If I were The President of The World copyright 2020
Diego javier Cebollero Guitars, Brother Dave Solomon is laying down some guitar. Peter Maness bass, Miguel Weissman keyboard programing and composition.
“if We were the president of the world”
by henry Gibson.
if We were the president of the world
We’d choose people smarter to run it.
so our capital will be shared and abundant.
we learn to abolish lies, Learn to distinguish if it’s attracting flies.
we’d argue from noon until dawn, I promised the curtains would not be drawn.
And hear everybody’s view.
even people we considered,
would poison that stew.
Not punish them, but know that with time, they’ll learn to acknowledge their part in this crime.
With determination and resilience
we could heal the world,
my fellow earthlings,.
we’d promise you this
that
if We were president of the world
and the world was bold
We’d write this in scriptures,
so it would be foretold!
if you approved this message,
How wonderful the world would be,
If we lived without mediocrity!.
“Let’s exist with the earth”!
Q radio voice: “Hey folks, get on the ground level of the creation of the song.
listener “wow” how do I do that Mr. Radio announcer sir”?
this is the first draft of a song mr. Weissman is working on. If you have suggestions on how to help it rhyme better. Send your ideas out”
Oh and in the tradition of soupy sales, children remember that loose change in your parents drawers.
Leave it there! Unless they have $100s, a stack of them, then donate it!
End of”radio Transmission. You can take the tinfoil out of your mouth.
I worked out how I’m recording this track, the tone and mic’s and placement, two Coles mic’s in stereo and a silver Seydel 1847 harmonica in the key of G.
Miguel Weissman harmonica, Gordon Webster piano, Peter Maness bass, David Langlois Drums { third attempt}! I will get back to this one and do a few more takes.
The Hot Clubbers
Plays a mix of French chansons and gypsy jazz… With an extended repertoire including Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Edith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg… and of course a lot of Django Reinhardt ‘s.
David had played his washboard with some of the most influential players of Gypsy Jazz over the years : Angelo Debarre, Dorado & Samson Schmitt, Stephane Wrembel.
Featuring: David Langlois, Pouquette, Vitor Goncalves, Robert Cuellari, Ian Riggs, Tim Clement, Miguel Weissman and Darius Scheider
Yes, I don’t smoke anymore…But if the gets legal here in jersey Monday I’ll have to resort to being a Secondhand Smoker – Dave Keyes vocals and piano, Greg Baker guitar, Miguel Weissman harmonica and horn arrangements, Shelly Robin Bass , Steve Robin drums, composition Baker/Weissman
The Harrison Ave Ramblers
Live Recordings July 9th 2018
Miguel Weissman Mississippi saxophone, Nick Rousso and Michaela Gomez – guitars, Dave Speranza bass and David Langlois percussion and bushes.
Some Of These Days
Tears
Caravan
Twitter Stomp
Rollin and Tumblin
Where the Buffalo Roam
Miguel Weissman vocals harmonica and piano, Brother Dave Likhtiger rhythm guitar and slide guitar. Jason Eward drums, Bob Srander Bass guitar and drum recording at Parcheesi Recording. Remastered by Craig Randall Composition Armstrong/Weissman
The World is Burning
Rhythm and lead guitars – Brother Dave, Piano – Dave Keyes, bass – Bob Stander, drums – Jason Ewald, Harmonica, Music and production – Miguel Weissman.
First Fist – Miguel Weissman composition, harmonica and Keyboard programming, Diego javier Cebollero Guitars and Kato Aya piano. Remastered by Craig Randall, Radio mix Craig.
Radio version
I was getting onto the F train, I veered into The train that was waiting at the station, but a young gentleman that thought I was being rude, punch me in the jaw.
I fell on the ground and stated out loud at him “you know you just punched a disabled man”!
He walked on as if nothing happened, nobody helped me.
I got up and did my gig with the Brooklyners! I was definitely emotionally shaken, and tried to figure out why this young man took his aggressions out on me!
I still have no answers, other then I’m glad I did not get up and escalate the situation!
Sammy Carr Voice, Donald Dixon bass, Janine Lilly Voice, Joe Henderson and Monney guitars, Miguel Weissman harmonica voice and keyboards, Bill Elder drums. Mixed by Miguel, BILL and Donald. 1987-91
Harmonica, Music and production – Miguel Weissman, rhythm and lead guitars – Brother Dave, Piano – Dave Keyes, bass – Bob Stander, drums – Jason Ewald.
The world is burning
I’m looking for submissions of very short videos of people saying “the world is burning”.
The audio must decent to high quality, little noise background.
It can be one or many people saying it in unison.
It would be wonderful if there was a nice background of the location you’re in.
Outdoors or Indoors, standing next to a significant monument.
I will put it on YouTube and everywhere possible.
I did pay the musicians. But I am not selling this video. It is for the world. A gift.
Miguel Weissman’s exploration into the Manhattan, Bronx, East Village and Hoboken, NJ music scenes led to getting on wax and gigging in Harlem and deep into the East Village (Avenues A-D) at after-hour clubs. This was the advent of the emerging Black Rock, Blues, Punk and Avant Garde Jazz communities.
Miguel played with Donald Dixon, Tack Heads (Sugar Hill Gang}, Eddy Von Bach, Ghetto Fighters, Afrika Bambaata, The New Left, Spy v Spy, GTO and The Soul Squad, Sammy Carr, Johnny Thunders, Robert Gordon, Lester Chambers and Charles “Bobo” Shaw at the great clubs of the time like The 7A Club, The World Club and The Pyramid Club in the East Village as well as the Continental Divide, 55 Bar and Danceteria, to name a few.
Miguel joined a band called The Gismo in 1979. Also in that band was Stan 157, one of the original graffiti artists. The Gismo was an early R & B band. They played at after-hours clubs in Harlem. For Miguel, as the only white man in the room most of the time, this was an experience he would never forget. The love shared there was profound and he was always welcomed.
Miguel Weissman Donald Dixon
Miguel collaborated with Donald Dixon in the Bronx in early 80’s on Hill Street, overlooking the Yankee Stadium. They worked on a 4-track reel-to-reel, with a Shure 57 microphone, a delay unit and one 8-bit AKAI sampler.
Miguel saw what life was like for black people in the ‘hood during a time when it seemed like the world had forgotten them. Miguel learned how resourceful this community was and risked his life going up there when crime and desperation were out on the streets! He knew back then that cops stopped men on the street for nothing at all.
There were guns shots constantly in the background. Sometimes there would be a knock on the door and Donald would explain to his clients that Miguel was here to record them and he was white. He would take their guns and bring them into the studio.
He experienced the same thing in the East Village. Going east of First Avenue back then was very dangerous! One night, Miguel was walking on 11th Street and was robbed of his Selmer Mark VI saxophone by a junkie. That’s when he decided to focus on the harmonica and music production, although he still plays the sax, flute and keyboards.
At Continental Divide, a club on 3rd Avenue and 8th Street, (the one that had a big dinosaur on top) he played with the DJs Smash and Stone, who were working turntables while he and other jazz musicians played over the top on the sax, flute and harp. They created the Acid Jazz Movement in the New York scene.
“Wet Ride, Fat Jazzy Groves 6 & 7″ for New Bread Records represents the collaborations between musicians and DJs that created the Acid Jazz Movement in New York. Miguel also worked with Warlock and Sleeping Bag Records where he collaborated with DJs Stone and Smash, GTO, William Socolov, and the Latin Rascals.
“Wet Ride Fat Jazzy Groves 6 & 7” for New bread Records compiled by DJ Smash, Executive Producer; Asia Love; Miguel Weissman on harmonica; flute and keyboards; Willie Barrios, Co-Producer and drum programing.
The New Left
The New Left – Tony Boil, vocals, guitar and composition; the late Mike Hoke, bass and backing vocals; Charlie Stedmen, drums; Miguel Weissman harmonica, saxophone and keyboards. Published on Jun 18, 2013 Label: Kingpin Records Released: 1985
Down In Flames
Monkey Reels
Blue Crew
Sammy Carr Voice, Donald Dixon bass, Janine Lilly Voice, Joe Henderson and Monney guitars, Miguel Weissman harmonica voice and keyboards, Bill Elder drums. Mixed by Miguel, BILL and Donald. 1987-91
Crazy Mixed Up World
Behind Closed Doors
GTO and Miguel co-composed and produced this track. GTO wrote the lyrics. Mixed by Craig Randal 1985.
Solo Punk days Recorded at Miguel Weissman’s Studio in 1982.
Miguel Weissman, vocals, bass guitar, drum programing, harmonica and tenor saxophone; Dave Sewelson, baritone saxophone; the late Mike Hoke, rhythm guitar; Mark Danie: lead guitar.
Miguel’s milestone recording sessions such as Fat Jazzy Groves 6 & 7 for New Bread Records, as well as countless sessions for Warlock and Sleeping Bag Records where Miguel collaborated with the Dj Stone and Smash, GTO, Jungle Brothers and the Latin Rascals, and played up in Harlem with early emerging Black Rock scene.
The Love Produced, mixed and recorded at Miguel’s recording studio, Angie Brown’s Vocals and brother Dave’s guitar manipulated though melodyne and other treatments.
Surrender GTO and Miguel co-composed and produced this track. GTO wrote the lyrics. by Craig Randal mixed this track in 1985.
His exploration into the Manhattan music scene as a multi- instrumentalist and producer goes as far back as the 1982 . His early HipHop, Acid Jazz, Trip Hop, House and Punk Rock collaborations in the Bronx and the east village with Donald Dixon, The New Left, Tack Heads, Johnny Thunders, Charles “Bobo” Shaw at the 7A club and the Pyramid club in the east Village, and in the 22’s at Danceteria led to getting on wax.
Blue Spirit Disco Mix Recorded at Miguel’s studio originally in 1997. Re-mixed in 2009. Designed and programmed with virtual instruments altered and created though computers. Composed and produced by Miguel Weissman. Special guest; Donald Dixon: Bass,Yancy Drew lambert: Bongos, Walter Pretty: guitar, Miguel: harmonica and flute.
Techno Wave Mixed composed and preformed by Miguel Weissman in 1996.
Miguel was a art major in collage until he decided to focus on music, but his love for creating surrealistic landscapes is demonstrated here. Here is a video he created with his music and art. He does work on albums covers and designed this site.
Solo project Designed and programed with virtual instruments altered though computers, composed and produced by Miguel Weissman recordedd 2012
Solo project Designed and programed with virtual instruments altered though computers, composed and produced by Miguel Weissman recorded 2010 For now these are solo projects for films, but Miguel will create a album of Ambient music.
Miguel created this from photos he has taken in his travels around the world.
