Janek Gwizdala - Practicing and 'Traffic' improvisation

[tgilles1979]

on janeks wilkipedia page it says he appears with marcus miller on 'Free' this can't be right can it? aside from that I think it's terrible that he interviews all these famous musicians and uses their fame to prey on high school aged bass geeks to go to his website and buy his online lessons. pretty shameful if you ask me.

[conoreso]

this was brilliant and very inspiring to watch , janek took this on a really nice trip :) i need myself a looper an delay!

[BoxXxeR8]

I am amazed.

What a nice Traffic.

[koyubass]

Great! Very creative and musical. Impressed.

[Zombbg4]

I knew he'd start out with the half steps, perfect car horn emulation.

[Vinterless]

Great improvisation! He is painting landscapes with that bass.. great inspiration! thanks Janek and TC Electronic for this awesome material ;)

[MrBribass]

sorry l removed all my comments but if you knew what my gig guide and sessions amountted to you would only be jealous, im a fulltime bass guitarist and plays all styles of music very well, by the way l checked out your page to, well ......................

[Zombbg4]

@MrBribass Also quite humble I see.

[Techdrome]

He meant that September 11 by Victor Wooten was the worst or the best solo he has ever seen???

[janekgwizdala]

@Techdrome absolutely not! I thought it was one of the most amazing things I had ever seen. I've been in the US rather a long time and use the word "bad" as a positive thing...

[littlebuddha1977]

@MrBribass Apologies if i'm mistaken, but, does janek not have more gigs than you? To be honest I think your completely missing the point of this piece of outstanding improvisation. The fact is music played on an instrument is a note of self expression, not every note we play as musicians must be in search of a gig rather every note we play should be in search of a greater understanding of sound.

[littlebuddha1977]

Both Janek and I share a common outlook that we are musicians who play the bass and not bass players who play music, perhaps if you consider the difference you will appreciate this video more. There is a delightful irony in your comment of course, as Janek is actually playing this piece on a paid gig!

[Techdrome]

from 9th minute it gets great:)

[rockonjosh]

This is absolutely mind blowing. What incredible creativity and vision.

[alexbassguy1]

@MrBribass: But that's not the point. Of course it will never get you a gig, and you would be laughed off the stage if you tried to audition for something using this concept. It's just a cool concept that you can do to challenge your own creativity. I've had people request similar things of me at open mics.  Best one anyone ever requested was "Godzilla has a pink egg." It's not easy lol. Yes, it sounds dull and uninteresting, but again, it's more of a practice/challenge than it is a song.

[AlCaldwell11]

I love that you're very honest with everyone about "Real" music.We have processed music that has been pasteurized like cheese and we have living music that is based upon instant thought.Thank you so much for thinking when you play. I miss being moved by music these days.

[DuxJerome]

I wonder what your improvisation of "traffic" would be.

[MrBribass]

l will stand by my words, this wont get you a gig or pass any audition with any working band. I know your biased, you have to be because the guy is using your gear. Im sorry if l offened you with my comment but l stand by my every word.

[tcelectronic]

@MrBribass No worries, non taken. - I'm not trying to work towards a common understanding, and I appreciate your opinion:)

[eeobeeob]

@MrBribass I respect your opinion but I think you may be missing the point here. In the bigger picture the goal of music isn't always getting gigs, or making money with a working band. This is for the sake of novelty, fun, and experimentation.

[Samymakintosh]

@MrBribass Man I think that You are against the creativity, your comments are so " basic " and at last without any interesting point ! Janek is an extraordinary amazing bass player ! he won the recognition of all the greatest bass players , so Get your mentality out of there ...

[tcelectronic]

@MrBribass I dissagree. A good impro and good info communicated brilliantly. - Maybe I'm biased? :) (or boring..)

[tanbo15]

this is amazing....im suprised it doesnt have more views......thats art right there!

[MattFightsFire]

Janek really is a killer musician

[bobowoowoo]

great!!