A deep dive into John Paul Jones' avant garde works and more! (2016-2024)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2024
- Did you hear about John Paul Jones' 2024 show in Knoxville? A deep dive into his Big Ears Festival show plus his post 2015 music ventures from string quartets to avant garde, he is the musician's musician. Beyond his Led Zeppelin fame, John Paul Jones remains one rock and roll's most prolific and creative artists whose solo career has created truly unique projects. #johnpauljones #classicrock #documentary
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John Paul Jones, wonderful musician !!!
I saw John Paul Jones here in Knoxville Tennessee at the Tennessee Theater couple of weeks ago at a festival here called: Big Ears! He is the REAL DEAL! ALWAYS HAS BEEN ALWAYS WILL BE! I kept waiting for Robert Plant to come out and say: JOHN PAUL JONES, ORGAN, MANDOLIN, STEEL GUITAR, AND TRIPLE NECK!!! JOHN PAUL JONES!
Oh Gary that's so AWESOME. I salute you for witnessing such an excellent show. Yeah you kinda want Robert Plant to say that hehe. spot on!
JPJ is an absolute master, not just of bass guitar but music in general. I was so lucky to be front row to see him in London in 1999 on his Zooma tour - he walked on stage with his fretboard all lit up, I felt like I was in heaven. He always seems happy and jolly too.
You witnessed the show front row....WOW! You are LUCKY yes! Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
I think each of them were stellar... and John Paul Jones, with his multiple talents, has his own galaxy...
It's the Post Led Zeppelin story which confirms his greatness :) Nice to read you Marcia, hope everything's going great!
Absolutely brilliant JCM. Jones is undoubtedly a musicians musician. Even the Avant Garde pieces - which can be a bit hit or miss to listen to- were spectacular... He needs to do a full tour. 👍
Definitely the glue that held Zeppelin together!
Absolutely. It's easy to see why the Zepp jams cooked so well!
Wow that organ. Thank you J your work is a constant source of pleasure and joy in my life
Always my pleasure, i had fun going through this marvelous performances. Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
An absolute musical genius. I love the whole band but JPJ was the secret weapon for Led Zeppelin’s success.
Same here. All four are integral to the band, but JPJ is the secret weapon, indeed.
Also very humble and decent guy from what I hear. @@leamanc
Bravo José Antonio!!
Looking forward to it JCM 🤘
He has been a huge influence to this bass player 👍
One the greatest ever. Cheers from another musician colleague!
LZ II alone made him my personal favorite bass player ever
Thank you so much for doing this video. All the work that I have seen of yours has been fabulous. This one is no exception. JPJ, just brilliant! I am a huge fan of Avant-Garde, Free Jazz, Noize, Experimental Music. I am so grateful that you did this doc on Jonesy. The content in this documentary is both abundant and beautiful. I'm going to search out these awesome shows you've brought to our attention. Thank you for your passion in making these great docs JCM. 🎶⭐
great job JCM
JONESY & Roger Glover 2 of my favorites.
JCM Love your Zeppelin videos 💯. One of my Zep's stories .In 2001 i went to Asuncion ,Paraguay . During the trip i went to a near by shopping mall called Multiplaza . I was walking around and there was a record store called Zeppelin music 🎶 it was shocking !! Every year i would visit the store and meet with the owner Gladys . Some years ago Robert Plant 🪴 was touring SA. And was in Asuncion for a show . Gladys was able to meet Robert Plant in person. Gladys went to the stars that day ✌️
I was luck to see Led Zeppelin 3 times, John Paul Jones is unbelievable. A true master at his craft.
Your channel is so great!
Thank you very much Rob! More stuff coming up.
genialny huudobnik,slavny basak z led zeppelin,vynikajuci instrumentalista,super.
JPJ Brilliant Musician
Great Doc Jose 👍
Thanks Keith! Yeah what a musician right? The diversity of his works, so many grounds covered.
Caramba, que achado esse canal!! Parabéns pelo conteúdo. Continue produzindo 😊
always been a favorite of mine, and im glad i share a birthday with him
Another Triumph Jose-Thanx ! I have NO IDEA how U do it-it would take me a Zillion years & a Team of Thousands to do what U do in a Seemingly Very Short Period of Time !! Incredible !!!
Hey, so glad to see you covering this! ❤️ I really did shed a few tears watching his surprise recent appearance because of how beautiful the music sounded. The man is a precious treasure without doubt. It's so clear to see the incredible contribution he made not just to Led Zeppelin but to music overall. In my wildest dreams and my vivid imagination, I keep thinking, well, Jimmy made a surprise return last year with The Rumble, we've just seen JPJ which you're covering, and I distinctly remember seeing what I think was a Christmas greeting from Robert saying something along the lines of "it's never too late"...... now we know that nobody would be able to hold Jason back from his rightful place. Bearing in mind the state of the world when Zeppelin first formed, and taking into account its current state? If the lads could find a way to reunite even for just one more show? The ripple effect around the world would in my opinion unite the people in a manner that would make everyone drop their weapons. But hey I'm just a romantic dreamer 😊......... can you just imagine though? Taking the spiritual approach of us allegedly entering the golden age of Aquarius, one more Led Zeppelin reunion is comparable to the return of King Arthur when the world needs him the most. I guess it's a curse of being raised by parents who are both artists and it was their pastime as an escape from the day job! Thank you Jose, you are one great guy ❤
Yes Martin, watching him on the 2024 Festival footage was hard, you see time moving fast indeed. I think then coming back together for one last show could help the world, but sometimes THAT actually scares me, if they did, then it's a sign society is truly over you know? Like one last breath before everything collapses. Very profound reflection the one you made, i enjoyed it! Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
Great overview JCM. I really wanted to make it out to these 3 shows but no luck. Thanks for putting this together !!!
Great video as usual.
JUST watched that video. By himself the man commands respect. He joins Homme and Grohl in TCV and not only holds his own, he dominates over guys 30 years younger than him.
Right Mike! His level of musical explorations is INSANE. Jones is truly a one of a kind artist. I wish him WELL! Cheers to Jonesy!
SO good, thanks for doing this. JPJ's musical abilities are second to none. He's not playing a bit of mandolin or lap steel -he EXCELS at those instruments. Like he does on keyboards and writing arrangements. But when it all is said and done, I'd say JPJ is THE greatest electric bass player ever. And yes, I Iove Jaco and Macca and Entwistle and Jamerson, but JPJ has such an incredible scope and range even just with that one instrument. Like fusing totally different approaches. I always wondered why bands failed so completely when trying to cover Led Zeppelin. And while every musician was unique and uncopyable, it's 'Juan Pablo Jones' that gets overlooked. It took me a while to realize how say Whole Lotta Love gets much of it's power from his bass. Yes, it's Page's riff and Bonham's incredible groove and Plant's amazing vocals. But it wouldn't have worked with the amazing bottom that JPJ provided.
Spot on Comment here. From my experience in Zepp tribute bands, finding a John Paul Jones is TOUGH, probably the hardest job. Jones has many layers to his playing and was the secret weapon. Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
Happy Easter from Florida, USA Jose! JPJ; an absolutely incredible musician!
So glad you did this episode on JPJ. He was definitely the most accomplished musician in Zeppelin and really the backbone of everything they did. I remember when they got inducted into the Rock n Roll hall of fame and he got up to the mic and basically just said thank you to Robert and Jimmy for finally remembering him. Than during the songs they played he went on to blow everyone else off the stage he played so great and with so much presence... No pun intended. I've been dying to see him for years and really pray I get the chance to at some point. Hoping Them Crooked Vultures do another tour sometime but I'd be happy seeing him in any situation. I've seen Plant a bunch of times and he's always great. I saw Page 3x between the Arms concert at MSG when I was 17 and twice with The Firm.. Which I always wished he got back together with cause they were awesome in concert. As a bass player John Paul Jones is the one I wanna see the most.
The cool thing about Jones is that whenever he performs, you don't see a rockstar stuck in the past but evolving, ALL THE TIME. This cannot be said of many of his peers. He enjoys music for what it is, and keeps exploring the cosmos. Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories That's very true. Most of his peers are stuck in the past. I would have to say that Plant also isn't stuck in the past. He's been doing all different types of music and coming out with great albums to this day. Especially with the Sensational shapeshifters and Allison Krauss. I think you're right about the amount of views and why it's lower than other videos. John Paul Jones wasn't as out front and in the spotlight as Plant and Page were. And in general people aren't as interested in the rhythm section of most bands as they are in who's singing and playing Gtr. JPJ was definitely the best overall and well rounded musician in Zep. He doesn't get nearly enough credit for all he did to make Zeppelin as great as they were in the studio and in concert. I just hope I get to see him just once. As a bass player he's the one I've always wanted to see more than Plant and Page.
Absolutamente de acuerdo contigo cuando calificas a John Paul Jones como el mejor músico en Led Zeppelin. Si por una parte es quien ha sido más ignorado de los cuatro por, digamos, "la prensa pop", o los "mass media", creo que con bastante seguridad, para el auténtico melómano, está claro dónde se encontraba el elemento que marcaba la diferencia. !Y qué despliegue contínuo de talento y registros!
Muchas gracias Valentina. Hasta cierto punto la intención de este canal es elevar el legado de Jones por encima de lo que se suele repetir en la prensa. Led Zeppelin fue muchas galaxias más que sus frontmen Page y Plant. Considero vital la tarea de recordarle al mundo que Jones y Bonham eran arreglistas, cerebros irrepetibles que en conjunto los 4, fueron la mejor banda de los 70. La prensa pop suele ser músicos frustrados, lamento decirlo así, pero entre más camino, más lo veo, tanto como músico y como fan. Como dijo Frank Zappa, la crítica musical es como bailar sobre arquitectura haha.
I hope his solo stuff on DGM will be released on vinyl some day. Great video !!
This is the creative avant-garde spirit of Led Zeppelin.
Hell yeah. Avant Garde is truly something you carry within!
Jonsey's parents, having been his influence and in the business, must have been so proud of him!
It just goes to show how Jimmy page had an ear for talent, picking the perfect band mates to take Jimmy's vision of the perfect band! If Jimmy had chosen anyone else for his new band, who knows how it would have turned out? John Paul Jones was the perfect fit! His musical talent was paramount for the success of the Mighty Led Zeppelin! I love Robert saying in a live show, "John Paul Jones on piano!"
I always thought Plant said, John Paul Jones The Piano hehe. A legend in so many instruments. Funny how the view count numbers for this episode are low, i think it proves how true musicianship is overlooked :) Thank YOU for watching!
🌠Duuude JCM...Another Good One..I didn't know most of this stuff...
Such humble brilliance.
Absolutely the most talented of the group. Probably the smartest one also. Hahahaha
Great video, Jose'.
Wow, imagine the kind of stuff Zeppelin might've done if they'd continued on. I can imagine them doing an orchestral album or something like that. The avant garde stuff Jonesy made could've been worked into the middle section of Dazed and Confused.
You speak my language man, i definitely see Jones taking over the middle section in Dazed or a duet with Jimmy's theremin solo, imagine where they could've taken that! Thanks for watching!
@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories It's an amazing insight into what a "contemporary Led Zeppelin" would've maybe sounded like. You and I are definitely on the same page. You're one of the few people I've come across who is as big a fan as I am. But you my friend, I believe, are somehow... an even bigger fan than I am. I didn't think it was possible, but you deserve the accolade!
Why do you use the red and blue color graphics ? Just wondering. Love your very informative and in depth videos .
Good question! Jeff, first off Thanks for watching! The reason i use colours is that i see music in colors and i like the way it translates into the storytelling process. Like dreaming!
Awesome!
A long overdue retrospective of this quiet genius, and JCM is the man to do it! 🎇 JPJ should be inducted into the RNR Hall of fame for his work on Houses of the Holy alone...
And as expected this video has had very low traction in terms of views. It just proves how underrated Jones is to Zepp fans. I have 17,000 subs yet the John Paul Jones Galaxy...is something for Badgeholders only. I am always fascinated by this behavior. Same thing when i did the 1999 episode on Zooma. The reason i made this video is because i Admire him so much and Avant Garde music is one of my favorites. Thank YOU so much for watching!
You are absolutely right about JPJ . What's next thing are you going to present?
I played drums, and anyone that has played drums wishes they had taken up the bass instead! I wish I had taken up bass, just on the off chance that I could be as good as Jones. Or, at least play some of Jones's stuff. Feel, groove, swagger, finesse Jones could do it all. Jones could sit deep in the pocket, or when he was feeling frisky (checkout The Song Remains the Same from Seattle '73) bust into the front line and kick you in the teeth! A man of immense talent and dry humor that grounded him and kept him from becoming a memory, or a statistic. There are a couple videos going around of Jones playing Down to the River to Pray at Big Ears, check them out because it is spooky good!
I raise my glass of brandy and toke my cigar to the great John Paul Jones!
Very cool, I like that dimension! How did you feel about “When The Levee Breaks” feat. John Paul Jones | Playing For Change | Song Around The World? He really got down with Stephen Perkins from Jane’s Addiction. The only thing that would have be better is if JCM was on this jam!
02:03 Juan Pablo Jones, primo de Guillermo Jones y de Francisco Jones El Son mariachi de Led Zeppelin...
The Son Remains the Same jejej! Salud por el Jones!
😂😂 Ya hablando en serio: Impresionante todo lo que ha hecho él últimamente 😃 @@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories
Sólo faltó una version de Carouselambra en el piano!
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I wish he'd release piano/keyboard only record like Wakeman's superb piano only LP's
Same here! Maybe call it John Paul Jones: UnRobert'd and UnPage'd :) Thanks for watching!
Love JPJ dry sense of humour, very old school British. J Page was very lucky to have someone with his musical ear to follow Jimmy's improvisations and where Jimmy decided to go, judging by some of the later No Quarters ie 1977, I don't think Jimmy could do it quite as well when the roles were reversed
Yes, Jimmy had the best teammate in JPJ. The only think i don't like about 1977 NQ's is the blues boogie in the middle haha. But overall, an ACE player!
Wonderful video. JPJ seems a lovely bloke, largely ego free, non poseur, fabulously talented instrumentalist, writer, arranger. Apart from the money, putting up with the other 3, on the road must have driven him bonkers ...
Id like to consider JPJ as the Dr. Frankenstein of the rock world, as he would unassumingly walk on to a project and turn it into a monster.
7:20, the struggle is real 🤣
It is :) Avant Garde music has no chance without it . Thanks for watching!
JCM on Kashmir and other songs JPJ is credited for playing a melitron ( I'm not sure how it's spelled).can you please explain this instrument?
It says it makes sound from pressing on keys similar piano. That definition does nothing for me. Also he is credited for playing a fretless bass that too blows my mind! How does one master that instrument?
This is a great idea for an episode. Let me write this down and see how can i come up with an explanation out of not owning a mellotron. The instrument is fascinating for sure. Fretless Basses are quite tricky! Thanks for watching! For now lets make a toast for Jones right!!!
@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories thank you brother!
Didn't know he's completely dominated that festival.
when i was like 18 in 1989 thurston used to make fun of me for liking led zep. so funny to see this now.
Wow....now you gotta reach out to him and say TOUCHÉ hahahah.
JPJ's contributions were not legally acknowledged in the credits of many Led Zeppelin songs because of his inexperience and humility as a person, but listening to Page and Plant's solo works years later it is easy to see the lack of the great bassist and musician's talent and contribution.
Spot On JC. The Post Led Zeppelin years really show how Jones made these guys better, or at least complement their skill better than the people they worked with. Jones is the best musician in Led Zeppelin :)
The only way I could do 😂
Imo JPJ was great but ITTOD I know you love it Jose, as I do but if Zep continues and Bonzo lives .... God rest his soul... Zep is going back to basics back to guitar driven Rock imo . ITTOD part 2 would of and could of never happened again it would of not worked. Zep fans wanted Rock .
JPJ is a amazing awesome musician he was never going to get the acclaim of Jimmy Zep was his band up till 78 imo during the recording of ITTOD and off time of the band between the warmups and Knebworth shows . Plant was in control but if the American tour would of been at least good on stage Page would of took back Zep and to it roots . This could of and probably would of caused problems as I believe the band we're going in different directions in taste and what they wanted Zep to Be .
All respect for JPJ 👍🏼
Sure he's great but I've never seen him play a double kneck bass.
He's got some self respect haha
@@crungefactory So no armidillo in his trousers?
The silent assassin
JPJ is a very versatile musician, but I think it's a stretch to say that he's the 'best' musician in Zeppelin. Jimmy Page's guitar solos and compositions on both electric and acoustic are part of what defines heavy rock n roll. JPJ doesn't have any truly legendary solos or compositions on the level of Jimmy. He doesn't define the bass or keyboards the way that Jimmy does with the guitar. He doesn't command the stage and transport people to other realms in the way that Jimmy can. He clearly played a huge role that can be overlooked particularly by non-musicians. I think it's too bad that Jimmy and JPJ haven't done any projects together. Maybe they could have worked on new instrumental grooves, trying to go beyond Zeppelin, and maybe attracted a new singer to go along with new directions.
He is the best musician because the Post Led Zeppelin studio evidence proves it :) Never forget the truth is never upfront but in between the lights.
Sowy 😢 to mention organ comeback ... then a tiny scene with no sound ... has disappointed, but I believe he is a musician selfless sticking to his first love - MUSIC
This is so you can go check the original video sources for the organ playing and enjoy :) Thanks for watching!
At 3:50 lame band . sorry Jonny.
Jonsey is a genius.
Right on! His knowledge and feel for music is VAST!