Heavy Weather [Original recording remastered]

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Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter didn't truly fulfill Weather Report's artistic and commercial potential until they brought on-board a bassist who could function as an equal partner in the musical equation, like co-founder Miroslav Vitous, whose main shortcoming was his inability to play funk. In renegade bassist Jaco Pastorius, the band found a formidable composer and improvisor, who possessed deep roots in funk and R&B, yet was equally at home in modern jazz and Afro-Cuban settings. Not coincidentally, the presence of this innovative fretless bassist on Heavy Weather gave Weather Report the rhythmic/melodic dimension it had been missing since Vitous's departure, as evidenced by his voice-like declamations on Zawinul's ballad "A Remark You Made." On Zawinul's chart-topping, big band-styled arrangement of "Birdland," Pastorius provided the kind of big, sweeping orchestral gestures the tune required, while on the shifting canvas of Wayne Shorter's "Harlequin," the bassist's ability to articulate complex chords allowed him to function as a string section unto himself. And on his own "Havona," Pastorius not only soloed with horn-like artistry, but combined with drummer Alex Acuna and percussionist Manolo Badrena to give Weather Report its funkiest rhythm section ever. --Chip Stern

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Average customer rating: Testmant to great music Birdland alone is worth the price of this CD Are you kidding me? They don't play'um like Paco anymore. "Super Audio" format will not play in your CD player

Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jaco Pastorius Black Market Mysterious Traveller Head Hunters Word of Mouth ASIN: B000002AGE Release Date: 1997-09-23

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. A Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mama
6. Palladium
7. The Juggler
8. Havona

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Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter didn't truly fulfill Weather Report's artistic and commercial potential until they brought on-board a bassist who could function as an equal partner in the musical equation, like co-founder Miroslav Vitous, whose main shortcoming was his inability to play funk. In renegade bassist Jaco Pastorius, the band found a formidable composer and improvisor, who possessed deep roots in funk and R&B, yet was equally at home in modern jazz and Afro-Cuban settings. Not coincidentally, the presence of this innovative fretless bassist on Heavy Weather gave Weather Report the rhythmic/melodic dimension it had been missing since Vitous's departure, as evidenced by his voice-like declamations on Zawinul's ballad "A Remark You Made." On Zawinul's chart-topping, big band-styled arrangement of "Birdland," Pastorius provided the kind of big, sweeping orchestral gestures the tune required, while on the shifting canvas of Wayne Shorter's "Harlequin," the bassist's ability to articulate complex chords allowed him to function as a string section unto himself. And on his own "Havona," Pastorius not only soloed with horn-like artistry, but combined with drummer Alex Acuna and percussionist Manolo Badrena to give Weather Report its funkiest rhythm section ever. --Chip Stern

Customer Reviews:

Testmant to great music.......2007-07-05

You buy it originally on vinyl, then get a tape to take in the car. When it comes out on CD, you buy the CD. Okay, then I found a copy in a used record store and grabbed it to keep in the car. That's what happened with me and "Heavy Weather."

"Birdland" drew me into the CD, but there's so much more than this one song to listen to. Weather Report's not just jazz, but a fusion of rock and African music.

"Heavy Weather" is the first jazz I ever bought and still some of the best.

Birdland alone is worth the price of this CD.......2007-07-01

And so is the incredible Jaco Pastorius on his fret-less electric base. Really, the only sub-par track on this CD is the very short Rumba Mama.

Are you kidding me?.......2007-04-28

This is arguably the single greatest fusion album of all time. (Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters" and Miles Davis's "Bitches Brew" might be its only competition) There are very few combinations of players who seem to form a bit of magic when they were together, but Joe Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, and Jaco Pastorius were one of those combinations. There is a reason why the post-Jaco Weather Report albums were not nearly as good as the ones with him, and it's because that magic was lost.

As far as the album itself goes...I don't even know how to start reviewing this. It's like trying to do an art review on the Mona Lisa or something. I mean, who doesn't know the tune to "Birdland"? I suppose that the argument could be made that the synthesized sounds are outdated, but some of the tunes have become so iconic that you'll hardly notice. And the playing is phenomenal. Wayne Shorter gets a bit of a short shift on this album because it doesn't sound like he's playing anything particularly complex, but when you look at the music, you'll see why. In some sections, the chord changes are literally happening EVERY SINGLE BEAT. That's ridiculous.

And Jaco is just a madman (and considering his condition, I mean this in a good way). There has never been a fretless player like him since, and I doubt that there ever will be again.

If you are interested in fusion, buy this and Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters" immediately. You won't be disappointed.

They don't play'um like Paco anymore........2007-04-11

"Birdland" [first track] is an unbelievable masterpiece. Jaco Pastorius on the magnificent four string bass (before we knew what a 5 string bass would sound like he previewed the sound with a 4 string). And add Wayne Shorter on Sax and you have 4 or 5 really decent tracks for the 'jazz- heads' among you. I was lucky enough to have witnessed this magic live in Austin Texas about 1977 at the old Paramount Theater. It was the 'Heavy Weather Tour' and they opened with "Birdland". Other than a small tech. bug in the synth at the beginning of the show it was great.

"Super Audio" format will not play in your CD player.......2007-04-02

Amazon ships this CD in a proprietary Sony format. It will not play in your player or on your computer. Amazon does not list this in the description!

I found out the hard way why a really popular jazz album is selling for only $7!

Average customer rating: Top 10 CD of my collection! a happy happy surprise Fantastic Real Country for a change!

Heavy Weather Brian Burns Manufacturer: Presidio Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Highways, Heartaches & Honky-Tonks Border Radio Angels & Outlaws The Eagle & the Snake: Songs of the Texians Strikin Matches ASIN: B00025ETFU Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Heavy Weather
2. Rain Before a Hurricane
3. Hurricane Casey
4. Fisherman's Blues
5. Indianola
6. Train Wreck at Kiowa Creek
7. Nothin' to Say (Austin vs. Nashville)
8. Madison
9. Broke Down in Tulsa
10. Storm on the Ring of Kerry [Instrumental]
11. Drink the Drivin' Rain
12. Thunderstorms & Tyler Roses
13. Scream
14. Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
15. Mistress of Storms
16. Urban Legends [*]

Customer Reviews:

Top 10 CD of my collection!.......2007-05-19

Brian Burns, what is there to say except WOW! I first heard Brian's music on XM 12 "Cross Country". After immediately being hooked on his sound and style I went and purchased "Heavy Weather" because I enjoyed the song "Nothin' to Say (Austin vs. Nashville)". After playing the CD through I immediately jumped online and bought the rest of his discography. I couldn't be more happy with the decision. Each album is a work of art. My favorite tracks of the album are "Thunderstorms & Tyler Roses" , "Madison" , "Broke Down in Tulsa" , and "Nothin' to Say (Austin vs. Nashville)". Enjoy!

a happy happy surprise.......2005-09-06

I bought this after hearty recommendations from people on the Tom Russell message board and have played it a LOT since I got it. There are similarities to Tom Russell's work; and there are similarities to Gordon Lightfoot (aside from the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald) but it's not really all that derivative. The song selection is excellent and execution is very very good. His voice is wonderful and the feeling in the songs is always present. Great guitar, great instrumental accompaniment. (I liked his comment on the liner notes about losing 12 pounds doing the drum accompaniment!) And the bonus track at the end about urban legends is almost worth the price of the album all by itself.

Fantastic.......2005-06-14

Easily one of the best albums I've ever heard. Brian Burns has a beautiful way of incorporating Texas history into some of his songs (as evidenced by his album "Eagle & the Snake, Songs of the Texians"), and "Indianola" is a wonderful example. Also one of the finest renditions of "Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" I've ever heard.

Real Country for a change!.......2004-08-15

Glad to see that albums like this are still being cut. "Nothin to Say (Austin vs. Nashville)" says it all (Waylon would be proud)! If you like real country music and think that the only real country radio station left is KHYI you'll like this album. With guys like Brian, Houston Marchman, Wayne Hancock etc. at least REAL Country Music will survive!

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Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mysterious Traveller (Multichannel/Stereo) In a Silent Way (Dlx) (Stereo/Multi) Avalon Time Out Friday Night in San Francisco (Stereo SACD) ASIN: B00003XAQ3 Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mama
6. Palladium
7. Juggler
8. Havona

Average customer rating: wonderful!

Heavy Weather Sunlight Again Carl Anderson Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Fantasy Hotel Carl Anderson ASIN: B000008MQH Release Date: 1994-05-24

Tracks:

1. I Can't Stop the Rain
2. I'm All About You
3. I Need Your Love
4. Love'll Hold My Baby Tonight
5. Gather Ye Rosebuds
6. Heavy Weather
7. God's Gift to the World
8. Feel the Night
9. Always Come Running
10. Black Rain (Miles to Go)

Customer Reviews:

wonderful!.......2005-08-13

I became a fan of Carl Anderson while working for a jazz radio station. This is one of his best! There are so many flavors in this album that showcase his voice beautifully. I only wish he were still with us to make more beautiful music.

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Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Led Zeppelin Visions of the Emerald Beyond ASIN: B00008FRU4 Release Date: 1992-02-18

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mam
6. Pallad
7. Juggler
8. Havona

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Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Black Market Weather Report Mr. Gone 8:30 Sweetnighter ASIN: B000N4RBJG Release Date: 2007-04-16

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mam
6. Pallad
7. Juggler
8. Havona

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating: Extreme CD

Extreme Cold Weather Messiah Manufacturer: Massacre ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hymn to Abramelin ASIN: B00006JYIN Release Date: 2002-10-14

Tracks:

1. Extremem Cold Weather
2. Enjoy Yourself
3. Johannes Paul Der Letzte (Dedicated To Pope John Paul II)
4. Mother Theresa (Dedicated In Love To Mother Theresa)
5. Hyper Borea
6. Radezky March We Hate To Be In The Army Now
7. Nero
8. Hymn To Abramelin Messiah (Extra Version) Space Invaders
9. Thrashing Madness
10. Golden Dawn
11. The Last Inferno
12. Resurrection
13. Ole Perversus
14. Powertrash
15. Satans Resurrection
16. Antichrist
17. Hymn To Abramelin
18. Messiah
19. Infernal Forces
20. Future Agressor Total Maniac (Live)

Album Description

2002 digitally remastered reissue of the legendary Swiss death metal act's 1987 sophomore album includes seven bonus tracks, 3 previously unreleased taken from the demo Powertrash 'Powertrash', 'Satans' Resurrection' & 'Antichrist' plus 4 taken from the demo The Infernal Thrashing 'Hymn To Abramelin', 'Messiah', 'Infernal Forces' (previously unreleased) & 'Future Agressor/Total Maniac' (first live concert 12/85 Ch-Baar). Massacre.

Customer Reviews:

Extreme CD.......2005-08-06

This is the best of Messiah and it is really worth it, I don't believe you've ever heard vocals like this one. Nero, Radetzky march and many more on this CD are heart-ripping performances, the aggression of the music puts Cannibal Corpse and the likes to shame. However, the other works of this band are jokes. I am not much expert on music, I listen with my heart and this CD makes it beat real fast. I think any real fan of an extreme genre should have this CD.

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Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FRMG Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mam
6. Pallad
7. Juggler
8. Havona

Average customer rating: This CD is great Great album!

Better Weather Heavy Blinkers Manufacturer: Brobdingnagian ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Chamber Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heavy Blinkers The Night and I Are Still So Young The Night and I Are Still So Young ASIN: B00005N8PH Release Date: 2002-01-01

Tracks:

1. It's Finally Done
2. Baby Smile
3. Far as You Are
4. Heartstrings
5. Long as I Am Able
6. Malm
7. Lazy in Love
8. Didn't Even Have Time to Dream It
9. I Used to Be a Design
10. Broken Wave
11. Helicopter Blues
12. Weight That Can't Be Carried
13. It's Finally Done

Customer Reviews:

This CD is great.......2002-07-17

If you like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Sloan, Carpenters, Matthew Sweet, Paul McCartney, Mike O'Neill or similar artists, then you will like this CD by the Heavy Blinkers. It consists of pop songs which are beautifully arranged and orchestrated.

Great album!.......2002-05-17

Left Banke meets FRIENDS-era Beach Boys. Highly recommended.

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Heavy Weather Weather Report Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aja ASIN: B000008CJP Release Date: 1993-11-09

Tracks:

1. Birdland
2. Remark You Made
3. Teen Town
4. Harlequin
5. Rumba Mam
6. Pallad
7. Juggler
8. Havona

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