It has always struck me how Bill speaks the way he plays, often (as he says about Jim Hall's playing) "...implying something big with something small." The way he will begin a phrase and then leave it hang in the air...and then beginning again, in a related direction, and following that...maybe leaving that hanging, maybe not. This way of listening to him, listening...creates or invites the opportunity to be present. "You know deep down inside what you really like. Don't be afraid to show it to someone else...If you are playing what you really love--that feeling transmits to people more than...anything." Beautiful.
quite possibly one of the best interviews i've ever had the pleasure of listening to - like two people just talking about something they love. nobody ever gets cut off, and Bill has the freedom in his own funny way to go down any road he pleases, with Pablo gently guiding him to various interesting topics. Masterpiece.
That’s really cool hearing him say he’s playing guitar so much lately and he was reminded of how it felt to be younger and in love with playing for the sake of learning and the pure love of music. That’s EXACTLY what I’ve been doing and feeling lately .... and it’s really cool to hear one of my heroes say that!!! Love this guy!!!
I remember seeing him at Village Vanguard in 95, expecting lyrical "Frisellisms"..I think it was with Joey Baron and Kermit Driscoll (?) and he was blowing standards like crazy,really shredding through the evening...it was mindblowing
Thank you for another fantastic interview Pablo. Always a pleasure to hear Bill talk and I'm grateful for your pace and not rushing him through the questions; letting it all bubble around and cook at a gentle temperature, never full blast. Must have been as much fun for you to conduct as it was for me to listen!
Thanks for this, it’s lovely to hear him talk and not seem like he’s being forced to answer questions he doesn’t want to talk about. Your questions and sensitivity are great and he’s such an inspiring person to listen to, with a guitar or without.
Commenting not even two minutes in... I clicked on this instantly when I remembered a fantastic interview with Bill a few years back!! What a treat!!!!
Can't wait to see you again Bill! Right now I have been playing a lot of your songs on guitar, your stuff is super inspiring and I love your take on covers like In my Life and Live to Tell...
And I love you too Pablo - you always speak to Bill with affection and deep respect - its was a pleasure eavesdropping on your conversation here - we are still in lockdown here in London England, but that allows plenty of time to study and practice - gigs are out of the questioner here - all the venues are shut - take care and stay safe !
I recently found out about some Jerry Granelli albums that have Bill and Robben Ford playing together on them. A really interesting mix of two of my favourite guitarists.
I feel like I've just finished my favourite ever box set, this was simply beautiful, so inspiring, and so much I haven't heard before and like a great box set it's going to be on repeat a few more times at the very least. Thanks Pablo.
Pablo thank you so much for this youtube channel! It has been a great great source for inspiration and learning about jazz in general. I discovered your channel through the helge schneider interview and then started watching all the other videos. Really really great, thank you :)
Pablo Held I’ve been following your interviews like a religion for some time now, and they’re all super inspiring and really beautiful. Thank you for doing this, it really means a lot to be able to watch and listen to your conversations! Thanks again!
Seeing Bill exploring songs on and on after all that years and talking about is so motivating. Good to see him being OK in that days. Thanks for that interview - Axel
Thank you Pablo for this wonderful time with Bill. He's one of the best. I do feel as though there was -for me- a major gap; no mention of his extensive work with Zorn and the Naked City years. I was hoping you would go there. That alone would probably take another two hours.
Great interview. Your back and forth on Monk was very illuminating. The conversation you shared with Bill transcends music. At it's core the interview is as much about self awareness and growth as music. It felt more like sitting in on a session and feeling the inspiration and improvisation happen. Thanks!
Thank you Paul, very nice. I subscribe to all of the comments below. Have you been listening to "Nashville" since last week? :-). Thank you so much Bill, for this and for all the music, for all the art.
"Oh, there's so many things in there that I hadn't even seen before." that's the pure soul of a real musician, learning all life, getting closer and closer to the core.
Hi Pablo! What is the name of the song playing in the beginning of this interview? Ps. I am a huge fan of your youtube channel/podcast. Thank you for doing what you do :)
Hey Samuel, that's "Twenty Years" from the "Quartet" record. There's also a killing version of this song w/ Bill, Elvin and Dave Holland! Thanks for your nice response btw, I'm glad you enjoy the interviews and the channel. If you feel like contributing you can go to patreon.com/pabloheld - my patrons help me to continue this series and I really enjoy engaging with them there. Best, Pablo
This could be a truly GREAT interview if it had been edited somewhat... most of the time, it isn’t clear who the “he” or “him” is even being referred too. Since it ‘s such a VERY long interview, the interviewer has the responsibility to maintain some semblance of FOCUS, as the subject (Bill) tends to give very thoughtful, in-depth - and lengthy - responses to what appear to be completely extemporaneous questions. This just rambles on a bit much, as fascinating as the subject is...
It has always struck me how Bill speaks the way he plays, often (as he says about Jim Hall's playing) "...implying something big with something small." The way he will begin a phrase and then leave it hang in the air...and then beginning again, in a related direction, and following that...maybe leaving that hanging, maybe not. This way of listening to him, listening...creates or invites the opportunity to be present. "You know deep down inside what you really like. Don't be afraid to show it to someone else...If you are playing what you really love--that feeling transmits to people more than...anything." Beautiful.
Very well said.
I’ve always noticed that about Bill. No matter if it’s speaking or if it’s playing, his communication style is very “Frisell”.
Bill Frisell is a national treasure and one of the nicest and most humble people that signed my guitar.
I love this one! I come back to it many times
Thank you, mate for just another opportunity to see Bill and know he is ok. God bless you.
quite possibly one of the best interviews i've ever had the pleasure of listening to - like two people just talking about something they love. nobody ever gets cut off, and Bill has the freedom in his own funny way to go down any road he pleases, with Pablo gently guiding him to various interesting topics. Masterpiece.
Wow that’s so nice. Thank you
That’s really cool hearing him say he’s playing guitar so much lately and he was reminded of how it felt to be younger and in love with playing for the sake of learning and the pure love of music. That’s EXACTLY what I’ve been doing and feeling lately .... and it’s really cool to hear one of my heroes say that!!! Love this guy!!!
I remember seeing him at Village Vanguard in 95, expecting lyrical "Frisellisms"..I think it was with Joey Baron and Kermit Driscoll (?) and he was blowing standards like crazy,really shredding through the evening...it was mindblowing
Thank you Pablo. Thank you Bill.
Bill is a beautiful musician and human being, and I really enjoyed this interview. Keep up the good work, Pablo!
Thank you Tyson!
Damn I love Bill Frisell. This was wonderful time spent. Thanks to all who made this happen and for sharing.
Thank you for another fantastic interview Pablo. Always a pleasure to hear Bill talk and I'm grateful for your pace and not rushing him through the questions; letting it all bubble around and cook at a gentle temperature, never full blast. Must have been as much fun for you to conduct as it was for me to listen!
Thanks a lot Tom!
This was such a great interview. Bill Frisell is one of my heroes as well. Thank you, Pablo.
Cheers Steven!
This makes me feel warm inside. Thank you
This is great! Thanks a lot, Pablo!
Cheers Tim!
Thanks Pablo and Bill. Great discussions!
Thank you, Pablo! Nice to hear from Bill. Going to check out your work in this off-time.
Cheers Joseph!
Thanks for this Pablo :)
A great gift!
Thanks man❤
I just discovered this and cannot wait to view it...Thank You for sharing it with us!!
Thanks Scott!
great interview with a brilliant mind! mr Frisell is one of my hero too. Thanks for his art!
thank you Dan!
Bill is such an American treasure. Seeing this lifts my spirits at this low point of national shame and embarrassment for the USA. Thanks Pablo.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks for this, it’s lovely to hear him talk and not seem like he’s being forced to answer questions he doesn’t want to talk about. Your questions and sensitivity are great and he’s such an inspiring person to listen to, with a guitar or without.
Thank you Joe!
Thank you both for this
Thanks for watching!
Cheers Pablo, a really nicely paced interview. Many thanks for posting.
Thanks Sam, it was such a pleasure to talk to Bill
Great stuff!! Thank you!!
Great interview! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you both! super interview as usual!
Commenting not even two minutes in... I clicked on this instantly when I remembered a fantastic interview with Bill a few years back!! What a treat!!!!
Can't wait to see you again Bill! Right now I have been playing a lot of your songs on guitar, your stuff is super inspiring and I love your take on covers like In my Life and Live to Tell...
Me too! Just heard Bill play „in my life“ the other day. So beautiful
very enjoyable interview! nicely done!
Love this interview! Thanks Pablo and thanks Bill
Take heart Bill - this situation will not prevail - your artistry will ! best wishes from London UK
And I love you too Pablo - you always speak to Bill with affection and deep respect - its was a pleasure eavesdropping on your conversation here - we are still in lockdown here in London England, but that allows plenty of time to study and practice - gigs are out of the questioner here - all the venues are shut - take care and stay safe !
I recently found out about some Jerry Granelli albums that have Bill and Robben Ford playing together on them. A really interesting mix of two of my favourite guitarists.
I love Bill! Great talk you had with him! Thanks for putting this out!
Thank you for doing this, Pablo.
I feel like I've just finished my favourite ever box set, this was simply beautiful, so inspiring, and so much I haven't heard before and like a great box set it's going to be on repeat a few more times at the very least. Thanks Pablo.
awww Joff, thanks a lot!!
great conversation, thank you
thank you Kamil!
So very lovely. Thank you.
Aww thank you Ted!
I was thinking of requesting this! I'm mad about East/West at the moment, 'The Vanguard' especially.
Pablo thank you so much for this youtube channel! It has been a great great source for inspiration and learning about jazz in general. I discovered your channel through the helge schneider interview and then started watching all the other videos. Really really great, thank you :)
vielen dank!!!
WOW! I’ve been waiting for this one!
yeah! the wait is over now!
Pablo Held I’ve been following your interviews like a religion for some time now, and they’re all super inspiring and really beautiful. Thank you for doing this, it really means a lot to be able to watch and listen to your conversations! Thanks again!
Danke Pablo ! Ich lag jetzt drei Tage in folge abends im Bett und habe mir das Interview angehört. Sehr inspirierend !
Wow!! Danke dir!
Thank you so much for this!!!
Nice interview! Would have loved to hear him talk about the Lyle Mays record.
Love Bill. What a musician!
yes!!
Seeing Bill exploring songs on and on after all that years and talking about is so motivating. Good to see him being OK in that days. Thanks for that interview - Axel
Thanks Axel!!
The album Nashville is the seminal album that bridges jazz with bluegrass.
Thank you Pablo for this wonderful time with Bill. He's one of the best. I do feel as though there was -for me- a major gap; no mention of his extensive work with Zorn and the Naked City years. I was hoping you would go there. That alone would probably take another two hours.
sure. so much stuff to talk about!
I’d love the unedited version too!
Great interview. Your back and forth on Monk was very illuminating. The conversation you shared with Bill transcends music. At it's core the interview is as much about self awareness and growth as music. It felt more like sitting in on a session and feeling the inspiration and improvisation happen. Thanks!
bill is a rare find--it`s always about that being there and in the present-not past-wow
Thank you, Pablo.
you're welcome Ryan!
Thank you Paul, very nice. I subscribe to all of the comments below. Have you been listening to "Nashville" since last week? :-). Thank you so much Bill, for this and for all the music, for all the art.
Than you for this interview! Greetings from Argentina!
cheers Santiago!! Greeting back from Germany
I thought it was just me who later reviewed my transcriptions and realized I had things wrong. Good too know it's universal.
"Oh, there's so many things in there that I hadn't even seen before." that's the pure soul of a real musician, learning all life, getting closer and closer to the core.
absolutely!
GODBLESS Bill..
great interview
really great episode once more! I think I will do binge watching over the weekend to rewatch all your interviews :-). Always so much to learn!
haha! Nice plan!
His thoughts on Bley are wonderful to hear.
Totally!!
Fantastic thank you Pablo!
cheers Adam!
Yes! Thank you, Pablo!!!!
Dan! Thank you!
i love the beard!!!
Pure gold tocayo!
Great questions!!
Thanks Buster!
"My hope is thst every moment in the music is gonna be st the edge of what we dont know" BF
I love this quote
Love Bill
i love bill thank you
Beautiful!!
thank YOU for checking it out!
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Hi Pablo! What is the name of the song playing in the beginning of this interview? Ps. I am a huge fan of your youtube channel/podcast. Thank you for doing what you do :)
Hey Samuel, that's "Twenty Years" from the "Quartet" record. There's also a killing version of this song w/ Bill, Elvin and Dave Holland! Thanks for your nice response btw, I'm glad you enjoy the interviews and the channel. If you feel like contributing you can go to patreon.com/pabloheld - my patrons help me to continue this series and I really enjoy engaging with them there. Best, Pablo
which recording of 'all the things you are' are you discussing around the 46min mark? thanks! great interview!
th-cam.com/video/rWLaYwWRHSU/w-d-xo.html
GROßARTIG!
Amazing interview! I'm wondering how do you recorded the videocall?
www.ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder/
Thank you so much!
Beard Frisell? Bill Fristubble?
Bearded Bill!!
Ferdiiiiii!
pat and sco next ;-)
Sco already happened! www.pabloheldinvestigates.com/john-scofield !
@@PabloHeldmusic Und ich habs sogar schon gesehen....aber mein hirn ist manchmal einfach...ich weiss nicht , wie ich dem sagen soll ;-) hahahah!
This could be a truly GREAT interview if it had been edited somewhat... most of the time, it isn’t clear who the “he” or “him” is even being referred too. Since it ‘s such a VERY long interview, the interviewer has the responsibility to maintain some semblance of FOCUS, as the subject (Bill) tends to give very thoughtful, in-depth - and lengthy - responses to what appear to be completely extemporaneous questions. This just rambles on a bit much, as fascinating as the subject is...
Forget Clapton - BF IS God!