Inside MusiCast

11/02/2024

IMC Friday Night Throwback: “When the world turns blue “, Patti Austin. 2012
This amazing performance features the late great Joe Sample on piano (2013 IMC guest) along with Marcus Miller (2021 IMC guest), Earl Klugh, Omar Hakim, and the late David Sanborn.
Hope you enjoy hearing the strength and elegance of Patti’s voice. E

11/01/2024

IMC's Missed Artist of the Day...Cornelius Bumpus.

This wasn't my planned piece of the day but on the way into work "One Step Closer," by the The Doobie Brothers came on. Released in late 1980 this particular song always struck a chord with me. Always loved the upbeat vibe and the structure of the tune. Nothing fancy but at the same time it was a song that did not feature Patrick Simmons or Michael McDonald on lead vocals. Though McD can be heard prominently sharing the vocal and singing the hook it has always been Cornelius Bumpus' tune. From the soulful sax work to his lead vocals, this has always been a simple favorite of mine...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_v-i042I4

Most true Doobie fans did not like this (at the time their swan song) album. To me, it had several good moments, and most of it was because of Cornelius! Remember "South Bay Strut?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yhVAQEmfvU

Indeed a different vibe for the band but it was a prime example of how well-versed this version of the band was. Cornelius brought new blood and it was a mix of R&B, jazz, and sometimes with a Latin tinge. He not only sang lead on this one but he also mans the sax and B3. Yes, he played organ too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_9zcqAwWwE

After the Doobs called it a day apparently Donald Fagen & McD knew Bumpus was a diamond in the rough and soon Cornelius would become a prominent member of the "NY Rock & Soul Review" as well as a member of the "Steely Dan Orchestra". CB would add his soulful vibe to those bands from 1994-2003. Sadly in February 2004, Cornelius would leave us for a better place. He was only 58. The last few "Dan tours" I saw I'd always see him heading the horn section, right behind Jon & Walter. I miss his talents big time but am so grateful that he shared his gift with us while he was here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XqX4OtBIIo

BP

11/01/2024

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Inside MusiCast welcomes Dane Donohue!

In 1978, a young musician from the Midwest found his way to L.A., and was ushered into the studio to record his debut album with some of the best names in the business, including Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, JD Souther, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, and Bill Champlin to create his self-titled debut album that became a must-have classic for West Coast music enthusiasts. Fast forward 46 years, and Dane Donohue is back with a brand new album titled “L.A. Rainbow”, which was produced by Page99’s John Nixon. On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we’ll discuss Dane’s path to the creation of both of these albums, including some amazing stories from the debut album and how he and John Nixon found each other for the new album, “L.A. Rainbow”.

Catch this new interview with Dane at www.insidemusicast.com or on a variety of podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio, Audible, SiriusXM, Castbox and more!

https://www.insidemusicast.com/musicasts/2024/01/11-dane-donohue

46 years after his iconic solo release, Dane Donohue has found his second wind with a new album, L.A. Rainbow.

11/01/2024

IMC's Spooktacular Tune of the Night!
"Thriller," by Michael Jackson.

Acclaimed songwriter/producer Rod Temperton penned this splendid slice of R&B. “Thriller” is one of Michael Jackson's most well-known tracks and has become the international Halloween anthem. The song’s epic video often overshadows what a terrific, well-crafted piece of music it really is. And it’s interesting to note that the song’s original title was “Starlight,” and the album was originally called Midnight Man. MJ even recorded a demo of “Starlight.” However, Quincy Jones didn’t think the title was strong enough. So Temperton came up with the new title “Thriller.” He rewrote the lyrics to fit the new title. Keeping with the new horror-film theme, spooky sound effects were added to the song, such as a creaky door, wolves howling, a storm, etc. Also, legendary horror film actor Vincent Price added his iconic rap in only two takes. All involved ultimately decided that Thriller would be the better title for the album. The rest is history.

BP

Credits:
Written and composed by Rod Temperton
Produced by Quincy Jones
Michael Jackson: lead and background vocals, LinnDrum drum machine
Rod Temperton and Brian Banks: synthesizers
Greg Phillinganes: synthesizers, Rhodes piano
Anthony Marinelli: synthesizer programming
David Williams: guitar
Jerry Hey, Gary Grant: trumpets, flugelhorns
Larry Williams: saxophone, flute
Bill Reichenbach: trombone
Vocal, rhythm, and synthesizer arrangement by Rod Temperton
Horn arrangement by Jerry Hey
Effects by Bruce Cannon and Bruce Swedien
Featuring: Narration by Vincent Price

Michael Jackson's official 4K music video for "Thriller"Listen to more Michael Jackson: https://MichaelJackson.lnk.to/Stream!toMichael Jackson's 14-minute sh...

10/31/2024

Wishing Inside MusiCast correspondent Arnaud Leger, a very happy birthday!

10/31/2024

IMC Classic Ole Børud Pick of the day. From his 2011 album, "Keep Movin", here's Broken People. The excellent guitar solo is by Markis Lillehaug Johnsen. EC

Ole Borud : Vocals, Guitars, Bass & Additional Keys
Ruben Dale : Drums, Percussion & Additional Keys
Lars Erik Dahle : Bass
Frode Mangen : Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet, Piano, Hammond, Synthesizers & Keyboard Solos
Jens Petter Antonsen : Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Even Skatrud : Trombone
Markis Lillehaug Johnsen : Guitar Solo

Music by Ole Borud
Horn Arrangements by Ole Ole Børud

https://youtu.be/jDUJ32iuTxg?si=Gku7qj-mivKJWz39

10/31/2024

ASPEN CREEK "Tomorrow Take You Home"
Due to CD release by P-Vine Records in Japan on december 18th.

Here's the song "Caroline" featuring Lars Säfsund (Work Of Art) on leadvocals.

Enjoy !

(Mik)

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyCaroline (feat. Lars Säfsund) · Aspen Creek · Lars Säfsund · Jonathan WaldenfridTomorrow Take You Home℗ 2024 Aspen CreekReleased...

10/30/2024

IMC's - Cool Groove of the Day!
"Imitation Suede, by DarWin."

Check out the new tune & video, from DarWin. I seriously can't get enough of this band so look for a full review soon. Valid proof that great music has healing power. When it's this good, it can take people out of themselves for a few hours. Simon and crew have done just that...

https://darwin.is/

BP

Vocals: Matt Bissonette
Drums and Percussion: Simon Phillips
Bass: Mohini Dey
Lead Guitar: Greg Howe
Keyboards: Julian Pollack
Guitars and Background Vocals: Jesse Siebenberg

Like the video and subscribe: https://shorturl.at/uCUY5Watch and listen to more of DarWin: https://linktr.ee/darwinbandFollow DarWin on Instagram: https://in...

10/29/2024

IMC's Musical Public Service Announcement of the Day.
"New Christmas release from Tower of Power!"

How can it be just 57 days until that fella, Mr. Claus drops down your chimney?

"Reflecting on 56 years of Tower of Power, it’s mind-blowing to see the incredible outpouring of love for our music all around the world,” shared Emilio Castillo, founder and bandleader. “This time, we're bringing a little extra holiday spirit to the stage with our brand new holiday album "It's Christmas," and it’s going to be something really special. We’re excited to celebrate both the holidays and the hits that have defined us. This tour promises to be a joyful journey through Tower of Power’s storied past, blending beloved holiday tunes with the band’s classic hits and fan favorites that have defined their legacy. Alongside iconic tracks like "What Is Hip?" and "You're Still a Young Man," fans can expect fresh renditions of timeless holiday songs, delivered with the band’s unmistakable brass-driven sound and signature high-energy performances.

Holidays and Hits Dates:
December 3: Plymouth Memorial Hall, Plymouth, MA
December 6: Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls, NY
December 7: Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, NJ
December 8: Sony Hall, New York, NY
December 10: Midland Theatre, Newark, OH
December 11: Rialto Square, Joliet, IL
December 13: Capitol Theater, Davenport, IA
December 15: The Astro, La Vista, NE
December 17: Lensic Performing Arts, Santa FE, NM
December 18: The Fox, Tucson, AZ
December 21: The Fox, Oakland, CA

The new offering is now streaming and contains 11 tracks.
"It's Christmas" is a great collection of holiday classics and it features two new original Christmas songs. For vinyl collectors and aficionados, the album comes as both an eye-popping stand-alone red vinyl LP and a Limited-Edition red vinyl version that includes a 7" vinyl inside featuring the Channukah song "Maoz Tzur" on side A and a Christmas medley on the B side.
For those who prefer the actual physical product, like me, please link here.

https://towerofpower.myshopify.com/

Ho, Ho, Ho!
BP

10/28/2024

IMC Heads Up Of The Day!

New music and a new album (The Life I Got) from Gino Vannelli will drop on February 7, 2025. The single "Keep On Walking," will premier on YouTube this Friday, November 1st. You can also pre-order the LP and CD versions here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKTP3GYF?tag=upcomingvinyl-20

What a great way to start my Monday!
BP

GINO VANNELLI - KEEP ON WALKINGMusic Produced, Arranged and Mixed by Gino Vannelli, Co-produced by Peter FilMusic & Lyrics written by Gino VannelliVideo Prod...

10/25/2024

Wishing Jon Anderson a very happy birthday!

Take a trip back to 2016 for the Inside MusiCast interview with Jon:

On this episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome one of the greatest voices in the history of popular music, Jon Anderson.

10/25/2024

The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh has passed away at the age of 84.

Grateful Dead bassist ‘passed peacefully,’ according to statement

10/23/2024

IMC Gem of the Day: "Come on Home", by Pages. 1981 Capitol Records. Produced by Bobby Colomby. From the self-titled album, PAGES. This is a great album. Every song is wonderful. You know the album. I thought it deserved one more listen. Comments?

Below are the players on this track, "Come on Home".

Bass – Neil Stubenhaus
Drums – Jeff Porcaro
Electric Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr., Steve Khan
Electric Piano Fender Rhodes, Yamaha CS-80, Oberheim & Mini-moog], Backing Vocals – Steve George
Percussion – Paulinho DaCosta*
Saxophone – Tom Scott
Vocals, Backing Vocals – Richard Page

Richard Page

https://youtu.be/VuVmlZH4Hs0?si=9Zbs6xNbeevCZzzA

10/21/2024

I stumbled across this track today, and I though I'd share it with you. It's from a band called and was founded by Amsterdam-based composer and writer Ivo Wittenveen and Dylan Alling. He's really a talented ad guy who's worked on lots of music for major brands. Sterlatone is his personal musical outlet that has a classic West Coast vibe. Take this nice track. "If Tomorrow Never Comes", is pure 80's AOR and that flugelhorn...lovely. The band hasn't really produced much music, but they should.

Hope you enjoy this track from Sterlatone. e

https://youtu.be/knlhxpZo6DU?si=uEsdO8Vr_MhpzeY2t

10/21/2024

IMC coming CD-album heads up.
ASPEN CREEK proudly announces that a deal has been signed with P-Vine Records in Japan for a CD release of "Tomorrow Take You Home". Stay tuned for further details on this upcoming release.
(Mik)

10/21/2024

Wishing Steve Lukather a very happy birthday! 🎸

10/20/2024

Wishing Level 42’s Mark King a very happy birthday!

10/18/2024

Inside MusiCast Guitar Instrumental of the day.

MAN! Do I love me some 🎸Dave Cleveland!!! What a great “pick me up!” Happy Friday, Everyone!!

Loretta

Provided to YouTube by TuneCoreThinking About You · Dave ClevelandWithin Reach℗ 2008 Autumn RecordsReleased on: 2008-06-02Auto-generated by YouTube.

10/18/2024

IMC Pick Of The Day - Sheena Easton “Wish You Were Here Tonight”

When I was 11, my parents and I went to the cinema to see the 12th James Bond film, “Rien que pour vos yeux”. The following week, my mother offered me the 45 rpm vinyl disc of the film's theme song, “For Your Eyes Only”, sung by the young Scottish singer Sheena Easton. After wearing out the record, I stayed on the lookout for new songs by this crystal-voiced artist.

Two years later, I found her hit single “Telephone” from her album “Best Kept Secret”. As much as I love this track written by Greg Mathieson & Trevor Veitch, it's the b-side “Wish You Were Here Tonight” that I listen to over and over again.
Curiously, this song didn't appear on the “Best Kept Secret” album, and it wasn't until 2000 that it was re-released on CD with this song as a bonus track.

“Wish You Were Here Tonight” is produced by Jay Graydon and written by himself with Jim Sullins. Sheena's vocal performance sweeps me away as the song builds in tension with a magical bridge accompanied by the solo of the one and only Jay Graydon that gives me chills every time.

Just for your information, here's the prestigious list of musicians featured on « Best Kept Secret »: Michael Boddicker, Greg Mathieson, Paul Bliss, Steve Kipner, Steve Porcaro, Todd McKinney, David Foster, Robbie Buchanan, Paul Jackson Jr.,Jay Graydon, Michael Landau, Steve Fishell, Leland Sklar, Nathan East, Carlos Vega, John Gilston, Mike Baird, Dave Weiderman, Simmons, Lenny Castro, David Woodford, Gary Herbig, Trevor Veitch, Steve George & Richard Page

-Arnaud-

Provided to YouTube by RT IndustriesWish You Were Here Tonight · Sheena EastonTelefone℗ 1983 RT IndustriesAuto-generated by YouTube.

10/17/2024

IMC Pick Of The Day - Bryan Duncan « Into My Heart »

I discovered singer Bryan Duncan on the 1984 album "Perfect Timing" by the CCM band, Sweet Confort Band, of which he was lead singer. Of course, I've followed this artist's career, and I think one of the songs I've listened to the most, which I'm sharing here, is “Into My Heart” (Bryan Duncan & Reed Vertelney) from his 92 album “Mercy”.

There are the magical keyboard arrangements and sounds of Michael Omartian, Robbie Buchanan and Peter Wolf typical of this musical period, but above all there's that magical duet chorus with David Pack (Ambrosia) that I never tire of.

Other musicians featured on this magnificent CCM album include Alan Pasqua, Paul Jackson Jr, Glen Pearce, Neil Stubenhaus, John “JR” Robinson, Michael Fisher, Jerry Hey, Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Bill Reichenbach and backing vocals by Alexis England, Darrell Brown, Leslie Smith, Suzie Benson, Tom Burns, David Robertson, Diana DeWitt & Gene Miller. Suffice to say, this is top-notch stuff!
-Arnaud-

Provided to YouTube by Curb RecordsInto My Heart · Bryan DuncanMercy℗ Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company. 25 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203.Relea...

10/16/2024

IMC Pick Of The Day - Chicago « Hearts in Trouble »

I’m nostalgic for the movie soundtracks of the 80's and 90's, which were veritable hit compilations.

In 1990, Bill Champlin wrote the song “Hearts In Trouble” with Dennis Matkosky and Kevin Dukes, which he performed for the film Days Of Thunder with Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall.

For marketing reasons, the film's producers decided it would be best to incorporate this song, originally solo, under the name of the band Chicago (of which Bill was an active member at the time). The band's horn section added a brass arrangement to the track, and subsequently it was released as a single.
-Arnaud-

High Quality Image & Audio.Chicago Video "Heart in Trouble"

10/15/2024

IMC Pick of the Day: "Pieces of Forever" by Ted Bordeau.
I stumbled on this neat, new track by a young new artist with a new vibe that has a whole lot of influences and styles mixed in. The musicianship is excellent...the guitar solo is tasteful, and not overplayed. The vocals are clean and neatly balanced. The overall pop feel reflects a little West Coast – YGSF, State Cows, Page 99, and Steve Maggiora. Hope you like this fun track.

"Pieces of Forever" by Ted Bordeau
https://youtu.be/8zeSg-W1oOw?si=FPPOZ2usnmBxP0ej

10/12/2024

IMC weekend heads up.
"Let The Music Take Control" by ASPEN CREEK taken from the album "Tomorrow Take You Home" (2024)

As an additional little appetizer for the weekend, here comes an infectiously groovy and funky tune with Lars Säfsund on lead vocals from ASPEN CREEK's album "Tomorrow Take You Home".

Great arrangements all over by album producer Jonathan Waldenfrid. You can't help but feeling really happy when you hear it, let alone stand still.
So....enjoy this one and "let the music take control" wherever you are :-)

Album is available on all streaming platforms

Have a nice continued weekend! :-)

(Mik)

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyLet The Music Take Control (feat. Lars Säfsund) · Aspen Creek · Lars Säfsund · Jonathan WaldenfridTomorrow Take You Home℗ 2024 A...