ElmerJFudd Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Acknowledged 18 times with Grammys. Originally diagnosed with cancer in 2010, Aretha, who turned 76 in March, bravely battled back and refused to be knocked out by illness. Her last performance as on November 2, 2017 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation in New York. Her final public performance was at Philadelphias Mann Center in August 2017... Aretha is surrounded by family and people close to her. She will be so missed as a mother, sister, friend, cousin. But her legacy is larger than life. Its not just that Rolling Stone called her the number 1 singer of all time, or that she is the Queen of Soul. Long live the Queen. [video:youtube] Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 We knew it was inevitable, but it hurts no less. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Long Live The Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Long Live The Queen. Indeed. Thanks to brother Steve Nathan for posting this one on Facebook. [video:youtube] dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No need for prayers. If you believe there's a god who is actively paying attention, then also have to believe he's been hearing Aretha for quite awhile now and is on top of the situation, in his mysterious way. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No need for prayers. If you believe... Maybe so. But, I believe that is a violation of KC policy. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Sad here's hoping she recovers, we have lost a lot of greats lately! Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No need for prayers. If you believe... Maybe so. But, I believe that is a violation of KC policy. Maybe only slightly more so than the title of the thread itself. And to be clear, I'm not saying there is a god. I'm only saying that if there is, then surely he's down with Aretha Franklin and probably even has her on vinyl. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbg Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Prayers for her health and thanks for all the musical happiness she brought to the world. Jake 1967 B-3 w/(2) 122's, Nord C1w/Leslie 2101 top, Nord PedalKeys 27, Nord Electro 4D, IK B3X, QSC K12.2, Yamaha reface YC+CS+CP "It needs a Hammond" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Some more just cause: [video:youtube] [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHsnZT7Z2yQ Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 ...deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 The Real MC and adan easy there guys. I often put my foot in my mouth, so I can understand adan doing this. I think I know what he meant. I am sure there was no intention to hurt anyones feelings. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Her music, spirit and mojo will live on forever. Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No need for prayers. If you believe there's a god who is actively paying attention, then also have to believe he's been hearing Aretha for quite awhile now and is on top of the situation, in his mysterious way. Real smooth, attacking people's faith when a loved one is about to depart their family. Nice show of condolence. Remind me to return the same when you croak. I'm not going to get into any discussion over religion, but your method of comforting people who are mourning needs a serious overhaul. Woah....who attacked anyone??? Adan did no such thing, and frankly his answer covered That possibility as well. I think you were looking at his comment through some personal lenses. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 No need for prayers. If you believe there's a god who is actively paying attention, then also have to believe he's been hearing Aretha for quite awhile now and is on top of the situation, in his mysterious way. Real smooth, attacking people's faith when a loved one is about to depart their family. Nice show of condolence. Remind me to return the same when you croak. I'm not going to get into any discussion over religion, but your method of comforting people who are mourning needs a serious overhaul. I guess this just illustrates why the religion ban is a good thing, because there's no way to talk about it even tangentially without someone getting offended. The point I was trying to make is that the Aretha-to-heaven connection must already be so tight, I doubt that anyone's prayers are needed to make it tighter. I know, taking a light-hearted approach to someone's passing can fall flat. I take full responsibility. Man, the last thing I would do is show any dis-R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha or her family. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Adan "I am with you" on that score. But as far as the ban, more than true. But the broad problem in our culture is respect, and the lack of it. This is not a back handed dig at you. We are not supposed to agree on all matters. We just need to be more respectful in general. I accept the fact that humans are both the same, and quite different. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I guess this just illustrates why the religion ban is a good thing, because there's no way to talk about it even tangentially without someone getting offended. The point I was trying to make is that the Aretha-to-heaven connection must already be so tight, I doubt that anyone's prayers are needed to make it tighter. I know, taking a light-hearted approach to someone's passing can fall flat. I take full responsibility. Man, the last thing I would do is show any dis-R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha or her family. It could had been worded differently... I deleted my post, I'm good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 And to be clear, I'm not saying there is a god. I'm only saying that if there is, then surely he's down with Aretha Franklin and probably even has her on vinyl. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Prayers and Respect for the Queen of Soul. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 [video:youtube] Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Not many words necessary. [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsMGHzOQrps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 This one too. (and many others...) I always thought that Aretha gave her best when she sang while playing the piano. [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loD2YCZLdC4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbg Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 A while back Aretha was booked for a show at the N.J. State Theater in New Brunswick. My quartet played a cocktail hour and a half for the high rollers across the street at the State Theater Hotel and Aretha did hob nob with them for a few minutes. As the ushers started clearing the room to get ready for the 8:00 show start, we were asked to stop, so we took our break outside on the sidewalk and waited until it was all clear to return and pack up. At 7:50 the doors next to us opened and two huge bodyguards held them open. These doors were 80' away from the stage door across the street at the theater. As Aretha walked out a stretch limo arrived curbside and she and the two men got in. The limo drove down to the end of the block, U-turned and came back to park in front of the stage door. Aretha and the two men got out and entered the theater. As the limo pulled away we realized that we just witnessed the definition of "Diva". If anyone deserves that title it would be Aretha. Jake 1967 B-3 w/(2) 122's, Nord C1w/Leslie 2101 top, Nord PedalKeys 27, Nord Electro 4D, IK B3X, QSC K12.2, Yamaha reface YC+CS+CP "It needs a Hammond" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elif Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I've always like her performance Bridge Over Troubled Waters at the 1971 Grammy Awards. I think she won the R&B award that year. Some years ago on a certain Hammond mailing list there was a speculation that the organist was Billy Preston (pinky ring). [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BksZUvCkLsI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I Say A Little Prayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I Say A Little Prayer Many a great singer has tackled this tune, and to some great results. But the master Mr. Bacharach has said his personal favorite version is Aretha's..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Who among us has not been affected in some way by Aretha's music? I'm grateful that she's been a source of inspiration all these years. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 This one too. (and many others...) I always thought that Aretha gave her best when she sang while playing the piano. [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loD2YCZLdC4 Its funny, but Ive noticed that when I hear something that really touches me, that I involuntary laugh as my response. Oh, Aretha you make me smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Tonight we attempted to wing Carol King's Natural Woman, in honor of this great singer pianist Aretha Franklin. I hope this is not inappropriate to ask, but it was a jam session, and the meter of the song did not feel right. How do you all perceive or conceive the meter of Aretha's Natural Woman? Is just saying "6/8, or 12/8 gospel ballad " insufficient information for the rhythm section?? I hope to do it again soon. Also... it is extremely rare for me to produce tears at the passing ( or near passing of a person ) but in Aretha's special case, I find myself tearing up. I recall being tearful at the passing of Martin Luther King. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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