Great interview, Trey is an old friend, we played punk rock in two bands in San Antonio 1980-82, great music scene back then. We were listening to XTC, Ultravox, Talking Heads, Bowie. Trey took off to another musical level, great to see him get his due. Saw him last year at the Iridium in NYC with the Security Project, great show and good to see my old friend. Get that record done Trey!
My first contact with Trey blew me away. It was on Sylvian/Fripp the first day, what an album. I listened to it non-stop for months. And then came KC's Thrak. Wow...
I have seen him twice with King Crimson and I was totally blown away having never heard that instrument before let alone King Crimson. A big fan boy ever since...seeing them live.Have been a fan ever since the very first album. Thank you for this interview. Greatly appreciated 🙏..keep up the good work.
How on earth did I miss this episode? Thanx Warren! I have been in touch with Trey and a few other Warr players about different tunings, crossed vs un-crossed techniques, and the like. Trey shared his tuning with me and, being a Stick player with a 5ths/4ths tuned instrument, I found the cello tuning for the melody side very intriguing. I am having a touch instrument made for me and have been doing research on alternate tunings. Again, thank u!
Amazing interview with an equally amazing artist. Sylvian is such an underrated artist also. His first 3 solo albums, his ambient album Alchemy and the 2 albums with Czukay are essential.
I'm very happy to hear Trey is playing the instrument horizontally. Im a guitarist primarily, but I've stopped playing the stick because I just felt I was damaging my wrists playing in the upright position. I always thought that horizontally would be a good alternative but never devised a good way to do it. Super interested to see and hear his new method and instrument alterations!!! Great interview, as always!
Trey lived in Seattle for a few years. I used to see him around. One time before he was to perform with some local musicians we were both watching a Bowie tribute band perform thru the front window. We agreed they were pretty good. Another time Trey and Pat performed as Tu in a tiny hot sweaty bar. Man it was loud...and great!
Cool, i remember meeting him in Phinney Ridge in Seattle 2010. They guy producing my record had played on one of Trey's records. Super cool musician and super sweet guy!
The ProjeKcts! I’d love to hear Trey talk for hours about The ProjeKcts I-IV, considering only he & Robert were in every configuration. That box set is one of my favorite pieces of musical artistry. It’s a demanding listen, so I only put it on once or twice a year when I’m in a particular headspace, but when I do I become transfixed and it’s the only thing I’ll listen to for weeks!
I met Mr. Trey after a KC show I seen in Nashville at Porters around 2000 or 2001 and told him how good he sounded with the group and something to the effect that he certainly fell in with the right bunch of guys to play music with and his response was that they fell in with the right guy, lol.
Wish you had spent more time with The ConstruKction of Light and what his thoughts were on that, which was the aftermath of the ProjeKcts. I really enjoy the Re-ConstruKction of Light remix with Pat's acoustic drum tracks (unreal how he was able to do that). Great interview over all, with much discussion of Sylvian/Fripp and various other eras.
My great regret as a would-be musician was not learning theory. I used to think that it would inhibit rather than enhance what I was doing. I now see how wrong I was. Musical literacy is reflected in bands like Crimson and the work of Zappa, who are at the top of my list of favourite artists.
I understand. Many incredibly talented musicians and most songwriters I've know have a very rudimentary level of theory, so you're not alone! As I'm sure you've heard before Paul McCartney said he didn't know what a 1 4 5 was but he does know what G C D and sound like!
Great interview Warren, thanks so much for discussing the difference between the American Prog bands and British Prog bands, I agree with you about what you said in terms of the technical side of it with American Prog bands, it’s what turns me off to pretty much all of them, without naming names of course, it just seems like they are playing without soul or intention, it’s cold and emotionless music.
John Paul Jones Loved the Chapman Stick; but when it came to playing it; he said "10 strings with five bass strings tuned in fiths.Life is too short for that."
The solo on the crim video he played blew my world apart. There are other touch instruments out there. Even shaped or organized like a piano. I forget the name offhand but that seems beat for him. That quintet album was the most unique music. It was a transform. I think ive seen him play twice. The instrument is the harpejji. He should transition to the harpejji and develop ultra dense rhythms no one else could. Favorite musician could be.
The strong even pulse under the odd meter was a little confusing, is it taking the a single regular pulse and dividing it into the odd meter? Like switching between 3 pulses and 3+2+2 if you're trying to snap along to Tool's invincible?
That's one way. Hitting the 3 then the 2 then the final 2. But what I meant was that you tap/feel quarter notes under those eighth notes. So it takes 2 bars to come back around Not easy to explain in text. :) Basically you take two bars of the 3+2+2 together and tap the next slower pulse under it. These slow pulse equates to a 2/8 hit. So, these pattern on top feel like: Downbeat, upbeat, upbeat Upbeat, downbeat, downbeat. Geez, rhythm talk in text.... hope that makes some sense
The teaching philosophy resonates with me as a biology, biochemistry, cell biology and medicine teacher. Find your own way maybe even doing the opposite of what I would do.
When I'm trying to explain to the laughing posers why do I have my guitar strap set so short, I just ask them to bring their left hand down like they would've held the guitar neck and get the biggest stretch between the index and the little fingers they can. Then I ask them to slowly lift the hand up to about their shoulder and do the same.
Who would you like to see us interview on the channel? Let me know below!
Stephen Tyler!
Jack Dangers from Meat Beat Manifesto
That would be great!
David Sylvian or Martyn Ware
Fred Frith!
Great interview, Trey is an old friend, we played punk rock in two bands in San Antonio 1980-82, great music scene back then. We were listening to XTC, Ultravox, Talking Heads, Bowie. Trey took off to another musical level, great to see him get his due. Saw him last year at the Iridium in NYC with the Security Project, great show and good to see my old friend. Get that record done Trey!
Thanks ever so much for sharing
I love how in-depth you go in your interviews. Trey is definitely an inspiring legend for me.
Thanks, Lee. You rock.
Ahh... King Crimson, my roots! I followed them through the years. Thank you for this!
Thanks ever so much Ken! Trey is truly a wonderful guy and extremely talented!
My first contact with Trey blew me away. It was on Sylvian/Fripp the first day, what an album. I listened to it non-stop for months. And then came KC's Thrak. Wow...
That's wonderful to hear!
Yes, Thrak is truly wonderful!
Brilliant interview and storytelling with a wonderful musician and human. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
I saw the Construktion/Power lineup three times, and every time Trey was the one I couldn't stop watching.
Awesome and in-depth as always man. Nothing short of influential and informative.
Thank you so much for watching.
I have seen him twice with King Crimson and I was totally blown away having never heard that instrument before let alone King Crimson. A big fan boy ever since...seeing them live.Have been a fan ever since the very first album. Thank you for this interview. Greatly appreciated 🙏..keep up the good work.
Loved that Sylvian/Fripp collaboration. Great album but an even better tour hence the album, Damage.
Couldn't agree more! Loved the show I saw at the Royal Albert Hall
Yay! Trey is a lovely human, great musician, excellent teacher! 💙
He is indeed! Thanks so much for watching
@Produce Like A Pro , just finished listening. Great interview. Great questions & discussion! Thanks!
@@quistunes thanks ever so much!
Very nice and down to earth man Trey sounds. Thanks very much for a great interview. Cheers
Thanks ever so much Joey!
His solo albums are pure bliss as well. Top shelf player and composer…
Absolutely!
How on earth did I miss this episode? Thanx Warren! I have been in touch with Trey and a few other Warr players about different tunings, crossed vs un-crossed techniques, and the like. Trey shared his tuning with me and, being a Stick player with a 5ths/4ths tuned instrument, I found the cello tuning for the melody side very intriguing. I am having a touch instrument made for me and have been doing research on alternate tunings. Again, thank u!
Thanks ever so much
Trey Rules!!
Trey Gunn is one of those rare coach-teacher-mentors who magically holds space for an artist to explore their own journey...
Marvellous!
Wonderful interview
Thanks ever so much!
I learned so much about Trey, excellent interview Warren
Thanks ever so much!
Thanks for the great interview gentlemen
Thanks Tim!
Amazing interview with an equally amazing artist. Sylvian is such an underrated artist also. His first 3 solo albums, his ambient album Alchemy and the 2 albums with Czukay are essential.
Thanks ever so much William!
That,s kind of people the world needs, congrats
Thank you, Mario!
Trey is such a wonderful, amazing talent and human being.
Very true indeed
I'm very happy to hear Trey is playing the instrument horizontally. Im a guitarist primarily, but I've stopped playing the stick because I just felt I was damaging my wrists playing in the upright position. I always thought that horizontally would be a good alternative but never devised a good way to do it. Super interested to see and hear his new method and instrument alterations!!! Great interview, as always!
Trey lived in Seattle for a few years. I used to see him around. One time before he was to perform with some local musicians we were both watching a Bowie tribute band perform thru the front window. We agreed they were pretty good. Another time Trey and Pat performed as Tu in a tiny hot sweaty bar. Man it was loud...and great!
Thanks ever so much for sharing Paul!
Warren thanks for having Trey on. great interview, the 80s crim was going to be called Discpline.
😃😃 Thanks❤
You're welcome 😊
Cool, i remember meeting him in Phinney Ridge in Seattle 2010. They guy producing my record had played on one of Trey's records. Super cool musician and super sweet guy!
That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing Jeremy!
Absolutely loved this very informative and inspiring.
Thanks ever so much!
What a treat! Great conversation, guys. 🙏
Thanks ever so much
This was pure gold, thank you!
This was truly wonderful.
The ProjeKcts! I’d love to hear Trey talk for hours about The ProjeKcts I-IV, considering only he & Robert were in every configuration. That box set is one of my favorite pieces of musical artistry. It’s a demanding listen, so I only put it on once or twice a year when I’m in a particular headspace, but when I do I become transfixed and it’s the only thing I’ll listen to for weeks!
MY FAVORITE, TREASURE BOX SET HEAVEN AND EARTH
You do the best interviews, thanks again
Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much!
Fantastic interview
Thanks ever so much!
His album with Inna Zhelannaya was amazing! Worth mentioning.
Loved this interview
Thanks ever so much!
Thanks so much for this! It was awesome!
The album Trey made with guitarist Henry Kaiser and drummer Morgan Ågren, "Invisible Rays," is a banger!
I met Mr. Trey after a KC show I seen in Nashville at Porters around 2000 or 2001 and told him how good he sounded with the group and something to the effect that he certainly fell in with the right bunch of guys to play music with and his response was that they fell in with the right guy, lol.
Great interview.
Thank you so much for watching!
Wish you had spent more time with The ConstruKction of Light and what his thoughts were on that, which was the aftermath of the ProjeKcts. I really enjoy the Re-ConstruKction of Light remix with Pat's acoustic drum tracks (unreal how he was able to do that). Great interview over all, with much discussion of Sylvian/Fripp and various other eras.
Indeed, there was and is never enough time to cover every project that these amazingly talent musicians have done!
More to come I'm sure!
Thank you to get him here
You are welcome!
It would be great to do a special on ‘The Section’. They help make some incredible records.
Also, Trevor Horn.
Agreed to both ideas
My great regret as a would-be musician was not learning theory. I used to think that it would inhibit rather than enhance what I was doing. I now see how wrong I was. Musical literacy is reflected in bands like Crimson and the work of Zappa, who are at the top of my list of favourite artists.
I understand. Many incredibly talented musicians and most songwriters I've know have a very rudimentary level of theory, so you're not alone! As I'm sure you've heard before Paul McCartney said he didn't know what a 1 4 5 was but he does know what G C D and sound like!
Great interview Warren, thanks so much for discussing the difference between the American Prog bands and British Prog bands, I agree with you about what you said in terms of the technical side of it with American Prog bands, it’s what turns me off to pretty much all of them, without naming names of course, it just seems like they are playing without soul or intention, it’s cold and emotionless music.
Thanks ever so much ssp! I really appreciate it!
Three of a Perfect Pair is a seminal work, most likely never repeated even in an "inspired by" way, much less something with that much tenacity.
Agreed, absolutely a masterpiece
Saw Jackie King several times in San Antonio he was great
Marvellous!
John Paul Jones Loved the Chapman Stick; but when it came to playing it; he said "10 strings with five bass strings tuned in fiths.Life is too short for that."
28:21 EXACTLY! Starless wouldnt have been as perfect of a conclusion to Red if it wasn't the conclusion.
With so many Legends of crimson Up For Interview i am asking, where is the fripp Interview
Of course, I really want to interview him!
I took a couple of lessons with Jackie king: lefty correct??
The solo on the crim video he played blew my world apart. There are other touch instruments out there. Even shaped or organized like a piano. I forget the name offhand but that seems beat for him. That quintet album was the most unique music. It was a transform. I think ive seen him play twice. The instrument is the harpejji. He should transition to the harpejji and develop ultra dense rhythms no one else could. Favorite musician could be.
I own an Electro-Harmonix Attack decay and it gives me the Scary Monsters and Fashion sound
That's very cool! Thanks for sharing!
@@Producelikeapro have to use it with a volume pedal for even more attack control
@@Reprodestruxion very cool indeed! Thanks for sharing
Brillant musicien, great feeling
Love Trey
Yes, wonderful guy
Robert Fripp, Nile Rodgers, Bill Bruford...
All amazing!!
The strong even pulse under the odd meter was a little confusing, is it taking the a single regular pulse and dividing it into the odd meter? Like switching between 3 pulses and 3+2+2 if you're trying to snap along to Tool's invincible?
That's one way. Hitting the 3 then the 2 then the final 2.
But what I meant was that you tap/feel quarter notes under those eighth notes. So it takes 2 bars to come back around
Not easy to explain in text. :)
Basically you take two bars of the 3+2+2 together and tap the next slower pulse under it.
These slow pulse equates to a 2/8 hit.
So, these pattern on top feel like:
Downbeat, upbeat, upbeat
Upbeat, downbeat, downbeat.
Geez, rhythm talk in text.... hope that makes some sense
The teaching philosophy resonates with me as a biology, biochemistry, cell biology and medicine teacher. Find your own way maybe even doing the opposite of what I would do.
Thanks for sharing Erik!
I have an 8 string Trey Gunn signature warr guitar(mono).
the projekcts box set !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trey gun SHINES ON P1 P2 P AND P4
Marvellous
Please don't overlook Trey's solo album called Raw Power. I love it.
Never forget those! He rules!
How about Tony Hoffer and Ben H Allen?
Marvellous idea
Such a down to earth dude... kinda like a volleyball coach.
Indeed! Trey is great.
Aikido ju-jitsu
@@Reprodestruxion yes, indeed
YAY!
Woohoo!
You forgot to ask him about Birth of a giant with Bill Rieflin (RIP)
We could and should cover more!
@@Producelikeapro it’s a crime that not more of that album is available on TH-cam
@@Reprodestruxion yes, indeed
Playing in 5 and playing in 7, at the same time, like they do. Of course, doesn’t everyone….LOL !
hahaha!
Wrong album cover (twice) for the Vroom e.p., but everything else was great. Thx.
C'est la vie! Oops!
Gary Katz.
Great! Thank you
When I'm trying to explain to the laughing posers why do I have my guitar strap set so short, I just ask them to bring their left hand down like they would've held the guitar neck and get the biggest stretch between the index and the little fingers they can. Then I ask them to slowly lift the hand up to about their shoulder and do the same.
You are a king crimson fiend ...
Haha indeed
Wonderful interview
Thanks ever so much!
Great in-depth interview
Thanks ever so much