Which Jean-Luc Ponty Song Features Guitar and Violin?

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The discussion revolves around identifying a specific Jean-Luc Ponty song that features both guitar and violin, with a focus on the song's length and musical characteristics. Participants explore various albums and songs, sharing their memories and preferences while attempting to narrow down the possibilities.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls a Jean-Luc Ponty song approximately 9 minutes long that starts with guitar and features violin later, but cannot remember the title.
  • Another participant suggests songs from the albums "Cosmic Messenger" and "A Taste of Passion," noting specific tracks that fit the description but acknowledges they may not be the correct ones.
  • A participant mentions that the song they are looking for is less jazzy and starts slowly with a long note from the violin, indicating it is not from the suggested albums.
  • Questions arise about whether the song is from Ponty's albums or a collaboration with other artists like Al Di Meola or John McLaughlin.
  • Some participants mention the song "Farewell" from "A Taste of Passion," which is about 9 minutes long and features guitar and violin, but the original poster does not recall any piano or organ in the song they seek.
  • There is a suggestion that if the song features a guitar lead, it might be a collaboration with artists known for their guitar work.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific song being discussed, with multiple competing views and suggestions remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the exact characteristics of the song, including its length, instrumentation, and whether it is a solo work or a collaboration. There are references to various albums and songs, but no definitive identification of the song in question.

Who May Find This Useful

Music enthusiasts, particularly fans of Jean-Luc Ponty and jazz fusion, may find this discussion relevant as it explores the nuances of his music and collaborative works.

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Hi guys!
I can't remember nor find a song I listened about 2 or 3 years ago of Jean-Luc Ponty. The song was about 9 minutes long (I can be wrong on this, but approximately right). The first part of the song consisted of guitar and around the middle of the song the violin would start.
I'm currently listening to some songs with Al di Meola but the guitar sounds different than the one in the song I'm looking for.
Any ideas?
 
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Do you have an idea of whether the song is old or recent.

I have several albums from back in the 70s, e.g., Cosmic Messenger (1978) and A Taste of Passion (1979)

Jean-Luc Ponty - Cosmic Messenger


Don't Let the World Pass You By on the album Cosmic Messenger (Starts with guitar, base and electric organ with violin starting around 4:08)


Jean-luc Ponty - A Taste For Passion


Stay with me on the album A Taste for Passion


Tunes are typically ~ 4:30 - 6 minutes

9 minutes would be Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Enigmatic Ocean.
 
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Unfortunately it is none of these songs :(
It's a less jazzy song. I remember the violin's first note was somehow very long. The song started slowly with the guitar. I used to listen to it on deezer until it got censured in the country I'm living in. I recently discovered grooveshark to listen to music, tried to find Jean-Luc Ponty's song but really do not find it.
I don't know if it's more recent than the songs you listed. Hmm...
 
Was it by Ponty off one of his albums, or what Ponty playing with someone like Dimeola or McLaughlin?

Was there any piano or organ/synth in it?

This song (Farewell on A Taste of Passion) is about 9 minutes - starts with guitar and percussion, and some piano, and violin comes in just before 3:00
 
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Astronuc said:
Was it by Ponty off one of his albums, or what Ponty playing with someone like Dimeola or McLaughlin?
I don't know. I'm guessing he was playing with someone else like Dimeola.
Was there any piano or organ/synth in it?

This song (Farewell on A Taste of Passion) is about 9 minutes - starts with guitar and percussion, and some piano, and violin comes in just before 3:00


I don't remember any piano nor organ in the song (though I might be wrong). I just listened to several albums and they are all discarded. It isn't in A Taste of Passion.
 
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Astronuc said:
Was it by Ponty off one of his albums, or what Ponty playing with someone like Dimeola or McLaughlin?

Was there any piano or organ/synth in it?

This song (Farewell on A Taste of Passion) is about 9 minutes - starts with guitar and percussion, and some piano, and violin comes in just before 3:00
Thanks Astronuc, that's one of my favorites by him. Here's another:



@ fluidistic,

I don't know what tune you're looking for. But the upside is that you'll listen to a lot of good music while looking for it. :smile:
 
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Jean Luc Ponty Stay with me (one of my favorites, but not the tune in question)


Ponty did mostly jazz or fusion, and not really anything similar to rock and roll.


Another variation - Renaissance -
 
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Astronuc said:
Jean Luc Ponty Stay with me (one of my favorites, but not the tune in question)


Ponty did mostly jazz or fusion, and not really anything similar to rock and roll.


Another variation - Renaissance -

Aha! I was just about to post in this thread about "Stay with me". Very good song indeed... I can literally listen to it over and over for hours.
 
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I'm thinking if he did a tune with a guitar leading, then he was working with someone like Di Meola and Paco de Lucia.
 

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