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Listen FREE to this Demo Album from
Gene McDaniels & Mike Melvoin
Terry Silverlight and I collaborated on a number of songs I want to share with you all. Here are 2 of them for you to hear, and there will be more!
I hope you enjoy these 2 tunes. -McD.
Rare and Unreleased
Gene McDaniels and Carri Coltrane sing Compared to What in Carri’s music room, mid 1990s. Carri says:
“It was sequenced on a Korg T3 and Roland D20 Drum Machine with Dr. T’s Software. Gene and I sat in my music room and arranged it and partied. We laughed hysterically at the splash cymbal because it is so bodacious. Enjoy. We sang it together at the same time into a Schure SM58
no pop screen. Cheek to cheek.”
Two tracks from “Screams & Whispers,” Co-produced by Eugene McDaniels and Carri Coltrane. These 2 tracks are sung by Gene, with background vocals by his son Mateo Denali and keyboards by long-time friend Ted Brancato. Woody Allen plays guitar on Fill You Up. Recorded at “The Studio” Portland, Maine, by engineer Steve Drown and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Studio in Portland. Released 1997. Genepool Records.
“Blue in Green” – A Bill Evans composition, recorded by Miles Davis, BIll Evans, and John Coltrane on the Miles Davis release “Kind of Blue.” “A Sacred Silent Prayer,” lyrics by Eugene McDaniels, adapted to the Miles and Coltrane solos. Sung by Carri Coltrane. Ron Carter on bass. Ted Brancato on piano. From “the first time,” Carri Coltrane, produced by Eugene McDaniels, Numoon Publishing June 1997.
Flamenco Sketches
“Sketches” is a tribute to Miles Davis and Bill Evans composition recorded by Miles Davis, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, and Cannonball Adderly on the Miles Davis release “Kind of Blue.” “Sketches,” lyrics by Eugene McDaniels, adapted to the Miles and Coltrane solos. Sung by Carri Coltrane. “Too Rare” lyrics by Eugene McDaniels, music adapted from a blues piano solo by Jessica Williams. Vocals by Gene and Carri. Produced by Eugene McDaniels. Recording by Carri Coltrane, Numoon Publishing Co., Inc., released October 1998. Ted Brancato, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Mark Lucas, guitar; Matt Langley, soprano and alto sax; Joey DiFrancesco, trumpet; Payton Crossley, drums; Crusher Bennett, percussion. Engineered by Steve Drown and Tom Blackwell at “The Studio,” Portland, Maine. Cover art painting by Flynn Donovan.
Two tracks from “Outlaw” (Atlantic, 1970) – the version of Cherrystones presented here is an updated and extended version, not the one on the LP, and is among Gene’s favorites. “Outlaw,” was the first of LeftRev McD’s new freak-folk-funk sound and philosophy – from the 1970 liner notes (still holds true today): “Under conditions of national emergency, like now, there are only two kinds of people – those who work for freedom and those who do not… the good guys Vs. the bad guys…” –McD
“All for the Booty” — Hiphop / Rap — An unreleased master written by Gene’s sons Django and Mateo on the “Psychic Sects” album which was first recorded in the early 1990s. Remixed and mastered in 2010 by Eugene McDaniels and Steve Drown. Produced by Eugene McDaniels. Artists: Gene’s sons Django, Mateo, Christopher, and London; additional vocals: Carri Coltrane. 2010 Cover art by Grace Peirce.
Come back real soon
More music from Gene’s recent projects will be presented here for your listening pleasure. “Stop by and visit sometime…” – McD.
Gene – you had it all. The complete musician.
Unbelievable voice, stunning song writer, unparalleled ability to sing in any genre – pop, blues, jazz, rock; and a deep personal zen-like spirituality.
You are in the pantheon with Frankie Lymon, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Donnie Hathaway.
There will never be another like you.
Thank you for what you have given us all – particularly musicians like me.
Ross
Olinda, Victoria, Australia.
If the world could hear all the beautiful songs you brought forth , it truly would be a more loving place . Eternal Thanks ..
I think it was 1971 Gene did a LP called Universal Jones,on the LP is a tune called,WE All Know A Lot Of Things…I hear it in my head all the time.It is timeless just like Gene!!!Thank you so very much.p.s. i would love to get the CD!
Gene will be sorely missed by all that loved his music, great voice and all he did for music lovers worldwide. Rest in peace Gene and many thanks for the wonderful music you left behind.
Thank you for giving us so many years of great music!
A hundred pounds of clay and Tower of strength are my very favored songs.
Thank you again, and God Bless you!
I had the great pleasure of seeing Gene perform, live, in the Baltimore area, in the late 1960′s, and have long enjoyed his wonderful vocalizing. R.I.P., Gene, and keep the music going in your new sphere of existence !
I have enjoyed Mr. McDaniels’ songs since I was a kid. They was always ‘something special’ about his compelling use of minor key and arrangements that set them apart. Rest in peace, sir. You brought much joy to this now grown 62-year-old teenager.
Dave M
Albuquerque, NM
Rest in Peace, Mr. McDaniels. You made some fantastic music and you had a beautiful voice. You are singing with the angels now. Condolences to your family and friends. Peace……
God has you now Gene. I reached puberty listening to Tower of Strength and it is the one I will most remember. I got to work with a lot of artists in my life but never had the pleasure to me you. I know you’ll be singing when I get up there. Hold me a seat in the choir.
Bout a doubt is such a great tune! Thanks so much Gene. I love you.