https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop In A Sentimental Mood en-us 2021-04-15 16:37:18 UTC 2021-04-16 13:22:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3b6.png emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422862886 This version feels very slow, calming and vibey. It sounds like the kind of version to fall asleep to. Since it's the original version, it's hard to tell what is from the piece and what is being intentionally changed. ]]> 2021-04-15 19:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422862886 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422864342 This version takes on a much more sexy, jazz club feeling tone. I can't tell if it's a different key, or just a better quality recording, but it has a bit of a darker feel, like lights down low in a bar. The sax is really the star of the show in this one, whereas in the original, the sax was still in charge, but at least working with the rest of the band.]]> 2021-04-15 19:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422864342 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422865691 This version introduces a piano, which totally changes the feel of the song. With the sax it feels very loose and freeflowing, but the piano makes it feel a little more formal. However, this does a good job showcasing multiple instruments, unlike the other two.]]> 2021-04-15 19:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422865691 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422866374 The amazing John Coltrane takes the reigns on this version. His freestyle sax skills take him off the written page into gorgeous jazz riffs. The loose, free feeling of this version is what makes it one of the most famous. ]]> 2021-04-15 19:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422866374 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422867736 Nancy Wilson's version has a big round bass sound underneath the piece. This deep substance pairs well with the fun, piano improvisation and Nancy Wilson's smooth, bluesy voice. ]]> 2021-04-15 19:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422867736 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422869018 McCoy Tyner takes this piece to a completely different place. Full of chaos and dissonance, the melody is still able to shine through, making the tune recognizable.]]> 2021-04-15 19:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422869018 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422869913 Chris Potter and Kenny Werner's version of this song feels like the older versions, a focus on the brassy, wind instruments, with a fun loose improv solo. ]]> 2021-04-15 19:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422869913 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422874173 (SCAVENGER HUNT ENTRY)
This version introduces yet another instrument, the guitar. Emily Remler's smooth guitar playing adds perfectly to the calming nature that Ellington intended.]]> 2021-04-15 19:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422874173 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422874576 (SCAVENGER HUNT ENTRY) 
This one is a completely different angle on the rest as it's a remix in the beat. It's very noticeably still In A Sentimental Mood, but Mac Miller spins a modern take on it. #RIPMacMiller ]]> 2021-04-15 19:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422874576 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422875934 (SCAVENGER HUNT ENTRY)
Now we're into the era with vocals. The amazing Ella Fitzgerald introduces us to the calming, lullaby like lyrics of the piece. The musical accompaniment takes the backseat to Ella Fitzgerald's gorgeous voice, but matches it well.]]> 2021-04-15 19:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1422875934 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1423172954 In a sentimental mood
I can see the stars come through my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of every kiss
Drifts a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss
You make my paradise complete
Rose petals seem to fall
It's all I could dream to call you mine
My heart's a lighter thing
Since you made this night a thing divine
In a sentimental mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt that you'd be loving sentimental me]]> 2021-04-15 21:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1423172954 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1423287745 Ellington claims he improvised the song to calm a bar fight
Called it a "typical negro piece"
Most well known version, Coltrane x Ellington in 1962

]]> 2021-04-15 22:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1423287745 emmetanderson https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1424221813 1. McCoy Tyner
2. Mac Miller
3. Emily Remler
4. Ella Fitzgerald
5. John Coltrane
6. Duke Ellington
7. Sammy Rollins
8. Nancy Wilson
9. Chris Potter
10. Art Tatum]]> 2021-04-16 05:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emmetanderson/apop/wish/1424221813