Hi Rob, lots of goldust in this episode! Learning China Girl for my band was the perfect metaphor for my guitar journey...came for the SRV solo but in the end stayed for the awesome Nile Rodgers rhythm parts which only became apparent from putting the song under the microscope. But once you've really heard them you realise how brilliant they are. Hope to get the chance for another week with you in Monachil soon to keep the journey going!
Another awesome video, right up my street with the Chic thing, I’d play this stuff all night if I had a preference……I’m still starstruck from the day you came to mine when I bought your Emerald Silhouette, I’ve told that story soooo many times, you even stayed for a jam, top bloke! You are an inspiration 👍🏻
Rob, considering you didn’t “want this to be a lesson”……it was actually the most brilliant 40 minutes of tuition! I’m going to have my breakfast crank up the amp, and spend all Saturday morning “Freaking Out😂😂” Can we have more non-lessons please?! ‘Loved it.
Thanks Rob for share these tips, i really love your playing... Nile is a music giant in all aspect! Keep on with this podcast its very cool ! Can i suggest a topic for a next episode, the use of Compressor Pedal and EQ setting for an appropriate "Funky-ish" tone... Cheers!
Lots of valuable information there Rob. Thank you. I finally got to see Chic at Cropredy last year after listening to them for decades. Also enjoyed Brother Strut at The Stables in MK. Nearly met you at Jason Sidwell’s Funk course in Bath (IGF) in 2003 but I believe you had other commitments. But, hey, Hamish Stuart depped for you so all was not lost!
Hey Rob I’m really enjoying watching your videos I’ve got a ticket to see Chic at Bedford Park this summer…can’t wait to see Nile! Keep up the good work! 👍
Nile gave you his number for a reason…to connect with him! Sounds like he respects your work. Thanks for making this, you covered some good classics Rob! I’d love to see Nile do a lesson on how he played “I Like Love” from the Norma Jean Wright album, great song.
Haha, let's dance! I remember all the discussions by engineers in studios in the late 80s how the guitar sound is done. And here you go 👍❤ They should have asked you ;-)
Hey Rob, great episode! Would be awesome if you made a monthly Spotify playlist of what you’re learning/playing/into (old or new) and share the link in these episodes or socials!
Fantastic insights Rob, thanks! Le Freak is next on our setlist and Get Lucky is already a staple part of it, thanks for the tips! What amp settings would you recommend live for Nile Rodgers stuff? Compression, little or no reverb, EQ..? Cheers!
At one point in the video you talk about how you are very shy. Which I don't understand because today for me you are even better than nile. You are the guitarist of one of the best funk bands the world gave us.
Why are you saying that he's playing full bare chords? He is muting that way, and still plays ~2-3 string at a time. And he is even talking about it almost all the time when trying to explain his playing)
@@freakybeaky1 I've watched that video and have same question. Nile doesn't plays full bare chords even if it's looks like this. It's just the shape of the hand 😇 What is he plays is 1 to 4 string at a time. Even if it looks like standard form full bare chord
@@freakybeaky1 well, you are right, this is more semantics, just wonder ) I understand that it is about muting and overall sound which mr Harris has developed for himself. Im enjoying rhythm guitar so much, and Nile and Rob are my favourite players, Im so happy that we can get such insides as this podcast! And it's so cool that they sounds so much different yet similar.
hi. Thanks for your message. To clarify , i'm really talking about hand position. Neither is better , it's just personal approach. When i say Nile uses barre chords i'm really meaning that he has access to the full chord whether he's hitting all 6 strings or just 2 or 3. I personally find it difficult to play cleanly in that way so i naturally was drawn to the thumb over the neck and fret hand muting. I hope this clears things up. Nile is of course one of the kings of playing in that style. He has created so many amazing songs and within them awesome guitar parts.
Thank you Rob! This is helping me get into this funky style of playing! Which have loved since I was very young indeed. 🙏🎸
Nile is probably my favourite rhythm guitarist! And one heck of a song writer/producer. Enjoyed this look at his work
He is a real genius.
Amazing podcast, you and Nile are 2 of my biggest inspirations when it comes to guitar playing! I wish I could come up with clever hooks like yours!
That was great Rob! Listened through this one with guitar in my hands. :)
Hi Rob, thanks for taking the time to answer my question on your podcast, really appreciate all the advice. 😊👍🎸
You are most welcome. Thanks for the question and also thanks for watching.
This is great!!!
Rob you should do this in a TH-cam live.
Love the signature guitar
Brilliant Rob😊 I love this podcast
Hey Martin. Cheers dude 👌
Very nice video. Just adding Chic and Sister Sledge to our set list. Nice coincidence to see you cover this topic.
Thanks Rob❤
Hi Rob, lots of goldust in this episode! Learning China Girl for my band was the perfect metaphor for my guitar journey...came for the SRV solo but in the end stayed for the awesome Nile Rodgers rhythm parts which only became apparent from putting the song under the microscope. But once you've really heard them you realise how brilliant they are. Hope to get the chance for another week with you in Monachil soon to keep the journey going!
Hey dude. That’s an amazing song. Such a cool rhythm part. Hope to see you there again too. Hope you’re keeping well
Another awesome video, right up my street with the Chic thing, I’d play this stuff all night if I had a preference……I’m still starstruck from the day you came to mine when I bought your Emerald Silhouette, I’ve told that story soooo many times, you even stayed for a jam, top bloke! You are an inspiration 👍🏻
Awww bless you. Thanks , hope you’re keeping well.
Great episode, would love to see one on Prince's guitar playing in a similar format!
Nice to see and hear you playing Rob. It's what you do best.
Yes... But also he is a great teacher and podcaster!
Thanks 🙏.
Hey! Like your channel. Subscriber from California 😎👊🏼
Rob, considering you didn’t “want this to be a lesson”……it was actually the most brilliant 40 minutes of tuition! I’m going to have my breakfast crank up the amp, and spend all Saturday morning “Freaking Out😂😂” Can we have more non-lessons please?! ‘Loved it.
Being a huge fan of Nile Rogers I especially enjoyed this one! Huge fan of your playing as well! Big thanks! 😎❤🔥🎸🎶💫✨
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video
Thanks Rob for share these tips, i really love your playing... Nile is a music giant in all aspect! Keep on with this podcast its very cool ! Can i suggest a topic for a next episode, the use of Compressor Pedal and EQ setting for an appropriate "Funky-ish" tone... Cheers!
Lots of valuable information there Rob. Thank you. I finally got to see Chic at Cropredy last year after listening to them for decades. Also enjoyed Brother Strut at The Stables in MK. Nearly met you at Jason Sidwell’s Funk course in Bath (IGF) in 2003 but I believe you had other commitments. But, hey, Hamish Stuart depped for you so all was not lost!
Hey Rob
I’m really enjoying watching your videos
I’ve got a ticket to see Chic at Bedford Park this summer…can’t wait to see Nile!
Keep up the good work! 👍
Nile gave you his number for a reason…to connect with him!
Sounds like he respects your work.
Thanks for making this, you covered some good classics Rob!
I’d love to see Nile do a lesson on how he played “I Like Love” from the Norma Jean Wright album, great song.
Great to see you Rob!
Haha, let's dance! I remember all the discussions by engineers in studios in the late 80s how the guitar sound is done. And here you go 👍❤ They should have asked you ;-)
amazing niles but amazing Rob🤘
Hey Rob, great episode! Would be awesome if you made a monthly Spotify playlist of what you’re learning/playing/into (old or new) and share the link in these episodes or socials!
Do you know the bant L'imperatrice? Once Rob shares them in his Instagram, and it was quite a find!
Fantastic insights Rob, thanks! Le Freak is next on our setlist and Get Lucky is already a staple part of it, thanks for the tips! What amp settings would you recommend live for Nile Rodgers stuff? Compression, little or no reverb, EQ..? Cheers!
Awesome stuff mate. Regards from OZ.
At one point in the video you talk about how you are very shy. Which I don't understand because today for me you are even better than nile. You are the guitarist of one of the best funk bands the world gave us.
when are we getting a review of these new pacificas ? they look fantastic
If you mean the guitar Rob is playing, that is a custom build Patrick James Eggle, not a Pacifica.
Hi real classics
The chic organisation are the greatest to modern music
Why are you saying that he's playing full bare chords? He is muting that way, and still plays ~2-3 string at a time. And he is even talking about it almost all the time when trying to explain his playing)
@@freakybeaky1 I've watched that video and have same question. Nile doesn't plays full bare chords even if it's looks like this. It's just the shape of the hand 😇 What is he plays is 1 to 4 string at a time. Even if it looks like standard form full bare chord
@@freakybeaky1 well, you are right, this is more semantics, just wonder ) I understand that it is about muting and overall sound which mr Harris has developed for himself. Im enjoying rhythm guitar so much, and Nile and Rob are my favourite players, Im so happy that we can get such insides as this podcast! And it's so cool that they sounds so much different yet similar.
hi. Thanks for your message. To clarify , i'm really talking about hand position. Neither is better , it's just personal approach. When i say Nile uses barre chords i'm really meaning that he has access to the full chord whether he's hitting all 6 strings or just 2 or 3. I personally find it difficult to play cleanly in that way so i naturally was drawn to the thumb over the neck and fret hand muting. I hope this clears things up. Nile is of course one of the kings of playing in that style. He has created so many amazing songs and within them awesome guitar parts.
You can barre a chord and mute some of the notes or choose to play all of them , pretty simple to understand .
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Rob harris is nile rodgers to me.
You are the best white-skinned funk guitarist. Surely if Jamiroquai had the fame of great rock bands, you would appear on the lists of best guitarists