining room twice a week and he’d play wonderfully for a few minutes!!

[@safariman6710]

God bless him, even a third world brat can enjoy thus masterpiece in a drunken state.

[@mikehopes3102]

Duke Ellington or louis Armstrong both total jazx godl

[@zaurmedzhidov]

I remember this was one of the first videos I watched on KZbin back in 2006! Where does time go?!

[@the80sdumpster]

I can't believe how old this is. it sounds like it was composed with the mindset of the now. It sounds so ahead of its time by a long time.

[@49mrbassman]

Jazz is timeless

[@ThomasAquinos]

I love the way Duke plays the piano. He played it so gently and in elegant way.

[@richardlandis793]

My maternal grandfather had his own dance band in Dayton, Ohio many years ago. My mother played many songs on the piano. This is one of them. One of her cousins also played the piano. Another of her cousins was a popular singer. My grandfather? Aside from directing the band, he played the spoons. Now they have all gone to live in an immortal existence. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@marcusdekker]

Duke Ellington was famous for taking fragments of his band members’ warm up routines as they doodled away on their instruments and turning them into great hits. “Mood Indigo” came from band member, clarinetist Barney Bigard’s standard warm up routine, but it took Ellington to recognise its potential.

[@StoicStimulation]

He was also infamous for stealing the works of band members and not giving credit

[@Bati_]

@@StoicStimulation any reference for this info?

[@brucekuehn4031]

And Ellington kept the band payroll going through thick and thin right up until his death in 1974. He often used his royalty money to pay salaries.

[@iamTW64]

I just watched four plus minutes of pure genius. There's a reason why we're still listening to these songs years after they were recorded. Thank you for posting.

[@verysmallensemble]

Still listening

[@CMRbuzz7]

I watched a video in my jazz class that said duke composed this in 15 minutes while driving in a taxi... what a genius

[@andreagaggero4417]

The trumpet soloist is Willie Cook Duke Ellington and his Orchestra:- Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Willie Cook, trumpet; Ray Nance, trumpet, violin; Quentin Jackson, Britt Woodman, Juan Tizol, trombone; Paul Gonsalves, Russell Procope, Willie Smith, Jimmy Hamilton, Harry Carney, reeds; Duke Ellington, piano; Wendell Marshall, acoustic double bass; Louie Bellson, drums; Jimmy Grissom, vocal.

[@Ozigs52]

where s harry carney

[@MarvelousMaxter]

Willie cook always gave off mad snooky young vibes, fantastic lead player and soloist. Absolute master

[@DesmondClancy]

I love how artists can capture a timeless moment.

[@iamTW64]

This clip contains some of the best solos I have ever heard. Russell Procope's clarinet solo (0:58) is beautiful, there is no other way for me to describe it. Simply beautiful...

[@crichta]

One of my favourite pieces of all time. I am still moved by the subtlety of this blues. Such beauty, such class. A work of genius

[@hermetickitten]

This is pure magic. I am dazed and enchanted by this divine spell.

[@guzzinerd]

Pure beauty.

[@guzzinerd]

Creativity. Intonation. Style. Emotion. Love. Artistry. There are plenty of other artists, musicians, and genera. I don't think, however there is any greater truth expressed than the truth of genius. It is simply 'at a level.' I am reluctant to speak of spirituality, but I think that in treasured moments a deified spirit visits us all in pure joy. Sometimes it is captured in some form of media that can transferred and reviewed,.. how lucky we are! I'd like to believe this ghost of beauty is a universal constant, always here, but only floating through us when we are able to recognize it is present.

[@birdyinabox]

Definitely good stuff.

[@captainhowdy8885]

Patrick Roush couldn't have said it any better my friend.

[@chiigreen2346]

Hermetic Kitt

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

Why is this great? In this composition my teacher said Ellington address the hardest parts of the Clarinet and the most noteson the trumpet to show his players skills I'd say. The piece became so popular they were almost forced to write words to this beautiful number. Thanks a million for allowing us to hare this moment in time. Really special for musicians.

[@AntaresSelket]

On a hot summer's day, as the sun begins to set and the sky turns crimson and gold, I am swinging on a porch seat with lemonade in one hand, and the record player producing the sweetest, laziest melody of "Mood Indigo." There is no other way to spend sunset.

[@LJBSullivan]

Sounds sweet

[@JeffChazNOLA]

My dad was thrilled to death when he finally saw Duke Ellington live and learned the combination of wind instruments to achieve the unique sound of the melody!

[@ride29er]

What a pleasure to see and hear the Duke and his entourage! I love listening to the original rendition. These excellent musicians just keep getting better as I learn more.

[@michaelruccolo5807]

Sir Duke. An indisputable genius. One of the greatest composers EVER! Including all of the past classical composers.

[@fredrosenthal8469]

i think i have watched this clip 100 times. the beauty of the music and the class and dignity of the performers is inspiring

[@bluesborn]

A transcendent musical masterpiece. People will be listening to this work in a thousand years.It sends shivers down my spine.

[@austingalletti7115]

Wonderful music. Simply enchanting. I can totally see why the Imagineers picked this song for the queue line on the Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando

[@jerryj920]

April 29: Happy birthday Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) God bless. RIP.

[@tonycampanelli4938]

you will never ever hear musicians like that again thay was the best of the best .

[@BadVizion]

man.... seriously that has to be the greatest quote on you tube to describe any piece of music....mad props

[@WilliamBrownNYC]

The harmonies ... the solos. SO Fantastic !

[@minxmade]

Oh my GOOOOOODDDDDDDD, this jams. I was going through my Music Appreciation book and since it's Finals week, I'm on the last chapter that would be covered on the test, but I noticed there were many more. And while I had to sift through all the BORING SHIT, I came to the "lost chapters." Jazz. Ragtime. Blues. Even Modern Musical Theatre. This is by far one of the greatest pieces I've heard in a LONG TIME.

[@sc2man13]

The piano solo is sublime, one of the best I have heard from Duke.

[@Cookmonster789]

Love the trio in the beginning. Duke was incredible at writing harmonies and countermelodies.

[@intrepidpooch]

Willie Cook plays one of the tastiest trumpet solos I've ever heard on here!

[@maurolamancusa8364]

yessssss

[@Corrie121]

Corrie 121. That Clarinet solo is fabulous. It brought a wee tear to my eye.

[@Blackthorn0451]

Thank you, Duke. And anyone else who played in this recording. It helped me in a really rough time.

[@SiliconBassist]

A different instrumentation than what I was expecting in the beginning. Originally it was a trumpet, trombone and (soprano) clarinet in the beginning. Right? I love this instrumentation too! Duke Ellington is one of my favorite composers and musicians of all time!

[@darkgreenambulance]

What a rare precious film. I wonder if this was used in the "Juke Boxes" that showed film all those years ago. I know there are many shorts of that type in existence - they used to show them on a cable channel some years ago. And , of course, the "General Public" used to listen to decent music in those days! Duke would have been followed by a vast number of listeners.

[@TheStewie117]

Love that bebop in Willie Cooks’s solo.

[@TheJamonmon1]

This was one of the songs that was part of one of Jack Torrence´s hallutinations (or experiences) on the great Stephen King´s "The Shinning". I listened to this song as i was reading that part... it gave me the chills. I´m not sure if it was a good idea or not, but i can say: it was an experience!

[@SergeantColdgirl]

Page 528 -- "The number ended. There was a spatter of applause and then the band swung into 'Mood Indigo' with scarcely a pause." Such an implicitly erotic scene for the conversation that led up to that -- very much eerie and creepy as you so mentioned. XD

[@chadgaston8615]

Poor Roger. Down boy, down.

[@bernieguitar5856]

every second is absolutely perfect. the clarinet,trumpet and piano solos are beyond reproach.this is the best 3 min video I've ever seen ..I've always wondered who the trumpet player was.

[@bradfordhammond2837]

I always loved Mood Indigo and still do.Excellent Ensemble♡♡♡♡♡

[@beautyhasnocolor8953]

music that moves the soul and tribbles the spirits, ... the skill is unmatched today.

[@CuteBasedChick]

Intellectualy listening here! Love this! You don't know what to expect when you listen to Duke Ellington's pieces... he completely goes against the gran.

[@Shrewd745]

Man, what a beautiful song!

[@spmoran4703]

The solos are top class .

[@polyrhythmatics]

Just made a great discovery in Willie Cook thanks to this video!!

[@Jackcar141]

I play an arrangement of this song with my band. It does allow me as a drummer to relax and brush along. And the solos don't hurt either =)

[@lizethcabrales9480]

I always think that if I were a song, I would probably be like this one

[@ckvlzlvxch]

+Maribel Rodríguez how so?

[@lizethcabrales9480]

+Wuhoo like a saudade mood

[@sharksport01]

Lizeth Cabrales me too, but Nina Simones version.

[@redstriper1601]

Constantly confused never knowing whether you are up or down... weird as fuck but nice to listen to

[@dianedavis]

Watching the Jazz Doc on Amazon Prime. I took a Jazz class at FAMU to understand it. I bought a clarinet just to see if I can still play.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Diane, How are you doing?

[@MangoDaVille]

Mom loved Mood Indigo - she sang all the standards - loved to see the guys come over in overcoats with marcels, horns, doghouse bass, great memories. Sang with gardenia in her hair - very pretty. We used to jam at the Clef Club with the old timers. I posted Until the Real Thing Comes Along. Hope you post it. Thanks, Johnny Pal

[@NathanielJordon]

The song is so calming...... if you are like me, and have trouble sleeping, play this video, and close your eyes, sweet dreams.

[@daveyboy731]

What a great version beautiful sound brilliant musicians tremendous band

[@elis6299]

What a band!

[@SMOKEinPetrone]

Now this is the good stuff. This is when ALL musicians had amazing talent... unlike today's music world.

[@ahahmarmelade2050]

Pure, pure magic !

[@dwardtrumpet]

tip of the hat to the trumpeter, sweet sweet solo!

[@josha4913]

Wow, Jazz royalty right here. Thanks for the upload.

[@donalddavis6689]

WOW 👀 👀.. What A Classic Great Jazz Musician's And The Band Of Duke Ellington's 🔥 🎼 🔥 🎼.. And Mr. Sir Duke Ellington 🌟 🌟 Himself.. Ya All.. R.I.P. Duke Ellington - Forever.

[@christopherwright7855]

+ R.I.P. Thank you gentlemen!

[@bruceblake1532]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! Thank you for all Sir Duke- Happy Birthday!

[@bconroy2]

Harry's bass clarinet has a metal bell, but that is the way they are, with wood for the main body of the instrument. That little trio with him and the two trombones is sublime.

[@iamTW64]

Russell Procope's solo at 0:56.... wow.

[@gu6891]

Just amazing!!! Perfect sound for my end of the day...

[@sophiabrown9423]

It kind of takes you back to the Harlem Renissance what a Beautiful time it was. I can imagine sitting on a brownstone step in 1930s with this playing in the background and watching the Beautiful black people stroll down the street and the model Ts rolling down the streets what a time gone forever!!

[@collettemcquaide1956]

You do know this was during the Depression?

[@rachelwoods4634]

This is the sort of music that actually takes you back within that first note of the piano.

[@jenhosack3409]

Couldn't like it more! Will be playing it soon!

[@jenhosack3409]

Maybe not a version this difficult.

[@mikophilo348]

I'm reading "Pimp" by Iceberg Slim and he mentioned this song playing while in a room, so it's assisting me as I finish the page

[@hmong7819]

Wow! Thanks for this amazing upload! It's a cliche, but a true one...they don't make 'em like this anymore!

[@gilbertodossantos8221]

...Melhor Versão de Moon Indigo sem dúvidas. Salve salve e salve Duk Ellington 🎺🎷🎸😅😄😅😄😅👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿🇧🇷...

[@shkyrbty]

Mind blowing. Thank you for posting!

[@tripstar4000]

a singular experience, this. close your eyes...

[@philosyche]

Indeed, very beautiful. Every part composed with dexterity, and thus so pleasing to the ears. If you are knowledgeable about this kind of music, which I presume, would you please kindly recommend me more stuff similar to this? That would be really helpful, thank you very much!

[@tripstar4000]

try hearing a tune called in a sentimental mood, by The Duke. its stunning.

[@mcgrawcm1]

philosyche You might like some other tunes from this era with a similar tempo, like Glenn Miller's Moonlight Serenade, and Al Bowlly's renditions of Time On My Hands.

[@tripstar4000]

a truly golden age...

[@jelenavojvodic2736]

Sentimentalna sam ti Danas ko sentimentalka:)!!!tvoje presence...*

[@CouchEconomyTX]

Almost put me to sleep. I love this piece

[@jwright123456789]

Fantastic! What a great song!

[@JWhite205]

Iceberg brought me here. I want to learn the game from the best, Slim. You notorious Slim. A master of your craft.

[@Broyale26]

Thank you, Duke.

[@si7ltmixwsata7]

eloquent, elegance, my aunt's smiles, leaves moving in the sun, light on water, natural as heartbeats..

[@zeogiannes]

I miss this real music!

[@gilbertodossantos8221]

...Duke Ellington e essa maravilha Mood indigoe esses músicos maravilhosos, salve, salve, salve... 😱😰😨🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😂😁😀🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@2011genocide]

Perfect for a masked ball in the Overlook Hotel

[@calebbarbaree7736]

"Next time you check into a hotel in the dark side of Hollywood make sure You know what kind of vacancy you're filling or you may just find yourself a permanent resident of the twilight zone"

[@bengercak8391]

Yes...just...yes

[@luisadalbertocantutenorio6257]

What you mean with this words ?? It Sounds creepy... 😱😱

[@johnjeffries8935]

The Shining the book jacks ghost dance

[@tynishabiggs2799]

I hate that ride at Disney World!! I do not like being dropped. LMAO!!!!

[@marmite-land]

Without reverb, the pieces sound absolutely fine. That's not creepy at all

[@SiliconBassist]

This is so beautiful.

[@BetterDayzThugNme]

is this the song that iceberg slim (the pimp) mentioned in his book a few times ???

[@acunacorporations]

Came here for the same reason

[@elisamuelsanchez4803]

Same. Great book by the way.

[@jonrc72]

Which book? He wrote Pimp, Momma Black Widow, Trick Baby and the synthesis book(can't recall the title). Great writer. Brought the fast life of the 1940s back to look at and experience.

[@elisamuelsanchez4803]

@@jonrc72 It is in the book "Pimp: My Life Story" that he mentions alot Mood Indigo. Apperantly the song was very popular during the late 30's and earlt 40's.

[@spensert4933]

Regarding title at the start from wiki: Snader Telescriptions, produced for television from 1950 to 1952, were film versions of popular and classical music performances. Singers, dancers, orchestras, and novelty acts appeared in the Snader musicals. They were produced by Louis D. Snader, a Southern California theater owner who branched out into television and then real estate. Lionel Hampton was announced as the first "music world personality to face video film cameras" in the July 22, 1950 issue of Billboard. In 1951, exotica musician and organist Korla Pandit left his KTLA show Adventures in Music to work with Snader, resulting in short films which gave Pandit a national TV audience. However, in 1953, problems with contract negotiations prompted Snader to replace Pandit with Liberace, which launched the pianist to fame. Pandit then hosted a show on KGO-TV in San Francisco. The name "telescriptions" is a portmanteau of "television" and "transcriptions" (recordings intended for broadcast). Snader's three-minute films are similar to Soundies and Scopitones, miniature musicals filmed in the 1940s and 60s. Many telescriptions were later re-edited into television programs and feature films.

[@jsmith3980]

Just heard a lovely rendition of this by The Pasadena Roof Orchestra Hot five in a church in Bexhill!

[@stellapitbull]

all of these snader type "duke" transscriptions " are great but this is special being that its one of dukes greatest songs -- find it with ivy andersons (the most underated singer of the big band era) errie vocal -- thanks for this

[@cdbintexas]

It does not get any better than this even after 65 years.

[@CouchEconomyTX]

cdbintexas *cough cough* moanin

[@jiggleykrowzer8768]

I love how they play this during Al Capone's final scene in Boardwalk Empire where he goes to trail (then jail forever). It's almost sad/bittersweet since I loved that show, the song suited it perfectly.

[@memsis12]

I am doing a report on Duke Ellington for school and he is such an interesting awesome person!

[@chuckm4540]

This performance is the first place I'll visit as soon as my time machine is completed!

[@lauramerylherring]

Thank you SO much for posting. I'm in heaven.

[@ThePragmo]

Had never seen Duke in action. Only read alot bout him. He shares a name with my other great inspiration George Duke!

[@woodencardboard]

Thanks for putting this video up.

[@gabrielmeruelo3158]

The Duke is among the great composers in history (including classical music, which I'm a follower of, as well as jazz).

[@theconcreteslabs2972]

when I'm hearing this it's like someone put a smooth bridge from classical to jazz, jazz fusion? It is a master peice no doubt about that.

[@ThokoXaba]

Really beautiful and soothing..

[@philperson]

The clarinet soloist is Russell Procope!

[@peacesellsstevebuyin]

the duke gives me chills every time

[@jazzytds]

He did the majority of his writing during the Harlem Renaissance era, then was joined by Billy and his status rose to a higher echelon than he currently claimed. Excellent band leader, and pianist.

[@cornholejackson225]

I remember playing this song sometime last year with my school band.

[@iamTW64]

Absolute genius.

[@thevhsvault9184]

Love this tune! Just in case you didn't know there's a latin version of it by the Cuban musician Damaso Perez Prado and his orchestra (which is also the author of Mambo #5) it is actually good, he recorded it in the late 50s.

[@ssg263]

@Amarynthine well actually, the original title of this tune was "Dreamy Blues." Originally conceived by a New Orleans jazzman named Lorenzio Tio. He came to NY and visited his former student Barney Bigard, New Orleans clarinetist in the Ellington orchestra. Bigard took the tune, reworked it, gave it to Ellington, and Duke wrote a theme around it. Duke wrote that when they 1st played it on the radio it was so popular that somebody wrote lyrics and renamed it "Mood Indigo"

[@tonycampanelli4938]

by the way . Get to see this movie anatomy of a murder all of the music in this movie is pure Duke Ellington he scored the music for the movie when you see it you'll understand what 1965 James Stewart

[@stpd1957]

Beautiful, what a treat.