listening to the first couple minutes of the solo then jumping to 27:11 and hearing the kind of line that came out was priceless, that line was unhinged and I'm transcribing it immediately
@@DavePollackthe commitment is what made it. And you doubled down, literally the next line. And then after that, you doubled down AGAIN before bringing us back. This is a true insight into the mind of the player... thank you for sharing
Music students - think about transcribing portions of this solo that grab you. All the lines will have a clear harmonic context because there's no changes and the backing doesn't obscure the notes much at all. A golden opportunity! Very cool Dave!
this and Bob Reynolds’ recent 20 minute practice video are the content most players need (even if they would rather watch another gear review). Nice work.
What an amazing project - One chord for One hour. The writer, James Joyce would be proud, (or jealous). For those who don't know, James Joyce's novel, "Ulysses" contains of a single sentence that spans 36 pages. I listened to this entire performance. It has great ideas and melody references. I will be sharing this with friends and bandmates.
I listened to your play for whole hour. The performance was/is excellent and impressive, enjoyed it much. Your improvisation is entirely original and highly creative and you have great stamina. Predominantly echoing power sax style of Coltrane, bit of Wayne Shorter and Henderson. Wish you much success in your work in future. Thank you.
This is a great lesson in what practicing actually is. Concentrated, singular usually yields results. It’s worth an hoir of your life to see a big change. Reminds me of the articles Steve Vai wrote about practicing simple bending and vibrate for 8 hours straight. You really see breakthroughs that way.
I really enjoy practicing like this too. It's nice not to have to worry about constant chord changes which distract from playing. You're doing just fantastic and I'm in now for almost 6 minutes. Keep going bro!
What a pro! I love uncluttered music and this fits the bill perfectly. I have no doubt that a live band would've inspired you to even greater heights. Well done, sir.
I enjoyed this video. It was informative and entertaining. I think I got more out of your playing during my full viewing the 2nd time! Thank you for posting this!
That was crazy! I'm sure all/most of us can't comprehend for an hour straight, let alone what you did. All of your ideas were great, but many were worth transcribing. No way I'll even try an hour, but I will try starting with 5-10 minutes. It seems to make you dig deep to find things you might never have. Very well done! While it's all in fun, I think it'd be cool if you put the challenge out to other pros. I doubt we amateurs have a chance. It'd be way more interesting if some pros took the challenge.
Quite a challenge! I'm surprised you could even talk after that! I skipped some of it, but I heard a bit of everything including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cannonball Adderley, "Softly as a Morning Sunrise", altissimo exercises, "The Godfather", "Careless Whisper" ...
Was thinking about what quotes I would play over this and first thought of Sonny Rollins’ Alfie’s Theme and then Softly As in A Morning Sunrise and boom, you played Softly. While writing this I heard C Jam Blues and Invitation. Couldn’t help think about Eddie Harris during some of your more outside playing. Great playing and great idea for a video!
Thought that I was the only one who's doing that (on keys not a horn) 🙃😇. But an hour is very long, that's pure challenging. You don't seem to run out of ideas. Listening for one hour is also challenging, but not with a true jazzmaster ✌🏼That’s what “You” are !
That was great. I listened to pretty much the whole hour - put you on in background while cleaning the kitchen! You mentioned someones name being great and you were struggling at 30mins
All the tunes!! From C Jam and Caravan to Darth Vader (Imperial March) and Mafia theme (I think). That was phenomenal, and great to listen to, you should get an award! 😄
It’d be so interesting if we all commented on lick/phrase quotes we recognize and then Dave makes a future video about how transcribing and playing songs is what engrains these phrases into your being, such that it just comes out in your playing. I’m sure there’s a million but I recognized: • Caravan in 25:47 • Jingle Bells at 34:52 • That famous Night in Tunisia ending (I think?) at 36:27
Very cool Dave. I can definitely imagine the tax/endurance of playing straight for an hour. But, I also want to try this with my looper, and a timer (maybe 5, 10, 15 minutes, max).
🙏🤩🎷 and of course 🏅🎖🏆🎗 the shoehorn trophy goes to Dave, im so in awe how you keep the playing fresh and inspired , and always musical . thanks for a great listen.
So cool and such a great idea for the cats back at home to try out! It would be interesting to try in different keys and find out how vocabulary and stamina may be subject to change...🤔 You sounded totally awesome! Definately gonna become my studying/homework/focusing background music hahaha!
Tune in tomorrow when it will be C#m7! :) (Btw: Only 5 min in so far but cool playing! Lot's to steal, and learn from - would be awesome with your thoughts written out on screen)
Hah I'll bet I run out of ideas after a couple of minute. There are maybe a while couple of wobbles here in the first 20. Fab playing Dave. Will post up a recording soon.... see how far I get! The ever swinging iReal Pro quip takes on a whole new meaning....
I am enjoying this alot. You've got a lot of great ideas in your soloing and also it's helping me stretch out too, I am playing along on the guitar. It's a great idea. What about doing more of these; each hour on a different mode or chord? The same this session was inspired by So What you could do one inspired by "Tezeta" an ethio-jazz piece by Mulatu Astatke
Morning Sir. Eish I enjoyed your one chord improvisation. I've learnt a lot from it. I have a question specifically new improvisers. Can you use one chord in a song where chord changes are expected.
That would be about simplifying the chords down to a single key center, abd yes there are absolutely songs where you can do that! Check out my “3 Levels of Playing …” videos - I show how to really break down tunes so you don’t need a million chords.
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Amazing! Any chance that you share the vamp loop with us? I'll gladly drop a few bucks for this groovy thing.
Playing one chord for 1 hour, means you get to know your sax inside and out!! BRAVO!!!! YOU SOUNDED GREAT!!!!!!
Thanks so much!
It also means he'll never want to play it again!! RIP Cm7 😅
Amen 😂😢😮😅
listening to the first couple minutes of the solo then jumping to 27:11 and hearing the kind of line that came out was priceless, that line was unhinged and I'm transcribing it immediately
😂 Thanks!
Wicked line right here 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@DavePollackthe commitment is what made it. And you doubled down, literally the next line. And then after that, you doubled down AGAIN before bringing us back. This is a true insight into the mind of the player... thank you for sharing
What a great exercise! It forces you to prioritize rhythm.
Absolutely!
The dedication to the videos
💪
We watched it in full, and I’m amazed how creative you are!!
Wow - I’m impressed you got through it, and thanks!
Music students - think about transcribing portions of this solo that grab you. All the lines will have a clear harmonic context because there's no changes and the backing doesn't obscure the notes much at all.
A golden opportunity!
Very cool Dave!
this and Bob Reynolds’ recent 20 minute practice video are the content most players need (even if they would rather watch another gear review). Nice work.
Bryce Harper’s bat has more cork than the bss repair bench!
5 minutes to go and I’ve yet to hear “the licc”, did I miss it?
YOU BITE YOUR TONGUE ABOUT BRYCE!!
@@c.l.4895 I was waiting for it too! HAHA!!! "Baby Come Back!!!"
What an amazing project - One chord for One hour. The writer, James Joyce would be proud, (or jealous). For those who don't know, James Joyce's novel, "Ulysses" contains of a single sentence that spans 36 pages. I listened to this entire performance. It has great ideas and melody references. I will be sharing this with friends and bandmates.
Thank you so much!!
I listened to your play for whole hour. The performance was/is excellent and impressive, enjoyed it much. Your improvisation is entirely original and highly creative and you have great stamina. Predominantly echoing power sax style of Coltrane, bit of Wayne Shorter and Henderson. Wish you much success in your work in future. Thank you.
I appreciate those kind words! 🙏
What the hell. Mind blowing creativity and endurance, not even mentioning your sound and phrasing. 👏👏👏
This is a great lesson in what practicing actually is. Concentrated, singular usually yields results. It’s worth an hoir of your life to see a big change. Reminds me of the articles Steve Vai wrote about practicing simple bending and vibrate for 8 hours straight. You really see breakthroughs that way.
Absolutely - it's really important to have intention, even if the practicing is "searching" for something.
I sat through this whole hour just in the background. We need a whole series of this now!
Is no one gunna mention 58:10? haha
Nah but this is amazing stuff man, really inspiring
Dave being High School Saxophonist type 5, "Mr. Very Careless Whisper"
Shows so much talent, knowledge, and focus. I don't expect to have any problem listening to it through.
I felt like I heard some Eddie Harris channeling in there circa 3:50.
Softly quote circa 5 minutes... 🙂
I appreciate that, and hats off to you for listening to so much of it!
Nice and smooth, and some fun moments like hearing the Star Spangled Banner, Imperial March, and Godfather theme sprinkled in, too. 😁
Hahah, I had to keep myself occupied!
While the piano is static the bass not being static implies movement giving much more to work off of than simply a looped chord. great stuff
Exactly sounds like some type of trickery😅😂
I really enjoy practicing like this too. It's nice not to have to worry about constant chord changes which distract from playing. You're doing just fantastic and I'm in now for almost 6 minutes. Keep going bro!
What a pro! I love uncluttered music and this fits the bill perfectly. I have no doubt that a live band would've inspired you to even greater heights. Well done, sir.
Thanks! I might do this with a live band at some point
Careless Whisper was there towards the end. I’m probably not the only person to say this. Great job. I love your videos. 👍
Haha, yep. Thanks so much!
I've been looking for content like this since Adam Neely played The Licc for 5 hours straight. Btw liked the harmonic minor lick at 6:43
We aim to please
I enjoyed this video. It was informative and entertaining. I think I got more out of your playing during my full viewing the 2nd time! Thank you for posting this!
That was crazy! I'm sure all/most of us can't comprehend for an hour straight, let alone what you did. All of your ideas were great, but many were worth transcribing. No way I'll even try an hour, but I will try starting with 5-10 minutes. It seems to make you dig deep to find things you might never have. Very well done! While it's all in fun, I think it'd be cool if you put the challenge out to other pros. I doubt we amateurs have a chance. It'd be way more interesting if some pros took the challenge.
Your use of dynamic changes is masterful! wow
Thank you!! 🙏
I absolutely love "Impressions" especially Wes Montgomery recording
Quite a challenge! I'm surprised you could even talk after that! I skipped some of it, but I heard a bit of everything including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cannonball Adderley, "Softly as a Morning Sunrise", altissimo exercises, "The Godfather", "Careless Whisper" ...
It was ROUGH - I was so happy to be done, hahah
i can't believe i watched all of it and loved it. thanks dave, you are superb and i appreciate every second of dedication you put into your videos ❤
Was thinking about what quotes I would play over this and first thought of Sonny Rollins’ Alfie’s Theme and then Softly As in A Morning Sunrise and boom, you played Softly. While writing this I heard C Jam Blues and Invitation. Couldn’t help think about Eddie Harris during some of your more outside playing. Great playing and great idea for a video!
Thanks so much!
shoutout to the drummer and pianist for playing Cm for an hour🙏
The ever swinging iReal Pro....
Shoutout to the cameraman for holding the camera for a whole hour straight without moving
Thought that I was the only one who's doing that (on keys not a horn) 🙃😇. But an hour is very long, that's pure challenging. You don't seem to run out of ideas. Listening for one hour is also challenging, but not with a true jazzmaster ✌🏼That’s what “You” are !
I really appreciate that!
You’ve gained a new fan here. I’m gonna try the condensed version of this as I’m only a trumpet player and mortal.
Dude!!! You’re quoting Careless Whisper! Love it.
Awesome! Good luck - it’s very annoying to do, hahah
Awesome! Heard some John Handy in there somewhere.... loving it
enjoyed the whole solo from start to finish. masterfully done man!
30 minutes in, I’m still being entertained!! Must try it myself. I won’t do it so well but it looks like a lot of enjoyment.
Well done! Absolute not boring! Good exercise for a couple of minutes - Proficiat! 🙂
🙏
That was great. I listened to pretty much the whole hour - put you on in background while cleaning the kitchen! You mentioned someones name being great and you were struggling at 30mins
Amazing idea ...fare play man...super player too..👍👍
All the tunes!! From C Jam and Caravan to Darth Vader (Imperial March) and Mafia theme (I think). That was phenomenal, and great to listen to, you should get an award! 😄
Hah, thanks!
What a great way to learn how to improvise!
Brilliant. Good effort!!
It’d be so interesting if we all commented on lick/phrase quotes we recognize and then Dave makes a future video about how transcribing and playing songs is what engrains these phrases into your being, such that it just comes out in your playing. I’m sure there’s a million but I recognized:
• Caravan in 25:47
• Jingle Bells at 34:52
• That famous Night in Tunisia ending (I think?) at 36:27
Invitation- Joe henderson 10:49 is a cool one i heard so far
1:01:51 Pure Imagination
Vader’s Theme 😂 52:40
Great idea!!
58:06 careless whisper
Brilliant!! This has to be a world record! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very cool Dave. I can definitely imagine the tax/endurance of playing straight for an hour. But, I also want to try this with my looper, and a timer (maybe 5, 10, 15 minutes, max).
You are no joke, very nice!
Thanks!
I think that amazing. I can see many benefits of stretching like that K
A ton of amazing lines here! Gonna borrow a bunch :)
Awesome!
🙏🤩🎷 and of course 🏅🎖🏆🎗 the shoehorn trophy goes to Dave,
im so in awe how you keep the playing fresh and inspired , and always musical .
thanks for a great listen.
Thank you so much! 🙏
A good study. I will try to apply this to guitar.
Thanks for beautiful video!
You’re very welcome!
So cool and such a great idea for the cats back at home to try out! It would be interesting to try in different keys and find out how vocabulary and stamina may be subject to change...🤔
You sounded totally awesome! Definately gonna become my studying/homework/focusing background music hahaha!
Thanks so much for the kind words! It's definitely a tough exercise.
thoughtful (and sometimes painful!) exercise. Thanks.
The smirk and Mele Kalikimaka at 33:25. Inspirational.
I'm gonna listen to the whole thing, I hope the backing doesn't start to drive me insane
Oh it drove me NUTS - that was honestly the hardest part
Crazy idea, but impressive playing. Reminds me on Miles Davis’ “So What”, but he used two chords.
Damn... You sound good man! Love it! I subbed!
Thanks!
Very good points in your summary/rationale. I actually enjoyed that. Look like you were in pain at one point.
Thanks! Yea I had a foot cramp pop up - wasn't pleasant!
Astounding
Thanks!
Tune in tomorrow when it will be C#m7! :)
(Btw: Only 5 min in so far but cool playing! Lot's to steal, and learn from - would be awesome with your thoughts written out on screen)
Hahah - oh god 12 days of this would be the end of me…
Impressive!
I ❤ your pedagogy level 🎶
Imagination to power ✊
Thank l you very much Master!
I appreciate that!
That Star Wars quote at 49:50 🔥🔥🔥
Keepin it Fresh! Great exercise/video!
Thanks!
Champion Bryce that is
Fantastic! 🎷🙏🎷🙏🎷
Thanks!
Pure Imagination!
Love it!
That was amazing. I am glad you started cutting in some familiar songs as parts of impovisation.
Quoting melodies is a staple in jazz improvisation, and when I only had one chors for an hour, I had to include some of them!
Excellent!
Thanks!
Now this is hip!
Amazing skill loved it
Thanks!
I don't know bryce harper 😁 You're the best !
I really liked the caravan vibe in the 23rd-ish minute !
Haha, thanks!
Excellent dave. Great concentration and kept it interesting throughout. I tip my hat to you...👏👏👏👏👍
I really appreciate that 🙏
This is a good education video thank you.❤
You're very welcome!
jammed right along side you until my hands gave out! good job!
Ha, thanks!
can't wait for someone to transcribe the whole thing
Me too 😂
loved that you played so what at 26:05
@49 min when you played the start Trek theme :)
That Bryce Harper though. Love the motifs you snuck in here, like a morning sunrise :)
5:09 🙂
Hah I'll bet I run out of ideas after a couple of minute. There are maybe a while couple of wobbles here in the first 20. Fab playing Dave.
Will post up a recording soon.... see how far I get!
The ever swinging iReal Pro quip takes on a whole new meaning....
Hah, it’s an exercise more than a musical pursuit, so don’t worry about mistakes!
Ultimate jam session
😂
I am enjoying this alot. You've got a lot of great ideas in your soloing and also it's helping me stretch out too, I am playing along on the guitar. It's a great idea. What about doing more of these; each hour on a different mode or chord? The same this session was inspired by So What you could do one inspired by "Tezeta" an ethio-jazz piece by Mulatu Astatke
I will NOT being doing more of these, hahah. I encourage others to, though!
LOL C-Jam Blues at 9:46 was way too funny
😂😂
Awesome you give me a new Lift on sax life
🙏
One minute in and it sounds like you're channeling Paul Desmond...
Cute quotes at the end from 54:40 Godfather to 58:06 "Careless Whisper" to 1:01:52 "Pure Imagination" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...
I appreciate that 🙏
This is my new fav coding track.
Morning Sir. Eish I enjoyed your one chord improvisation. I've learnt a lot from it. I have a question specifically new improvisers. Can you use one chord in a song where chord changes are expected.
That would be about simplifying the chords down to a single key center, abd yes there are absolutely songs where you can do that! Check out my “3 Levels of Playing …” videos - I show how to really break down tunes so you don’t need a million chords.
Excelente contenido, muy útil
Excellent
Damn, this is sick🔥😳🔥😳🔥😳🔥
🙏
Hats off
Amazing!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!
Watched from beginning til end
Absolute legend
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Sounds like you're playing off the bass movement not the chord
Anywhere we can find this backing track?
It’s the app iRealPro
9:47 C Jam Blues quote?
No do this again with a live rhythm section! I'm sure they would love it
👀👀
this could actually be super fun cus there's a lot more they can do with it when playing together
Who is Price Harper?! Love your videos Dave!!
Hahah, thanks!
Very good ! Disse Nadia Boulanger:" A música só tem 12 notas"
Please what are the scales u used and, please share this backing track
I really enjoyed it all thanks and great blessing on your way
I used EVERYTHING, hahah. The backing track is just the app iRealPro - I highly recommend it!
@@DavePollack dang, I was just thinking this video is definitely a plug for ireal, buying for the first time right now.
@@musiciansfriend2 not a plug for that - if they want to send me some $$ then sure! 😂
i enjoy playing for "hours" on maj-min like 2 measures Cmaj and 2 measures Dmin... like 20min per key
Awesome!
This is prime real estate for samplers and "producers".
hmmm