Hearted Youtube comments on Rick Beato (@RickBeato) channel.
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I've been around a long time,
and you know, when you've been around a long time,
you see people who are older
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and they've survived this very complicated life
that we've all been given, to figure out
what are we to do with it?
We have these children,
we have this home,
we have this relationship,
we have all this stuff,
it comes and goes like waves
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Sometimes its okay, sometimes its horrible
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and that will never change.
how you react to it, is what makes the difference
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Let's not all get hysterical
when the dog won't stop barking.
We all have to take turns barking.
We all need to bark,
and this happens to be the day that your dog is barking.
Something is bugging him and he's barking,
and until we figure out what it is, he's going to bark
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We all need to do that.
Don't be afraid to bark.
It's good to bark.
It's good for your soul.
Then we have to sit back, take a deep breath, drink plenty of water
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and not get too upset with the every day stuff
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because it can make you sick if you let it
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Go with the tide, ride with the tide,
go with the flow
Thank you Aunt Penny.
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Think about how odd this is: A video tribute to an anonymous gentleman works beautifully within a channel about music. Maybe that's the key to Rick's success... it's not just about instruction or appreciation. This channel makes us feel like we're all part of the same musical family. Me, you, Sting, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, his friend Peter – just a bunch of friends talking the same language of notes, chords, melody lines, and solos. A lot of you mention Rick's quality of not talking down to his audience. That's because he's talking with us, not at us. I doubt any of us knew Peter Smart, but in this club of musical friends it feels like we lost one of our family members. RIP...
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Hey dear friend, I know you probably won't see this. But as a fellow YouTuber who goes through this constantly (and wins), I would like to pose an opposing view: given your stature in the industry, could it be time to start disputing these claims?
Before you dismiss this outright, consider that given your huge fanbase, you could be the one who makes a difference here.
I know it sounds like a major hassle, but it's really not that difficult and I would be happy to share the language my lawyer drafted up so you can use it.
Now I know that the reason you don't file disputes is because you want the artist to get paid which is quite noble.
But the reason that I'm suggesting an alternative course here is that the record companies are quite terrified of this actually going to court.
Not only do you have a completely valid claim for fair use, but if they decide to take you to court and you demonstrate fair use, they are open to HUGE liabilities in anti-SLAPP lawsuits (strategic lawsuits against public participation--basically lawsuits that are designed to prevent the powerful from intimidating you into censoring yourself).
Honestly, if they were foolish enough to issue a takedown and file a claim against you, they could potentially get hurt so badly they would never do so again.
You are a giant in this field Rick, consider that you might have the power in this case to make things better for others out there.
Warm regards,
Matt Ramsey
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This might be of help - I've gotten a copyright strike once and when you go to dispute section there should be an email contact of someone who is in charge of that particular copyright. I wrote them an e-mail and explained myself, I was doing something similar to you, talking about a certain live performance and teaching people about singing a song like that through that example. I apologized for not asking for permission, asked nicely if they would be kind enough to remove the strike, told them that I am willing to delete the video, or if they agree, they can leave the video up but demonetized it. In a few days I got the response - apology accepted and that I should send the ID of the video that got the strike. Miraculously, they removed the strike, allowed the video to get published and even agreed to - shared revenue. So that dispute function can really be helpful, I actually use it often for blocked videos. Sometimes they respond and say that it is still blocked but I never got a strike after they disagreed with me - so that's a good thing. In most cases, nobody response, and after 30 days the video is fully up and all the revenue goes to me because they failed to respond withing the time period they have to response (which is 30 days). After that I think they can't demonetize it, block it, or anything later. Hope this is helpful, I know how much that sucks...
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I just watched the interview conducted by Rick Beato with Sting and Dominic Miller. Rick has this wonderful way of engaging Sting and Dominic while disarming them at the same time. At the start of the interview, both Sting and Dominic were cross-armed and possibly a little tense, not knowing what to expect, but Rick warmed to the series of questions he skillfully posed to both musicians allowing the kettle to breathe. By the end of the interview, all were laughing and seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. Questions were asked regarding Sting's writing, composing process, his chordal's genius, key choices, while also homage to The Beatles and Bach were noted. Rick was even able to coax Sting and Dominic to play a track off of the new album. This interview worked because Mr. Beato is a musician at heart; having trained on the bass and guitar, he understands harmony and chord structure. He has a genuine love for Sting's music and, in his way, nurtures that legacy further. I previously enjoyed Rick's interview with Peter Frampton. These interviews may be a new direction for you, Rick. I believe the door will be opened to further interviews with other musicians regarding the success of this interview with Sting and Dominic Miller. Well done!
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Rick -- your amazement at what she does and still does is rooted in a simple fact: Argerich is the rarest of musical and pianistic geniuses. I saw an interview where she stated very matter-of-factly that the Prokofiev 3rd Concerto was easy for her. She wasn't bragging; she was simply stating a fact. As someone who began piano lessons at 5, is now 78, studied with some well-known people, I can tell you that the Prokofiev 3rd is brutally difficult for us ordinary mortals. She is in a very small club that includes Sergei Rachmaninoff, Joseph Lhevinne, Josef Hofmann, and Vladimir Horowitz. That's why she can do the things that amaze you, though playing a half-hour or 45 minute concerto from memory is pretty routine for top professional pianists. Recall that Horowitz played the Rachmaninoff 3rd publicly for the last time when he was 75, from memory. Garrick Ohlsson has something like 60 concerti memorized and ready to go at a moment's notice. What is truly amazing about her is the quality of her playing -- the astonishing virtuosity, the sound, her big-picture sense (listen to her recording of the Liszt Sonata) and the sheer beauty of her playing.
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I can't... I just... No words. Rick Beato is today's Alan Lomax. What he's documenting is the lore, the beauty, the process, all of it. It's clear that many of the most important people in music of the last 60 years are seeing Rick Beato as an opportunity to relive and describe their work and histories. I think we always knew that it was this complex and beautiful. In this one, Jimmy Webb had so much to say that he was stumbling all over himself, shortcutting the shortcuts. He needed three hours or three days, like Daniel Lanois needed.
Well, thank you, Rick Beato. Keep on pounding away, man, because this is the best.
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I’m originally from LA, but live in Japan and 10 years ago on my way back home from visiting my folks in Cali, we boarded our flight and as I was putting away my luggage this big guy was next to asking me if he should make more space so that I could squeeze in my bag, I said, “I’m ok” and when I turned and saw who it was, I immediately froze to the point where my wife was like, “you ok?” Allan Holdsworth was sitting next to me in the economy seat, I almost crapped my pants and most people had no idea who he was. It was really hard for me to talk at first, but he asked me if I like to drink, I was like “yeah! “ That helped a lot, it was. 14 hour flight and we just talked and talked not just about music, but also about his divorce and family, the plane could have gone down that moment, I just didn’t care. He was the nicest guy, approachable, down to earth, not conceded at all, sad that he’s no longer with us, but if you don’t know who Allan Holdsworth is, you need to check him out. Been a fan since the early 80’s and he’s definitely in my top 10 list of best guitarists.
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I'm a veteran Software Engineer and Manager of over 35 years (and a mediocre musician). I started studying AI way back in the 80s and early 90s. I came to the conclusion that neural networks had a lot of potential, but that we didn't have deep enough understanding, nor the computing horsepower to unlock that potential. I moved on with my career. Over the last few years, we've seen that we have acquired a deeper understanding, and sufficient computer power to begin to realize the potential of AI technologies such as neural networks. I remember the heady days in the 70s - 90s when computer science was growing at a crazy pace. These days, things are moving pretty slowly in comparison...except for AI. The promise, that goes back decades, even before the first computer, is finally upon us. Am I scared? No. Am I nervous that we don't take the necessary precautions to move ahead safely? Absolutely. I use AI everyday in my work and personal life. I find it an extremely valuable amplifier of what I can do on my own. However, AI isn't going to replace talented people any time soon. In my 35 years, technology has been an amplifier of human capability, and I think, at least for the near term, it will continue to do so. We are a long way from making shitty programmers and musicians good ones, and we are even further away from replacing them. All through my career, new technologies have been billed as tools that can make anyone an expert programmer. That's never happened. Does AI have the potential to replace jobs. I'm afraid so, for certain types of work. But technological advances have always done that. It's inevitable. In the next few years, the legislation we put in place, the controls, the conscientious advancement of AI, all are going to determine the fate the human race will face for the future. I'm hopeful, but not confident. I am very glad that people like Rick have the opportunity to weigh in on this very important subject.
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This is the difficulty that I struggle with when watching Rick's videos. I've been watching since the early months of the channel. I've grown more, as a musician in these years than I did in the previous 30, however... The shift from the early composing and theory videos to full on historian has been so humbling and wonderful. It's joyous to hear these stories, to see the documentation that is being preserved through these conversations. Interviewing doesn't cover the scope, because an interviewer is often reciting questions without the depth of knowledge that only a peer can provide. As @MrAlans123 said, listening is key, but I think Rick's knowledge is what elevates these videos to something else. These conversations NEED to be recorded for future generations, not because of the individual, but because the individual is able to say what they need to say, as a Musician. That insight is not lost on me, and I know it's not lost on most viewers of this channel. Dominic was a tremendous guest here and was able to speak clearly in a manner that will benefit everyone who watches this. His creative skill is clearly evident, but sussing out the origins, from traveling from South America to Wisconsin to England, showcases how those influences gave him a language that he has been able to share with the world. Bravo Rick and bravo Dominic. Thank you sharing this with us.
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This ( 12:46 ) is an incredibly important quote for two reasons
“when I wasn’t working… I would… practice for HOURS and hours and hours. Scales, arpeggios, new songs, learning Joe Pass solos, Larry Carlton solos, ANYTHING that was out. Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues. My dad would just sit there…, never say a word for HOURS. He was incredibly supportive - he never would SAY anything - but he was there EVERY day. When I’d go out to practice, my dad would come out and sit down.”
Rick’s father’s rock solid, consistent, quiet support along with Rick’s ear and drive and inquisitiveness, together, both showing up every day, is powerful.
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Being a Dane, and being the son of a musician, I have been lucky enough to both being introduced to great jazz by my dad, just as you describe it, and to hear NHØP play live several times.
Once was with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass here in Copenhagen, probably some time in the mid or late 70's.
My dad was a jazz guitarist, and extremely fond of Joe Pass, and through his connections he managed to get me and a couple of class mates from high school into the Copenhagen jazz place called Montmatre to hear the trio.
It still stands as one of the great concert experiences of my life (I'm 60 now) - the music, the ambiance (smoke, beer, cool people) and not least the fact that I got myself and a couple of good friends in for free. Awesome!
And great to see that you offer Niels Henning some credit. He is one of the all time great jazz bassists.
Thanks for bringing back that memory.
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This might be my favorite WMTSG. Rick's commentary is spot-on, his enthusiasm is turned up to 11, and the song itself is - no surprise - great. But what really made my day was my dog's reaction. He's a 16 year-old kinda hard of hearing ShihTzu. Normally, he'll sleep in front of the TV when my wife and I are watching. When this episode was playing, he sat up and watched practically all of it, occasionally turning to look at us on the couch. I know I'm projecting here, but ... it's like he was saying "mom, dad - who's making that beautiful sound and more importantly, who is that happy man playing the piano and air drums?" So, Rick educated us and got the dog involved, too. Good work, Rick!
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Another great one. Before I make this all about me, I want to say thank you to Rick and Tim for your candidness, expertise and great spirits. I so relate to this.
I’m a couple years older than both of you. I wouldn’t change the period I grew up in for anything. It was so different and wonderful in so many ways. I feel sorry for anyone trying to do music professionally these days. It’s beyond hard.
I’m retired now, but I was always able to make a living. Being a drummer, I have always been middle-class at best. Had a fairly popular band in upstate New York, who got signed to a major label. Brutal story, but I paid my bills. Moved to LA. My first pro LA session was with Tim Pierce at a studio called Master Control in Burbank. I’m very proud of that. I’m sorry it never happened again.
I went on tours, recorded jingles, records, wrote instructional books, produced, mixed etc. etc. which altogether enabled me to buy a house. I didn’t think that was a big deal at the time but, turns out it was.
None of these things, with the exception of touring are viable ways to make money anymore. Even then, as a drummer… well, let’s just say unless you’re on the road (a lot) making decent money consistently your lifestyle won’t be great.
Not sure what the answer is. The world needs the middle-class. It’s the middle-class that drives the economy in every industry and the country as a whole.
OK, the old guy’s gonna sign off now. Thank you Rick and Tim. Love what you do.
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I lost my 29 years old son in a motorcycle accident about 18 months ago. It was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. There are no words to explain the grief that my wife and I experienced, and still do to this day. He left behind two small children, who have become so much more than just grandchildren to us now. They are our connection to him that we treasure.... About 8 months ago I was watching You Tube videos feeling pretty down. They were music related videos, songs, guitar videos, concert footage. That was when I decided to learn to play guitar. I have always had a deep love for music but never went further than being an enthusiastic listener. I realized that night that you only live once - make the most of it. Why not learn to play guitar? Noone knows how long you have on this earth, so make it count. Since then, I now have three guitars and I play every day. I'll never be good, I know that. At 53 years old just starting to learn I don't expect much, but I have learned a very important lesson in life, and that is treasure every moment. Rick, thank you for posting this video. It means a lot. Music is truly the voice of the soul.
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For those looking to follow up on the "new to you" suggestions from Rick:
1. Matteo Mancuso (Italian guitarist known for his fingerstyle technique and unique arrangements)
2. Mateus Asato (Brazilian guitarist, known for his melodic and emotive playing style)
3. Mohini Dey (Indian bass guitarist, known for her virtuosic playing and collaborations with renowned musicians)
4. Tosin Abasi (Nigerian-American guitarist, known for his progressive metal band Animals As Leaders and his extended-range guitar playing)
5. Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-1051 (a collection of six instrumental works, showcasing Baroque music at its finest)
6. Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly, Op. 68 (a famous Italian opera about a tragic love story between a Japanese geisha and an American naval officer)
7. Ludwig van Beethoven - Missa Solemnis, Op. 123 (a monumental mass for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, considered one of Beethoven's greatest works)
8. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 (one of Mozart's most famous and emotionally powerful symphonies)
9. Charlie Parker - Ko Ko (a groundbreaking bebop jazz composition by the legendary saxophone player, known for its fast tempo and complex improvisations)
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In the world of rhythm and song,
Two men's love for music burns strong,
Steve Gadd, with sticks in hand,
Creates beats that we can't withstand.
From rock to jazz, he's done it all,
His drumming style is like a call,
To dance, to move, to feel the sound,
With Steve Gadd, joy can be found.
And then there's Rick, with knowledge vast,
His passion for music will forever last,
Through theory and production, he reveals,
The secrets that music can unveil.
Together they share a love so true,
For the magic that music can imbue,
With each beat and chord, they convey,
A love that won't fade away.
So let us all listen and be inspired,
By the passion these two have acquired,
For the love of music, in every way,
Steve Gadd and Rick Beato lead the way.
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I see a lot of comments from people who didn't see their favourites on Rick's list. Hey no problem folks, just spend countless hours mastering the guitar, the bass, the drums, and keyboards, and sound recording and mixing, and production, oh and video production, and then call up three of your friends who also happen to have incredible voices and then we can all hear your fucking version of The Rain Song. But let me save you the trouble because it would suck... Thank you Rick for your talent, your effort, your expertise, and the generosity of you and your talented friends for making another fantastic video.
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the planet and the inhabitants need this. some of the most rhythmic, melodic, and improvisational music ever recorded. this art form must be preserved. you may be uniquely qualified to teach this, since you can play all the instruments - aside from horns, I think. not just your intimate knowledge of the tunes, but you seem to adore it and have, and convey, fun with it. jazz can be hard to understand because the players are so good and play at such ridiculous tempos, the uneducated listener needs help, like this, to get it. I love this presentation, and look forward to many more. thanks for your madness of dedication. astounding. Ü ♫
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OMG, I played this album 15 times over the last 5 days, this is Billionaire bringing U2, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, the whole enchilada /work’s together, I have no idea, this didn't went into the charts, hopefully it doe now, because you all deserve it, keep on going please, never give up !!!
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This stuff is incredible, Rick. I've been following you for years now, but the level, the quality of the content you're creating is immeasurable. I knew Brendan clearly, as a sound engineer, being an audio journalist myself. But listening to the stories, the details, without delving too much into "technical" details, but with such relaxed tones, stories of studio studies, production choices behind mixes, reverbs, guitar racks, they're priceless capsules of music culture. I expect a series, a movie, a content put on support that will remain for future generations. You're doing quality work, which I, like most of us followers, believe is unfindable online. It comes naturally to you, and to me as a viewer, it feels like I'm in the room with you chatting. Thank you.
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Rick is an archivist, a curator, in the best possible ways… first, he RECOGNIZES brilliant musicians and illuminates and probes their genius; second, he gets them to both display and reflect on their influences, development, and trajectory, bringing forth a high-level kind of metacognition which pushes the envelope of understanding, but also deepens the appreciation for the past. This interview was a superb example of the mastery of two crafts; illuminating the genius of a rare musician such as Matteo, and the threading of the needle of historical context by another master from an earlier generation, who, avoiding grandstanding and control, allows the interviewee to make and reveal discoveries to all of us who are fortunate enough to apprehend both ends of the spectrum of the history that is being made.
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I'm a musician, vocalist, and sound engineer in my own right, engaged in rock and rap projects, but my love for music expands beyond genre limits. I have a list of songs I sing just for myself, for the pleasure of it, and Kiss From A Rose is among my favorite go-to songs for that. There is no telling how many times I've listened to and sung along to it. It is a brilliant masterpiece by a great and humble man with immense creativity and a love for music. So I'm in no way surprised by Rick picking it and analyzing it with such an appreciation of the song, the artist's work, and production. But him so casually calling the man himself just to clarify some details just blew my mind. Rick, thank you, both you and Seal are amazing human beings, and he's totally right about you and your impact across generations of music fans - there are literally no words that could help me fully express the amount of respect I have for you and your work. From Russia with love.
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Van Halen's "Push Comes To Shove" from their "Fair Warning" album.
It's almost as if they were paying homage to the Rolling Stones during their "Some Girls" era and yet it's still, unmistakably, Van Halen.
Why is it great? Surprisingly, the bass line (and tone) is exceptional. The rhythm guitar part is typically great, but atypical for his style and guitar tone. The guitar solo is tastefully composed, with good phrasing and tone, and complements the song all without suffering from the "Hey, look at me!" thing. I love the sound of the tune and the record as a whole. It's dark and raw and the least radio friendly outing they ever released, but for the better.
Anyway, for me, it's their most perfect (unpopular) song ever... which will likely cause it to never be explored on "What Makes This Song Great?" but sometimes it's nice to be wrong.
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This has to be one of the most moving and emotionally inspiring YouTube videos you could ever hope to watch. It just makes you want to go out and climb a mountain, because that's what mountains are for. Rick Beato's musical genius, and skills as a brilliant educator, are only eclipsed by the humanity which shines through in ways that just makes you want to shake his hand and give him a bear hug.
What musicians need today more than anything, is not only the best tools possible for self-directed study, but also the inspiration to become more instrumentally proficient and less superficial. And also, the inspiration to become better human beings and less superficial in that department as well.
40 years ago, I had a guitar lesson with Tommy Emmanuel and it changed my outlook on music, guitar playing and life. And there are a few other people who have had that influence on me over the years.
And for similar reasons, I can say that people striving to become better musicians will benefit from this YouTube channel. Rick Beato, I salute you.
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After watching this video of you telling yet another captivating, personal music-based story, I felt compelled to leave this comment. Anyway, it may seem as though I'm kissing up to you (I'm not) when I say this... but, I for one, am extremely thankful to you for sharing 'behind-the-scenes music stories', such as this one about the band, 'I Nine' (BTW, my comment here isn't really about this particular story).
It's funny - I've been an avid watcher of your channel since about 2 years ago... & just when I think you've told us pretty much all of the great stories/memorable moments of the past 30+ years of your life, you manage to surprise us w/this incredible story. You crafty, rascal you. : )
Anyway, I always appreciate your honest delivery as you tell these unique stories that we would likely never know if it weren't for your willingness to share them (well, & we also thank YouTube too - of course). You're channel is in my top 5 channels on YouTube. -- thanks for all you do, brother!
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Rick, I am generally a classical composer/musician. But I am so gratified to hear your simpatico for Joni is identical to mine! In your ep 91 about Amelia you can see clearly the shivers going up and down your spine at the precise moments mine do, you exhale hard with a hearty Oh! while shaking your head in disbelief of the stunning beauty we are hearing exactly in sync with mine! Yes, she has been my idol since the sixties, for her lyrics, her voice, and her compositions. I even was at the 1979 concert with Larry and Pat behind her, and as if I needed any further prodding, I fell completely in love. For all these years, my quiet time often consisted of listening to Joni in my earbuds at work or wherever, especially when I lost special people through death or break-ups. So she's more than a poet, painter, songwriter, or generational icon - she's been my counselor and therapist, too. I am quite sure you know what I mean, and feel the same way. I just retired from the film biz in Hollywood, but remember how last year my dolly grip came to me from another soundstage and bragged about how he met Joni over on stage 24. He knew I would light up with envy. He'd actually seen her the day before, and said she was just so cool, so warm. Well, I've missed my chance may times now, and being retired I see no way it could ever happen, so I took great and gleeful delight in hearing your fabulous story of your special night with our goddess. Thank you so much for sharing. Your benign and ebullient sincerity about meeting her is so beautiful and makes me like you all the more, Brother. Since it couldn't be me, I am glad it was you!
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Just finished viewing this interview... as many others made by Rick, i find myself with nothing but gratitude and respect, for someone who is on a mission, yes, you read this right RICK BEATO IS ON A MUSIC RESCUE MISSION, he ist showing all of us (past, present and future generations) that what it is not to be teached in music classes, but learned on the process when you take music seriously.
Mr. BEATO: your legacy on this channel and your courses will endure beyond our lifetimes, the copyright fights, the struggle to make people sometimes understand "the beauty of the simple" and "the fun of complicated", are just a few of the many reasons for my personal admiration, once again: THANK YOU
Billy Corgan is one of my Heros, his music, as for many, shaped and influenced me for decades, i hoped for this interview, and enjoyed with great pleasure. Thank you.
Destiny has a plan but i dont know it, i hope she will allow me to meet you one of this days. Lets see what happens... in the meantime i will be doing that "out of hell ear training" of yours...
Till next time, keep on rocking!!!
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Wow, loved, LOVED the intimacy of this conversation. Kudos to you, Rick for being such a knowledgeable, insightful, and enjoyable interviewer. Loved the reciprocal respect Al has for you too! Al still looks like he's 50 yrs old and sports a trio look of Robert Downey, Jr., Eric Clapton, and Kurt Elling. His mastery of his picking was mind boggling and the tarantula scaling seemed quite improvisational. Fascinating human. My first album that brought me into his world was during H.S. and it was Electric Rendezvous. Man, I wish my kitchen looked just like his, so warm and cozy.
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My two cents Rick, I have the same background as you do, studied jazz at university, make a living with rock ! haha. It took me a while to shift my attention to Pass, Montgomery, Sco, Stern from Eddie, Nuno and SRV ! Nonetheless here is what I think you could do... As I mentionned earlier, What makes this song (or album !!)great Jazz edition could be a build-up for the rocker/blueser or simply anyone who needs to have their ear trained and nurtured to enjoy jazz. A build up play list kinda like your Nuryll stuff BUT with a build up to the high info stuff if you know what I mean... I'm a fan of the series and have learned so many things, production wise and playing wise also, correcting some parts... I hope this helps and have a great weekend ! :)
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10-11:30 p.m. big band gig at the hotel casino
swim, eat dinner
2am-8am on stage at the Adagio Cafe Jazz club
Sleep for a couple hours.
Practice 4+ hours (transcribe, work on ideas)
eat lunch
Practice for Jazz club
June - November
So that's:
10pm (big band) 11:30pm (eat/swim) 2am (jam) 8am (sleep) 12pm (practice) 4:30pm (lunch) 5:30pm (rehearse) 7:30pm (nap?) 10pm
Music: 1.5 hours + 6 hours + 4.5 hours + 2+/- hours = 14+/- hours a day.
It's not just the hours. Its the density of hours over time, it's the professional setting, it's the camaraderie, it's the education material at his fingertips, it's the setting of feeling of "no worries" over job or food or money or housing. Doing all of that for 183 days would be life-changing no matter what you focused on. Add it ALL up and have it be motivated by LOVE (of music) and FEAR (of surviving in a uber-challenging profession) and you have 14 x 183 x some factor, say x3. Remember, he kept on adding to it. There wasn't any forgetting and re-learning. It was contiguous. Additive. I think that that is key. And being inspired by other players and being on the spot every day as he performed. All that is definitely worth a x3 factor. Super significant. Add to that Mick lessons focused on areas he needed to work on? Mick is a master musician and teacher. Oh, and not having to pay back student loans (he was on scholarship and taking a temporary leave of absence) during that time was also key. Debt is such a killer of opportunity.
This was probably all made possible by him being a guy that was not only super serious about music but also a guy that was also good to be around. Take away the relational aspects and he would never have had the relationship to lead to the invite to play in the first place.
14 x 183 x 3 = 7686 hours That is SUPER substantial. (Now imagine Metheny putting in 12-16 hour days for decades in which 3.5 of those hours were performing 250/365 days a year for 2-3 decades...it begins to make sense.)
By the way, a NEC Masters today costs 73k/year x 2 years so 146k. Man, his scholarship ("I was on scholarship") must have been substantial. He wanted to save money. 26 weeks x $1216 ($500 inflation adjusted to 2021) = 32k in today's dollars.
But that is the way HE did it. Rick is Rick. That is key. And you are you. He found a way. You find a way. Our challenges are different today but a hungry, sold-out, diligent and decent person today that avoids debt, takes risks, adapts (classical -> jazz -> rock, player -> writer -> producer -> YouTuber) and who keeps a positive attitude and takes advantage of all opportunities that show up, while retaining a love for music, might find a way too. Or you might not. It's rough. There is a lot of talent out there. But beauty is beauty. And you are unique. And you can probably fill in the gaps of someone's musical world and make them sound better - and make their life easier and better. Do that.
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To be honest with you, Rick... I barely even listen to music any more. It's almost as though it was a leisure activity when I was young, and now, I just don't even think about it. And I'm a MUSICIAN! I don't know why. It's almost as though I need to be at home, alone, and in a certain mood to think, "Hey. I need to listen to some music." I find that I listen to music almost only when I'm watching your videos, or when I get into the shower. It's weird. I SHOULD be better about this, but I'm just not. But I don't feel like anything is missing. Maybe I'm just getting old. I do know that my brain likes silence when I get a chance for it, because my life is so full of NOISE (I have 4 children, 17, 14, 4 and 4). And jesus christ, if I have to hear 'let it go' by Indina Manziel one more time, I might completely lose my shite.
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The beauty in this is Rick Beato as interviewer angle. You watch cable TV and you've got this lame network (AXS? - Mark Cuban owner interest?) with pretentious, arrogant, self-important Limey music journalist and former Rolling Stone writers trying to feign like they know what they're talking about when analyzing an American musician's career, music, playing methodology, etc. You have to live here and live the life (ie., play the music, process/produce the music, or be close enough to have meaningful perspective) and be old enough to have experienced an artist in their era as a life experienced adult in order to fool (entertain and inform) an audience of rock music aficionados and players. Mr. Beato has mastered the paradigm....he interviews and pontificates, but he has a subjective value-added insight and insider perspective that make his videos like the Frampton interview priceless and riveting......my bias....I was already in my 20's playing guitar when Frampton Comes Alive was riding its commercial crest. I can distinguish between entrepreneurs and players like Mr. Beato and those other pretenders (not to be confused with Chrissie Hynde) and musical journalist wannabe's. Kudos, Rick. Don't ever think your audience takes your time/effort and homage for granted.
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To Mr. Rick Beato,,,,,Dear Sir!....There are many paths we take in life, and with the help of others and a belief in ourselves, sometimes we find where we are supposed to be and meant to be in life!....Rick, you are one of the blessed ones, because YOU ARE where you are supposed to be.... You are now A Shinning Star to millions of people that watch you daily..... Take solace and be proud Rick Beato, and your Dad I am sure is smiling down upon you!....
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Rick, I love the series on what makes a song great, but it's extra special when you see and feel the passion of the artist in their own words. This was an incredible episode, and I enjoyed it tremendously. The funny thing is I never really cared for the song all that much, but now appreciate it on a different level, and want to download it, and listen to it over and again. This is the light that sparks us all to re-listen, appreciate, and create. You are constantly causing me to dust off some of the old albums and listen to them in a new light, and for that I am truly grateful. Rick you are the best, keep up the good work. Rock on!
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Rick Beato – I love your passion about music, you're humbleness, yet honest critiques. I've learned a lot from watching your vids (Not just about music. You are an amazing teacher, mentor, musician, human.) I hope you sell out and make gazillions. You deserve it. Please however, consider while doing that, also keep doing what you're doing. Keep control of your brand. Your vids are very authentic and what I think is your magic. Watching your channel, I'm energized... I'm planning to buy my first guitar (I'm close to you rage too!) and try and learn to play. Which BTW, has a 96.6 % chance of failure of any successful results on any level. But not the point. Regardless, you inspire! Awesome job my man! Huge props... You Rock It Man! (sorry EJ fan here. I don't know a good Beatles cliche to use.) Cheers, Sean.
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This is why I love Rick's interviews. I listen to a lot of music production podcasts, and it's shocking how bad some of the interviewers are. They're constantly interrupting, interjecting their personal stories, or asking super longwinded rambling questions. There's one interviewer I won't name who is always like "Yeah, I totally agree because..." and then sums up the entire answer the guest just gave. I guess at least it shows that he's listening, but it's annoying and unnecessary.
Just ask the question and get out of the way. And when they're done, instead of barreling onto the next question or sycophantically agreeing with them, try to build organically off the guest's response. Remember, if you're conducting an interview show, people aren't tuning in to hear you. They're interested in the guest. All the biggest interviewers, whether you like them or not, have this talent of asking a question and getting out of the way.
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Love that Rick can release educational/interview material on literally ANY style of music. Metal, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, Progressive, Blues, Country, Instrumental etc. You name it, Rick can cover it, he can do it all.
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I haven't the foggiest idea how this video came to be suggested to me. I'm sitting here crying. Little things told me to keep listening. Peter was born in 1930, the same year as my father was born. Peter passed on August 20th, my birthday. Like a whisper - "listen". I don't seek musicians out, but I'm learning to listen when they speak.
I could not begin to explain all the things that brought forth this idea in me - learning to sing acappella in church as a kid; a novel I read; my mother's intimate relationship with the Word of God in the six weeks between her first stroke and her death; Mozart's last Requiem ("call me among the blessed"), none of it being as spectacular or pretentious as it must sound.
But the thought was that if God spoke us into being, then it was the vibration of His voice that breathed life into everything. He could take a lump of clay and turn it into the sound waves of His voice. Meaning we are God's music. That is why musicians and singers - the wise men and women who study these vibrations - can make even those of us who feel like lumps of clay remember that we were spoken into being. It's a thought anyway.
My father passed on August 7, 2020. He was a hard man who had forgotten who I was by the time he died. So there was no last loving moment or reconciliation. He wasn't like Peter or even Rick. But in a better time, Daddy did introduce me to "How Great Thou Art" in 4-part harmony. He introduced me to Bing Crosby, Perry Como, John Denver, Lawrence Welk, and Hee Haw on Saturday nights. Plus letting my brother and I play one side of a Beach Boys album on our record player as we lay in our beds trying to go to sleep. It wasn't a bad start to understanding that music is part of everything.
And so now, because this video popped up in my feed, I've shared part of my grief journey on unsuspecting people. I'm sorry, Rick, for the loss of your friend. As a little lump of clay who needed some reminders, thank you to you and all of your followers who help make it possible for you to be here.
xo
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As an interviewer myself, I think that Rick perfected the craft of precisely reading the person. You need to be prepared, both emotionaly and technicaly to get things going. Moving Sting, which is renowned for his awkwardness and unpredictable behavior and temper, is a real achievement. High class material, and a huge quality content in so many ways, no matter if you are a musician or not. And, the fact Rick has no paper, no notes, nor is making any kind o signalling for some of his crew, carrying on the format of a layd back conversation, helps a lot to get at some points that most reporters or experienced journalists only coud dream of. By getting rid of a rigid structure of topics, he resonates with the guest, literally "jamming", with words, questions and themes. So, yes my good people. That's how it is masterly and properly done.
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I LOVE YOU RICK ! Well, I loved you before, but this is something truly special and actually so life affirming for me right now. I needed this interview. How did you know ?
I'm balling right now. This is such a treat.
I was obsessed with Swervedriver from the first time I heard the first EP. Son of Mustang Ford is SO intense. NO ONE in the UK was playing music like that at the time.
One of the most underrated bands of all time. They were SO much more than just another shoegaze band. Swervedriver put the rest to shame and never fitted the shoegazer genre at all.
Way ahead of their time and the music has not aged at all. They still sound fresh today.
The lyrics to Rave Down from memory... just because.... (must have listened to this song a millions times at least):
"Before the pistol cracks, spins me out sideays. Like the sharp hard hit of a car crash in a dream"
"Those kids on the corner, wanna' beat box my brains to bits. You can't cut creed clean, 'cos it ain't black and white like they seem"
"Rave down, hit the ground"
"4am on a hell gas station, before he goes onto the beach where the breeze blows easier...... flowing..."
"We hung tight all night and no gig to go to. There could be something happening here, but there's just no place to go"
"Your town ain't happening enough no more."
"RAVE DOWN"
Probably all wrong, that's how I hear it in my head. One of the best songs ever written imo.
Man, I'm so overwhelmed... Swervedriver is a massive thing for me. Totally unique band that's hard to define.
I'm off for a major Swervedriver binge...
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Dude, I didn’t start my PhD until I was thirty. Twenty-eight years later I’ve been a research microbiologist for twenty-one years, I have over 150 publications, I have several students who are now senior scientists, researchers, and MDs. My brother laughed when I started my PhD, he said, “you’ll be forty before you have a real job.” My dad said, “well, in ten years he’s going to be forty anyway, so why not be forty and a scientist?” Never look back do now, NOW!
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Putting aside the romantic feelings, the business was not music by music, it has always been entertainment.
Let’s invest in musical art… no let’s sell entertainment consumed in vinyl, in cd’s. How many times music had been running in the background while we do things? While we cook, drive, jog?
So now the audience is in the social media, it is not in the bars, in the arenas…
Rick thank you once again for educating us in what music business is, really is. I launched an album recently and realized how hard it is to build an audience. We need to use social media to connect to wider audience, it’s the XXI century distribution method, no longer assisted by the record labels.
A musician now has also to be a content creator, requiring a broader scope of knowledge and ability to engage with people, to build and sustain followers. It is way beyond music, lyrics.
Thank you once again, Rick!
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Rick, I've been watching your videos forever, and "What Makes This Song Great" is my favorite playlist, so it is very hard to point to a "best of" - but, this video perfectly encapsulates everything that makes you great, from your genuine enthusiasm and love for the craft, to your insights and analysis, to you reaching out to specific creators (true artists all) so we can hear from the source, and finally, to your stubborn championing of Music as Art (for Everyone). Thank you for being who you are, and for doing what you do.
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I saw the show a few days before the one on "Shadow's and Light" the night before I was heading off to college to study music in 1979. The show was part of the Mississippi River Festival at SIU Edwardsville, IL. The sound was so incredible you could hear the bend in the wire if you dropped a pin on the stage - no small feat in 1979. It was the 2nd of two concerts (the other being Jethro Tull in1975) that made me say "I want to do THAT!" and I spent the next ten years trying to find the inner Joni, Pat, Bruce Cockburn, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, until I finally started to have a voice of my own. 40 years, and 11 albums later, I still strive to even come close, but that show made everything coalesce. Maybe some day... Thanks for your great stuff, Rick!
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I'm still sort of stunned...when I saw that you had indeed interviewed Keith Jarrett, the virtuoso Legend, I was overjoyed because I just knew that you would conduct one for the ages. You exceeded my expectations many times and was really taken with how much Keith truly enjoyed your company and appreciated your knowledge of his music and his career. It's marvelous how much you know about his career, thank you so much-very intriguing. HIs incredible playing one handed was so touching and magnificent, his genius was quite apparent and is still like a beacon. The flame is still there. I'd never seen the performance of "Solar" and how special it was to see his reaction to hearing his magic for the "first time" again, I'd forgotten the immense power he has. That was truly riveting, I'm still sort of spellbound.
I loved how you got out your 3 copies of the Bremen Lausanne Solo Concerts, that is hilarious to know that I'm not the only one who does that-love it! That wonderful 2 minute section was extremely beautiful. One of my favorite pieces of his is "Hourglass Part 2" off of Staircase. It's such a sublime, gorgeous piece that it is totally enthralling. What a gift from him. Thank you so much Rick for this epic interview, you allowed us to be with the Master himself, share what it was like to be in his presence and hear so many interesting stories as well as insights. Bravo!
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Hey Rick, Eastman Grad here, I lost my father on November 23rd, he was 95, and my biggest supporter, drove me to rehearsals, hauled amps and PA systems for me, amazing guy and he loved music above everything but his family. God bless you and give you comfort and reassurance that she lives in your heart and with your soul!! Mourn not that such women have died, rejoice, rather, that such women have lived!!!!
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Wow, that was one of the best Tori interviews I've ever heard. Rick is an amazing interviewer, as I've seen over the years. I fell in love with Tori's music when I was 14 (I'm 43 now), and have seen her live many many times. When she talked about the trio sessions with Jon and Matt, it actually made me cry because those shows were incredible. I was thrilled to see her last year again with Jon and Ash (who is amazing), but Matt on the drums is an absolute angel, and he also toured with my favorite band of all time, Indigo Girls, in 2006.
I love how she said she prefers minor keys solo and pocket grooves with the band. As a longtime fan, I always said, I prefer her with a band vs a solo piano show, but my favorite moment of a band show is when she plays solo. It's like Murphy's Law. Give me Cooling any day! I love this woman!
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What I thought was interesting about the doc is that the discovery or re-discovery of some of these albums by the Channel 101 series creators was an organic thing: they didn't know anything about music, really. They were able to procure these LPs cheaply in the late '90's/early 00's, and subsequently learned that the same musicians showed up on album after album, which made them dig deeper into the stories behind those musicians. The "popularity" of their silly web series (which, as a 52 year old - basically the same age group as the people making the webisodes - I found hilarious and absurd) - is something they themselves seem very ambivalent about in the doc. They seemed to cringe at the faddish cover bands, stupid hats, etc. If they had wised up enough to simply not mention the moniker to Donald Fagen, they might have persuaded him to chat about the music! They also have McDonald and Lukather and others being very clearly dismissive and contemptuous of the term and its being affixed to their productive output.
So anyway, you're right, Rick, that the web series is simplistic and kind of dumb, and that the doc doesn't really deal with the music in a substantive way. But you get that this is how non-musicians consume the cultural products we musicians create, right? Even Pitchfork or Rolling Stone don't ever spend a ton of time on Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdie's contributions to American Popular Music (which doesn't make the fact more defensible, just more predictable). My take-away from the doc is that the web series creators actually are kind of in awe of the music (and rightly so!). They are not equipped to understand much about it, perhaps, (or stop short of that level of understanding, maybe), but at the end of the day, they're comedians and writers, i.e. "normal people" compared to musicians!
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So ... Rick Beato is getting his haircut and people keep recognising him. The barber is bemused and asks what gives. Rick says I'm really famous ... everybody knows me. Bog off, says the barber, I don't believe you. "Well", Rick says, "I'm off on a trip to Europe, you can tag along if you like. You'll see!". "Deal" says the barber.
So they meet at the airport and the check-in clerk says "Hi Rick! How's you YouTube channel going?" and the barber is taken aback. They board the plane and the captain comes on the intercom and says "Hey Rick. Nice to have you onboard. Pop up to the flight deck later for a chinwag." The barber can't believe it.
They get off the plane in Rome and the taxi driver says "Mr. Beeeeaaaaaatoooooh! I love your Beato book. I'm on page 375". Now the barber is getting the picture.
So they end up in St Peter's Square. They're about 500 yards from the front when the Pope comes out to say mass. Half way through, the Pontif stops proceedings, parts the crowd with a wave of his hands and beckons Rick to join him. So that barber stands there shaking his head in disbelief as Rick plods over, and helps with the mass.
Rick eventually returns to see the barber spark out, horizontal on the pavement, with medics trying to revive him. Eventually he comes to, and Rick asks if he's OK, and what happened.
The barber says: "I was surprised by the check-in clerk & airline pilot. I was gobsmacked by the Itialian taxi driver, and I was utter flabbergasted by the pope. But then I'm watching you help the pope give mass at the Vatican, and the bloke beside me, taps me on shoulder and says 'Who the f*** is that with Rick Beato?'"
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thank you Rick for exploring Joni's music, this video brought me to tears because it's not only about how the music was made but what it does to us when we listened, whoever we are, and we need that now these days especially, some common ground.
I hope there will be some more (moon at the window, black crow, a chair in the sky, help, paprika plains, hissing of summer lawns, barangrill, ......), huge thanks and respect for everything you do, quite new to the community, so many rich contents, wow! greetings from the western part of france
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Rick, It's a shame you never saw Gordon live. I've got to tell this story. I've always been a hard rock fan and Gordon was someone who was just... there... filling between songs. OK, it's 1978 and I'm living in Las Vegas. Friends come up to visit for a few days and the day before they leave, ask if we'd like to see a show? Long story short, we went to see Gordon Lightfoot at the MGM Grand. At this point in time, although I liked Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald, I didn't know Gordon from a load of coal. We are sitting Stage Front(!!!!), directly in front of Lightfoot. He starts off with a song, and then goes into Edmund Fitzgerald (OH!!! So THAT'S Gordon Lightfoot)!!!!!!!!!!! For the rest of the concert my jaw hung on my chest... I'd never heard a better live performance from anyone, before or since. In a word, his performance was... INCREDIBLE! Our friends departed for home the next day, the wife and I jumped in the car and headed for the record store where I bought EVERY Gordon Lightfoot album they had, and from that day forward.... Thanks for this tribute to a great singer, guitarist and songwriter.
I'm like you - I pick apart a song for everything you bring to light on your 'What Makes This Song Great' series. There are few who match Gordon Lightfoot....
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Sorry; I got interrupted in my comment. THIS IS A GREAT INTERVIEW! Loved every minute of it, thank you, Rick. I'm heard you talking about so glad you did it - the last time I heard you talking about an interview with Pat Metheny, you said he hadn't consented to one yet, but then I heard you say you had done one, and I went searching, and here it is!! EXCELLENT interview! You truly are a blessing to all us music lovers who can't play a note, but sing at the top of their lungs in the car, in the shower, doing the dishes; well, you know:. ALL the time. Much love to you, Rick; and here's to many, many more!💖
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This impressed and touched me so much, I shared it to my Facebook page, and made the following comments...
"Rick Beato has a YouTube channel that I subscribe to and watch from time to time, and it is dedicated to all things guitars -- always very compelling, enjoyable, and informative. I don't know Rick personally, of course, but the content and sentiments of this episode may be far more valuable than he realizes. It is centered around music as a framework, but it is not really about music at all. It is about the one thing in life that is most important, something we are so blessed to have, if we have it, and that is family... even if it is just one individual. We all should be so blessed to have an Aunt Penny. I was mesmerized and to tears, watching and listening... it speaks to the heart and soul. It is nearly 20 minutes long, so stick with it from start to finish... it is worth it."
... and followed that with the quote from Aunt Penny about being around a long time, dogs barking, and going with the flow.
Thank you, Rick Beato, and God bless you and your family.
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The GHOST of Rick Beato.
This is crazy, because I would frequent Buckhead Music .....a lot. From when Dave was up there right as you hit Peachtree from the Roswell Rd. intersect (by the Buckhead Theatre/ or The Roxy back then) to when he moved to the location on Roswell Rd. , further north (the pic you posted) . I bought a couple guitars from Dave and still have them. Dave had those 2 little Beagle dogs - one was named Rose , she was kind of elderly at the time. Seems like I vaguely remember seeing you hanging around , I guess in between guitar lessons...?? I dont know - maybe. So weird seeing the photo of the old Buckhead Music shop - I hope Dave is doing great : he's a great guy. Ha! And I do remember the huge Blockbuster Music up close to Mid Town/Piedmont Hospital area - I used to go in there a bit too , when I had the time. That time frame : the early 90's was a great time to be living in Atlanta , a lot going on (then again, when isn't there a lot going on in Atlanta?) Shame I never formally met you , Rick - kinda seems like I know you , after watching so many of these awesome videos you come out with . I commend you on your success of this channel , it is a great hub of learning and furthering the journey of guitar.
God Bless.
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Long time Beato subscriber and viewer (and fan). It pretty much goes without saying - Rick is as rare as they come in terms of his knowledge, brilliance, warmth, talent, and insight. He has managed to string together some of the all-time greatest interviews that I trust will be revisited over and over as the appreciation for these legendary artists, mixers, producers, musicians, etc. grows. A word on Clearmountain: to say I'm a fan is a patent understatement. A trailblazer, the real deal, a sweet person, on the right side of music as an artform. Back to Rick: I've spent countless hours watching interviews of my favorite musicians, producers, engineers, mixers, etc. So, I've seen numerous prior interviews of practically all of the people Rick interviews and Rick seems to ask all the questions that I wished others had asked and didn't. Hats off to you Rick.
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I got to leave a comment, because..
Not so long ago i found myself in a void, i lost my passion for music, i wasnt interested anymore to even hear something, i took a whole week and wrote down every Song i was thinking about or hearing on radio,tv or the internet for a whole week. the result was a shock, 3 Songs, i came to just 3 songs i was recognizing in a whole week. I had all my life listened to music when ever i could, and all of a sudden music left me, or i left the music.
And then i found your channel, and music found its way back in my mind. This channel gave me back what i have lost, so dont give a Camelshit on that what people say that dont know you Rick, i know your whole life is and was music, and your understanding of music is for the most far beyond their own possibilities. You do you Rick, and i know thats all you need to do.
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New fan of your videos -- became aware through Ward Carroll's channel. You two gents share a class, credible & fantastic storytelling gift, buddy.. what a huge breath of fresh air for someone bouncing around the periphery of anything music! I never had 'the beat,' hear NONE of the subtleties that musicians do, and I was the guy on the dance floor who was going left when everybody else was beautifully, naturally choreographed to the right... Thank you for unabashedly sharing your sincere memories, emotions, and a great anecdote about regular people! I had to pause it to just sit back and laugh about your being paid to pack your gear and step away... especially imaging him in the Superman outfit, engaged in the tense, stageside chat. My sense of humor has kept me on the rails for 64 years, and I deeply value it when I see it in anyone else.
I'm off for my next round of chemo in a few minutes, and sincerely tell you that I will be chuckling throughout the day recalling this episode of your life shared! No drama, no all-about-me, just this day's pick for appreciating life in the USA!
This is what we do, mostly. (Now, I have to ask my wife what the hell "Spotify" is and how can I find this absolutely wonderful song to listen to, in one or two easy steps...) Press on.
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Rick, this is why your viewers... followers... fans ... (like me) love your work. I guess it's like laying textured music patterns over one another, the whole being so much more than the sum of the parts. You share your life and your musical persona with us, which gives every video you make, every talk you give, a depth and resonance that none of the million other "here's how I do it" , "here's how you do it" YouTubers can ever hope to reach.
It's New Year's eve here in Melbourne, am working at an IT job that will take me through midnight, and age-appropriately for a 71 year old, feeling a bit jaded, empty and wistful about Ghosts of New Years Past... This was just the mugful of pick-me-up warmth that I needed.
Thank you for wearing your kindly heart on your sleeve, and have a good 2023 when it arrives in your land. ☮
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Rick - I'll be 50 in January 2021. I've been dealing with depression for most of my adult life. I know all too well what it's like. I went to counseling regularly for about eight years and was on numerous combinations of meds for eleven years. The counseling was of modest help, but the meds all failed after being on them for a little while. So, I quit cold turkey back in March 2017. Yeah, I know. Not the best way to do it, but what's done is done. They were causing more health issues than they were resolving. I will not deny suicide crossing my mind on occasion over the years, but I don't think I'll ever do it. I'm not one to take the "easy way out" of anything. Besides, I want to live to see this world become a better place. I know we can make it happen, but it seems that we've chosen the long, winding road rather than the straight path. Darn shame. However, I'm nothing if not an activist. I just wish I had the money to help reputable organizations affect positive change. I give what I can, but it's barely pocket change. It's all I can afford though.
You have a great channel, Rick. Keep up the good work.
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Rick, you're a hero. I have autism - only diagnosed 5 years ago, at age 56. I also have undiagnosed ADHD. I could read, write and tell the time before I started school. I was bright. But I failed miserably at school. Or rather, school failed me miserably. I was always the dreamer, staring out of the window, getting reports with comments like 'quiet', 'unfocused', 'dreamy', 'backward', 'incapable', 'disruptive', etc. I was, like you, a great runner and jumper (being very tall helped), but rubbish at team sports. I learnt nothing at school, and left at 15 after being hospitalised after a playground beating. I went to work as a farm labourer. 8 years later, I took an IQ test and was invited to join Mensa with an IQ of 158. 5 years after that, I graduated with a first-class degree in English and American Literature. I've taught myself to read music and to play piano, and whilst I don't have anything close to your talent and proficiency, it keeps me happy and cool. And it shows how I've proven them all wrong. I now work with young people with learning disabilities, and use my singing and musical skills to keep them entertained and engaged. My own mom was my life-saver - which is why I gave up work to look after her full-time in the last 7 months of her life. I agree with you so much about teaching. I'm now a published writer. I'm good at it, too - and it isn't easy to say that with my level of life-induced insecurity. Keep well, my friend - and keep marching to the beat of your own drummer. Have you ever wondered if you might be on the spectrum? Whatever... you are a true genius. Much love and respect.
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I find it hilarious and charming in a weird way that Rick named this video after that Adele line. It’s strange because in the video it’s just a tiny throwaway comment, and as far as I can recall, Rick usually names his videos pretty accurately describing the content or what it’s generally about.
Then this totally random title makes so much more sense to me after seeing his reaction to that part of Tim’s story, it’s so infectious to hear/see true laughter. Man Rick was cracking up! I didn’t find the comment so funny but I couldn’t help laughing out loud along with Rick. That was nice and pure. Then he names this video which shows to me he still thinks it’s really funny.
RICK IS THE MAN!!!
I get so much valuable and entertaining information from this channel as a musician/songwriter, but I also get a lot of joy from it, from moments like this. Or some of the moments in what makes this song great, where he is just geeking out super hard to a part of a song, totally lost in his head for a few seconds, unrelated to the video he’s making or anything else in the world.
Thank you Rick for being so real and candid in a YouTube full these days of channels that no matter how informative, are entirely to self aware, overthought, overedited, self conscious and/or smug(or pretending to be smug due to low self esteem).
So nice to see someone just genuinely 100% into what they’re doing and not afraid to be themselves and let the video flow freely at times. Sometimes he’ll tell a story starting it to show an example of something he’s trying to explain or whatever, but meanders a bit and it kind of derails and doesn’t really get any clear point across relating to the initial topic, but I’m okay with that(there is a fine line here, if he just rambled constantly in video after video it would be super boring).
He seems to be motivated to try and make videos he hopes others will find useful, informative, educational, and inspiring, and I think he succeeds and a big part of that is he doesn’t seem to try TOO hard, meaning he plays it loose enough to not just feel like a scripted lesson, like a bad schoolteacher. The best teachers in my schools were always the ones who made you laugh, treated you as equals, and were genuinely interested and excited in sharing the days material with you. They felt like friends...
Hey Rick,
You probably won’t see this but I feel like writing so I’ll just continue anyhow.
I stumbled across your channel accidentally pretty early on(I think you had less than 20 videos or something at that point!) and have been a huge fan ever since. I was going through a terribly dark time surrounded by death and loss and uncertainty, and I didn’t have much going on. Playing, writing, and recording music was one of the only things I had left to keep me sane and help relieve some stress. And watching your channel was not only a learning experience but also a comfort when I was very alone.
Thank you Mr. Beato, high school was a long time ago, you’re my new favorite teacher.
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You'll probably never see this Rick, but I was both inspired by the greatest influence in introducing new groups in US radio, WNEW-FM at the time AM was being reduced to repetitious torture by the program director at 77 WABC, Rick Sklar, while my relative had worked his way into an influential position there. I was incredibly fortunate to have a three hour slot at a 50k watt public station in Houston for a while with no restrictions and an 11,000 LP (!) library. Needless to say, I used my WNEW idealization as my template. But by that time, most FM stations had already adopted highly restricted formats. I got a reputation among radio guys in the area for both my adeptness and commentary, and I've got the pipes. Pretty soon, I was pushed to move to one of a few top FM stations there. Sadly, by then, FM had moved to Sklar's AM repetition, and the thought of doing that made me want to puke. And how far back was that? 1977. As always, Rick, much gratitude for your passion and kind humanity. Your insane depth of knowledge makes you unique, but it's those qualities that make all of us and some of the world's greatest talents appreciate you. 🙏
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Amazing. I had never even heard of him, and now wish I had.
And, it's so cool you still have albums from your younger years... Just about everything I ever had, have somehow seemed to disappear.
All my record albums, etc...
The most heartbreaking, was a 70s Kent Les Paul copy, black which my Father bought for me from one of his best friends, who had been a studio musician back in his day.
That was back in 1981.
A few years later, I was in a band, we played a show at our school gym. After the show, loading our gear into a friend's pickup truck, that guitar was stolen...
I have no idea why, but this video just brought all that back to me, and so, when I see someone who still has these types of memories, I feel very happy for them
I feel very bad about this man's passing, but at the same time, I'm glad I will be able to search around for his music, and get to know it at the age of 52. Being able to still discover new (to me) music is still just as exciting as when I was young.
It's very obvious, he left a gift to the world which will never stop giving, and that's more than most can do in their lifetime
Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful sound.
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Rick, I wonder if you have any pointers for me, ten years ago I had major brain surgery on my cerebellum, it prevented me from strumming a guitar, but I could still finger pick, then back at the end of June history repeated itself, i had an egg size tumour removed from my cerebellum. Since then i have totally lost my coordination to play anything, whilst I'm in no way a virtuoso player, one of life's pleasures has disappeared for me. Thank you for keeping me company whilst I was in hospital, lovely to hear you spent time in my home town of Cardiff, Wales in the 1990s.
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I've always kind of loved the "randomness" of your video topics! All I know is, whenever I see that you've posted a new one, I have to check it out! I'm sure I'm repeating what the 5000+ commenters here have said, but your videos are interesting, informative, entertaining, and maybe most of all, accessible...you're merely being you, and that makes us want to keep watching! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with all of us, and please, make that day you "quit" a very long way off! Love you! ❤🎶🎵❤
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I am not a musician, but I really enjoy watching your videos, Rick. This video really hit home for me. Bright Size Life is my favorite Pat Metheny album and Jaco’s debut I also bought on vinyl when it came out and I was a kid. Back in 1976, when I was a senior in high school or a college freshman, I took my little brother to see Weather Report in Oakland, CA. Nobody had really heard of Jaco yet. He played on a couple tracks of Black Market, but his sound and technique did not stand out like it would on the next WR album, Heavy Weather. That night, Jaco was wearing a Philadephia Phillies baseball cap pulled down low, and that seemed so cool. He did his trademark bass solo with him playing over his own riff that played on a loop. He finished the solo by setting the bass on the ground and slapping it and then walking off the stage. Half a minute later he came running back and slid into it like a baseball player. The crowd loved it. When the lights came up at the end of the show, and everybody was walking out of the Paramount Theater, you could tell that everyone was talking about Jaco. They could not believe what they had just seen and heard.
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A brilliant interview by Rick, with a "compulsively productive", master musician, who literally reveres music. A master class in what it takes for any musician -regardless of genre- to achieve their best level of playing. I found it astonishing that Pat mentions that, in addition to starting fresh each day in terms of goals, that in order to really get deep into music you are playing, to know it well, you need to be able to play it in all 12 keys......And to top if off, Pat is articulate, modest, and humble.
Thank you Rick for your work--- you are YouTube's most valuable asset.
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Rick, you've got such an earthy, casual rapport with the camera (and us). Translation: effective, watchable content. Offering in-depth explanations and sophisticated analysis while still connecting with beginners, students, hobbyists, professionals, is a great accomplishment. Formal music education via theory, history, and genre shows that the serious aspects of the art doesn't have to exclude anyone. Learning to listen carefully and develop a discerning ear, hearing great artists, breaking down exceptional compositions... it couldn't be any less inspirational and fun! Thx a million.
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Wallace Reed Music, Web4, Ed Seay, Studio 1, Ricky Keller, Doppler, Rick Richards, DB, Mike Clark, Soundscape, and Phil Ehart all within the first 30 minutes?! Dang, it’s like walking through the history of ATL music!
I’ve heard quite a few stories about the young Brendan from OG ATL studio musicians like Bill Hatcher & others. So, this has already been an amazing interview and I’m only 44 minutes into it!
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Ok. Rick! Once again, AMAZING interview! I watch EVERY video you post. But I study when you release an interview. You are, by far, the best! I recently watched a couple of artists that I really love, and appreciate, being interviewed by another channel, and they couldn’t get a word in edgewise. This interviewer KEPT interrupting, and continued talking. It was INFURIATING watching, having watched your interviews. You are genuinely interested in what the interviewee has to say, and you NEVER interrupt! I knew I enjoyed yours, but earlier today, I realized JUST how good you are. I will watch EVERY interview you release, and appreciate you for being you. You really seem to want to learn what they have to say. You aren’t concerned for your input. That means everything! Thank you, Rick Beato!
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I'm a lifetime musician, 79 now, a one-time classical composer (think Berio, Stockhausen at al.) and rock band leader (you never heard of us), and have been gobsmacked over Beethoven since I was a child. Once in a while I like to do cycles: all the piano sonatas, all the string quartets, and by coincidence I happen to be doing all the symphonies right now — always with the scores, a habit I got into when I was about 12 years old. (My father was a conductor.) My personal favorite of the Beethoven piano sonatas is Op. 111, but I also played the first movement (only) of the Op. 110 so know it particularly well. I guess I don't really have a point. I just wanted to thank you for continuing to bring good and great music to the attention of your audience, which is undoubtedly mostly much younger.
Every time I comment on this channel, I urge you to do a show on Madison Cunningham, in my estimation currently the best songwriter/guitarist/singer under the age of 70.
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Couple of things, first is story time.
Several years ago my then-housemate was growing herbs in the back garden. He was harvesting some thyme one day and got the silly idea to shove a single branch of the plant into a brown glass beer bottle and set it in the sill. I took a picture of it with my DSLR, uploaded it and sent it to him, he posted it on FB with the caption "Had to save this". Sadly, every single person who saw the post was asking "What's the flower?" There's a flaw in every plan...
Serious time now, Rick. Every single element you noted, I have already picked out years ago. Dan Fogelberg's song "The Leader of the Band", which was a tribute to his father, a big band leader in the 40s, contains the lyric "His gentle means of sculpting songs took me years to understand." Great songs are audible sculptures. Not paintings, flat representations of the world, but three-dimensional. In order to appreciate one you need to observe it from multiple angles.
Your brother, bless him, was teaching you how to find the "depth" in a song. I have to thank my choir teacher back in high school, Mrs Rakos, for giving me the same lesson. (Alas, my singing voice is slightly substandard...or maybe it's that my range is bass and every song I would like to sing is written for a baritone)
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This is a fabulous interview. Was it your plan to put it up right about when R.E.M. was inducted into the songwriters' hall of fame, Rick? Intentional or happy coincidence, great move. This got me thinking about R.E.M. in a big way. So much so I revisited your "What was R.E.M.'s greatest song episode". I am a child of the 60s, graduated high school in 1971, I turned 18 when Alice was rockin' the airwaves with "I'm 18". In the 80s I was busy with work and then changing careers as well as a young daughter and the family life. But music was always playing in my life. So while most guys were buying bigger toys to play with on the weekends I still bought records, cassettes, and CDs and still went to the occasional concert. Somehow I missed R.E.M. when they first started out. Busy with Dire Straits, the Cars, and a plethora of 80s performers but just missed out on R.E.M. I didn't catch up with them until the 90s. Monster was my first buy of their music. But yet I'd heard some of their other hits and thought, "Man, that's great, how did I not have this?" Life went along and the years rolled by. In my life I've split my all time favourite performers and songs into two eras; 1950s through 1970s and 1980s until now. My first era all-time favourite band is The Hollies. The Beatles are unquestionably the most influential rock band of all-time to this day and they're very high on my list. But listening to the British Invasion music everyday for hours on end, along with the contemporary American music and our Can-Con Canadian rock performers I just always liked The Hollies and The Bee Gees for their incredible vocal talents. The Hollies were around as early as The Beatles and Rolling Stones but I liked their sound better, again, the harmonies. And after some consideration, because I really like Dire Straits; I never caught R.E.M. at a concert but I saw Dire Straits on their Money For Nothing and Brothers In Arms tours; I'd have to say that R.E.M. is my favourite performer from the 1980s to today. I just love their distinctive sound. As music is very subjective to every individual listener, I have my own favourite R.E.M. song, different from yours, which is fine. For me, it's "The One I Love". I call this R.E.M.'s answer to the ubiquitous power ballad of metal rock fame, and they absolutely knock it out of the park with this song. Incredibly infectious, a true ear worm of a song. And yet, lyrically beautiful, powerful, and hauntingly melancholy all at the same time. A musical masterpiece.
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I am a musician with perfect pitch and worked for several composers and session players who always said “dang you’ve got a lot of raw horsepower”. I have done well in ancillary things (I’m a head piano technician for a university, ran my own studio cartage company and was a music editor for the A&E channel ) but writing Music, arranging, especially writing songs. is an itch I just can never satisfy. The way you pull things apart, Mr. Beato, is totally the way I intuit music and having gotten a comp degree, I finally understand the structure too. But finally I found a mentor in you Rick, you are setting me on FIRE to pick up and do things. I’m so inspired by your mastery and all out passion and enthusiasm Thank you for revisiting all this, great production, great songs, great musicians. You are a great and a natural at including the rest of us listening and watching you and make us soar in our hearts and imaginations, and inspire us to get down to it and create. You are a gift
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I cannot begin to try and express my feelings towards this interview, it touched me so much, i would need a chapter. Rick and Pat just talking like 2 guys and a wagon, when Rick in the most polite and diplomatic way slices to the core of the cake. I have never seen Pat being so animated in conveying music to words, so close to the heart. A very lucky audience we where indeed, when our great interviewer and ever so knowledgeable musician happens to be a life-time admirer of Pat Metheny,.. Bravo, Pat and Rick, a beautiful duet it was.. and Rick, the humbleness suits you extremely well, I hope to hear more of this high quality music journalism of yours. I can't donate, but as a veteran photographer, I would be very honored to be your eye. Wonderful !
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(This comment is in response to a 6 month old video of Rick, about being a music snob, which I wrote today and have pasted here as the video is freshly uploaded and I still wanna know your thoughts) So here is the thing, its been 6 months that the video has been up and I don’t know if people will read this. Its like this - Disney Cartoons years ago were drawn on paper, now its all digitally animated. Which is better? Nope. Both are great art in different forms, both require exceptionally high skills to make it really high quality and polished and to that professional level. Same with film industry, old times it was recorded on actual films and black and white etc, slowly as technology advanced now its recorded digitally and has soo much computer CGI and VFX (Computer Visual Effects), you cannot hate a gorgeous Sci-fi movie for being too “computer driven”, old movies have their own charm, & new movies have their own charm. And its not a competition between old and new, just appreciate the art and intricacies in both the Morden and Old. Same with music. Exactly the same. You are a musical snob or artistic snob only if you fail to recognise the good aspects in other genre rather than your first preferred genre. Modern music lovers hating old music, they are snobs as well. Old music lovers hating “good” well received modern songs just because its new music and made in a modern way, they are snobs as well. Rick Beato is the guy who appreciates both old music and new music because he is a producer as well as an instrument player, so he has high experiences in both fields of music, hence he understands the depth of both sides of music and understands and appreciates both types of music, old and new. Good Music is not always about theoretical complexity, it can be about the intense energy high production can give to people wanting to dance and jump and loose their minds. Or it can be just 3 simple chords looping with piano and vocals with lyrics that melt your heart emotionally. Or it can be rock bands giving you the badass energy. Or jazz that can be very relaxing. Or classical music that takes you on its own musical journey. Theres no right or wrong with good music that is doing the best the genre can be, hating the genre, the way its made or new or old eras of music is ignorance and lack of your own understanding of the factors, techniques and situations that make these songs and the particular music great. And again, not all old music was awesome, and not all new music is awesome. But all good music of every era and best songs of every genre is awesome, if you are not a snob. And again, every genre has its own place, you cannot play Jazz in EDM festivals where people come to jump and loose their minds and enjoy the energy and hype a lot, you cannot play EDM or Pop where people come to quietly listen to relaxing jazz and classical music. You cannot play hard rock in funerals, where those simple 3 chord loop emotional piano and vocal driven song might be the only song being played on repeat the whole day. If you think about this and in this way, your musical world will start solving and you will have a deep appreciation for every good song of every genre and every era. And you will never be a musical snob.
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I, too, lamented the loss of many content creators over the last year, and I agree that most of them seemed stressed by the pressure to regularly publish. I've been in technology marketing for 3- years, and am all too aware of the pressure yo crank out content.
But it's often a false pursuit. And to your point, no matter the completeness depth of the information, it's always more interesting when the presenter is clearly "engaged" with the topic, and not just "presenting", which often feels forced and too scripted. I want to feel like I'm having a conversation with a friend.
And that's why I'm a follower of yours. You hold forth from the heart, as it were, on every topic you discuss, and you always have the knowledge at hand to embellish and craft really engaging CONVERSATIONS. That's why you can get away with a simple, direct address format - which, by the way, is WAY easier to produce than all of the clips and animation that so may creators seem to feel are necessary to make the content "sticky." This is what kills them.
And they're often dead wrong about that stuff. It's the CONNECTION.
Watching Sean Carrol talk about the nature of space-time, or Richard Feynman (my personal hero) just sitting in a chair making you wonder my inertia exists are so much more interesting.
Great post, Rick.
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normally one follows the rule, never read the comments on the internet, especially on utoob but there is so much joy here it was hard to stop reading all the people agreeing about how awesome this was. really deep truths here, beyond the technical stuff, the philosophy of music expressed here is profound food for thought, and yes can apply to other arts and endeavours, Rick you are killing it with these, I hope you live to be very old and keep doing this, there are a lot of great players out there to interview! lastly, I heard you say you had no plans to do a guitar album, but this made me really want you to, I've heard you play, one wonders why are you practicing and growing as a player if not to play for others? put your money where your mouth is and for fcks sake do a guitar album man. you're so great. well you'll do what you want, but I know I'm not alone in wanting to hear an instrumental album from you. keep it up!
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HA! 62 here Rick and I STILL love playing UFO, MSG, Judas Priest, Boston, Kansas, Kiss, Rush, AC/DC and more. And I really enjoy learning some new stuff too, e.g., Sabaton.... so yeah, riff away Rick! May you live to be 120 and still be a rocker at heart!
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That video of Oscar Peterson is one of those rare videos, where a true musical giant releases the kraken, so to speak. A good comparison is Miles Davis live version of Walkin' from the 60's, where Miles plays fast and hard.
When it comes to piano playing, almost in any style, there will never ever be another one like mr.Peterson.
Peterson was like Buddy Rich, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, Jaco Pastorius etc,etc. These people come around only once, so enjoy the time you got with them.
Play it again,mr.Peterson, one mo' time! From the top, boys!
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Though I haven’t commented on hardly any of Beato’s videos in the last few months, and though I do watch them all, some multiple times as will occur with this one, I must say that this is one of the very best!! Perhaps this one simply appeals to me personally more than others do for other folks that are Rick Beato fans/subscribers (as am I), but again with all of Dweezils discussions, samples, points and descriptions, like I said, this one just really hit home and is, IMHO, one of Rick’s Very Best!!!!
WADR,
A_N
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Wow, half of these singers screech and scream without anything special about their voices. Stephen Tyler?! Mick Jagger?! Big succesful bands but there's nothing special about the singing. Allanis Morisette, both AC/DC singers, Jim Morrison. Fun to listen to, but the singing is blah, blah, and more blah. Curt Cobain, influential? Most definitely! Good singer? Most definitely not (when did mumbling become singing?) Where's Geoff Tate? Greater range and purity of sound than anyone on this list. I've heard he can be a dick, but that shouldn't matter when talking about singing talent. Have you heard Davd Draiman sing? He's in a little band called Disturbed. Crazy powerful voice. While I don't know that I would include him in the top 20 greatest singers of all time, nobody is more dedicated to putting on a good show than Till Lindemann of Rammstein, and he has some serious power in his voice too. At least you got Chris Cornell.
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I'm one of those that watches and listens to you on YouTube and never comments. Even though I love what you do, have shared you and your channel with many of my family and friends, I'm just not a commnter.
Today though, I just have to say a few things. It is hard when we loose our personal heroes. For me, the toughest one was my father. I could go on for hours, but this isn't about him, it's about you andAunt Penny. At first, the memories sting a little and you feel that swell of emotion around how much you miss her. Eventually, I promise, those memories become so sweet, tou smile whenever she comes to mind.
The other thing I'll say is, I believe. I believe in the gospel and the saving and resurrection power of.Jesus Christ. I believe that families are forever, not just for this life but for the next. I will see and know my father again. We will enjoy and embrace each other forever. I believe the same is true for you and Aunt Penny. That belief gives me comfort. Comfort in knowing that this is not all just a happenstance or an accident. I know it isn't necessarily popular these days to declare these beliefs in today's world, but I do it anyway. Have faith Rick, and hold onto it and the beliefs I'm sure she taught you. I pray the the Holy Ghost will deliver peace and comfort to you and your entire family. Ya'll will be in my prayers for the next week. The only gift I can give you from after, but it is heartfelt.
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I too have experienced the phenomenon of having perfect pitch and then "losing" it. I have a theory as to why this happens, and I think it has to do with the structure of the inner ear and how our brain interprets pitch from the ear signals. Various hairs are located along the length of the cochlea (the coiled inner ear), and the brain distinguishes pitch by how different sound frequencies stimulate the various hairs in different locations. In the case of people with perfect pitch, the brain cannot only tell the relative relationship of the various frequencies from this information, but can also assign an absolute reference to each pitch that we hear as tonal "color".
As we age, this absolute reference is still there (in my experience), but it shifts downwards, so that tones sound sharper to me than before. (This has happened for others--Dimitri Shostakovich complained when he was old, that "orchestras are playing sharper and sharper." ) I would posit that the ability of my brain to interpret the information has changed not at all, or very little, but that with age, the dimensions of my inner ear have changed, just as my face has acquired wrinkles, etc. This subtle change is enough to shift the information sent to my brain from the cochlea hairs, and so I hear everything a bit higher than before. I first noticed this change in my late 40's, and now, at age 70, it is quite pronounced, over a semi-tone so far as I can tell.
I have also noticed that if I block my nose and increase the air pressure in my sinuses ("pop" my ears), this causes a temporary shift in the pitch of music until the pressure is released. The pressure increase probably alters the dimension of the cochlea slightly, which is enough to change the perceived pitch to my brain. This correlates with my thesis that an age related change in the inner ear dimensions is responsible for my absolute pitch perception changing.
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@RickBeato Ha ha, toucher! I was just joking with ya, I'm real old myself. I think you don't understand modern pop, though. Why else would you criticize it except you are "over educated" for it or comparing it with pop from the past, which is long gone. Pop right now is largely synth-based, created from sample and loops. It's just different than before, and will always change. By the way, since you believe subscribers are everything, Tones and I has 503 thousand subscribers in only one year and "Dance Monkey" has had 2,247,806 views, in one month! Other than that, my name is Barry, not Garry, but whatever. Peace out...............................................
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Rick...
I'm speechless.
As an Interviewer, you address, technically critique & think like my peers, myself and countless others inside of this World of Wonders we call "MUSIC".
You, as an individual, ask all the questions we would as a collective.
The comments say EVERYTHING I could have possibly imagined to say, and so much more.
As mentioned in many comments, I TOO MUST SAY,l... When the Host can get Guests of STING Stature to lean into the questions with such enthusiasm and such in-depth personal perspective... WOW! THAT my Friend, is the Mark of a truly talented Master of an artful skill, or perhaps a skillful art...
...either way...
...Rick... DUDE! yer The BEST!!!
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It is with extreme hesitation that I make this comment, because I really love Rick's channel and all of his commentary , but here goes anyway: notwithstanding the evident erudition, and chops, I don't really dig most of this. It sounds like practicing to me, not music. It's all straight eighths. It never swings. It isn't melodic, in the sense that 5 minutes after hearing these lines you could sing them, which is just another way of saying it isn't memorable. Again, it sounds like someone powering through a set of Hanon exercises, albeit a very modern and quirky set of Hanon exercises.
This is all a bit mysterious to me because a great deal of Rick's content makes it crystal clear that he digs all the classic stuff that i do as well. I suppose Rick just has a more open mind than I do. He loves all the old classic rock and jazz, but he also digs more modern stuff. For my part, music pretty much ended in the late 70s. I'm still stuck in my "jazz coma," as I think he ( deprecatingly ?) referred to it, with a classic rock and blues coma added on top for good measure. That's a deep coma, admittedly. I'd rather listen to Kenny Burrell or Grant Green, or Jimmy Smith or Arnett Cobb or Wynton Kelly or Hank Mobley or Bill Evans or Ahmad Jamal or Howlin Wolf or Jimmy Reed or Lazy Lester or Elmore James or Duane Allman or Steve Winwood or ......you get the picture....
This is what makes horse races. Different tastes....though I still expect to be crucified for my comment, so let the attacks begin.....
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I don't know how to put this (simple fact is that I'm from Germany). Rick, please do what you do, go on and exactly in the way you're doing it. I am trying to do my daily job in the manner you're describing: doing it because it is what I want to do and because it comes naturally, everything falls into place, nothing feels uneasy. If it were, I'd be sure that something about it wouldn't be right. To me, you're the most authentic person I've come across on social media. You've done it, you can explain it, vou can play it (!), you know the people, the background, the history and it all comes naturally because one can feel that you have fun and you're engaged.
For me, as an old guy of now 63, I can relate to all of that, and - by god - I've learned so much in every aspect since I've subscribed to your channels that I can follow my musical path with renewed energy and strength. IOU.
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Hi Rick, gotta tell you I so completely understand the point you’ve made. I’m an anesthesiologist here in NY, and as part of the training program, we’re required to do one year of internship before we do the 3-year residency. When I ranked the hospitals I wanted for possible internship sites, I ranked the one where I knew my similar classmates/friends also wanted to go as my first choice. I didn’t get it, but instead got my second choice, and I was morally crushed. Fast forward to November of my internship year, and I’m rotating on the oncology floor, where I meet the most wonderful, sweet and genuine nurse, herself fresh out of training. We started dating by Christmas, and two years later we were married. That was almost 27 years ago, and we’re still happily married, still crazy about each other, and have 4 amazing, grown kids. My wife and I are so perfectly matched, and I couldn’t imagine my life without her. I’ve no doubt in my mind that God steered me away from my first choice because He knew what was best for me, which wasn’t what I thought I wanted at the time. That was the first event that made me truly realize and accept that, if things don’t go your way, it may not be the way you should be going!
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Thanks for all you do, Rick. Already bought the Beato Book, etc.
I want to make a point about this video (and pop/rock music), and your struggles with getting some of your EDUCATIONAL videos cancelled (What Makes This Song Great). After watching this vid, as well as the previous one on the Top 10 Pop Songs, I went off and subscribed (premium) to Spotify (no endorsement...). I'm not at all a fan of current music and musical trends, but information like this, sharing your love, knowlege and respect for all music, is what drives the entire industry - and it's made me take a closer look and give it/them another chance, personally. It's shameful of those record/publishing companies to give you a hard time when you're HELPING them increase public interest in their bands, and the music industry in general.
Also, a shout-out to Luke! It's insane that we get to watch live, 1-on-1 interviews like this - Carlton, Frampton, Paul Reed Smith, to name a few more. Keep it up, Rick!
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Rick! I hope you get to read this. First, about me: 33 years old, making music with my band 10+ years, awarded in my country for album/ arrangement/ record/ music video of the year and with local and international gigs. I think they're not so interested in making music because it's really hardwork with so much uncertainty on what will come next. I mean, so much effort to write, and to play, and to try to be relevant in your city/country, and sometimes for nothing. Digital streams are pennies, to get enough money you need to be big for the gigs, most of the time you don't earn a thing (even costs)... music business it's a hard model to make a living in a lot of places. Currently, music business works for the tip of the iceberg, millions of musician end up looking for a paycheck to live, no matter how good they are... this + virtual world is way more interesting for new generations. From their avatar, to their "virtual life" in so many games and virtual reality platforms. Music is not a way to leave behind this kinda awful world , VR is. It's like the sky people in hunger games, internet leads you to a "better world" you dont need music to get there. Maybe, decades ago, music business had another models (more locally oriented) that more people could achieve a living or get rich through music. Nowadays all is focused on some people sogwriting and getting richier, and music as a disposable entertainment product managed also by some people getting richier. But that's my lecture
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Rick, I love and hate you in the same measure. Tongue in cheek of course. I am completely baffled as to how you manage to remember the names and dates of all these records and who played on them! To add insult to injury, you actually remember the year when so many of these great artists passed away, even though you were obviously just a child when they did! And if that is not enough, you are able to scat note for note some of the most complex jazz solos ever played even though you are known for being more of the rock, blues and pop affluence! Man, I couldn't even remember what year Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore or Stevie Ray Vaughan were born, and they are 3 of my all time favorite guitar players that I've been listening to since I was a child. Furthermore, I can't remember what year Led Zeppelin albums were released and in what succession, and they are one of the most, if not the most, famous rock band of all time. And forget it when it comes to remembering solos note for note even for the most famous rock/pop songs of all time! How do you manage to do it?
I've come to realize that my utter lack of ability to remember things is one of the most significant reasons why I never succeeded in becoming a professional musician, my life long dream. Memory, I've come to find out, is a huge element of a well rounded musical talent. You can have feel, perfect pitch, passion and dedication, but if you don't have a good memory, just forget about it. I'm a huge fan of your memory! LOL
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Many of us (particularly those born before 1990) are familiar with high quality audio/video/interview/documentary-style production but until the last 5 years or so, it was exclusively a product of large media or entertainment companies and virtually unattainable for the DIY everyday person.
Yes, there were tons of quality content DIY productions, but you could always tell they were "indie" due to the lack of "polish". (Not saying one's better or worse, but only that you could tell what was pro and amateur).
But around 2018 or so, pro quality tools became accessible to the everyday person. Yet that did not mean the everyday person could produce pro, polished material.
It took talented DIY creatives like Rick to experiment and bridge that gap between $1M production budgets and ~$1K production budgets to show that it was possible to get pro results without a prod "deal" or massive financing.
While I have no idea what Rick spends on his content productions, it's still obvious looking at the early days of his channel up thru today that he was a pioneer, organically growing, better and better, to the point that it's indistinguishable from the biggest Hollywood budget films and productions.
So much so that I even take it for granted because I'm so used to his quality whether visual, sonic, story telling, setting, editing, lighting, graphic overlays and more. But when you really think about it, and remove the great content for a moment, and realize the work that goes on behind the scenes, Rick is truly a legend and an inspiration to so many people in so many ways across so many industries- it's astounding and quite humbling. He may have a large team today (he deserves it) but he got here organically and with integrity and top line quality. I really find no reason to watch "TV" these days when i know i could watch any episode on Beato's channel and be endlessly entertained and inspired to strive for 1/8th of what he has delivered to us... *for FREE*.
Craziness. Thanks Rick!
(Not a paid promotion!)
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I'm a LA musician (both "reading" and "illiterate" lol) I've played on The Voice, American Idol, etc, Clare Fischer, with many legendary players. The session work is few and far between. I know very few musicians who are making a living ONLY playing gigs and sessions, and the number of players doing union dates for films full time on my instrument can be counted on one hand. Most teach, contract, compose, produce, orchestrate, etc on the side to make ends meet. Some tour, but I don't want to do that. I would be miserable as a full time teacher, I love DOING the work, so it's worth accepting I'll make 50k-75k/yr and being happy than getting fat doing something else I wasn't meant for.
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Rick, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I wept A lot throughout this video, because I knew what was coming and because I can empathize very well with you in this.
I grew up extraordinarily blessed in many ways. Some of these are the reasons why I watch your channel. In my home there was always music, musicians of all kinds and my father played many instruments and sung multiple genres of music himself. I have so many fond memories of those times in our home, other's, at gigs, and in the studio.
My father succumbed this summer to the bug my brother and I barely survived ourselves. He too received the best medicine in the world but too late and his lungs had been too damaged. My aunt had been the first taken earlier this year but we didn't know what it was or have the medicine yet to try to stop it. My father was, for many reasons, the greatest man I've ever known.
As I sit here tonight, watching over me from above and behind my left shoulder on my living room wall is one of my favorite photographs: Me, age 3, fast asleep on dad's lap with my left arm dropped down and my right flopped over the acoustic guitar dad was holding, his head bent down upon the top of mine and his eyes also closed.
Music is an incredible love language, when we choose wisely.
I buy instruments for my grandchildren... And I listen to them, because I now know a thing or two, and appreciate a lot more.
Thank you again for all of your content, Rick, and especially for this one.
God bless you and your family in this rough season and always. May you truly enjoy their music, and they yours.
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Rick...you are, hands down, the best on YouTube, in both your analysis of great tunes, and your discussion of guitar technique! I've got your Beato Book 4.0 - which I recently purchased - and I love your YouTube tutorials. You are the master! Please keep going.
Oh, I wish you would talk about artists like Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), and James Taylor in your What Makes This Song Great series. Surely they have "great" songs, by your criteria? Also, if possible, please talk about the Beatles' music...especially as we are seeing 50th anniversary remixes and remasters of their later work (wish Giles Martin would just do the ENTIRE catalog!).
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Hi Rick , what a beautiful, genuine, self effacing, gentle, caring , proud, talented woman she was . You were frankly lucky to have each other . Her playing of yesterday, was very influential and touching and I’ll take that with me , if you don’t mind ! Sorry for your loss Rick ; you have 10,000 memories to take with you 👍❤️
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Would Bach, Stravinsky or Miles Davis be "stars" today? No. The music industry has de-emphasized the album, and the compositional skills necessary to compose on a vaster scale, for a downloaded singles format. Hendrix had singles, certainly, but it was his albums (and the things you couldn't hear on the radio) that drew fans to him, and he is on record as not wanting to play his "hits" as his career went on. Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes and other major acts of the 70s were album oriented bands who had little interest in producing singles. You bought their albums to hear the whole thing from start to finish -- for the concepts, the lengthier compositions, the stuff you couldn't hear and were not what was vomited forth hourly and daily on radio.
I know this is sounding like the old man yelling "get off my lawn", but the music industry has actually pushed listeners away from the album and bred a generation of listeners with little patience for anything longer than singles cluttering people's iPhones, for vacuous, cookie-cutter and repetitive nonsense with little musical merit, for units over compositional value. Fifty years ago this year, Jethro Tull released "Thick as a Brick". It had no singles. It had no discernible separate songs. It was 44 minutes of continuous music meant to be played in its entirety. It went to #1 in the U.S in 1972. That would not happen today. I am glad to have grown up in a time where it was meaningful.
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Hey Rick,
Perhaps the reverse thought experiment might provide you with some insight. I turn sixty in less than a month, so we’re sort of from the same pond (old white guys).
I grew up in a violent, chaotic environment, one in which I was never safe (home/school/church). I associate traditional church music with horrendous abuse and violence. (Jungle Love) Steve Miller was being played while my school’s best and brightest sexually assaulted me. Up until I was 19 years old, I have almost no happy memories or associations.
Once I managed to be freed from the abuse, I developed a love for music. I can go through lists of music from about 1982 onward and find a bazillion tracks I love. But, the top 40 AM pop stuff from my middle school through high school years tends to make me feel physically ill. Just about any Steve Miller song will bring on flashbacks and panic attacks. And believe me, I’ve spent more hours than you can count in therapy. It’s helped, but the terror is pretty much hardwired in.
I can tell you this (I'm a neurobiologist): As a general rule, the deep associations (fun, safe, love, danger, fear, etc.) that the brain develops with a given genre will not change much over time. This is particularly true if the associations are highly positive or negative.
Rage rock may not be your go-to music at 90… But since it puts a big assed grin on your face today, it will tomorrow (provided something doesn’t go organically wrong in your noggin.)
Peace, Love, and Cocktails.
PS I trust you’re wise enough to be vaccinated against COVID.
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As a millennial and teacher at a study course revolving around Game Design & Production, I kinda agree with most of the sentiments of Rick here. But at the same time, it’s still mostly generalising. I talk to young students (18-25) all the time, essentially every day about games and other media and there’s a lot of appreciation for music still. Many are hardcore fanboys of certain genres and sometimes even specific bands, the latter being less common from my observations. I think it comes down to the individual, but we also live (and they’ve always lived that way) in a time of information overload. Games provide stimuli, both audible and visually. And many games are about accomplishing something. Back then, trying to emulate a famous guitar player and becoming as good as that person is probably comparable to becoming a good player in a game these days. On top of that, they know that no one, or most people won’t make any money as musicians. Decades ago, music was THE THING because of the lack of alternatives. The Video Game scene didn’t exist the way it does today and there was quite some Stigma (“Nerds”). That’s gone now. By comparison, it seems that music alone just can’t compete with the promises of virtual realities. We “moved on”. I find it sad personally, since I remember buying CDs in my local store - that’s a concept most young adults don’t even understand. I did that before they were born. Time flies and moves on. Doesn’t mean that you won’t find many young Metal heads in mosh pits on festivals or young adults wearing band Shirts, though.
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Hi Rick! First, I want to tell you: I am the biggest fan of your channel, because that is my daily television! I have a lot in common with you, I am a studied pianist, I play rock guitar, but I am working as a sound engineer live and in the studio! I try to suck in all your knowledge and I enjoy a lot your personal stories! I live in Vienna and I would love to give you something back! If you want to visit Vienna, which is the city of viennese classic music(!) then I invite you for bed & breakfast so you can visit the city! Man, your channel makes me happy!
I saw Martha Argerich in 2019 in the Salzburg Festival together with Daniel Barenboim conducting the Tschaikowsky piano concert No 1 and I have seen her even practicing on the stage! I was working at the festival as a technician an I could enjoy many great artists! I even spoke to Evgeny Kissin who I adored from childhood and I met Maurizio Pollini who I found much more aged than Argerich. Those pianists except Kissin are the same age, but Argerich seemed to be appearing the fittest, even Barenboim looks older.
When I think, who is the biggest classical musician of our time, Barenboim comes to my mind, because he has made as well the biggest career in conducting and he knows all Beethoven Sonatas by heart,...that is insane..
So dear Mr. Beato, it would be my dream to welcome you here in Vienna like you met Joni Mitchell...!
Hope to hear from you and you will take my offer!
Regards
Malte
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Now this is how you interview a film composer. Phenomenal. A joy to watch.
Without wanting to be tedious, it brought to mind an interview with film composer David Arnold I heard on BBC radio (I'm in the UK) earlier this year. It was a long interview on a flagship programme done by a high profile BBC presenter, and in it the interviewer actually said that the sign of a good film score was when the audience didn't notice it. My jaw hit the floor when I heard it. I thought it was a spectacularly stupid thing to say, and David Arnold not surprisingly disagreed with it - more politely than I would have done. But contrast that with what Rick is doing here - this is an insightful, intelligent, in depth, musically literate interview, the likes of which you just don't see anywhere else. I'm just so glad & grateful that Rick is making videos like this, and I wish that more mainstream media outlets had the courage, ability, and depth of knowledge to cover musical content in this way.
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Rick- In many of the WMTSG videos, I'm not always crazy about the "song" per se. But the way you dissect a recording, whether it's instrumental/harmonic parts, and arrangement ideas or sonically/effects- It could be called, "What Makes This Track Great."
But it's always fascinating.
THIS ONE, though, kinda' has it all.
I happen to love this song. I digested this whole album at the time.
U2 connecting with Daniel Lanois is a potent, magical combination. He was on an amazing roll. Peter Gabriel, U2 and The Neville Brother, then Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris a few years later. His own albums, coming after these records are pretty great.
Major atmosphere. Lanois creates sonic weather.
His lap steel playing is wild, climactic stuff too.
Your old man rant about humanity in recording is tattoo worthy!
Another winner, Rick. Love it!
"You have to have it played by humans, and not correct it." Bingo!
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Rick…first time responder, long time fan. Wouldn’t be chiming in if I felt I couldn’t provide a definitive response. I have pondered this very question since I was a young man, which inspired my own lifetime journey through music and brought me to this conclusion:
Compulsion.
He was haunted. He had no choice. Unlike most of us who became musicians, Beethoven wasn’t called to music simply by hearing others perform or by the curiosity of learning an instrument. He learned an instrument because MUSIC had to force a way out of his head. For him, it was always there, waiting, fomenting, expanding, demanding. He was not just a genius, he was a messenger. He continued to write well beyond the point of self- indulgence or worldly gratification out of fear of offending his own gift.
The fact that he was able to do so in such prolific scope and breadth, without the aid of sound, should inspire us all to consider what else is beyond our realm of comprehension.
Thank you for this excellent episode, and for helping us all stay curious.
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At the time I'm writing this (4:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 8/5/2021), there are just 905 comments -- mine will be 906. But Rick, you of all people, know jazz, and jazz fans and you know "what makes Jazz so great," SO it was great -- and important -- that you did this video. You've done some jazz appreciations before, and a number of fine interviews, but this one was an absolute topper, for reasons having to do with you, Ron, and the music.
I jacked this one into my car's auxillary input, on the way home from running errands, just listening to the audio. It was the best thing I've heard "on the radio" in a long time. When I got home I pulled up the video on YouTube, and now Ron Carter was a joy to watch.
So when can we plan on seeing the following interviews: 1) Ron Carter, Part II 2) Carter, Hancock, and Shorter 3) Joni 4) Joni, Shorter, and Hancock All of these could justifiably stand up as your first two-hour "specials." (But don't turn off your video camera. We'll want to see/hear as much as you're willing to upload.)
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Rick,,,, what a fabulous interview... and i never use that word... you are the best, and so is he... i loved his insightfullness, and his opinion on how to just accept the music of today for what it is,, a reflection of the times,, this crap, sorry is what kids want,, i feel sorry for them... i refer to it as fast food music,, but Joe would never say that.. he's way too classy and eloquent.. Great job dude,, im in Atlanta too,, hope to run into you sometime and buy you an Ardens Garden.
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Beato is indeed a sensitive and observant interviewer, along with being humble and very informative and entertaining in so many other videos over the years.
But what really strikes me about this one, once again, is the mind and memory of Rick Wakeman. He is 75 years old, spending close to 50 of those years extraordinarily functionally drunk, and yet continues to have a photographic memory of the most minute details of sessions, surroundings and people from his childhood years to the present. I really envy that. I'm a life long touring singer/guitarist, but my mind is just not wired like that. If it wasn't for my wife of 40 years, who also has a memory and recall like Rick does, I wouldn't remember 18 hours ago let alone 30 years ago, until she jars my memory about something.
And then as he's telling a wonderful humorous story the way he does, he pauses on a whim and rips off something on the piano just to demonstrate a minor point of what he's talking about, and it's something that most keyboard players would have to spend weeks to learn how to play it half as well as Rick does off the cuff.
And he happens to be one of the funniest people alive. He is such a monster in so many ways, and always humble and friendly to everybody. He truly is a singular, unique genius of a man.
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Rick, something similar happened to me. I was a tenor sax player in 8th grade, my fantastic teacher Fred Martinez, who was a monster sax player and woodwind doubler, sent me to the local library to find a classical sax piece by Debussy. One one side of the album was the saxophone rhapsody with Sigurd Rasher and the other side the Clarinet rhapsody by Debussy. The player was the principal of New York, Stanley Drucker, the conductor Leonard Bernstein. I was awestruck, I had never heard anything like that. It had elements of the jazz that I had listened to for years and something new and exotic and beautiful. 50 years later, still playing clarinet, saxophone, flute and guitar. All credit goes to Fred Martinez, Floyd Frame and Mom, who would listen to Ella and Sarah Vaughan and sing along when I was young.
By the way, The Bundle is EXCELLENT!! If you don't have Rick's courses, get them, you won't regret it.
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Hey Rick. 100% behind you. I must admit, I felt guilty after watching your last video as I had to lean on AI to produce some drum tracks, simply because I don't have the space for a drum set nor the budget to buy one to learn. In my view, AI does have some pretty convincing use cases, but I'd only use it as the means to sketch a draft of what I envisage for a song and then give the primordial demo to actual musicians to work off of. I also have an 18 year old who I attempted to teach guitar, but just like you said, he gave up because it was too hard. On the other hand I also taught one of his classmates, and the difference couldn't be more evident. The main thing is that his friend had a hunger and motivation to learn, and was willing to put time into it. To give my son some credit, he taught himself to beat box just because he really wanted to. I guess my point is that we should be tuning into what the young ones are really interested in and tapping into their motivation, and feeding it hoping to take them along on the journey of discovery. I am not despairing yet. There are 8 billion humans on this planet and even if there is a fraction of a percent that have the ability to tap into their potential and pursue it, something new, exciting and profound will come out.
In the words of our famous Prime Minister here in Australia, Paul Keating, , "Maintain your rage!" my friend. You're doing great work and it will bear fruit. Don't despair ... lean in. Great achievement requires great effort. Warmest regards!
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This is necessarily going to be a longer-than-typical post, but please bear with me; I do have a couple of points on this topic, but I have to lay out the scenario to properly explain first. (And I apologize for the length of this post, of course.)
Since watching this video a couple of hours after it was posted, I’ve been thinking about it a lot. As others have said, the difference between the .08’s and the .10’s is remarkable. Except for a couple of guitars, I’ve always insisted on .10’s because I thought that thinner gauges = smaller tone spectrum. I was wrong. As I posted, though, I’d be interested to see if there’s a marked difference in sustain between those gauges – assuming there was an objective way to test that. I suspect that the lighter gauges result in less sustain, but what do I know? I thought that lighter gauges resulted in thinner tone, so I was wrong about that, so maybe I’m wrong about sustain, too.
But there’s an elephant in the room and it occurs to me often when I see and hear these A/B comparisons, by you guys and by other folks on YouTube and elsewhere. Rhett even mentions it, albeit obliquely, in both this video and his tests in his studio. And that idea is simply this: bias. In the physics world, we have a concept commonly known as “scientific bias,” where researchers have a tendency to favor one outcome over another because they want to believe it’s true. Quite often experimentalists may report inaccurate results because their actual results differ from the outcome they were expecting. Physicists must constantly be aware of scientific bias and develop methods in an attempt to root it out. The “double-blind” method of experimentation – where neither the physicist nor the persons preparing materials for testing know which variable is which – is one such attempt to safeguard against bias, although it’s hardly bulletproof.
The traditional method of reducing the influence of bias is to remove the human element from the equation entirely, if possible. Rhett mentioned that while playing .08’s, he noticed his picking attack changed, based on the feel of the strings on the guitar. This, in turn, may have made a difference in the quality of his sound. Maybe not a lot, given, but it still may have been a variable.
So it occurs to me that the only real way to measure the frequency response curve of different gauges of strings is to have a machine plucking them instead of a human. Surely the string manufacturers have developed and use such a device during the R&D phase. I mean, how else are they going to get reliable, accurate and consistent results when testing frequency responses of various gauges of strings? Removing the human element from the equation should – in theory, anyway – produce more accurate results that show what might happen when humans pick the strings. And, of course, such a device would allow testers to vary the amount of force applied to the string, and record the results of different pressure.
Finally, a less subjective way to test these theories may be with the use of highly-sensitive frequency response analyzers. It’s probably highly subjective to do the tests as shown in the video (however you convinced me!). But a frequency analyzer would show concrete evidence that the results shown in the video were actually accurate.
At the end of the day, I think that videos like this are amazingly helpful – especially to amateurs like me who don’t really consider the idea of testing different string gauges (and all the other tests you’re nice enough to post, of course). But to be accurate (or at least as accurate as possible), I think would require the use of specialized equipment, which most of us simply don’t have. What you’ve shown us is a real-world example, which is quite helpful, and I’m grateful for it. (I’m switching to .08’s on my main two guitars on the basis of the video, although I’ve never tried that set in my long guitar-playing career.) But to be completely certain, I think you’d need the equipment mentioned – plus likely others that haven’t occurred to me.
Once again, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, Rick and Rhett and Dave and everyone else involved in this and your many other videos. As I mentioned, I’m an amateur and having all your expertise has taught me a great deal. I am in your debt.
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I recently subscribed to your channel and have been binging your videos over the past couple of days and am loving it! Your deep appreciation of all kinds of music makes your videos so enjoyable to watch! I especially love your "What Makes This Song Great" videos, not only because I enjoy all of the songs you have featured in the series, but also because the videos have given me such a great appreciation for all of the work and thought that goes into producing music and they also allow me to peer into the process behind the scenes! My first ever live concert was Heart & Robert Palmer in the late 70’s, early 80’s in Concord, CA, and recently on a whim, I searched YouTube to find siblings who write & perform music together. I've stumbled across 3 cool bands: Larkin Poe, First Aid Kit and Jocelyn & Chris and all are talented and wonderful in my opinion. I wanted to share these 3 bands with you as a fellow music lover and maybe you might be inspired to make a "What Makes This Song Great" video of one or more of these bands down the line. Any plans to cover Korn anytime soon (if you haven't yet)? I also have very diverse musical tastes and would like to mention just a few bands/musicians that I appreciate and maybe they will appeal to you also. You might even be familiar with some, or all of them, but here they are anyway: Our Lady Peace (their concept album Age of Spiritual Machines is so good), H.I.M (their song Sleepwalking Past Hope is awesome!), Kate Bush (absolutely all of her music is incredible), Tea Party (Canadian band), Agnes Obel, Noe Venable, Avial (cool Indian band), Motherjane (another Indian rock band) and Bloodywood (Indian metal, so fun to watch these guys!). The Cure is my favorite band and I've been a fan since the late 70's so I was thrilled to see your "What Makes This Song Great" video of Just Like Heaven. My brother's band All Souls opened for Tool last year and being a huge Tool fan since the 90's, it was a dream come true not only for me, but for my brother who is also a huge fan of theirs. I was so honored to have been able to meet Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor after the show in Des Moines, IA, and they are both such humble and genuine guys! Finally, if you aren't aware of the O'Keefe Music Foundation, do check them out on YouTube. From their website: Since 2006 the O’Keefe Music Foundation has enabled children from around the world to record and film their musical performances for free. With your help, talented young musicians are provided with top of the line instruments, professional recording equipment and the ability to follow their dreams! Enjoy and thank you, thank you, thank you so very much Rick Beato for your channel and for making learning about music so much fun!!
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That was a brilliant interview, Rick. I don’t think we’ve seen this level of analytical sophistication in a “critic”/interviewer since Edouard Hanslick, of Germany, was reviewing the works of Beethoven, or, later, Henderson was writing and reviewing the greats of opera in the Baltimore Sun. Hanslick would obtain a manuscript of the music to be played in concert ahead of time and play through it on piano, a writer, but also an excellent pianist who could sight read from an orchestral score. Henderson was well-trained as a singer and musician, as well as a writer. But he was expert in his subject. Newman was right to thank you right back for the wonderful interview. How many people in the world are there who are so aware of what he was trying to accomplish in his scores, the significance of the recording and scoring and instrumental methods and tools at his disposal at any phase of his career, and so appreciative of his place in the ongoing development of cinematic musical language?
You did him justice and that is a profound thing, these days.
Thank you for this chance to experience a deeper appreciation for a talented and accomplished composer and a better understanding of his music in context.
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Great song choice,
However you probably don’t realise Rick, your own production of this vid is just about as good as it gets, , ,
Highlighting twists, turns and runs to us mere mortals, just as well as Elton did with his music way back then.
I reckon this video breakdown has been produced as well as the song was! Keep them coming!
BTW, Rocket Man reached No2 in the charts here in the UK, topped by T Rex with “Metal Guru” - No beef with Marc Bolan at all,
but, , , 48 years later what would you rather be listening to. . .?
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Wow, Rick. Seriously, do you feel like we do??? That is, this video production of this song, of a favorite guitarist/musician/artist, must seem otherworldly and surreal for you?!? How could you have imagined, as a young student learning guitar, that you'd have the immense pleasure of honoring and showing deep respect for artistry that millions have enjoyed (listening to this song/performance for decades)? Truly spectacular, enjoyable and revealing watching you, Peter and your friends make this video come to fruition! I'm confident all of us are so appreciative of your effort, understanding and exuberance. Keep on rocking (and revealing musicality) the way that you do!
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Rick, i hope you get to read this comment........your Aunt Penny, reminds me of my Dad......HUGE musical influence on me......smart, articulate boogie woogie piano player.....countless nights, goin to bed as a kid, hearing my Dad play his piano....music is VERY strong in my family as well....i have been blessed to be able to play guitar, bass, drums, sing, just never got my Dads special piano thing, but my brother sure did.......my Dad passed in Nov '97 from cancer......just a few days b4 Thanksgiving (then my Love passed in a car accident 3 yrs ago the nite b4 Thanksgiving)...so i get how this is super tough for us.......we are a family of music as well......i was brought up on classical, and Jazz....then my brothers chimed in with the Beatles, Zep, Jimi, Yes, etc.....we like intellectual pieces.....i get BORED, (like your beautiful Aunt Penny) when the composition is a bit not up to par.......i have watched quite a few vids from yer main chanel, ALWAYS loving your ability to express the needed intricacies, to help younger folks learn our beautiful art (i'm 54 now)....altho i cant read music, your Aunt Penny improvised, cuz she felt it, and knew it.....thats how my family does it....sorry this is long winded, but i feel a GREAT connection to your experience, and mine...i REALLY hope you do get to read this, as my heart DEEPLY goes out to you Sir......I will pray for the repose of her soul tonite......ALL my sympathy to you.....special lady dont even come close...
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I just thought I would share this, as I have a pretty crazy University admission story, though in the opposite way. I was actually very heavily prepared for my audition. I got up at five am, five days a week to practice before school, and auditioned with all ARCT level pieces. Basically I crushed my audition, and the classical guitar prof told me the same day, with two weeks of auditions left that the spot was mine (they only had one Classical Guitar performance major slot per year at the University of British Columbia). So yeah, fantastic. However, due to academic differences from my home province and BC I actually would have had to take some extra 0 credit classes to be eligible for that school, essentially they have a grade 13 in BC. The admissions "person" filed the wrong transcripts in my application, then went on vacation so when I noticed and attempted to alert them she was not available. The person's grades they filed in my application were actually lower than mine, so I was concerned however they met all the requirements. THEN, they would have caught this as the persons English grade was below 86 or whatever the cutoff was, which requires an extra course on university level writing...LPI or whatever they called it, however because of a computer glitch I was one of three students able to register into English 110 without meeting that requirement. So due to a human error, and a computer glitch I was able to register and attend my first year of university, despite not even being recognized as a high school graduate by this province. Once they discovered it they told me I could stay based on the strength of my audition, and that I was the only Classical Guitarist accepted that year, but I should make sure I finish that first year at which point the differences won't matter. I just thought that might amuse, in light of the subject of this video haha.
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Rick,
My dad use to say something, those that can do and those that can't become teachers. Now I don't believe this after 58+ year of life but I think we can apply this to the situation. Those that can do and those that can't become critics!!!! This writer obviously has an ax to grind with Paul Simon. He, as a writer, should be objective enough to separate the art, skill and person from one another. It's like, say I don't like Fleetwood Mac's political affiliation but, I love their music. Then, I have no right to critique their music based on what their beliefs are aside from their music. I have a niece that is a editor for a medical company and she reads articles like this all the time that look like no one is editing any of their works. Crazy that you would put out articles without at least reading them and editing their content and grammar. By the way, love your rant. Have a nice day, and keep it up! Love your videos.
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Rick, you are a first rate interviewer, no one better. You've done many first rate interviews with many of the top tier music artists of our time -- no one's interviewed more nor better.
But this interview with Al Dimeola is one for the ages. I don't "want" to put a superlative label on it like "the best," but if there is a 10 out of 10, you and he hit it. Just like the conversation during the first 20 minutes where he describes "getting" the perfect take when recording, this 1-1/2 hour interview is a perfect glimpse into this talented master's mind. For me this is a perfect take.
At 21:30, you cut to him demo'ing on the classical guitar, and just like the story about Paco loosening up with a little weed, Al loosened and warmed while playing that piece(s) until he was so loose, lucid, and friendly for the final hour as he shared a dozen little secrets that guide his style and art. I will be listening to this interview over and over again.
I have been watching you for years and learned both to listen better and learned things to listen for. I had thought (because I don't know any music artists) that YOU brought your education, practice, diverse work experience, and personally skillful artistry to bear to make you see music both as a whole yet more discreetly with more understanding than anyone else . . . until this interview. Al Dimeola is a real artist demonstrating both musical artistry together with a genius talent that he's spent a lifetime honing. Without any denigration to any of the other top artists that you've interviewed, this guy Al Dimeola checks the box for every column under musical mastery.
I didn't want to use superlatives but I guess I did anyway. Congratulations on a revealingly honest look into the genius musical mind of Al Dimeola. Kudo! You (and he) deserve it.
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Rick, for example, when you have Sting on, you don’t ask him about tantric sex, or political stances, how much he’s worth, you ask him about the emotions, skill development of sound. Thats why they respect you, because you’re respectful, knowledgeable, you ask what we want to, if we were as smart. You do fantastic work.
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I don't think bringing up the exceptions is diving into the real discussion here. I'm an exception, I grew up in the 80's/90's playing way too many video games, and listening to way too much music and now I get to write music for video games. That path exists, but its not the norm, I agree.
I think maybe the term "care" could mean different things to different people, and even to different time periods. When I care for something, I typically want to lean in, to learn from, to create more. I'm constantly looking for the loop of inspiration to fill my needs. Whether it's music, or drawings, or even food - if I eat an amazing quesadilla I'm going to cherish it, study it, and learn to recreate it, put my own mark on it and pass it along back to the ether of quesadillas. The quesadillaverse.
But someone may also care for the same things as you or I and not have to decompose, reconstruct, and synergize it. They just enjoy it, digest it, and put it on a shelf. Or delete it from the hard drive because they're running out of space, or what have you. It's disposable. It will be replenished. It is a given.
Which of course ties into how art/media is produced. These days, I don't need to buy a physical album, I can just store it in the cloud and stream it. I don't need to learn how to cook, but I can follow this video tutorial on making the perfect quesadilla. The only problem we have is which recipe do I follow? There are so many. We have regurgitated our encyclopedia into the universe without proper curation and perspective. It exists. It will be replenished. I can get to it later. Everything is amazing. Everything is flat. It is loud and compressed and easy to digest.
Heck, even my kids all are super interested into music, but ultimately games win over. So I'd love to point out my exceptionalism and say "you're wrong, old man!" But I don't think you are.
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Rick, I am always watching your channel, I'm a big fan! This video was so heartwarming, it brought a tear to my eyes, because you diagnosed the one greatest problem in the educational system, which is two fold, 1. Many teachers don't know how to engage with each and every student and teach in variables, to the understanding of each student. 2. Class sizes and time constraints, classes have become too cumbersome to address "efficiency." My argument is, what is efficiency sans effectiveness!? Sadly, our American educational system is unlikely to make these adjustments, due to many more factors and obstacles than can be named here, but the best we can do, is strive as parents and as communities to see the children as individuals and seek out the best means possible for their comprehension and education. I can tell, the painstakingly passionate approach you take in each and every one of your videos, it's self evident! You "care" about your viewers and don't take them for granted and you truly "teach." Thank you so much for what you do, Rick! I hope that you take pride in your efforts and know you're greatly admired and appreciated! Thank you for your platforms! Thank you, Sir!!! ❤👍😉
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PS. My sister is a devoted fan of yours too. A short, funny story... one day, some time ago, she and I were having a casual conversation and we got to talking about the internet, social media and YouTube. She began describing you and your channels, specifically your YouTube and Instagram channels, and she was trying to peak my interest to "check them out!" I proceeded to address you by name, I said, "You mean, Rick Beato?" She said, "Yes, that's it!" She said, "I just love his videos!" I said, "Yes, I agree. They're so well done and so educational, entertaining and informative!" I didn't even need to convert her, she was already your devoted fan! Thanks again, Rick! ❤👍😉
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Hi Rick, agree with everything you say! I've had perfect pitch all my life, and also very good relative pitch (that random interval test was brutal though!), but now in my later fifties, I find it's pretty much gone; not quite sure when, as I'm a composer rather than performer, but I'll write down an idea, then check it on a keyboard and find out I'm hearing it in a totally different key to the one I've notated!
Actually, I've always had slightly flat perfect pitch, by a few cents (I checked it on a school oscilloscope by whistling a "perfect" A into it as a teenager!). Min was also slightly strange in that I was aware of the cycle of 5ths, and "sharpness" and "flatness" of key centres, which meant that I was more likely to be a perfect fourth or fifth out (e.g. E to A) than a semitone on (e.g. E to Eb)
One reason that you might have been able to tune the guitar perfectly (though it was probably luck!) could have been that you are used to the sound of the open strings and their harmonic content. As strings get tighter, and closer to breaking point, the overtones vibrate more freely, giving richer higher harmonic content and you could be recognizing the sound of a string at a certain tension, rather than the pitch as such. As such, upper frequency hearing loss may confuse the brain in later years.
But I'm sure that lots of people do have pitch memory, so that you can feel when a long piece finally returns to its starting pitch, or the long-term pitch relationships that are sometimes present in the span of an entire film, where the hero or heroine literally ends up in a different place to where they started, in terms of emotional or experiential knowledge and in terms of key centre; and that chase sequences often flit through many keys very quickly and either end up where they started, or in a different place - and we can subconsciously know which is which.
tl:dr - great video Rick, yes I've lost perfect pitch in my fifties!
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Rick: Because you now know the following:
1- We think this posting is priceless, and one of the funniest musical rants we’ve ever heard. And….
2- You aren’t crazy, and you make total sense. And….
3- Your family didn’t understand your question the way a musician would, so they’re not crazy either.
…and because I’m around your age, and usually connect with your perspectives, I want to ask you this:
Isn’t the truly crazy thing here that within 24 hours of you sharing a comical observation, more than 21,000 people heard it, and more than 14,000 people responded with feedback? Did you ever in your life imagine something like this? That’s what I call crazy.
But I’m probably whistling in the wind, because how could I reasonably expect you (or any mere mortal) to keep up and read this, comment number 14,743?
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Sorry for the length of this comment, but that's how it is. When I was in school, I had the pleasure of taking a jazz history course with the late, great Joe Beck. Joe was Miles' FIRST guitar player...pre John McLaughlin. They recorded Circle in the Round, but Miles was worried having guitar in his music wouldn't be well received. After Bitches Brew was successful, he changed his tune. Anyway, I had to do a paper, so I originally chose to do it on Jaco. Joe didn't want me to. He knew Jaco personally, and not fondly. He consented that at the time, nobody knew what bipolar disorder was or things would have been different. Joe was on the train in Japan with Jaco when he so famously got kicked off. So I did my paper on Miles instead. But I still read the Jaco book. I was fascinated. But I was also really saddened to read Will Lee's excerpt. He said he first hear Jaco at the University of Miami and was not a fan of his playing. He bitterly said, "I heard a lot of notes, but I didn't hear a lot of bass." Shame, really. But Jaco WAS the bar setter. Still is, really. The greatest still laud him the greatest. Except Will Lee. Too many notes for that one.
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Hi Rick, what a heartful and honest and honorful farewell to a friend. You have not only shown what a true person you are, you have shown, that we are all the same, no matter where on this world we live, no matter what race, religion, social background, .... we are. We all share that pain, when a beloved one passes and we all can feel what you feel, if we just have our hearts at the right spot as we say in Germany. So bless you, bless Robs family and be aware, that so many aroun d this planet are with you. Heartful regards from Munich
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G'day from Australia Rick.
You've struck a chord with me again. Hearing you talk of time spent with your Dad listening to music was very touching and brought back memories. I remember listening to Crosby, Stills and Nash, their first album, with my Dad. He was a mildly successful singer, songwriter and guitarist and he would school me "listen to all of the vocals. Hear the accompaniments and allow the music to wash over you. Let it enter your mind. Feel it in your chest. Imagine you're on stage singing." I did that.
We listened to many genres of music...but especially classical, opera and harmonic vocal groups(Bread, the Eagles etc) but NEVER jazz. I was in a summer school holiday 'Swing Choir' for a few summers and one year he came to see us perform at Melbourne Town Hall, in Victoria, Australia. I was lucky enough to have a scatting solo in the gig and a few other featured vocal parts. I recall that afterwards he was complimentary but clearly said "I don't know why you bother with this jazzy stuff. You're better suited to lounge music(Sinatra type) and musicals." To me, it was a punch in the guts. All those years of listening to HIS music. I'd appreciated it all. Drank in the minutiae and sang all of the parts with him harmonizing and having a ball. But then, to realise that no matter what I did or possibly achieved in a pure 'Jazz Style' my Dad would never enjoy it...that was tough. My Dad passed away nearly 20yrs ago of colon cancer. Before he died he told me "You have always been a better singer than me. You've worked so hard at your craft but I was always scared that you'd surpass me in success. So I never encouraged you." I was stunned. Not because of his selfishness...oh, we all knew his ways long before then. It was his acceptance of my art being good enough. That was all I needed to know he truly cared. Acknowledgement from someone you respect so much is a powerful thing.
Once again Rick...I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing another story from your life.
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I loved that bit. Rick pushed pack, and Sting finally admitted, yeah, I'm a good jazz bassist, played in a jazz band, worked in a pit...and he added that he could still do so today, before finally admitted he knows his stuff and merely didn't "go to conservatory". Beato also called him out a bit later, how Sting isn't just thinking up melodies, he's harmonizing the whole song, choosing his chords and inversions and whatnot. I LOLd when Sting said...that A min chord is not an A min chord until my bass says so, plus I have the top end with singing, so the whole band has to operate within my bandwidth. He struck my as humble but also someone who knows who's boss within his ensemble dynamic.
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Rick probably won't read it, but this could help to reshape his perspective a little, so here goes nothing.
As a person interested in orchestral music in my youth, it's always interesting to me to see how different the time scales of mainstream music are. You can absolutely have a 40 years career if you cultivate your audience and turn away from the mainstream, and many rock bands (and so many other kinds of musicians, but let's focus on rock) are still touring and releasing albums every 3 to 5 years. Judas Priest's last two albums went straight to their top 5. Iron Maiden and Aria still sell out stadiums. Wacken is still a blast every single year.
Last month I went to a concert of such a band. Paralamas do Sucesso (Fenders of Success) is a Brazilian rock band from the 80s with a very characteristic punk-reaggae-brass style (and yes, it works) that plays ball with the mainstream, and are thus more "pop" on singles (which I don't like), but whose albums and live performances tend to lean more heavily into rock (which I love). Every couple years they score a hit, and that's everything they need to have a setlist so packed that no concert with less than 3 hours is gonna make everybody happy. They sing in Portuguese, so their market is mostly isolated from the US and most of Europe, but they can still easily pack 10k venues for several consecutive nights. And those artists exist in every major market. It's not just an Anglosphere thing.
Maybe what happened to those musicians is that they got there first. They opened the doors of booming musical markets (in tastes, in styles, in places) and guaranteed they'd have a first row seat to everything that followed. When they retire, they'll be replaced by... nobody. They'll be forever "the great record artists of the late 20th century". Just as the great Western composers from before recordings, they'll be the great artists from before streaming, before AI, before whatever else happens with music this century. We grew up witnessing something that will never, can never, maybe should never, happen again.
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I was about to lay down, when I saw the title of your video, and I knew instantly that it wasn't about a band, or a song, etc.
First of all, I'm so very sorry that you and those who loved this man Peter, lost someone they deeply cared about put off their lives. My deepest condolences to you, as well as how wife, and family.
This video deeply touched my heart. I always knew you had a kind heart, but this shows another level of compassion, and love that you extend for others.
I pray that you and those who love and whom are in your life, flourish in every way possible.
I've been tuning into your channel since around 2018. Your videos are always enjoyable, and informative, though I realize, as of this video, just how blessed your subscriber base (including myself) are, to have found your channel.
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A musician's life isn't measured by the years they are with us, but by the memories they give us that we never forget. She was an inspiration to you, and as you teach and inspire us, you share her soul with us all. She's will always be here, as long as you learn, and as long as you teach.
Every musician in this world, all of them, form an ensemble. One of infinite potential, and one that isn't limited by genre. We may have lost a member, but that member spent her time with us teaching us everything we needed to know to continue growing. Thank her for inspiring you, and thank you for inspiring us.
She's here. She always will be. And every time you strum a guitar or strike a piano, or just do what you do, you will put that big, sweet smile, on her face, and it will light up the room. And I promise, you will feel it.
May Aunt Penny Rest In Peace, and may her music reverberate throughout the world.
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Thank you so much Rick for being Rick! You're a true master of music, the history, the originals, the music business, production and being a nice guy - and it's this combination that makes the greats love to talk to you. Whatever is on their minds, they know you can relate and actually understand, talk in a grown-up manner, no BS, no platitudes, no narcissism, no fanboy behaviour either. Who wouldn't love to have such a conversation - I'd guess they have rather little opportunity to such exchange because there aren't many people around who have all the skills and experiences plus the persona combined. I'm so grateful to live in these times. All the best to you!
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Here is what GPT says about this video if you didn't get the answer to the title:
The theme of the video revolves around the fine details of professional guitar tone and the aspects amateurs often overlook. In summary, here are the key points:
1. Equipment Synergy: It’s not just about how a pedal, guitar, or amp works individually but how they function together as a system. For example, tone and reverb settings need to complement other gear.
2. Quick Adaptation: Time is critical in a studio setting. Professionals can adjust their gear and tone within seconds, while amateurs tend to spend too much time tinkering.
3. Room and Atmosphere: Guitarists must consider the reactions and vibe of others in the room (e.g., the artist, producer, friends). This can influence tone and performance.
4. Amp and Mic Positioning: Proper placement of amps and microphones makes a big difference. For instance, where the mic is positioned on the speaker cone affects the brightness or depth of the tone.
5. Different Gear Inspires Different Playing Styles: Professionals understand that different amps or effects push them to play in unique ways. Amateurs often try to play the same way regardless of the gear.
6. Instant Improvisation: Pros adapt immediately to the tone and effects provided by the equipment, playing riffs or melodies that suit the sound in real time.
7. Character of Equipment: Every piece of gear has its own unique tone and feel. For example, an old Marshall amp’s “thin” or “fat” tones dictate what genre or style it’s suited for.
8. Minimalism and Selectivity: Using too much gear isn’t always better. Often, a few well-chosen pedals or a simple setup can be far more effective.
This video highlights how professional guitarists use their equipment not just to produce tones but to tell a story. Amateurs often miss these nuances.
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Hello, Rick! Just watched the S.T.H. video with your buddies playing solos. Had no idea you are from Fairport! My wife and I were there just two weeks, ago! My wife is from Rochester/Webster via Ogdensburg, and she has friends in Fairport, Webster, Victor, and Canandaigua. We spent time at Keuka and Honeoye and Canandaigua....Naples. Dinners at the New York Beer Project and wedding reception at Blades restaurant. Such a beautiful area, including the lift bridge which we crossed a couple of times! Best to you and yours from an old, old Takamine player, PK from Fremont, CA.
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As a CCF patient (3xCABG-2012) I can share some things with you.
About 2 weeks after surgery I had my first big sneeze.
HOLY SHIZ!!! I thought my ribcage had launched into Lake Erie! I was soon laughing about it, but it was unexpected and sharp. It gets less sensitive as time goes.
The biggest thing that they don't tell you is that "It's ALL About the Breathing." The extent of your recovery from surgery is linked to how well you relearn to breathe and how much you strengthen your breathing. That means... the dreaded... Cardio Exercise. I don't know how you take care of yourself... whether you exercise or run or bike..
But... Pick Something!
Something that you can stand to do that is cardio. Preferably, sustained cardio (at least for several 5 minute spurts over 30 to 60 minutes. Something that makes your heart beat fast and hard.
Well...
Let me stop there and say, "Only with your Doctors' Approval." My guess is...
within the next 45 days.
I biked for a while and really enjoyed it, but... good old running (I used to hate running) is the most direct way. I enjoy my runs but the best thing about running is how good it feels when you stop. LOL
The cardiologists and surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic (CCF) are actual Rockstars. Yes. I meant to say it.
They're not necessarily the guys or ladies that you would want to hang out with, but they are Real Fucking Scientists who have beat out top Med School Grads from the entire planet. If you ask a question, you better be prepared to comprehend the answer.
Rick...
I wept 3x during the entire experience.
1. When I had my initial heart attack. All I could think of was my daughter who I was the main parent to. I told the Life Flight Sky EMT "I can't die! I have a 10 year old daughter."
2. I had to wait 3 months between my heart attack and 3xCABG for a whole bunch of genetic studies. Every male in my family have had an MI or died of one young. I had 3 months of pre-surgery meetings and tests. The sugeon himself was a very blunt man.... LOL. He didn't sugar coat NUTHIN'!
I hadn't realized that there was a video tape (like a Flouroscope) of the catherization that initially saved my life. I just burst into tears uncontrollably at the moment that the blockage was opened and the damage to my heart stopped.
3. Was another meeting pre surgery when he described how they stop anf restart the heart. It had only just dawned on me that you can't sew up a beating heart.
I was the youngest patient in the cardiac recovery ward (46). A fact that I was NOT proud of. I had worked as an overnight recording engineer in Detroit and I used to smoke tons of cigs and eat shitty and overwork myself. There was a string genetic component to my cardiac issues, but my behaviour poured gasoline on it.
I am no longer in the business for other reasons, but I dabble and it is not the music that was harmful. It was cigs, shitty food, and staying up for 32 hours.
That was 12 years ago.
Anyhow....
Everybody is different, so what I described for me may not be your experience.
I gotta go. My daughter (all grown now) has my Cleveland Clinic Heart Pillow.
We Love You!
Take Care of yourself!
Medications take some time and some experimenting to calibrate.
I can tell you more later.
Gotta go for now.
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When DAW's were brand new on the scene, I was a Regional Sales guy for one of the major brands. Steve Lukather was a friend of my VP of sales. Luke asked us to come down to his studio in N.Hollywood ("The Steak House") to install/update his DAW. While there, Jeff Beck was working out ideas with Steve for a new album (that never was released, unfortunately) and I was in the control room with the engineer... installing (a slow process) which led to chit-chat about guitars, etc. Steve and Jeff were walking out of the studio to go to lunch, and Beck pops his head into the control room and says, "I heard you are a guitar player... if you want to take a blow on my rig, go ahead." So I did... thinking I would sound like Beck. Nope... I sounded like me. It was a revelation to me how unique and nuanced Jeff's technique is. When they came back, I asked him about this... he smiled and said, "No matter what your gear is, your sound is all in your hands." A rare encounter with an incredibly unique musician. A benefit from that encounter is that Beck let us use one of his tracks from the unreleased album for demo purposes which was great.
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Rick, I think your videos are great. I've used them to get my band students interested in not just pop music, but music theory, the why's and how's things are done in music. And, equally important, to stress the point that it takes a lot of individual work and relying on everyone in the room to know their role, know their part, know their business to make a great piece of music, a performance, a career. That, to me, is what band and making music with other people is all about. Learn your skill, know your craft, and collaborate with others to make something greater than the sum of its parts. Thank you, Rick, for all that you do. You inspire me daily as an educator, as a musician, and as one who appreciates a great final product.
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Hi Rick! Thanks for being an insightful person, something that seems to be rare, and getting even rarer by the day! I believe that that's your most appealing attribute/attitude , which makes for a positive connection between you, and the viewer(s). Your honest approach, and an unbiased one, is VERY refreshing! You seem to be a student of the "less is more" school, which is twinned to the Confucius standard, "He who speaks ... does NOT know .... and he who knows ... does NOT speak" is proven once again,, to be our ONLY stance, if we value truth! I loved your interview with my number 1 guitarist bar NONE, LARRY CARLTON, and I know Larry loved it too! It was very evident in his demeanor! I've met Larry several times and got to be around him enough through the years to know how he reacts to people. He can be a bit standoffish, and cool towards you if he's feels that you're not genuine, or insincere! I've had 3, or 4 fairly long moments of being with him, waiting to do some minor interview/review(s) at concerts. But in your interview Larry is wide open with a smile to boot!!! Rick thank you for your honesty and your talents!!!! Ciao Sal.
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So I just sat and watched this nonstop in one sitting (to be clear), super nice of Hans Zimmer to be so welcoming and candid.
I'm not a die hard fan of Hans' more recent blockbuster scores (as his two fingers analogy sorely reminded me),
but I've loads of R E S P E C T for him as a person, as a musician, and as a film composer.
Totally agree with him that one shouldn't notice film music, unless it's really bad, or really extraordinary (e.g., Ennio Morricone's Western trilogies, or more recently, Natalie Holt's score for Obi-Wan Kenobi).
Bottom line, what a great life, great body of work, great collaborator, and great boss and friend. R E S P E C T .
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Rick, your interviews are more important than you think, as you provide insightful appreciation, documentation and presentation of the intricate fabric of music, where no genre is superior to another, and even artists are revealed as texture and shade of tone of individuality, all at home in their rightful place in the sonic tapestry.
Above all, Rick, you're teaching us to not take for granted these artists and the wealth of their music at our fingertips.
Thanks, Rick, for being the right guy, right place, right time, who has so much genuine love and respect for the craft that its most reticent grandmasters are willing to open up to you and share with us through you some of their wisdom.
These interviews will one day become an established part of national institution collections, like the National Archives or the Smithsonian.
Yes, they are THAT unique, and THAT important.
Whatever you do, sir, don't stop, and many thanks again.
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Rick, this might be a bit lengthy, but I hope you read it. Even if you don't, I want to note down my respect for you in here. I'm sure there are many others who think like me.
I may not know how long I've been following you, but your work is a constant topic among my musician friends and me. If they haven't heard of you, I make it a point to introduce and recommend your work. I'm a 48-year-old family business consultant, but I've played guitar since my childhood, and now my young daughter is growing up to be a musician. I share what I've learned from you with her as well.
Here's what I want to say: you are among the most knowledgeable, incessantly learning, and practicing individuals I've ever encountered. You're on my list of role models. In my opinion, you've rightfully earned your place among the great rock legends. I sincerely hope you'll be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame one day - an honor you deserve more with each passing day. Your contributions to music are indescribably significant and beyond any dispute.
Why am I writing this message now? In this video, you're talking about your efforts to improve in your work. I'm aware that being a YouTuber is neither your primary profession nor the one you've practiced the longest. Yet in whatever you do, you strive for excellence, which is evident - most of your videos are practically flawless, much like how almost every Toto album feels like a ‘Best of Toto’ compilation. These attributes not only earn you tremendous respect from millions but also inspire someone like me, a family business consultant.
We love you, Rick.
Rock on, rock hard.
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What a great video, Rick. But then again, all your videos are great.
Just a thought, but, since you are originally from Rochester NY, I was wondering if you thought about
doing a video on the city, since there have been many famous musicians from the city (Steve Gadd,
Lou Gramm, Joe English, Chuck Mangione, Phil Naro etc), some great live music venues (Orange Monkey,
Red Onion, Penny Arcade) and of course, the Eastman School of Music (Tony Levin), I played in a band
that was formed in Rochester in the 70's and have great memories of the music scene. Just a thought......
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Rick, Dick Cavett was a great interviewer, but he played a far greater role in the interview than you do. If you were interviewing Oscar Petterson, I know you would have had Oscar doing a lot more talking, and we, the audience, would have learned a whole lot more about how and why he did what he did. Dick's job was to entertain as well as interview. That is not what you do. You coax detailed answers out of your subject and, if necessary, encourage them with follow-up questions to a desired end. I would rather listen to one of your interviews than Dicks, because I will learn more. Take the credit Rick, you are just a really good interviewer.
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Rick: There is a good chance you won't see my comment as I'm the 12,855 comment in the pile, but I needed to respond anyway. I never leave a comment, ever. Nowhere. This is out of character for me. However, I have been watching your shows for years now, I am a big, big fan of your lists but more importantly your "what makes this song so great". You certainly poised this video to end with your Aunt passing so as I feared, suspected, that would happen, I was watching the video at her house of you and her, enjoying the conversation that the two of you were having, that we had the privilege of watching. It was such a beautiful picture of love. When she put her head on your shoulder, when she told her stories (much better than you, I might add...) and you laughing the whole time. I was starting to tear up knowing what was coming... So, from a fan you have never met who lives on the other side of the continent, thank you for sharing this video. It has moved me to love more, to cherish the moments of the day, challenged me to not sweat the small stuff, and to keep playing music, even when I don't feel like I have the time. Thank you.
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My God!!!! I just returned from a exhausting day, out on the road. This morning I listened to your best guitar solos, of all time. I have to say, I agree with every pick. Maybe it’s because we are the same age and have exquisite taste in music. I see that band of gold, on your finger. If you ever get divorced, Lol 😆 look me up. I’m in Houston. Love what you did on that protest too, I subscribe to several reaction channels and those retarded, backwards artists, that are too old to realize, where the $$$ is at, and the well deserved recognition they could receive! Anyway, love your channel now and you will see me commenting, as I dig through your library. 🤘
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Rick, this was a sad story to hear but thank you for sharing it. I'm not sure what I can say that any of your thousands of adoring fans haven't already said; however, I'm gonna go out on a limb and hope that you may actually personally read this and see through the redundancy:
I sincerely hope you did not, and moreso DO not struggle with any kind of survivor's guilt over what happened. In a case like this, where you talk to the person hours before the event, it is natural to feel like there's something you could have done or said to make a difference but that is almost never the case. As you acknowledged, this was an ongoing struggle on his part and it was gonna happen no matter what. I would bet everything I have that the supposedly nonchalant phone call you had with him that morning was him wanting to hear your voice one last time. Because you were that good of a friend to him. I don't know the details and I'm sorry if I'm overstepping. It's just something I needed to say. You seem like a great guy and, despite how many takes you had to record and edit to keep a straight face for this, the pain was blatantly evident when you mentioned both your father's and Johnny's deaths.
I found this channel shortly after Chris Cornell's passing, thanks to the YouTube algorithms, and have been a religious viewer ever since. I recommend you to every single musician I know and many have followed. No one deserves success more than you - you're basically giving away a premium, interactive education in all levels of music, based on almost half a century of REAL experience. It blows my mind. I've been playing guitar since age 13 (Sep 10th, 1994) but had hit a lull in my 30s due to, well... life. Thanks to your channel lighting a fire under my ass 3 years ago, I now have my own music studio in a beautiful old refurbished river-side brick paper mill built in 1838 up in Massachusetts and a serious collection of gear and high hopes for my future sanity through making music. I hope I get a chance to meet you someday and say thank you for that. People who don't even know you love you, man. If that's not a meaningful accomplishment, I don't know what is. :)
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True story... Some years back, the ex-wife and I are watching Elizabethtown on DVD in bed. She fell asleep, and I finished the film.. As the end credits rolled, I was completely enthralled by "Same in Any Language", and probably watched those credits at least six times just for the song... It's just a perfect thing, still, to me.. Hearing this story, and knowing that my favorite YouTuber was behind it, makes it all the more special. I Nine is amazing. Nancy Wilson is amazing. And, the man who wrote the liner notes for "The Song Remains the Same" is brilliant... Thanks, Rick...
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I never thought Rick would ever get around to doing a Joni Mitchell, with all those fancy tunings, and flighty embellishments. She was what you heard, and a lot of, especially is you're *almost" as old as Rick, way back when he was young.
Imagine being the guy who took out her trash, with all those tunings that she thought weren't "good enough", and the songs that went with them.
I'm a 50-something old guy who still loves heavy metal, but I'm hoping that Joni sees this, and "happens to be in" a Beato youtube clip.
This was one I've been waiting for, Thanks Mr. Beato!
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Many, many years from now, when you have left this earth, the wealth of knowledge you have left behind, the infinite jewels of inspiration you have left behind, the pure joy you've brought to both musicians and just fans of music, which you'll have left behind, will be an insurmountable legacy most people can't even conceive of leaving behind when they go. The indelible mark you'll have left will be second to none. The entire music world, now and in the future, owes you an enormous amount of gratitude. Also, how adorable is your daughter?
Thank you, Rick, for all you do! We really do appreciate it.
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Queen paid tribute to John Lennon the next day.....
Hi Rick, very tasteful and respectful comments you made, as always. We are the same age, only a year old when JFK died and too young to be aware of the passing of all those other great artists you listed (though I do remember being very sad when Elvis and then Marc Bolan died in 1977)
On 8 December 1980, I was very excited to be going to see Queen live in London at Wembley (the arena, not the stadium). I was 17, almost 18 and this was only my second 'big' live gig (first was AC/DC just two weeks before)
Queen with Freddie were brilliant of course and I couldn't have been happier that night.
But in the UK we didn't get the news about John Lennon till the next day, so Tuesday 9 December is our sad day to remember. Because John was shot late at night on the Monday. No 24 hour news in the UK then, and of course no Internet.
I don't think I've ever gone from feeling so much elation over music, to sadness, in under 24 hours.
Reading the Queen archives, during the Tuesday night London gig, the band did a cover of 'Imagine' as a tribute. Reports say it was a very emotional experience for the band and audience, especially being in John's home country. Roger Taylor was in tears at the end, reports said. Queen, like so many other bands that came after The Beatles, were huge fans.
On the next Queen album, Brian would write a song called 'Put Out The Fire' about gun deaths in the US, and Freddie would write 'Life Is Real', a piano-based song about John.
No Beatles, No Queen...and no many other bands who followed
R.I.P. John Lennon
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What I can't believe, is how this sort of commentary never was part of MTV type of interview. (Though I have to say I did see SOME interviews which were about the actual music. But this was less and less the case) Of course for the most part, journalist music critics never were schooled into music. The point I'm making is, if it were for enthusiast professional musician-commenters in the style Rick is doing this tremendously well, mainstream music industry wouldn't suck as much. Good thing is, Rick is underlining the gems in popular music today. He's not just throwing some superlatives, but he SHOWS what is musically going on in the 'gem-songs' and legendary artists/groups in their artistry. No streetwise bullshit, just actual facts and aspects like musical sound, texture, chord progessing, phrasing in melody and rhythm. Also what I like: Rick is that much of a music lover; popular, classical eras, jazz..it's all there. To me this would be THE CHANNEL in the time were all music theory puzzle pieces unveiled themselves to me when I was scrutining how to play all these songs I liked on the piano and my weeks were filled by one after another epiphany on how music evolved in harmony and time. A lot of young musicians feel kind of lonely when going through this process, but feel more connected kind of related to the musicians/bands they're listening to. How cool it is, nowadays 15 yr olds can watch this channel sharing the awe of good music boosting their development in essences to songwriting and creativity. This must lead up to a lot of good music in the future.
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Music is getting worse not just because people are spending more time on social media, it's getting worse because it's becoming essentially MEDIATED by social media. And Rick has referenced this quite a bit but didn't make it such a point here - the extent to which top 40 stuff in particular is seemingly being released FOR TikTok, and the extent to which TikTok with the necessarily short attention spans and gimmicky visual accompaniments is clearly changing the nature of the music people are both producing and consuming.
Look at Google trends for anything to do with HISTORY liekwise, look at the way enrollments in history degrees have fallen off a cliff in recent years. Future genetions are just going to live in an eternal vapid, shortform present.
Social media plays to so many of the lowest common denominator regressive tendencies in human psychology, but I don't know what you do about it.
Banning it is clearly not the answer, but it's very hard to conceive how you'd regulate it in a way that enforced quality content, in-depth longform topical engagement, genuine debate rather than shouting and abuse, etc.
I think future generations are going to view the advent of social media as a tipping point towards a lowest common denominator version of humanity. I think the only way you push back is by participating on the platforms with quality content.
So Rick is doing exactly the right thing for the future of humanity by raising these issues, and especially by using this medium to do it.
And if you're not attracting a level of abuse you're probably not doing it right. More power to Rick's arm.
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The most under rated rock guitarist on earth is actually... Rick Beato. My humble opinion. There is, still to this day, nothing he can't do, and even with, as his words, some age related loss of dexterity, he is over the top in musicallity, knowledge, earing complexity, and execution for anything he plays sounds the best. I would listen to him jamming all day long and You, sir, are the reason why i picked up the guitar at 50 years old after a life of being a pianist.
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The issue regarding the lack of interest in music today has to do with a number factors other than the just the availability of good quality music. This generation has so much more media choice today than 50 years ago when the music business was at its peek. The current generation have laptops, iPhones, iBooks, iPads games consoles streaming videos, games, books, music, information, shopping on line and of course social media. It’s no wonder they don’t spend their time listening to music especially when what’s available is either a remake of what’s already been done or just pop garbage. You only have examine how the young today utilise their time to see why the interest in musical creativity is in decline. This generation spend much more of their available leisure time and energy in different and more varied activities including gaming, sport, cinema, travel etc the time they have available for music is less and less. Some schools now don’t include music on their curriculum.
It is a fact that technological investment is no longer focused on the creative part of the music business because the young have their interests focused on other technologies and other more apparently “accessible” media. They really don’t know what they are missing.
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Rick has such a great personality, after watching his videos , I feel like I just hung out with an old Buddy listening or Jamming ,…I’m a Musician and have the same thing, …boxes of 100s of Cassettes from 4tracks and Reel to Reel tapes , and Mini-discs where I used to put all the masters once,..I can’t listen to them all ,….we grew old and have kids now ,..but sometimes I’ll just reach in and pick a tape ,..like a lottery,…and sometimes I’ll even run the old songs into Cubasis on my I-pad and add some Mastering-Track effects and EQs,…it really can totally salvage an old song. I’m always in a better mood after watching his Show though.
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Excellent video, Rick. One more thing to consider about Beethoven's sense of pitch was that pitch was not standardized then as it is today, Often, it was around A=415, which is about a half-tone lower than our A=440. The "original instrument" ensembles that have proliferated in the last decades usually play at about 415. So, maybe the "9th in D-flat" you played was how it really sounded then. BTW, I'm also a tinnitus sufferer, and as with you, it comes and goes, often on a daily basis. Sometimes, I'll be listening with excellent hearing and drift briefly off to sleep --- then awaken to bad ringing. Or vice versa. Frustrating, isnt' it? Anyhow, we really enjoy your channel. Take care.
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Sorry, I know this is unrelated, but you recently did The Doobie Brothers video on your livestream and mentioned that you have never covered them in a video before and now Jim Croce that you have not previously visited. I'm sure, despite your numerous wide ranging videos, there are plenty more amazing artists that you are yet to cover, but they don't always come to mind until you do a video about them. That said, earlier I was listening to a playlist and I Feel Free by Cream came on and the layered intro reminded me of your comments about the layering at the beginning of Paperback Writer and it occurred to me that, whilst you have mentioned Eric Clapton many times in your videos, I don't recall anything specifically about Cream. Maybe I'm just not remembering or maybe they have been covered within a compilation that I've forgotten about, but I did a quick search of your channel for Cream and, although Eric Clapton comes up at the beginning of the search results, I didn't see any mention of Cream.
Anyway, I think I have probably said Cream enough now.
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Thank you for this Rick. Like you, I am rarely star-struck. However, the two celebrity passings that had the most profound impact on me were John Lennon (like you, my memories of that day and the following weeks are still painfully vivid). Second, as a saxophonist, losing my idol, Mike Brecker was deeply grievous. (By the way, if you ever want to feel humble as a saxophonist, choose a virtuoso like Brecker as your standard.) Lennon’s death was painful because it was senseless (especially since he was once again making great music) and Brecker’s death was tragic because, like so many great saxophone virtuoso’s he had so much more to give. He was a humble soul and a truly beautiful spirit. Like you, I find solace (even to this day) in listening to Brecker’s work. For me listening to “Sea Glass” on his eponymous first solo album captures the profound loss of his genius. “Original Rays,” “ Itsbynne Reel” and his interpretation of “My One and Only Love” are shining testimonies to his genius, while his solo on Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy” shows that Brecker understood musical context and didn’t always have to hit you over the head with his technical proficiency to make a profound musical statement. I am thankful for people like you who share their Brecker encounters because they give us a glimpse into his gentle humanity and keep his memory alive. I am a sax guy, but I love your videos for the way you break down the music theory of great songs with enthusiasm and for the way you bring the humanity out of these complex pieces of art. May we all be so fortunate to leave behind such a legacy. All the best!
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I was at Eastman a few years after this piece was performed. Keith came back to town to play with the Rochester Philharmonic (Bartok, I think), but he gave what was basically a 90 minute lecture, punctuated with questions, to us students earlier that day. I remember a few pointed exchanges about synthesizers between him and some of the students, but what really stuck with me was how deeply he thought about and cared about music. "Put on a piece of music you really love, that you know is true, and then go listen to something else, and you'll realize how much music doesn't match up to what you know is great." Obviously that's from memory, I'm certainly getting the exact quote wrong, but that was the gist. That always stuck with me. I went on to a career as a music educator, and that advice always guided me when choosing or writing pieces for my students: even when they are very young and just starting, they can play music with integrity. Thank you for all the music, Keith, and thank you Rick for this really great interview.
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Ah, Rick. Same story with my grandma back in June. Beautiful piano player, struggles with arthritis stopped her from being able to play like she wanted to later on in her life. She was always playing and getting us all to sing, definitely a huge influence on me. Where she differed from Aunt Penny is the "filling in", because I never heard her improvise a single time in my entire life, she stuck to the sheets like they were gospel, lol. I never understood it, but she seemed to enjoy it so much that I had no place telling her how to play. She used to take me to watch a lot of classical music with her and her friends, me and a gaggle of old ladies, those were some good times. She also went in for a procedure and passed away unexpectedly. I miss her terribly, I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you for the video, it brought back a lot of sweet memories.
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It's funny, I just saw Rick's little blurb about how 70% of people that watch the videos aren't subscribed and that subscribing helps him get more of the guests he'd like to have on. I've been watching Rick's videos for several years now, and I always love them, and they always pop up in my feed, and I just kind of assumed that I had been subscribed already, and then I notice the subscribe button flashing and I just now realized I wasn't actually a subscriber. Well, that's been rectified! Glad to be a subscriber to the channel I'd just always assumed I was. Rick, your content is some of the best stuff on the go because you are so interested, so informed, and so knowledgable about so many facets of music, the music industry, and really are a great educator and ambassador of music!
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@RickBeato Um.. No...its not simplistic. I play and write music. 25 years. So please dont patronize me mate. I get your reference to 'rock n roll' , not just being about a sound, but also an aura, and way an artist is. but in my opinion, she is not. In fact, after I saw her Vogue stuff, I was like, really, ? A little too early in her career to start acting all pre madonna, or even, early 80s Madonna in fact! I think you need to make a video of what YOU think classifies as rock, rock and rock...or what you prefer to call it,. Billie Eyelash, at best is alternative pop. And I think quite contrived in her attempt to be 'different. Kurt Cobain...was not. Wht he killed himself. Hated it. If she shoots herself in the head with a shotgun...Ill happily apologize to you! Anyway..thanks for the response. Makes me feel alive for once.
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I'm a fan - this is my first critical comment of you or the site.
Lists of 'Bests' will always be subjective, so your selection will always be different to mine. Given your background and experience, certainly more informed. But if you set the parameters of a list, at least stick to them: Singer Songwriters of All Time
Elton John is not a singer-songwriter (look up Bernie Taupin)
Simon & Garfunkel are not a singer-songwriter
America are not a singer-songwriter
Stephen Sondheim was not a singer-songwriter (as you point out) and then credit Judy Collins
By this point, the list was just a series of songs you like
And ALL TIME?? Did nothing happen before and after the 70s?? And I thought you were a fan of The Beatles? McCartney and Lennon might be co-creditied, but they wrote solo. Ditto Ray Davies from The Kinks, And while squeezing Brits into your US-dominated list, I'll thrown in David Bowie, Sting, Elvis Costello, Noel Gallagher, Kate Bush, Ewan MacColl, Freddie Mercury, Gerry Rafferty, Richard Thompson...
But if you can't get across the pond, at least go north of the border. How can your list exclude Leonard Cohen? And if you don't, consider Billy Joel. Really!
Oh yes, and an up-and-coming singer-songwriter called Stevie Wonder
PS - How much were your choices influenced by the style and range of your vocalist?
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Wait... leave a comment?.. but you won't read them because they are just a reflection of us?.. but you really want to know how we feel about this subject?... im sorry Im confused.. But, by the way, 19 minutes into the Nuno interview.. without exaggeration, helped my climb out of the deepest depression I have ever known. Fortunately, im not an addictive personality, but I was addicted to performance, the stage, the crowd, and when I was forced to make a decision that extinguished that... well... Thank you for that interview. thank you for the channel. and, I guess, I hope you read this comment... it would feel good to know you got it. best, R.C.
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Do you ever just mope around, reminisce and think all the great times are just in your memory and record collection? Then something like the Tribute Concert for Taylor Hawkins, and an interview like this comes around and you realize - rock is still alive, cool people are still around, well....thank you Rick, your stuff is always fascinating, passionate, and yeah, you might have broke this band. Going to check all their stuff out now. Way to go! You may have one, I don't know about it, but you'd be great at facilitating a podcast! Keep it up.
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