Incredible, thank God for Steve Allen for creating and preserving this, and thank you very much for posting it. Essential listening for every who is serious about music.
Thank you rickstolk for posting the full version of this wonderful video. May I dare to say that this video defines music in general and I hope there's more mainstream musicians who pursue the truth.
After coming into jazz, truly, only months ago, I have listened to many, many different recordings, interviews, masterclasses, etc. I can honestly say that in this video Bill has changed my guidelines, my limits, my perception of how to attack jazz. Inspiration is at the very least. I consider myself blessed to encounter these words of wisdom, as I will use them as a foundation that will allow me to speak to the world. Musically Spiritually Emotionally . Universally!
I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and presume Pet Sounds hadn't been released when this doc was made. If Brian Wilson isn't an artist, I don't know what an artist is.
I gotta say, the comparison to the beach boys is a bit unwarranted. Personally, Brian Wilson is as genius as Bill Evans, just a different kind of genius.
Thanks a lot for this upload of historic dimension - impressive that there were such programs on TV compared to the shitloads of crap we have today. This video is priceless!!
His opening quote of the film is one of the most profound explanations of music and peoples preferences iv'e ever heard. In one small paragraph he explains all of modern music and why generational distaste of electronic music is so rampant.
This is amazing. Probably the best video on youtube in my opinion (and i've seen many videos of cats falling over etc.) Thanks for the upload. So much to think about after watching this
Bill Evans was one of the pioneer jazz pianists of the last century, especially in his creation of what we call modal jazz today, as the documentary explains.
I'm 19 and I listen to McCoy Tyner, Red Garland, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, etc. and as beautifully as they all play in their respective styles, it's increadibly frustrating to listen to them because they are all just miles ahead of me. But to hear one of my first musical influences, Bill Evans, speak in such a clear manner about the creative process, AND for him to even say that he wasn't sure of where he wanted to go with his music until he was 28? THE most inspiring things I've ever heard!
Thank you thousand times for posting this. I've seen the shorter version of this number of times and did not know someone actually had the full length version.
Billfreaks, you are invited to a beautiful Bill Evans master class on YT! The class includes an in-depth analysis of Bill's classic solo performance "A Time for Love". You will LOVE this, promise:) Type in "Dave Frank" Bill Evans on YT.
In case you were being facetious.....the "dude" at the beginning practically INVENTED late night television. Ever hear of the Tonight Show? Well he was the first host! Before Conan O'Brian, Leno, Carson, Parr, . AND he was hip enough to feature jazz musicians on live TV when no one else would even think of doing that. In fact, no one even thinks of doing that NOW.
@MarkEisenman I said that because I found (still find) him funny. I had no idea who he was (thanks for that) besides being 21, I'm not American (I'm Portuguese) so I don't know any american television from that time. I was not tryin to offend anyone, and i don't see how calling him "dude" is the slightest bit disrespecful. And yes I too wish there was more Jazz (or any kind of good Music) on television these days.
I keep some of the existing clips from this in a place where I can get at them easily, so I can listen to them often. The segment where Bill Evans states "...all I have to do is take care of the music..." and "...find a field in which you operate at your best capacity..." is particularly inspiring. His thoughts are so clear that they could be written out, framed, and put on the wall of my practice room! Thank you for posting the complete session - I'll be passing it on to all my students.
@taylor110ce You're a wise person! I'll be following your example. These are the kind of thoughts that you want to have front and center when you're practicing. The example of Bill Evans' focus, discipline, dedication, and insights can help any musician in their goal for improvement and deeper understanding of their world.
Bill's understanding of the subconscious and the experience of improvisation is amazingly similar to Martin Heidegger's account of the worldhood of the world from Being and TIme.
Great,Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FarewellAhead 5 days ago
Fabulous! Thanks for the up.
dayfornight73 1 month ago
Totally stunning!
BTW- Steve Allen also had Art Tatum on his show....now we're lucky to get Lady Gaga or Dave Sanborn!
radiokid2 1 month ago
Thank you so much for this!!! Just want to say that this is a haunting
excerpt, as the two brothers died only a year or two apart from each
other. Has anyone read 'How My Heart Sings'? Its the biography of Bill
Evans. Its a really good book that provides detailed insight into his life
and those closest to him. I've been a Bill Evans fan since I was 16, when
I discovered him on the 1996 Encarta World Encyclopedia disc. Again
thank you for posting this, as I love Bill Evans.
LaNoire27 1 month ago
Incredible, thank God for Steve Allen for creating and preserving this, and thank you very much for posting it. Essential listening for every who is serious about music.
MrBassflute 2 months ago
God bless you man for posting this.
davidobrienii 2 months ago 6
Thank you rickstolk for posting the full version of this wonderful video. May I dare to say that this video defines music in general and I hope there's more mainstream musicians who pursue the truth.
ehanbameh1 2 months ago
I wish I could play like Bill's "B" section- ha! (Or even his "A" section)
revronep 3 months ago
absolutely breathtaking 40:00
fknchino 3 months ago
After coming into jazz, truly, only months ago, I have listened to many, many different recordings, interviews, masterclasses, etc. I can honestly say that in this video Bill has changed my guidelines, my limits, my perception of how to attack jazz. Inspiration is at the very least. I consider myself blessed to encounter these words of wisdom, as I will use them as a foundation that will allow me to speak to the world. Musically Spiritually Emotionally . Universally!
Izicanplay 3 months ago 2
@Izicanplay take it easy...
giangobongo89 3 months ago
This video is just like being part of an incredible Master Class. Thank you very much for posting.
Karenwilla 3 months ago in playlist Karenwilla's favorites
Ooops, what an unfortunate statement at 16:39.
I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and presume Pet Sounds hadn't been released when this doc was made. If Brian Wilson isn't an artist, I don't know what an artist is.
VonNashman 3 months ago
0:01-1:45
I just found my mantra.
VonNashman 3 months ago
I gotta say, the comparison to the beach boys is a bit unwarranted. Personally, Brian Wilson is as genius as Bill Evans, just a different kind of genius.
mrtambourineman1973 4 months ago
@mrtambourineman1973 Absolutely. Especially given that this special was done the year the most genius of all pop albums was put out - Pet Sounds.
JasonsVinylObsession 3 months ago
@JasonsVinylObsession I think Allen's point was that jazz is a "higher" art than pop or rock, not "greater".
olflatop 3 months ago
This is great!!
TheFlutevisions 4 months ago
Thanks a lot for this upload of historic dimension - impressive that there were such programs on TV compared to the shitloads of crap we have today. This video is priceless!!
mauson1963 4 months ago
I love when they discuss "finding the avenue" at 38:00!
bnleez 4 months ago
wow
amazing just amazing
kfdisawesome 4 months ago
His opening quote of the film is one of the most profound explanations of music and peoples preferences iv'e ever heard. In one small paragraph he explains all of modern music and why generational distaste of electronic music is so rampant.
thedanieltatman 4 months ago
22:08. So beautiful chords and melody at the same time. So much coulor.
Bill Evans ftw
drebubbles 4 months ago 3
This is amazing. Probably the best video on youtube in my opinion (and i've seen many videos of cats falling over etc.) Thanks for the upload. So much to think about after watching this
17rph93 4 months ago
"Mozart loved to improvise because it was free and Bach"
TomasMikaX 5 months ago
...a waltz for bill evans!...great video..
Aleksandr2002 5 months ago
Thank you!!!
bjrockrider 5 months ago 2
What a find! Thank you thank you thank you for bringing this back to life.
redskindan78 5 months ago
@ChuckNorrisKratosLOL
Bill Evans was one of the pioneer jazz pianists of the last century, especially in his creation of what we call modal jazz today, as the documentary explains.
badhairdye 6 months ago
I'm 19 and I listen to McCoy Tyner, Red Garland, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, etc. and as beautifully as they all play in their respective styles, it's increadibly frustrating to listen to them because they are all just miles ahead of me. But to hear one of my first musical influences, Bill Evans, speak in such a clear manner about the creative process, AND for him to even say that he wasn't sure of where he wanted to go with his music until he was 28? THE most inspiring things I've ever heard!
wurzman05 6 months ago 4
@ChuckNorrisKratosLOL
He's Steve Allen.
MarkEisenman 6 months ago
"It's better to do something simple that is real." This is an amazing video!!!
Rettihsllub 6 months ago
whats the song in the beginning?
badamineful 6 months ago
@badamineful. It's "Theme from Spartacus". I know it's on the complete verve of Bill Evans, not sure if it was originally released on any album.
will0795 6 months ago
@will0795 (Theme from Spartacus-Bill Evans) sounds a lot like (Romantic Warrior-Return to Forever)
n64wilbert 5 months ago
@badamineful (Theme from Spartacus-Bill Evans) sounds a lot like (Romantic Warrior-Return to Forever)
n64wilbert 5 months ago
Thank you thousand times for posting this. I've seen the shorter version of this number of times and did not know someone actually had the full length version.
ehanbameh1 6 months ago
Happy B-Day Mr. Evans!
holleyeugene 6 months ago
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holleyeugene 6 months ago
Billfreaks, you are invited to a beautiful Bill Evans master class on YT! The class includes an in-depth analysis of Bill's classic solo performance "A Time for Love". You will LOVE this, promise:) Type in "Dave Frank" Bill Evans on YT.
Dfrankjazz 6 months ago
excellent video.
S1elmx 6 months ago
the dude in the beginning is a riot haha xD
willshakeyou 7 months ago
@willshakeyou
In case you were being facetious.....the "dude" at the beginning practically INVENTED late night television. Ever hear of the Tonight Show? Well he was the first host! Before Conan O'Brian, Leno, Carson, Parr, . AND he was hip enough to feature jazz musicians on live TV when no one else would even think of doing that. In fact, no one even thinks of doing that NOW.
MarkEisenman 6 months ago 26
@MarkEisenman I said that because I found (still find) him funny. I had no idea who he was (thanks for that) besides being 21, I'm not American (I'm Portuguese) so I don't know any american television from that time. I was not tryin to offend anyone, and i don't see how calling him "dude" is the slightest bit disrespecful. And yes I too wish there was more Jazz (or any kind of good Music) on television these days.
willshakeyou 6 months ago
@MarkEisenman not true, Sonny Rollins was on Tavis Smiley's show recently.
LoseUrCool 5 months ago
thank you for this!
Bubblelab 7 months ago
The Stephen Hawking of his day! Kinda looks like him to.
brwnhornet59 7 months ago
Great Video. I loved Steve as well!!!
brwnhornet59 7 months ago
That's wonderful. Thank you for posting. Didn't want it to end :-)
harrythepiano 8 months ago
I keep some of the existing clips from this in a place where I can get at them easily, so I can listen to them often. The segment where Bill Evans states "...all I have to do is take care of the music..." and "...find a field in which you operate at your best capacity..." is particularly inspiring. His thoughts are so clear that they could be written out, framed, and put on the wall of my practice room! Thank you for posting the complete session - I'll be passing it on to all my students.
namtil 9 months ago
@namtil i did write them out and put them on the wall of my practice room:)
taylor110ce 8 months ago
@taylor110ce You're a wise person! I'll be following your example. These are the kind of thoughts that you want to have front and center when you're practicing. The example of Bill Evans' focus, discipline, dedication, and insights can help any musician in their goal for improvement and deeper understanding of their world.
namtil 8 months ago 2
Even when he plays purposefully vague at 14: 22....sound good to me.
psychochristos 9 months ago
Fantastic! just what i needed for my essay!
tyrmagistable 10 months ago
they need a REALLY REALLY like button for this video.
dragondix 10 months ago
Man i could listen to Bill all day long!!!!!!!!!!
dragondix 10 months ago 2
This has been flagged as spam show
thank you!
boarob 10 months ago
Bill's understanding of the subconscious and the experience of improvisation is amazingly similar to Martin Heidegger's account of the worldhood of the world from Being and TIme.
Anyone out there hear me?
TheSUPERDMT 10 months ago 2
You have done a great service to us all by putting this up here! Thank you so much!
PartiallyBillHicks 10 months ago
FINALLY, the original. Not bits and pieces and excerpts. Thank you!
AManAnd88Keys 10 months ago
You're welcome!
rickstolk 11 months ago 15
@rickstolk How did you know I'd be thanking you? ;)
bratbritqt 10 months ago
You are AWESOME for putting this up!
mrstan323 11 months ago
You'll never understand how grateful I am that you posted this...Thank you
CliveBarnesMusic 11 months ago
great music...thank you!
sarodiya 11 months ago
Hi please tell me if anybody get English subtitle for this vodeo
I will really appreciate your help
Arsen2488 11 months ago
thank you!!
rriddiough26 1 year ago