Hi Nick, I take it you've actually listen to the performance and read my comment correctly? If you listen to the piece as he plays it in this video the tempo is all over the place. When he starts it's actually quite relaxed, but then loses it big time as the piece progresses. There is nothing ridiculous in what I say. Listen to what he plays, and listen to how the he jumps beats from one section to another. By all means do a chart you're own way, but make sure you get the basics nailed first!
@quinnjin2 It's called Rubato, literally "robbed" or "borrowed" time, where the player speeds up and slows down according to the perceived emotional needs of the piece.
Man, you need to try being a harpist! If you ever go to an orchestral concert, and arrive early, you'll see the poor harpist up there on her own twenty minutes before everyone else, tuning dozens and dozens of strings.
Well, I couldn't play a Stick but I do play bass guitar and have done for 20 years. This is just way too fast and lacks that real steady swing as a result. He's playing it at 'gig' speed :)
Get that tempo and swing nailed and the notes will sing more, especially in the bass line, they're not being held on long enough to hold down the groove.
@fourfingerfunk ridiculous comment. Jazz tunes and tempos are open to interpretation, that's the nature of the artform. Lacks swing? When tunes speed up, swing flattens out, but it's still there- I think the choice of Stick would be enough clue that this player isn't concerned with parroting Brubeck's 50-odd year old recording. You're entitled to your opinion- you can think it sucks- but telling this guy "the right way" to interpret a jazz chart and hold down a groove is ridiculous.
Hey man I've been playing music for over 5 years and that is nothing for musicians. I promise if anyone picked up a Chapman stick, for I don't know a year or even two , they would still be having a lot of trouble with their control. I'm just saying this instrument is like being two people, one hand wants to do one thing while the other another. Oh and Leo is a frekin' badass and I take my hat off to you Chapman and fellow stick players.
The purple areas are fret markers placed at 4th intervals. I like the visibility of the linear inlays more than the dot inlays although I've owned many more Sticks with dot inlays.
Awesome playing man! I like the tone you get too, it's a little brighter than other sticks I've heard. Seriously great skills. Thanks for posting!
musicajuro 1 week ago
Hi Nick, I take it you've actually listen to the performance and read my comment correctly? If you listen to the piece as he plays it in this video the tempo is all over the place. When he starts it's actually quite relaxed, but then loses it big time as the piece progresses. There is nothing ridiculous in what I say. Listen to what he plays, and listen to how the he jumps beats from one section to another. By all means do a chart you're own way, but make sure you get the basics nailed first!
fourfingerfunk 2 weeks ago
How does he go up and down the neck w/ the bass line and not need to look at the fretboard?? :O Amazing!
idtapthat12321 2 months ago
Just great !!!!
Lee in Idaho
wb7cyo 3 months ago
wow this is real music!
OliTheBest121 7 months ago
Just heard this guy perform in Longview WA "Go Fourth" festival. WOW! amazing.
bestinthepack 8 months ago
slowdown take 5 needs to be slow and tasteful
MrSamuelRay 1 year ago 2
Yes! Love IT!
JAMISONGENTLE 1 year ago
It sounds like a piano/guitar!
Epic win!
VortexProducer 1 year ago
this is killer,thumbs up this is one they need the 5star button back for
fraterlucifer888 1 year ago
he's good, but his tempo is not solid.
quinnjin2 1 year ago
@quinnjin2 It's called Rubato, literally "robbed" or "borrowed" time, where the player speeds up and slows down according to the perceived emotional needs of the piece.
ConceptOfAHuman 1 year ago
Excellant!
Colin Jenkinson
jeancolin2 1 year ago
wow nice instrument i wanna learn that
rocks90s 1 year ago
well done man,groovy!
nonameformetodaypf 1 year ago
We can only dream of ower brain allowing us to do what hes doing.
xxtheklonexx 2 years ago
love take five!!! absolutely insane!!!
7HEMUSIC 2 years ago 3
not sure about this
kempini 2 years ago
Nice.
randomstuff3201 2 years ago
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interesting but pick a tempo next time, plus too fast for my liking but that's just a mater of taste
slashkwah 2 years ago
this is amazing, such a beautiful sound it produces
aenima001 2 years ago 4
excellent!
kanebod 2 years ago
I bet those things are a pain in the ass to tune!
justusleejolliffe 2 years ago
Man, you need to try being a harpist! If you ever go to an orchestral concert, and arrive early, you'll see the poor harpist up there on her own twenty minutes before everyone else, tuning dozens and dozens of strings.
JamesCamien 2 years ago
@JamesCamien
i went to watch a rehearsal when i was doing my work experience for the CBSO and i noticed that XD
crazyedd123 2 years ago
Pretty impressive. The improv section was very well done.
staygo1d 2 years ago
this guy is a beast!!!
xX0Isaac0Xx 2 years ago
omg!!!
he's actualy playing bass and guitar at the same time!!!
chapman is soooooooo cool
tbjbunkfho 2 years ago
i could do that... i just dont want to.((lies i reallyreallyreally want to)
black1swan2green3 2 years ago 8
I wish I played the chapman stick. I play bass but i'm still jealous
thefoosa72 2 years ago
you should be.
niggerfuckshit 2 years ago
Well, I couldn't play a Stick but I do play bass guitar and have done for 20 years. This is just way too fast and lacks that real steady swing as a result. He's playing it at 'gig' speed :)
Get that tempo and swing nailed and the notes will sing more, especially in the bass line, they're not being held on long enough to hold down the groove.
fourfingerfunk 2 years ago 5
@fourfingerfunk ridiculous comment. Jazz tunes and tempos are open to interpretation, that's the nature of the artform. Lacks swing? When tunes speed up, swing flattens out, but it's still there- I think the choice of Stick would be enough clue that this player isn't concerned with parroting Brubeck's 50-odd year old recording. You're entitled to your opinion- you can think it sucks- but telling this guy "the right way" to interpret a jazz chart and hold down a groove is ridiculous.
NickWeissMusic 2 weeks ago
thats amazing man!!!
pequeniodralam 2 years ago
I taught this fellow to play the Chapman Stick and was quite a good student.
Signed ~ Habitual Liar
ReneeNme 2 years ago 5
i want to learn chapman stick so bad
petermelton 2 years ago
holy crap
zgr9 2 years ago
Hey man I've been playing music for over 5 years and that is nothing for musicians. I promise if anyone picked up a Chapman stick, for I don't know a year or even two , they would still be having a lot of trouble with their control. I'm just saying this instrument is like being two people, one hand wants to do one thing while the other another. Oh and Leo is a frekin' badass and I take my hat off to you Chapman and fellow stick players.
onelovega 2 years ago 3
Yes, you need to watch your tempo. Otherwise impressive.
thebigbadjohnsmith 2 years ago
TEMPO, darling............
2hellwitit 3 years ago 3
???
plomo221 3 years ago
His speed is inconsistent. Just saying.
LoFiLime 2 years ago
WOW, one of the best arrangements I've heard yet.
goopus 3 years ago
WOW! What an amazing version of the great Dave Brubeck classic.
ipafn 3 years ago
Amazing, but you are losing the "swing" by playing it way too fast IMO.
mikepulcinella 3 years ago 3
amazing!!!!
zebra619 3 years ago
This is killer. I'm becoming a real fan of the Stick in Jazz. Well done!
teebalicious 3 years ago
Such great playing! thank you. This has got to be one of the hardest tunes to play alone and solo over. Much respect.
mufasamusic 3 years ago
Feels too fast, but amazing none the less
alexou812 3 years ago 3
Amazing!
Can someone please tell me what the purple "frets" (if indeed they are frets) signify?
I have noticed from other players that there are "big" fret sections as well as the usual small ones.
Fabulous! I want a Chapman Stick!!
banduraplayer 3 years ago
The purple areas are fret markers placed at 4th intervals. I like the visibility of the linear inlays more than the dot inlays although I've owned many more Sticks with dot inlays.
tmuse12 3 years ago
1337.
sonnytsn1 3 years ago 2
sounds Great!!! I learned a more basic version of Take 5, but this blows what I know away...
Hoeckel13 3 years ago
A good musician indeed-but that song is usually played at about half the speed he was playing it. I like it better slower.
Dedaluminus 3 years ago
just kidding, actually. that was amazing.
Kevinhall11 4 years ago
why do people have to be this good at music? all it does is make me feel bad about myself.
Kevinhall11 4 years ago
good job man
Bhab667 4 years ago
Excellent sounding instrumentalist!!! I saw him 12 Jan. 08 in Tubac, Arizona. Keep it up.
haltarahaltara 4 years ago
YOU ROCK! LEO GOSSELIN!
giedosst 4 years ago