In late 90s, a Video Game TV Channel called 'Game One' emerged on french satellite offerings. Being low budget I believe, they filled the air with video clips of famous games featuring some songs they liked. One of them was Abe's Odyssey : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfutyCCjTbg . My interest in bass guitar was already there and this tune is 90% bass driven so it stuck in my mind. Knew it by heart without wanting more.
This morning I was curious about Michael Jackson's song 'Lady in my life' studio backing band. As usual Leon Ndugu Chancler being the drummer (the famous Billy Jean groove is his child, most famous 1 second drum groove ? maybe). I know he is a renowned studio drummer too, so, just for fun, let's how many albums he was on. 300+ says discogs.com .. not bad (I'd thought more honestly, but he's a professor at Berkley I believe, less time to rock). One of the early albums was Flora Purim's Open Your Eyes You Can Fly, with the song named the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvMO-73Rw4k The first second is a bass groove I recognize instantaneously. Abe's Odyssey clip ! Fortunately for me, I was able to find the old clip without too much efforts (thanks to the guy who uploaded it). And even found the intermediate sampler, DJ Food - Dark lady : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL4eDvMaJyI
Quite a surprise
ps: I knew Flora's lyrics were familiar, I knew Lizz Wright's cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNWFlwOBhDE . Small, small world.
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