Santana — Soul Sacrifice
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I learned air guitar with Carlos
Great song though I'm imagining how many people in an altered state must have stared at that album cover seeing new/different things in it.
tragic_king wrote:
'Everybody love Santana.
This is what I love best about Santana, amazing guitar combined with awesome percussion!
This is what I love best about Santana, amazing guitar combined with awesome percussion!
One of the things I've always loved about Santana is that its not just his amazing guitar work, but the whole band is awesome. Especially the percussion, which has to be among the best ever. And they are even better live!
versalog wrote:
I suppose it floored you
I am sure I heard this a couple of weeks ago in an office building elevator. Weird!
I suppose it floored you
awhfman wrote:
Love Chepito!
Chipito Areas!
Love Chepito!Boy, it sounds just like the last time I didn't like it.
Chipto Areas!
coloradojohn wrote:
What he said. 200%
I love how this baby SIZZLES, from the get-go, AND NEVER LETS UP! If I'm not mistaken, this is some of the most gorgeous and evocative percussion, most exquisitely expressive guitar, most jam-passioned keyboards -- and everything else, ever to be manifested as magnetic flux; love it, dig it, always & everywhere shall worship it.
Amen.
What he said. 200%
Ohhhhman, the energy!!! I'm air playing all the instruments simultaneously. Yes, it CAN be done. That's right, that's the way! Keep going!!! You've got it!!!
2rkwood wrote:
I am sure you meant to write, but lost your mind in this musical excitement, that this is Santana's homage to all those who are prostrate before such superior playing.
This song ends in what must be Carlos' musical homage to a swollen prostate...
I am sure you meant to write, but lost your mind in this musical excitement, that this is Santana's homage to all those who are prostrate before such superior playing.
versalog wrote:
IDK. I actually heard Nirvana in an elevator once! ... totally cool!
I am sure I heard this a couple of weeks ago in an office building elevator. Weird!
IDK. I actually heard Nirvana in an elevator once! ... totally cool!
I am sure I heard this a couple of weeks ago in an office building elevator. Weird!
Great segue into this from Eight Miles High!
2rkwood wrote:
?
This song ends in what must be Carlos' musical homage to a swollen prostate...
?
kingart wrote:
Or just not listen to music at all
Those who rated this less than a 5 ought to go listen to Post Malone, Celine Dion, or Barney..
Or just not listen to music at all
Those who rated this less than a 5 ought to go listen to Post Malone, Celine Dion, or Barney..
idiot_wind wrote:
You're right. It's a different era with different inspirations and incentives. If what we hear now can even be called musicianship and not the marketing of image disguised as talent. ProTools, sampling and coding AI to craft melodies is certainly not mastery of an instrument.
However, for the record and to be fair and accurate, Bonamassa and Morello and others can walk that mile with the guitaristas of decades past.
I think some of us got so spoiled on the guitar players of the late 1960s and 1970s: Santana, Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Beck, Richards, Allman, Garcia, etc.
What do we have today? Dave Matthews? Foo Fighters?
You're right. It's a different era with different inspirations and incentives. If what we hear now can even be called musicianship and not the marketing of image disguised as talent. ProTools, sampling and coding AI to craft melodies is certainly not mastery of an instrument.
However, for the record and to be fair and accurate, Bonamassa and Morello and others can walk that mile with the guitaristas of decades past.
2rkwood wrote:
And, you are an expert on that subject? Eh? What notable accomplishments have YOU had in life?
This song ends in what must be Carlos' musical homage to a swollen prostate...
And, you are an expert on that subject? Eh? What notable accomplishments have YOU had in life?
This song ends in what must be Carlos' musical homage to a swollen prostate...
I prefer the live version from "Moonflower"
nearly as good as the Woodstock-Version where they took up speed during the song.
Mugro wrote:
That is why I consider a lot of tunes from this era to be "GODLIKE & ICONIC"! I am 67yrs old. But, there is a LOT of great music being produced now, that will be considered godlike & iconic in the future!!! Be open minded!! Radio Paradise is a great way to to explore new music!!!
I believe that the period of 1967-1972 was the best era for music. This group and this song was a large part of why I believe this to be true.
That is why I consider a lot of tunes from this era to be "GODLIKE & ICONIC"! I am 67yrs old. But, there is a LOT of great music being produced now, that will be considered godlike & iconic in the future!!! Be open minded!! Radio Paradise is a great way to to explore new music!!!
Piego wrote:
Too funny!!!
Mike Shrieve on drums in top form. My neighbor is listening to it right now, too. He likes it so much that he threw a brick in my window to enjoy it even louder. Soul sacrifice.
Too funny!!!
bahalana wrote:
Not underrated round here mate!
Abraxas and Caravanserai kept me sane and rocking in Oman in 1974. Fabulous guitarist, fabulous music.
Carlos Santana is ridiculously underrated as a guitarist, musician and band leader. I had always been a fan since the 80's hanging with Mexican brothers in the military. Finally I saw him in Houston in the late '0s and what a gift that was. Genius. Going all the way back to Woodstock. Man, that's some history.
Not underrated round here mate!
Abraxas and Caravanserai kept me sane and rocking in Oman in 1974. Fabulous guitarist, fabulous music.
I believe that the period of 1967-1972 was the best era for music. This group and this song was a large part of why I believe this to be true.
Mike Shrieve on drums in top form. My neighbor is listening to it right now, too. He likes it so much that he threw a brick in my window to enjoy it even louder. Soul sacrifice.
this still smokes
its 53 years old
good luck in repeating that
its 53 years old
good luck in repeating that
SUPER GREAT!!!! ICONIC!!!!
The first "mixed" party I hosted in high school we played this a dozen times....it was a good party. DS
LowPhreak wrote:
I AGREE!!!!!
Time to crank up the auxiliary power...
I AGREE!!!!!
I love how this baby SIZZLES, from the get-go, AND NEVER LETS UP! If I'm not mistaken, this is some of the most gorgeous and evocative percussion, most exquisitely expressive guitar, most passionate JAM keyboards -- everything, at the highest level ever to be manifested as electro-magnetic flux; love it, dig it, always & everywhere shall worship it forever. Amen.
keller1 wrote:
Sometimes I think that the 'Godz uv Rock' stepped into their bodies and just partied on for a bit... It's Holy Salsa.
Michael Shrieve could play a bit.
And Carlos Santana's own comments about how wrecked they were at Woodstock are epic. As an amateur musician I cannot imagine how they did what they did in that condition in front of half a million people. For us mere mortals it's hard enough straight.
Sometimes I think that the 'Godz uv Rock' stepped into their bodies and just partied on for a bit... It's Holy Salsa.
ICONIC!!!!
That was hard work
This takes me back to all those times I sat, stoned, counting the faces on that album cover...
Carlos Santana is ridiculously underrated as a guitarist, musician and band leader. I had always been a fan since the 80's hanging with Mexican brothers in the military. Finally I saw him in Houston in the late '0s and what a gift that was. Genius. Going all the way back to Woodstock. Man, that's some history.
dsd wrote:
Is a great band.
This was a great band. This is a great number. The snarky, elitist criticisms of Santana's guitar skills from people like Zappa mean nothing to me. This is just rock and roll, after all.
Is a great band.
Woodstock version: that moment can only happen once in a lifetime: deeply regret I missed it by a few years... Vive la révolution!
I saw Santana 4 times and every concert was fantastic. One of the tightest bands ever playing live. The musicianship of the band members is always top-notch and talented.
Highlowsel wrote:
Nah, I was still slamming they keyboard through the Leslie.
Come on now...you can admi it....you're among friends here. Tell me you weren't duoing a bit of the 'ol "air drumming" there in the final couple of minutes?
Nah, I was still slamming they keyboard through the Leslie.
Come on now...you can admi it....you're among friends here. Tell me you weren't duoing a bit of the 'ol "air drumming" there in the final couple of minutes?
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Highlow
American Net'Zen
fuh2 wrote:
Wikipedia says:
Shrieve was the second youngest musician to perform at Woodstock in 1969, being aged 20. His drum solo during "Soul Sacrifice" in the Woodstock film has been described as "electrifying",
Shreve, the drummer here was only 16?
Wikipedia says:
Shrieve was the second youngest musician to perform at Woodstock in 1969, being aged 20. His drum solo during "Soul Sacrifice" in the Woodstock film has been described as "electrifying",
robmoyer wrote:
I'm giving her all she's got captain!
Turn it up!!
I'm giving her all she's got captain!
khardog145 wrote:
I'm an old dude but I think I love him too, what a talent.
We were freshmen in h.s. when the woodstock movie came out. All of us girls were totally in love with Michael Shrieve. LOL.
I'm an old dude but I think I love him too, what a talent.
We were freshmen in h.s. when the woodstock movie came out. All of us girls were totally in love with Michael Shrieve. LOL.
Only twice in the last 30 days?
think of it as involuntary aerobic workout for your heart!!!!!
this song does everyones heart good!
think of it as involuntary aerobic workout for your heart!!!!!
this song does everyones heart good!
cavemanleong wrote:
Almost as old as I am!
Damn! This song is as old as I am! I LOVE IT! 
Almost as old as I am!
robmoyer wrote:
I am!
Turn it up!!
I am!
I can rate this Godlike if I want to. 
Turn it up!!
Damn! This song is as old as I am! I LOVE IT!
eileenomurphy wrote:
And the Woodstock version really kicks butt! They should play it here!
GREAT tune! I listened to this in High school! ...It is even more magical listening to all of the details in FLAC with Excellent headphones, amp & DAC!
And the Woodstock version really kicks butt! They should play it here!
GREAT tune! I listened to this in High school! ...It is even more magical listening to all of the details in FLAC with Excellent headphones, amp & DAC!
Queue wrote:
That Hammond at the end!!!! Powerful!
(but the whole thing rocks)
I had it at 8 but this evening ,after a refresher the sense at the end that it was live performance that happened to take place in a studio, had me imagining the musicians thinking: pick the bones out of that after the third finale... It's surely a 9(but the whole thing rocks)
ThePoose wrote:
One of the must-see and must-hear moments in music history: Santana playing this at Woodstock. Check it out on YouTube. And Michael's drum solo—OMG
Great Woods, Mansfield, MA, many years after Woodstock. Joyous nevertheless!
Great Woods, Mansfield, MA, many years after Woodstock. Joyous nevertheless!
I've seen God!
Santana can be simply amazing at times...."9" 
Just CANNOT stop Dancing to THIS!!!
chinaski wrote:
Those were the daze indeed!! ;)
Jamming in my seat like a madman, air drums, air guitar, air organ, air congas the works!!!!! Man what a workout!!! Yeah!!
Anyone old enough to remember the Airplane / Santana / Dead PBS special from way back when? Bits of it are on YouTube nowadays. First saw Santana in concert at the Felt Forum in NYC touring their third album release, Malo opening. Santana was nearly two hours late taking the stage but made up for it. Those were the daze.
Anyone old enough to remember the Airplane / Santana / Dead PBS special from way back when? Bits of it are on YouTube nowadays. First saw Santana in concert at the Felt Forum in NYC touring their third album release, Malo opening. Santana was nearly two hours late taking the stage but made up for it. Those were the daze.
Those were the daze indeed!! ;)
idiot_wind wrote:
I think some of us got so spoiled on the guitar players of the late 1960s and 1970s: Santana, Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Beck, Richards, Allman, Garcia, etc.
What do we have today? Dave Matthews? Foo Fighters?
I fucking hate people like you.What do we have today? Dave Matthews? Foo Fighters?
ThePoose wrote:
Too bad Michael went one to join cheese masters supreme Journey.
One of the must-see and must-hear moments in music history: Santana playing this at Woodstock. Check it out on YouTube. And Michael's drum solo—OMG!
Too bad Michael went one to join cheese masters supreme Journey.
Although the style a bit jaded now. I had to close my eyes and imagine myself at woodstock watching this. The hair on my next stood up .
Michael Shrieve could play a bit.
And Carlos Santana's own comments about how wrecked they were at Woodstock are epic. As an amateur musician I cannot imagine how they did what they did in that condition in front of half a million people. For us mere mortals it's hard enough straight.
And Carlos Santana's own comments about how wrecked they were at Woodstock are epic. As an amateur musician I cannot imagine how they did what they did in that condition in front of half a million people. For us mere mortals it's hard enough straight.
It's August 15, 2019.
Happy 50th Woodstock anniversary, gents! Caliente!
Happy 50th Woodstock anniversary, gents! Caliente!
nagsheadlocal wrote:
50 years ago!!
Still cooks after all this time - but nothing, nothing, beats the Woodstock version for steaming funk.
50 years ago!!
rgio wrote:
Maybe, except for the big bands of the '30s - '40s. But many of these names will be album-only studio players. Some are still with him, and some move with him on various national and intl dates. Still, those are a lot of former players.
It is possible Santana has the most former members of any band....ever?
Maybe, except for the big bands of the '30s - '40s. But many of these names will be album-only studio players. Some are still with him, and some move with him on various national and intl dates. Still, those are a lot of former players.
That Hammond at the end!!!! Powerful!
(but the whole thing rocks)
(but the whole thing rocks)
What a classic! Epitome of Woodstock and the 60's rock scene in general.
It is possible Santana has the most former members of any band....ever?
pretty wild
How am I expected to stop listening to this and go teach?! I just hope I can stop twitching by the time I get into the classroom
versalog wrote:
Anchor is right; all energy radiates from Carlos.
The band is awesome except for that boat anchor of a guitarist.
Anchor is right; all energy radiates from Carlos.
The band is awesome except for that boat anchor of a guitarist.
SeriousLee wrote:
Great lovemaking song. 
Great lovemaking song.
I grew up on the live version from the Moonflower double LP. That is quite worthy.
BobbyCat wrote:
Your emojis dance exactly in line with the rhytm of the song.....
I need to give it more. Ooops, it's already at 10, let's raise it to 12 then.
Your emojis dance exactly in line with the rhytm of the song.....
When this came out, it was music like nobody have had ever heard. Game changer, and still great music.
TheKing2 wrote:
I guess you are not a drum solo fan
too monotonous
I guess you are not a drum solo fan
too monotonous
TIL that there are people that have rated this less than 6
Does not compute!
Does not compute!
I need to give it more. Ooops, it's already at 10, let's raise it to 12 then.
Wow!
Never noticed all the faces in that album cover lion's face, until now.
Takes me a while, sometimes, to see the obvious...
Never noticed all the faces in that album cover lion's face, until now.
Takes me a while, sometimes, to see the obvious...
nagsheadlocal wrote:
That's right. This is neat and clean. Woodstock is raw, smoking hot and almost off the rails. Better living through chemistry.
Still cooks after all this time - but nothing, nothing, beats the Woodstock version for steaming funk.
That's right. This is neat and clean. Woodstock is raw, smoking hot and almost off the rails. Better living through chemistry.
Still cooks after all this time - but nothing, nothing, beats the Woodstock version for steaming funk.
fredriley wrote:
Unfortunately, today I am not in the mood. And I hate any variety of organ music.
More noodles than a Chinese restaurant. Fine if you're in the mood, irritating if you're not. In the immortal words of Joe Strummer: f*ckin' long, innit?
Unfortunately, today I am not in the mood. And I hate any variety of organ music.
Jamming in my seat like a madman, air drums, air guitar, air organ, air congas the works!!!!! Man what a workout!!! Yeah!!
Anyone old enough to remember the Airplane / Santana / Dead PBS special from way back when? Bits of it are on YouTube nowadays. First saw Santana in concert at the Felt Forum in NYC touring their third album release, Malo opening. Santana was nearly two hours late taking the stage but made up for it. Those were the daze.
Anyone old enough to remember the Airplane / Santana / Dead PBS special from way back when? Bits of it are on YouTube nowadays. First saw Santana in concert at the Felt Forum in NYC touring their third album release, Malo opening. Santana was nearly two hours late taking the stage but made up for it. Those were the daze.
It's July 20. It's Carlos Santana's 70th birthday. Feliz cumpleanos. You da man. Still kicking it, on tour, still cranking out music, with Hancock and Shorter, and the original band. Muchisimos.
Time to crank up the auxiliary power...
molson wrote:
Neal Schon on the guitar too. (16 y/o) the soon to be Journey
1975-
GREGG ROLIE ON THE B3!!!
Neal Schon on the guitar too. (16 y/o) the soon to be Journey
1975-
zenhead wrote:
If you're into vinyl still this is out on Mofi ultra 2 gain. Pricey but worth it for any fan of this album.
https://www.mofi.com/product_p/mfsl2-012.htm
One of my all-time favorite albums. I think I bought it used, way back in high school, at Points Across in Greenwich, CT.
If you're into vinyl still this is out on Mofi ultra 2 gain. Pricey but worth it for any fan of this album.
https://www.mofi.com/product_p/mfsl2-012.htm
fredriley wrote:
You say that like its a bad thing. Ideal record to get your money's worth out of a jukebox.
More noodles than a Chinese restaurant. Fine if you're in the mood, irritating if you're not. In the immortal words of Joe Strummer: f*ckin' long, innit?
You say that like its a bad thing. Ideal record to get your money's worth out of a jukebox.
Boy_Wonder wrote:
In 1976, 'London's Burning' was pretty f***n deep....
Eh not really :P
For Strummer, I guess stuff like "Atom Tan" was rill deep.
Actually, I like some of Clash's stuff. But with Joe's limited 3 min. (or less) attention span coming from punk/new wave, he should STFU about other's choice in song length.
In 1976, 'London's Burning' was pretty f***n deep....
Eh not really :P
For Strummer, I guess stuff like "Atom Tan" was rill deep.
Actually, I like some of Clash's stuff. But with Joe's limited 3 min. (or less) attention span coming from punk/new wave, he should STFU about other's choice in song length.
coloradojohn wrote:
Santana was 22. Drummer Mike Shrieve was about 20.
I think he was only 19 when they did this in front of The World and got way famous after that! I've seen him a few times and he ROCKS
Santana was 22. Drummer Mike Shrieve was about 20.
One of my all-time favorite albums. I think I bought it used, way back in high school, at Points Across in Greenwich, CT.
I think he was only 19 when they did this in front of The World and got way famous after that! I've seen him a few times and he ROCKS
LowPhreak wrote:
Joe Strummer saying anything "immortal"?
Yeah, The Clash sure were deep thinkers.
In 1976, 'London's Burning' was pretty f***n deep....
Joe Strummer saying anything "immortal"?
Yeah, The Clash sure were deep thinkers. In 1976, 'London's Burning' was pretty f***n deep....
This was a great band. This is a great number. The snarky, elitist criticisms of Santana's guitar skills from people like Zappa mean nothing to me. This is just rock and roll, after all.
I saw them in Perugia, Italy in 2006 while on holiday with my wife and two kids. That was all part of their upbringing 
. Soul Sacrifice was in the encore.
. Soul Sacrifice was in the encore. Imagi wrote:
Seems like yesterday.
The first time Santana played at the Fillmore East, they brought the house down! We all stood up throughout the night.
Seems like yesterday.
The first time Santana played at the Fillmore East, they brought the house down! We all stood up throughout the night.
fredriley wrote:
Joe Strummer saying anything "immortal"? Yeah, The Clash sure were deep thinkers.
More noodles than a Chinese restaurant. Fine if you're in the mood, irritating if you're not. In the immortal words of Joe Strummer: f*ckin' long, innit?
Joe Strummer saying anything "immortal"?
Yeah, The Clash sure were deep thinkers. The new Santana IV album is kind of neat. A couple of really smoking cuts. Most of the original band, as the guys here, at Woodstock, and through the first 3 - 4 albums. Santana and Schon trade some hot licks, and that percussion and drum attack remains first class.
Hard to listen to while I'm here at work.
More noodles than a Chinese restaurant. Fine if you're in the mood, irritating if you're not. In the immortal words of Joe Strummer: f*ckin' long, innit?
ThePoose wrote:
One of the must-see and must-hear moments in music history: Santana playing this at Woodstock. Check it out on YouTube. And Michael's drum solo—OMG!
In an interview Carlos said that he dropped some acid just before his performance was rescheduled, and that as he played this number he was having a rough time dominating his guitar because it was turning into a snake. He was praying to God to be able to "stay in time and in tune". That would account for all the face-scrunching going on in the Woodstock film. Whew!
Here's the film clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqZceAQSJvc
And here's the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8LcqwL8a00
ThePoose wrote:
Absolutely
And the drummer was only 19 years old or so.
In fact, watch the whole Woodstock movie.
There are some gems there.
One of the must-see and must-hear moments in music history: Santana playing this at Woodstock. Check it out on YouTube. And Michael's drum solo—OMG!
Absolutely
And the drummer was only 19 years old or so.
In fact, watch the whole Woodstock movie.
There are some gems there.
Brilliantly self-indulgent. Most Santana songs sound the same as the last, but this one is a little different, if a bit too long.
Gregg Rolie burns up the B3 on this!
kingart wrote:
yep, my favorites are Santana 3 and Caravanserai
. First 4 albums of the original line up.
yep, my favorites are Santana 3 and Caravanserai
Kaw wrote:
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I'm not a Santana fan and I find all his work a bit cheesy and dated. But your comment goes a bit far.
A pox on you, selfdestruct.
The music and the musician(s) have stood the test of time. At least some of it has. First 4 albums of the original line up. Who and which, btw, are back touring together. As Santana and Journey. Yeah, I know, geriatric rock. Old dudes need the bread. CDs don't sell, streaming doesn't pay, what's a 68 year old drummer to do?
But this track, and most others from these guys for the next 5 years after, were unsurpassed for musical power. So satan this.
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Satanna needs to go back to hell where he came from.
I'm not a Santana fan and I find all his work a bit cheesy and dated. But your comment goes a bit far.
A pox on you, selfdestruct.
The music and the musician(s) have stood the test of time. At least some of it has. First 4 albums of the original line up. Who and which, btw, are back touring together. As Santana and Journey. Yeah, I know, geriatric rock. Old dudes need the bread. CDs don't sell, streaming doesn't pay, what's a 68 year old drummer to do?
But this track, and most others from these guys for the next 5 years after, were unsurpassed for musical power. So satan this.
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I'm not a Santana fan and I find all his work a bit cheesy and dated. But your comment goes a bit far.
Satanna needs to go back to hell where he came from.
I'm not a Santana fan and I find all his work a bit cheesy and dated. But your comment goes a bit far.
I just feel really good when I hear this album..masterstroke track.
GREGG ROLIE ON THE B3!!!
Perfection
Great song though I'm imagining how many people in an altered state must have stared at that album cover seeing new/different things in it.
I am unfortunately not in an altered state of mind right now, but I'm seeing the people in the lion's face just now for the first time!