Thanks for that. Although the interview had some limitations (time and unfortunate Q&A technique.) I'm happy to see JBU in good shape. That's the most important.
I really wish I could have learned more from this interview, especially since as you say Ornette highly respected Ulmer. But I found, listening, the same vague, obscure, elliptical and murky words and ideas that you often get when hearing about Ornette's music and conceptions. You could have pressed him a little more-- "What were your first gigs with Ornette like?" "What do you mean by you 'started' when you first played with him", etc. I mean, if he played with him night and day for a long time, WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? Granted, Ulmer doesn't seem to be very articulate or to even want to talk about music at all.
I think maybe James was just not used to being interviewed, and Dave came in pretty hot with the Ornette questions... James is a legend in his own right and probably has alot to say about other aspects of music. He seemed a little annoyed to make the whole thing about Ornette. If there were some more general questions about James himself first to warm up to asking about Ornette he might have been more forthcoming. Also non musical things could also inform the musical talk, for example he was his bodyguard? how much of that comment was a joke? It seemed like there might be more to that, at least psychologically for Blood. I'd be interested to know more about that. I like Dave and the format of the show I just think when you're talking to a guy with the stature of Blood Ulmer there are some special considerations one may have to make when approaching an interview. Either way still glad to have watched it and that it exists. Cheers!
@@fartguy69Actually I think that the Interview needed more preparation: Why: I am 62 now and I have to search my Memories much harder than 20 Years ago. Blood is 83 Years old, and I am quite sure that if he takes his Time he could tell us a Lot.
@@erikheddergott5514Thanks for your response. Mr. Ulmer is an elder. How much more should one press him. Are there more specific topics to be discussed? What's the preference?
@@bmuhamad Okay: If asked what the Difference of his Diatonic Harmolodic Funk is to Ornette Coleman‘s Harmolodics he sure could still explain that instantly. But for other Stuff it really might make Sense to lay out the Questions beforehand so, he like anyone else has the Time to browse his Memories. It would be an educational Video sure, but spontaneous Improvisation yields more Fun in Concert. A well prepared Interview sure would allow him to elaborate his Theories and Stories.
I love JBU, but it doesn't seem like he couldn't remember. Seems more like he didn't want to provide much. "I didn't meet Ornette. You don't MEET Ornette." Later on..."I first met Ornette."
Thanks James . I like your music,,,,,,,,? …., , !
Thanks for that.
Although the interview had some limitations (time and unfortunate Q&A technique.)
I'm happy to see JBU in good shape. That's the most important.
James Blood Ulmer was the one Man who has torn me into Jazz.
Mr. Ulmer the most emotional and thoughtful guitar player I have heard. Thank you for your music.
Tremendous interview
The one and only Mr. Ulmer the King
true innovator
No one sounds like him
❤❤❤
and I doubt it ever will
Thank you
Funk is the Preacher.
What book is that he’s thumbing through???
I really wish I could have learned more from this interview, especially since as you say Ornette highly respected Ulmer. But I found, listening, the same vague, obscure, elliptical and murky words and ideas that you often get when hearing about Ornette's music and conceptions. You could have pressed him a little more-- "What were your first gigs with Ornette like?" "What do you mean by you 'started' when you first played with him", etc. I mean, if he played with him night and day for a long time, WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? Granted, Ulmer doesn't seem to be very articulate or to even want to talk about music at all.
I think maybe James was just not used to being interviewed, and Dave came in pretty hot with the Ornette questions... James is a legend in his own right and probably has alot to say about other aspects of music. He seemed a little annoyed to make the whole thing about Ornette.
If there were some more general questions about James himself first to warm up to asking about Ornette he might have been more forthcoming.
Also non musical things could also inform the musical talk, for example he was his bodyguard? how much of that comment was a joke? It seemed like there might be more to that, at least psychologically for Blood. I'd be interested to know more about that.
I like Dave and the format of the show I just think when you're talking to a guy with the stature of Blood Ulmer there are some special considerations one may have to make when approaching an interview. Either way still glad to have watched it and that it exists. Cheers!
@@fartguy69Actually I think that the Interview needed more preparation:
Why: I am 62 now and I have to search my Memories much harder than 20 Years ago.
Blood is 83 Years old, and I am quite sure that if he takes his Time he could tell us a Lot.
@@erikheddergott5514Thanks for your response. Mr. Ulmer is an elder. How much more should one press him. Are there more specific topics to be discussed? What's the preference?
It's always the music. What part, & where does one start?
@@bmuhamad Okay: If asked what the Difference of his Diatonic Harmolodic Funk is to Ornette Coleman‘s Harmolodics he sure could still explain that instantly.
But for other Stuff it really might make Sense to lay out the Questions beforehand so, he like anyone else has the Time to browse his Memories.
It would be an educational Video sure, but spontaneous Improvisation yields more Fun in Concert.
A well prepared Interview sure would allow him to elaborate his Theories and Stories.
I love JBU, but it doesn't seem like he couldn't remember. Seems more like he didn't want to provide much. "I didn't meet Ornette. You don't MEET Ornette." Later on..."I first met Ornette."