Paul Jackson Jr. Breaks Down his Most Iconic Guitar Parts

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  • Paul Jackson Jr. is an absolute legend in the world of music. Paul has worked with some of the world's biggest artists over the span of his career (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, and the Weeknd -- to name a few).
    Today, Paul is telling stories from legendary sessions, talking about the gear he has used throughout his career, and sharing hard-earned guitar knowledge that the next generation of guitar players NEED to know!
    Table of Contents
    00:00 Intro Jam
    00:19 Introducing Paul Jackson Jr.
    02:12 "Thriller" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    06:20 Paul plays "Lady in My Life"
    08:47 Paul plays "Beat It"
    09:57 "Bad" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    12:17 Paul plays "Dirty Diana"
    13:16 "PYT" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    14:17 "Rhythm of The Night" Sessions with Dann Huff
    15:35 Paul plays "Rhythm of the Night" (DeBarge)
    16:03 Paul's Valley Arts Custom Guitars
    18:42 "Footloose" Sessions (Deniece Williams)
    19:55 Paul Breaks Down his Hit-Making Clean Tone
    21:35 Kenny Loggins Sessions
    25:15 Working with Daft Punk
    28:32 Paul plays "Get Lucky" (Daft Punk)
    30:10 Paul plays "Give Life Back to Music" (Daft Punk)
    32:20 Banned Guitar Terms (A Lesson in Rhythm Guitar)
    35:32 How Paul Ended up on The Weeknd's Biggest Hit
    37:32 Paul plays "I Feel It Coming" (The Weeknd)
    39:24 Thank you Paul!
    40:39 Thanks for Watching!
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  • @VertexEffectsInc
    @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +330

    Table of Contents:
    00:00 Intro Jam
    00:19 Introducing Paul Jackson Jr.
    02:12 "Thriller" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    06:20 Paul plays "Lady in My Life"
    08:47 Paul plays "Beat It"
    09:57 "Bad" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    12:17 Paul plays "Dirty Diana"
    13:16 "PYT" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
    14:17 "Rhythm of The Night" Sessions with Dann Huff
    15:35 Paul plays "Rhythm of the Night" (DeBarge)
    16:03 Paul's Valley Arts Custom Guitars
    18:42 "Footloose" Sessions (Deniece Williams)
    19:55 Paul Breaks Down his Hit-Making Clean Tone
    21:35 Kenny Loggins Sessions
    25:15 Working with Daft Punk
    28:32 Paul plays "Get Lucky" (Daft Punk)
    30:10 Paul plays "Give Life Back to Music" (Daft Punk)
    32:20 Banned Guitar Terms (A Lesson in Rhythm Guitar)
    35:32 How Paul Ended up on The Weeknd's Biggest Hit
    37:32 Paul plays "I Feel It Coming" (The Weeknd)
    39:24 Thank you Paul!
    40:39 Thanks for Watching!

    • @rafsantahir180
      @rafsantahir180 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thats why weekend sound like MJ

    • @nyamekyeisaac
      @nyamekyeisaac ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryryu43kejv bbchhfdhjfjrdfhnnrdbrb .13=xxxfR7urjrajfdr8r?lPjdffjgj1

    • @joshmcdzz6925
      @joshmcdzz6925 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you mind posting the full recording of the outro tune Paul played.. Those changes and feels are Deep!!!

    • @thomaspick4123
      @thomaspick4123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes, “I Can Feel It Coming” too, but without enough advance warning. Quick to the public toilet, stall open, no time to clean off the toilet seat somebody pissed on, but I made it! Sometimes, feel it, get to the public toilet, all stalls are filled, let loose in my pants. What a mess!

    • @joshmcdzz6925
      @joshmcdzz6925 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant the changes he played at 40:39 of the video.. if we can listen to the full thing before the video faded out.. like if it was a tune, what's it called and if it was just some changes improvised, can we get a short of it especially the end when he was like 5,5,5,6,4,4,4,5,3,3,3,4.....

  • @user-eh1og1ci7h
    @user-eh1og1ci7h ปีที่แล้ว +772

    "The only part I played on it was..." proceeds to play one of the most iconic guitar parts ever.

    • @petefaders
      @petefaders ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Steve Lukather claims too have played that and has told a detailed story.

    • @stubbzzz
      @stubbzzz ปีที่แล้ว +40

      ⁠@@petefaders I wouldn’t doubt that Quincy had them both track it. They only know that they tracked it. They don’t know who was in the final mix or if they used both and just doubled the part to thicken it up with two different guitars. I don’t think either of them are lying.

    • @philgoodwin67
      @philgoodwin67 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Lukather played the beat it riff

    • @petefaders
      @petefaders 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@philgoodwin67 Have to agree. It's pretty much common knowledge.

    • @Recordingcrave
      @Recordingcrave 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Paul probably played the original part but as Luke tells it, when Eddie recorded his solo something happened with SMPTE timecode and become messed up where Luke, had to redo all the guitar parts including bass. Luke also says Jeff Porcoro played a cowbell to a headphone bleed from one of the original tracks to keep time as the drums were redone as well. Absolutely insane.

  • @Cato5_0
    @Cato5_0 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    I love how he says "all I did" and then continues to play some of the most classic lines ever 🤣🙌🏽

    • @catinmysoup
      @catinmysoup ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That’s because it’s still Michael’s riff he’s playing

    • @myBquest
      @myBquest 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He's very modest but knows damn well everyone recognizes him

    • @carryingfire286
      @carryingfire286 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@catinmysoup not really.. im pretty sure Steve Lukather wrote the "Beat it" riff and other studio musicians had a large hand in writing a large portion of the iconic parts.

    • @jackdixon29jd
      @jackdixon29jd 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@carryingfire286Paul Jackson never played on Beat It... there were 3/4 musicians on that particular song... Steve Lukather on Rhythm Guitar and Bass, Jeff Porcaro (RIP 1954-1992) on Drums, Eddie Van Halen (RIP 1955-2020) and a keyboard player (i dont actually who played keys on this song)... hope this helps

  • @ongkhuongduy3498
    @ongkhuongduy3498 ปีที่แล้ว +563

    Paul just proves that you do not have to be a speed demon to be a top tier guitarist. Sensibility over speed every time.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +89

      He can go "Speed Demon" when he wants to, but his groove is sooooo good, why do anything else?

    • @chidorisnake22
      @chidorisnake22 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@@VertexEffectsInc I can attest to this. His shred work on Ron Kenoly's "Joyfully, Joyfully" (on a Contemporary Christian track of all things) is some of the best I've heard.

    • @DevZant
      @DevZant ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@chidorisnake22 i watched that video & you are correct. Im not a christian but i can listen to that simply for the guitar playing. Thanks

    • @chidorisnake22
      @chidorisnake22 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@DevZant Anytime. Ironically, I'm Jewish, but several of the session musicians I study and follow (Mr. Jackson and Abraham Laboriel just to name a few) had me end up listening to a lot of the Christian music they've worked on. Most of it is really well-composed.

    • @alexemhardt3762
      @alexemhardt3762 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

  • @cggg5089
    @cggg5089 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    When he plays Lady in My Life and strums the octaves with his thumb, all I can think of how amazing it is that Wes Montgomery’s influence found it’s way onto Thriller.

    • @mondingo67
      @mondingo67 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely

    • @paulmamuth4701
      @paulmamuth4701 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The same feeling I felt right away. What a beautiful melody line.

    • @BeyondVoices1103Films
      @BeyondVoices1103Films ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Say it again. The Great Wes Montgomery.🙌🏿

    • @City2x
      @City2x ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! That sound will never die.

    • @andrethompson2034
      @andrethompson2034 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Wes one of the best to pick up the acoustic guitar

  • @beeemm2578
    @beeemm2578 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Notice how honest he is and doesn't try to ape parts he didn't come up with and drops the proper name and gives the guys their due. Thats a confident, professional musician and humble person.

  • @thekidangel6705
    @thekidangel6705 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Come on now, how have I not heard of Paul Jackson Jr. until now??? MJ, DeBarge, Daft Punk, The Weeknd, what a legend

    • @duellingscarguevara
      @duellingscarguevara 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SlowshredGrady Martin. ( the pretty woman riff for Roy Orbison, amongst other assorted genius). I only learned of him because of Tom Emmanuel .

    • @Alex19II
      @Alex19II 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Real question is why he played with them? Because he can’t play, it’s a fucking noob!

    • @tracymiller1713
      @tracymiller1713 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      It's easy. You can't know the musicians if you don't read the liner notes. You can't read the notes, if you don't have that real copy. No biggie!

    • @tracymiller1713
      @tracymiller1713 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Slowshred Dude, you sound stupid as hell. Cd's and cassettes are still sold. Vinyl is back in style. So the liner notes are STILL out here! But if you don't read them NO BIG DEAL! Get off my line.

    • @tracymiller1713
      @tracymiller1713 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Slowshred Don't listen to Taylor Swift. ?How the hell are you offended by something I said to someone else that wasn't offensive? Weirdo

  • @MrAKbass
    @MrAKbass ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Paul Jackson Jr and Nile Rodgers are my favorite rythm guitar players, both are masters of their craft.

    • @joelj7279
      @joelj7279 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever heard of Cory Wong? Worth checking out

    • @MrAKbass
      @MrAKbass ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joelj7279 Sure, I saw him live. Cory's my favorite new-gen rhythm guitar player

    • @thebigchief1503
      @thebigchief1503 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My favorite is Al McKay of EWF dude is legendary

  • @Chumbawumba1000
    @Chumbawumba1000 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    That part he wrote for “lady in my life” is one of my favourite licks…so simple but sets a very effective mood/vibe

  • @GraphiteandCigars
    @GraphiteandCigars ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Paul Jackson Jr. is so under rated. I absolutely love his sense of rhythm. His picking technique is so smooth and fluid, and like most of the greats so darn humble and likable. Great stuff Mason.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for watching!

    • @mariorojas3724
      @mariorojas3724 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What? Under rated? He is a LEGEND, a living LEGEND!!!! Under rated??? Man!!!!!😖😖😖🤦‍♂️

    • @independentthinker.273
      @independentthinker.273 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The reason why they're considered underrated is because most people are ignorant to the fact that what you hear them record came from their own ideas. Everyone has this ignorant assumption that they're just playing off of sheet music as told by a producer what to play note for note. They usually don't get the credit because they're there to back up the star vocalist or group. Unfortunately session players are basically behind the scenes and even if they're on stage they're practically invisible to the artist singing. In a rock band setting everyone gets equal attention both on the album as well as visually in concert. I would say that session players probably have to work harder to make their money. Since they don't get album royalties like the artist does.

    • @chris33513
      @chris33513 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He is under rated?? Never was in the professional circle of musicians and producers. At 16 i bought records when he was credited and i was Just a consumer.

    • @amaj7313
      @amaj7313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always forget that someone will use the word underrated and it always makes me feel a little bit ill when I read it.
      Can we all agree that if they're not The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or Jaco Pastorius they're underrated 🤮

  • @Jeff_H_the_Guitarist
    @Jeff_H_the_Guitarist ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Paul’s a class act. His students, I hope they know how blessed they are.

  • @JasperRuffin
    @JasperRuffin ปีที่แล้ว +129

    This guy must have been in his very early 20's when he contributed to the Thriller album. What an amazing start to a career. I'm sure he has a tremendous resume.

    • @KirkJacksonalpha
      @KirkJacksonalpha ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Please look up PJJ. His career did not start or end with Thriller.

    • @cemeriemusic
      @cemeriemusic ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He actually started record as a teenager.. 11 yrs old, or so

    • @135jh
      @135jh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has a solid groove on Chicago's "Along Comes A Woman".

    • @radudumitriu9444
      @radudumitriu9444 ปีที่แล้ว

      just check this out for his resume... this guy is way too humble th-cam.com/video/K3lgmnsTdcA/w-d-xo.html

    • @JasperRuffin
      @JasperRuffin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KirkJacksonalpha
      I'm not a Paul Jackson jr. expert. I have no idea when he began playing professionally, in fact, never heard of him before this video showed up in my news feed. But as I stated....I'm sure he has a TREMENDOUS resume.

  • @bylyone23
    @bylyone23 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This guy should be on Masterclass ! I would gladly pay hundreds to have him as a guitar teacher

  • @michaelgregory2231
    @michaelgregory2231 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Excellent presentation, Mason! I saw Paul play live in Sacramento with members of Earth Wind and Fire and George Duke's band in 1983 and I met Paul that night. He was so gracious and gave me his contact info. I wrote him a letter and instead of writing back, he called me. To a 22 year-old trying-to-be studio player, it was so encouraging! And as demonstrated in this video, still so consistent with the humanity that his faith has instilled in him.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's sooo good!

    • @Rayquesto
      @Rayquesto ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He should come back to Sacramento!!!

    • @waynefoote3781
      @waynefoote3781 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Man ..that is real and very heartwarming...gives hope to the future of music! This industry is terrible ...yet there are still beautiful Souls within it !

    • @clarkmakes
      @clarkmakes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EWF's West Coast tour music director back in the day was Robert Brookings, who was from Sacramento. Had a studio in South Sac. A *lot* of music and musicians came from Sac back then. Paul was joined by a Sacramento guitarist for a tour back in the '90s and as a fan, sitting behind the a few dudes from the original Tony! Toni! Toné! line up was wild. (Raphael Saadiq, an original member, too, opened up for Chaka Khan, who opened for EWF, and Paul was *phenomenal*. Don't think he did *any* live stuff.

    • @michaelgregory2231
      @michaelgregory2231 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@clarkmakes I did many gigs and sessions with the late Robert Brookins, including one with the late Wayman Tisdale. There is now a park named after him here in Sacramento.

  • @Joesfosterdogs
    @Joesfosterdogs ปีที่แล้ว +33

    LOVE this cat's personality...no BS...so real, confident, not arrogant...articulate and open to share.

    • @mikepecchio-gk1bc
      @mikepecchio-gk1bc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He definitely could have been a successful VO artist. His diction is exceptional. I have a feeling he would have been successful no matter what path he took, lucky for us he chose music

  • @InfectiousGroovePodcast
    @InfectiousGroovePodcast ปีที่แล้ว +77

    The musicianship on display on Thriller is astounding. From the demos you hear of just Michael throwing out all the ideas, to the finished product it's just a stunning display of musical talent.

    • @WanderingStudent-wd7me
      @WanderingStudent-wd7me 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry pal. Jackson DID NOT "THROW OUT ALL THE IDEAS" for the "Thriller" album.
      There's absolutely nothing wrong (not everyone feels this way) with being a "Moonwalker", but do it TRUTHFULLY.

    • @InfectiousGroovePodcast
      @InfectiousGroovePodcast 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      lol, what? Sorry that I used the word "all". Of course he didn't do everything. I thought that would be obvious, but apparently not for you. @@WanderingStudent-wd7me

    • @WanderingStudent-wd7me
      @WanderingStudent-wd7me 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@InfectiousGroovePodcast "All the ideas" has but one meaning.
      "Jackson, as well as the other artists involved with the project, worked magic from beginning to end. The display of musical talent is stunning and inspirational to millions of up and coming artists."
      See how easy that was?

  • @stevenponte6655
    @stevenponte6655 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    When he plays along with the track it is like heaven! His feel, groove, timing and warmth are ridiculous.

  • @sdrebels13
    @sdrebels13 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The guitar parts on “give life back to music” and “I feel it coming” are just so damn good. That style of rhythm guitar is so great.

  • @soundpro707
    @soundpro707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I had the pleasure of being Mr. Jackson’s front of house mixer for a one off show years back. He is a sound engineers dream and a class act. It was a wonderful experience and a honor.

  • @danrebeiz4598
    @danrebeiz4598 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    When you don’t just say “that part wasn’t me, I played this part”, but actually name the person that deserves the credit, that shows not only true humility but respect for the person that deserves the credit.
    I feel like all the best session players have that quality. Humble, respectful team players.
    That said., mad respect for the great Paul Jackson Jr.
    Love it ❤

    • @ucukaoma4551
      @ucukaoma4551 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He is a good guy!

  • @coltonjones9850
    @coltonjones9850 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He is also clearly a monster jazz player that’s spent a lot of time listening to horn players, we don’t talk about that enough either.

  • @johnneiberger7311
    @johnneiberger7311 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    As a liner note junky throughout the 80s and 90s, this dude has played on so many freaking great songs and albums.

  • @maxsalasr
    @maxsalasr ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Paul Jackson Jr is a master . But let's mention the tone he gets out of that PRS, pure fire 🔥

  • @rodleaverton
    @rodleaverton ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Absolutely love hearing Paul talk about this history and breaking-down the parts, the gear, the guitars. Paul is the real deal! No one is as funky as Paul.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Such a fun interview! Paul really pulled out all the stops!

  • @J_Drix
    @J_Drix ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Paul and Steve Lukather absolutely killed it on Thriller. It’s so great to see/hear the other guitar parts from that album

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! Absolutely!

    • @hummarstraful
      @hummarstraful ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Luke said he played the same part that Paul says he played though. Luke said that in his Beato interview. Luke said he did it with too much distortion then Quincy told him to grab the Rivera and do it all over with a cleaner tone. Mason, maybe you can reach out to Paul for more clarification?

    • @jpcody123
      @jpcody123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hummarstraful Luke’s told the story in many interviews about how he & Jeff Porcaro had to re-record the song due to either EVH or Don Landee messing up the original version of the tape. Maybe PJJ played the riff on the original version that had to be scrapped?

    • @fs7572
      @fs7572 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lukather said this over the years. And for me it ever sounds like him... But who knows, both guys can play this and I wouldn't be able to tell after all this years.

    • @LittleMAC78
      @LittleMAC78 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@hummarstraful in the Beato interview, Lukather said they had to remake the track because Van Halen's part wouldn't sync up. Lukather wasn't on the original pre-Van Halen recording at all.
      If I'm hearing that Beato interview right then the Lukather version (including Porcaro on drums) is the released version.
      Maybe Paul Jackson jr is on the original version?

  • @Gregory_TheWatchman
    @Gregory_TheWatchman ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's just amazing to see Paul Jackson Jr. go from young actor ("Good Times" episode as a gangbanger, he was one of the 'warlords'), to being such a profound guitarist categorized in my book with the other greats such as Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, George Benson, and Al Di Meola. Glad he pursued music...he was made to play the guitar.

    • @williamdavis8855
      @williamdavis8855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember that. Saw it on YT a few years back.. glad somebody put it together as far as who these backup actors become.. he definitely rose up 🎸

  • @biggdogg19
    @biggdogg19 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Did not know he played in so much Michael Jackson music. Wow! He’s one of my favorite Smooth Jazz guitarists!

    • @chriso8193
      @chriso8193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No one did....people were too busy focusing on Michael.

    • @notificationisturnedoff_hehe
      @notificationisturnedoff_hehe 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@chriso8193michael wasn't playing but my dude was an instrument in himself ❤.

  • @KennyEvansUK
    @KennyEvansUK ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This guys tone and execution are sublime.

  • @FStoppers
    @FStoppers ปีที่แล้ว +37

    That rhythm part to Dirty Diana has some crazy syncopation that makes it really difficult to play. Even in this video I’m not sure Paul gets it correct, but man is it cool. I’d love to know who played the metal chorus riff? -P

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Steve Stevens

    • @thedonbishop55
      @thedonbishop55 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      David Williams played the rhythm section. Paul the lead and Steve Stevens played the solo.

  • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
    @TylerJohnstonGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love getting to hear the “behind the scenes” guys. This man laid the foundation for some of the most influential music of all time.

  • @kendinatl
    @kendinatl ปีที่แล้ว +264

    This is why people just don't understand and appreciate someone like Prince who went in the studio by himself and produced hit after hit. Most performers have dozens of people involved in a single song.

    • @kamilahcummings1827
      @kamilahcummings1827 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thank you for saying this. As a lover of Prince, I kept thinking of him. These artists with whom Paul worked were amazingly gifted, but when you think of Prince doing it all himself, it is mind blowing and underscores that he was in his own galaxy in terms of talent.

    • @Rickkelley365
      @Rickkelley365 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      And not only performed/recorded/produced hit after hit - he also intuitively recognized when something he had written wasn’t for him, but for someone else. He wrote hit after hit for others, too. Prince’s gifts were beyond the event horizon. It was too much for one human life to fully realize.

    • @gaddyify
      @gaddyify ปีที่แล้ว +14

      His first album, he produced by himself, but his later albums, had members of the Revolution, and The power Generation. In the studio

    • @papabear9608
      @papabear9608 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Prince was the best guitarist ever he played the blues. He played every instrument there was most people new him for purple rain . But he was the greatest musician in my heart

    • @Gilbertnba
      @Gilbertnba ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right, one of the few able to do everything, but the way you say it looks like he always done all the work by himself, which is wrong.
      He did on some songs, and there were other musicians playing drums, bass, keyboards... on some other songs.

  • @TheKing12310
    @TheKing12310 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The most beautiful RnB/Soul palm-muted and rhythm guitars IMO. Love him

  • @jorgoshki
    @jorgoshki ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lady in my life is such a beautiful song. Killer bass lines by Louis Johnson and amazing drums by Jeff Porcaro

  • @mash808
    @mash808 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love when he plays the beat it line and he casually says "all I did was..." like it wasn't the main hook of the entire song 🤣

  • @alwyatt1339
    @alwyatt1339 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    PJ is a great musician. He does not get enough credit. Awesome interview!
    We need a Dann Huff interview!

  • @harrysearia1784
    @harrysearia1784 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His rhythm consistency and timing are flawless.

  • @DanFreeman723
    @DanFreeman723 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Another example of Quincy & MJ only dealing with super human musicians as a rule. This dude is otherworldy as a guitarist.

  • @Neyenn
    @Neyenn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Right when he was talking about Beat It and he said "all I did was" I knew he was going to do that iconic guitar line what a talented and humble human being.

  • @ceoa
    @ceoa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What an introduction. I have such respect for musicians, song writers and vocalists.
    Just magic ✨ when everything comes together. 🤗

  • @craigswensen434
    @craigswensen434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a great video!! Thanks to both of you and all others involved. ❤️

  • @fenderbender28
    @fenderbender28 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Thanks so much Paul and Mason!

  • @materialistadialectico4884
    @materialistadialectico4884 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Those funky and fancy single note lines are awesome. Master class musician right there.

  • @stickman55100
    @stickman55100 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! Paul Jackson’s introduction was just one of the things made watching this video. Paul’s playing is just spectacular!

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, that was quite an intro! Very flattering! And yes, the playing, the stories, all top notch! All credit goes to Paul!

    • @stickman55100
      @stickman55100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VertexEffectsInc But we’ll-deserved!

  • @jframjams
    @jframjams ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a treat. What a joy to watch this Saturday morning. Thank you for doing this!

  • @flatlandrory
    @flatlandrory ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @janmuenther
    @janmuenther ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A gentleman and a scholar. Fantastic interview with a formidable musician.

  • @mixey01
    @mixey01 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Who else went and listened to the songs after this video.
    Amazing talented guy. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us

  • @rosalindjohnson8386
    @rosalindjohnson8386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Learned a lot. Thoroughly enjoyed this PJJ!!!❤

  • @thomasnelson5758
    @thomasnelson5758 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative and enriching. Thank you Paul for your contributions to music and your brilliant insights and storytelling, and Mason for conducting a fantastic interview

  • @Ottophil
    @Ottophil ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t imagine how cool it must have felt to be in a room with this legend. Love his work

  • @thetifosimsc5231
    @thetifosimsc5231 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I don’t think I’ll watch a better video today. What a legend! The Lady In My Life melted me, it’s iconic and those two albums are two of the best ever made. Thank you for this easy going interview. Class acts, both of you.

  • @Hello-pl2qe
    @Hello-pl2qe ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome interview and playing by Paul!

  • @garybrady9531
    @garybrady9531 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great guy to have available for us to enjoy,thank you for having Paul Jr in the studio 🎙

  • @milanpolak
    @milanpolak ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the greatest session guitarists of all time. He always comes up with great stuff, not only great grooves but also very musical lines.

  • @bradnobl
    @bradnobl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heard this song a thousand times but to see the musician break it down gives it a whole new depth.

  • @MrSK168
    @MrSK168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview,
    Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @GuitarBard96
    @GuitarBard96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing his parts played out like that is so instructional and inspiring! thank you Paul and Mason

  • @Ferguitar
    @Ferguitar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow .. great interview, with a studio legend .. fantastic .. Paul comes over as such a great guy .. thanks for this post

  • @csp4454
    @csp4454 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To me this video is the equivalent of finding money! When do us musicians get a chance to see legends talk about gear and go back and play around with their old stuff from 30 years ago......pure gold!

  • @Clown321321
    @Clown321321 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful material, thanks for the video!

  • @d.j.stachniak4441
    @d.j.stachniak4441 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a master! So awesome to hear the background on all this. Just awesome! He’s amazing!

  • @raidazz1
    @raidazz1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The genius of these musicians just amazes me. Thanks for the great video

  • @karelhoogendoorn
    @karelhoogendoorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fantastic rhythm player. I didn't know him and clicked on the thumbnail out of curiosity. I loved every minute of this. Thnx!

  • @armandopetrini
    @armandopetrini ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you fof this interview...so much Value in this..Paul is GREAT

  • @o.g.tommye7580
    @o.g.tommye7580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! And Paul for the countless hit recordings. God bless you all!

  • @samueloladele8988
    @samueloladele8988 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    PJJ killed it in "I Feel it Coming". Random Access Memories remains one album I hold so dare to my heart, thanks to the combination of Niles and PJJ. I love him so much.

  • @dgrantha
    @dgrantha ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul Jackson is a true master! Thanks for the video!

  • @mkusch2337
    @mkusch2337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool guy and accomplished musician! Thanks for sharing the interview! Very inspirational. 😃👍

  • @frostedhead
    @frostedhead ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview! Paul Jackson Jr. rocks!

  • @dumaflotchy13
    @dumaflotchy13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul Jackson Jr is a musical treasure.
    What a great interview, thank you.

  • @aricdevone9818
    @aricdevone9818 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul is a living legend. Geez, his name is on repeat in in my record collection. He has played riffs on a ton of 80s hits.

  • @darrylbarrett6879
    @darrylbarrett6879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Guys, Awesome interview, such a killer player and great interview!

  • @VP737
    @VP737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding job putting this together and what a sport of a guy and musician.

  • @frankf.6639
    @frankf.6639 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul is amazing he deserves so much respect ! I was 17 when i bought Thriller and discovered Paul’s unlimited talent…since then I bought most of the records on which he played….sort of garanty that it was a good song or record. You can hear him play on Jeff’s Lorber trio Jazz Funk Soul, he is one of a kind and people like Quincy Jones or Michael knew it from the start. Thank you so much for this interview 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Sumbibebe
    @Sumbibebe ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was an awesome interview. I’ve been a super fan of Paul since his I Came To Play album.
    I saw in at a NAM show back in ‘97 and all I could say was, “you’re Paul Jackson Jr.” and he said yes and I basically froze.
    I’m also proud to say that I also love recoding at 25th Studios in Oakland and it’s one of the coolest places to record music, they are so cool👍🏾
    Sumbi

  • @JohnnygSawyer
    @JohnnygSawyer ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw this video and I stopped what I was doing to have a watch. PJJ is a Legend! Thank you for posting this 👊🔥💙

  • @LawGone1
    @LawGone1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this content. This is the stuff I salivate over. I wish there was a database with studio notes on equipment used on tracks/albums. So much history that needs to be preserved.
    Thanks Mason!

  • @billwittman0504
    @billwittman0504 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a versatile and gifted master of the guitar. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

  • @stephendawg1
    @stephendawg1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The context of the riff is fun to hear but mixing the track down while Paul is playing his line is showing his true, professional chops, so clean, tight and funky. Always love his playing and personality. Thanks for the great interview!

  • @ratchet600
    @ratchet600 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a player! So chill, great timing, makes everything look effortless

  • @patfornies776
    @patfornies776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing your experience, Mr Jackson.

  • @terrybryant3744
    @terrybryant3744 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great guitarist his verbal teaching is just as good as his playing thanks Paul

  • @thehappysack2362
    @thehappysack2362 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Honestly, I wouldn't know if Paul missed anything. His playing is impeccable 👌

  • @Matt-Hurin
    @Matt-Hurin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute Legend!!! thanks for all those timeless parts PJJ 🤘🏼

  • @relevantinformation6655
    @relevantinformation6655 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderfully insightful interview by both 👍

  • @1NTU1T1V3
    @1NTU1T1V3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love hearing musicians like this. Super down to earth too. Shouting out others. Just great. Music is about sharing the experience

  • @paulhunt9375
    @paulhunt9375 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes - The great Paul Jackson Jr !!
    What a treat to see and hear first hand from a master of his craft. Just goes to show that all guitar demonstrations don’t have to be all rocked out and super loud 🙌

  • @gimmeagig
    @gimmeagig ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing. Great interview. Paul is a brilliant man.How is it possible to remember so much from such a long time ago?

  • @LARRYWAITE
    @LARRYWAITE ปีที่แล้ว

    what a informative interview by interviewer & generous recording tips from most humble Paul - thnx!

  • @kentallen8838
    @kentallen8838 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr. Jackson is a very good player and very good man. His sense of groove and layering music is inspiring. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @316minister
    @316minister ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great interview! As a part-time session guitar player, I and others were learning Paul's style and techniques because the artists and producers were asking for what they heard Paul, Nile, Huff, and others were doing. The gear he used was always way out of my budget, but of course, I and guys like me had to find lower-cost over-the-counter options. Thanks for posting this great interview!

  • @TheWorld_2099
    @TheWorld_2099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a pleasure to hear one of the greatest session guitar players of all time, talking about the recording and showing his parts.
    This is gold..!

  • @clevehylton6493
    @clevehylton6493 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great show very informative I learned so much learn a lot thank you keep up the good work

  • @cinnamonstreet80sband60
    @cinnamonstreet80sband60 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview and such a talented guitarist, with a real ear for the song. Man, I would have loved to hear him rip out that rediculous lead line that starts Michael Jackson's 'Why You Wanna Trip on Me', from the Dangerous album. Love all the solos he did with Five Star too, like 'Can't Wait Another Minute'. Could have listened for hours!
    Thank you

  • @user-bi5pv5lu1r
    @user-bi5pv5lu1r ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His time feel is so prescise that it almost sounds like it's quantized

  • @alexanderwald2046
    @alexanderwald2046 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what a character. and a terrific guitar player 🖤 thank you for the video and well done!

  • @davidandronicomusic
    @davidandronicomusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow really awesome interview. Pauls playing is so smooth and tasteful. Amazing to be part of so many iconic riffs.

  • @chocolatericeband
    @chocolatericeband ปีที่แล้ว +12

    PJJ - what an absolute legend and repository of technique and tone from some of the most iconic songs from the 80's onward. I had the great pleasure of seeing PJJ at Yoshi's last month with Jazz Funk Soul (Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber) and they were amazing. Bought their CD after the show and Paul was so kind to spend some time talking to my buddy and me and take a pic. Thanks for doing this video, Mason.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was supposed to go to that show but was on baby duty with my 8 month old son - next time! I'm sure it was great!

    • @chris33513
      @chris33513 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you referring to a new CD by Jeff Lorber? I Love almost all of his releases. What is the one called you bought?

    • @chocolatericeband
      @chocolatericeband ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VertexEffectsInc Hi Mason. The show was great, including a wicked solo interchange between Everette Harp and PJJ!

    • @chocolatericeband
      @chocolatericeband ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chris33513 Hi, the CD is "Forecast" by the group Jazz Funk Soul. JFS is PJJ on guitar, Lorber on keys, and Everette Harp on sax. They are all amazing as individuals and are awesome as a supergroup.

  • @hijkellamellap6655
    @hijkellamellap6655 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing, Thankyou so much to Paul & Mason for this masterclass!

  • @Username89039
    @Username89039 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a privilege to get the inside track from this kind of genius. Superb, thanks so much for this content.