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Stevie Wonder - Superstition live on Sesame Street

YouTube via RSLweblog

"It doesn't get much better than this.... I can't imagine a better feel good song than this one! Check out the REST OF THE VIDEOS in this collection! Stop by my music webpage (Ryan's Smashing Life) and say hello!"

Some interesting notes via Malcom Cecil on the AH list:
"I engineered and co-produced Superstition and still have the Master Track Sheets, Work Orders and Tape Legends from all of the recordings that I made with Stevie between 1971 and 1975.

The 8 tracks of clavinet are actually 4 stereo pairs, however, there are two very important timed stereo slap back tape tracks that Stevie was listening to while he played the first pass. They bwere created on a two track Ampex with a varispeed.

I recorded them because they are an important intrigal component of the musical line. I timed the slap to be drum track to create the funky feel. I only used the first stereo pair of clavinet tracks that were recorded with those slap back tracks in the final mix. If your tracks are numbered those clavinet tracks are 7 & 8 and the associated stereo slap tracks are on tracks 6 & 9 but if not you can hear which they - you can always listen to the mix!

Stevie recorded the drums (solo) first, then the cavinet/slap echo tracks and then the TONTO bass. Then he put down a reference vocal with "Lal-as" for words (except for "very Superstitious"). The words didn't get written until about two weeks later and the horns were added much later

I am very surprised to hear that that you have copies of the original tracks! I guarded those masters with my life but I gave them all to Stevie when we stopped working together in 1975.

I guess his security system 'aint what it was when I was with him - but then a lot changed when I left.

Peace,
Malcolm Cecil"

Return to Forever - Sorceress 1976

YouTube via mahavishnu018.

Moog Minimoog and ARP Oddyssey. ARP comes in at 2:44.
The note overs are a bit funny.

"Return to Forever performs "Sorceress" for the Old Grey Whistle Test studio audience in 1976.

Return to Forever is:
Chick Corea - Piano, Synthesizer, Clavinet
Stanley Clarke - Double Bass and Bass Guitar
Lenny White - Drums, Percussion
Al Di Meola - Guitar"

1981 Casiotone 202 Demo Record

YouTube via jafafah0ts
"A vintage flexidisc from Casio introducing the Casiotone 202 Electronic keyboard, their second ever."

"Deep Blue" Abend-Impressionen II

YouTube via Korgator
"I have played the FX sound " wind " with the Oberheim (Viscount)OB-12. Otherwise the instruments like in the credits performed."

ADT Morphex - Analog Synth & Effect

via this auction

videos

"This is the latest, custom-made, hand-built, all-analog, hybrid synth and sound effects unit from deep in the laboratories at Abstract Data.
It is an extremely versatile effect unit - unlike any you have heard before.

This crazy device takes any two 'line level' audio inputs and allows you to morph between them in ways that are both beautiful and bizarre.
Transform, distort, mangle and manipulate in true analog style, turning percussion loops into monstrous walls of sound,
tame soft synths into lush, evolving soundscapes and boring vocals into breeds of alien disruptors.

Blend, bend and beyond with this wild, self-oscillating, feedback-inducing, knob twiddling little green monster.

What are the specs?

* True, all-analog circuitry using quality components on a professionally made circuit board - (not proto or perf board).
* High quality Rean knobs.
* Built into a heavy-duty metal case.
* High-gloss powder-coated finish with professionally screen printed graphics.
* Four sturdy rubber feet for added grip.
* Eight independent controls covering a range of possibilities for maximum sonic manipulation.
* Two audio inputs (Main Audio Source and Manipulation Source) via 1/4" Mono Jacks.
* One audio output via a 1/4" Mono Jack.
* Can be used with a single audio input.
* Can be forced into self-oscillation.
* Toggle switch located conveniently on top of the unit for Power On/Off.
* Green Power On/Off indicator LED.
* Runs off a standard 12 Volt DC adapter - Tip = Negative (not included).

Thought you couldn't afford a genuine analog instrument?
Tired of temperamental old gear full of unobtainable parts being sold at inflated prices?
Here's the solution - get some Morphex in your mix!"