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Steve,How are things?Just wondering how Mick Taylor is doing?He is playing a few gigs around England this past while...London,Newcastle and Ipswich.Do you have any contact?Also how is Miyuki doing?Any further releases planned?Good to see your other boss(!?)Paul Brady doing so well.....a great TV series.
Paul In Ireland
Paul Holland <ohaolain@gofree.indigo.ie>
Dublin, Ireland -
I like very much Mick Taylor's work. Why don't you think in coming to Caracas for a tour?
JOSE JACOVIELLO <jose_jacoviello@hotmail.com>
Caracas, D.F. Venezuela -
Why don't the Stones hire Mick and Miyuki to open for their tour in Europe? Mick could then maybe sit in with the Stones for a number or two
Valerie <vstapert@cheapnet.com>
Brussels, -
From www.guitarnoise.com
Miyuki (The One) presents us with her first solo album. Here she plays keyboards and does beautiful vocal harmonies as well as arranging and production. The album's title comes from the participation of her longtime friend, Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones).
The fact that this album is difficult to categorize is one of its many beauties. At times it delves into Jazz, while at other times it's more into New Age and there is definitely a touch of Progressive mixed into it.
It is beautifully executed, on analog recording equipment (at Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music's Gallery Studio). The music is quite upbeat and not over-crowded; a very well-balanced mix.
Of note is Mick Taylor's performance. His style is quite different from what we're used to hearing from him.
All in all a great album. One you can relax to, one you can use as a background to an activity, but overall one you will want to just listen to. And enjoy!
A-J Charron 2002-02-19
SierrraB
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grooooooovy!...i like it...keep up the good work and will hopefully come up to london sometime soon to buy you a beer.
Steve
Steve <electrasy@zoom.co.uk>
Dorset!, UK -
I was surfing the net to see what others have done. I like your site .
Johnny <stymiee@hotmail.com>
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Steve...had a deep listen to the cd yesterday...it's good shit...put me in a mellow mood
Marshall Chess
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Warning: long-winded diatribe ahead..delete if you don't like reading.
Well, I finally got to hear "Mick and I " today thanks to the assistance
of a sw5er who fronted me a copy for later payment. The front cover is
autographed, although I can't tell by who...since it's not in Japanese
I'll guess Mick T.(Miyuki is close in letters). Part of my deal for
getting this is a promise to write a review. In my own impulsive
nature, I'll write it on the fly after the first listen.
First some general overview notes:
MT and Miyuki comprise the bulk of material. Michael Bailey plays bass
on the first 3 tracks and there's some sax and trumpet, but the rest is
drum machines(which I don't really like, but admit they're handy...I
have a cheap one myself.)The prevailing theme is unselfish conjunctive
effort--nobody steps on anybody or is flamboyant about their
contributions...it's pleasant to listen to.
1. Can You? 4:07
Miyuki synths a simulated string section and MT plays pretty single-note
lines in a minor mode. He typically has his fat, perhaps Les Paul
w/TS9(Ibanez TubeScreamer)tone going on with the slide melodic
expressions and vibratos--very pretty
2. Bye Joe 3:52
MT mirrors Miyuki's established melody, and as usual is coherent of the
melodic structure. We get to hear Tim Garland on tenor sax. MT's lines
are at least twofold-clean and slight overdriven, can't tell if they're
different guitars or just pickup toggles and tone pot roll-offs. The
three work good together with Mike Bailey. MT's outro lines are first a
fat Paul slide and then a gain-enhanced single-coil solo.
3. Five Years 6:16
Byron Wallen blows trumpet to establish the mood. MT adds tasty
overdriven slide licks with beautiful vibrato. Miyuki shows
considerable piano chops. Again, the collaboration is respectful with
everyone cognizant of the interplay. MT adds some right-hand overtones
that are just right, and some delicious descending runs. MT's playing is
so subdued and relaxed, he mirrors some trumpet lines on the outro.
4. Ambler Blue 5:09
I like this one!-MT and Miyuki establish the song in unison then MT
overdubs a fat slide with delay(0:45), adds a fuzzy gain rhythm track at
1:00 and throws single-coil twang in at 1:45--he might even add another
overdub with a clean humbucking Paul--MT had fun on this song with an A
minor key signature, but probably improvised in other minor-modes like
Dorian and Phrygian.
5. Still Waiting 5:36
This one has the most commercial appeal for easy-listening jazz
stations--seriously, someone needs to send this to some program
directors! Tim Garland's soprano sax is very pleasant for those who
like that radio format( I usually don't). MT's lines are very pretty
with arpeggiated rhythms and beautiful slide single-note lines in unison
with the sax. MT takes the spotlight reminisent of the Spanish?Am
overdubs on his '79 album. MT outros with a whammy-bar enhanced
single-coil.
6. Never Imagine 3:50
Bossa Nova percussion and MT's dirty tone against the piano runs give
this a nice latin feel. Miyuki plays some great stuff in the middle of
the tune, then MT plays fluid, dramatic minor lines with the same dirty
guitar, great tone!
7. Over and Beyond 5:31
Is this MT? The opening lines are heavy overdriven pseudo-metal like,
then he solos over it. He plays against himself with an overdubbed
guitar (or three) that I love-very dramatic minor-key stuff with what
could be gypsy-minor scales thrown in, and fuzzy slide--he adds a 1/2
second delay fuzz rhythm--this track is begging to be used in a motion
picture evoking excitement and drama thematically. MT was on top of his
game on this one!
8. Soho Loft 5:29
C major key signature with that ambivalent happiness the tenor sax
provides--MT's break might be in Dorian or something minor to contrast
the major-scale upbeatness. Halfway through there's no doubt it's MT,
with some signature flurries. After another minor break MT plays off
the sax and simulates great sax lines on guitar.
9. Too Short 5:06
This is the MT we all know and love--heartfelt slide with gain and
vibrato-just beautiful coveyance. I think it's in G major- a great slide
key.--overdubbed acoustic or Strat-like rhythm with reverb and possibly
another open-G single-coil slide break. Miyuki plays beautifully on
organ and keys while Mick arpeggiates and outros with the killer slide.
I don't really know alot about piano, so it's hard for me to accurately
give Miyuki her due, but this is a sweet collaborative effort with
relaxed subtlety--I'm going to listen to it a lot when I'm stressing.
Peace,
Gator
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From the Sunday Express (May 12) interview with Mick T.
"..However his most interesting collaboration recently has been with his old friend the Japanese pianist and composer Miyuki. Mick & I is a delicate often-beautiful instrumental album, a mixture of new age, jazz and blues, which shows Taylor, has lost none of his touch. He and Miyuki, who works regularly with the Ballet Rambert, are planning to do some live shows with other featured musicians tenor saxophone wizard Tim Garland and trumpeter Byron Wallen.
"It is esoteric, shows another side to my playing," says Taylor, "people forget I played on Tubular Bells. I’ve always loved working with keyboard players and I’ve been fortunate enough to play with three great players- Nicky Hopkins, Max Middleton and Miyuki. I classify myself as an eccentric musician but I suppose my heart and soul is still in R&B......" Robin Eggar
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Nice to see so many favourable comments out there about this
great album.Steve,any plans for Miyuki and Mick in the future??Paul
Paul Holland <Ohaolain@gofree.indigo.ie>
Dublin, MH Ireland -
i love anything that past members from the rolling stones do i also love the rolling stones they are the best band in the world.
robin <robinferrall@hotmail.com>
shenzhen, china -
Love these songs, Mick is still a great guitar player. Yet another must have CD for my collection.
Aaron Paul Hoffman <hpaul07047@aol.com>
North Bergen, NJ USA -
This sounds great and I WILL buy it! Mick has a style like no other and I really wish He can make a few guest appearances with the Stones on their new tour. I hope all is well between Mick and his former band-mates, but I bet it is. Time to move on and make more great music! Thanks, Debra.
Debra Johnson <mickschix@aol.com>
Pittsfield, Ma USA -
Please to meet you !
Thank you for bringing up the news about this new album ;-)
I'll pas the word to the rest of the band I'm inn.
Mick Taylor's solo's are lifting me to a higher level when I do my Stones performans on stage!
Best regards
MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS
Jan Emil Gulliksen
www.midnightramblers.no
Jan Emil Gulliksen <wirsbo-jan.emil@c2i.net>
Stavanger, NORWAY -
We are looking at the possibility of a gig or two at the mo, nothing definite at all. The CD was reviewed (favourably!) in the Japanese jazz mag Swing Journal this week, with more press coming up there.
Steve
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Steve and all at Sierra bravo,
Would love to know what the latest is on Miyuki.Any possibility of a few public performances/live shows ??
Mick Taylor looks to be busy touring with Todd Sharpsville in April/May.Any chance of Mick and Miyuki before /after then?Paul
Paul Holland
Ireland -
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Nikita <nikita1@home.nl>
Schijndel, The Netherlands -
I think this CD is so good....I really would like to see Miyuki and MT play these songs live. Hearing Mick and the sax player stretch out over these tunes could be something else....maybe up there with those duets Mick had with Trevor Lawrence back in '73!
Valerie <vstapert@cheapnet.com>
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Hello,
I got the CDs today.
This music is so beautiful. What a great choice, to have Mick play all over the CD.
You truly did a wonderful job arranging the music. It's amazing stuff.
I think it will appeal to so many different people. I hope it does well, and makes you lots of money.
Compared to what the industry is pushing on us these days, well, there is no comparison.
Thank you, Craig
Craig <fuman@ix.netcom.com>
Oakland, CA USA - Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 08:05:27 (GMT)
I've always loved Mick's guitar playing, and consider his years with the Stones to be the height of their creativity in some regards.I went to see him last year at The Van Dyke in Schenectedy New York...a club with seating for less than 100, and although his playing was awe-inspiring, Mick was incoherent and totally out of it! I thought it was such a shame and sincerely hope he's on track now. He is a fabulously fluid player and even the junk he was on could not spoil that. I'd love to see him again; the set was terribly short and disjointed. Let me know if he'll be in New York or Massachusetts anytime soon, thanks, Debra.
Debra Johnson <mickschix@aol.com>
Pittsfield, Ma USA - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 22:35:58 (GMT)
Great to know about the new cd of Taylor .I´m needing a signed copy .
Regards
http://perso.wanadoo.es/stone1
Roberto <stonespain@ozu.es>
Jaén, Spain - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 07:28:44 (GMT)
Great to know about the new cd of Taylor .I´m needing a signed copy .
Regards
http://perso.wanadoo.es/stone1
Roberto <stonespain@ozu.es>
Jaén, Spain - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 07:26:02 (GMT)
Many Japanese are wanting to hear the newly released piece of music of Mick Taylor.
I think that this album is wonderful performance.
Megaty <taylor@sz.redbit.ne.jp>
Japan - Monday, January 21, 2002 at 17:11:56 (GMT)
Steve,
We've been reviewing this album since its release in November...on www.micktaylor.com!A lot of hits on the topic of this album. Here are some of the comments about the album...very encouraging to Miyuki and Mick.
1.."The wait was definitely worthwhile!Very different from Mick's previous work......this is instrumental but not blues .For me this fusion of Guitar and Keyboard is refreshing to hear at this stage of Mick's career.I've only heard the album twice but already I'm hooked.Usually it takes a lot longer for a new album to grab me.This fusion of Pop/Rock/Jazz/Latin ......the best album I've bought in a long long while.An excellent Christmas present.My favourite tracks are "Still Waiting","Over and Beyond" and "Too Short".
Lisa Goldhamer
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(12/13/01 12:51:09 pm)
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I agree. Very much a departure from what we're used to hearing Mick do. But I like it, and would recommend it. My only complaint is that Mick gets lost in the mix on some tunes, but overall a good listen.
jimsheridan123
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(12/14/01 10:07:02 am)
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I think this CD keeps growing as you listen to it. There are a number of musical ideas to focus on and consider. Having said that, there is also a nice open feel to most of the tracks - Mick's playing is very unhurried and uncluttered. I would like to see him take this album and expand on it, tryo something similar with his own band.
My hopes for this CD are that it finds jazz radio and that audience. Someone of Mick's age is just not going to get on mainstream rock radio, barring a minor miracle (I still think that if he got onto a soundtrack/sampler that sold, he might get some play), but I think that some of these melodic gems could grab the attention of folks listening to modern jazz radio. Jim
Paul in Ireland
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The more I listen to this album the more I think the last track "Too short " would make a great single.I really think it stands out as such.........unfortunately Mick doesn't have the backing that people like Santana has had in releasing an instrumental to a world wide audience.Maybe the connection with Sierra Bravo might promote it with a few live shows/TV appearances??
What do people think?Is this to be yet another almost secret collaboration known only to those fanatical about Mick Taylor?
I think it' s a shame that good quality music like this loses out for a variety of resons frequently mentioned on this site.Or maybe Steve and the folks at Sierro Bravo have other plans??
Broken Strings
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(1/9/02 7:51:32 am)
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Got this one for Christmas & I think it will really grow on me. Don't know if I'd call it jazz, though the jazz influences are apparent. The phrase 'easy listening' comes to mind though I know I'll get crucified for using it. But there's so much more to this than what comes to mind when we use that term.
A couple tracks have I think broad am radio appeal: "Bye Joe" and "Still Waiting". There's a real familiarity about those numbers after a couple of listens. "Never Imagine", particularly the opening riffs, sounds like Al Stewart with a little muscle in the electric guitar parts. Wonder what a MT and Peter White album would sound like?
While the chord changes are not blues, except "Amber Blue" which is a non-standard e minor blues, it's pretty hard to disguise MT's bluesy style; it's just in the way he bends those notes & holds and releases the bends.
I find some of his playing to be quite delicate and precise on this one. "Over and Beyond" is the only cut I can't get into; I just don't think the playing captures the feel.
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Paul Holland <ohaolain@gofree.indigo.ie>
Dublin, sober Ireland - Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 12:41:58 (GMT)
Is this Miyuki the same one that played with Peter Perrett in The One?
Valerie
- Friday, January 18, 2002 at 16:48:47 (GMT)
Great CD...When do we get to see a show?
Paul
- Friday, January 18, 2002 at 16:32:39 (GMT)
SIERRA BRAVO