Herbie Hancock - Possiblities. You NEED to see this.

Herman Munster · 25th February 2008

Just wanted to put my plug in for this film. It's on Showtime and HBO right now and I watched it yesterday during my 3 months Direct TV free trial. Herbie has to be one of the greatest players of all time and getting the opportunity to watch the creative process with each guest artist during each session for this record is quite fascinating. I also found that the recording techniques were interesting. He tracks most of the time in a single room (as I'm sure he did with Miles). Most of the time there frankly was not much isolation (except for a large tarp over the piano). Anyhow, this film is outstanding and quite frankly was fun to watch. I've taken a break from the studio for the last 5 months (new baby) and it made me ready to get back to it...

Seamus TM · 25th February 2008

Congrats on the baby.
My first was born on Feb 15th.
"Break from the studio" is a nice way to put it.

popmann · 25th February 2008

Only Showtime here...and me no have SHowtime.

ron florentine · 25th February 2008

I just watch Possibilities the other night and it was amazing.....all the different artist and different studios along with herbies playing makes this a must see for fellow GS.

Ron Florentine
Soundswest Studio

jamsmith · 25th February 2008

I have a DVR, not TIVO. However, my wife, who barely understands the things I am into, always manages to find and record shows I didn't even know were coming on. One night I came home to find this show recorded.

I think I'll keep the wife a while longer.

infopimpster · 25th February 2008

Yep, thats a keeper!

Herman Munster · 25th February 2008

Thanks for the congrats. I'm serious about this documentary though. It is definitely a must see for all fellow slutz!

henryrobinett · 25th February 2008

Damn. No Showtime for me. Just HBO.

joeq · 26th February 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryrobinett

Damn. No Showtime for me. Just HBO.

don't bother switching- which ever one you have, the stuff you really want to see will be on the other one.

henryrobinett · 26th February 2008

Yeah, I know. I know.

mm-pro · 26th February 2008

Its available on Netflix as a stream if you have an account there.

Regards,

MM

henryrobinett · 26th February 2008

Netflix is PC only. They're Mac haters.

Jax · 26th February 2008

I gotta mention - I haven't seen the film yet, but I heard the piece Herbie did on this album with Annie Lennox. Two things - 1) the piano is exceptionally beautiful sounding, 2) Annie's voice matches that beauty, (ok 3 things) 3), the tune they crafted is equally beautiful, 4) I don't think the recording quality and overall production could be any better.

5) I tried to buy the single on iTunes, buy you have to buy the whole album to get it. I'm not real interested in the other tracks, if they're much like the overplayed one on the radio with John Mayer.

dreamsongs · 26th February 2008

I saw that about a month ago and it was excellent. It may not be on anymore now...

Great to see Herbie work with all those heavyweights and he's truly "the man" when it come to anything with keys in it.

I really enjoyed it and recommend it for all GS...

25th February 2008	#1
Herman Munster Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Location: Mockingbird Lane Posts: 608 Thread Starter	Herbie Hancock - Possiblities. You NEED to see this. Just wanted to put my plug in for this film. It's on Showtime and HBO right now and I watched it yesterday during my 3 months Direct TV free trial. Herbie has to be one of the greatest players of all time and getting the opportunity to watch the creative process with each guest artist during each session for this record is quite fascinating. I also found that the recording techniques were interesting. He tracks most of the time in a single room (as I'm sure he did with Miles). Most of the time there frankly was not much isolation (except for a large tarp over the piano). Anyhow, this film is outstanding and quite frankly was fun to watch. I've taken a break from the studio for the last 5 months (new baby) and it made me ready to get back to it... __________________ Mike (Mockingbird Lane Studio, Cullman, AL)

25th February 2008	#2
Seamus TM Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,607	Congrats on the baby. My first was born on Feb 15th. "Break from the studio" is a nice way to put it. __________________ Seamus Upstate New York

25th February 2008	#5
jamsmith Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,044	I have a DVR, not TIVO. However, my wife, who barely understands the things I am into, always manages to find and record shows I didn't even know were coming on. One night I came home to find this show recorded. I think I'll keep the wife a while longer. __________________ Screamin' Michael Jamsmith - www.jamsmith.com "You CAN polish a turd, but you just end up with a shiny turd."

26th February 2008	#11
mm-pro Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, ME USA Posts: 240	Its available on Netflix as a stream if you have an account there. Regards, MM __________________ Michael McInnis Productions

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dreamsongs Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,542	I saw that about a month ago and it was excellent. It may not be on anymore now... Great to see Herbie work with all those heavyweights and he's truly "the man" when it come to anything with keys in it. I really enjoyed it and recommend it for all GS... __________________ Dreamsongs BMI Dreamsongs Productions Dreamsongs Publishing BMI Dreamsongs LLC " The dream don't come any closer on it's own, you have to go after it " Me...!

25th February 2008	#3
popmann Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 3,179 1 Review written	Only Showtime here...and me no have SHowtime.

25th February 2008	#4
ron florentine Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 806	I just watch Possibilities the other night and it was amazing.....all the different artist and different studios along with herbies playing makes this a must see for fellow GS. Ron Florentine Soundswest Studio

25th February 2008	#6
infopimpster Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Posts: 588	Yep, thats a keeper!

25th February 2008	#8
henryrobinett Gear Guru Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,229	Damn. No Showtime for me. Just HBO.

26th February 2008	#13
Jax Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	I gotta mention - I haven't seen the film yet, but I heard the piece Herbie did on this album with Annie Lennox. Two things - 1) the piano is exceptionally beautiful sounding, 2) Annie's voice matches that beauty, (ok 3 things) 3), the tune they crafted is equally beautiful, 4) I don't think the recording quality and overall production could be any better. 5) I tried to buy the single on iTunes, buy you have to buy the whole album to get it. I'm not real interested in the other tracks, if they're much like the overplayed one on the radio with John Mayer.

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