Nathan East - Playing Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke"

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @TSK-py2vy
    @TSK-py2vy 4 года назад +106

    Love Nathan. He's always smiling when he plays. Such a talent.

  • @michaelcheney1555
    @michaelcheney1555 6 лет назад +1136

    I told Nathan once that I owed him a check for all the chops I stole from him. He said, "Send it to James Jamerson"!

    • @stevebrawner9119
      @stevebrawner9119 6 лет назад +51

      That's awesome! Nathan is truly one of the most humble people in this world.

    • @toyotajr
      @toyotajr 6 лет назад +8

      GOAT!!!!

    • @thomaspick4123
      @thomaspick4123 6 лет назад +14

      Michael Cheney Though I used to enjoy Jameson, flawed man = alcoholic, and the Ampeg B15 plexi flip top bass amp, it was woofy. Today’s modern bass amps have a treble horn which gives much more definition. Also many features like line out, head phone jack, built in tuner. Though Nathan East has some humility, which Our Lord loves, Nathan is wonderful. It is nice to pay tribute to Trail Blazers who went before us, but the instrument has progressed a lot since Motown. Nathan is one of the best, let us enjoy his music and happy vibe.

    • @garylane3569
      @garylane3569 5 лет назад +4

      cool reply

    • @josephanthony392
      @josephanthony392 5 лет назад +11

      James Jamerson is the man! Surely changed how it was done!

  • @alansturgess1324
    @alansturgess1324 5 лет назад +1157

    Look at his face - here's a man who really loves making music.

    • @gooney0
      @gooney0 5 лет назад +13

      I noticed that too. He is always smiling. If he ever stopped smiling nobody would ever recognize him.

    • @sunnydeyaliofficial
      @sunnydeyaliofficial 5 лет назад +2

      alan sturgess i dont smile and play but i love music too.i make guitar faces!

    • @armelngako8710
      @armelngako8710 5 лет назад +1

      For sure

    • @hangkasturi528
      @hangkasturi528 5 лет назад

      alan sturgess happy for a while..When lonely the problem appears again..

    • @IWH8023
      @IWH8023 5 лет назад

      also, plastic surgery

  • @benjaminkisakye7199
    @benjaminkisakye7199 5 лет назад +754

    He doesn't overplay. I like him

    • @N7Sound
      @N7Sound 5 лет назад +22

      Does overplaying mean showing off or just playing more notes than necessary?

    • @benjaminkisakye7199
      @benjaminkisakye7199 5 лет назад +57

      @@N7Sound both especially more notes that are unnecessary

    • @tinibari456
      @tinibari456 5 лет назад +43

      To add, it’s when you play too many notes but don’t have any musical justification for those notes, nor the musicality to make those notes sound good.

    • @tinibari456
      @tinibari456 5 лет назад +2

      Pete necessary to what? It’s either good or it isn’t.

    • @Awesomethunder16
      @Awesomethunder16 5 лет назад +14

      The man is playing the melody

  • @oliverfels7771
    @oliverfels7771 4 года назад +16

    There are bass players and then there is Nathan East. Simply wonderful.

  • @chummyflex6587
    @chummyflex6587 5 лет назад +46

    He made it look so easy. Nathan East is a living legend.

  • @KiatHuang
    @KiatHuang 3 года назад +52

    So joyously skillful. And he tried really hard to get the crowd into what he is doing, but they meekly listen. He deserves more reaction during the song!

  • @smjstevens
    @smjstevens 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ive never in my life heard something that had wow moments for literally everyone, at any and all levels of musical understanding. This is a Wired "explain music in all levels at once" video.

  • @SongmanKK
    @SongmanKK 4 года назад +30

    Never seen someone so happy playing a bass, and doing it tastefully well btw

    • @TroyQwert
      @TroyQwert 2 года назад

      Check Ellen Alaverdian, she's 9 or 10 now ))) She's a bassist.

  • @radinsyah1574
    @radinsyah1574 5 лет назад +28

    He’s forever smiling happy while playing. Now that’s a man who loves what he does.

  • @aradubyah2213
    @aradubyah2213 5 лет назад +93

    Great work, I love how he helped the girl in Equalizer,😉

    • @smokanmiraz6942
      @smokanmiraz6942 5 лет назад +4

      He sings, plays bass, speaks fluent Russian, and is a cold-blooded killing machine. And he does DIY. What's not to like? Killed a Russian mafioso after this clip with just his bare hands and his fat B string. Blyat!

    • @SimonBrisbane
      @SimonBrisbane 2 года назад +1

      Yeah I didn’t know Denzel played bass so well! 😉😉

  • @msh6865
    @msh6865 5 лет назад +267

    Real pro right there. Top of the bass player food chain.

    • @MM-vs2et
      @MM-vs2et 5 лет назад +13

      He eats prog metal bassists for breakfast, and jazz cats for dinner.

    • @dustinmcfarland2441
      @dustinmcfarland2441 5 лет назад +2

      I agree, I believe Nathan East and Victor Wooten are the best bass players.

    • @magaman49
      @magaman49 5 лет назад

      @@dustinmcfarland2441 Yeah, Victor is my man

    • @turdfurgeson675
      @turdfurgeson675 5 лет назад

      MSH68 les claypool is better

    • @galenfrazer8541
      @galenfrazer8541 5 лет назад

      @@dustinmcfarland2441 yeah it's close between those two

  • @IgorMichel-d1q
    @IgorMichel-d1q Год назад +15

    He is simply one of the best bass players ever!!

  • @setyowibowo
    @setyowibowo Год назад +5

    I always love Nate’s playing. Thats how you play music. True legend.

  • @songsfromspringcreekave821
    @songsfromspringcreekave821 5 лет назад +10

    One of my favorite musician's of all time. Nathan is a living legend.

  • @DELREYGUY
    @DELREYGUY 4 года назад +33

    He is a world class , world famous bass player... His style is amazing. Total respect. Known well among musicians across the industry..
    Funny. The audience has no idea who he is.

  • @metalcavy33
    @metalcavy33 5 лет назад +19

    Dudes a beast. Plus he plays with anyone anywhere. Versatile player.

  • @scotty3034
    @scotty3034 7 лет назад +431

    Four modulations on the breakdown. That was sweet.

    • @rvic11
      @rvic11 5 лет назад +13

      Yes, fantastic arranging and playing.

    • @8sigreg
      @8sigreg 5 лет назад +1

      It’s from his album “Nathan East” which is definitely worth listening to. Watch the movie about the making of the album. The interviews are great.

    • @pillepalle3614
      @pillepalle3614 5 лет назад +3

      Mike Patton I counted 3, listened again and 💥 it‘s 4!

    • @aquaman7516
      @aquaman7516 5 лет назад +1

      Yoooo....that was craaaazy!!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

    • @jules655
      @jules655 5 лет назад

      Yasss!!! ❤️

  • @maxjbg
    @maxjbg 7 лет назад +30

    Seeing him play makes me smile

  • @oeldave
    @oeldave 5 лет назад +296

    You know he is good when he didn't need to "slap uncontrollably" to impress the audience.

    • @whatup917
      @whatup917 5 лет назад +11

      Oel Dave
      Slapping is so obnoxious and overrated.

    • @zaks10285
      @zaks10285 4 года назад +3

      Oel Dave true, but slapping is fun 😂😂

    • @musiclove4887
      @musiclove4887 4 года назад +1

      I havent really seen him slap anywhere...is he even gd in that technique?? I mean i know we r talking abt nathan east...but honestly i hv not see him slap...

    • @frostmusicofficial
      @frostmusicofficial 2 года назад +4

      @@whatup917 I don’t think it’s necessarily obnoxious, it’s has its place in funk and other genres, but it is annoying how people will constantly be like “sLaP tHe BaSs”

    • @gpudoctor
      @gpudoctor Год назад

      ​@@frostmusicofficiallike flea...

  • @miguelalfoya2031
    @miguelalfoya2031 4 года назад +6

    The Joy of playing is what I like about him... You can see he loves what he's doing... Phenomenal player!

  • @ebaba20
    @ebaba20 5 лет назад +4

    Wow! I absolutely love those modulations ! Thank you sir

  • @bigkozlov
    @bigkozlov 5 лет назад +6

    Wow. That was unexpected. Clicked on this randomly ... and now I'm watching the most talented bass player I've seen. Awesome job!

  • @JOE_STARK
    @JOE_STARK 3 года назад

    Some thirty people watching him live without realizing the honor it is to see him live and almost one million eight hundred thousand that at least we have taken advantage of the moment of seeing him on RUclips!

  • @Desmondsound
    @Desmondsound 5 лет назад +13

    He’s a fantastic vocalist as well! A true professional

  • @ebaba20
    @ebaba20 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful melodies! No complicated runs! Watched this 5 times! Hats off!

  • @RubnerFamily
    @RubnerFamily 5 лет назад +71

    Nathan East is a top 5 bass player. No question.

    • @danielseptember2287
      @danielseptember2287 5 лет назад

      This guy is good

    • @gfunkk
      @gfunkk 4 года назад +1

      don't forget Nathan Watts who has been Stevie's bassist since his classic period and played this originally.

    • @musiclove4887
      @musiclove4887 4 года назад

      But i hv not seen him play slap technique...

    • @risharddaniels1762
      @risharddaniels1762 4 года назад

      @@musiclove4887 That’s probably a plus. Every bassist nowadays plays slap bass, he doesn’t need the technique to make up for a lack of skill cuz he got that.

  • @GazAce
    @GazAce 3 года назад +3

    Oh my God! That was fantastic! He barely looks at his fretboard & so much feel! Nathan East is incredible man just incredible.. 👌

  • @malicant123
    @malicant123 2 года назад +5

    It just flows and grooves so naturally.

  • @jamiepastman5594
    @jamiepastman5594 4 года назад +2

    Virtuoso playing that is always supportive, never about itself. That is the pinnacle of musicianship, and explains why Mr East is one the most successful bassists of all time. What musician wouldn't want Nathan in their band?

  • @TIMOWHITEBUFFALO
    @TIMOWHITEBUFFALO 5 лет назад +6

    Gotta see this!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my favorite bassists of all time!!!!!

  • @DAVIDCARDWELL1
    @DAVIDCARDWELL1 5 лет назад +8

    I can listen to Nathan East play anytime. Great Musicianship

    • @pennpal62
      @pennpal62 4 года назад

      Love his work on Richard Marx songs. Especially Take This Heart

  • @larrywhitted7333
    @larrywhitted7333 5 лет назад +4

    Can't help but be happy listening to this. Toe tapping. Nice job

  • @Arenem88
    @Arenem88 5 лет назад +1

    Omg what is this!! 😱 those spontaneous modulations, the scatting, the solos. Not to mention his stage presence. the talent is unreal...

  • @livemusicalgarve
    @livemusicalgarve 6 лет назад +6

    Love this guy, always smiling, postive energy.

  • @superswiftest
    @superswiftest 4 года назад

    I had the pleasure to meet Nathan when he was in singapore with Eric Clapton's band , brought him to the yamaha show room where he signed his autograph for me , wonderful and humble fellow !!

  • @RitchieRosson
    @RitchieRosson 6 лет назад +12

    Crazy when he plays the big jazz riff and doesn’t even look. I love his joy when playing! Brilliant.

  • @glendagerdes714
    @glendagerdes714 3 года назад

    I could watch and listen to Nathan East all day! He has such joy in him!

  • @avagd6293
    @avagd6293 6 лет назад +10

    Nathan, y'all have skill that is superb. love your video.

  • @sylwester6651
    @sylwester6651 4 года назад

    Very, very nice Maestro!!! Super!!! Regards from Poland.

  • @mdwayne741
    @mdwayne741 6 лет назад +4

    Very cool! He is killing it...he is having so much fun!

  • @RanzatoFlaminio
    @RanzatoFlaminio 4 года назад +1

    I can't realize how can you dislike this...

  • @thebionicbassplayer
    @thebionicbassplayer 5 лет назад +5

    This is a great showcase of his virtuosity!

  • @carlosfigueroa790
    @carlosfigueroa790 4 года назад

    Greetings from Central America! Guatemala City! Bass Wonder!!

  • @TheSolidheroes
    @TheSolidheroes 5 лет назад +15

    Saw him live with fourplay in the Netherlands an out of this world- musician.

  • @Mudge07
    @Mudge07 5 лет назад +4

    Aww we came to here to stare at shiny new musical hardware and this guy starts playing - he melts them!

  • @tomsawyer60
    @tomsawyer60 5 лет назад +4

    i love Nathan east. becuz he is very humble and kind musician ever met.

  • @ninajohnson2295
    @ninajohnson2295 5 лет назад

    Young man. You got the groove, sounds great. Keep it up. I can tell it's your passion.

  • @robertmcintyre4998
    @robertmcintyre4998 5 лет назад +7

    Nathan is simply phenomenal!

  • @jlr022159
    @jlr022159 5 лет назад +2

    Nathan is always smiling and loving life... and he plays so fantastic too!

  • @RyanJHaiqal
    @RyanJHaiqal 5 лет назад +15

    This is just full of love...play with passion ,love u sir 🤘

  • @edgar65able
    @edgar65able 6 лет назад +2

    What a privilege it is to see this man playing the bass

  • @rushbuzzy
    @rushbuzzy 6 лет назад +7

    So damned talented. I love watching him play with Clapton at the Crossroads Festival

  • @patrickfraley4545
    @patrickfraley4545 5 лет назад +2

    I'm not a bass player but from a guitarist's perspective, holy s***! Beyond well done!

  • @RayAndre
    @RayAndre 7 лет назад +36

    I love that modulation at 0:08

    • @nezkeys79
      @nezkeys79 6 лет назад +2

      Andre Osorio yeah i was like wtf awesome reharm

  • @anthonymcneill55
    @anthonymcneill55 7 лет назад

    Love the Rosary Beads...I met you in London at the Elvis Tribute ...God Bless your work and family. Fr. A. Mc

  • @bonusduckmann9997
    @bonusduckmann9997 6 лет назад +13

    Nathan is THE man when it comes to bass playing

  • @malumbongwira6741
    @malumbongwira6741 Год назад

    Eeee!!!! This took me by surprise. Just amazing 🫡🫡🫡

  • @michaelpullen2004
    @michaelpullen2004 5 лет назад +4

    Even though this has been a few years back no body does it Like MR.NATHAN EAST.... One of my favorite Bass Guitarists!!!😁👏👏🎵🎵🎵😎

  • @jwwwoorkk143
    @jwwwoorkk143 7 лет назад +1

    YOU CAN FEEL IT ALL OVERRRRR!! Get it Nathan!!! Wonderful interpretation, extraordinary execution :]]]

  • @GuitarlosCarlos
    @GuitarlosCarlos 5 лет назад +10

    KNOWLEDGE SKILL SOUL FACILITATION ARTICULATION
    NATHAN EAST CAN PLAY
    I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS APPROACH TO HIS MUSIC
    SO MUCH TO APPRECIATE
    CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

  • @MegaSyntec
    @MegaSyntec 5 лет назад

    A world class musician. Great video . Thanks.

  • @lukasjacobi1147
    @lukasjacobi1147 7 лет назад +21

    Nathan East, what a relaxed version .... Nice style'n clothing by the way. That's what a bassist is, just cooooool :-)

  • @tommym321
    @tommym321 5 лет назад

    Sometimes people are so cool and good when doing a cover they remind you of why the song was so awesome in the first place, and you get to experience it all over again

  • @joeytruelove
    @joeytruelove 9 лет назад +4

    I just love the look of Russel Gray's face in the background. Most people at NAMM have a sense for music, I'm sure, but Russel knows talent when he sees it and wouldn't have the taste to hide it.

  • @tm9141
    @tm9141 4 года назад +1

    When the feeling kicks in, he starts to sing, that's awesome!

  • @charlescrisp2814
    @charlescrisp2814 5 лет назад +5

    one of the greatest bass players ever

  • @rtanidean4931
    @rtanidean4931 5 лет назад +2

    Nathan is easily one of the greatest bassists / musicians ever! Wow!

  • @daviddavisproject
    @daviddavisproject 5 лет назад +5

    Nathan BEAST!

  • @mjm5081
    @mjm5081 5 лет назад +2

    There's so much joy in Stevie's music:)

  • @Patmosentertainment
    @Patmosentertainment 5 лет назад +73

    There should be a Stevie Wonder Con. A place where new music gear gets tested against his all time classics.

    • @Minnevan
      @Minnevan 5 лет назад +2

      Patmosentertainment the only song allowed at the convention is Sir Duke

    • @Ajauniew
      @Ajauniew 3 года назад

      @@Minnevan uhh contusion, do i do…?

  • @PascalAbida
    @PascalAbida 9 месяцев назад

    Enorme Nathan East !!! Un virtuose hors pair. Merci pour ce grand moment de musique.

  • @Rafabassmusic
    @Rafabassmusic 5 лет назад +9

    Toca com tranqüilidade sou fã desse mestre 👏👏👏👏

  • @guilbertbabcock6500
    @guilbertbabcock6500 5 лет назад

    Wow Nathan looking great, sounding great. Thank you.

  • @eltorpedo67
    @eltorpedo67 7 лет назад +331

    What the hell is going on in the background at 3:27? Is he huffing the other guy's armpit scent?

    • @alskndlaskndal
      @alskndlaskndal 7 лет назад +29

      WTF lol...

    • @porto434
      @porto434 7 лет назад +4

      Lmfap

    • @tonygrooove
      @tonygrooove 7 лет назад +3

      Awe cmon!

    • @nezkeys79
      @nezkeys79 6 лет назад

      elTorpedo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Ibanezadept
      @Ibanezadept 6 лет назад +22

      Indeed he is and his reaction is to be seen by everybody

  • @AxterAstelium
    @AxterAstelium 5 лет назад +1

    Esta rola solo así pude volver a hallarla. De niño la escuché pero nunca supe su nombre, ni cómo dar con ella.... Hoy la vuelvo a oír, bravoooooo!

  • @pascworld8498
    @pascworld8498 2 года назад +3

    VERY GOOD 👌

  • @milkshakedroid
    @milkshakedroid 5 лет назад +2

    August 2019, Thnx RUclips to bring me here

  • @fw1421
    @fw1421 5 лет назад +23

    Nathan is a great bass player! He played with Eric Clapton’s band for years.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @pihermoso11
      @pihermoso11 5 лет назад +4

      and michael jackson too... and in recent years with TOTO

    • @gooney0
      @gooney0 5 лет назад +4

      I saw Clapton over 20 years ago and noticed Nathan's playing then.

    • @lastreagandemocrat
      @lastreagandemocrat 5 лет назад +1

      And Joe Satriani, as well.

    • @TroyQwert
      @TroyQwert 2 года назад +2

      Natan is from Fourplay.

    • @TheWaynos73
      @TheWaynos73 Год назад

      His bassline on Bad Love is supreme

  • @Mrcloc
    @Mrcloc 4 года назад

    Even the boy who probably doesn't know the greatness of the presence he's in, trying to stay cool, is bopping.

  • @bassman51able
    @bassman51able 5 лет назад +11

    Love the tone of that bass. Wow! Nathan is just a great bass player. Run for bass players president he got my vote Lol! But true.

    • @bassman51able
      @bassman51able 5 лет назад +2

      @@petersenior8735 LOL! Victor is my bass mentor LOL he don't know it lol. but l Agree with you they both are great bass players .thanks for your comment.

    • @guglielmomazzon485
      @guglielmomazzon485 4 года назад

      What bass is it?

    • @bassman51able
      @bassman51able 4 года назад

      @@guglielmomazzon485 The bass he playing is his custom signature BBN2 5string. all his basses are Wow! 2,800 plus new lol.

    • @musiclove4887
      @musiclove4887 4 года назад

      But he doesnt slap...

  • @uiliamoliveira6348
    @uiliamoliveira6348 3 года назад

    That was really dope! What a groove! Killer Bass player.

  • @jacktripper67
    @jacktripper67 5 лет назад +5

    This guy is fucking amazing!!! True talent and showmanship...

  • @jamesharris9029
    @jamesharris9029 5 лет назад +1

    One of the very best and such a great bloke. Love him.

  • @v.p.6593
    @v.p.6593 2 года назад +4

    the arrangements and the backing track are incredible. 2:36

    • @gpudoctor
      @gpudoctor Год назад

      Indeed, I keep coming back just for the instrumental part.

  • @Naesman1167
    @Naesman1167 5 лет назад

    Genuine nice person.Met him briefly in Philadelphia years ago on my way to lunch downtown. Recognized him as he was hanging out. I believe he was in town with Eric Clapton and had family in the area as well. I was delighted to have a moment with this musicians muscian...

  • @markesertalkink8723
    @markesertalkink8723 5 лет назад +3

    Nathan is playing LEAD on BASS. Incredible!

    • @paulanderson79
      @paulanderson79 5 лет назад

      Stu Hamm was another exponent of this approach.

  • @corradoracervwvrt8276
    @corradoracervwvrt8276 6 лет назад

    well done as usual brother Nathan!!!

  • @eka721983
    @eka721983 5 лет назад +3

    One of the best Sesion Bassist in this universe

  • @medappa1000
    @medappa1000 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely Brilliant!

  • @jonsnus2364
    @jonsnus2364 4 года назад +4

    amazing musician you can tell he loves what he is doing. Its really nice to see
    Sad for the clueless audience

  • @sawdust6968
    @sawdust6968 5 лет назад

    this is why he has played with the biggest names is music.he is just the sweetest person and a master of the bass

  • @rizaldiilman
    @rizaldiilman 6 лет назад +5

    Really enjoy his music..

  • @danny3588
    @danny3588 3 года назад +1

    Increíble Nathan.... gracias por tanta música mágica!!...desde Argentina!..🇦🇷

  • @seyoumalemseged8901
    @seyoumalemseged8901 5 лет назад +3

    Nice music stive wonder song.
    Great bass player thanks

  • @ThrashRoC
    @ThrashRoC 2 года назад +1

    HE`S GOT IT ON !!!!
    A GIANT !!!

  • @basswanderer2765
    @basswanderer2765 7 лет назад +49

    Nathan is a fine bassist.

    • @sgtpepper1138
      @sgtpepper1138 5 лет назад +1

      And stems to be a fine human being.

  • @ryandunbar3957
    @ryandunbar3957 5 лет назад +1

    Remember him playing in a Clapton super group when I was a kid. The man is genius. Plays like he is playing a lead guitar solo! Brilliant 👍

  • @Wilbafarce
    @Wilbafarce 5 лет назад +277

    Don't ya just hate crowds? "sing with me"......... Flatline!

    • @witkocaster
      @witkocaster 5 лет назад +18

      Who knows "Sir Duke" nowadays?

    • @humannaturedj
      @humannaturedj 5 лет назад +22

      @@witkocaster most of them are old enough to know! at least the dang chorus

    • @kandilula
      @kandilula 5 лет назад +15

      OMG I'm horrified, how can you not know that?! Fair enough the kids, but the older crew there? Wow.

    • @terrypussypower
      @terrypussypower 5 лет назад +3

      witkocaster Almost everyone there would know it!

    • @vagnerfonseca2354
      @vagnerfonseca2354 4 года назад

      Esse é uma fera no baixo, muito conhecimento de escalas e naturalmente o braço do instrumento sem contar com sua agilidade, parabéns és fera mesmo.

  • @localbod
    @localbod 3 года назад

    Very tasteful playing and nice tone.