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The following is from an interview with Jack DeJohnette in Down Beat magazine from 1978. You'll really understand the quote when you listen to his playing on Gun High and other ECM albums: “"That’s exactly the way I hear them. To me, cymbals are the bridge to the drum set- they connect it up. Cymbals are like the thumb on the piano; the way you use your thumb when you’re making an arpeggio run up the piano, that’s the way I hear my cymbals in relation to the drum set. They are pedal tones, and in the overtones of the cymbals are orchestra sounds, orchestra intervals. When I hear a cymbal I hear thousands of tones and microtones.”
Consistency is what set them apart. I have a ton of them. Recording quality ..created a real world of their own with a range of music as broad as possible. ME is a visionary.
Really great review Michael. So informative and on point. I hope to receive these two LPs tomorrow. I know the ECM catalogue very well and can easily think of so many titles I hope will be included in this series. Thanks so much for what you bring to the VC...
I'm looking forward to the arrival of my copies tomorrow. Great to hear that both the jacket- and the soundquality of the editions are top notch. Thank you for the informative video!
"Gnu High" is a must have ECM release, makes totally sense to start your collection with this one. Like many, I have an on-off relationship with ECM, acquiered them manically for some time, then got rid of most of them because my focus shifted somewhere else. I just kept a few essentials and "Gnu High" is among them. That said, I think there's a lot to discover with ECM still. Really hoping for a reissue of "Love, Love", which is not so easy to find anymore.
This is also what I was looking for I have collecting ECM for years. Actually I wrote to ECM for quite some time and ask them why they did `nt release there old albums caures people and friends I know could`nt understand why they did`nt open up for there old stuff. But so nice its happening now. so nice and good news for vinyl LOVERS:
It's good to see you back Michael! These are really great videos, comparing the new to originals, a really useful and helpful video for us subscribers. Thank you so much!
Such an exciting release, I’m so happy more and more important labels are giving us the AAA reissues! Thank you for your part, I’m quite sure you have played an important role in getting us to this place. Can’t wait to hear them! ❤
Sounds great I look forward to mine arriving. Thank god they are not Stoughton jackets. They are far better than that - like all ECM - none of the nasty, shiny, badly glued tip-ons that crack like badly bound books. Glad you like the sound too. Thanks Michael
ECM has it together, making their remaster have the warmer feel is not only a smart direction, it gives you options as the OG is punchy with a narrow sound stage make sit a great option. Thank you and the video quality and information is Top Notch !
Cool titles from a cool label. I’ve heard of Kenny Wheeler played with Ronnie Scott if I remember correctly. I’m not familiar with the other artist.Interesting comparison Michael,I like your opinion on the original mastering more attack . That’s what I prefer sound wise. Cool video Michael,see you on the next one ✊
WOW! Just WOW! I do not have originals of these two shown, but the ECM catalog is undoubtedly one of the finest record labels, ever. Period. I’m blown away by this news. Will Eberhard Weber’s records eventually be released? Ralph Towner?? Holy smokes, my mind is reeling …! Yes, I forgot to say “THANK YOU, Michael!”
Nice review, thank you. As mentioned previously, the ECM videos on the Ken Micallef channel got me into ECM - something I'd long procrastinated. I've been enjoying a good run on previously owned ECM (both US and German originals) for the past year - happened upon a nice collection last summer. Have an OG US of the Vasconcelos that I enjoy - would very much like to hear that Kenny Wheeler (have another Wheeler LP Saved for Later at DISCOGS.) Had a few finds that didn't suit me and I've been struggling to connect with the David Torn releases which I expected to love and did - not. Started to turn my attention to some recent releases with the Avishai Cohen 'Naked Truth'. Hope they reissue some Garbarek.
Gnu High is one of my all time favorite albums. Bought the original in 1977. The true star of Gnu High is Jack DeJohnette, who plays the drums like a piano. HIGHLY recommended. BTW... my copy will be here tomorrow!
For me, it never makes sense to get several versions of a title unless it’s one of your absolute favourite albums. Do your research and buy the best sounding version you can afford of a title and then be done with it. There is so much great music out there to explore and spend money on. Why buy the same title over and over again? Having said all this, I think we are all grateful for your shoot outs. 😊
ECM was always a rarified look at European white jazz, even though it was widely known amongst jazzheads. The OGs are cheap , grab 'em while you can people
