Bill Frisell is an international treasure. Every recent project is so musically deep, it's like modern day chamber music. This is beautiful beyond words! Thanks Bill!
These guys put a nice spin on this music without turning the tunes into abstract jazz noodlings (which I totally enjoy, too). Per the interview, Bill knows to stay out of the way and just channel the essence of the tunes. Very smart and honest.
I do a lot of performing as a solo guitar player - my biggest (of many) faults is that I speed up. Bill's music, when I can get the 'feel' in my head, really helps me to keep steady, peaceful and gentle in my playing, there is no need to rush.
still think the Leisz/Frisell connection is the best thing to come out of his music since they hooked up years ago. Good Dog / Happy Man is his epiphany imho. as pure a statement as he's ever made.
Obviously, a lot more goes into the making of an EZ listening disc than we usually appreciate. It's fun to think that folks so talented can get together and enjoy it so much.
These projects are very inspiring. It keeps me in my practice space behind the drum kit when there is so much pressure to move on to something else. So beautiful!
I grew up with the Beatles and have a very high quality threshold for covers... it seems to me Bill is one of very few that provoke in me the thought "Aha.. that is what they meant!" The other artist is Regina Spektor's version of Real Love... truly magical.
This is a fantastic project, bought it the minute I read about it. I just wish the "Serious Musicians" of the world would recognize Paul McCartney's song writing ability and hold him in the same esteem as they do John Lennon!
beautiful. this is not a "making of", but a piece worth studying to develop your maturity as a musician. the humbleness, respect and awe towards the wonder and beauty of music and playing great music with great musicians you can trust and you can let yourself fall into comes across exemplary. Got the album straightaway and love it. nevertheless, as constructive criticism, I perceive some rhythmical "stiffness" on songs I understand as very loose and lyrical. 10% more jacques loussier? ;)
I agree with you Kris... he plays everything and does it incredibly well and originally... I mean, the guy started out as a straight jazz player, studied with Jim Hall and everything... then it morphed into a study of ALL American music... then branched out into things like this... a true original....
I have no doubt that Bill could play the blues in any way or form if he wanted to, but as far as I can hear, he's far away from that I-IV-V progression stuff as he can be most times.
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One of greatest albums of all time.
Thank you Bill for decades of great music!
Bill Frisell is an international treasure. Every recent project is so musically deep, it's like modern day chamber music. This is beautiful beyond words! Thanks Bill!
These guys put a nice spin on this music without turning the tunes into abstract jazz noodlings (which I totally enjoy, too). Per the interview, Bill knows to stay out of the way and just channel the essence of the tunes. Very smart and honest.
Bill's approach and playing is always perfect to my ears. He's a classy and tasteful musician.
I see this video every now and then and it is a new one each time. Thanks.
what a great drummer kenny wollesen is.
you are 100% right!!!!!!
Same here; totally agree!!
I do a lot of performing as a solo guitar player - my biggest (of many) faults is that I speed up. Bill's music, when I can get the 'feel' in my head, really helps me to keep steady, peaceful and gentle in my playing, there is no need to rush.
It is impossible to express how much I love this music.
What a beautiful and blessed project!!!
Saw it at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC, one of the most beautiful experiences of my life
still think the Leisz/Frisell connection is the best thing to come out of his music since they hooked up years ago. Good Dog / Happy Man is his epiphany imho. as pure a statement as he's ever made.
Obviously, a lot more goes into the making of an EZ listening disc than we usually appreciate. It's fun to think that folks so talented can get together and enjoy it so much.
You're an inspiration, Bill. I can't wait to hear this.
These projects are very inspiring. It keeps me in my practice space behind the drum kit when there is so much pressure to move on to something else. So beautiful!
Holy shit!!!! This is AMAZING!!!!!
Such a fantastic guitarist, really creative.
Grown on me this album❤
I grew up with the Beatles and have a very high quality threshold for covers... it seems to me Bill is one of very few that provoke in me the thought "Aha.. that is what they meant!" The other artist is Regina Spektor's version of Real Love... truly magical.
This is a great inside look to a great album!
Soooooooooo good!
This is a fantastic project, bought it the minute I read about it. I just wish the
"Serious Musicians" of the world would recognize Paul McCartney's song writing ability and hold him in the same esteem as they do John Lennon!
I enjoyed this!
Yes, Billy boy I remember the Fab four on Ed Sullivan. Started taking guitar lessons about a year later. 🎸
What a band!
I am buying this record now!!! :)
nice sound great playing
@davidp158 I enjoy your (tolerant) take on abstract jazz noodling.
Bill is still the best !
"#9 Dream" sounds so trippy with this ensemble playing it.
5 ads in a 15 min video.. really, RUclips? :|
Super!
Bellisima!
Nice!
beautiful.
this is not a "making of", but a piece worth studying to develop your maturity as a musician.
the humbleness, respect and awe towards the wonder and beauty of music and playing great music with great musicians you can trust and you can let yourself fall into comes across exemplary.
Got the album straightaway and love it. nevertheless, as constructive criticism, I perceive some rhythmical "stiffness" on songs I understand as very loose and lyrical.
10% more jacques loussier? ;)
lovely...
which studio is that?
Bill is actually the 5th Beatle!!!!
love Lennon love this
@jonnyonguitars I think it's a Joseph Yanuziello.
vinyl please!
If one feels the need to categorize Frisell I would say he is a blues player.
I agree with you Kris... he plays everything and does it incredibly well and originally... I mean, the guy started out as a straight jazz player, studied with Jim Hall and everything... then it morphed into a study of ALL American music... then branched out into things like this... a true original....
I would just say he's an American composer / arranger / guitarist. Love him!
You're just scratching the surface.
I have no doubt that Bill could play the blues in any way or form if he wanted to, but as far as I can hear, he's far away from that I-IV-V progression stuff as he can be most times.
I wonder if Bill smokes weed or just functions at that speed normally.
Would have been nice if Bill had played in Liverpool when he toured Europe, as the city was close and influential to the Beatles...oh well.
Is that a Harmony brand guitar?
"Giving ringo a total run for his money"