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When I think of Laurel Canyon in the 60's and early 70's, I always think of Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell. Plus the miles and miles of tape they produced that
by johnohara 8y ago
When I think of Laurel Canyon in the 60's and early 70's, I always think of Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell.
Plus the miles and miles of tape they produced that has yet to drop as a compilation or make it to air (figuratively).
To me, they always seemed to be more at the center of those artists who were at the center of things creatively.
- throwaway8879 8y agoI love that album Joni did with Jaco Pastorius. Coyote is a beautiful song and the bassline is one of the most melodic I've ever heard. It's really difficult to describe how amazing it really is...
- johnohara 8y agoAgree. I saw her live in '79 at the Coliseum in Portland. Backed up by Jaco and Pat Metheny, both of whom performed separate solos that featured them playing against loops recorded in the moment. Similiar to Dovydas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsOCQFRWUng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsOCQFRWUng She released a live album in 1980 that featured some of these performances. I think there's video on youtube of the Santa Barbara shows. For me, FZ's Black Napkins guitar solo, live at the Palladium in 1977, ranks as one of his best. It's included in his movie "Baby Snakes." Watermelon in Easter Hay is another that makes you put the pen down and listen.