Most of the band were music majors in college when they formed a band called "The Big Thing" in the Chicago area. They moved to California and changed their name to "Chicago Transit Authority", which was the name of their first album. When the city's transportation authority threatened to sue, they shortened their name to "Chicago". As with most college music majors, many members could play multiple instruments. The trombone player was the writer for this suite of songs. He also did the arrangements for the horn section on almost all their songs.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

That's really interesting, thanks Jim! 😄🙏

@gerryhartung736

10 ай бұрын

Being a carpenter by trade, it is interesting to watch your reaction, facial expressions, and your eyes as you listen. I'm thinking that you visualize every note in your mind. I can build a house falling asleep thinking of tomorrow's work plan. (i.e., hammer, nail saw), having no musical ability, I can only imagine how the music bounces in your mind. It must be a joy to listen to. FYI, lead guitarist and lead singer Terry Kath did roulette with his pistol and killed himself by accident. He was an amazing guitarist. Check out 25 or 6 to four for a great example of his solo. I'm now subscribed to your channel to see more of your reactions. Crack on Clare.......GILBERT O'SULLIVAN.......SINGS......CLARE. Your Mum and Dah probably played that song many times for you😊

@daveburns3886

8 ай бұрын

Spot on - only Terry wasn’t classical trained .. they correctly decided to go to LA and we’re eventually house band at a historic venue - whiskey a go go and Hendrix found them and invited them to go on tour.. the rest is history..

@pammorris8097

Ай бұрын

I graduated high school in 1974. I attended our Junior/Senior Prom three times. Then off to college parties and dancing, etc. “Color My World” was always the last song played at every dance party! I LOVE Chicago’s music especially, “Color My World”, “25 0r 6 to 4” and a song off one of their albums called “In Terms 6:51 of two.” In my opinion, Chicago was an excellent band, back in the day no matter what you think! They sound great to me. I recorded a television show of what they are now and I turned it off halfway through and erased the recording. Your opinion means nothing to me. Goodbye!

It's "kind of painful" watching a total underchiever try to take down a clear overachiever on the basis of some technical nitpicking.

Listening to your remarks takes all the pleasure out of Listening to a beautiful piece of music.

there should be no criticism at all....awesome song and flute solo...and they are still going strong

@stevenseul361

2 ай бұрын

Except the band died when Terry died

I suspect that a lot of Walters posture was because he was trying to not blow directly into the microphone while he was playing.

One of the most beautiful flute solos of all time..... Learn Something 😂😂😂

Damn, what a band. 70's what a time for music.

@ClaireHoldich

3 ай бұрын

I will always wish that I'd been alive to witness it first hand. Thanks for watching! 😄🙏

Incredible band! I grew up with this music, so every listen is a walk down memory lane. The Tandlewood 1970 Chicago concert is a brilliant example of what live music can be like, if the musicians are all that talented.

Having been a woodwind doubler in many a rock band over the years, I can attest to the fact that the stance and hand position has a lot to do with microphone placement and the need to suddenly change between the height required for tenor, alto, clarinet, and flute. The flute part is always a compromise.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Ah I hadn’t thought of that Jim, that makes sense but I hope someone has found a solution as it can’t be great for your body in the long run. Thanks for sharing 😃🙏

@asquare9316

10 ай бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich one solution is one that I have employed over the years and that is to use a pickup for the flute and ones for saxes, etc. so that you are not tied to a stationary microphone. Of course, it can get expensive if one is switching between 4 or 5, or more, instruments during a gig and each one has to be sound checked individually.

Looked and sounded great. He was actually a music professor.

RIP Terry, we lost you way too soon.

Driving me nuts that I wasted my few mins of my time watching her criticizing one of the best songs of the time.

@zoso73

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. And the flute solo is just fine. Beautiful, actually, because it's so honest.

@sandrahernandez569

6 ай бұрын

She is CLUELESS- She has No Idea because she's a Brit

@jeffreybabor2585

3 ай бұрын

Ya ok cupcake take 3 hits of purple 🟣 microdot and see how well you play

My teen years were in the 70s. I played 1st chair 1st Trumpet in both concert and stage band. In the stage band we played hits of that time. A lot of Chicago, blood sweat and tears, Doobie brothers, the song we liked.

Kath era Chicago put on fantastic shows. I was lucky enough to see them twice.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

That's cool, thanks for sharing, and watching! 😄🙏

Walt is more of a saxophone player.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

That makes total sense to me, thanks!

@asquare9316

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich Yes, he is a doubler. I think he played clarinet also.

@MrLuigi42

10 ай бұрын

I was gonna say that.

In fact, the saxophone player Walter Parazaider, got an orchestral clarinet recital degree from DePaul University. The sax was his secondary instrument.

Yes, Walt went from flute to alto to tenor in this clip. These are just the last two parts of a much longer composition called "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan". I'm sure Walt didn't move much when playing flute because he needed to stay right in front of the microphone. Question: have you ever watched Jean-Pierre Rampal play? He does everything that my sax/flute/clarinet/bassoon teacher told me not to do, and yet, he was the greatest of all time on flute.

@danmayberry1185

Жыл бұрын

Great point. Rampal - with Claude Bolling or elsewhere - was the best.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments, however I think it's possible to play into a mic and not be quite so still as to create tension. And you're right of course about the many professional players who throw the rule book out of the window - if it works for you, you get a good sound, and it doesn't cause you any physical problems then go for it! wishing you a flutifull day! 😄🙏

@asquare9316

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich Claire, thank you for your reply, I agree with you about Walt's flute playing. It worked for him. Have a saxiful day!! haha

@asquare9316

Жыл бұрын

@@danmayberry1185 yup, easily.

@JamesBond-ib9tq

Жыл бұрын

I always wondered why Walt didn't play more tenor sax.

Walter came up with the whole concept of Chicago as in Rock Band With Horns.

Walt Parazaider was primarily on saxophone, but was also their woodwind player. Flute, oboe, clarinet, he did them all. On the same album this song was released, Chicago's second album, is another multiple movement suite titled "It Better End Soon". It was an anti-war song with lead vocals by guitarist Terry Kath (same singer of "Colour My World"). Walt has an extensive flute performance in the second movement of "It Better End Soon". As a Chicago afficionado that grew up on their music as it was released, I highly recommend that you listen to the studio release of both "Colour My World" and "It Better End Soon" to better evaluate Walt's flute performances, and Robert Lamm's keyboard arpeggios on "Colour My World".

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, I'll certainly take a listen to those other tracks, and thanks for watching 😄🙏

Enjoyed this video - thanks. Chicago is one of my favorite bands of the 70s. I don’t know much about flute, but I always really enjoyed Chicago’s unique style which included a brass section. And Danny Seraphine - one of the great drummers of that era - underrated to be sure as the dominant bands of that time included heavy rock drummers such as Keith Moon (The Who), Ginger Baker (Cream), & John Bonham (Led Zepplin). With his Jazz and Rock music background, Seraphine had superior technical skills compared with any drummer of that era.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's great to hearabout the musicians involved. And thanks for watching! 😄🙏

This flautist was to have been first chair flute in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He instead chose to form a rock band where brass was integral to the music.

Who is she. These are accomplished musicians on one of greatest bands of all time

@ClaireHoldich

8 ай бұрын

www.claireholdich.co.uk/aboutme/ Thanks for watching 😄🙏

You look kind of young so maybe you're just getting your first taste of 70's rock. I saw Chicago live in 1972 and Walt did a way better flute solo than the one filmed here. There was (is?) a great British prog-rock band called Jethro Tull (yes, named after the historical British figure). J. T. was band roughly from the same era as Chicago. The lead-singer, front man was Ian Anderson. If there ever were a true ROCK FLAUTIST in the long history of rock, it could only be Ian Anderson. Ian liked to occasionally mix classical with his rock solos. So you'd get a really bluesy rock solo mixed in cleverly with Bach's Bourrée in E Minor. Would like to see you comment on some of Ian's AMAZING, INCREDIBLDE flute solos with J.T. Listen to cuts from albums like War Child, Aqualung, Stand Up, Thick As A Brick. These are earlier Tull albums where many believe Ian played his most dynamic solos. There's lots of J.T. stuff on KZread. Give a listen, and comment. Cheers!

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for your comment. You're right on two counts, I'm not old enough to remember the 70s first time around (although I really wish that I was!) and I'm not that familiar with Chicago - as a Brit it seems that they wern't as big here. But I am a huge Jethro Tull fan and I've produced my own covers of Bourée, Living in the past and the Zealot gene that you'll find here on the channel. I also saw them in Rome last year and have a vlog of the experience and I'll be seeing them in Sheffield next year which I'll be sharing here on the channel too! Would love to hear your thoughts on all of those. Thanks for watching 😄🙏

@SurferJoe1

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich Chicago had a really bad time in England, compounded by a terribly insulting comment Terry Kath made to the press there in a moment of frustration. It amazes me that they could have failed to connect in England so completely, given the volume of stellar, radio-dominating stuff they produced from 1969-78, their great and varied songwriting, and the musicianship- especially Kath''s. They owned 70s summers. This song was a slow-dance prom staple when I was a kid, and is a bit marginalized now for somer reason, but stuff like "Make Me Smile" and "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is", and "Wishing You Were Here" (with some Beach Boys guest vocals), and many more- timeless. Check out the current Russian/Ukraine (yep) tribute band "Leonid and Friends".

A dear departed friend who grew up a generation before me played flute in several orchestras. She wasn't familiar with the music of Chicago until I introduced her to my Chicago VII album, which she absolutely loved.

This was my sister's wedding song. Mine were Beginnings and Make Me Smile. Seen them 5 times, too. One of my top 5 ever.

What does it really matter how someone plays an instrument, as long as the person is getting his sound! Everyone has their own style! ya?

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

The main reason is that over time it can cause pain and injury. Many musicians have serious problems due to poor posture when playing their instruments. And it can have a massive effect on the sound and how comfortable it is to play too. So as a teacher, I am always conscious of making my students, and myself, aware of this so to try to avoid problems later on. Thanks for watching, and for your comment 😃🙏

@craigw1911

Жыл бұрын

​@@ClaireHoldichAs you saw in this live performance at Tanglewood, Walt had a single position microphone and switched among multiple instruments. He had to adjust his positioning to accommodate the single microphone placed for him. Likely he had more flexibility for the studio recordings. Additional notes on Walt, he was one of the three founding members that conceived Chicago as a rock band with horns. The other two were lead and rhythm guitarist Terry Kath and drummer Danny Seraphine. They then recruited the other four founding members Robert Lamm (keyboards), James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), and Peter Cetera (bass guitar). Walt retired from touring several years ago due to health problems with his heart and later developed Alzheimer's.

Chicago is so amazing. "Something In This City Changes People" (Chicago) has a flute solo just as great as this. His sax solo on "Just You N' Me" is my favorite. It starts off like a feather, and ...

We musicians don’t always play ‘according to the book.’ Not to be anti-intellectual or anti-art. Some of us don’t hold our respective instruments in the ‘right’ manner. Perhaps this is due to individual comfort preference or pain from an accident or disability. We give Walter a break; he participated in one of the tightest musical combos of the 1970s. His contributions were outstanding. Get over the posture, luv; it’s all about the music. Wonder what you think of Traffic’s Chris Wood and Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson. Chris was used to playing a flute with a tenor sax hanging from him. Such is the lot of multi-instrumentalists. I’m sure his ‘posture’ wasn’t the grandest.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I never said it was wrong, just that it looked uncomfortable and I agree, it's all about the music. Thanks for watching 😄🙏

@harrybrooks8514

Жыл бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich Walter may have agreed with you about the apparent uncomfortable stance he showed. Whatever it takes for us to eke out those great tones, we’ll do it, eh? Peace ☮️

You need to watch the whole piece. This is movement 5 of 7. The name "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan". Walt changes instruments 5 times in a 6 minute period. The first one is tenor sax to flute and is made so quickly that he plays the flute with the tenor sax still on his neck strap. I had horn carriage drilled into me in highschool marching band. Walt picked up the flute I think on college. Clarinet was his first instrument. Most woodwind players I've seen that didn't start on flute will have a similar way of holding to play the instrument. Walt's replacement also does the same. Yes, in 56 years the full ballet is still in their set list. By the way I'm also a flutist and I have a great respect for both Walt & Ray Hermann.

@user-wr2ve4sh4e

8 ай бұрын

Make that 53 years. The band has been around for 56 years, but this was on their 1970 album. Walt retired from touring 7 or 8 years ago because of his physical health. Two years ago he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was age 24 in the video (from 1970) you reacted to.

Absolutely adore the music from the 70’s ❤ Young lady: ‘Colour My World’ was a stand alone song. But Chicago was known for stringing their songs together…

Walt is a tall guy (6'4") and perhaps his posture vis-a-vis the mic position could be one observation for his performance. He is a very capable woodwind player (clarinet was his chosen instrument in college) and does have a clean sound. Don't let the PA fool you as the audio equipment back in 1970 wasn't that good.

Thanks for doing this one...I've never seen this live clip. Most of the Chicago reactions feature live clips with lousy sound, but this one was great. Really appreciate that you noticed Danny Seraphine, which most reactors totally let fly over their heads. They comment on the guitar solos, and then the brass, but never the drums. Seraphine is noted for his fills at the ends of phrases and his setups going into new phrases. Fabulous drummer. Not that the newer members of Chicago gave it much thought...they fired him. I watched newer videos of Chicago, with a new drummer, and all I could think of is how much I missed Danny Seraphine.

Technique critiques are fair play when applied to flutists, which Walt was not. Band geeks at the time applauded rockers who inserted different instruments into their music. Best example: legendary Canadian band The Guess Who wrote a jazzy song called Undun. Singer Burton Cummings told Randy Bachman, "it's good, but it could use a flute" .. so he learned to play the flute, and the part became an iconic sound in late '60s rock.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

oo I've not heard that one, I'll definitely check it out, thanks for sharing, and watching 😄🙏

I hope you watch the entire Tanglewood concert. Walter played all the woodwinds as you observed. James Panko, the writer of that suite was the trombone player. There's of course a cute story you can find about it, but no, he didn't get the girl. The drummer you liked was Danny Seraphine. But if there was a stand out star in that band, it was Terry Kath, the guitarist. He was hailed by Jimi Hendrix as his favorite guitarist, and by many as one of rocks greatest. I hope you'll explore more of this incredible and timeless band.

Walt started out playing clarinet, so he's not 'trained' on the flute. He's a classical clarinetist from DePaul University. Not sure who made the title to your post, but it seems to give off the impression that you're horrified with with his performance versus the fact that his posture is what you are 'horrified' about. I encourage you to find other snippets online of Colour My World. 🙂

What a great review Claire, of one of the greatest band's of all time!

@ClaireHoldich

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, wishing you a most Flutifull day! 😄🙏

He's holding the flute that way in order to get the best sound out of a microphone mainly set up to pick up a loud saxophone and not a fute as this solo is a tiny fraction of a two hourish concert. There are stage monitors pushed by several hundred watts blairing back at him and there is a huge public address system pushed by thousands of watts projecting that quiet flute out to thousands of fans. He knows that moving that mouth piece as much as a quarter inch can make thar solo sound very sad in an instant. He's doing what he needs todo to get the musical idea across with feeling and not trying out for orchestra.

@marthagavey9321

18 күн бұрын

Great response, you're very knowledgable about this, why isn't she! She's supposed to be the professional here! I think she's way out of her league with this! First time I've ever heard such crass comments!! Thanks for your enlightened view!! 👍🥰

Yes that is the most awkward flute-playing stance I have ever seen!! Such a lovely tune and it's played with so weirdly. Yes you definitely wish he would stand up & move. But great job reviewing & analyzing this. 👍 🙏 When you said 'horrified' I expected something much worse 🤔😃

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. trust me, to a flute teacher this is pretty horrifying!! 🤣

You need to listen to “It Better End Soon” from the same album.

@ClaireHoldich

10 ай бұрын

Will do, thanks, and thanks for watching! 😄🙏

Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Chicago perform live in Australia in 1972. I have been a lifetime fan ❤❤

Walt would play you off the stage any day of the week. Take a lesson from him.

This "reaction" is completely superfluous & meaningless. It doesn't take a "reaction" that is 4 times the duration of the recording to realize this performance is absolutely brilliant. I dare say that anyone who has been deeply and genuinely in love is able to listen to this song and emotionally feel its full impact without comment. This song requires no "reaction". Either you get it or you don't, and if you are unfortunate to not get it, you are beyond the help of critical analysis. This song and Chicago's performance stand on their own,

Thank god you are as brave as you are

The group was started by the brass section, who wanted to be as much a part of the band as guitar or vocals. They wrote much of the music and arranged almost all their tunes. As a young horn player I loved them. I think you would like 'Fancy Colours' from that album. Nice flute parts.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that, thanks Keith! And thanks for the recommendation. Wishing you a Flutifull day! 😃🙏

@kcody5646

11 ай бұрын

Couldnt help myself thinking that despite all the “problems” Walter P had, (according to this lady) his music was and is phenomenal, and her criticisms fall kind of flat…..after all, who is the music legend here?

@LoyalOpposition

11 ай бұрын

@@ClaireHoldich Walter and Danny (drummer) with Terry Kath (guitarist) started the band. They added Pankow, Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane (all three still play today), and added bassist Peter Cetera in late 1967 (they formed in Feb 67 as THE BIG THING) and changed their name to Chicago Transit Authority to CTA. Great documentary (Free) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGuZyayNpN2XYKg.html

Walter Parazaider played a variety of wind instruments, including flute, clarinet, and primarily saxophone. One can see him playing guitar a couple times when the horn section wasn't used in the 80's ballad era videos. Other than Colour my World, he has a nice long flute solo in 'It Better End Soon, 2nd movement' and in 'Prelude to Aire'/'Aire'. I highly recommend a flute reaction to both. Finally, Walt has a clarinet solo in 'Just You and Me'.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I’ll definitely check both of those out. And thanks for watching 😃🙏

@karensaldanha4760

Жыл бұрын

And "Happy 'Cause I'm Goin' Home"

@Jim5150jvc

Жыл бұрын

Actually a soprano sax. He plays a clarinet solo on HARRY TRUMAN, I think.

This was always the last dance song at our high school dances in the early 70s

I'm certain you are right about the awkward posture, however, I observed in your description of his right hand that you mimicked an extreme flexion of your right wrist whereas his right wrist was in a neutral position, neither in flexion nor extension. I don't know whether that is relevant to your critique?

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

That's a good observation, it's difficult to tell and you may be right. His right elbow is very high though, which suggests tension further up the arm. Either way, like you say, it's pretty awkward but he gets a good sound. Thanks for watching 😄🙏

Also take into account they were probably tripping their stones off

Other brass bands-Blood Sweat & Tears(Spinning wheel, and when I die, Lucretia Macevil, Hi De Ho,You've Made Me so Very Happy) Lighthouse(One fine Morning), Earth Wind & Fire(September, got to Get You Into My Life, After The Love Has Gone), Ides Of March(Vehicle) & last but certainly not least Chase (Get It On)

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

I love Earth Wind & Fire but am not familliar with the others - thanks! 😄🙏

WTF, the writer (the trombonist) wanted it played by a flute so he said “ok , I’ll play it” ...geeez

Considering the microphone technology (and Mic stands) it's a wonder they didn't use a synthesizer instead.

They had a GREAT sound and it was so different from everyone else. Got to see them Live in 1971. Too bad we don’t have innovative bands like them today. It’s all the same sound as no real talent is needed for Illiterate Disco (aka Rap-Hip Ho)

@ClaireHoldich

10 ай бұрын

Great that you saw them live John, and I think there are bands like this out there but sadly they don't get enough exposure or recognition. Wishing you a most Flutifull day! 😄🙏

It might help for you to know that Walt Parazaider was originally a classically trained clarinetist, and plays sax mostly with this band, which probably explains the arched right hand.

Great reaction and critique. These are one of my favourite bands from back then. I suspect the stance has a simple explanation: He changed instruments just before the solo and I think he just made a mistake with the height of the mic and had to go with it 'cos there was no time to change it again.

@ClaireHoldich

8 ай бұрын

Thanks and yes, I agree with your explaination there. Wishing you a most flutifull day! 😄🙏

The player Walter Parazaider normally plays sax and doesn't play flute as much with the band.

@ClaireHoldich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's what I thought. And thanks for watching! 😄🙏

Walt's been playing flute before you were even born. You should have a listen to some of Walt's other flute work like the second movement to It Better End Soon and Aire from the 7th album. The flute was Walt's forte.

Danny Seraphine, one my favorite drummers of all time in this genre! :)

Lol...we in Virginia pronounce Buchannan as "Buck Cannon"

So evidently you think that you MUST be the all-mighty flute player.

@ClaireHoldich

5 ай бұрын

No, just one who knows that posture can affect not only the sound and ease of playing but also cause injury too if it's not healthy.

You need to experience Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull for some amazing Flute playing.

@ClaireHoldich

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm already a big Ian Anderson fan - you'll find covers and a reaction here on my channel. Wishing you a most Flutifull day! 😄🙏

Yes, my high school band director in the 70s would have tossed his baton at me if my posture was like that (yes I played flute and no he never threw it at me... but he did target others). But this isn't high school band or an academic exercise, it's proof that academics are simply a starting point and success trumps academics. My typing instructor from high school would also cringe at my current keyboard methods but that hasn't stopped me from a successful career in information technology.

Relax. She came around. It's all a sheep's blatter after all.

He's primarily a sax player. Do you play the sax? I think he did a great job.

For the last 25 years I've been a Karaoke DJ almost every Friday, and on Saturdays I DJ parties, such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, Graduation parties, any kind of party that requires music . I was lucky to be born into a musical family. It's allowed me to make money doing what I love. Singing and getting people on the dance floor.

Glad she wasn't there to make changes😣

Is so sad to know that Walter is no longer with the band, he's having Alzahimers disease.😢

Danny Seraphine was the name of the drummer.

Not too many songs on the pop charts were in six eight time.

Wedding song back then.

One of their greatest in my opinion: Ballet for a Girl from Buchannon.

@ClaireHoldich

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Roger, I'll check that out. Wishing you a most flutifull day! 😄🙏

There’s a vast difference between classical musicians and musicians sometimes lol😅

incredibly tight

Claire. You're artsy and pretty.

Nice

the flute player is the sax player.

Lot of musicians are self-taught regardless their parent sloppy Style the music works.. Ian Anderson for example. Was fortunate to see Chicago perform in '81, 76 and in 1971. In 71 our school had a assembly. It was at the end of the school day so most ditched. But for those of us who didn't we were treated by a surprise performance from Chicago. I can only imagine those that ditched never did again.lol Chicago was known for reaching out to youth encouraging them to get involved in music. Ours was not the only school they had visited and they were there to perform a concert following day. I was fortunate our school had a large music curriculum.. With dedicated guitar, two rooms 60 each. And another with 40 keyboards. All these classes were full. In my two years of high school I accomplished four years of credits. I had keyboard, music theory, mixed choir, barber shop, marching band (played trumpet), concert band (played French horn). And the Stage Band. In that I sang, play mostly trumpet, then baritone, French horn, trombone. And yes we covered Chicago songs along with Blood Sweat and Tears and attempted Traffic. Did not have time for music in college. 🤠🏞️🐂

Chicago, tower of power ,and blood sweet and tears are your groups with horn sections..... Tower of Power is my all time fav. A group from Oakland ,Calif. Just fabulous horns and ev9 thing else. Chk.out "what is hip," "your still a young man," still digging on James brown " to start with......

@ClaireHoldich

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas, I'll definitely look at those. Wishing you a most Flutifull day! 😄🙏

Sounds good to me

What an unimportant person

Seriously....where are her albums and hits? lol

I am from that musical era. First time here. I was afraid you would not like "Color My World", but happy to see you enjoyed it. In 1974, it was our wedding song, and 49 years later, my wife and I don't regret our choice one iota. It means more to us now than ever! Greetings from the U.S.!

@ClaireHoldich

10 ай бұрын

Hi and welcome! That's so lovely to hear and congratulations on your 49 years! Wishing you a most flutifull day! 😄🎉

he's adjusting to the suboptimal mic position. Seems obvious. It's not that the guy didn't have a wealth of experience...

Hello Claire, thanks for doing a review of Colour My World! I agree that Walt's posture is somewhat unorthodox to see the least. My flute teacher would have been all over me if she saw me with a drooped posture (difficult to stay in tune and maybe even flat). Now regarding Walt's virtuosity on flute, he is classically trained at Notre Dame University in Chicago If you really want to check out his chops, listen to Chicago !! (It Better End Soon) and Chicago VII (Prelude to Aire and Aire) and you'll get doses of his jazz style. He's amazing. I play flute too but it's been awhile (I'll share another time). .

Listen to stairway to heaven led zepplin flute sounding opening

He may not be classically correct but compare his royalist to yours.

Many successful musicians don't have training on whichever instrument they might be tasked to play, and therefore they don't all know the proper techniques. It's more about the music and less about being virtuosos. That's my humble, poorly informed take on it!

@ClaireHoldich

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I completely agree that the essence of music goes beyond technicalities however, posture is important as it can cause serious harm in the long term. Wishing you a most flutifull day! 😄🙏

stop critisizing if your so good why aren.t you famous?

watch chuck mangiones first few albums land of make believe

I'm not a flutist. I see (hear) nothing wrong with the solo. This is a live concert, probably not a good venue to be judged at.

Say what you want about Walter but, remember one thing, he is is richer than you can possibly imagine. 25 or 6 to 4 #12 billboard chart

Chicago is famous and you are not...

On the contrary, there is a vibrato from the flute. I think that you are too critical of things most people don't see. How he's holding his right hand.

Hand positioning ? really , he's a sax player , do you play the sax ? have you made millions of dollars ? what's your record in the music industry ? LOL

@ClaireHoldich I have students with various physical maladies, such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis, or students who are recovering from surgeries to their hand. It is rather unkind of you to critique Walter P , a saxophonist who doubles on flute, in this manner. Thumbs down.

I regret, as a huge fan of the old Chicago, having spent a few mintues listening to this. Claire, flutist, what's your influence on the musical world? Tell me, long after your death, will others still listen to your orginal works? I get constructive cristism, but this just seems bitter mate.

Lets see you hold a sax

I am a clarinet/sax player and sure...I like to grab the flute and it's not hard to get a sound out of the flute.....but I am just not a good flute player because my mouth is totally different shaped while playing and the fingers are placed differently. This guy is just NOT a flute player and his head under his shoulders is always a bad thing, also with playing the sax. You need a good airflow, hell we use air to make music. It looks pretty unhealthy too. So yeah....totally agree here. Even I as not flute player could have played that much nicer. Again, I am not a flutist :D

@michaelgodsey8990

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" Even I as not flute player could have played that much nicer. "

your sickening with your remarks

watch them in their hey day - they sound terrible here compared to the way they sounded originally --- the original is a beloved song for many - here they are flat and off key - heck that out

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