Janek Gwizdala & Hadrien Feraud @ Bass Player Live '09

[FunkMan53]

8:05 Janek starts profiling..

[FunkMan53]

6:42 Hadrien Feraud!

[kineticx]

Hey Janek, great playing and sound bro, is that a Std 104HF Markbass CABINET? it sounds terrific man

[EmileFortune]

love this man

[Techdrome]

Gwizdala has strings : EADGC, hasn't he?

[GiantPandas]

@Techdrome

Yes he does.

[bemolable]

@Techdrome ohh nice question. Mat Garrison tunning?

[Techdrome]

@bemolable Im not sure if Garrison was first. I didnt even know that Garrison tune strings same as Janek.

[bemolable]

@Techdrome I didn´t even know that Janek tune strings same as Garrison. The first one was Dominnique Dipiazza. In fact, long time ago Garrison asked to Dominique about tunning strings EADGC, Whereas Dominnique was the firt bass player using 4 fingers right hand technique in the 70`s

[Techdrome]

@bemolable Wow! Good to know! Thanx!

[IrateGroove]

Es cierto que son diferentes bajistas y músicos, pero concretamente aquí Janek se caga en la cara de Hadrien... no hay color en cuanto a musicalidad, expresividad, fuerza...

P.D. el teclista tenía que estar en la cárcel.

[IrateGroove]

Anyone kills the keyboardist!! the longest and most bored solo in the world!

[6erAnimeBassist]

fuk me why compare man these muthafukas r muthafukas dont compare just fuking love man.

[MKRT4AN]

cool!

[55mrj]

Janek Gwizdala is so fun to watch! Loose as a goose and plays like it!

[ozanazo]

janek what delay pedal are you using???

[jconf]

Does not help having great technique if you do not have musicality (feeling).

[ikeweezy]

Is this a Pat Metheny tune?

[catalystdrums123]

@ikeweezy yup its called song for bilbao I think. Come to think of it I have no idea how I found this out.

[icbates]

@ikeweezy yea I think its Song for Bilbao

[graceme13]

is janke in his socks? i just realized he's in his socks lol

[brownchambersheath]

music is intertwined with every aspect of life. You can see the difference in these two players life experience, and it is embodied in their music. Hadrien is boring, cliche, and overdressed in his playing style. Janek has flavor.

[stanislassor]

@brownchambersheath

you should remove the hay you have in your ears dude.

and he is using his own "cliché" ... at this level , you better give some respect dude.

it's just my opinion

[nathanbossoh]

@brownchambersheath

you talk as if there is a certain way that you have to play when you play bass otherwise your not a real bass player,

Hadrien found his way of expressing himself on bass and that will always be his way,weather you like it or not.

he is still a worldly recognized bass player and hes still going to probably be one of the best when he gets older, you cant really that.

[brownchambersheath]

@nathanbossoh i respect your opinion, i just dont think "expressing yourself" means running licks. I should have stated that his playing doesnt inspire me personally, others can like what they like. But as far as transcending beyond the realm of impressing other bass players, this dude just doesnt have it for me. I think its personified in his body language, and demeanor. He is a great technician, im sure he works hard, and im glad hes getting his recogniton.

[nathanbossoh]

@brownchambersheath hey thanks man,

I understand your point now, if your saying that his playing doesnt inspire you than im cool with that.

I know that some people arnt Had fans because of how he plays,thats cool, its just when people decide to say that his playing is actaully bad or he is not any good on bass thats when i just wont agree with whoever says it, not just because i personally like his style, but in general i think its not correct to say that about any good bass player.

[toderox]

WOW ,YOU GUYS ROCK! BUT I'M IN SHOCK 'CAUSE THE KEYBOARD PLAYER...... He's from my country VENEZUELA !!!!

[bemolable]

@toderox Yes, Otmaro Ruiz from VENEZUELA

[madbuzz90]

It's unusual to see Matt Dillon playing such an harmonic cacophony of low-end rumbley-twang :)

[ehnock92]

Janek!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!feel!!!!a­wesome Melodies!!

[TheEadg]

..there is your life before and after you heard Jaco..there is your life before and after you heard Laurence Cottle..and then there is Hadrien Feraud..

[spider5604]

there seems nothing can stop ruis when he solos.

[spider5604]

looks like Feraud chosed the wrong set up.

[davidhilton]

@spider5604 in what way?

[Andro1]

Janek...really appreciate your musicality...you get IT. Wonderful melodies...wonderfully connected and in the present with your art.

[Andro1]

Really enjoyed your musicality Janek. You definitely get it.

[salmonline]

Hadrien lays down a "wall" of sound. See what I did there?

[banjoman2375]

This keyboard guy is such a dope...

[shepoweb]

the face of Hadrien : " ¬¬ , Otmaro, finish the keyboard solo "... hahaha

[ivandruping]

I love both bass players. Feeling, technique, groove, so insipiring... Janek, thanks for post that vid!

[drsminer]

Man, I love the way you guys did this! Janek, I want to play heads like that-awesome! What is the effect/pedal that gives that sound?

[bassicmelodies]

Really enjoyed watching you here Janek, It's inspiring to see you get so far into it.

[badboy250984]

it look like Hadrien Feraud want to tell the keyboard to stop solo haha. he always look at him and try to signal to tell him is my term now haha

[scotmus]

Keyboard solo was fantastic!

[forisbundo]

@scotmus otamaro ruiz on keyboards  bros

[pedroamc]

Jim Carey, you are the best!

[TheEadg]

Hadrien Feraud

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[bassrider100]

is this one of janek's songs if so that would help to explain why he is more fluid like on it. but there is no doubt they are both strong bass player looked up to by many me included. ah someday somewhy lol.

[JimJammBassMan]

I'm just going to put it out there- music is not about comparing somebody against somebody else. It's about listening objectively. If we did that then imagine a video of Miles Davis playing alongside Dizzy- people would say that because Miles played fewer notes than Dizzy it in some way made him an inferior musician which of course is silliness. At the end of the day it's Hadrien and Janek up there playing- if we were anywhere near their calibre then it would be us up there and them watching.

[crzhaze]

gosh janek sounds like stanley jordan on here

[Matheond]

janek!!!

[greenereye]

I don't know how anyone can even begin to place Hadrien in the same league as Janek!! Just listen to how musically Janek leads the way with his solo, once you start listening you can't stop because he is so good at structuring idéas and building up his solo. Hadrien is nowhere near that! 80% of his solo is pure garbage, just jiving and playing unmotivated 32nd note runs. And listen to the way Janek plays when he's not soloing! Grooviest shit you'll ever hear.

There's no comparison!

[peanutbuddha]

They have different styles, yeah but to say they are incomparable and that Had is garbage is a pretty big statement.

[greenereye]

I'm just saying that Janek has a sense of direction 100% of the time, both when soloing and comping. That is a huge factor in what makes a solo interesting. Janek plays shorter than both Hadrien and Otmar, but his solo stands out to me way more. His solo is like a coherent story being told that you can't stop listening to. Hadrien just doesn't have that!

[nathanbossoh]

do u know how i know dat dats not tru.

its because i enjoy hadrien solo way more then janek even though he is much more melodic and i know definately that i am not the only one in the world. every knows about jankes melodic playin but that dsnt make him better, a solo isnt purley about how melodic you can play, uv completly narrowed it down by saying that.

[nathanbossoh]

A solo is about playing how u feel u can best express yourself.

so dont go saying that hadrien 13 years of plying has been a waste of time wen he is being classed as da next Jaco pastorius.

[potatomasta]

They have different styles. Hadrien has devoted his life to expressing himself on the the bass just like Janek. His solo may not be as captivating to you, but it what Hadrien feels and what he wants to play. It isn't garbage, and how can't you say it is unmotivated. I also prefer listening to Janek, but that is no reason to bash Hadrien's way of soloing.

[woaheasylang]

you are right, there is no comparison because its music which really isnt about comparing anyway. i wouldnt put them in the same league because theyre too different.. but to put one player below the other is unthinkable.. theyre both phenomenal. its unthinkable more so to call hadrien's soloing garbage and im sure that even janek would agree with me on that.

[TheEadg]

For me the best usage of the rhythm change comes at 8:29 (like slam dunk) and even better at 9:41. I like how Hadrien at 9:26 quotes Janek from 1:26. His sence for the spacing at 7:45 and how much he feels what he plays - 8:08.Beautiful middle-like sound. One of the finest painters. The visionary.

Thanks Hadrien.

[flobassmusic]

great playing! does anybody know what pedal janek uses? obviously reverb, but which brand?

[EfrainV00]

I think he uses tc electronics

[elsegno]

Why the name of Otmaro RuiZ isn't mentioned? He deserves it more than anyone, 'cause he' s a real Genius, yes, GENIUS, JAZZ GENIUS.

[BassicallyChristian]

I agree with buddyro57. I like how Janek is trying to get his own sound. Hadrien is no doubt talented but I wish he would leave behind the "jaco-ish" things he does. Hadrien is still a technical monster though and some of his compositions are interesting. But I like Janek better.

[buddyro57]

Make no mistake these are both world-class guys, the only thing I'd say about Feraud is that he stops playing when the tune goes into the 3 and begins that cycle idea....Janek plays over the changes better i think. Still-they both sound amazing.

[samkeen]

I think both these guys are amazing. Hadrien does come across as really technical, but what he's playing harmonically is really nice, it just seems masked by that lack of rhythmic change in the intense passages.

Janek's also ridiculously talented technically but there's less showing off with him.

Awesome vid Janek, you guys rock!

[peanutbuddha]

Had's lines are all just so chromaticised that they fit over anything (or don't fit over anything, depending on how you look at it) while playing at breakneck speeds. Janek is kind of the exact opposite, really feeling everything out with spectacular phrasing with a rather diatonic harmonic sensibility.

[tomaswarr]

Well i think there´s no point on comparing Had with Janek, they are both totally different players, Had is more technical and Janek more melodical and bluesy, it´s just a matter of taste which one you like best, but doesnt mean than one is better than the other one, is like comparing Ron Carter with Scott LaFaro, both great but different! enjoy both!

[HM2028]

@tomaswarr I like this comment....this is well said!!

[agonjazz]

thanks for sharing this, are there more videos?

[djlsb]

Janek not a skillfull as Hadrein, but he has way more feeling behind his playing

[Nekronaut321]

and what is "skill"?

[leetheviolet]

please, stop the keyboard solo

xD

[laSelvaSur]

@leetheviolet jajaja, YES!!!!

Janek Gwizdala is increible....amazing...great..­.organic...elegant...bufff.

[Thatguy301]

@leetheviolet I actually like it o_o. Reminds me more of prog rock keyboard playing but I thought it sounded very cool. The sound was a little aggressive but the melodic ideas were very nice. Though, it did go on for little too long, lol.

[ricaard]

@Thatguy301 Keyboardists tend to go long, that's just their thing...I liked what he had to say, though...

[ricaard]

@leetheviolet I thought the keyboardist rocked!

[srte758]

@leetheviolet shut the fuck up!!....the keyboard-solo was GREAT !!!

[jazzmelodicminor77]

@leetheviolet wow u jealous!???

[adhbass]

I hate these two guitar bands !!!! ; )

peace J

[FloydBlueElgar]

Personally I prefer Janeks playing its more melodic...

And groovy!

Hadrien is extraordinary! But he's all technique compared to Janek!

His everything bassist want too be!

[bemolable]

Come on, have your ever heard to Hadrien?

Hadrien has an amazing ghost rhythm and a Georgeos imporvisation too

[bemolable]

Hadrien is the best !!! No doubt

[bassplayercyp]

very good..lyrical

[NreeKelBastardos]

I dig Hadrien, but what's with the leather pants.. and the sunnies hanging off his pants..... stop trying man... people already worship you.

[rickeym42]

im usually a fan of janeks playing, hes basically a pat metheny copy on bass but after following his progress over the past 5 years i sometimes just hear the same licks over and over and over again (theres about 3 or 4 that just come up in EVERY solo). theyre great phrases but its just a little disheartening that after that amount of time the same licks are the basis for every solo. u cant deny hes a good bass player he gets some work but im just sayin its something ive noticed

[Nekronaut321]

thats a little annoying:). its cool to have a "trademark" but not a regular line of licks

[alembicbassguy]

Man...beautiful!

[basmartin]

Like your thematic playing, Janek! Nice phrases!

[erhanertetik]

i think hadrien's bass not new, but he done upgrade top and preamp i think..

[Zombbg4]

You can't switch out the top wood, that's a different bass than the orange-ish burner he used to use. This is his actual signature model burner.

[keeponroll]

Hey erhanertetik ,you'd better have a look on his myspace page , before you give such afirmation !!! lol

[grownnbass]

Itz Hads new Ken Smith Burner sig!!!!....The thing looks and sounds amazing!...Just like his other Burner...Absolute best bass player alive!!!

[bemolable]

I`m looking forward to see one of the lots of jams between Hadrien and Robert Bubby lewis at that place

[redha30]

yeah , great song , song for bilbao

[xquesmuah]

Hey Janek, try and put a little feeling in your playing.... LOL Holy crap you were grovin... most inspirational. Had seemed to need an expresso at first, till his solo!

[admiralandersen]

Hey! It looks like Janek is using a TC Nova Repeater. NICE!

Or is it Nova Drive?

I can´t see it clearly...

Fucking great video anyways...

[Velfolt]

Watched this clip three times now and it gets better every time! A perfect quartet! :D

[tomaswarr]

So finally Had has his new Burner Hadrien Feraud signature, looks cool and sounds more or les the same though jaja, amazing playing both of you, hope to see you one day in Amsterdam!

[EtherealBassist]

I love how much these guys love playing! So fun to watch and listen to!

[keeponroll]

Yeahhh !! Amazing ...Hadrien sounds perfect , thanks Janek for sharing those great moments .. Mr Ruiz solo is awesome ..such a great quartet , you all guys ,should think of developing this magical formation ... cheers

[javibasseden]

Yuuuhuuuuu!!!! Amazing song! Song For Bilbao (Pat Metheny). Amazing bass players!!!!!!

[bobdullam]

Part 2. I know some people will disagree, but I tell you that appearances do make a difference. You attract a huge female following, and watch this music end up on comtemp. f.m. radio. How cool would that be? People have a very short turn/on-off time. in 30 sec. or less they are gona be sold, or not sold. So we need to look good, stay in shape. Jeff B. used to look like a movie star, what happened there? We need you back Jeff. We need to get this genre accepted by the masses.

[bobdullam]

I disagree. KEEP THE LEATHER PANTS. and I'll tell you why....

In my band we have a 20 something gal singer. I showed her a picture of Hadrien's CD. She went nuts, and went out and bought it, simply because of his appearance. The reality of this is that one reason Jazz-fusion seems to turn so many lay people off is that most jazz cats dress horribly, and are out of shape phsically which gvies a bad impression right from the get-go.

[buddybass2]

Hadrien.....ditch the leather pants....keep the bass:)

[khan57]

what a great moment two of my best bassplayers with tom and otmaro

and the signature smith amazing

biz from france

[stanislassor]

wow Hadrien ..; Awsome playing as usual , great musicality ... feelings , and killer chops ..thanks for sharing , !!! Thanks Tom ,Janek and Otmaro , such a great Rythm section..

[ebplayers]

Hi Janek, Wow... Thanks for Sharing this video, I've added it to one of my favourites, its one of those that you just don't want to end, Awesome and Tasty, I look forward to more,

God bless, ebplayers..

[Drumman74]

All tremendous playing... Janek, your ideas are some of the most musical, heartfelt expressions that I have heard on any instrument in a very long time. Truly genius... thanks for sharing this!

[ChildofDust6969]

ive always wanted these two guys to jam. holy shit i was not prepared. every second of it was great

[DrCrazyKA]

great playin as always janek, perfect

[ellocogris]

Great playing everyone!

But I didn't know Draco Malfoy played bass that good ;-)

[HammondB200]

lol

[yogooch]

I know these guys!! Seriously, Incredible.......

[Zombbg4]

Awesome!!! Great video and sound quality too, really a pleasure to watch. I see Hadrien has his signature burner with the buckeye top, looks nice!

[basstomika]

What a rhythm section!!! ;-) Greeeat!!! Cheers...

[khund03]

Wow..... That was just..... Monsterous on all fronts!!!

[udawggy]

Nice one guys! Wish I coulda been there for it!

[teebone333]

WOW what a combination of cats!

Great solo Janek... Metheny would be proud ... Your energy, flavor & chops are untouchable.

Otmaro is a beast as usual and Hadrien was pretty good on this too.

[damianerskine]

Killed it guys! So I'm a loser and I know I've heard it before... what tune is that again?!

[janekgwizdala]

Song For Bilbao.... Pat Metheny song from the 80's......

[damianerskine]

That's RIGHT! thanks man... I know Brecker's version from Tales From the Hudson best. Couldn't place it. Thanks! You just totally killed it, brotha.. love your playing

[jacman117]

SWEET!!! the shiznats