Nation Time

Nation Time

ASIN: B00004SQVV

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Part of the first installment in Atavistic's Unheard Music Series--devoted to releasing long-neglected avant-garde gems--Joe McPhee's Nation Time was originally released on CJR Records in 1971. During this 1970 live performance, McPhee mixes Amiri Baraka, James Brown, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, and Cecil Taylor into a free-jazz funk so potent and unique that it's shocking to imagine how Nation Time ever fell out of print. The 19-minute title track and "Scorpio's Dance" feature a quintet with two percussionists pushing the group with rocklike intensity (no light touch or delicate brushwork here). Opening things up on the other track, "Shakey Jake," McPhee adds organ, alto saxophone, and guitar, essentially turning the group into a double quartet reminiscent of both Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz band and Miles Davis's post-Bitches Brew fusion work. McPhee's tenor saxophone and trumpet playing is inspired throughout, but he steps aside often to let the rest of the band shine on their own. Really a document of McPhee at his most idealistic and innocent, Nation Time is also the saxophonist at his superfly best. --Tad Hendrickson

Tracks:

Forbidden Broadway 2001: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
Futuristic Stewardess/Usherette: Come Fly With Me
Judi Dench: Why Can't The English?
Trouble In New Tork City: Trouble
The Music Man Revival 2001: Till There Was You
Cole Porter: You're The Top/From The Moment On
Kiss Me, Kate Revival 2001: Wunderbar
I Hate Ben - Marin Mazzie: I Hate Men
Cheryl Ladd In Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business
Miss Saigon Farewell: Why God Why?
Saturday Night Fiasco: Stayin' Alive
Gwen Verdon & The Fosse Dancers: I'm A Brass Band/Steam Heat
Liza Minnelli 2001/Alan Cumming in Cabaret: Wilkommen
Let's Run Times Square Again: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Ethel Merman & Elton John: I've Got Rhythm/Old Fashioned Wedding
Beauty's Been Decreased: Beauty And The Beast
Being Lupone: Being Alive
Sondheim's Blues: Buddy's Blues
Streisand's Farewell Tour: Happy Days Are Here Again/Mame
Les Miz 2001 - Edith Piaf/Milord
Aida - Amneris Intro: Every Story Is A Love Story/Heather Headley/It's Cheesy: Easy As Life
Elaborate Sets (Aida Cont.): Elaborate Lives
Angela Lansbury: I Don't Want To Know
The Full Monty: Let It Go
76 Hit Shows: 76 Trombones
Bows-Ta-Ta Folks: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
Joseph And The Amazing High 'C': Any Dream Will Do

Customer Reviews:

As Always, Hilarious.......2007-05-03

This is so funny! Like all the Forbidden Broadway cds, its another knock-out. I feel like such a crazy person when I am in the car driving and I just burst out laughing. Its great and a must have for any Forbidden Broadway fan.

Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!.......2002-04-14

I enjoyed "Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey." This recording has some truly genius material, and although these actors' impersonations of famous Broadway stars aren't as strong as they have been in the past, the CD has a lot to recommend it.

Particularly strong is Track 16, "Let's do an old fashioned show tune," featuring Elton John and Ethel Merman duking it out over AIDA, which Merman says is "putting everyone here through hell." Likewise, Track 15, "Let's Ruin Times Square Again," tickles my funny bone. Also wonderful are the satires of Beauty and the Beast, Angela Lansbury, and the Full Monty; Gerard Alessandrini's done a tremendous job with these! In addition, this CD's introductory song is much stronger than those on the previous volumes of Forbidden Broadway. It really sets the tone for the best parts of this recording.

Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, the first half of the CD is a bit thin, which is why I give this recording 3 out of 5 stars: Even though it entertains me, there's a lot I have to skip over. For example, the Liza Minelli spoof annoying (though, I admit, a little funny), and in the Music Man revival satire, their Robert Preston impersonator sounds *nothing* like the original. (In earlier recordings, the actors *did* sound like the people they claimed to be.)

The good news is that the CD has 30 tracks in all, so even though there are 13 that I dislike, I just love the rest... I do recommend it!

better to be "Lost in Space".......2001-12-31

First and foremost, this CD is really for diehard fans of Forbidden Broadway, those of us who want the good, the bad and the ugly on the cd rack. I was extremely unimpressed with the latest offering.

While I agree with some of the other reviewers that there is some nice work, I don't know that Saturday Night Fiasco and Sondheim's Blues are sufficient to carry the rest of the tracks. Not much seems new or worse yet, important. Disney isn't new, nor is Les Miz. And while pointing out what is stale and pedestrian on Broadway was amusing on the last couple of releases, this Forbidden Broadway spoof clearly has joined the list of stale and pedestrian.

While there is some nice material on this disc, I really didn't laugh out loud, and that is why I have always bought these in the past.

If Alessandrini reduces the show to the same complaints of the same shows and then replaying lightly tweaked versions of past numbers, Trouble and Alan Cumming in Cabaret specifically, then he has himself is on the becoming a revival - and we know what he thinks of revivals.

The repeats might even be acceptable if there was something fresh in the perfomance, but both were done much better on their respective discs. I think Danny Gurwin is a great comedian, but he doesn't shine in either of these numbers. We also need a recording with no Ethel Merman or Liza numbers - give them a rest already. And why bring back Streisand with such a poor imitation? The earlier Barbara's were dead on vocal impressions as well as speech patterns. If you aren't going to improve on it, then don't drag it back out.

Alessandrini suggests that this is one of the best casts he has ever worked with. I don't know what he bases that on, but I beg to differ, either cast with Bryan Batt was significantly better, although they worked with fresh, clever material. Still, those recordings had verocious talent that brought Gerard's stinging wit to life for those of us who can't see every new production of FB.

Maybe it is time to go to off Broadway productions, or to the radio or the movies for some new ideas. Or else promise no references to the Gap, Disney, or Chorus Boys, (way over used on this recording), along with a Merman and Liza free season. Start from scratch. That might give us hope that Forbidden Broadway too might not be dead.

Stretched Thin.......2001-03-26

I just saw the stage production of Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey. I agree with the other reviewers who feel that Alessandrini is no longer at the top of his game. Perhaps he should lay off for a year or three and let Broadway present new things for him to lampoon - as it always will.

The opening sequence is forced and unfunny, and clearly in place only to batter the listener with the "2001" theme. Unlike a previous reviewer, I found the Judi Dench parody hysterical, though I question its accuracy.

The "Trouble" parody is, as it always was, incomplete and thin. My dear friend John Kenrick (...) did a better job with it - included the segments of the original song that GA left out, and in a funnier fashion. The Cole Porter parody is marginally amusing, but the Brian Mitchell/Marin Mazzie parody is dead on the mark, and VERY funny.

The parody of Cheryl Ladd remains in the show, although she's no longer in "Annie Get Your Gun" - Reba McIntyre is now in the role. Similarly, he stabs at Alan Cumming, who is no longer playing the Emcee. These numbers, while funny, lack punch. On the other hand, he once again skewers long time target Patti LuPone with an hysterical new parody of Being Alive. I suppose she's innately funnier, after all these years, than Alan Cumming, who is, after all, a relative newcomer.

The Rocky Horror parody is amusing, and the observation that sex has moved off 42nd Street and onto the Broadway stage is not without merit. The Beauty parody is amusing, and apt, but as has already been noted, GA has been clobbering us with the Disnification of Broadway for years now. I suppose he finds some glee in the fading success of this particular show.

I must say that while Gurwin is not the greatest singer, "Sondheim's Blues" is the most brilliant piece I've heard from Alessandrini in years. It's absolutely dead on. The friends I was with had never seen nor heard "Follies" and completely missed the point, but I was in stitches.

The "10 Years More" (which does not appear on this album, but remains in the show) has really begun to wear thin, especially with the closing this year of Cats and Miss Saigon. The Cameron Macintosh British mega-musicals are finally releasing their grip on Broadway, and this isn't as funny any more.

Broadway, despite the naysayers, will never die... and apparently, neither will Forbidden Broadway. I don't think it should - but I do think it needs a rest.

Do the Math.......2001-03-15

Four CDs cover the first 20 Years of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini's viciously witty satire of New York Theatre. The last year has seen Three new CDs, FB "Cleans Up Its Act" "20th Anniversary Edition" and now "2001 a Spoof Odyssey". Do the math.

Alessandrini is running out of ideas, and is spreading the remaining ones too thin. . Sanitized Time Square - Been there. Disnified Broadway - Done that, and so many times. Asinine casting faux pas, plotless pointless set-monster musicals, and Ethel Merman and Liza. We've heard it all before - and last time, it was funnier.

Now normally when a writer (or director or actor) has truly entertained me on numerous occasions, I'll forgive the odd show that disappoints. This would be the case here except for two things: Alessandrini is in the vicious parody business - he's never spared anyone else Besides, if he's going to actually include couplets like: "If lyrics are no longer witty... Then I don't want to go " he's inviting the pans.

When you hear the AIDA lampoon, you'll be reminded of the dim bulb in Cyrano de Bergerac who taunts the hero with the brilliant witticism: Your nose is very large

Yes, there are a few true Forbidden Broadway tracks on Spoof Odyssey. Dame Judi Dench singing "Why can't Americans do theatre like the Brits?" (with apologies to My Fair Lady), I Hate Ben (with apologies to Kiss Me Kate) and about 1/3 of "Let's Ruin Time Square Again" (no apologies necessary to Rocky Horror which understands how easy it is for good parody to go bad). Oh yes, there is one absolutely true Forbidden Broadway track: TROUBLE - yes, the same Trouble from Volume 3 which was just re-released on the 20th Anniversary compilation - and it's back again with a more hackneyed Robert Preston impersonation and all of 4 words changed. Granted it's one of the better bits, more worthy of rerunning than say, referring to Miss Saigon as Viet-Numb, but oh, he reran that gag too

The String Quartet Tribute to Janet Jackson
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This is great

An insult to Janet-loving audiophiles.

Open The Flood Gates!

So Awesome! So Janet!

The String Quartet Tribute to Janet Jackson

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Product Description

1. Control
2. What Have You Done For Me Lately
3. When I Think Of You
4. Love Will Never Do Without You
5. Rhythm Nation
6. Let's Wait A While
7. Escapade
8. All For You
9. Miss You Much
10. Everytime

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11. Pleasure Principle
12. That's The Way Love Goes

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

This is great.......2004-06-04

I just got this CD the other day and I am buying a couple for gifts.

I haven't stopped listening to it since I got it. The arrangements stay true to the original arrangements and the music is fresh and exciting to listen to.

I think this CD is great and will make great gifts for my friends who like Janet Jackson.

An insult to Janet-loving audiophiles........2004-06-02

Given the lofty title of this recording and the other reviews of it on Amazon.com, I had rather high hopes for this purchase. Now I'm just hoping there's a used CD store in town that will take this sophomoric rubbish.

As the credits on this CD indicate (warn?), this so-called "string quartet" is actually just TWO people: one playing a real violin and the other playing a SAMPLER with some string sounds, drums, and a few miscellaneous synthesizers in a half-assed attempt to make these songs sound vaguely like the real McCoys. Anyone who knows so little about chamber music as to mistake the strings and drums (other than the lead violin) for real instruments and not the sequenced electronic imitations that they are is probably not an appropriate audience for a seemingly high-brow musical concept that one would expect a "string quartet" to be in the first place. In other words, whether you have trouble comprehending the intellectual complexity of a Britney Spears song or you have an advanced degree in musicology, I can't imagine that you'd want to waste your time and money on such a CD.

And if you're thinking about buying it for a good laugh, unfortunately, while this trash is cheesy, it's not bad enough to stretch into campy. Think of it as William Hung after a year of voice lessons. Still awful, but no longer laughable.

Think of it as a tribute to Janet Jackson when you decide to pass on buying such a poorly conceived knock-off. Or let me know if you'd want to buy it from me for a big discount! Just remember that I won't accept a return...no matter how badly you want to give this "earlobe malfunction" back. You can't say I didn't warn you. CJF

Open The Flood Gates!.......2004-04-28

I am gushing!!!

This is the most fabulous CD that you can get! First off it's Damita Jo songs which everyone just loves.... But then they are performed with violins and orchestras... It's Grace meets Will with a passion for life!!!

If you have a special event or a romantic rendevous with someone this music will tantilize your senses and make everyone know that you have A1 class!!!

So Awesome! So Janet!.......2004-04-01

OMG!!!

The first String Quartet Tribute I got was Nickelback and I sooooo loved it!!!

I just got this CD today and it is unbelievable!!! Janet MUST have had something to do with making of it because it is SOOOOOO Janet!

My favs are Control, Love Will Never Do Without You, Rhythm Nation, Escapade, Everytime and Pleasure Principle.

The production is amazing! It has drums and bass with a string quartet and it grooves like the original renditions of all the songs.

Rhythm Nation reminded me of the superbowl performance cause it has marching drums in it just like her performance did......KickIt!!!

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President Propaganda
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Dollars Or Sense
Mother India

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Bullet Solution?
Fartherland
New World Order
White Gold Burger
Back To Basix

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Customer Reviews:

Great introduction to Brit beatmasters.......2004-06-29

Hypnotic beats and lyrics with attitude. Think Public Enemy with British accents (via the Subcontinent) with Bollywood-esque sampling.

This double CD gives a good introduction to a group that tells it like it is in terms of the Asian experience in the UK. Some of the language may offend some listeners. Highly listenable and thought provoking.

Fun^da^mental put on a great live performance too!

a must for everyone!.......1998-12-22

mushtaq and his crew rock! this is an amazing spiritual journey that takes all kinds of twists and turns -- it carries u through the entire spectrum of emotions... much love and support forever -- citygirl in the big apple!

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Enthralling
Superfan could only give it a 5!
God and Cowboy nation
God and Cowboy nation
love it!

A Journey out of Time
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E-Z Ridin' Cowboy
Blood On The Saddle
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Cut Above
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Customer Reviews:

Enthralling.......2007-03-09

I've had this CD since it came out and I never get tired of it. It's atmospheric and rhythmic with moving lyrics. The singer's voice is so deep and emotional that it gives me chills. The drums and guitar roll along rhythmically with the stories that outwardly are about cowboy life, but seem to me to be metaphors for universal human situations.

Superfan could only give it a 5!.......2002-03-03

What can be said about this wonderful set, pleasing relatively young'uns like me as well as my Texan Dad & Uncle...being the "former head of the Blackbird fan club" and all, sure I'm biased....but the ever-talented Kinmans are truly at their best when they show their country roots, here as well as in their former incarnation Rank and File (Rhino not releasing "Sundown" and "Long Gone Dead" on CD is a CRIME, hear that!!). Tony's melancholy, expressive voice, Chip's guitar virtuosity....the tunes done with taste and reverence for the genre, but also with a refreshing hint of the punk spunk that recalls their Dils days...
Some favorite songs in particular are: Two Miles to Town, Way to Go, Cowboy's Vision, Shenandoah, Leaving this Town, Cut Above. I know, might as well list the whole album! Absolutely awesome, a lullaby.

God and Cowboy nation.......2001-03-23

If GOD sang he would sound like Tony Kinman! If God were a picker he would play like Chip Kinman cuz hell we all know God is a Cowboy!

God and Cowboy nation.......2001-03-23

If GOD sang he would sound like Tony Kinman! If God were a picker he would play like Chip Kinman cuz hell we all know God is a Cowboy!

love it!.......2000-11-24

I saw this on line read about it bought it and man what a treat .I have not been into the kinmans before and I THINK MOST WESTERN MUSIC FANS WILL FIND THIS RIGHT UP THEIR ALLEY!

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"what time is it?"
Groove
With new ears
The beginning of the Joe McPhee journey

Nation Time
Joe McPhee
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Binding: Audio CD

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Amazon.com

Part of the first installment in Atavistic's Unheard Music Series--devoted to releasing long-neglected avant-garde gems--Joe McPhee's Nation Time was originally released on CJR Records in 1971. During this 1970 live performance, McPhee mixes Amiri Baraka, James Brown, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, and Cecil Taylor into a free-jazz funk so potent and unique that it's shocking to imagine how Nation Time ever fell out of print. The 19-minute title track and "Scorpio's Dance" feature a quintet with two percussionists pushing the group with rocklike intensity (no light touch or delicate brushwork here). Opening things up on the other track, "Shakey Jake," McPhee adds organ, alto saxophone, and guitar, essentially turning the group into a double quartet reminiscent of both Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz band and Miles Davis's post-Bitches Brew fusion work. McPhee's tenor saxophone and trumpet playing is inspired throughout, but he steps aside often to let the rest of the band shine on their own. Really a document of McPhee at his most idealistic and innocent, Nation Time is also the saxophonist at his superfly best. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

"what time is it?".......2005-11-20

wow. it never ceases to amaze me the kinds of treasures that Atavistic's Unheard Music series digs up. i've never been let down by their releases and this stellar offering by Joe McPhee does not dissapoint! the fiery live title track begins with a shouted call and response from the band and audience and then erupts into a white hot explosion of wild sax, acid guitar licks, frantic rock and roll drumming, and solid bass work. the energy level is like a pot of hot water constantly boiling and threatening to spill over at any time, but thankfully, the band keep things at close rein. they manage to play free and wild, but the keen sense of melody is never lost amidst the carnage. great cd!

Groove.......2005-01-24

It grooves so much on the track 2 that ya can t stay unsensible !!
Some great live of Joe MCPHEE.

With new ears.......2001-05-29

When I was younger, I first heard this album. Now that I am older, I have new found respect for what has been created. Even today it still has a wonderful freshness that I truely enjoy. I have had the pleaseure of seeing Joe perform serveral times. Each time is a wonderful treat. As has been mentioned, Joe is under rated and often overlooked. Search out the HAt Hut recordings, there are some very nice surprises in there.

The beginning of the Joe McPhee journey.......2000-06-09

I bought this on Lp in 1972, when I had first come across the man, from rave reviews in Cadence magazine.

This is a great introduction to Mr McPhee, and really very accessible. Throughout the past 30 years he has produced such profound music which has had such little media attention. If you enjoy sanders, coltrane, shepp and ayler, you will love this man's playing.

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Settegast Strut
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J.B. Groove
KMA/QB

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent, joyful noise made by four baritone saxophones.......2005-02-19

This is *the* CD for people who like a LOT of baritone saxophone! 4 of them, to be exact. The playing, done by four of the instrument's top players (with drum set accompaniment), is jazzy, but also very funky, with each sax taking a different role: melody, inner parts, and bass line. Unlike a typical sax quartet which is made up of four different sizes of saxophone, this group does it with all baris, which makes it even more amazing that the lead players can hit such high notes. The playing is inspired and this CD should appeal to any adventurous listener of jazz and funk. One note: the music does get really raucous at times, so don't put this on for an evening of easy listening!

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