This improvisation left me speechless... [Julian Lage]
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unbelievable. Julian is amazing.
he seems so humble and kind
Right! He seems like a super wholesome, kind gentleman, which you love to see.
You too
Same goes for you, Mateus!!! You both are a couple of my favorite guitarists out there :D (and Paul is up there too, and he DEFINITELY takes the top spot for best interviewer in the guitar scene)
Yeah he really is
Having the tab music running below the performance (at that color and scale) is GOLD. Best example of production I've seen on TH-cam.
Julian is the oddest combination of unreasonably humble and unbearably skilled. I'm blown away by his playing, but even more so by how uncomfortable he seems to be with the praise he rightly deserves. We're unbelievably lucky live during his lifetime.
I often find the greatest to be the most humble. The more I see people with an attitude less than humble I know instantly they're not as good as they think they are
Humility seems to be a theme amongst the truly great guitarists. Govan, who I truly believe to be the greatest currently, is a truly humble and nice guy as well.
When julian smiles and makes little noises while he plays, you know he's in his happy place. A national treasure, as is Paul for sharing this content.
adorable really.
yes! this! reminds me of Glenn Gould's hummings and mumblings over his piano playing
I literally can't listen to him for this reason.
@@Beardyoldsalt You have gotta be kidding.... it's one of the best parts! Lots of jazz musicians do it, too.
@@coma13794 Like nails on a chalkboard. I do enjoy his playing.
I went to a concert by David Russell, the classical guitarist. He was playing Bach’s Chaconne, and at one point he played a section I didn’t recognise. It was a magnificent rendition of the piece, and he got a standing ovation.
I asked him about the section I didn’t recognise. He said “I got lost in the middle, so I improvised in the style of Bach back until I got to a place I recognised”
It was seamless.
That’s incredible, do you know if there’s a video of that anywhere?
what's awesome is just how casually epic he is... the humble 'that was fun' reaction he emotes after he plays makes it even better
Julian is a massive influence. Next level player. I stood in front of him (and filmed) at the namm show at the Collings booth and it’s still some of the best guitar playing I’ve ever heard. And he’s a super nice guy too, as you know.
Best part is seeing how truely happy he is playing. The smiles when he does something he knows will blow minds haha 😂
Saw this dude live in Hamburg three months ago. Flew from Greece just for the show. I didn't regret it, best guitar player I've ever seen perform live
I was amazed hearing Julian at Newport Jazz eighteen years ago. I knew he was and is special.
Την επόμενη φορά παρε με και εμενα :D
julian always seems like the absolute kindest, most genuine soul ever. next level player and so down to earth.
Peter Mazza is like this too. They are just beautiful humans who are also monsters!
julian is one of the most wonderful guitarists, and seems to be a wonderful person too. Thank you for sharing this with us Paul. Any time I feel at a bit of a loss with my playing, I will listen to Julian. His music shows me there's an infinite number of ideas to pull from when playing, and when each one deserves their moment
I first heard Julian on mandolinist Dave Grisman’s Dawg CD and he was only 11 years old. I was blown away then, but I marvel at who he is now as a guitarist/musician. Thanks for sharing this Paul.
I saw him at SFJAZZ. His music is transcendent. This improvisation, though, is one of his best I've ever heard. Thanks so much for sharing his music, Paul!
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Same hehe
Exactly 😂
How do you say “things that are always done” without saying “things that are always done “
I also done that and then left half way through
Yeah, automatically. I was like where did this come from
Skip to 3:38 if you just want to hear the music.
An absolutely incredible technique, at the service of musicality. Just wonderful ! I've already listened to it 100 times in 3 days... Thanks so much for that.
Julian seems to be the sweetest person in the world
He really is, I was at a small masterclass that he gave and it was so beautiful. He’s a very gentle and considerate soul.
@@adriand7949 Same, I got to enjoy a masterclass with him in Nashville and it was life changing.
Even a beginner can learn to improvise on the fly. As you advance on your guitar journey, more and more advanced music will natural come. Julian is super cool and he is certainly not the only one out there.
That resolution is divine
My hand cramps every time i watch Lage play 🤣🔥👏🏻
FINALLLLLLLLY, between you and Mr Beato, it's great to see Julian getting the recognition. He's from another planet.
He had a documentary made about him when he was 8, feels like he’s been getting a lot of recognition for most of his life
@@doyourbest999 I feel like there's a lot of material from when he burst onto the stage as a child prodigy....not so much in recent years, despite his incredible studio and live work.
Well he certainly is a *universe-class* guitar player. No doubt about that!
Einfach großartig! Jemand, der das Gitarrespielen so beherrscht, darf man wohl ganz banal als Guitar Hero bezeichnen.
Respekt! Ganz große Kunst!🎸🎶💎
I had the privilege of "running" sound for Julian years ago for one night at a theater in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I say "running" because it was very minimal sound reinforcement. It was a great night. Left a lasting musical impression and such a nice guy.
Mark Lettieri's solo on Can't Wait for Perfect live with Bob Reynolds. It's something else, it's in my heart. By the way, it was recorded live during a concert at the Blue Whale Jazz Club in Los Angeles, just like the Julian Lage's "I Will Be Seeing You" famous live performance :)
You asked for favorite improvisation I've witnessed. Around 1984 at Ft Bragg {Liberty}/Fayetville NC, I'm in the Army barracks and someone mentions that Robin Trower is playing at the pool bar called the Flaming Mug downtown. I grab my keys and drive in a straight line to the bar, order a beer, find the stage, examine the pedals to guess which one is Robin Trower and post up at the stage edge three feet in front of that spot. I guessed correctly. The show begins, people don't know him so they keep shooting pool. Only about 8 of us who knew his legendary status are huddled together {behind me} and I watched every note. Robin rolls his eyes back into the top of his skull and just lets go when he solos. It is spiritual, psychedelic, hypnotic and mesmerizing to watch his fingers go while he leans back wrinkled, frail like he might collapse at any second but magic is coming out of the amp. He played the whole Bridge of Sighs album. Too Rolling Stoned was unforgettable.
As someone fortunate enough to have seen Robin Trower live myself, I must say that would have been incredible.
It's all theatrics. Pure foolishness.
Oh, that is so relaxed and beautiful. Those opening chords are speaking to me as tho it was Ted Greene. thank you so much.
Julian really is a generational talent. His sense of dynamics and phrasing is unmatched
I’m always blown away by how humble Julian is, what an incredible gift of a human being.
That was Incredible...thank you!!
Thank you for this one... Julian is the modern Mozart on guitar. There's a lot of talent out there, but Julian is a timeless master of guitar.
Mozart was also associated with the 'global minority'.
Still persisting and we can be proud.
No way you post this video right now... I've been obsessing over this song for the past 2 weeks trying to learn how to play it. Part of me is excited that I'm making progress. The other part is depressed that I'll never sound like Julian lol
Stay on it brother. Dream big. Aim high. Your muse will help. Abandon doubt. Find that happy place. We are all behind your reaching.
My favourite improvisors:
Ted Greene: the Baroque improvisation and his ability to modulate any song into any key is beyond comprehension. His knowledge of "chord chemistry" (his term) is inspiring and he deserves far more recognition as one of the great guitar players of the 20th century
Julian Lage: all the reasons you mentioned, but his touch and use of tension are beyond comparison
Gutherie Govan: chameleon man who can shred across any genre and also has an immaculate ear for melody. Hollywood Woman and the intro solo on Wonderful Slippery Thing are two of his greatest
The common thread with all of these players, and the thing that I (and I'm sure many amateur musicians struggle with) is that they never play a song the same way twice. Their performances are not reconstructions of the recording, but an entirely new take on the piece, and they do that every time. Guitar players in particular are prone to getting stuck in boxes: scale shapes, chord shapes, strumming patterns, picking patterns, well-known keys, memorized licks, on and on. We have our comfort zones and it can be very challenging to really see the entire instrument. These players are true musicians first, guitar players second.
Julian Lage a total genius. You can hear old jazz and other traditions and music in he’s playing, yet so fresh and modern sounds like no other. He seems to be from another planet yet so humble and down to earth😎
The thing I love about Julian's playing is that he makes every note so rich and satisfying yet still finds the space to let every one of those notes breathe.
He once said that each note has its own volume. Digest that.
@@schincat Most guitarists can't find that volume even if they are aware of the concept.
His fingers look like he's never touched anything else except a guitar :) Beautifully :)
It's incredible that he can take all of his improvisation and still sit inside of a chord shape to play the "accompaniment" chords and bass notes.
I’ve had a couple of very pleasant conversations with Julian over the years. The first time was 7-8 years ago when he was the opening act for the guitar trio from the old Tacoma Records days and John Fahey compatriots Rick Ruskin, Toulouse Engelhardt (the Segovia of Surf) and my old Minneapolis friend Peter Lang. After Julian’s set we sat and listened to the trio taking turns blowing our minds. Great memories.
Thanks for having the tabs on the screen as he was playing! I could understand what he was doing a lot better, and enjoyed it a lot more as a result. Crazy nice playing.
Terrific.
His playing unfolds like a conversation, with unexpected directions, conflicts, and resolution. It is magical to hear live.
I saw Julian play in Raleigh (NC) earlier this year and it was surreal. He makes it all look so easy and more importantly, he looks like he's always having such a good time playing music.
holy s**t! Unreal playing wow wow wow
I feel the same way about Tommy Emmanuel. Seen him three times in concert, and he is just incredible.
Hooooly... When I see you (of all people) fangirling over a guitarist (I've never heard of Julian before, but I've been subbed to you for a while and have always regarded you as someone who has mastered the guitar) - that certainly says that he is some sort of super rare virtuoso at the very least.
Read the comments here, see the regard in which julian is held. It's a rarity indeed. If you have time, look at the videos for Nocturne, I'll be Seeing You and Tributary. It'll be time well spent, I promise.
Read the comments here, see the regard in which julian is held. It's a rarity indeed. If you have time, look at the videos for Nocturne, I'll be Seeing You and Tributary. It'll be time well spent, I promise.
Also, you're spot on, Paul doesn't gush like this for anyone else. It's a sign!
Paul Davids MVP for transcribing this
Its like the dude sees the neck in a completely different way than any other guitar player. Like his brain just approaches the way all of the notes are laid it, it reminds me of a many playing six pianos at once.
I raise you Holdsworth. He actually WAS unique in his approach. FWIW I would rather listen to Lage, because the relative simplicity is much easier on my ear.
C'mon dude be realistic : thousand pianos at once, with one hundred hands.
Thanks.
Julian Lage💚
Best improvisation I've seen : Julian Lage in Paris. I almost exclusively go to metal shows but he is, by far, the best guitarist I've seen in my life.
Right yeh the tabs will help
Julian Lage has stunning breadth and depth in his playing. He plays with his jazz trio, in a traditional music duo with Chris Eldritch (Critter), and blindingly broad suite of projects with other players - including with his wife, Margaret Glaspy. He writes songs that hold beautiful melodies. Quite simply, he is a remarkable player. Every guitar player knows this. I don't understand why he is not the household name he deserves to be. And, Paul, he has been leaving me speechless for years. Cheers, all.
And he has an entirely separate career with John Zorn: he plays in an acoustic duo with Gyan Riley; an acoustic trio with Riley and Bill Frisell; and, on electric guitar, in the New Masada Quartet.
Thank you for the tabs! I know it is time consuming. Truly appreciated.
Not merely a next level guitarist, but obviously a next level Human. (Or the level after that.) And Paul Davids Shines.
Julian plays with such JOY! You can see it in his face and it flows through his playing. I can’t help but smile whenever I listen to him. Thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏻
So excited for the Julian interview. Julian is absolutely it.
I'm sure Julian was classically trained. Very articulate, and knows what he's doing - all notes have a purpose
As a sax player who dabbles in guitar, I love your channel. This was 110% inspirational for me. The tension and relief, the phrasing, the dynamic contrast - I could go on. Thank you so much for producing this content.
If a guitar player can give someone joy with their playing, that's true talent!
He‘s my favorite guitarist, just incredible. Saw him live in Hamburg this year… He‘s also just an incredibly nice guy.
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It's funny that I look up to Paul as one of the best but he admits Julian Lange is in another league. Paul's just really humble.
Paul is just really Honest 😂😂 Julian isn’t of this earth.
@@cliffordjohnson5602 Okay, Julian is Abe Lincoln reincarnate then 😆
You're right he is in another league. A modern master and genius on the instrument. Going to see him live in September!
My favorite improv I've ever witnessed was seeing Stanley Jordan playing his multiple parts simultaneously live. Full bass lines and an incredible lead solos over them. I've never seen an audience so blown away at a jazz club.
Man his acoustic world’s fair album is one of my favorite of all time. I think Peru is my favorite.
Chord at 5:53 is most definitely an A major sound to my ear and not a C# minor sound.
Julian Lage is an amazing player. Thank you for sharing his performance with us and for transcribing all of it too. Your passion is infectious!
Damn. What a beautifully played piece.
Julian is one of the talented and inspiring artists alive today. Every single note he plays is just a glimpse of heaven.
I have seen him twice in Portland, OR. Both were beyond amazing. The second time he kept doing these fugue like improvisations…. Just speechless. But it was one of the new blues / shuffles - think it may have been northern shuffle - he did the fugue-like stuff mixed with deep and old school blues stuff with tons of attitude. He’s such an excellent musician. And both times I’ve seen him he’s talked and taught and he seems like a super nice person as well.
Same! I've been completely captivated by him. His expression and touch -- otherworldly. And I learned Day and Age first, too!
Oh man, this man is amazing. You can really see how much he loves music. Just those smiles can tell a lot. He is really into what he does. And that's why he is so good. Very inspiring. Thanks Paul.
3:58 The way he smiles here is incredible! It’s the same way a child smiles when they discover something new. It’s as if his ears weren’t expecting to hear what they’re hearing, and he becomes surprised and happy with the results of his “playing” when he realizes. It’s as if, even after practicing for hours every day, every time he picks up the guitar, it’s like it’s the first time.
It's not just that his playing is so complete and tasteful, his smiling while doing what he does is embodiyng everything I love about music. Great vid, thanks for sharing!
My favourite improvisation is Hendrix playing Villanova junction at Woodstock
julian is the happiest dude i've ever seen. like he is at peace all the time, doing what makes him happy
Had to look through my emails to see when I first heard of Julian's music, looks like it was 2013 when I first saw his NPR Tiny Desk (from 2011) and then I moved to NYC in 2015 and had the good fortune to see him play with Chris Eldridge at Rockwood Music Hall in 2017. Wish I saw him more times when I was there, and I missed him when he came through Vancouver this summer. Next time.
Paul and Julian that was great; living in Australia we haven’t had the chance to see Julian play (that I know of?). Please come! … to answer Paul’s question, probably the best guitar improvisation I have seen in Bill Frisell (of course!… the Miles Davis of guitar). I think maybe Julian has taken something of Bill’s style but made his own. Nevertheless, Bill Frisell remains a legend of the instrument.
Sublime. Taking the phrase "next level" to the next level.
I’m a saxist, but the first time I saw Julian, I thought ‘Why don’t more guitarists/musicians play this way. Not only is his sound so easy to listen to, you can’t pigeon-hole him because he incooperates some many different influences into a style that constantly surprises and makes you want to hear more.
Julian is guitar evolution in the same way as Jimi was imo. I had fallen out of love with the guitar after a decade and a half of ruthless dedication, then I heard Julian Lage and now I'm ready for another decade or two I think
wow! one of many things i love about julian lage's playing is how he puts multiple genres into a melting pot and it still sounds cohesive and also personal to him. little quotes, musical winks and jokes, occasionally flashy just for the fun of it, then jaw droppingly beautiful phrasing and voicing. just a master.
The recording is astonishing too. You almost never hear this level of dynamics on TH-cam
I would love to see Julian Lage in concert with Lucas Brar. It would be musical genius and loads of fun.
Watching and listening to him makes me teary. The combination of mastery and beautiful persona is just scintillating.
A stunning number of people have shed a tear over his playing. I flew half way across the country to get back home in time to see him play at he Village Vanguard in NYC, a super intimate club, and got a little teary during Jorge's bass solo. The whole night was magical.
First time I saw Julian play, I'd never heard of him. I was going to see Eric Harland's Voyager play the Melbourne International Jazz Festival years ago and Julian was playing. I was there to see Eric Harland play, but I could barely take my eyes off Julian the whole time. The guitar is in his DNA. Every note mattered as much as the next and as much the one before. I'd never heard anything like it.
Ugh .... is that... JAZZ? 😬
Do people actually still do that?
No one sounds like Julian Lage ❤🎶
Julian playing is nothing short of phenomenal. Learning his songs taught me so much.
Beato got me into Lage,
Thanks for this. You both are amazing. 🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I’ve never heard of this guy
Saw him in London a few months ago. Super nice guy, mind blowing control over the Tele, no fret noise, no slurring, perfection
You in awe of Julian? I get it, but WOW! I will stay in my current state of being in awe of both of you.
Not just a monster player but a LOVELY LOVELY bloke. ❤
Who cares about working when theres a new Paul Davids video?
Ill work late
I first discovered Julian while learning Autumn Leaves. I came across him playing it in a random video, and his intro and improv sounded out of this world (much like in this video). I had never heard anyone play like this before. His mastery of the fretboard is astounding. It makes his playing so effortless and free and it only ever sounds like him. He has a rare talent.
Paul really knows how to pick em..Lange....wow...Youallknow Davids is a master...
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Wow. Such much joy in his playing.
Not sure why everyone thinks he’s so amazing. No offense but he’s not doing anything that’s not already been done or is massively inspiring like hearing SRV or EVH.
imagine you're sitting next to a guy, ask him to play something and he comes up with that off the dome
@@Blockoumi there are 8 year old kids that are this good…. Not knocking the talent but we haven’t heard a hit song yet..one we’re going to remember for 40 years..
I saw him play with Jesse Harris in a tiny little bar in NYC, we were just in front, awesome !
Best improv on guitar
"Spanish Castle Magic" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Live at Los Angeles Live at Los Angeles Forum, 4/26/1969 it's on YT. headphones essential and sit down, do nothing, just listen
@pauldavids did you listen to his live solo on St. Thomas? That blew me away!