West Side Story

Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 1 May 2002 11:05 am

On West Side Story: I finally got around to listening to West Side Story; I waited until I could hear the complete CD without interruption. Wow! What a piece of work! That really should be a wake-up call for serious steel players. I enjoyed it for many reasons: first, that score is one of Bernstein's best. (I also have it by Stan Kenton). Second, dynamics and syncopation are almost unheard of in steel music; most is "flat liner." That is, no breaks, no phrasing, just a lot of un-interrupted fast playing. Anyway, there are too many great things to say about your CD here. Keep up the fine work, and I truly hope that you find a reputable label company to dispense it. Best, Hugh

Winnie Winston · Post by **Winnie Winston** » 2 May 2002 5:13 pm

Just listened to it the other day. Needed something listen to whiler I stuffed 300 envelopes.
It is a jewel.
Only qurestion I have-- I've not seen Bernstein's name anywhere on it as composer....
Anyone who doesn't have it should get it and give it a listen.
Great stuff.

Winnie

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 2 May 2002 5:35 pm

<SMALL>I've not seen Bernstein's name anywhere on it as composer....</SMALL>

so...Mike Perlowin did not write West Side Story!!!

It was aparently written by Leon Mc Bernstein !!!!

and recently re released on the arhoolie label....

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 2 May 2002 5:40 pm

What kind of Steel does this "Bernstein Guy" play?

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 2 May 2002 9:20 pm

Mike is indeed taking our beloved instrument into uncharted territory. I have listened and enjoyed both his Firebird Suite, and now West Side Story. If you haven't heard these works, I encourage you to get them, and see what avenues are yet to be explored. This is definitely out of the box. And I love it.

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Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 7 May 2002 4:18 pm

"What kind of Steel does this "Bernstein Guy" play?"

Actually, I play an Emmons ... oh wait, you weren't referring to me?

I would like to join everyone in sending kudos to Mike for always being adventurous and innovative. I also hope he is feeling better. Boo "The Other" Bernstein

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 7 May 2002 6:01 pm

<SMALL>Mike is indeed taking our beloved instrument into uncharted territory</SMALL>

Au contraire, Guillaume. I know for a fact that Mike worked off charts when he was learning this music.

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