What I like about you, Adam, is that you're not just a 'TH-cam Guru'. You actually play music outside of your bedroom. That's actually a really rare thing on this platform.
it's these damned keyboard players. once they get going they can't stop no matter what. once they start to reach for that whammy pad/button, you know you can get something to drink at the bar
There's the LA Chillharmonic run by guitarist Richard Smith too. Very different sort of band but he's a top bloke and a lot of fun to play with. He comes over to London and play with a Big Band I'm in here every so often.
Props to Sara! It is hard enough as it is to run a small group, much less an 18-piece big band! It's not a money-making situation but very much appreciate her efforts and her music!
Thanks for reminding me that the best thing about music is making it together... now I'm going to crawl into my wee corner again, crying that I gave it all up
One of the best vlogs I've seen in my life Adam Neely. A snippet into polished performance juxtaposed with you guys trying to catch the hat on your heads first take style really made me smile. You create so much quality and positivity and I really appreciate you for that
Wow I love the New York Chillharmonic. What a cool sound, and the composer is awesome for handling such a complicated setup with all the local musicians coming in for different gigs and everything. Great voice too. Thanks for the vlog Adam! Loved it!
These are really well edited, no fluff and straight to the point. I have a hard time imagining how you can even think about creating content while you're out touring. I can barely make myself post a pic on Instagram when I have a local gig. But props to you man.
Adam I like your face at 11:37 so much. It is pure joy expressed with such a large smile! This video as a whole is so much inspiration to me as a music student. Do whatever you want to do and live through your music. Even if it's prog rock with a big band. Everything is possible. Thank you for this video!
You know, I think I figured out why I love this channel. You can really see how much Adam and his guests really do love music. It's just .... good stuff, and it feels genuine
Beautiful. What a concept of band leadership and organization. Musicians will always find a way to put it out there. I´m an old guy and it puts a smile on my face to see how you triumph. I absolutely dig your music. Keep spreading the word.
Bro this is wild! I'm from Minneapolis and played a lot at Jazz Central in college. So surreal seeing a place I spent so much time in on your channel. Love this
I'm a musician in Minneapolis and it was a pleasantly startling surprise to see familiar faces and places. Love the content! Thanks again for everything you do
I'm not a musician, but a dancer. I do similar project based work, but ignore what I say if you want. You fund it from other projects. You get grants on sponsorships or fundraise. You do a mix of all of these. Its hard. But most of the economic value we create is secondary, and therefore the money doesnt go to us.
Merch, sponsorship, and other streams of income. Adam has his primary band, and several other gigs, plus a trickle of revenue from streaming sites, and Patreon.
I have my first NYC big band show in two months and I'm super pumped for it. Just like Sara I was really surprised how many people you don't know are like, "Sure, I'll play this gig."
Gotta watch those bets. I lost my entire gig pay one time betting a guy was gonna hurl; and he didn't. Not there, anyway...40 bucks it cost me, and when i go to leave, he's out in the parking lot yacking - on the front bumper of MY car.
This dedication to touring and playing lots of small venues is really important. In Australia the distances between towns can be huge! But the live playing creates it's own art form. "Pub rock" bands of the 1980s worked hard and learner a lot about meeting expectation of tough audiences. Some went on to international success: AC/DC, INXS, Men At Work.
I used to play with a funk band. Somewhat large band. Slowly, I became the person who booked the players. One night..I didn't realize until we were there. It was like all subs...no one knew anyone, except me! 🤣 Full introductions all the way around. 💫
Got to love people who are willing to execute on ideas like this for the love of the music. This won't make you rich, but at least she will be my hero! Keep it up and maybe you'll stumble out of the US and get I to go watch your show live.
Holy shit lmao at 2:45, Jamie Ryan is my college’s percussion professor (Eastern Illinois University). The dude’s a huge metalhead that will get in long convos with anyone wearing a band shirt on campus and the combination mohawk and goatee is iconic. He’s an insanely good marimba player. I just got done with classes. I thought I was safe from profs in my dorm but you jumpscared me with a fucking cameo lmao
You played in Allen Hall! I lived there last year. My band played a few gigs in that main lobby so it’s rad to see your band playing in the same spot. Much love from UIUC 💙🧡
@@jackalterman yeah, I used to like him years ago. Now he's really overrated. The same jokes every single video, plays the bass like a guitarist, begs for likes, etc... Even guitar videos from other channels are plagued with unoriginal 6 strings bass comments.
This is a great band to jam with. It’s not too formal or stressful looking. I’d be so stoked to play with them. Plus you get to play bass so your riding the melody
From adams videos, It seems like the jazz scene is quite a boy's club in general, I dont recall the last time there was a female musician featured prominently in one of adam-'s gig vlog videos, let alone the leader of a band, mad props!!!
The contracting local brass/etc thing is reasonably common. A friend of mine tours a lot of the Ska big bands through australia and there generally is no where near enough money to fly 9 people all the way here and then back and forward across the nullabor, so she's got these musos around the country she can hire to fill out the brass and then she can just fly over the core musos. It works really well and means less well known (in australia) outfits like The Selector, or Bad Manners can come over, do a full size band without bankerupting the organizers. And believe me theres a LOT of musos who love doing the contract stuff for bands they love
Hey Adam, would love if you did a video on how people actually make money. The generally theme seems to be that no one makes any money doing gigs. So how are they making money and what type of work allows for touring. Obviously you personally have the channel and that makes some money for you. Would be interested in hearing about some of your friends/band mates and what they do to afford to keep playing gigs and making music. Thanks!
Hey Adam, a suggestion for a topic I had on my mind for some time - the myths, perils, (dis)advantages of being self-taught on an instrument (plus the process)
Thank you Adam! This video was very insightful for me because I have always asked myself what it means to run a large ensemble in today's music business but I would have liked to know more about the financial aspect and how it all comes together at the end. Jazzrausch Big Band is brilliant! I have never heard a better blend between big band instrumentation and electronic music.
Prog Jazz Big Band....you have my attention
I love that you're early to Adam Neely videos
King 👑
Just saw Thank You Scientist the other day. I've been inundated with Jazz Prog Pop recently 😂
Top 10 Anime Crossovers
adam hearted this, yall have basically collabbed already then
"do people like this content"
"oh damn.."
my sides
I do...
@@kristofkubina4105 u two are now married
I friggin love this!
12:47 Pro Tip:- if a Jazzer asks you what key you are singing in, never answer with anything that isn't a flat key.
Abb?
@@Opuskrokus ABBA?????
A#b?
Well played sir. Perfection. BECAUSE ITS TRUE. You owe me a keyboard (I snushed...)
Just don't say sharp keys that make no sense. Like A#. That isn't a realistically used key, it would be better to say Bb.
Imagine being this professional. Being able to not just READ the music but actually MAKE music out of it this proficiently. That’s the goal
Practice. It'll happen.
5:15 glad this moment was captured cuz i almost said no to a gig that later on opened many doors!!! fun to be on here thank you adam and sara!!!!
1:25 “Kids are the least judgemental”. Unless you’re another kid. Kids are absolutely terrible to each other.
they're naive judgemental thats even worst :D
Kids are actually pretty nice to each other until about grade 6 or 7.
Guitarisforgrins lol maybe it’s just me, but I had bullied at like 3rd and 4th grades.
this comment brought to you by kids
I can confirm based on life experience
Where is the 16 minute Tuba solo?
this is jazz, not mariachi.
@@Krieghandt Mariachi uses guitaron, not tuba. But idgaf, liked your comment anyways.
@@matthewsaxman1028 progressive mariachi uses tubas as well.
You mean 16 whole notes?
Ask Theon Cross
What I like about you, Adam, is that you're not just a 'TH-cam Guru'. You actually play music outside of your bedroom. That's actually a really rare thing on this platform.
At like 11:25 the spice level just kept getting higher and HIGHER and HiGhEr
it's these damned keyboard players. once they get going they can't stop no matter what. once they start to reach for that whammy pad/button, you know you can get something to drink at the bar
I easily rewatched that about five times
Gig was fun!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏽
It must floooooooow
That’s such a sick synth sound too. Adds a lot!
“Yeah, I’m available”
"...and by way back I mean four" 😂
Heyyy... Nice to see you watch this stuff :D
It was amazing playing violin in the Minneapolis show! Honored to be part of this small moment in jazz rock fusion history
1:42 "Mr. Adam Neely is expected for his flight at gate E dominant 7, thank you"
If only Chill-harmonic groups existed everywhere!
My goodness, I would love to play with an ensemble like this.
Looks like there's some crossover between smash, speedrunning and music :)
What instrument do you play?
bro same im a bassist and i just wanna fuckin lay down some sweet drop B for shit like this
@@kirjian What do you mean by the crossover?
There's the LA Chillharmonic run by guitarist Richard Smith too. Very different sort of band but he's a top bloke and a lot of fun to play with. He comes over to London and play with a Big Band I'm in here every so often.
Emm Bee Sea yo hi
NYChillharmonic was the most unique band I've ever seen live. Absolutely surreal ❤️
Did you see them live?
He just said he saw them live ._.
"I'm working now"
every youtube "doesn't smoke weed" ;)
Something tells me the band leader would make a lot more money with a much smaller group... Possibly less work/stress too managing it all
@@arxsyn yeah but then it would be boring af
That synth solo at like 11 minutes is classic prog at its finest.
Synth solo was crazy :D
That's what makes prog prog bro
10:52
Props to Sara! It is hard enough as it is to run a small group, much less an 18-piece big band! It's not a money-making situation but very much appreciate her efforts and her music!
Thanks for reminding me that the best thing about music is making it together... now I'm going to crawl into my wee corner again, crying that I gave it all up
I feel you
One of the best vlogs I've seen in my life Adam Neely. A snippet into polished performance juxtaposed with you guys trying to catch the hat on your heads first take style really made me smile. You create so much quality and positivity and I really appreciate you for that
9:55 I need a few seconds more before and after this moment. It's so good.
The song is called "To Cover a Quiet Mind' and it's available on TH-cam ;-)
@@slowculture5903 thanks god
Wow I love the New York Chillharmonic. What a cool sound, and the composer is awesome for handling such a complicated setup with all the local musicians coming in for different gigs and everything. Great voice too. Thanks for the vlog Adam! Loved it!
Can you analyze how “Jazzy” the Jazz is in Disney’s “Princess and the Frog”
For every gig-vlog you release my urge to move to the US just to be able to experience all this awesome music grows stronger. Damn!
Visit sometime! Where are you based out of?
@@forgetful9845 Sweden. Yeah, I absolutely will. :)
When is this music gonna be published in streaming and downloading platforms such as Spotify and iTunes
Ur mom
Is fingering herself
Josh Bailey is a drumming god, like holy shit
These are really well edited, no fluff and straight to the point. I have a hard time imagining how you can even think about creating content while you're out touring. I can barely make myself post a pic on Instagram when I have a local gig. But props to you man.
The NYChillharmonic looks like an interesting band. I might have to check them out now.
There's some stuff on Soundcloud.
You're here too?!
Same
Adam I like your face at 11:37 so much. It is pure joy expressed with such a large smile!
This video as a whole is so much inspiration to me as a music student. Do whatever you want to do and live through your music. Even if it's prog rock with a big band. Everything is possible. Thank you for this video!
Man I haven't been to a show in so long. This channel makes me want to go see some live music like right now.
This channel makes me want to play out again right now. But I'll stay home with my young kids and baby for a few more years :D
Go
About that 👀
Thank you! I love this kind of format. Also, NYChillharmonic sounds like AWESOME music!
The raw amount of talent on display to take this show on the road, integrate local players and perform at this level. Wow.
1:12 NO ADAM DONT DO IT!!!!
#rememberthebrownie
OH NO HE HAS AIRPODS ON, HE CAN'T HEAR US
#playsober
#playsober kids
"You don't want no part of this shit, [Adam]"
Josh Bailey is the unsung hero of your gig vlogs. What a legend and smashing drummer.
You know, I think I figured out why I love this channel. You can really see how much Adam and his guests really do love music. It's just .... good stuff, and it feels genuine
Beautiful. What a concept of band leadership and organization. Musicians will always find a way to put it
out there. I´m an old guy and it puts a smile on my face to see how you triumph. I absolutely dig your music.
Keep spreading the word.
I love her personality. She so chill and transparent
That's crazy! What an amazing group of musicians!!!
This is Wondrous, great sound!
the network works!
Freaking love this channel.
Affinity One the best
Bro this is wild! I'm from Minneapolis and played a lot at Jazz Central in college. So surreal seeing a place I spent so much time in on your channel. Love this
6:11 Jazz Central??? I’ve played there! Very weird venue.
Same bro the piano is sick tho.
They were just rehearsing there. My goal is to someday book Jazz Central as a rehearsal space. (BTW shameless plug, my band is playing there on 3/27.)
That synth solo at 11:30, and the explanation afterwards, was the height of musical mysticism.
I'm a musician in Minneapolis and it was a pleasantly startling surprise to see familiar faces and places. Love the content! Thanks again for everything you do
a question: if breaking even is not even the usual how in the eff does one fund a project like this?
You simply... Fund it. With the money you make on other gigs.
Other jobs (teaching, other gigs, whatever)
I'm not a musician, but a dancer. I do similar project based work, but ignore what I say if you want.
You fund it from other projects. You get grants on sponsorships or fundraise. You do a mix of all of these. Its hard. But most of the economic value we create is secondary, and therefore the money doesnt go to us.
Merch, sponsorship, and other streams of income. Adam has his primary band, and several other gigs, plus a trickle of revenue from streaming sites, and Patreon.
I have my first NYC big band show in two months and I'm super pumped for it. Just like Sara I was really surprised how many people you don't know are like, "Sure, I'll play this gig."
Loved seeing Minneapolis in one of your videos… almost made up for me finding out about the Parkway show the day AFTER it happened!
Gotta watch those bets. I lost my entire gig pay one time betting a guy was gonna hurl; and he didn't. Not there, anyway...40 bucks it cost me, and when i go to leave, he's out in the parking lot yacking - on the front bumper of MY car.
Guy was definitely in on it.
You guys had a “Cory Henry” moment
This is interesting.
They just need an celtic flute now.
She should learn flute and be like prog rock Peter Gabriel!!!!!!!!!!!
@@jameswkr7177 I'm more of a Jethro Tull man when it comes to flute
This dedication to touring and playing lots of small venues is really important. In Australia the distances between towns can be huge! But the live playing creates it's own art form. "Pub rock" bands of the 1980s worked hard and learner a lot about meeting expectation of tough audiences. Some went on to international success: AC/DC, INXS, Men At Work.
Question for next Q&A: what do you think are the best/most essential apps for a professional musician?
That baseline you play at 10:33 could probably wipe out a building, good *lord*
oh my gosh yes!!! it's a KILLER
We can't ignore that keyboard either!
Damn, can't believe I missed that, thanks!
Anyone know how he gets that sub sound? Is it a pedal? Or midi triggering? Or whattt
Thanks
@@ottocox_ I know he uses a boss OC-2 on his board, might be that?
I love these vlogs because i love to see how this beautiful music is still very much alive which is amazing
Super close to one million subscribers and one hundred million views!
Rock, Jazz, Country and classical is often really stuck in their ways. I love this where we borrow from each other. This was fun.
I’m so glad PROG Rock INDI Jazz is becoming a thing again. Keep on Touring!
Thank You Scientist x NYChillharmonix would be the greatest collab!
I used to play with a funk band. Somewhat large band. Slowly, I became the person who booked the players.
One night..I didn't realize until we were there. It was like all subs...no one knew anyone, except me! 🤣
Full introductions all the way around. 💫
HE CAME TO MY UNIVERSITY OH MY GOD
:O
Got to love people who are willing to execute on ideas like this for the love of the music. This won't make you rich, but at least she will be my hero! Keep it up and maybe you'll stumble out of the US and get I to go watch your show live.
The Minneapolis Show! I went to McNelly Smith with Afro guy!! Hes an amazing dude!! Glad to see him still at it!
Damn this band is amazing and huge respect for a Sara McDonald to both be such a talented singer and composer as well as organizing all the gigs.
Does anyone know which track 3:50 and onwards is clipped from? That bassline is SICK and put me in Quarantine, I desperately need to hear that in full
this comment aged like milk...
As a tubist, i'm insanely infatuated with big band groups like this, i love seeing these really cool instrumentations for these groups.
All of these gig vlogs are SO FLIPPIN' GOOD
Fantastic editing/pacing in this video!
And the ambition of that band is commendable.
Its not only about what you know but who you know that can get you connected if you are a working musician.
holy hell the production value in your videos is insane
Holy shit lmao at 2:45, Jamie Ryan is my college’s percussion professor (Eastern Illinois University). The dude’s a huge metalhead that will get in long convos with anyone wearing a band shirt on campus and the combination mohawk and goatee is iconic. He’s an insanely good marimba player. I just got done with classes. I thought I was safe from profs in my dorm but you jumpscared me with a fucking cameo lmao
I love gig vlogs and I think you should do more :) love ya Adam
11:38 KENNEEEEERRRRRR!
You played in Allen Hall! I lived there last year. My band played a few gigs in that main lobby so it’s rad to see your band playing in the same spot. Much love from UIUC 💙🧡
Davie 504 and Adam Neely post nearly half an hour from each other.
Double win.
Checkmate guitarists
@@jackalterman Why doesn't he? He has good sense of humor and he plays bass probably better than Adam
@@jackalterman yeah, I used to like him years ago. Now he's really overrated. The same jokes every single video, plays the bass like a guitarist, begs for likes, etc... Even guitar videos from other channels are plagued with unoriginal 6 strings bass comments.
bass time
@@jackalterman You can just let people enjoy things!
@@jackalterman He's just a troll... and that's okay.
I really enjoy this gig vlogs of yours. Yes, music theory video is neat and awesome but gig vlog video are the one who driven me hahaha
This is a great band to jam with. It’s not too formal or stressful looking. I’d be so stoked to play with them. Plus you get to play bass so your riding the melody
8:40 Kevin Gastonguay cameo
Cool, lol is on bass, he's my favorite
Wow it's so crazy to see a place I've played at in one of your videos. Love jazz central, dope couches and a lot of killer local players
Adam I LOVE your editing. Bravo dude
I dig seeing all the processes of bands and musical groups I would never be in. Super cool!
I wish you published all of the gig footage! That shit was awesome!
She is strong woman
And this band is amazing!
Hello from Russia. I hope someday i will see and hear the live performance.
From adams videos, It seems like the jazz scene is quite a boy's club in general, I dont recall the last time there was a female musician featured prominently in one of adam-'s gig vlog videos, let alone the leader of a band, mad props!!!
Please release the songs with this lineup; it's fantastic! That jam around 11 minutes... man.
The contracting local brass/etc thing is reasonably common. A friend of mine tours a lot of the Ska big bands through australia and there generally is no where near enough money to fly 9 people all the way here and then back and forward across the nullabor, so she's got these musos around the country she can hire to fill out the brass and then she can just fly over the core musos. It works really well and means less well known (in australia) outfits like The Selector, or Bad Manners can come over, do a full size band without bankerupting the organizers. And believe me theres a LOT of musos who love doing the contract stuff for bands they love
The guitarist for that band is the only other person I’ve seen ever play a Reverend guitar rather than my guitar teacher. Steve will be pleased
I had no idea you came through MPLS! Hope you liked the scene and the players here. I’ll try and keep my eyes peeled so I can see you live sometime.
Dam that synth solo locked right in with the rest of the band. Particularly your bass was the shit
Super interesting timing on this because I'm actively working on a video about putting on a show with a larger band as well! Should be up tomorrow.
I really love these gig vlogs, especially if Josh is involved.
Great vid. Really enjoyed them at the Stone Church in Brattleboro the other night.
Is there anywhere I can watch that performance from 9 mins onward?? There's so much pretty and fun music!
Hey Adam, would love if you did a video on how people actually make money. The generally theme seems to be that no one makes any money doing gigs. So how are they making money and what type of work allows for touring. Obviously you personally have the channel and that makes some money for you. Would be interested in hearing about some of your friends/band mates and what they do to afford to keep playing gigs and making music. Thanks!
The edits are fantastic i love em
Hey Adam, a suggestion for a topic I had on my mind for some time - the myths, perils, (dis)advantages of being self-taught on an instrument (plus the process)
That’s crazy...my school plays at jazz central all the time
You played at Allen Hall at UIUC‽ That was my dorm for two years. It was always great having so many events and programs in that room.
I was at the Minneapolis show! It was awesome!
Thank you Adam! This video was very insightful for me because I have always asked myself what it means to run a large ensemble in today's music business but I would have liked to know more about the financial aspect and how it all comes together at the end.
Jazzrausch Big Band is brilliant! I have never heard a better blend between big band instrumentation and electronic music.