Once upon a time, in a mystical forest filled with enchanting creatures and magical beings, there lived a little witch named Willow. Willow was known for her mischievous nature and her love for exploring the depths of the forest. She would often venture into uncharted territories, searching for new spells and potions. One day, as she was wandering through a dense thicket, she stumbled upon an old and rusty switch. Curiosity got the better of Willow, and she wondered what kind of magic this switch held. Little did she know, this switch had the power to exchange the price of objects.
Little did she know, this switch had the power to exchange the price of objects. Excited by the possibilities, Willow decided to test the switch's powers. She picked up a beautiful golden necklace and whispered the magic words, "Switch the price.
Stanley jordam magic touch
STANLEY JORDAN
Magic Touch /
Standards Volume 1 /
Flying Home
BGO Records BGOCD 1070
CD1
Magic Touch
1. Eleanor Rigby
2. Freddie Freeloader
3. 'Round Midnight
4. All The Children
5. The Lady In My Life
6. Angel
7. Fundance
8. Return Expedition
9. A Child Is Born
Stanley Jordan - Guitar
Wayne Brathwaite - Electric Bass (track 5)
Peter Erskine - Drums (track 2)
Sammy Figueroa - Percussion (tracks 1, 8)
Onoje Allan Gumbs - Keyboards (track 5)
Omar Hakim - Drums (track 5)
Charnett Moffett - Acoustic Bass (tracks 2, 8)
Bugsy Moore - Percussion (track 8)
AI Di Meola - Cymbals (track 8)
Standards Volume 1
10. The Sound 0f Silence
11. Sunny
12. Georgia On My Mind
13. Send One Your Love
14. Moon River
CD2
I. Guitar Man
2. One Less Bell To Answer
3. Because
4. My Favorite Things
5. Silent Night
Stanley Jordan - Guitar
Flying Home
6. Street Talk
7. Tropical Storm
8. When Julia Smiles
9. Can't Sit Down
10. Stairway To Heaven
11. Brooklyn At Midnight
12. The Music's Gonna Change
13. The Time Is Now
14. Flying Home
Collective personnel
Stanley Jordan - Guitars, digital programming, additional keyboards, bass
Preston Glass - Keyboards, drum programming, bass
Noel Klosson, David "Pic" Conley - Keyboards, drum programming
Larry Graham - Drum programming, bass, keyboards
Joshua Thompson, Arthur McAllister - Keyboards
Anthony Jackson - Bass
Steve Reid - Percussion
Codaryl "Cody" Moffett - Percussion, drums
I well remember the sensation that Stanley Jordan caused when he burst on the scene in the 1980s. He had invented a method of playing the guitar which enabled him to play notes with both hands at the same time. It was called a hammer-on effect because it involved hammering or tapping a string against the fretboard. This allowed him to play chords and bass lines at the same time as the melody. He was signed by Blue Note Records and Magic Touch (1985) was his first album with that company. It was followed in close succession by Standards Volume 1 (1986) and Flying Home (1988).
From the very first track, one can understand the excitement that Jordan aroused. His version of Eleanor Rigby keeps several strands of melody and accompaniment moving at the same time. Freddie Freeloader is a calmer piece of swing, illustrating his allegiance to jazz. Stanley's high notes remind me of Les Paul's similar style, although much of Les's work was created by double-tracking, whereas Jordan is playing every line simultaneously.
Stanley's versatilty is shown by the wide range of material he plays on Magic Touch, including the jazz-rock of Rod Temperton's The Lady In My Life; Jimmy Hendrix's Angel (a tribute to one of Jordan's influences); and three tunes (tracks 4, 7 and 8) that Stanley composed.
In several tracks on Magic Touch, Stanley is assisted by other musicians, but Standards Volume 1 consists entirely of Jordan playing solo. This is virtuosity of the highest standard. Take, for example, Stevie Wonder's Send One Your Love, where Stanley creates his own counterpoint, weaving together different lines which he decorates with dextrous runs and chords.
Flying Home, the last of these three albums, holds a clue as to why Jordan's profile dropped from public awareness almost as quickly as it had burst into life. He quite quickly became disenchanted with the demands of the studio bosses, who seemed determined to turn him from a jazz virtuoso into a mass-market guitarist (although the sleeve-notes suggest that Stanley agreed with this change of emphasis). The guitarist was surrounded with heavy jazz-funk beats, leaving him little room to display his originality. Instead he sounds like just another guitarist, playing single lines above unsubtle accompaniments. Stanley's unique qualities were submerged by the desire to transfer him to the musical mainstream. He is only allowed to display his unique sound on two tracks (Stairway to Heaven and Flying Home). Small wonder that he soon relinquished recordings, preferring to train in music therapy and then teaching as a music therapist.
It is good to have these three albums (especially the first two) collected together on this double CD. The originals have been skilfully remastered to obtain a bright, clear sound. Although in later years Stanley seemed to have vanished from making recordings, he reappeared with a new album which I reviewed here in 2008. But Stanley Jordan's career is an object-lesson in the dangers posed by trying to go "commercial".
Tony Augarde
www.augardebooks.co.uk
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CD1
Magic Touch
1. Eleanor Rigby
2. Freddie Freeloader
3. 'Round Midnight
4. All The Children
5. The Lady In My Life
6. Angel
7. Fundance
8. Return Expedition
9. A Child Is Born
" Instantly, the switch glowed and hummed with energy. Willow was astonished when she saw that the necklace had transformed into a plain wooden bracelet. Intrigued, Willow continued to explore the forest, looking for more items to switch the price. She found an exquisite crystal vase and decided to use the switch once again. After reciting the magic words, the vase morphed into a simple clay pot. Willow couldn't help but giggle at the outcomes of her experiments. As Willow continued her adventure, she came across a majestic dragon with emerald green scales. The dragon warned Willow about the consequences of using the switch irresponsibly. It explained that altering the price of an object could have unexpected ripple effects on the world. Taking the dragon's advice to heart, Willow realized the responsibility she held as the possessor of the switch. She decided to use it wisely and with great caution. For the next few days, Willow explored the forest, searching for objects that genuinely needed a price transformation. She stumbled upon a small village on the outskirts of the forest. The village was in desperate need of food and clean water. Willow used the switch to transform an old broomstick into crates of fresh fruits and vegetables. The villagers were astonished by her generosity and praised her for her kindness. Word of Willow's switch quickly spread throughout the forest. Other witches sought her help in transforming objects to benefit those in need. With the switch's power, Willow was able to bring joy and relief to many beings in the forest. As time passed, Willow grew wiser and more compassionate. She realized that the true magic was not in the switch itself, but in using it for the greater good. With each act of kindness, she felt a warmth in her heart that couldn't be replicated by any spell or potion. And so, Willow continued to use the switch, not for personal gain, but to bring happiness and harmony to the forest. Her journey taught her about the importance of empathy, kindness, and responsible use of magic. She would forever be known as the little witch who used her powers to make the world a better place..
Reviews for "Hidden Treasures: Little Witch Uncovers Priceless Artifacts in the Woods"
1. Mark - 2 stars
I was really excited to read "Little Witch in the Wood Switch Price" after hearing so many good things about it. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. The plot was confusing and lacking in depth, and the characters held no appeal to me. I found it hard to connect with the protagonist and understand her motivations. Additionally, the writing style felt forced and disjointed, making it difficult for me to stay engaged with the story. Overall, it fell short of my expectations and I would not recommend it.
2. Emily - 1 star
I had high hopes for "Little Witch in the Wood Switch Price" but it turned out to be a major letdown. The storyline was clichéd and predictable, and the characters felt one-dimensional and uninteresting. I couldn't help but feel like I had read this exact same story before but with different names. The writing was also lackluster, with an abundance of unnecessary descriptions and a lack of meaningful dialogue. It simply didn't captivate my attention or offer anything fresh or exciting. Save your time and skip this one.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
"Little Witch in the Wood Switch Price" promised an enchanting and magical tale, but unfortunately, it missed the mark for me. The pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to get through. The world-building was also lacking, leaving me with more questions than answers. I wanted to be swept away into a fantastical realm, but instead, I was left feeling detached and uninterested. The overall execution felt half-hearted, and I found myself desperately waiting for something captivating to happen. Sadly, it never did, and I was left feeling unsatisfied.