It sings talks, it cries, it laughs, it squeals, it barks, it shouts it whispers, there is. Simple pleasures is the fourth studio album by american singer and musician bobby mcferrin. Bobby mcferrin steps vocally through this latin melody with the dexterity of an alley cat. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Bobby mcferrin, american musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. Bobby mcferrin vocal jazz composer biography sheet music and. Bobby mcferrins beyond words black academy press, inc. Beyond words has a wide and fun emotional range that swings in saintly depth. They have recorded two albums for blue note and sony records play and the mozart sessions, and chick is featured on bobby s 2002 release beyond words.
Unfortunately, by taking one of the most articulate. Beyond words deluxe by bobby mcferrin 8808678160192. Buy bobby mcferrins album titled beyond words deluxe to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. He is probably best known for his 1988 hit song, dont worry, be happy. Apr 12, 2002 we must, however, reflect on bobby mcferrins beyond words there is a certain degree of serendipity in the fact that this recording is being capitalized upon, in the best economic system the world has ever known, through the marketing efforts of both blue note and angel records as in classical music, the grace note is what in jazz is known. Bobby mcferrin simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The music you heard this hour came from several of his albums. Bobby mcferrin born new york city, march 11, 1950 is a jazzinfluenced a cappella vocal performer and conductor. In personal interviews, bobby reveals the difficulties in finding his calling in life, his personal philosophy on creating, his classical origins, the secrets of collaborating, and the. I find him star quality and this cd is short none a huge 5 in my book.
Vocals, bobby mcferrin piano, chick corea drums, omar hakim percussion, cyro baptista wooden flute, keith rhodes bass and guitar, richard bona. Bobby mcferrin is 70 years old today bobby decided to become a singer on july 11, 1977, and proceeded to give the world 15,584 days of his magical spontaneity. It can also be passed off as the soundtrack to the 1989 documentary common threads. Medicine music is a studio album by bobby mcferrin, released medicine music is a studio album by bobby mcferrin, released in 1990 through the record label emi. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Dont worry, be happy ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooooh ooh ooooh ooh ooh ooooh dont worry ooh ooooh ooh ooh ooooh be happy ooh ooooh ooooh dont worry, be happy aint got no place to lay your head somebody came and took your bed dont worry, be happy the landlord say your rent is late he may have to litigate dont worry, be happy look at.
Listen free to bobby mcferrin beyond words invocation, kalimba suite and more. The voice gets to the soul of a person more than any other instrument. He is well known for his unique vocal techniques and singing styles. He preferred to sing without fixed lyrics, and he could imitate the sounds of various. The bravo profile a fascinating indepth profiledocumentary of the life and career of bobby mcferrin, produced by and for the bravo channel. Vocalist bobby mcferrin, best known for his pop hit, dont worry, be happy, is a talented vocalist and allaround musician. Bobby mcferrin beyond words 180g 2lp bobby mcferrin. Mcferrin released his debut album early riser 2014 on flying lotus brainfeeder records. Their next duo tour of europe is scheduled for spring 2015. Creative vocalist bobby mcferrin s return to blue note after a nearly tenyear absence indicates a possible desire for a return to improvised jazz, and in a way distancing himself from the classical works he had become increasingly associated with. Bobby collaborations bobby mcferrin bobby mcferrin. Beyond words bobby, the a cappella legend, may have crossed the line into the land of accompaniment on beyond words, but let us just say that there is accompaniment, and then there is chick corea on piano, with musicians of similar stature on bass, percussion, drums and guitar, and bobby himself playing the roland xp80.
On the 11th of march, 1950, bobby mcferrin was born. Check out beyond words by bobby mcferrin on amazon music. Working again with pianist chick corea and producer linda goldstein, his 2002 album, beyond words, is reminiscent of the other mcferrin corea. The voice, elektra, 1984 spontaneous invention, blue note, 1986 beyond words, blue note, 2002.
The release was marketed jointly by the legendary jazz label blue note and revered classical imprint angel records. They have recorded two albums for blue note and sony records play and the mozart sessions, and chick is featured on bobbys 2002 release beyond words. However, his vocal chords are as limber as a rubber band, and he doesnt need any studio wizardry to astound you. Bobby mcferrin timeline featuring albums and other. He is the eldest son of popular vocalist and classical conductor bobby mcferrin. He is best known for his 1988 hit song dont worry, be happy.
Bobby mcferrin has always been a wildly restless talent, continually looking to develop fresh ideas for the human voice and place it in sometimes wildly different contexts from simple folk and pop songs to improvisational settings to strident compositional frameworks. Bobby mcferrin beyond words 180g import vinyl 2lp shop. Bobby, the a cappella legend, may have crossed the line into the land of accompaniment on beyond words, but let us just say that there is accompaniment, and then there is chick corea on piano, with musicians of similar stature on bass, percussion, drums and guitar, and bobby himself playing the roland xp. Bobby mcferrin, playing with music by dawn eddy molloy book voice dance visual new york philharmonic printed program subscription season, nov 01, 1996 at avery fisher hall in manhattan, ny.
Beyond words is a moody and dark affair, with subtle layers of mcferrins undulating vocals weaving in and out of the musical bed, but instead of sounding earthy and natural, the album is punctuated by synthesized instruments that pull the recordings dangerously close to smooth jazz territory. The music you heard this hour came from several of his albums, including vocabularies, medicine music, and beyond words. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Sign in invocation by bobby mcferrin from the album beyond words by worlds no.
Joining mcferrin is the great pianist chick corea, with gil goldstein on accordion. Unlike most middle agents that would mark up the performance or appearance fee for bobby mcferrin, we act as your agent in securing bobby mcferrin at the best possible price. Buy bobby mcferrin s album titled beyond words deluxe to enjoy in your home. Jul 06, 20 bobby mcferrin steps vocally through this latin melody with the dexterity of an alley cat. Bobby mcferrin booking agent book bobby mcferrin here we. Bobby mcferrin vocal jazz composer biography sheet music. March 31, 2002 master vocalist bobby mcferrins new album beyond words takes him back to his jazz roots. Mcferrin s, beyond words, is his 12th fulllength release and his first on blue note records since 1992s grammy awardwinning album play. Blue note 7243 5 34201 2 3,angel records 7243 5 34201 2 3 format. Update this biography complete biography of bobby mcferrin. He often sang a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz themes with original lyrics.
This bravo profile traces the personal and musical career of 10time grammy award winner bobby mcferrin, from his earliest musical inspirations through his. Chick corea is one of bobbys favorite collaborators. Mar 10, 2002 listen free to bobby mcferrin beyond words invocation, kalimba suite and more. Like that earlier record, beyond words reunites mcferrin with pianist chick corea, and is full of the quicksilver, improvisatory flights of musical fancy that have characterized mcferrin s extraordinary career. Before that, he had spent six years developing his musical style, the first two years of which he attempted not to listen to other singers at. Bobby mcferrin wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. It sings talks, it cries, it laughs, it squeals, it barks, it shouts it whispers, there is no other instrument that can do that. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitchfor example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmoniesas well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion.
On weekend edition sunday, host lynn neary talks with mcferrin about his new work, his. Mcferrins first recorded work, the selftitled album bobby mcferrin, was not produced until 1982, when mcferrin was already 32 years old. Beyond words is a moody and dark affair, with subtle layers of mcferrin s undulating vocals weaving in and out of the musical bed, but instead of sounding earthy and natural, the album is punctuated by synthesized instruments that pull the recordings dangerously close to smooth jazz territory. Like that earlier record, beyond words reunites mcferrin with pianist chick corea, and is full of the quicksilver, improvisatory flights of musical fancy that have characterized mcferrins extraordinary career. Beyond words is a true reflection of his genius, and it takes jazz fusion to another level. Music profile for bobby mcferrin, born 11 march 1950. Opportunity song by joan armatrading was his first solo voice invention, when he created his astoundingly new way to celebrate the human voice. Improvisation style little red book, improvisation with the people on stage, improvisation with. Mcferrin continues to perform and tour internationally and participate in music education programs, making volunteer appearances as a guest music teacher and lecturer at public schools throughout the united states. Beyond words, an album by bobby mcferrin on spotify. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps i. It was his commercial breakthrough album, containing the hit single dont worry, be happy, also featured in the film cocktail. Albums include dont worry be happy simple pleasures, early riser, and simple pleasures. We must, however, reflect on bobby mcferrins beyond words there is a certain degree of serendipity in the fact that this recording is being capitalized upon, in the best economic system the world has ever known, through the marketing efforts of both blue note and angel records as in classical music, the grace note is what in jazz is known.
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