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Jean-Luc Ponty — In the Kingdom of Peace
Album: Fables
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Released: 1985
Length: 3:49
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Does he totally have his cat hanging out on his right thigh listening to him play? His album cover is a cat picture? That's adorable
Posted 2 weeks ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
What a beautiful tune !!! Please play more JLP, William. THANKS! 
Posted 4 months ago by sanjoyc08    [ Reply ]
Wondering if anyone knows what the wind instrument in this piece is. So sweet!
Posted 4 months ago by mikemind    [ Reply ]
Very nice piece.  Something of a Blade Runner soundtrack vibe to it.
Posted 4 months ago by Beaker    [ Reply ]
Might even fit as a long beautiful intro to While You See A Chance by Steve Winwood
Posted 5 months ago by mylokline    [ Reply ]
So nice!!!! Merci beaucoup...
Posted 1 year ago by artsoft    [ Reply ]
 jmgarcia wrote:
Wow! Great to hear some Jean-Luc. Always been a fan!



Me too! I saw him twice in the 70s!  GREAT SHOWS!  One time David Sancious was the opening act.  They wound up jamming together.  EXCELLENT!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Wow! Great to hear some Jean-Luc. Always been a fan!
Posted 2 years ago by jmgarcia    [ Reply ]
This is wildly creative and I can't necessarily place it in 1985. Like, far out man! Love it!
Posted 2 years ago by Peter_Paul    [ Reply ]
Incredible JLP, makes you travelling far away 
Posted 2 years ago by aimerydu    [ Reply ]
Saw him and Astor Piazzolla play together in Toronto decades ago!
Posted 3 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
He has so much better stuff than this.
Posted 3 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
Saw him in Vancouver many years ago, still love his work
Posted 3 years ago by axsdave    [ Reply ]
Andrew birdish
Posted 3 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 wdanler910 wrote:
On the album cover he is playing a violin. There is a cat there listening even. pianocomposer wrote:
rah wrote:
is this an electric violin, a synthesizer, or is the sound just tweaked?
When I first heard this 20-odd years ago, I was under the impression that it was an electric violin.
 

 
According to the Wikipedia entry, he played electric violins on the album, along with synthesizers. 
Posted 3 years ago by ReMarcKO    [ Reply ]
On the album cover he is playing a violin. There is a cat there listening even. pianocomposer wrote:
rah wrote:
is this an electric violin, a synthesizer, or is the sound just tweaked?
When I first heard this 20-odd years ago, I was under the impression that it was an electric violin.
 

Posted 4 years ago by wdanler910    [ Reply ]
Last played 12 years ago ?? Play more JLP
Posted 4 years ago by LawDude    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy the sound of it, seems relaxing to me.
Posted 17 years ago by Stammer    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
is this an electric violin, a synthesizer, or is the sound just tweaked?
When I first heard this 20-odd years ago, I was under the impression that it was an electric violin.
Posted 17 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Santa, I want this CD for Christmas.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Very nice and slightly cheesey all at the same time. And I've got to give points to anyone who uses a cat on their album cover. So I think I'll give it a 7.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Im picking up vibes of Kroke here :3 Mondo enjoyable!
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this. As a fiddler myself, I like it. I wish I could 'improvise' like that!
Posted 17 years ago by LittleMike    [ Reply ]
CanuckBeaker wrote:
Perfectly sublime.
OMG, we agree, Canuck!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he is practicing for a Pink Floyd performance or something.
Posted 17 years ago by nshifley    [ Reply ]
helene wrote:
The picture looks like a Zeta, which is what I thought he played. They make a JLP Signature -- I hope that's what he plays! :) Jazz Zetas characteristically have that smooth hummy, yummy sound.
Thanks. I just Googled their web site. Interesting.
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
not of this world... dazzled and comfortably numb
Posted 17 years ago by donmatthews    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
I understand that JLP uses a normal violin with audio pick-up which is then tweaked. But I'm no expert. I just know a 9 when I hear it!
The picture looks like a Zeta, which is what I thought he played. They make a JLP Signature -- I hope that's what he plays! :) Jazz Zetas characteristically have that smooth hummy, yummy sound.
Posted 17 years ago by helene    [ Reply ]
Not to follow Portishead...
Posted 17 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
I understand that JLP uses a normal violin with audio pick-up which is then tweaked. But I'm no expert. I just know a 9 when I hear it!
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
BEAUTIFUL !
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
is this an electric violin, a synthesizer, or is the sound just tweaked?
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Ahhh.... sublime.
Posted 17 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this...
Posted 17 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
been listening all day (as usual) but no time to write (as usual) but just had to stop to say this is an impressive line-up. different. the JL Ponty was a brilliant touch. thanks bill and rebecca..
Posted 17 years ago by Robolink    [ Reply ]
Another one of a most impressive lineup of brilliant musicians to hail from the Zappa stable....
Posted 17 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
mmm, beautiful...
Posted 17 years ago by acatamongus    [ Reply ]
The coyote is watching the flag in the wind outside her window and wondering how it knows how to dance to this song so well.
Posted 17 years ago by coyotecosmic    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I never tire of this.
Neither do I...beautiful...
Posted 17 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Love the atmospherics... reminds me a bit of Blade Runner... was that Vangelis?
If you don't have it, you should check out the Blade Runner soundtrack. It is Vangelis and the entire CD is comprised of beautiful, beautiful music. Great snippets of dialog too . . . "Do you like our owl?" . . . and the death speech by the last replicant . . . "lost like tears in rain."
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I never tire of this.
Whereas I tired of it in about 17 seconds...
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
Muzak - really. What a bummer after Portishead.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
this is why i listen to RP - haven't heard any jlp in about 20 years!
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Well I'll be bowed! JLP again just when I needed it!
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Love the atmospherics... reminds me a bit of Blade Runner... was that Vangelis?
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
What very delicate, beautiful piece. Nice and mellow.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Theodoransky wrote:
nice segue from portishead. this is probably french loneliness
and again, today! Nice. C'est bon.
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
................ ummmmmm ......... not really
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
!!!
Posted 18 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Love the atmospherics... reminds me a bit of Blade Runner... was that Vangelis?
Posted 18 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Sweet! Did anyone catch that Stanley Clarke - Béla Fleck - Jean-Luc Ponty tour last summer? I saw it at Wolf Trap and was simply stunned.
Posted 18 years ago by wildhaire    [ Reply ]
Very peaceful tune.... I *almost* forgot I was working lol.
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
I never tire of this.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Now segue to The Turtles--another of Uncle Franks alumni.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
nice segue from portishead. this is probably french loneliness
Posted 18 years ago by Theodoransky    [ Reply ]
Violin rock. I am sure Jean-Luc misses Uncle Frank--as we all do.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
papajohn wrote:
I have an album from the late seventies with the song Aurora on it. It's pretty good. I believe he played with the Mothers of Invention for a bit.
talking of which - more Zappa please...
Posted 18 years ago by reedevanston    [ Reply ]
Hey. I had no idea you had JLP in your play list. Please. Play more. There's loads to choose from.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh yes. Nice soothing last song before I hit the road for work.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I have an album from the late seventies with the song Aurora on it. It's pretty good. I believe he played with the Mothers of Invention for a bit.
Posted 18 years ago by papajohn    [ Reply ]
Get on with it! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 18 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
"Jean-Luc", "Kingdom of Peace", the hair, the cat, the fiddle, the electronica...it all comes together in a perfect confluence of cheesiness.
YOU'RE a confluence of cheesiness. :)
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
This song doesn't go anywhere. It's like... you are walking in a forest at sunrise, the nature waking up around you. Ten minutes pass. Still walking in a forest. Another ten minutes. Yup, still walking.
Posted 18 years ago by zpd    [ Reply ]
"Jean-Luc", "Kingdom of Peace", the hair, the cat, the fiddle, the electronica...it all comes together in a perfect confluence of cheesiness.
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
dango wrote:
Is that a cat on his ankle?
you bet...he always has spare strings around...or is that tennis racquet string I forget?
Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz    [ Reply ]
dango wrote:
Is that a cat on his ankle?
That's his Familiar...it helps him play like that. *joking* This is very cool stuff!
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
dango wrote:
Is that a cat on his ankle?
It sure looks like it.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I now recognize this tune in the opening chord...still mesmerizing and lovely....
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Jennnn wrote:
Oh, THANK YOU... to the person downloaded this. You have wonderful taste!
Well, gosh. Tanks Jennnn! :)
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Is that a cat on his ankle?
Posted 18 years ago by dango    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I find this piece sublime. Almost other worldly. Eight.
Absolutely.
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
I find this piece sublime. Almost other worldly. Eight.
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
tupshin wrote:
I am now fully prepared for a root canal...it can hardly be more painful than this.
Relax... truly this song is not for everyone but consider the sartori of succumbing to the pure white light of stupidity... You can't be intelligent all the time. Reach For The Slack®
Posted 18 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
I am now ready for a root canal...this is better than novocaine
I am now fully prepared for a root canal...it can hardly be more painful than this.
Posted 18 years ago by tupshin    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
I am now ready for a root canal...this is better than novocaine
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
I am now ready for a root canal...this is better than novocaine
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Sorry to interrupt the love-fest, but to me this is melody-less violin noodling. I'm just not gettin' it...
Sweetie, it's jazz. You just have to relax into it.
Posted 19 years ago by Jennnn    [ Reply ]
Oh, THANK YOU... to the person downloaded this. You have wonderful taste!
Posted 19 years ago by Jennnn    [ Reply ]
For a French guy, this dude can sure wail on that synth. 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
fretman wrote:
Might be noodling on the e-violin, but he's got amazing intonation. Sorta impressionistic noodling. Evocative, impressionistic noodling. Exactly like Stephane Grapelli, only very different.
Yes! My sentiments exactly. Have you heard the Grapelli/Ponty CD? Two quite incredible violinists with very different styles, collaborating. I love the electronic sounds Ponty can create while bowing...
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Roverfish Who knew the former captain of the starship Enterprise could play so nice?
*smirk*
Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
Might be noodling on the e-violin, but he's got amazing intonation. Sorta impressionistic noodling. Evocative, impressionistic noodling. Exactly like Stephane Grapelli, only very different.
Posted 19 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
The first few minutes reminded me a bit of Pink Floyd's Shine on You Crazy Diamond. Am I crazy? (Wait...don't answer that) 8-<
Posted 19 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
Sorry to interrupt the love-fest, but to me this is melody-less violin noodling. I'm just not gettin' it...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
i again could've sworn this was from the Blade Runner soundtrack.
Yeah, there is something very much like this. I think when Rutger's character is fading...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
Original release was 1985, just FYI. I wish Amazon would use the original release dates, rather than the re-release dates.
Thanks for the correction, Veegez. I wish they would do so, also. It's confusing!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
"Wherever did Ponty go?" Not sure but I think his daughter now has a new CD out.
Posted 19 years ago by bg63    [ Reply ]
Who knew the former captain of the starship Enterprise could play so nice? Quite likeable tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
truly wonderful
Posted 19 years ago by davie70    [ Reply ]
Jean Luc Ponty sounds like no other. He was/is a pioneer in the Fusion Jazz scene and created a sound that was both distinct and varied. Being a dedicated fan for the last 20 years and in possession of most of his music, it seems like I can never get my fill. He is frequently queued up on my iPod. To say Pat Metheny sounds like Jean-Luc or vise-versa is a huge generalization (Jean-Luc plays electric violin, Pat plays guitar. Both though are pioneers in a synthesized electric sound created through their instruments. Check out his bio if you have a chance. It's quite interesting because he started playing both violin and piano at the age of four. He also has a daughter who is an up and coming musician and has recently released her first album. His website is: https://www.ponty.com He is also available in Apple's music store.
Posted 19 years ago by yippeeskippee    [ Reply ]
Hmmm...I was just reading about the Late , Great Roy Orbison and how he is missed, while this song played, somehow fit...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
i again could've sworn this was from the Blade Runner soundtrack.
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
It more reminds me of Steven Reich, only a bit more experimental. Quite likeable
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
PONTY!! What a wonderful trip back to my days of listening to JLP in the late 70's! Saw him in concert in Dallas....what a show! He put out some really bad stuff in the late 80's, but I have really enjoyed this tune from 1990.
Original release was 1985, just FYI. I wish Amazon would use the original release dates, rather than the re-release dates.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
PONTY!! What a wonderful trip back to my days of listening to JLP in the late 70's! Saw him in concert in Dallas....what a show! He put out some really bad stuff in the late 80's, but I have really enjoyed this tune from 1990.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
Or early afternoon. Wherever JLP has been, it's good to hear him here.
or early morning which takes us to the beginning
Posted 19 years ago by Alanur    [ Reply ]
rascal420 wrote:
Does he sound like Pat Metheny or does Pat Metheny sound like him?
Neither.
Posted 19 years ago by frankydee    [ Reply ]
yes.
Posted 19 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Jean-Luc Ponty! Blow me away! Too many years ago! I saw him perform in a little club near Amherst, MA when I was in college. From what I remember, it was a great show. Can't get over how RP/Bill resurrects this stuff. It's all good!
Posted 19 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
Does he sound like Pat Metheny or does Pat Metheny sound like him?
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
I haven't heard Ponty in years. Nice to hear this first thing in the morning.
I have not either...I remember his participation on the Mahavishnu Orchestra (by the way, barely played in here) and his small commercial success in eighties. I sure like his stuff!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
I haven't heard Ponty in years. Nice to hear this first thing in the morning.
Or early afternoon. Wherever JLP has been, it's good to hear him here.
Posted 19 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
reminds me of some Vangelis
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Or late at night. Has a very "Hearts of Space" taste to it, in their earlier, less ethereal time. Wherever did Ponty go? The last thing I heard from him was some really nasty sounding violin stuff.
Posted 20 years ago by hobbitt    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard Ponty in years. Nice to hear this first thing in the morning.
Posted 20 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]