"Happy Feelin's" and Robin Duhe of MAZE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2022
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Today I retrace my musical roots to revisit the first bass solo I ever learned to play, the awesome groove it bookends, and the unsung bassist that became a part of my musical language. The group is Maze (Featuring Frankie Beverly) with the unsung Robin Duhe on bass!
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Finally somebody recognizes the great Robin Duhe. One of my childhood heroes too.🔥✊🏾
One of the greatest underappreciated bands of all time. These guys are killers.
So good to see Robin Duhe get his just due. His Bass Grooves are insane. I always liked his Tone as well
Glad you highlighted Robin Duhe . His playing on The Live Maze Album is Magnificent.
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly is one of the greatest R&B groups of all time.
I'm a huge Maze and Robin D. fan. I had the pleasure of playing Happy Feelings, Back in Stride, Golden Time of Day and Before I Let Go in a cover band.
I love Maze with Frankie Beverly!!!!
Thank you so much for shining a spotlight on Robin Duhe plus Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. I used to think of Maze as the Black Grateful Dead because they could sell out a venue with or without a current release.
Another great video!
Please check out the 70’s song called , Glide, by the group Pleasure. There is a break down/bass solo where the first Ghost Note on an electric bass is recorded. Can you please demonstrate how that is done, because I have yet to see ANY TH-camr truly demonstrate the bass Ghost Note. Prince did songs like that later on Work, 777-9311 but never performed them live. Thanks a lot!👍🏿
Great review again! I’m from the Bay Area and there was a lot of killer bass going on in the 70s. One of my favorite Maze bass lines is Too many games. Talk about funky! Check that one out!
Solid selection Paul and thanks for sharing. This makes me reminisce of a concert that I saw back in the day. Anita Baker opened for Maze and she and her group were phenomenal . Her bass player for this concert was Bobby Watson from Rufus. Then Maze featuring Frankie Beverly came on and amazed the audience. Robin Duhe was superb and the whole group was so damn tight.I can still hear and feel the music from that night.
Priceless!!!
Next is bassist of Slave! 🔥
The great Mark Adams . “ Volcano Rupture “
@@veedub95 On point boss! 😎
LOL. I PROMISE I will get to Mark Adams at some point!
@@pdbass Many thanks! Take your time boss 😎. Great video btw!
The concert Maze did in New Orleans that was filmed is a complete classic. The guitar player in dressed in red was really funky and the bass player had a cool looking p bass. God bless you Paul for putting this excellent channel out there . By the way there is a track on this TH-cam called Norman Connors by the Mike Edmonds Bassic Requirement . It was released on vinyl and copies did get to Japan and Canada . It’s my tribute to that whole disco funk era
I was blessed with the opportunity of having my band open for his band twice this past summer. Both gigs were in San Francisco. Wonderful guy and wonderful musician.
Frankie Beverly and Maze is my all time to favorite band. My wife and I go see them every time in Los Angeles.
It is a joy to watch your channel and how well you break down some of the most prominent bass lines ever created. The are as fresh today as the day they were born by the talented fingers playing them. Surely, I am from that generation to have had every one of those records and I started playing bass in the early to mid seventies because of these guys and yes, including Robin Duhe! Thanks for keeping music history out in front!
i never heard this song, really beatiful thank you for these precious jam
Thank you for sharing your love for bass, and timlesss music in general.
Man starting out with Happy feelings, how can a dude go wrong! Really isn't a bad Maze LP. Add golden time of day and we are one are my tops!
Once again, you knocked it out of the park. Frankie Beverly and Maze are one of my
favorite groups. Let’s not forget, We are one and Before I Let Go!! Thanks
for the trip down memory lane. Your channel is “AWESOME “!
Ronnie Jordan's bass player on Summer Smile was killing it!
Classic song that will forever be played..
I saw them at show in Tulsa years ago, The Gap Band, Frankie Beverly & Maze & Teddy Pendergrass! Amazing! I saw 2 of my favorite bassists, Robert Wilson & Robin Duhe. Robin came out after introductions of the band & played the funkiest solo with an envelope filter/wah! I'll never forget it! Love your channel, knowledge & inspiration.
Funny part, my mom listen to the same stuff.
Like Rufus,War, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, The Dells, Sam and Dave, etc...i can go on and on.
Thanks, for another very good vid.
Take care and keep the groove.
Thank you so much for sharing this. A buddy and me were hanging out early 1990s, he said "lemme play some Maze" ( on the cassette player!). Sweet sounds. Brilliant interplay.
Man you awesome yourself I'm from the Philly area so I'm very much familiar with Robin ,Frankie,Roame and the boys. You inspire me to want to pickup a bass..with me being left handed it would be interesting. Another great video as usual keep posting beautiful things 👍🏽
That was absolutely on time! Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly is one of the greatest bands of all time, and their music was a constant in my household. Thank you for pointing out their greatness
That’s such a smooth song
I could have watched you solo over those 4 chords for an hour my man. Yet another deep cut that’s new to me - what a jam! Great work maestro
Great video, Paul-I am so happy when I see a new video from you!
Another killer bass series as usual. Maze are massive here in the U.k. Especially the tracks before I let go, while I’m alone and back in stride again which a great outro. 🙏🏿
Everything I ever wanted, this blissful soul filled Melody. My my
Oh wow, I've not heard the chunk of gorgeousness for a long time. Time to dig the LP out of the attic. I might just have to pick up the ebass again. Thanks for a great video!
My brother ,he is a part of all of our DNA who were born during this great musical era.
Chris Squire. In the film they made back in the early `70s (YesSongs) Chris and Allan where having a moment behind what Steve was doing in his pyscho meltdown solo near the eand of the show. We are all focused on Steve in that solo but, if you listen to Chris and Allan coming in with accents, its amazing.
BLESS YOU, BROTHER!!! You Are GOD Sent Informing & Reminding People That There Is ARTISTRY In Making Music!!! I Started My Musical Journey In Jr. High In 1977, Wanting To Play Violin, Thought About The Flute But Wound Up Playing Trombone (Because The Band Director Said People Were Needed In The Brass Section & My Brother 2 Years Ahead Of Me Played That Instrument) Before Getting A Bass, Guitar & Piano In Subsequent Years. In Those Days Maze, EW&F,. Average White Band, Cameo, Pleasure, Parliament/Funkadelic, Ohio Players, Slave, LTD, Confunkshon, Graham Central Station, Brick, Barkays, Tower Of Power.......
Informative, educational and FUN!!!
I love your channel because even though I been playing bass over 40yrs, a lot of the songs you highlight I've never played before and it gives me something new to learn and play.
Saw Maze in Chicago and Cincinnati. Like you, those Maze records are in my bass playing DNA because they were always on the record player growing up.
I even keep a picture of Maze I took at their concert on roll in my digital picture frame along with family photos.
Keep on doing what you're doing, man! Love your videos!
Wonderful.
This is all beautiful, this song
Bravo, Professor!
Yep. Saturday morning clean the house music and backyard Bbq family reunion music too. Gorwn Folks music for sure.
Great GREAT Song... and Robin Duhe is a Beast. I listen to (and learn ) his lines even today.
i could watch your videos all day...
I love this channel!
Another super info from you..Respect..another of my fav groups ..frankie & Maze...straight up simple soul and funk with the basic guitars.bass ..congas &percussion..keyboards and the drums with Frankie's vocals and with Roame & mckinleys backing and harmonies with their percussion and then the groove master Duhe..Right on! One of my fav jams is " I need you"..afro..funk.latin..Respect to Robin Duhe..always thanks again..going straight to my turntables with my Maze Vinyls...."lovely inspiration "...(Ramy)
I have grown over the past few months come to thoroughly enjoy all your videos. Educational and enjoyable.. so you amd your channel have become part of MY DNA and frankly I wouldn't have it any other way!!
Yessir! Ledisi’s cover is incredible too!
Robin was a BEAST on Bass!!! I recognize his style of uniqueness immediately. I have some of his DNA too. Lol 🤣
I had the great fortune to play a lot of Maze music during the 80's & 90's. I'd been a Maze enthusiast since the late 70's, and was knocked out by bassist Robin Duhe's powerful & infectious pocket, & his righteous tones & patterns. Its really great that the spotlight has finally been turned on this vastly underrated bassist. If you are new to the bass, or have been around awhile but don't know about Maze, you owe it to yourself to check Robin Duhe. My favorite tracks: Before I Let Go, Runnin' Away, Southern Girl, The Look in Your Eyes, Feel that Your Feelin', & Workin' Together.
🤦🏾♂️another outstanding video, Paul! This is one of the reasons why I love TH-cam because we all get to witness your teaching mastery.
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Nice I Love It.
Wow this music is wonderful
Amazing work, my Brother. Keep up the great work. You have a loyal fan in Atlanta!
Robin was rock solid ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
MAZE live in New Orleans with their opening „I got you“, the sound track of my teenage years.
Great video and analysis as usual Maestro. My high school garage band played several FB and Maze tunes back in the day. I'm a rhythm guitar guy but ironically, it was our bass player that introduced us to Maze. We used to open up a few sets with "You" which was fine with me because I got to kick things off with that 2 chord intro.
Please keep the awesome content coming. I look forward to your videos and always learn something new even though I've been playing just shy of 50 years now.
Seymour Johnson AFB NC, with a neighbor across the street from Virginia. Summertime!!! getting wasted, listening to the sounds of the 70s.
I was just listening to this song and was just drawn in by the Bass player. I am so glad you did a breakdown of this song. it also has some feel of Verdine from that's the way of the world.
Love that tune
I had this record also. Always loved this song✌
Pdbass your channel is totally captivating!!!!!!!! Wow! Thanks! Subscribed.
Robin Duhe locks in with the drum/hi-hat combo on this song... twice!
From a fellow Thompson, My jaw fell to the floor when you said you started off with trumpet. So did I, in middle school. It was actually a cornet. I assume because cornets were more affordable. I enjoy your videos. Keep u- the good work.
I thought the main groove was very verdine white from EWF.
I'm mainly a prog head, but Verdine White is probably my favorite bassist. Might not be the flashiest, but is the most tasteful -- knowing what not to play can be much harder knowing what to play.
Can't get over you is one of my favorites from Maze as well
In the Mike Henderson video I had commented, in requesting you to make something Robin Duhe-related. I did not realize this was here so you have already fulfilled my hope. Thank you so much. My only complaint is it was just one song…
Robin's Antiqua P bass reminds me of my 1st bass I brought from a pawn shop, it was a '78 Antigua Fender Jazz.
I love Maze but mannnnnn I love I Can’t Get Over You!!!!!!!
Love your channel man!
The first band I ever played in was a James brown cover band and Robin Duhe played bass on a 6string regular guitar in Oakland CA we were neighbors and high school friends
Amazing a 4 string bass can be that expansive
THANKS
Man, first song that got interested in bass playing was Jimmy Castor Bunch's "Potential"!
Nice, 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Can you do a video on bassist Ralphe Armstrong most famous for his bass playing with Jean Luc Ponty, although he played with Miles Davis and countless others? I love his rounded bubbly sound on the low end tip, sound like a p-bass but it appears that he plays mainly jazz configured electric bass guitars, so it’s definitely in the technique! When you hear Ralph you automatically are drawn to the bass groove and man can that cat groove. He adds a lot of Melodic notes in his phrases and his style reminds me of Bernard Edwards in many ways.
I like your Jazz bass just got my new Jazz bass can't wait to groove out with you bro next time I'm in the burgh. Happy feelings.
Robi duhe is awesome and very underrated. Believe it or not 'That's actually randy jackson playing bass on cant get over you .
Seen you on a TH-cam TV commercial, bro! Keep up the good work.
Thanks! You're the second person I've heard about this commercial from. What channel? TH-cam was supposed to let me know, but I'm in the dark here.
@@pdbass I started using TH-cam TV to watch SNY in order to watch the Mets games out of state. It was during a game a couple weeks ago where a commercial came on showcasing TH-cam creators. I only saw your face for about half a second, and I can't remember whether or not your name was on the screen. But I recognized you. If I see it again I will definitely take a screenshot or screen cap it and I'll let you know.
@@goboslament5535 Thanks for the heads up. A friend of mine just sent me an iPhone video of it during a ballgame. CRAZY!!!
👍👍👍👍
Would love to see a video about Randy DeBarge's bass on "I Like It".
Ha! I was considering it...but it's actually Freddie Washington playing on that one!
@@pdbass dropping knowledge. Google has once again lead me astray.
Southern girls is one must funky tracks ever, away from that, Milton Wright by the name 'Keep it up' please if you haven't
check them out.
Salute from the UK
My favorite Maze tune is "Laid Back Girl."
I love your indepth breakdown of bass players i admire. My humble request? When you get a chance, please check out and break down one of my FAVORITE bass players called Davide Romani of the group Change. Those early albums are still in heavy rotation on my list.
🤔Never got to play that song the right way, since I've learned it upside down😆 prior to string up lefty
..thanks for this lesson Paul, very interesting to have that F6 in that place in the progression, D minor first inversion ..nice mode mixture stuff!..do you know a drummer from Pittsburgh, Brian Edwards?..stay safe and stay strong..New York May 21, 2022..
Of course! One of Pittsburgh's finest. Thanks for watching.
@@pdbass ..wow, he and i played together for a quick minute in Minneapolis years ago, i went to school with Victor Bailey RIP and Baron Browne RIP..thanks for replying to me!..stay safe and stay strong..New York May 21, 2022..
Southern Girl
Bigtimelakersfan, Was that at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland?
Your mother has great taste sir.
You basically had the same childhood as I did.
Paul, used to see Frankie Beverly & Raw Soul at clubs in Philly around 1969. His rhythm guitar style is a Philly lick it in groove style. Love Happy Feeling and wore out all those Maze albums when they came out. Great episode. Bomaye ❤
you are Philadelphian?
Other side of the state--Pittsburgher
Don’t be tryin to claim Paul, he’s ours😊
You basically had the same childhood as I did.