Video concept: "The death of melody". Think of songs in the '50s. Think of songs in the '60s. The '70s. The '80s. The '90s. The two thousands. And so forth. There's a gradual decline of melody, for rhythm and harmony, and even that is gradually declining to simply atmosphere and production / sound design. The contention - to prove or disprove, as you will - is that, across all genres, melody has consistently declined in popularity (starting with Claude Debussy onwards). That music is strangely running away from "having a tune" to it. Vocal performances increasingly cover a smaller range of notes. Once the star of the show, melodies have become increasingly avoided and seen as "cheesy" somehow. And, like, this is NOT a lament at "modern music", as this trends has been going on for at least a century now. Discuss.
so grateful that I got a chance to see @AdamNeely in Sacramento when Sungazer was in town, my goodness! Button Masher and Jared Yee- wow. I immediately went and checked out your videos on IEMs after the show as well as checking out the iConnectivity gear. I think this may have been the first show ever where I was up close in front of the stage and there were zero on-stage monitors, I love it- it must be incredible being able to hear everything, I can't wait to experiment with this in my own little projects. I wish I had been able to stay and chat after the show- definitely next time!! I really appreciate you do that and connect with the audience. Thank you for the show and the masterclass (it had sold out before I could get a ticket so I wasn't there) and being like....awesome humans, that's all I can say, much love for everything you are doing!
So my friend and I saw Sungazer in Vancouver, Canada and it was a fantastic show. It was when I first really realized that Adam is an *incredible* bassist???? Like, obviously I knew he could play really well, but a lot of his RUclips / Nebula stuff is based on education and arranging. So when he absolutely shredded this track and Hot Saturn like 4-5 meters in front of me it absolutely blew my mind. There's something different about seeing music live.
Been watching Adam's videos for about 7 years, just saw Sungazer for the first time in Portland...wowww, absolutely mind blowing, and i agree not only his bass playing was phenomenal, but his presence and energy was way more badass and fierce than I expected, he is an amazing musician to see live! Feel like I know the guy after so many hours and years of videos, but yes he's a bass player from another world at the end of the day 🔥🙏👊
@@mikemcginn4232Same here, saw him in Madrid. I knew he was an impressive musician, but seeing live how fluent, confident and comfortable he is with the bass was really inspiring. Definitely felt more reserved in his RUclips presence, the energy from the whole band was absolutely electric!
He started his youtube career with shredding, when he was a kid, so yeah, he's been past the trying to impress people with technically impressive performances since his teens, lol
I remember being on the front row during this and once 3:00 drops you feel like the Sun feeling every different planet's orbit around you. It was beautiful, and the way each part slowly builds up to it is so well made.
@@lawrenrich-nf3ni the point is that this one has simple steps that you can do even when you are barely standing. For clarification since this is a very balkan thing. The "Paydushko Horo" is the name of a dance, not a song.
I was able to go to one of Sungazer's concerts in early December. Top 5 days of my life, and I've lived almost 11,000 of them. And thank you, again, Adam, for stopping to chat with me for a few minutes after the show, even though you were exhausted. Absolutely made my year. Here's to the next Sungazer concert I'm able to make!
(Sorry for my english i'm french 😅) You're the best band of Jazz Fusion, i try to dig some others Jazz Fusion band but i cannot find any to your level with that opening to multiples influences. Jazz Fusion being my favourite style i have no words to describe the gratitude i feel. You inspire me for my own compositions and I'm really happy we share the same time and space in this world. Thanks to all members of Sungazer, i wish you the best for this new year to come. Cheers !
Yooo, Paydushko Horo! Possibly my favourite track of the album! Thank you so much for this, it was amazing to watch the sheet music while listening, and I also learnt a lot!
As a Bulgarian, and an aspiring musician, I'd have to say - this is a well rounded representative version of one of our most iconic folklore dances that does not compromise on its original version but rather enhances and represents it in a different nuance! Well done my good sir! Your skills, ear and sensitivity to the genre are supreme. ❤ Following since 2023 and this really excited me 💃 thank you! P.S - well pronounced "Paydushko" for someone who lives thousands of miles away from where Bulgarian language is most commonly spoken 😂
I love the recent change in direction for this channel. While I loved the “music education”era and its where I learned most of my theory, I feel like it made people think of you more as a theory guy and instead of being able appreciate the absolute monster bass player that you are.
I can't describe the feeling I get as I watch all the rhythmic and melodic waves fall upon me. I can only hope not to lose myself in the djazz if I get the chance to see y'all live.
Just saw them live at the beginning of December for the first time. If you get the chance--and hopefully, you'll be able to get up to the front like I was able--you will get lost. And you'll love it!
Dang, you are amazing! I love these play-throughs! And I really appreciate that you include the music. I did not expect the two-handed part around 3:00 (wow). This is seriously inspiring. Please do a play-through of every song! :)
This is better than the album imo, i just put it on and you can hear more bass line detail here. Daaamn you make cool music! When that low open note hits @ 3:21, and he slings his bass off to the side (live show in Portland), i wanted to explode, so powerful! 🙏🔥❤️
This is 100% the content I want to see and have signed up for. Yes please. Gonna make learning the sungazer basslines a lot easier if you do more of these!
This is a traditional Macedonian folk song and i'm thrilled that Adam is making a cover of it! Greetings from Macedonia, and we are waiting for a sungazer gig here!!!🤘
@@guyraveh2712 A lot of Balkan dances ("Horo" or "Oro" or "Kolo" meaning "Wheel" is a traditional dance circle) are in time signatures like 9/8 and 7/8, which can be counted as alternating 5s and 4s or 5s and 2s. But if you really want to count them out properly, you need to think in pulses of 2s and 3s or "jumps". It's a rabbit hole...
For sure! About 70% of our traditional macedonian song are in irregular time. There is a joke that says: the heart of a macedonian is beating on irregular time 😂@Afghamistam
I'm not familiar with the notation at 4:00, what looks like a slash symbol spanning from Bb to F... from context, I guess it means "improvise over the chord specified above"?
The rhythm at 0:18 is melting my mind. It looks completely random but sounds so good. If anyone can explain how to count this bit, or how it relates to the traditional dance I’d appreciate it!
Come see us on tour this January/February!
sungazermusic.com/tour
ruclips.net/video/QKDnoQNwMY4/видео.html
Video concept: "The death of melody".
Think of songs in the '50s. Think of songs in the '60s. The '70s. The '80s. The '90s. The two thousands. And so forth.
There's a gradual decline of melody, for rhythm and harmony, and even that is gradually declining to simply atmosphere and production / sound design.
The contention - to prove or disprove, as you will - is that, across all genres, melody has consistently declined in popularity (starting with Claude Debussy onwards). That music is strangely running away from "having a tune" to it. Vocal performances increasingly cover a smaller range of notes. Once the star of the show, melodies have become increasingly avoided and seen as "cheesy" somehow. And, like, this is NOT a lament at "modern music", as this trends has been going on for at least a century now.
Discuss.
Do you ever sneak in an NYC show in when not touring?
Can't freaking wait! :)
so grateful that I got a chance to see @AdamNeely in Sacramento when Sungazer was in town, my goodness! Button Masher and Jared Yee- wow. I immediately went and checked out your videos on IEMs after the show as well as checking out the iConnectivity gear. I think this may have been the first show ever where I was up close in front of the stage and there were zero on-stage monitors, I love it- it must be incredible being able to hear everything, I can't wait to experiment with this in my own little projects. I wish I had been able to stay and chat after the show- definitely next time!! I really appreciate you do that and connect with the audience. Thank you for the show and the masterclass (it had sold out before I could get a ticket so I wasn't there) and being like....awesome humans, that's all I can say, much love for everything you are doing!
My therapist: Balkan Adam Neely isn't real, he can't hurt you.
Balkan Adam Neely:
Адам Нийли: gъдулка
Always has been
Keyser Söze
That's so cool! It's an amazing album. My favorite track is Oeteldonk
Oeteldonk is so sweet I can listen to it forever
Oeteldonk is great!
Im a bulgarian,didnt expect getting an adam neely cover over our dances
Same. I knew his fascination on our dance music, but didn't know they played it at all
It would make a sick Donkey Kong boss fight ... song
Bulgarien music is wild and I spiring...
So my friend and I saw Sungazer in Vancouver, Canada and it was a fantastic show. It was when I first really realized that Adam is an *incredible* bassist???? Like, obviously I knew he could play really well, but a lot of his RUclips / Nebula stuff is based on education and arranging. So when he absolutely shredded this track and Hot Saturn like 4-5 meters in front of me it absolutely blew my mind. There's something different about seeing music live.
Been watching Adam's videos for about 7 years, just saw Sungazer for the first time in Portland...wowww, absolutely mind blowing, and i agree not only his bass playing was phenomenal, but his presence and energy was way more badass and fierce than I expected, he is an amazing musician to see live! Feel like I know the guy after so many hours and years of videos, but yes he's a bass player from another world at the end of the day 🔥🙏👊
@@mikemcginn4232Same here, saw him in Madrid. I knew he was an impressive musician, but seeing live how fluent, confident and comfortable he is with the bass was really inspiring. Definitely felt more reserved in his RUclips presence, the energy from the whole band was absolutely electric!
He started his youtube career with shredding, when he was a kid, so yeah, he's been past the trying to impress people with technically impressive performances since his teens, lol
Was there too! Can confirm
Hey, I was at the same show! And yeah, absolutely insane, every musician in the band is crazy. Really cool to see them all get solo segments
That harmonic pitch bend at 3:31 (with the bass body/neck) was hotter than the hottest of Saturns!
Heat check 🏀 🔥
Adam, as a Bulgarian/musician/a follower of yours for 5+ years, this makes me incredibly happy. Immense playing. 👏🏻🇧🇬
Bulgarian here - thanks for that. I'm always fascinated in how people from other cultures interpret Balkan folklore and it gives a fresh perspective.
THAT BASS TONE IS UNREAL
I remember being on the front row during this and once 3:00 drops you feel like the Sun feeling every different planet's orbit around you. It was beautiful, and the way each part slowly builds up to it is so well made.
Love seeing actual compositions onto sheet music instead of tabs
This is called "the drunk one", because people dance it towards the end of a wedding when everyone is completly drunk.
I guess that's how you learned about it.
People will dance to anything when they’re drunk. Even nothing
@@lawrenrich-nf3ni the point is that this one has simple steps that you can do even when you are barely standing. For clarification since this is a very balkan thing. The "Paydushko Horo" is the name of a dance, not a song.
can play it an hour into a macedonian wedding because everyones already lit up by then
never seen someone flexin so hard and being so likeable at the same time
I was able to go to one of Sungazer's concerts in early December. Top 5 days of my life, and I've lived almost 11,000 of them. And thank you, again, Adam, for stopping to chat with me for a few minutes after the show, even though you were exhausted. Absolutely made my year. Here's to the next Sungazer concert I'm able to make!
Total mastery of the instrument. Two handed tapping without needing to look at the hands. The harmonics and neck bend. Just phenomenal. Bravo!
I love you for providing the transcriptions.
There is absolutely no chance I’d ever be able to play this, but it is really cool to see what’s going on
@@austinmartin6918 I'm pretty sure I could play the part from 1:12 to 1:28, but that's it for me!
Bulgarian fan here, full respect, Adam, you're granted honorary Balkan award on behalf of me
(Sorry for my english i'm french 😅) You're the best band of Jazz Fusion, i try to dig some others Jazz Fusion band but i cannot find any to your level with that opening to multiples influences. Jazz Fusion being my favourite style i have no words to describe the gratitude i feel. You inspire me for my own compositions and I'm really happy we share the same time and space in this world. Thanks to all members of Sungazer, i wish you the best for this new year to come. Cheers !
Never expected to hear you play to an actual horo.
Also - GREAT composition! Cudos!
Yooo, Paydushko Horo! Possibly my favourite track of the album! Thank you so much for this, it was amazing to watch the sheet music while listening, and I also learnt a lot!
Fretting the low C with your thumb made me rewind. Awesome playing.
Time stamp?
@@mattgies @ 3:23 👊
Btw I think it's an F (his 5string has an extra high string, not a low B)
@@danielmirandacastro7161 He notated it on the score as a C.
@@mattgies for sure, it's definitely lower than E1, I assumed B or C
As a Bulgarian, and an aspiring musician, I'd have to say - this is a well rounded representative version of one of our most iconic folklore dances that does not compromise on its original version but rather enhances and represents it in a different nuance! Well done my good sir! Your skills, ear and sensitivity to the genre are supreme. ❤ Following since 2023 and this really excited me 💃 thank you! P.S - well pronounced "Paydushko" for someone who lives thousands of miles away from where Bulgarian language is most commonly spoken 😂
I love the recent change in direction for this channel. While I loved the “music education”era and its where I learned most of my theory, I feel like it made people think of you more as a theory guy and instead of being able appreciate the absolute monster bass player that you are.
This video is like a roll call for all the Bulgarians watching your videos. I hope there's enough of us for you guys to stop by soon.
This is my favorite track on the new album. You guys crushed it SLC.
THE TAPPING GOES CRAZY
Probably my favourite track from the album, with Hot Saturn as a close second. The music Sungazer makes is so incredible groovy! 🔥
Bruh, that was GNARLY! Respect. So cool in so many ways.
This hits so hard. Stunnig! Cheers from Bulgaria!
Darksynth jazz prog!! Love it
Amazing, probably my new favorite Sungazer song!
I remember this being my favourite tune of the Madrid show, It was amazing!!
This is by far my favorite song of the album, I did a full rhythmic analysis of it literally hours before you posted this. Love it ❤
my favourite song from the album! pls make more of these bass playthroughs!
I can't describe the feeling I get as I watch all the rhythmic and melodic waves fall upon me.
I can only hope not to lose myself in the djazz if I get the chance to see y'all live.
Just saw them live at the beginning of December for the first time. If you get the chance--and hopefully, you'll be able to get up to the front like I was able--you will get lost. And you'll love it!
Love this piece so much!!!
Just... Incredible. Amazing.
1:40 the low B on that bass chord is something else
Dang, you are amazing! I love these play-throughs! And I really appreciate that you include the music. I did not expect the two-handed part around 3:00 (wow). This is seriously inspiring. Please do a play-through of every song! :)
My dream is to see a concert of Sungazer ft. Vlatko Stefanovski.
👌Bravo Adam and thank you.
Thank you for this! 🇧🇬❤
*Dooo* BASS! Enjoying the play-throughs...
I love these!! Please do more !
This is better than the album imo, i just put it on and you can hear more bass line detail here. Daaamn you make cool music! When that low open note hits @ 3:21, and he slings his bass off to the side (live show in Portland), i wanted to explode, so powerful! 🙏🔥❤️
Yo, props to you, especially tapping at the end. Balkans, the root of dancing multi-meter music. Next up. Dai choro horo 11/8 ,2 2 3 2 2
Love the album, but really love these play throughs.🙌🏼🙌🏼🏆🏆🤙🏼🤙🏼
5/4 fit in there so beautifully
Awesome track, dude! That 5/4 groove at the end is 🔥
So good. I wasn’t able to make it to a show on this last tour. This’ll have to do for now.
Greetings from Bulgaria :)
If Sungazerr ever comes to Poland (for example to play with Żytecki) I'll be in the first line rocking to this song! 🔥🚀👏
This is 100% the content I want to see and have signed up for. Yes please.
Gonna make learning the sungazer basslines a lot easier if you do more of these!
Would love to see one for Thicc in particular :D
This is a traditional Macedonian folk song and i'm thrilled that Adam is making a cover of it!
Greetings from Macedonia, and we are waiting for a sungazer gig here!!!🤘
Is it originally both in 4/4 and 5/4?
@@guyraveh2712 A lot of Balkan dances ("Horo" or "Oro" or "Kolo" meaning "Wheel" is a traditional dance circle) are in time signatures like 9/8 and 7/8, which can be counted as alternating 5s and 4s or 5s and 2s. But if you really want to count them out properly, you need to think in pulses of 2s and 3s or "jumps".
It's a rabbit hole...
zdravo!
@@guyraveh2712 A lot of these Mcedonian/Bulgarian/Turkish folk dance songs are in weird time sigs. I'm sure Neely has mentioned it before.
For sure! About 70% of our traditional macedonian song are in irregular time.
There is a joke that says: the heart of a macedonian is beating on irregular time 😂@Afghamistam
2:24 Adam's inner Myung coming through
It's so coooooooool having a playthrough!
For the past 5 years of watching u id think of хоро everytime you talked about time signatures and u finally pkayed one xD
Wow, this was great! Reminds me of a Hungarian band called Besh o Drom which does a lot of balkan-jazz fusion. Would love to see more stuff like this!
These playthroughs with sheet music are so cool!
Bulgarian here - good effort Adam! Different ….but very nice!
Saw the show in Phoenix the other week. Badass! Keep making great music!
Agree. I was at the Phx show too. I'm near CG. 😎🍀 Bass.
Many thanks for this from a real Bulgarian, Adam!
Come to Bulgaria please 🇧🇬
Neat, I was looking for a new album. Just bought it on Bandcamp.
this is so damn impressive and sounds unreal
Loved it. Loved every bit of it, God bless you, Adam.
I'm not familiar with the notation at 4:00, what looks like a slash symbol spanning from Bb to F... from context, I guess it means "improvise over the chord specified above"?
Yeah it's an improvised bass solo
Damn! I now i really would love to see one of these for Whalefall, this album is amazing
Thank you for being my morning vibes!❤🎉
BRILLIANT !!! ❤
Transcending as always! ❤
Beautiful
Love the tapping part
NOOOO, NOW I HAVE TO LEARN TO! YOU'VE CURSED ME ADAM!!!!!
Last thing I expected today was a horo. Greetings from 🇧🇬
Great playing!! 💪🤘
Beautiful Adam!
Awesome Song!
I definitely need some Sungazer / Tigran Hamasyan tour to happen.
Браво!
Insane piece
The 4/4 quarter note section gave major “Homer Simpson discovering bass guitar” vibes.
I was thinking Space Dragon from NITW.
Bravo!❤
1:12 I can definitely perform this bit
Proud to be Bulgarian 😄
that was really nice
Wow this is brutal.
I love how progressive Sungazer is.
Seeing this live was peak
I can't wait to see this first hand in a few months time.
Would be so keen to own this album on Vinyl. Hope it’s possible one day
3:30 I’m sorry WHAT
One of the coolest bass techniques I've seen in a while. Definitely need to learn how to do that!
@J_Echoes you're basically just bending the neck to loosen the strings a little bit. It's like a very expensive whammy bar
Rolling weed in Balkan country while listening to this. Vibing so hard.
DAYUM. Moar. MORE OF THIS.
Learning how to play this would be a life accomplishment. But, learning how to COMPOSE something like this? My god....
You play it much better than Sungazer's bassist
Heck yeah! 🎶
LFG! Please do Oeteldonk! ❤
The rhythm at 0:18 is melting my mind. It looks completely random but sounds so good. If anyone can explain how to count this bit, or how it relates to the traditional dance I’d appreciate it!
I personally am feeling it in slow 4/4 with quintuplets, where one beat is what is a single 5/16 measure in the video
Wonderful! :)
So damn jealous of the Dingwall. God damn they sound cool as fuuuuuuck