The most humble, talented, gifted, intelligent bass player got up there and said, "I strongly believe that when an individual reaches success in realizing his or her's own vision, I believe it's the duty of that person to help others in their struggle to emerge."
Just look at drawing and painting: Space is very important there - the empty spaces count almost as much in a composition as the ones filled out.
It's just WHERE you leave the blank and let things breathe and That's a key to some magic taking an effect of its own.
That must have been what Miles meant; talking about space. His playing displays that and, as far as I remember, Miles appreciated Frank Sinatra for this as well.
@GaryNull less notes implies more attention to the notes he does play. Its like someone who speaks in run on sentences --- you can never understand what they're saying. Its a completely logical concept
It either sounds good or it doesn't. That is my criteria for music in general.
I don't care what brand of instrument it is, what level of training the musician has, what type of music it is, what Miles or anyone else thinks, how old the player is, if the player is gay, etc . . . don't care about any of that.
It's either I like it or not. And everyone has their likes and dislikes.
@GaryNull It isnt bullshit. I dont care what your criteria for music is. You said something without understanding the full meaning, and were not talking about music or if the player is gay, were talking about something Miles said. Agree or disagree, its proclaiming without knowing.
@GaryNull Stanley plays alot of notes but he does still know how to use space. Plus sometimes more is ....well more!
There are alot of players who play lots of notes but they seem unnecessary
It's like cooking. Some people use less and create a simple, good tasting meal. Others might use all kinds of flavors and spices and it will still taste good. A bad cook could make something crappy with either way. It's all about taste.
@rabbitboi Great soloists on any instrument are the exception, period.
It's people who have a "golden touch", their unique sincere style, . . that can play anything and it will sound good, reguardless of whether it is more or less notes.
@GaryNull Now that sounds better then the first comment I read. Your still not think about Miles quote and what it really means. Alot of people just think notes when it comes to improv or soloing (I did for a long time). Also I pretty sure Stanley was joking around when he said that. The funny part is you can hear that space in Stanley's playing in the video like right after his speech
Not "another Philly bass phenom" THE Philly BASS phenom! And like marram62 said, RTF is a quartet, although personally I feel he IS 1/3 or more of the talent in that band! haha.He is my absolute fav artist & I never tire of listening to his music.
The most humble, talented, gifted, intelligent bass player got up there and said, "I strongly believe that when an individual reaches success in realizing his or her's own vision, I believe it's the duty of that person to help others in their struggle to emerge."
caweir 2 months ago
Just look at drawing and painting: Space is very important there - the empty spaces count almost as much in a composition as the ones filled out.
It's just WHERE you leave the blank and let things breathe and That's a key to some magic taking an effect of its own.
That must have been what Miles meant; talking about space. His playing displays that and, as far as I remember, Miles appreciated Frank Sinatra for this as well.
Btw. look at Zen paintings.
rklionel2 1 year ago 2
Is that Patrice Rushen on keys at 2:10 ?
woodenfret 1 year ago
Brilliant,he is awesome
tatertotsrock2196 1 year ago
Only less notes, . . . if you suck, .. miles should have said.
Jeff Berlin plays a lot of notes too, .. and all the right ones.
GaryNull 1 year ago 6
@GaryNull less notes implies more attention to the notes he does play. Its like someone who speaks in run on sentences --- you can never understand what they're saying. Its a completely logical concept
eroc70 1 year ago
@eroc70 Actually this is all bullshit.
It either sounds good or it doesn't. That is my criteria for music in general.
I don't care what brand of instrument it is, what level of training the musician has, what type of music it is, what Miles or anyone else thinks, how old the player is, if the player is gay, etc . . . don't care about any of that.
It's either I like it or not. And everyone has their likes and dislikes.
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull It isnt bullshit. I dont care what your criteria for music is. You said something without understanding the full meaning, and were not talking about music or if the player is gay, were talking about something Miles said. Agree or disagree, its proclaiming without knowing.
eroc70 1 year ago
@eroc70 Well obviously, Stanley Clarke disagreed with it!
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull yea he was being a comedian. stanley uses alot of space
eroc70 1 year ago
@GaryNull Stanley plays alot of notes but he does still know how to use space. Plus sometimes more is ....well more!
There are alot of players who play lots of notes but they seem unnecessary
It's like cooking. Some people use less and create a simple, good tasting meal. Others might use all kinds of flavors and spices and it will still taste good. A bad cook could make something crappy with either way. It's all about taste.
rabbitboi 1 year ago
@rabbitboi Great soloists on any instrument are the exception, period.
It's people who have a "golden touch", their unique sincere style, . . that can play anything and it will sound good, reguardless of whether it is more or less notes.
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull exactly!
rabbitboi 1 year ago
@GaryNull hah so true :D
AtanasovPeter 1 year ago
@GaryNull I don't know about this statement...... doesn't sound right. You should really think about what he is saying again.
bassguy87564 1 year ago
@bassguy87564 Who? Stanley? He said "he never listened to him", . .miles, his advice on "space".
There are guys who can play a lot of notes and pull it off. It isn't easy to do, especially on the bass.
Nothing wrong with space, and it's needed, . . but it all depends on what you want to accomplish.
GaryNull 1 year ago
@GaryNull Now that sounds better then the first comment I read. Your still not think about Miles quote and what it really means. Alot of people just think notes when it comes to improv or soloing (I did for a long time). Also I pretty sure Stanley was joking around when he said that. The funny part is you can hear that space in Stanley's playing in the video like right after his speech
bassguy87564 1 year ago
MILES SAID THE SAME TO ME
ULTRAVANKROME 1 year ago
@ULTRAVANKROME No, he said "no notes" to you.
GaryNull 1 year ago
Stanley Clarke is one of my biggest influences and I don't even really play bass......
hebijebi03 1 year ago
Not "another Philly bass phenom" THE Philly BASS phenom! And like marram62 said, RTF is a quartet, although personally I feel he IS 1/3 or more of the talent in that band! haha.He is my absolute fav artist & I never tire of listening to his music.
TheKimykali 1 year ago
fuck less is more GO STANLEY
drummrguy 2 years ago 2
It's about time!
ssssroryssss2 2 years ago
rtf is quartet. stanley one fourth rtf...
marram62 2 years ago