JSngry Posted November 25, 2011 Report Posted November 25, 2011 One of the greats...I was unaware that he had passed in 2009 until finding this article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/david-van-depitte-arranger-of-marvin-gayes-epochal-album-whats-going-on-1786174.html I'll speak up for this guy any time. His orchestral writing on the What's Going On album is still overlooked as the singular accomplishment it is...and he contributed marvellously to Let's Get It On as well. Nothing "generic" abpout it all, it had a voice as as strong and unique as Marvin's. And then there was this one, posthumously released...Again, the arranger provides the background necessary to get the song to the place it best needs to be, and that's a tough song with a tough place to get to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSWjVi45jw0 And although I don't think he's credited as arranger on here, the string writing sounds like him...Cellos as bari saxes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDbFne5VX4Q Anyway, the guy was great, but not really "known", so you got to look for his work. I've not yet been disappointed. Showing respect now, even if it is belated. RIP, and much thanks. Quote
mikeweil Posted November 25, 2011 Report Posted November 25, 2011 The arrangements on What's Going On always caught my attention - I read his name, but never knew what else he had done ... R.I.P. Quote
CJ Shearn Posted November 25, 2011 Report Posted November 25, 2011 I third that. Incredible arrangements on "What's Going On". Quote
JSngry Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Posted November 25, 2011 Van DePitte & Marvin were a special, magical combo... If the real raw magic came from Marvin, Van DePitte deserves unlimited credit for keeping it channeled & focused in the translation. Quote
JSngry Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Posted November 26, 2011 Sweeeeet... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjmBNbXGHco Quote
Bill Nelson Posted November 26, 2011 Report Posted November 26, 2011 Here's a track Van DePitte wrote and arranged. It only appears on the 'Let's Get It On' Deluxe Edition. It's much closer to one of his charts for 'What's Going On' but Mr. Gordy calls the shots. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymz8f0yoFM Quote
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