Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
Nomad
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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Y que me gustas mucho aunque ya lo sepas
Que acada segundo que tracurre mas te quiero y acada segundo que no estas siento que muero
Me gustas por tus ojos que tanto brillan
Por tus lavios tu mirada y tu sonrisa
Me gustas cuando vistes de verde o de morado de rojo de cafe de azul a naranjado
Me gustas de cualquier coles porque eres tan bella
Me gusta ser tu caballero y tu mi doncella soñar que estamos solos, solos tu y yo y nos besamos una eternidad mientras se marcha el sol
Eres tu la niña que tanto espere y ahora que te tengo se muy bien que te amare
Me gustas por tu mirada por tu sonrisa por esos ojos tan hermosos que me hechisan quiero tenerte a mi lado por siempre quiero tenerte asta la muerte
Me gustas pintada y arreglada me gustas foronga y despeinada me gustas cuando te ries sin razon me gustas cuando dices que me quieres con el corazon me gusta decir que te quiero mas que me digas no tu me quiero mas pelear contigo para ver quien quiere mas al otro me gustas por tus
The lyrics of Dave Brubeck's "Nomad" are actually in Spanish, and not related to the original instrumental composition by the same name. The translated lyrics express profound feelings of love and adoration towards a love interest. The writer confesses their love and extreme fondness to their love interest, stating that each passing second only increases the intensity of their love. They praise their love interest, specifically highlighting their beautiful eyes, captivating smile, and unique fashion sense. They express a desire to always be with them, to hold them close and shower them in love and affection. They seem to be head-over-heels in love and want to show their love and devotion in any way possible.
This song is an ode to the romantic heart, passionate and all-encompassing. The lyrics are a reflection of a deep love, showing that the writer will love their love interest in any state; whether painted and dressed up, or simple and disheveled. They are committed to their love and happily embrace the thought of being forever close to them. The repetitive yet emotionally charged lyrics are a clear indicator of the intensity of this love story. Overall, this song is a romantic masterpiece and a testament to the sweeping power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiero decirte que te quiero y que me encantas
I want to tell you that I love you and that you enchant me.
Y que me gustas mucho aunque ya lo sepas
And I like you a lot even though you already know it.
Que acada segundo que tracurre mas te quiero y acada segundo que no estas siento que muero
With every passing second, I love you more, and with every second that you're not here, I feel like I'm dying.
Me gustas por tus ojos que tanto brillan
I like you for your eyes that shine so much.
Por tus lavios tu mirada y tu sonrisa
For your lips, your gaze, and your smile.
Me gustas cuando vistes de verde o de morado de rojo de cafe de azul a naranjado
I like you when you wear green or purple, red or brown, blue or orange.
Me gustas de cualquier coles porque eres tan bella
I like you in any clothes because you are so beautiful.
Me gusta ser tu caballero y tu mi doncella soñar que estamos solos, solos tu y yo y nos besamos una eternidad mientras se marcha el sol
I like being your knight and you, my damsel, dreaming that we are alone, just you and me, kissing for an eternity as the sun sets.
Me gusta estar contigo darte un abrazo decirte que me encantas y regalarte mil besos
I like being with you, giving you a hug, telling you how much I love you, and giving you a thousand kisses.
Eres tu la niña que tanto espere y ahora que te tengo se muy bien que te amare
You are the girl that I waited for and now that I have you, I know very well that I will love you.
Me gustas por tu mirada por tu sonrisa por esos ojos tan hermosos que me hechisan quiero tenerte a mi lado por siempre quiero tenerte asta la muerte
I like you for your gaze, your smile, and those beautiful eyes that bewitch me. I want to have you by my side forever, I want to have you until death.
Me gustas pintada y arreglada me gustas foronga y despeinada me gustas cuando te ries sin razon me gustas cuando dices que me quieres con el corazon me gusta decir que te quiero mas que me digas no tu me quiero mas pelear contigo para ver quien quiere mas al otro me gustas por tus
I like you when you are all dolled up, and I like you when you are casual and messy. I like you when you laugh for no reason, and I like it when you tell me that you love me with all your heart. I like to say that I love you more, and I like it when you tell me that you love me more. I like to fight with you to see who loves each other more. I like you for you.
Writer(s): Iola Brubeck, Dave Brubeck
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nelsonx5326
Possibly my favorite album.
@christopherlay3400
I bought this album from a guy trying to sell it to the shop I was working for. We couldn't except. I had just heard take five for the first time and was looking to broaden musical taste. This def got me further into jazz.
@jazz4asahel
If I had to depart with but one album to take with me, this would be that album. I'd want it in vinyl, too, with a fine stylus, turntable, and capable audio system. There are likely great planets out there. Dave Brubeck is perhaps managing one of them.
@jazz4asahel
Nomad is for me the best of the musical compositions and cultural impressions returned by the Dave Brubeck Quartet from their 1958 United States Department of State tour of Eurasia. The enormity of the music's diplomatic success stands as testament to an entirely different approach to world relationships extant only sixty years ago. One might ask how those relationships fell to what they are today, and how they might respond to similarly skilled and finessed efforts to return world relationships to less volatile, even stable and peaceful conditions. I was a 13-year old in 1959 when I discovered Brubeck's Jazz Impressions of Eurasia with its beautifully colorful front cover and rich liner notes. It had been released in long-play 33-1/3 RPM format, and this cut, Nomad, had also been released on a single play 45 RPM vinyl recording, the format on which I first heard it. Indeed, this tune was my first hearing of any of Dave Brubeck's music. What I heard was a strange, interesting, even eerie beat attended to with equally mysterious chords full of adventure and intrigue. And, suddenly: Boom! At 0:56 the song took off. The transition struck me like a bolt of something that would disallow me from ever again spinning an Elvis recording. From that chance hearing onward, Dave Brubeck and his Quartet and album liner notes began a curiosity and self-education that continues to this day. As individuals, our tastes and our behaviors are our own choices. They are our individual discoveries of ourselves, our souls. They are ours to direct and to refine. Our world is our choice. One is free to ask: What kinds of reasonable and spiritually generous decisions and solutions can I proffer to cause a more enlightened and Universally-acceptable result in the human condition of today? Some of those answers come from the carefully crafted gentlemen such as Mr. Dave Brubeck. While much is rightfully said regarding Paul Desmond's musical relationship with Brubeck, noteworthy also is the musical sensitivity of bassist Eugene Wright to Brubeck's piano. After listening to this piece for 61 years, I continue to hear Eugene Wright effortlessly hold down 4/4 in walking bass chords with such deceptive elegance. Eugene Wright probably has more influence over my own double bass efforts, modest as they are, than any other bassist. Eugene Wright did his job, never showing off, always holding a steadiness that was eloquent and strong. The man was a giant of capability tempered with humility. Thank-you for reading. May we have peace on Earth. May God please bless us.
@squevedoh
Absolutamente maravilloso.
@mpcguy
paul had big ears and probably a near perfect serial memory for musical bits. i would imagine he used all sorts of fragments he heard other great musicians play. it fits his m.o. for improvising which was varied repetition as much as any other approach
@charlesjensen7918
Think so? We'll never know now 'cuz you can't ask the Dear Man. RIP ( I bought this album Hot off the press in the '50s.)
@RAJANAWAB
In Jazz Journal, one Alan Siskin noted that Desmond's entrance sounds a l;little like Coltrane and the phrase at 2:14 songs like Dolphy. Train and Dolphy drawing on Demond??