cetera Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 [size=3][u][b]AMBROSIA[/b][/u][/size] I've always loved this band ever since I was introduced to their music by Tiran Porter (original bassist of 'The Doobie Brothers'). They never really made an impact over here... but they were/are stunning musicians/singers/lyricists/songwriters and for me they are right up there with Rush, Kansas etc for their 70's output. Here's some recent film of their old tunes performed exclusiverly for the Drum Channel. The bassist is one of my all time favourite players, Joe Puerta (who also plays with Bruce Horsby).... and he has a beautiful feel/touch in his playing which I would be thrilled if I ever came close to... I'm sure they're new to most of you.... but I hope you can appreciate their talent So, enjoy 'AMBROSIA'! Nice, Nice Very Nice Somewhere I've Never Travelled Time Waits For NoOne Life Beyond LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Wow, nice to find another Ambrosia fan here and thanks for posting these clips. I have the 'Life Beyond L.A.' album, too. Also have 'Road Island' (1982) with the excellent cover art by Ralph Steadman. I've always considered David Pack to be a hugely under-appreciated vocalist. I remember seeing something on TV years ago with him, Michael McDonald and (I think) Amy Irving working out some harmonies in the studio. Lovely stuff! Interesting to also see Joe Puerta using the X-Factor bass. You'll probably know another of my faves, Kenny Gradney/Little Feat, is big on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='Stingray5' post='779812' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:22 PM']Wow, nice to find another Ambrosia fan here and thanks for posting these clips. I have the 'Life Beyond L.A.' album, too. Also have 'Road Island' (1982) with the excellent cover art by Ralph Steadman. I've always considered David Pack to be a hugely under-appreciated vocalist. I remember seeing something on TV years ago with him, Michael McDonald and (I think) Amy Irving working out some harmonies in the studio. Lovely stuff! Interesting to also see Joe Puerta using the X-Factor bass. You'll probably know another of my faves, Kenny Gradney/Little Feat, is big on these.[/quote] Thanks for the reply mate.... I thought I was all alone in my appreciation of this band! I really recommend you purchase their other 3 albums - Ambrosia, Somehwere I've Never Travelled & One Eighty..... classics one & all Yep, nice to hear such a great tone from his X-Factor & a simple Hartke rig... Kenny Gradney is great.... with the aforementioned Joe Puerta & Tiran Porter, Peter Cetera, Dee Murray etc he's one of my faves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Creamy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='779923' date='Mar 19 2010, 03:53 PM']Thanks for the reply mate.... I thought I was all alone in my appreciation of this band! I really recommend you purchase their other 3 albums - Ambrosia, Somehwere I've Never Travelled & One Eighty..... classics one & all Yep, nice to hear such a great tone from his X-Factor & a simple Hartke rig... Kenny Gradney is great.... with the aforementioned Joe Puerta & Tiran Porter, Peter Cetera, Dee Murray etc he's one of my faves![/quote] Thanks, I think I will check out the other three you mention (not sure how I missed 'em first time around). Mind you, I'll check out if they're still around on vinyl anywhere as the other two Ambrosia albums I have are part of my vinyl collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 great stuff - consider me converted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for the introduction, Nice, nice, Very Nice. reminds me a little of 'Camel', another largely forgotten band. Play.com have the Ambrosia albums for download and on CD (looks to be good prices too.) Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathpanda Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I'll definitely be buying one of their albums, thanks for recommending them! I love any prog rock which has that laid back, jazzy feel, but still manages to tastefully blend in heavy riffs, especially in "time waits for no one". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Glad to be of service..... Not sure how this band flew under the radar as I'm sure they'd be very popular with fans of everything from Steely Dan - Doobie Brothers - Kansas - Yes - Alan Parsons Project etc etc Enjoy, one and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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