@AirplayBeats reacts to The Caves Of Altamira by Steely Dan Like comment and subscribe Join our Patreon for exclusive videos and to get your requests done faster: patreon.com/user?u=81569817
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@richkurl Жыл бұрын
The caves are located in the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain. The paintings are believed to be 36,000 years old. "Can it be this sad design Could be the very same A wooly man without a face And a beast without a name" Steely Dan often comments on the "human condition", the dark side of human nature that persists through the centuries. Another masterpiece. You guys are great.
@jml-rj5re Жыл бұрын
This is a spoof of modern art and Hollywood. SD is saying that when modern art tries to go "primitive" and "innovate," they are saying... PLEASE, humans have been laying down art for tens of thousands of years and it communicates loudly, better, and with more purity than today's art.
@gasaholic47 Жыл бұрын
@@jml-rj5re Yeah, no. It’s from the point of view of the 8 year old daughter of the archeologist, who actually found the cave , and led her father to it. You’re reading too much into it.
@geetee32016 ай бұрын
@@gasaholic47 From what I've heard it was about Fagan's childhood, and how he was fairly reclusive, finding more enjoyment in nature than in people
@michaelyork4554 Жыл бұрын
Then comes the next song, and Larry Carlton will begin by tearing your ears off. This is such a Uniquely Perfect Album. Perfect Production Never Gets Old
@josephoneil3093 Жыл бұрын
LC for the win…….every time 💪
@z-man2343 Жыл бұрын
Indeed Aja is in trouble. Although Aja is considered their "pièce de résistance" (and rightfully so) IMHO The Royal Scam is their finest album. Whereas Aja is very refined and produced exquisitely, the Scam is Steely Dan at their funkiest, grittiest and just outright baddest. Every song is an absolute banger, and with Purdie and Rainey laying down the nastiest grooves on every song, I don't know how you get any better.
@debbieverret4033 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, I wore this album smooth out and still listen to it today.
@rameshnybergauthor Жыл бұрын
In my mind, Royal Scam is the best studio album by anyone, anywhere
@lazydada10625 ай бұрын
Totally!
@parshakamarsh3 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@andrearodriguez9005 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been stuck in a Steely Dan rabbit hole currently for 6 months. Their catalog is so vast and all of it excellent so it’s hard to climb out once you fall in 😂
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
😂 we are stuck in there with you. Tons of great music to go through. Thanks for watching!!
@biskygiver Жыл бұрын
@@AirplayBeats I've been in said hole since the early 70s AND IT NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jacqueline4514 Жыл бұрын
Who but Steely Dan can write a jazzy, funky, thought provoking song about our predecessors' writings on cave walls? No one.
@ricktiberio7 ай бұрын
Can you imagine sitting in a studio watching these cats layin these tracks down.
@jillhumbert7 ай бұрын
I wish!!!!
@babylonsister118 Жыл бұрын
They have been dubbed, "your favorite musician's favorite musicians".
@StoyTheOld Жыл бұрын
I'm almost 70 now, so I was fortunate enough to be around when all these Steely Dan albums hit the record stores. I had all of them on vinyl way back then. It makes me smile to see younger folks discovering all the music that got me thru long road trips and what would have been boring times. I have so many suggestions that it's tough to know where to start. So, check out Dire Straits performing Sultans of Swing, Alchemy Live and I promise to add more later. Great reactions.
@rayley14 ай бұрын
John Klemmer saxophone solo with his signature "Echoplex" sound !
@theivory12 ай бұрын
I hear it. I never noticed.
@cousmaster7 ай бұрын
The song is about a kid exploring a cave.....this is the genius of Fagen and Becker
@Newfie-zc7ug Жыл бұрын
This album never gets enough credit or play time (JMHO )...They are at their best here ! Peace and Love
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
So far I’m liking it more than Aja
@Newfie-zc7ug Жыл бұрын
@@AirplayBeats ...careful that may be sacrelgious in some circles ...LOL :)
@John_Chu Жыл бұрын
When you get to it, you should listen to Donald Fagen's solo album, "The Nightfly." I think it rivals any of the Steely Dan albums in quality and certainly diversity of genre. The man was on fire!
@masapell Жыл бұрын
Then there is Donald Fagen “Kamakiriad” in which the entire album has a great groove and futuristic vibe!
@hklinker Жыл бұрын
And then there is DF’s Sunken Condos, which I’m nominating as Best Album Ever Released by a Guy Over 60.
@theivory12 ай бұрын
All his solo albums are good. The Nightfly is probably the best.
@gregbartley2475 Жыл бұрын
With all the incredible musicianship on their tracks, the understated bass lines often get overlooked
@jahdonkey Жыл бұрын
not by me. :-)
@pigslave311 ай бұрын
probably my fav steely dan song. so gosh darn good.
@2869may Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan is changing your lives..... LOL
@raycewilliams3300 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your reaction especially regarding Donald Fagan's vocals. He had extreme stage fright early in the formation of the Dan. His vocals are so unique that not many ever comment on his vocals. He has, for lack of a better description, a story tellers voice. He certainly does not have the range of many other vocalists... but he makes up for it in other ways. Of course I'm certain that he and Walter write music that suits his vocal stylings. Everything they do.... they do with a purpose.
@Bassman2353 Жыл бұрын
Aja is their smooth masterpiece; The Royal Scam is their hard masterpiece. No need to choose - two masterpieces.
@gsy9719 ай бұрын
one of my favorite Dan songs. Love the instrumental horns at the end to close out the song
@jillhumbert7 ай бұрын
Ditto!!!
@roundtownKen Жыл бұрын
I warned you guys that R Scam was going to give you a little grittier funkier feel. My fav album. Did you guys exchange Royal Scam vinyl for Christmas yet? I can see it moving up the charts quickly. Song is about cave art/hieroglyphics found in Europe and commonality with an introvert kid who stumbles upon them. I'm looking forward to your upcoming adventures involving two-timing roller skaters, earring thievery, trips to Haiti and more! So good. Enjoy.
@Spazzmatazzz Жыл бұрын
Taking this ride with you two is a blast! I'm an old fucker and these are the songs of my youth, and you've barely gotten started! Keep going because I'm in it for the long haul! lol
@mikeloomis687 Жыл бұрын
It's really great to see how soon you "get" the music of Steely Dan. There is no comparison. That's a bold statement but oh how I've tried to find a band that speaks to me like the SD.
@katylied24 Жыл бұрын
And Royal Scam might be in trouble when you hear, ""Katy Lied, "Pretzel Logic", and" Can't Buy a Thrill", and they all might be in trouble when you hear, "Countdown To Ecstasy".
@masapell Жыл бұрын
The enigmatic and great John Klemmer on tenor sax. He had very unique albums in the 70’s. The Royal Scam is much grittier than Aja. “Green Earrings” is coming with that fabulous Purdie cymbal choke in the middle. Can’t wait for the rest of this superb album.
@icmman710 ай бұрын
from a MASSIVE s dan fan and love lov lov aja.......THIS is their best album,,,awesome album
@testpilot2613 Жыл бұрын
This is about the prehistoric drawings in the Spanish cave system. Before the fall when they wrote it on the wall when there wasn't even any Hollywood.
@alldayadventures5418 Жыл бұрын
Once again, another true story from History written into poetry and put to really great music by Steely Dan...! This song was about a historic Cave-Drawings found in a cave in Spain. Look up the name Altamira for more info... "Royal Scam" the song is exactly what is shown on the front cover. The song tells about people coming to America from truly beautiful places with Big Dreams, bought into the LIE that is AMERICA...and ending up on the bad end of society.
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
Thank you for breaking down the meaning for us. I love how they write these songs.
@GetzGoth Жыл бұрын
This is about my favorite song from this album. Don's vocal melody and the Sax take the prize. Cheers! (Thank you cats for reacting to this one!)
@NoCanDu10 ай бұрын
Agreed. Everyone always says “Don’t Take Me Alive!” Me: “Caves. Always “Caves.”
@lynnegunn2425 Жыл бұрын
I think this was underrated. Not as commercial but always a underrated favorite. Just brings all the smiles 😊💖
@russelbarnes7235 Жыл бұрын
My favorite album The Royal Scam is a great one. I'm excited to see you react to every song. I love this song here, much like the rest of this album. Nice reaction fellas, let's keep it going! Let's ride! Oh, and this album was from 76, Aja was from 77.
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
So far I’m liking The Royal Scam better but as soon as I throw Peg on, I say Aja is better. 😂
@russelbarnes7235 Жыл бұрын
@@AirplayBeats that's just how it is, huh? Lol. You still have Don't Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, Haitian Divorce, The Fez, Sign In Stranger to react to, not to mention the title track. Plus, this album is overall much more exciting. I predict that Green Earrings and Haitian Divorce will both blow you away! It's gonna be a nice adventure!
@paullacroix527 Жыл бұрын
Great song, superb album. I love it. However Gaucho, their last of the amazing 1972-80 is a very special album as well. I know you'll get to it one day. I saw your list of SD albums and Gaucho wasn't on it. Never forget it. For now enjoy this wonderful record. The song title track is as unique as the song Aja. Great stuff guys...
@biskygiver Жыл бұрын
The sax solo is pure ecstacy.
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
It sure is
@teelurizzo8542 Жыл бұрын
'The Royal Scam' is probably their most groove oriented album, some great Jazz-Funk fusion. Lyrics are a fictionalized version of the story of the teenager who by accident discovered a cave in the mountains near the village of Altamira in Northern Spain. This cave is one place where the middle stone age hunter gatherer people lived during the last Ice Age, some 20,000 year ago. The Caves of Altamira are famous because they have all these great paintings of ancient animals that the cave men did on the walls. The lyrics talk about that.
@rwrae72 Жыл бұрын
Great show. This particular song just doesn't let up.
@jodifox2283Ай бұрын
This song is absolutely amazing. The element of the horns background, it must be John klemmer playing and it sounds like he just improvised! Loved your reaction.
@esdel1955 Жыл бұрын
Had to watch this one twice. One of my favorite Steely Dan tunes. My man on the right was boppin so hard, his head was a blur lol. Wait until you hear Don’t Take Me Alive, Green Earrings, and The Fez.
@janicemartin75609 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my favorite albums. Mr Carlton shines on this album. I’ll be honest steely Dan never did a bad album. Neither does Donald Fagen
@gjp8734 Жыл бұрын
The fade out is amazing
@chrisshotton9839 Жыл бұрын
Brings a smile to my face when I see guys like you who've just found SD and now start down the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey guys, you're in for a treat..
@raychavez417711 ай бұрын
This song is about cave paintings in Spain.
@PaulHVAC126 күн бұрын
It’s one of my fav songs by SD. As mentioned before it’s their take on the prehistoric cave drawings found in Spain. But Fagen questions did prehistoric man have inspiration, were they moved to give a artistic message. We’re they artistically inspired. “ … now I step into the sun..” “ … they heard the call and they wrote in the wall.. for you and me.. we understood” . Amazing topic and Amazing writing. BRILLIANT. Yes you have entered The Steely Dan Rabbitt Hole. Enjoy
@throttlemasterful2 ай бұрын
There is a lot of Greatness in Steely Dan's music. This is artistry!
@jimmoore8951 Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan's jazzy tendencies and use of jazz session men in the studio helped accelerate the crossover appeal of jazz artists hitting the mainstream in the 70s. For example, the sax solo on this song was by John Klemmer, whose own jazz/crossover album, Barefoot Ballet, came out the same year. Both LPs spent a lot of time on my turntable. Same with Larry Carlton, whose work I knew from the Crusaders, as well as his killer solos on the Royal Scam. Why limit yourself to one genre when you do both so well?
@brandonboucher70902 ай бұрын
You guys are DJ’s. You can’t stop the movement.
@barbjustbarb Жыл бұрын
Yes, Royal Scam preceded Aja. From ‘72 through ‘77 there was a Steely Dan album every year: in order, Can’t Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, and Aja, and then we waited three years for Gaucho in 1980. If I were forced at gunpoint to choose only one, I would probably have to choose Countdown to Ecstasy…but I might just say, oh hell, go ahead and shoot me if I’d have to live without even one of the other six. You are in for a hell of a ride, and I can’t tell you how much I am vicariously enjoying the joy of your discovery.
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@jones52509 ай бұрын
Again this tune brings back amazing memories all I can say is Steely Dan always brings magic, moods, and moments,,,,,
@vinniemoran7362 Жыл бұрын
This was the first song I ever heard by them (from their greatest hits album "Steely Dan Gold" ) and down I went that rabbit hole, never to come out again!
@janicereinhard684010 ай бұрын
I'm 65. Had the great pleasure of seeing them in concert. Im glad i lived during the best era of music
@travisjones3961 Жыл бұрын
I knew this one was gonna be good.
@brandonboucher70904 ай бұрын
Those horns that crescendo in the beginning is such a baller sound
@dhurley69853 ай бұрын
This was, I believe, the song I heard early on that got me hooked on the Dan. Every song is an adventure, an experience. Royal Scam is an oft-overlooked album, but it is a masterpiece. So glad to see you guys enjoying SD as much as I do. Your reactions are wonderful, I would like to see even more commentary from you - just a minute or two more to expand on your thoughts if you can. Keep up the great work!
@danielmccann8325 Жыл бұрын
Caught up in the groove, thanks to Mr. Purdie. This was before Aja, and you two really are picking up on what many of us Dan fans love, that great mix of jazz, funk and rock. Haha, Aja is in trouble!
@briangray00 Жыл бұрын
Love your reactions: You two are studio heads, who know/appreciate excellence. You could do with a better camera (sure you already know that). I'm 50 years invested in Steely Dan and it's nice to have my own exquisite tastes reinforced by musos like you two fellows coming in cold and being wowed from the off.. Keep on; The Royal Scam is definitely up there scrapping for the 'Best' album. It's generally my own fave,
@Thejazzfan662 ай бұрын
The horns on this track are awesome
@MrFballard Жыл бұрын
You jus catchin up to that GREATNESS....of the 70's.....sooooooo after the fact Jack!
@ubilo Жыл бұрын
Just plain great music.
@greggibson33 Жыл бұрын
They never miss........... amazing.
@brandonboucher70904 ай бұрын
These Steely reaction are gold KZfaq type shit
@jillhumbert7 ай бұрын
My fav album, one of most fav tunes, as a piano player! 🤘🤘🤘
@gerhardbraatz6305 Жыл бұрын
You guys said it, they just don't miss.
@johnlylemusic Жыл бұрын
This isn’t my favorite song of theirs lyrically, but the music is so great, it more than makes up for it! The rhythm section, the horn section, and that sax solo are all absolutely brilliant!
@peterdellos8824 Жыл бұрын
The marching band geek and jazz geek in me are geeking huge as this track is just amazing.
@AirplayBeats Жыл бұрын
I was in marching band and jazz band as well. 😂😂😂 probably why I love it like you do.
@peggyp5844 Жыл бұрын
So ahead of their time!
@maine420grow8 Жыл бұрын
When there wasn't even any Hollywood yo. Dig it.
@genosiegelli5237 Жыл бұрын
You guys ROCK! Lovin’ your reactions❤
@mishkac4959 Жыл бұрын
Envious you're experiencing this gem of an album for the first time. And you still have Gaucho waiting for you & the Dan's sneakiest masterpiece, Glamor Profession. Enjoy your journey guys. Big love from the UK
@paulweber68610 ай бұрын
I love that you guys love this song!
@mikeloomis687 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, this song has a great groove. I hate to tell you, but it gets better with Green Earrings. IMHO, the best blend of rock and jazz influences in a song, EVER. Thank you for Caves!
@toasty122514 сағат бұрын
this song is ridiculously fire 🔥 😔 cmon man..
@charnellalexander19911 ай бұрын
Love this song. One of my all time Steely Dan favorites
@ClintTorres607 Жыл бұрын
Top 5 Steely
@johnfrank3177 Жыл бұрын
Hello my friends. I still have this album on vinyl. When I bought it back in the day, I listened to it all the way through, and I was stunned. A great album and some great discoveries to made listening to this. Keep on enjoying this great music!. Peace.
@jirimondo Жыл бұрын
Great that you guys reacted to this. It's a deep cut that people often miss but the sound and the lyrics are both top-notch - great groove. & yes, Royal Scam was the album before Aja.
@mkc1101 Жыл бұрын
favorite DAn SONG
@edmurphy7723 Жыл бұрын
Sirs.. I’m enjoying your journey..Can you please comment on your dad listening to Steely Dan in the garage..
@paulgatton1785 Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan--- all Timeless music, so good it almost brings a tear to your eye!!
@raymondpadilla7919 Жыл бұрын
EACH ALBUM WILL BECOME YOUR FAVORITE.....THERE WERE SEVERAL ALBUMS OUT THERE BEFORE 'AJA' AND THE 'ROYAL SCAM'. MAN ARE YOU BROTHERS IN FOR A RIDE.
@thomassicard3733 Жыл бұрын
My head nods at half the tempo as you guys. Phrasing...
@user-hs5qj6lk2h7 ай бұрын
Cave paintings to "any man left on the Rio Grand is the king of the world"
@dickcnormis1444 Жыл бұрын
I always loved the Royal Scam better than Aja, both are incredible but the best way to describe it is that The Scam is a more exciting album.
@russelbarnes7235 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was well put and I agree with it entirely.
@katylied24 Жыл бұрын
Their first five albums are all more exciting and interesting than Aja.
@katylied24 Жыл бұрын
@@esdel1955 Probably my favorite Steely album, but I think Countdown might be their best. Still very surprised that it seems most people like Aja the most. All the albums before it seem more exciting and interesting.
@geofit2193 Жыл бұрын
This groove will get inside your musical soul and not let go. 🎧🥁🎸🎷🎺 Still sounds great after all these years! Definitely enjoy watching your reactions to great music! You guys totally get it! 🎼🎹🎺🎷🎸
@alanrodgers422310 ай бұрын
It's About Man's CallTo Be Creative And Expressive.
@seabrook1976 Жыл бұрын
I have a T-shirt with the Royal scam album cover on the front. Yeah, it’s my favorite album of them all.
@mikebozik Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Rabbit Hole is deep... some never escape.
@cityhonors1 Жыл бұрын
🥰 Every Oct Steely Dan did Residency Shows at the Beacon in NYC when they played entire Albums. Last shows I saw were after Walter Becker passed & right before the Pandemic closed down the city. I would get a 3 Day package 😁 cause that was the only way to get a Greatest Hits Night ticket which always sold out first. My 3 nights were AJA, Royal Scam & Greatest Hits with any other nights being a bonus! Tickets we're expensive but 🤩 soooooo worth it! 🤔 Also why I never had $ for Halloween! 🤣 Thank goodness I knew folks otherwise I'd be stuck at home every Halloween cause I saw SD perform 3 or 4 shows a week the entire month of Oct and always attended the final day which was Oct 28, 29 or 30th. They never played on Halloween! 😒 Best believe I was "that broke bitch" every Halloween. 😂🐰
@willlockler943310 ай бұрын
At 71 I have had the great privilege of living my life alongside the continuing evolution of Walter Becker and Donald Feagin In many ways, they have been the soundtrack of my life. It is gratifying that others younger find them also fascinating. Keep on.
@brandonboucher70904 ай бұрын
Let’s just call it what it is…it slaps.
@randygray8921 Жыл бұрын
I highly recommend everything must go a steely Dan from 2003. Every song is the best steely Dan song you ever heard.. lol
@emilymartinez6961 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you guys enjoyed their Aja album and now you're getting into The Royal Scam album but l can't wait until you listen to their Gaucho album, it's one of my favorites, especially the first track on side one ( Babylon sister) can't wait 👍
@TruthSeeker13 Жыл бұрын
I think you got it brother; Steely Dan just get you in that mood… the classiest rocking roll band …just pure class!🤘🏼😎
@aldolagana7126 Жыл бұрын
Caves of Altamira == those caves in Spain where prehistoric man "wrote it on the wall...for you and me to be understood..."
@MrDirty-if7gc Жыл бұрын
Right on, listening to complete albums lets you hear them as we did back in the day and I know you won't miss my favorites.
@patriciastewart971110 ай бұрын
this album...I would play it many nights & fall asleep to it on the last track..it's in my DNA. ❤
@bones357 Жыл бұрын
One of my favs from the omnipotent Steely Dan.👊💯💙
@gregrosen9616 Жыл бұрын
I've really loved seeing your reaction and love for Steely Dan. Glad you love the band, I do too.
@ammaleslie509 Жыл бұрын
This js a deep cut fan favorite
@kermitfisk187 Жыл бұрын
Asia had everything good rhythm and blues Beautiful lyrics
@andrewmadeloni7173 Жыл бұрын
Steely Dan always elevates my mood...
@philf4086 Жыл бұрын
Those syncopated brass interludes are amazing!
@Thomas-aka-TomD Жыл бұрын
Keep going guys....it gets better! Lotta great stuff on this LP........