* Un blog dedicado a la música Disco instrumental y Orquestal con reconocidos arreglistas y concertistas de los años 70's y 80's,esta es la esencia,la base,la clásica elegancia que perdura en el tiempo....
* Y con este álbum cerramos toda publicación acerca de los proyectos de Van McCoy,algunos registros que no he mencionado en blog son ''Night Time Is Lonely Time 1966'' ''Soul Improvisations 1972'' que no tienen nada de DISCO en ellas y por último ''My Favorite Fantasy 1978''. Tracklist : A1 I'm Beginning To Feel Like My Old Self Again A2 Merry Go Round A3 The Samba A4 Decisions B1 Lonely Dancer B2 I Wish You Well B3 Touchdown B4 All I Need Is You / You're My Peace Of Mind Arranged By – Van McCoy Art Direction – George Osaki Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Destry, Pete Marshall, Van McCoy, Zulema Cusseaux Bass – Gordon Edwards Conductor – Gene Orloff Copyist – John Mical Design – Bill Murphy, Rod Dyer, Inc. Drums – Brian Brake, Charles Collins, Chris Parker Engineer – Don Berman Guitar – Bert Jones, Charlie Brown, Cornell Dupree, Hugh McCracken, Jeff Mironov, Joe Caro Horns – Barry Rogers, Bernie Glow, George Marge, Janice Robinson, John Gale, John Gatchell, Mel Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green Keyboards – Leon Pendarvis, Van McCoy Oboe – Phil Bodner Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes] – 'Crusher' Bennett, George Devens Photography By – Milton Greene Producer – Charles Kipps, Van McCoy Strings – Al Brown, Fred Buldrini, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Jesse Levy, Jonathon Abramowitz, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kermit Moore, Marvin Morgenstern, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman, Richard Maximoff, Theodore Isreal Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : Reel One - Medley I : A1.1 Moon River A1.2 Over The Rainbow A1.3 Gone With The Wind A1.4 Somewhere Medley II : A2.1 Love Theme From A "Star Is Born" (Evergreen) A2.2 Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) Reel Two - Medley II : B1 Theme From Shaft B2 Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago" B3 The Magnificent Seven Art Direction – Mike Mendel Backing Vocals – Faith, Hope & Charity, Van McCoy Bass – Gordon Edwards Copyist – John Mical Drums – Charles Collins Engineer [Assistant] – Gary Parisi, Mathew Murray Engineer [Recording] – Steve Jerome Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi Guitar – Cornell Dupree, David Spinozza Horns – Dominick Gravine, Janice Robinson, John Frosk, Melvyn Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, Victor Paz Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr., Richard Tee Mastered By – Gilbert Kong Percussion – Errol (Crusher) Bennett, George Devens Piano – Van McCoy Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Van McCoy Producer, Engineer [Recording], Engineer [Remix] – Michael DeLugg Sleeve, Design – Jim O'Connell Strings – Ariana Bronne, Gerald Tarack, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Jesse Levy, Joseph DeAngelis, Julien Barber, Kermit Moore, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman, Regis Iandiorio, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Isreal Strings, Concertmaster – Gene Orloff Woodwind – Phil Bodner Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
* El segundo mejor álbum del recordado ''Van MCCoy'' continuando con todas sus producciones en solitario o con orquesta. Tracklist : A1Jet Setting A2Love At First Sight A3(To Each His Own) That's My Philosophy A4Night Walk B1 Sweet, Sweet Rhythm B2Theme From Star Trek B3Party B4African Symphony Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Diane Destry, Jocelyn Shaw, Lorraine Moore, Roberta Blassingame, Van McCoy Bass – Gordon Edwards Drums – Stephen Gadd Engineer [Recording] – Alan Varner Engineer, Mastered By – Gilbert Kong Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken Horns – Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, Jon Faddis, Melvyn Davis, Mervin Gold, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green*, Victor Paz Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr., Richard Tee, Van McCoy Percussion – Errol Bennett, George Devens Photography By – Si Chi Ko Producer, Conductor, Arranged By – Van McCoy Strings – Alfred Brown, Beverly Lauridsen, Charles Libove, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, Gloria Agostini, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Jesse Levy, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Max Pollikoff, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman Synthesizer [Moog, Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel Woodwind – Phil Bodner Written-By – Van McCoy (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4) Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1Rhythms Of The World A2That's The Joint A3Soul Cha Cha B1The Shuffle B2 Oriental Boogie B3Indian Warpath B4Swahili Boogie
Art Direction [Album] – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Destry, Van McCoy Bass – Gordon Edwards Drums – Steve Gadd Engineer – Alan Varner Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken, John Tropea Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pandarvis, Jr., Richard Tee Mastered By [Engineer] – Gilbert Kong Percussion, Congas – George Devens Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bells [Orch.] – Crusher Bennett Photography By [Front Cover] – Martin Bough Piano [Steel Piano] – Vincent Taylor Producer, Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Van McCoy Strings – Alan Shulman, Alfred Brown, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Jesse Levy, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Paul Gershman, Richard Sortomme, Selwart Clarke Synthesizer [Moog Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel Tenor Saxophone – Frank West Trumpet – Arthur Kaplan, Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, John Messner, Jon Faddis, Joseph Palmer, Lewis Del Gatto, Mel Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, William Slapin Woodwind – Phil Bodner Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
Tracklist : A1 Disco Baby A2Fire A3The Hustle A4Get Dancin' A5Doctor's Orders B1Turn This Mother Out B2Shakey Ground B3Spanish Boogie B4Pick Up The Pieces B5Hey Girl, Come And Get It Arranged By, Conductor, Piano, Backing Vocals – Van McCoy Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard Bass – Gordon Edwards Clavinet, Piano – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr. Drums – Rick Marotta, Steve Gadd Engineer [Recording] – Michael Delugg Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken Horns – Bernie Glow, Frank Wess, Garnett Brown, Marvin Stamm, Mel Davis, Mike Rod, Paul Faulise, Phil Bodner, Robert Alexander, Romeo Penque, Seldon Powell, Urban Green, Wayne Andre, William Slapin Lacquer Cut By – G. Kong Mastered By – Gilbert Kong Percussion – Arthur Jenkins Jr., George Devens Photography By – Si Chi Ko Piano – Richard Tee Producer, Liner Notes – Hugo & Luigi Strings – Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, George Ricci, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kathryn Kienke, Kermit Moore, Matthew Raimondi, Max Pollikoff, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel Synthesizer [Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
* Es obligatorio que Van McCoy esté incluído en mi blog,este registro también se le puede hallar bajo el título ''African Symphony'' o ''Funky Feet'' Tracklist : A1Love Is The Answer A2Touch Me In The Morning A3Back Stabbers A4Proud Mary A5You Are The Sunshine Of My Life B1African Symphony B2Ain't No Mountain High Enough B3Boogie Down B4A Rainy Night In Georgia B5Funky Feet Arranged By, Conductor, Backing Vocals – Van McCoy Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel, Michael Mendel Bass – Gordon Edwards Congas – Arthur Jenkins Congas [Conga Drum] – Arthur Jenkins Drums – Herbie Lovelle, Rick Marotta Engineer – Jeffrey Lesser Guitar – David Spinozza, John Tropea Harp – Gloria Agostini Horns – Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, Garnett Brown, Jim Buffington, Marvin Stamm, Melvin Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, Warren Covington Keyboards – Leon Pendarvis, Richard Tee, Van McCoy Mastered By – Gilbert Kong Percussion – Arthur Jenkins, Dave Carey, George Devins Photography By – Don Paulson Photography By [Liner Photo] – Don Paulson Producer – Hugo & Luigi Strings – Al Brown, Arnold Black, Charles McCracken, David Nadien, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, George Ricci, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kathryn Kienke, Kermit Moore, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque, Selwart Clarke Vibraphone [Vibes] – Dave Carey, George Devins Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
* Y con éste álbum cerramos los proyectos de ''Mike Theodore Orchestra'',una cortesía de ''Harry Van Der Veen''. Tracklist :
A1 High On Mad Mountain A2 Wonder Man B1 Disco People B2 Dragons Of Midnight Arranged By, Producer – Mike Theodore Bass – Greg Coles Bassoon, Contrabassoon – Lyell Lindsey Drums – Jerry Jones, Lee Marcus Engineer [Mix, Assistant] – Jim Sessody Engineer [Mix] – Dennis Hetzendoffer Engineer [PAC 3 Recording] – Richard Becker Engineer [Sound Suite Recording] – Mark Calice Engineer [Total Experience Studios] – Steve Poulet French Horn – Joe Buono, John Grose Guitar – Bruce Nazarian, Eddie Willis Keyboards – Eric Morgenson, Rudy Robinson Mastered By – MF Oboe – Donald Baker Percussion – Bongo Eddie, Emil Richards, Jerry Paul, Jack Ashford, Lorenzo Brown, Paulinho DeCosta, Bob Pangborn Photography By – Patrice Casanova Photography By [Photo Concept] – Hélène Guetary Soloist, Synthesizer [Moog] – Gary Schunk Strings – Alvin Score, Barbara Fickitt, Beatriz Staples, Bogos Mortchikian, David Ireland, Felix Resnick, Franklyn D'Antonio, Gordon Peterson, Gordon Staples, Hart Hollman, James Waring, John Thurman, Joseph Striplin, Linda Smith, Margaret Tundo, Mario DiFiore, Nathan Gordon, Philip Porbe, Richard Margitza, Winifred Mayes Trombone – Carl Raetz, George Troia, Leo Harrison, Mike Suter Trumpet – Gordon Stump, John Trudell, Maurice Davis Vocals – Al Weaver, Charles Clark Jr., Cleveland Horne, Colleen Beaton, Cornelius Brown Jr., Eryke McClinton, Judy Cochill, Roz Ryan, Sandra Jackson Woodwind, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Clement Barone, Ervin Monroe Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/soul,Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
A1 Belly Boogie A2 The Bull A3 Cosmic Wind B1 Moon Trek B2 Ain't Nothing To It B3 Brazilian Lullaby B4 I Love The Way You Move Art Direction – Bob Defrin Backing Vocals – Amira Amir, Charles Clark, Jr., Constance Durden, Curtis Durden, Cynthia Douglas, Donna Davis, Joni Tolbert, Pamela Vincent Bass – Eddie Watkins Bassoon, Contrabassoon – Lyell Lindsey Cello – John Thurman, Mario DiFiore Design – Lynn Breslin Drums – Lee Marcus, Uriel Jones Engineer – Richard Becker Engineer [Mix] – Arthur Stoppe Flute, Piccolo Flute – Ervin Monroe Guitar – Bruce Nazarian Illustration – David Palladini Keyboards – Gary Schunk Mastered By – TM/JR Mixed By – Tom Moulton Oboe – Ron Odemark Percussion – Amira Amir, Armen Boladian, Barbara Huby, Lorenzo Brown, Ray Hogan Producer, Arranged By – Mike Theodore Saxophone, Flute, Soloist – Chuck Feger Trombone – Carl Raetz, George Troia, Stewart Saunders Trumpet – Ed Nucelli, John Trudell, Maurice Davis Vibraphone, Marimba – Jack Brokensha, Robert Pangborn, Rod Rose Viola – David Ireland , Lee Fenstermacher Violin – Alvin Score, Beatriz Staples, Ed Kesner, Gordon Staples, James Waring, Joseph Striplin, Lillian Fenstermacher, Margaret Tundo, Paul Phillips , Richard Margitza Written-By – Dennis Coffey (tracks: B4), Mike Theodore Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
A1 Mayflower A2 If I Were A Carpenter A3 T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) A4 Woman A5 Law Of The Land B1 Rock Your Baby B2 Pais Tropical B3 Love's Theme B4 Under The Influence Of Love B5 Golden Island Alto Saxophone – Leo Wright Arranged By, Conductor – Peter Schirmann Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Wilson De Oliveira Bass Guitar – Paul Cameron Choir – Angelika Metzger, Rosi Rohr, Susanne Jage Drums – Martin Harrison, Tom Holm Jr. Engineer – Tom Müller Guitar – Siegfried Strauss, Thomas Schiedel Keyboards – Jürgen Knieper, Peter Nentwig Marimba, Vibraphone – Adrian Ciceu Percussion – Cherry Bertram Producer – George Gschwender, Peter Capeller Strings – Operastrings Violin – Cees Van Schaik Style : Disco,funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral Buy Vinyl :
