Practicing "Mornin'" (Al Jarreau) performed by Darius Witherspoon (2/8/17)

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[@emerssonleaofelicio6033]

Mr. Darius Whiterspoon my congratulations...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@emerssonleaofelicio2795]

The music's players so good from Al Jarreau "the legend..."👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💿💿💿💿💿💿🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

[@Doctormix]

Awesome awesome awesome. Nailed the chords, the spirit, the vibe, and made it personal. Respect

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Doctor Mix Thanks so much. That's what I was trying to achieve... a laid-back version, in order to fully express the vibe in the song. Something different. Glad you enjoyed. More to come.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much, my friend! I've been a fan of your videos. I've looked back at this and a lot of my older videos and learned from a lot of my shortcomings. I'm always trying to improve delivery and sound quality. I was playing the Nord Piano 2 in this video. I currently own the Korg Nautilus 88, along with Keyscape, UVI Keysuite Electric, and Audiolounge Rhodes Affair 3 (soon to be installed), finally got an overhead cam and a few other things. Ready to get to work. I started a new channel, with no content yet. The link is in my community post. I'll post it below.

[@jonny3767able]

Cant stop watching this. The chords have got that smoothness bout them, awsome.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much! I wished I had time to pair a rhythm track to give it a nice bounce, but it was late that evening. Fortunately, I had the chance to do a better version a couple months ago. Check my videos. I think I did it in June.

[@ArmaniTVWK]

Bro...this is the best practice I’ve seen in a long time 😂😭🙏 my man Darius!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much. I'm gonna keep striving.

[@gfrank87]

One of my favorite Al Jarreau songs. You nailed it. Took your time and errrrrthang. 🔥🔥

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@bsenalaska]

Beautiful job with this beautiful song Mr Witherspoon 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, Brian!

[@paturotmichel7823]

yeah it's absolutely fabulous. the sound is very good. great performance.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[@edenilsondepaulaamaral4547]

For years I've been looking for an interpretation of this, just beautiful chords !! thank you so much from Brasil Darius!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Edenilson de Paula You are so welcome! I did Jobim's "Wave" last night. Check it out. More to come.

[@dancigutierrez8602]

Thank you , I really enjoyed hearing you play it. Very gifted!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Danci Bergstresser Thank you so much!

[@dancigutierrez8602]

You are welcome. Keep it up, never give up your passion in something you love.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@yodunnit]

Absolutely Flawless. i could really feel it! Excellent.....Well done!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@Blenduu]

I am hear because KZbin recommended this one after you uploaded the 2023 updated version Ha Ha. I LOVE this one too! ❤ Look at that setup!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

I hated that one lol... I've been working out my mistakes over the years. Check out the recent upload of "Mornin' " from last week. That's how it SHOULD be played 😄

[@benjaminkenobi21]

Absolutely satisfying chords in this tune... enjoyed this. Nice talent, nice performance.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! I wanted to capture the mellow side of this tune.

[@samuellacombe1311]

Absolument génial fabuleux Merci pour ce pur moment de bonheur 👍😉

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@fernandasouza739]

Very good!!! I love that keyboard tone

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@lukaswheeler3023]

this is sample gold. love your work dude!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Lukas Wheeler Thanks for your support!

[@geraldmessier9495]

keep it up you are really good, love your music and your music room

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much! I try to make the most of my little playground...lol

[@phillipcollier6176]

That was beautiful

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!

[@GBorst]

Great performance, fantastic sound Darius!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you soooooo much!

[@thomaspick4123]

I like your dynamics as you strike the keys. Nice touch!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thomas Pick Thanks! It's amazing how this video got plenty of views, considering the fact that this wasn't a polished version with a decent backing rhythm. I'm grateful, anyhow. Check out my other videos.

[@gravics]

That was beautiful!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@CarnagiAngelo]

Great vibe!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

That was amazing man.. nice sound..very nice

[@dariuswitherspoon]

miroslav hmilansky Thanks! I'm looking forward to doing a better version soon.

[@jonny3767able]

Darius, i play keyboards but you play so fine, i feel like throwing mine out the window now after listening to you. A true talent. Keep the vids coming. Regards

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you! I learned by ear. i wish I could offer tips to inspire you. One main tip is to catch the feel of the song. Determine what drives the song. Even if you don't nail every note of the melody, the important chords will make it happen. I'm glad there are tutorials out there. Check them out. Find the one most helpful to you.

[@nalou13]

Omg that’s version incredible bravoooo ^^

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@tyleroviedo4506]

Amazing

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@expantube]

This is SO nice ! Big lesson...

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@pumby78]

Love it

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@GasparMadera]

WoW!! Al estará orgulloso. Me encanta.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Gaspar Madera Gracias!!!

[@afrogonza]

Superb and tasteful Playing!!!!!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much! I love reaching back and sharing those gems!

[@hustle2muscle]

Great!!! Keep it up my man

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@Spry17072]

Офигенно👍👍👍😭😭😭

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@georgeeblum625]

"Mornin'" and "Trouble in Paradiese". Great!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Georgee Blum Thanks! That song gives me life!

[@bradmicheallyerla3134]

Love it. I thank God for your Talent. Al Jarreau is still the man. I'm so sad he went to be with the Lord

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks! My pleasure. It was sad to see him go, after the exhaustion from touring and stuff. We will see him again. Love his music!

[@peacefulrecharge896]

As soulful as the original arranger David Foster.👍 Keep chopping & jamming 😋

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Pepé Le Pew Thank you! I just did a much better version with rhythm this week ... Check my recent uploads.

[@patricktringali7155]

Very good! realy!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you so much! Al Jarreau's music can be very relaxing. Love his mellow music!

[@timjones9340]

Wow, awesome

[@dariuswitherspoon]

tim jones Thank you! I truly enjoy playing this tune. It evokes a feeling of peace and comfort. I miss Al Jarreau and his music!

[@derrickcouts]

Awesome

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much!

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Get down! Man you're good! Hey, you have about 4 keyboards!!!!!! I like the red one......:)

[@dariuswitherspoon]

LOL... The Nord Piano 2, I sold it in 2018, I donated that MX61 to a church, and sold that DX7IIFD. I also sold the Kronos X earlier this year. They're all gone. I have an all-new setup now. Stay tuned.

[@MattiaR1]

great!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

mattia salvi Thank you! That song gives me life!

[@MattiaR1]

yes!!! i love al jarreau and the LP "Jarreau" 1983 is one of my favorite

[@dwilks121685]

Good stuff bro!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!!!

[@michaelbyrd7278]

How do you find those chords? I can go it but it takes a while and sometimes I still make have to tweak my own chords! You are Gifted!!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thanks so much. I learned by ear. I tweak, too. Over time, I try to work out my mistakes, and eventually it comes together.

[@joebutler3608]

I want a playlist/cd of all your stuff i can put on w my gf and I relaxing . I dont know how you got this good, but i thank God you did.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

God bless you! I'm looking forward to doing better videos and doing live streams soon. I'll definitely keep you posted.

[@jefffeinstein1]

NEEDED to listen this again! Thanks*** (isn't it great to still have a boom box)! (your time suggests that you're also a percussionist, yo).

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Naw, I don't play drums or anything. My boys do. Lol

[@jefffeinstein1]

@@dariuswitherspoon Passed your name to friend 'Dwayne Kerr'. Did a few albums w him. He's very busy, not particularly w music lately. Hoping he checks you out 'D'!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@jefffeinstein1 Great!

[@jefffeinstein1]

@@dariuswitherspoonI wrote "My boy can grooove! Hope that's not too inappropriate. First i have reccomended to him in a loooong time. Felt like a waste to just not try! Funny, many times had the desire too listen to soulful tunes w/o vocals. But not kareoke! Pc D***

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@jefffeinstein1 Peace and love!

[@Eddie71883]

Espetacular! What´s the timbre?

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you! I used one of the E. Pianos and added a bit of delay and reverb. I can't remember which one, I sold my Piano 2 a few years ago. I have the Piano 4 now.

[@Eddie71883]

@@dariuswitherspoon Nice...Im trying to learn this song from your video.

[@faelcordesmusic1470]

@@Eddie71883 Também vou tentar daqui hahahahah

[@Eddie71883]

@@faelcordesmusic1470 Boa rs complicado pra mim porque sou mais cantor e guitarrista do tecladista mas vou retomar o exercício rs.Abs

[@olivervonderheyden3122]

I`m your Fan !! Great Taste :-) i sing with you. I like that very much :-)

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you very much!

[@joebutler3608]

Darius.....you KILL me. You have a metronome inside you, man. And all those pretty extended chords n' shit....I want to record a song under you, I know you have a producer's touch! I heard the Eagles cover too.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Joe Butler Thanks! I am constantly working on perfecting the craft, listening to the sounds of the artists, allowing them to shape my ability to create as well. I'm continually redoing renditions of songs I've previously covered, learning from mistakes and stuff. I'm enjoying the journey. The learning process is enjoyable. I would love to work with you. In the meantime, I'm trying to get better. Pray for me, and I'm looking forward to it! Thanks so much!

[@bootlegger1974]

nice that captain

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Bootlegger Thanks! I did a more recent version with rhythm. This was basically done to highlight the chords. Check my other versions.

[@WALDEMARBONSELS]

Great

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Wald Thanks so much!

[@WALDEMARBONSELS]

@@dariuswitherspoon kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnSamImsfpt1qtU I searched all over the web for a tutorial of this uncle's Al song but I can not find it. sorry if I ask you again but could you give me a hand? it would be easy for you, it's very difficult for me.

[@dogwood8031]

The world is a better place with you in it. Please get healthy.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Dog Wood Thank you! I'm definitely working on it .

[@tobyryberg]

good job! ;)

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Toby Ryberg Thank you!!! All I need is a rhythm section, and the fun begins...

[@jonny3767able]

Brilliant sound darius, some stunning chords there fella.

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@jonny3767able Thank you very much, my friend!

[@jefffeinstein1]

"Finally he smiles at us

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Yes! Sounds like a plan.

[@jefffeinstein1]

@@dariuswitherspoon (i do wonder where ur at (state) sometimes 'D')

[@dariuswitherspoon]

@@jefffeinstein1 Chicago, Illinois

[@jefffeinstein1]

@@dariuswitherspoon Did you happen to know vocalist 'Johnny P'? Also, ain't it time for us to try to move a li'l SOUTH 'D'? But then again, it seems hopeless in ways. So i'll put on some 'D''' of now***

[@jefffeinstein1]

NY here, ugh. (NYC and area seems more demonized (in ways). [Some of the authorities have been a bit 'left' ar Chcgo]! I had made an immediate 'reaction vid' in response of Jamel Roberson. ''Home At Last/Blackbird

[@dhampex3631]

Ok next is al jarreau breakin away lol!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Exactly!

[@MrMrsteve01]

Sing boy

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Steve B I wish I could sing. I would love to.

[@silvav3621]

So easy OMG!

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!

[@Theolonius-ov1ij]

Insomma l'ha inventata di sana pianta

[@dariuswitherspoon]

Thank you!