Hey Tom and classmates, I know this is wayyy off topic but I just had surgery this afternoon and I thought it is a responsibility to pass this on to others. I'm 70 years old and had a positive test on a colon cancer screening just after Christmas. Had surgery today and now I'm home for dinner and watching Tom's latest video. This stuff is so treatable early on, please do not ignore your health. Many thanks, Tom for the positive way you have changed my life............... sbp
Hope you have a smooth and fast recovery. You got this, just keep health minded and your next appointment will be an all clear. Will be praying for you.
The greatest advice I ever got was from a guitar store owner. He told me to shut the Reverb, the distortion and all the pedals off for 2 years. After that you could plug everything back in.
As a young teenager, I played bad country blues in bad country blues bars. We learned to park the band van right outside the kitchen door emergency exit. When the tables and fists started flying, all I had to do was 1) unplug and exit stage with guitar in hand, 2) dodge tables and fists on route to kitchen 3) once in kitchen, dodge hamburger platters and sides of fries 4) open kitchen emergency exit and hope the alarm still doesn't work 5) access safety of van 6) bask in a job well done 7) Once cops leave, remember to get paid.
"Shawn, what you're giving me is Starbucks, but what I need for this song is deep, dark, delicious Foldgers". Best advice I ever got from a producer on a session.
What I really liked and took from this; - Ignore the 3rds if you're looking to make something moodier, a bit more soulful, longing. - Learn to read charts - Make sure your guitar part frames the vocal - Plan your escape I'd say that's some pretty key stuff. Hey Tom, we seriously appreciate you bro. This is some special stuff you post that is completely unlike anything else available on the internet. Ty.
It's amazing to me how these guys are so respectful of what Tom's doing. They don't see it as frivolous, and answer a question like it's all a big joke. I'm sure much of it stems from their respect for Tom as, a musician, and friend. But this is some truly amazing stuff from guys at the top of the music food chain. No way would I ever have access to them otherwise. The nugget of knowledge I got was: Restraint is much more impressive than technique.
I like THESE more than playing videos! Everybody's guitar has the same strings and frets and playing is a matter of how bad you want to be better. The mental and philosophical part of this game is different in every single person and we got to hear 7 people who are top level pros tell us their thoughts. Great stuff.
Thanks so much Tom for allowing us the behind the scenes videos of studio sessions. Next best thing to being there. Make sure to tell all the guys it it much appreciated allowing us in.
Best piece of musical advice I got was from my dad, he said, “pay attention to what Hank Marvin is doing on The Shadows stuff, learn that stuff and you’ll be on your way as a guitarist”. He was right. I Wouldn’t changed a thing if I went back. I still think Hank is one of the greatest guitarists ever. The guitar was the vocal with their stuff. ✊ Great video BUK. ✌️
I've taken photos at a number of studio sessions and love the banter between musicians. Talented people with great senses of humor and the ability to turn something good, into something great. When things click, it's synergy at its finest. A masterclass Tom. Thanks for posting!
Best piece of advice I ever received was to not try too hard to sound like someone else. Your influences will show through anyway and people really appreciate authenticity.
My dad told me to play the "feel". That sheet music was a lot like a road map. It tells you what road to take, but not which lane to be in. You gotta feel that.
My dad told me that "musician" was a hobby rather than a job and I should grow up and get a real job. Not supportive AT ALL. Sent me to lessons when I was 5 but then when I wanted to use that talent and apply that knowledge as a career path he fought me every step of the way. Those of you who had supportive parents say a prayer of thanks to whatever god you may believe in that you did. My father died in 1991 when he was 73 and I was 39 and he had NEVER ONCE came out to see me play. He was THAT against it.
@@eastsideeddie sorry to hear that, man. My dad was a pro jazz musician. He didn't really encourage me, but didn't discourage me, either. It's a tough gig, he knew that, and wanted me to pick my own path without any influences. He did give me a few pointers, though, once it became obvious I was going to play music. It was in my genes!
@@eightbars1 My dad was that typical midwestern Depression Era Blue Collar guy that was so typical in the Midwest. I come from where Tom comes from. The same suburb of Cleveland in fact. Where he lived was about a half mile from me though the age discrepancy prevented us from ever meeting. I saw him play several times but never met him in person. In the eyes of a father with those same Slovenian roots as Tom has, immigrants from Yugoslavia, it wasn't a job to him if you didn't carry your lunch in a brown bag and punch a time clock. The whole side of the world that dealt with arts and expression was just foreign to him and he was as stubborn as I am (My best friend once said that I would bury myself alive to prove I know how to use a shovel) and never budged. The last thing he said to me before he died was that I was a failure, an embarrassment to him and that he was ashamed to call me his son. I've been carrying THAT around for 31 years.
@@eastsideeddie My goodness! I am sorry he said that to you. I have lived in the arts, even was on stage with the Stan Kenton Orchestra when I was 3 years old and my dad was his bass player. My whole life has been cuccooned among artists, I guess would be the right way to say it. I am uncomfortable unless I am among musicians, or stagehands, or actors. Anyone who is in the arts is my extended family, as far as I am concerned, and a wonderful family they are! Through all that life experience, I am able to talk to anyone on any level comfortably. But my heart is on stage or even backstage. I still play daily, even though not performing right now. All I can say, after reading your post, is you know better. you know you are who you are. Your father may have even known who you really are but felt it was his duty to say what he said. I don't know. I have never experienced that kind of harshness pointed at me. And when around it, I either tried to defuse it or walk away as fast as possible from it. But mostly, I just stay among the people I am most comfortable being near. Avoid negative people. Of course, we all do that. And the things negative people say can still hurt years later. I'm sorry for your pain and can only say your father was wrong.
You are so very hip and wise Tom. I hope that all your students realize what a great insight this and all your videos are. You have such a huge respect from all the amazing folks you create music with…on such a high level that they will share their time and life experience with you on video, and all you have to do is ask them. That interaction is magical to watch and experience. And everyone should realize how super special that as session players with all the experience that those guys in that room have, that they will share this stuff on video…and no secret hand shake required! Thank you so much Tom.
My grandfather was a brilliant sax player, a big band jazz guy who came of age in the 20's. He was legally blind, couldn't read music, but had perfect pitch and the most amazing sense of rhythm of anyone I've ever known. When I started playing guitar in the 80's, I was under the impression that the only thing that mattered in any given song was the guitar solo. He set me straight. "Son, that's alright, but you gotta find the rhythm first" And then he also said, direct quote: "If Paul Davids ever asks you to be in one of his youtube videos, be sure to NOT mention how much your Kemper profile inspired your note choices and phrasing" But I mean, he was kind of an analog guy
Hey Tom, found your videos by chance just before Xmas. My dad was diagnosed with cancer December and passed away February. Binge watching your channel has really gave me something to take my mind off things, and although I’ve been playing 30 years or so I’ve really been inspired by your stories. I wrote a tribute piece to the old fella greatly inspired again by your videos and I just wanted to thank you. 🙏🏻🎼
I watched Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler on PBS last night and I said to myself “hey, wait. Is that Uncle Larry on stage”. After much googling for backing band credits I finally found TB’s IMDB page solidifying that yes indeed that is Uncle Larry on stage. Now, as we all know, IMDB is the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content so Uncle Larry is now my most favorite celebrity! Rock on, Dude.
I must echo the high praise for this one. It’s a high concentrate serving of cool cats and wisdom - with humor and charm on the side. … Are the artist and Tom the same guy? They never appear together… that smile at the end looks a bit like the teacher man.
Best advice I ever got was during my first time sitting in with a jazz ensemble. I was playing horn, trying to impress. Guitarist turned to me and said, "I like your playing. Sometimes, what you don't play is more important than what you do." Made me aware of space, that did.
This will probably do the Home Skoolers more good than a million other videos. Those nuggets of wisdom that guide us throughout our careers are priceless. When asked what the hardest part about being a session player was, Hal Blaine said: "Finding a good parking spot".
Jerry Reed played so effortlessly and seemed to have a blast with whatever he was doing. I can’t fathom the talent that’s worked in those studios and that town. Love these videos “behind the music.”
Thank you for all that you take the time to do for us - it's invaluable. I've been playing 52 years and have learned more about all things guitar in the past two than in the previous 50. You are truly the bright spot in messiness of the past couple years. Again - thank you so much!
Great stuff Tom ! I remember when I made my first record and got complimented by the legendary steel guitarist , Lloyd Green. I told him i wanted to be a session musician and asked if he had any advice. After a short pause he replied, "listen to the words " . A good lyric will guide you. Frame the vocal , paint the song.
Really appreciate getting to "sit around" with the best there is...and gain valuable advice. This would never happen if you didn't bring us along to hear the inside conversations! How valuable this time is to us who are hungry ~ Thanks, Tom!
Best music advice I’ve had and the most simple. Sound good by yourself. My mentors were big on being able to perform song and parts and get folks hooked just by what you are playing. It’s complete common sense but truly understanding that meaning took years.
What a fun behind the scenes video. Thank you so much for peeling back the curtain a tad more. Makes me want to call up the boys and go camping. This is all campfire talk.
Keith Little, amazing musician, banjo player told me after one of my lesson...."when you go out to gig be confident and charge your value, if you lowball to get a $40 gig as a banjo player, you'll ALWAY"S be a $40 banjo player. ASK your worth."
my grandfather told me years ago, "Great tone covers a lot of mistakes. Michel Bloomfield had such a wonderful tone on the Super Session record that even his clunkered sounded good."
My first guitar teacher when I was in 7th grade wrote “A-B,C-D-E,F-G-A” on a 5” x 7” index card.. I immediately learned how to move around the fretboard and understood there was a system behind the shapes.. I still have that card stashed somewhere in my office 45 years later.
My very first gig was with a country band. About '79 or '80. I don't know what I was doing, but the drummer yells at me, mid-tune, "Hey kid! Just play boom-chicka-boom-chicka!" I tried it, and it worked! 😆
"Frame the vocal" says it all. Even the solo should frame it or stay in the context of the vocal. Even instrumentals (of which there are not enough these days) should stay within the "theme" which is the vocal of an instrumental. Amazing hearing these seasoned pros say these things. It shows it is not just a job to them. They care about the music. That differentiates them from being just "players" to "musicians" as well. Rare to see both. I love these fly in the wall sessions! More, more, more!
Larry, thanks! This was a fascinating discussion. I wonder if you’d care to elaborate on the keyboard players comment of “not playing thirds”, “commit to nothing” I think the bass player said. Huh?! That caught me by surprise. Maybe you can talk about why they said that? Cheers!
Uncle Larry, these are priceless. I love it when you talk with the Cats and share insight. On the bus but especially in the studios. We're funny creatures. Eons of story telling, which activates the imagination, while the music activates the soul. Funny how John was regarded as the lyricist when he sometimes sang gibberish. But it still seemed to tell a story. Anyway, I feel lucky to be a HomeSkooler. More Cats!
I like the less is more 3 notes are better than 6 but would also add the distance between those notes and or permutation is key. I also like the dude that lays off the 3rds, cause we all can’t be playin them👌
My favorite Homeskoolin' so far, and I've seen them all. A little confused about the Phil Mcflurry comment, though. Is Phil Mcflurry a way of saying wimpy drumming? Really curious about this. Thanks.
I think he's referring to how 3rds determine major/minor tonality, whereas if your playing other intervals it can be more colored, ambiguous, mysterious, unique... Like if you were a painter and only painted in primary colors, RED YELLOW BLUE, or, you stayed away from those and mixed it up ..... apologies as I know I'm not Tom and u didn't ask me < but, that's my best guess / 2 cents ? I'd love to hear more, as well :)
@@dezertson2011 I think I see what you mean: if you hit a G or a D over a G chord you're always going to be safe even it's a Gmin or a Gmaj. That being said, you're prob going to know if it's going to be a major or minor chord. But yeah, I don't totally get what he is saying, hence why I am an intermediate musician.
Uncle Larry, hi ...long time viewer first time with something in the VCB. Can you elaborate on the point made regarding not playing the third? I feel like reinforcing the 3rd is kind of important - for example especially when diatonic rules would say it's minor but dang it there's a dom7 substitution in there - just to get that point across?? I don't know......might make for some good unstructualizing. (now I been watching Derek's VGG channel 82.34% too much...that's fine...)
Hi Tommy "Cleveland Chordal Maestro" of all your most favourite ever guitar playing songs. What is your top most favourite ever guitar playing song ? And will it still be top tomorrow? 😁 By the way your channel content is Ace. Thank you from the UK
Hey Larry, do you script these clips? Because they really watch like perfectly good scripted. How then and there randomIy people pop up who are actually willing to contribute and always have something interesting to say. Prime Stuff! The jam with your buddy last week - Gold! I started watching you a couple of month ago but you already got a big fan here from germany - Take care and keep the good stuff coming...
Hey Tom and classmates, I know this is wayyy off topic but I just had surgery this afternoon and I thought it is a responsibility to pass this on to others. I'm 70 years old and had a positive test on a colon cancer screening just after Christmas. Had surgery today and now I'm home for dinner and watching Tom's latest video. This stuff is so treatable early on, please do not ignore your health. Many thanks, Tom for the positive way you have changed my life............... sbp
Hope you have a quick recovery, Scott. Take care.
Thanks Scott for sharing something so important with the class. I’m due for a colonoscopy myself. I hope you have a swift recovery brother.
More great advice. Get well soon. Thanks.
Hope you have a smooth and fast recovery. You got this, just keep health minded and your next appointment will be an all clear. Will be praying for you.
Best of luck Scott, get well soon 👍🏻
The greatest advice I ever got was from a guitar store owner. He told me to shut the Reverb, the distortion and all the pedals off for 2 years. After that you could plug everything back in.
As a young teenager, I played bad country blues in bad country blues bars. We learned to park the band van right outside the kitchen door emergency exit. When the tables and fists started flying, all I had to do was 1) unplug and exit stage with guitar in hand, 2) dodge tables and fists on route to kitchen 3) once in kitchen, dodge hamburger platters and sides of fries 4) open kitchen emergency exit and hope the alarm still doesn't work 5) access safety of van 6) bask in a job well done 7) Once cops leave, remember to get paid.
Holy crap, Jerry Reed’s grandson. So cool!
So fitting he mentioned money...Jerry Reed pulled one over on Elvis and the Colonel when Elvis covered Guitar Man....
"Shawn, what you're giving me is Starbucks, but what I need for this song is deep, dark, delicious Foldgers". Best advice I ever got from a producer on a session.
What I really liked and took from this;
- Ignore the 3rds if you're looking to make something moodier, a bit more soulful, longing.
- Learn to read charts
- Make sure your guitar part frames the vocal
- Plan your escape
I'd say that's some pretty key stuff.
Hey Tom, we seriously appreciate you bro. This is some special stuff you post that is completely unlike anything else available on the internet. Ty.
It's amazing to me how these guys are so respectful of what Tom's doing. They don't see it as frivolous, and answer a question like it's all a big joke. I'm sure much of it stems from their respect for Tom as, a musician, and friend. But this is some truly amazing stuff from guys at the top of the music food chain. No way would I ever have access to them otherwise. The nugget of knowledge I got was: Restraint is much more impressive than technique.
A fellow bass player once advised me, "When in doubt, go to G and wait."
😂🤣😂 Made my day! 🤣😂🤣
Invaluable info being presented for free. What a privilege it is to be a part of the class. Thanks Teach!
I like THESE more than playing videos! Everybody's guitar has the same strings and frets and playing is a matter of how bad you want to be better. The mental and philosophical part of this game is different in every single person and we got to hear 7 people who are top level pros tell us their thoughts. Great stuff.
When I was a small child the best piece of advice I got was to look both ways before you cross.
And don't stick paper clips in the wall socket.
Thanks so much Tom for allowing us the behind the scenes videos of studio sessions. Next best thing to being there. Make sure to tell all the guys it it much appreciated allowing us in.
Best piece of musical advice I got was from my dad, he said, “pay attention to what Hank Marvin is doing on The Shadows stuff, learn that stuff and you’ll be on your way as a guitarist”. He was right. I Wouldn’t changed a thing if I went back. I still think Hank is one of the greatest guitarists ever. The guitar was the vocal with their stuff. ✊
Great video BUK. ✌️
I've taken photos at a number of studio sessions and love the banter between musicians. Talented people with great senses of humor and the ability to turn something good, into something great. When things click, it's synergy at its finest. A masterclass Tom. Thanks for posting!
I helped wire that room way back in 2005.
While there are some really good guitar channels on YT, you're just not gonna get videos like this. Homeskoolin' is on another level.
Thanks Tom!
Tom, you are a great interviewer. You draw some great insights from people. Thanks for letting us in..
Best piece of advice I ever received was to not try too hard to sound like someone else. Your influences will show through anyway and people really appreciate authenticity.
My dad told me to play the "feel". That sheet music was a lot like a road map. It tells you what road to take, but not which lane to be in. You gotta feel that.
My dad told me that "musician" was a hobby rather than a job and I should grow up and get a real job. Not supportive AT ALL. Sent me to lessons when I was 5 but then when I wanted to use that talent and apply that knowledge as a career path he fought me every step of the way. Those of you who had supportive parents say a prayer of thanks to whatever god you may believe in that you did. My father died in 1991 when he was 73 and I was 39 and he had NEVER ONCE came out to see me play. He was THAT against it.
@@eastsideeddie sorry to hear that, man. My dad was a pro jazz musician. He didn't really encourage me, but didn't discourage me, either. It's a tough gig, he knew that, and wanted me to pick my own path without any influences. He did give me a few pointers, though, once it became obvious I was going to play music. It was in my genes!
@@eightbars1 My dad was that typical midwestern Depression Era Blue Collar guy that was so typical in the Midwest. I come from where Tom comes from. The same suburb of Cleveland in fact. Where he lived was about a half mile from me though the age discrepancy prevented us from ever meeting. I saw him play several times but never met him in person. In the eyes of a father with those same Slovenian roots as Tom has, immigrants from Yugoslavia, it wasn't a job to him if you didn't carry your lunch in a brown bag and punch a time clock. The whole side of the world that dealt with arts and expression was just foreign to him and he was as stubborn as I am (My best friend once said that I would bury myself alive to prove I know how to use a shovel) and never budged. The last thing he said to me before he died was that I was a failure, an embarrassment to him and that he was ashamed to call me his son. I've been carrying THAT around for 31 years.
@@eastsideeddie My goodness! I am sorry he said that to you. I have lived in the arts, even was on stage with the Stan Kenton Orchestra when I was 3 years old and my dad was his bass player. My whole life has been cuccooned among artists, I guess would be the right way to say it. I am uncomfortable unless I am among musicians, or stagehands, or actors. Anyone who is in the arts is my extended family, as far as I am concerned, and a wonderful family they are! Through all that life experience, I am able to talk to anyone on any level comfortably. But my heart is on stage or even backstage. I still play daily, even though not performing right now. All I can say, after reading your post, is you know better. you know you are who you are. Your father may have even known who you really are but felt it was his duty to say what he said. I don't know. I have never experienced that kind of harshness pointed at me. And when around it, I either tried to defuse it or walk away as fast as possible from it. But mostly, I just stay among the people I am most comfortable being near. Avoid negative people. Of course, we all do that. And the things negative people say can still hurt years later. I'm sorry for your pain and can only say your father was wrong.
Fantastic Uncle Larry! This is like getting a PHD in the real world of real master musicians. Always so thankful for all you share.
You are so very hip and wise Tom. I hope that all your students realize what a great insight this and all your videos are. You have such a huge respect from all the amazing folks you create music with…on such a high level that they will share their time and life experience with you on video, and all you have to do is ask them. That interaction is magical to watch and experience. And everyone should realize how super special that as session players with all the experience that those guys in that room have, that they will share this stuff on video…and no secret hand shake required! Thank you so much Tom.
My grandfather was a brilliant sax player, a big band jazz guy who came of age in the 20's. He was legally blind, couldn't read music, but had perfect pitch and the most amazing sense of rhythm of anyone I've ever known. When I started playing guitar in the 80's, I was under the impression that the only thing that mattered in any given song was the guitar solo. He set me straight. "Son, that's alright, but you gotta find the rhythm first"
And then he also said, direct quote: "If Paul Davids ever asks you to be in one of his youtube videos, be sure to NOT mention how much your Kemper profile inspired your note choices and phrasing"
But I mean, he was kind of an analog guy
Very cool advice legends - give those thirds the flick! Your vids are just the best Larry. Love your work man, all the way from Australia.
These are some of my favorite lessons. Thanks for doing this Tom.
This is gold!
Hey Tom, found your videos by chance just before Xmas. My dad was diagnosed with cancer December and passed away
February. Binge watching your channel has really gave me something to take my mind off things, and although I’ve been playing 30 years or so I’ve really been inspired by your stories. I wrote a tribute piece to the old fella greatly inspired again by your videos and I just wanted to thank you. 🙏🏻🎼
I watched Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler on PBS last night and I said to myself “hey, wait. Is that Uncle Larry on stage”. After much googling for backing band credits I finally found TB’s IMDB page solidifying that yes indeed that is Uncle Larry on stage. Now, as we all know, IMDB is the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content so Uncle Larry is now my most favorite celebrity! Rock on, Dude.
I must echo the high praise for this one. It’s a high concentrate serving of cool cats and wisdom - with humor and charm on the side. … Are the artist and Tom the same guy? They never appear together… that smile at the end looks a bit like the teacher man.
Best advice I ever got was during my first time sitting in with a jazz ensemble. I was playing horn, trying to impress. Guitarist turned to me and said, "I like your playing. Sometimes, what you don't play is more important than what you do." Made me aware of space, that did.
Man kids soak this shit up. TH-cam is awesome, this is some real education and inspiration. Thanks Uncle Larry!
Freaking love this stuff Tom.
We all answered country at once right? Great advice all around thanks for the videos Uncle Larry
This will probably do the Home Skoolers more good than a million other videos. Those nuggets of wisdom that guide us throughout our careers are priceless. When asked what the hardest part about being a session player was, Hal Blaine said: "Finding a good parking spot".
Thanks, Tom! I love the fact that no one is camera shy or at a loss for words.
Jerry Reed played so effortlessly and seemed to have a blast with whatever he was doing. I can’t fathom the talent that’s worked in those studios and that town. Love these videos “behind the music.”
Thank you for all that you take the time to do for us - it's invaluable. I've been playing 52 years and have learned more about all things guitar in the past two than in the previous 50. You are truly the bright spot in messiness of the past couple years. Again - thank you so much!
Awesome uncle! Getting all the advice from people with experience. Thanks Tom!
Looking forward to the next one - see you there.
God Bless!
Best piece of musical advise I have ever gotten is, you don’t have to be crazy to be a musician but it sure does help. LOL 😂
Great stuff Tom ! I remember when I made my first record and got complimented by the legendary steel guitarist , Lloyd Green. I told him i wanted to be a session musician and asked if he had any advice. After a short pause he replied, "listen to the words " . A good lyric will guide you. Frame the vocal , paint the song.
Really appreciate getting to "sit around" with the best there is...and gain valuable advice. This would never happen if you didn't bring us along to hear the inside conversations! How valuable this time is to us who are hungry ~ Thanks, Tom!
Best music advice I’ve had and the most simple.
Sound good by yourself. My mentors were big on being able to perform song and parts and get folks hooked just by what you are playing. It’s complete common sense but truly understanding that meaning took years.
Chill time on a session we're honoured +1 thanks guys. Respect. GOLD.
I love this stuff Uncle Larry..........
What a fun behind the scenes video. Thank you so much for peeling back the curtain a tad more. Makes me want to call up the boys and go camping. This is all campfire talk.
This was such a great conversation. I wish Jimmie Sloas could have been there to chime in dang it!
Paul Franklin…….the coolest😎
THE KINGS ARE IN THE CASTLE THANKS FOR THE BEHIND THE SCENES UNK!!
Whoa Larry, with the deep probative questions…. Awesome talk, workin’ man! 🍻👷♂️
Keith Little, amazing musician, banjo player told me after one of my lesson...."when you go out to gig be confident and charge your value, if you lowball to get a $40 gig as a banjo player, you'll ALWAY"S be a $40 banjo player. ASK your worth."
I luv the studio banter....
What a great bunch of guys. Thanks for the window into these fun times Tom.
my grandfather told me years ago, "Great tone covers a lot of mistakes. Michel Bloomfield had such a wonderful tone on the Super Session record that even his clunkered sounded good."
My first guitar teacher when I was in 7th grade wrote “A-B,C-D-E,F-G-A” on a 5” x 7” index card.. I immediately learned how to move around the fretboard and understood there was a system behind the shapes.. I still have that card stashed somewhere in my office 45 years later.
What a great video! So much experience and wisdom. Thank you, thank you!
I was always told, "Those who know the least, know it the loudest".
My very first gig was with a country band. About '79 or '80. I don't know what I was doing, but the drummer yells at me, mid-tune, "Hey kid! Just play boom-chicka-boom-chicka!" I tried it, and it worked! 😆
God almighty loved Mr. Jerry Reed!! Just watched video of JR and BB King 👑 Jerry was a beast!!!
"Frame the vocal" says it all. Even the solo should frame it or stay in the context of the vocal. Even instrumentals (of which there are not enough these days) should stay within the "theme" which is the vocal of an instrumental.
Amazing hearing these seasoned pros say these things. It shows it is not just a job to them. They care about the music. That differentiates them from being just "players" to "musicians" as well. Rare to see both.
I love these fly in the wall sessions! More, more, more!
Phil Rudd - a good Kiwi Boy and legend!
Excellent ☮️
Man... as a production guy/player, I would love to have more Joey info! Thanks Tom!
i doff the proverbial MVP hat to this marvelous episode. thanks folks
Love these episodes sharing the knowledge.
This may be the most valuable video you have posted yet, and that’s saying something. Thank you! “Commit to nothing”.
Much respect Uncle Larry...
This was awesome. The lyrics discussion....in modern country, it only matters if you say "sugar shack" enough times.
Another amazing insight, thank you Mister Tom
“Be sure the music has room to breathe: “
“Don’t strive to be the richest man in the graveyard “
I❤️Blackbird studio D
15 minutes of pure, unadulterated gold.
Loving the studio talks!
Larry, thanks! This was a fascinating discussion. I wonder if you’d care to elaborate on the keyboard players comment of “not playing thirds”, “commit to nothing” I think the bass player said. Huh?! That caught me by surprise. Maybe you can talk about why they said that? Cheers!
Welcome to the real world … Brilliant stuff . Thanks UL x
Uncle Larry, these are priceless. I love it when you talk with the Cats and share insight. On the bus but especially in the studios. We're funny creatures. Eons of story telling, which activates the imagination, while the music activates the soul. Funny how John was regarded as the lyricist when he sometimes sang gibberish. But it still seemed to tell a story. Anyway, I feel lucky to be a HomeSkooler. More Cats!
Great to hear from pros.
Uncle Larry is anchor down with full sails. 😎
Excellent conversation! BTW, was that a Ridge wallet on the table? LOL best wallets ever.
Fantastic insights - thanks for this!
Great stuff. Thanks Tom.
I like the less is more 3 notes are better than 6 but would also add the distance between those notes and or permutation is key. I also like the dude that lays off the 3rds, cause we all can’t be playin them👌
Amazing
Real wisdom from the session life. 😎🤙
Im a studio rat tech, this is home to me, great vibe,great people. Thats the base, if you have that, music will be great.
My favorite Homeskoolin' so far, and I've seen them all. A little confused about the Phil Mcflurry comment, though. Is Phil Mcflurry a way of saying wimpy drumming? Really curious about this. Thanks.
This is sooo good ! 👍👍👍
"Home Skoolers, What Up!?" 😊
pure gold!
This was gold!
Best and worst musician advice I ever got was the same exact sentence.
“You better have a Plan B”
Tom, I would love to hear more about "Don't play thirds". I thought thirds were safe since it's a note in a chord
Doesn’t the third determine the minor or major form of the chord?. If you skip the third you don’t clash, maybe? Good question.
I think he's referring to how 3rds determine major/minor tonality, whereas if your playing other intervals it can be more colored, ambiguous, mysterious, unique... Like if you were a painter and only painted in primary colors, RED YELLOW BLUE, or, you stayed away from those and mixed it up ..... apologies as I know I'm not Tom and u didn't ask me < but, that's my best guess / 2 cents ? I'd love to hear more, as well :)
@@dezertson2011 I think I see what you mean: if you hit a G or a D over a G chord you're always going to be safe even it's a Gmin or a Gmaj. That being said, you're prob going to know if it's going to be a major or minor chord. But yeah, I don't totally get what he is saying, hence why I am an intermediate musician.
Uncle Larry, hi ...long time viewer first time with something in the VCB. Can you elaborate on the point made regarding not playing the third? I feel like reinforcing the 3rd is kind of important - for example especially when diatonic rules would say it's minor but dang it there's a dom7 substitution in there - just to get that point across?? I don't know......might make for some good unstructualizing. (now I been watching Derek's VGG channel 82.34% too much...that's fine...)
Hi Tommy "Cleveland Chordal Maestro" of all your most favourite ever guitar playing songs. What is your top most favourite ever guitar playing song ? And will it still be top tomorrow? 😁 By the way your channel content is Ace. Thank you from the UK
Sleepwalk by santo and johnny
@@501chorusecho what a great shout .. I knew that song but the two guys names escaped me. Thx Tom. Have a great day.
“More Phil Rudd”…. Agreed!!
Was a joint smoked before the hat got passed? Asking for a friend.
Love these
That was fun dude. Thanks!
Hey Larry, do you script these clips? Because they really watch like perfectly good scripted. How then and there randomIy people pop up who are actually willing to contribute and always have something interesting to say. Prime Stuff! The jam with your buddy last week - Gold! I started watching you a couple of month ago but you already got a big fan here from germany - Take care and keep the good stuff coming...
Good stuff! 👍
Wow! Jerry Reed for a grandpa. I bet that young man can play.
Holy Hell that's Jerry Reed's grandson!!!