Robben Ford is truly a master. 100% pure musicality, no showing off at all. Yet his technique and rhythm are immaculate. He developed blues into an artform that no one can replicate. Genius!
@@ericsmadis I've heard about him for years, but as I'm just now getting back into playing electric guitar after decades I'm just now getting into him. This tune was a fabulous introduction and I agree with you completely. Playing only pentatonics, no matter how masterfully, is not going to cut it for me.
Talented from birth, did the hard work to get guitar playing really under his skin, never been afraid to cross into new territory, and has worked with a diversity of artists. Enjoys playing in actual "conversation" with other players. Got this three-piece together, and I'm crossing my fingers he'll do that again. Music lovers are extremely lucky to have him and his likes.
Saw Robben in Oakland, CA years ago. Still one of the best shows I've ever seen. The joy that he exudes from the stage is a physical force. I've never left a show feeling so good before or since. That show turned me into a devotee, and I already liked his work.
My favourite guitar solo ever. The way he plays with the feedback to add to the melody of the solo is sublime. The tone and note choice are impeccable.
Yeah he’s incredible - there’s no one like him. The taste is just through the roof, the most beautiful notes ever chosen, every time he chooses them. Saw him live in London last year at Ronnie Scott’s - just jaw dropping, I actually think he just keeps getting better. I like what one of the other commentators said on this one, that his sound is “between the mystical and the impossible” - that about sums it up!
This is the most profound, complete, live performance songs in the past 20 years that we have recorded for us. You can hear Robben's voice break up from the emotion at certain points. I watch this very regularly and always want to drop tears and believe the soul of the song deeply.
I've been a Robben Ford fan since the 80's - he's amazing. "Soul on Ten" has been on rotation in my cd player since it came out. The rhythm section is equally amazing - watching Pano's head flip back and forth between Travis and Robben at the end, totally committed to the art - mind-blowing how good these artists actually are...
@@mrnulliustestikleezeeastee7365 I think it is the Concord label, but I would have to dig the cd out. Seems we're lucky to have a bunch of live material on RUclips from a lot of periods. Mr. Ford is one of the best.
@@mrnulliustestikleezeeastee7365 it is surprising in both directions - I read comments that are both thoughtful and thought provoking, and then there's the opposite, the trolls, nutjobs and haters. A reflection of humanity. That's why I love the artists like Ford, and others, who reflect our best. Peace brother. 🙏✌️
Keith Moon?? Not at all. Very different style. Moon was destroyer constantly doing drumming barages that was for my taste much - too much and irritating. This drummer is jazz drummer, very precise and tasty .
Haki, I was referring to his mannerisms. I am aware of the not so subtle differences between Keith Moon and this drummer. I'm guessing there is not a drummer on this planet, Rock, jazz, or whatever, that hasn't been influenced in some way by Keith Moon, and his approach to drumming. If they haven't, then they aren't studying enough. Peace
Count me in as being jealous of you-can't even imagine how superb that show must've been. Joni and Robben...man! Of course I love the "Miles of Aisles".
Fantastic as always. I love this album. This song in particular has been going through my mind off and on for months... it just pops up. Thanks Robben for the ongoing inspiration. ♥
Perfect. Simply perfect....and then he misses an upstroke to get the second harmonic at the end. So, he's human after all. But humans don't get much better than this.
Phil Schroeder Sorry to say Phil, but that is without a doubt an ES-335, 68 model IIRC. Check the headstock my friend. Unmistakably Gibson w/ the Crown Inlay.... RF does have/play an Epiphone that’s been modified & has mini-hums in it. ruclips.net/video/nBw_M2cQyQ4/видео.html
you said it bro the best tone EVER i thought the tele was it but hands down 335 is the rocket i think this is a great representation of genius, soul ,chordal melodic changes.. WHERE THEY ALL MEET TONE .....Eric might want those settings.. lol
believe it or not... that might not be a 335... he's been known to use a different Gibson that looks like a 335 ... but isn't. 1966 Epiphone Riviera with the Bigsby removed and a hardtail installed.
Considering this carries a copyright date of 2007, one would be remiss to not grasp how prophetic it was, and how timely it has now become as we stand at the brink of WWIII... It's unfathomable how civilization ignores the profiteers moving government actors at their will like so many pawns on one evil,soulless chessboard, one step from nuclear devastation, with backs turned and both eyes closed. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness , only light can do that, Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that..." ~~Dr Martin Luther King Jr~~ Be the change... #ProPeace with brotherhood &love can bring soft #rEvolution... Pass it on! Blessings , JudgeGarry ⚖👨⚖⚖
I believe the bass player is Larry Carlton's son! Beautiful performance. I wonder who wrote this song? Robben is a master artist and I am a long time fan.
WHATEVER ...this is lyrical! Sometimes poetry happens from a place and maybe just the right time. This would be the equivalent of some moment matching its potential.
He's one of the most famous users of Dumble amplifiers. Unaffordable, even if you get the chance to buy one. The Ceriatone Overtone Special is the best and most affordable alternative for that Dumblesound, if you're looking for an amp like that. You can also buy the Hermida Audio Zendrive, that's an stombox known as 'Dumble in a box'. That pedal in combination with an Fender-ish amp shall do the trick too! I'm using a great Zendrive Clone and it's really amazing. Very rich and dynamic tone!
@hjerthinfarkht He seems to instigate the howl (at least the first few times) by brushing the strings with his fingerprint, creating a harmonic that develops into the amp's pushed air. Of course position in front of the amp is critical. He does play a lot louder than I imagined, I saw this tour live and was a little shocked to hear it. But then Toss Panos is a monster on the drums, you'd better bring the heat if you're gonna play over him!
Dumble Amplifier/ Overdrive Special... obscenely expensive amplification (a few pedals) and the old "it's all in the hands" cliche... the right amount of vibrato on the right note with the right volume setting and the especially right setting on the preamp... poof.. harmonic overdrive. It's taken me years to get this even close to that tone... using a Peavey Transtube amp (see introduction of "Trans Tube Technology" taking NAMM by storm several years ago).... It helps to use a vintage semi hollow body guitar ... but it can be done with a hard body fender product as well...
![Robben Ford & His Dumble Overdrive Special [He Plays It, We Play It!]](/img/1.gif)
Robben Ford is truly a master. 100% pure musicality, no showing off at all. Yet his technique and rhythm are immaculate. He developed blues into an artform that no one can replicate. Genius!
A nice point of view. I believe he is the most important blues representative of our time...
Very well said. In my opinion, he is (arguably), the finest jazz/blues player in history.
@@sclutovic Yes, he is the move innovative modern blues guitarist of a generation. Very few guitarists have added to the language of the blues.
@@ericsmadis I've heard about him for years, but as I'm just now getting back into playing electric guitar after decades I'm just now getting into him. This tune was a fabulous introduction and I agree with you completely. Playing only pentatonics, no matter how masterfully, is not going to cut it for me.
Genius !!!
This guy deserves a statue.
His sound is between the mystical and impossible.
Well said! He is otherworldly sublime. I would love to see that statue somewhere in the Bay Area!
bridge pickup, feedback, reverb... perfection
that 335 sounds amazing ...well played
Talented from birth, did the hard work to get guitar playing really under his skin, never been afraid to cross into new territory, and has worked with a diversity of artists. Enjoys playing in actual "conversation" with other players. Got this three-piece together, and I'm crossing my fingers he'll do that again. Music lovers are extremely lucky to have him and his likes.
Saw Robben in Oakland, CA years ago. Still one of the best shows I've ever seen. The joy that he exudes from the stage is a physical force. I've never left a show feeling so good before or since. That show turned me into a devotee, and I already liked his work.
My favourite guitar solo ever. The way he plays with the feedback to add to the melody of the solo is sublime. The tone and note choice are impeccable.
Yeah he’s incredible - there’s no one like him. The taste is just through the roof, the most beautiful notes ever chosen, every time he chooses them. Saw him live in London last year at Ronnie Scott’s - just jaw dropping, I actually think he just keeps getting better. I like what one of the other commentators said on this one, that his sound is “between the mystical and the impossible” - that about sums it up!
No backup rhythm guitarist and his chord playing is precise and toneful and singing with such feeling,Robben you're just fabulous mate!!
I keep coming back to this one. All these guys are stars, what a performance!
Panos and Carlton. I agree. What a triumvirate.
What's to dislike? Everything is perfect; song, performance, sound, filming.
This is the most profound, complete, live performance songs in the past 20 years that we have recorded for us. You can hear Robben's voice break up from the emotion at certain points. I watch this very regularly and always want to drop tears and believe the soul of the song deeply.
Very well said
I feel the same, this song is. just damn good !
I just heard it for the first time and it gripped me immediately. I never knew how wonderful a singer he is.
Every time I watch this video I am left speechless. Roben is so gifted and in turn, he gives his art entirely to us. Magical stuff indeed.
I've been a Robben Ford fan since the 80's - he's amazing. "Soul on Ten" has been on rotation in my cd player since it came out. The rhythm section is equally amazing - watching Pano's head flip back and forth between Travis and Robben at the end, totally committed to the art - mind-blowing how good these artists actually are...
Same. Concord label, yes?
@@mrnulliustestikleezeeastee7365 I think it is the Concord label, but I would have to dig the cd out. Seems we're lucky to have a bunch of live material on RUclips from a lot of periods. Mr. Ford is one of the best.
@@shaney8275 right on. Regardless of the hateful stuff that can be found on RUclips/comments sections, I'm overwhelmingly grateful for the platform.
@@mrnulliustestikleezeeastee7365 it is surprising in both directions - I read comments that are both thoughtful and thought provoking, and then there's the opposite, the trolls, nutjobs and haters. A reflection of humanity. That's why I love the artists like Ford, and others, who reflect our best. Peace brother. 🙏✌️
The great master Robben in action....and he's such a kind good person...God bless him!!!!!! Thankyou for this seb!!!!!
I can listen to this Guy on an loop! "Pure" is Golden!
That guitar amazes me. That feedback drives me crazy , and of course Robben's actually one of the greatest!
Agreed
He is THE greatest.
The sound/tone in that first solo, with the delicate feedback, is my favorite from any guitar I've ever heard. ES 335 + Dumble ....
once more Robben .. absolutely wonderful (and so much one with those guys on drums and bass)
This is a great DVD.
This song is sublime.
The solo on this is magic and the control of the feedback from the 335!
The drummer is working his ass off! Reminds me of Mr. Moon. Great tones from Robben, as usual. Bass player killin' it. Woo hoo!
Keith Moon?? Not at all. Very different style. Moon was destroyer constantly doing drumming barages that was for my taste much - too much and irritating. This drummer is jazz drummer, very precise and tasty .
Haki,
I was referring to his mannerisms. I am aware of the not so subtle differences between Keith Moon and this drummer.
I'm guessing there is not a drummer on this planet, Rock, jazz, or whatever, that hasn't been influenced in some way by Keith Moon, and his approach to drumming. If they haven't, then they aren't studying enough.
Peace
Bass player is Larry Carlton’s son, Travis
Robben is the best band from Germany, or anywhere I've heard in a long time........ maui lady 359......don't stop now please!!!!!!!!1
Robben Ford is American not German you fool !
Those Lyrics for a time like this......and the soul, Robin on his best, great song. Love the bassist for his "cords" under his solo.
Robben is one the best live perfomers ever..this is beautiful..fantastic singer songwriter
So good. They listen so well. Amazing song, Robben!
Saw him with Joni and The LA Express in '76 at Wm & Mary Hall for the "Court and Spark" tour...Sublime...
Count me in as being jealous of you-can't even imagine how superb that show must've been. Joni and Robben...man! Of course I love the "Miles of Aisles".
Great when he released it and even more important today in light of the lack of peace in way, way too many places.
His playing here is so superb ...~~!!
Robben Ford nailed it !
Greetings from France ❤🌞
indémodable, honnête, humble, technique et mélodique, 100% humain, sans esbroufe... j'adore
Glad to see another EJ fan out there. I just discovered Robben and he reminds me a LOT of EJ or maybe it'e the other way around since Robben's 61. :D
Great Lyrics! A perfect song. I wish I could have written that.
Happy Birthday Robben!! Great live version..long live RF and the 335!!
He's greatest guitar player ever indeed!
thanx for posting!
Pure genius. Robben is on another level to everybody else.
One of the best tone sounds ever here
just stunning jazz fused blues
my clear fave Robben Ford song and video
Back again. Seems to feel more relevant today more than ever.
One of the Great Songs of all time!
Fantastic as always. I love this album. This song in particular has been going through my mind off and on for months... it just pops up. Thanks Robben for the ongoing inspiration. ♥
amazing playing by the whole band. good vibes
indémodable, j'adore ce son, sa voix...
Brilliant! Excellent players, beautiful song and a stunning sound from the cherry 335. Inspiring!
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
What a cool song, musically and lyrically.
" Absoluty Best Musician Player ". .. Sounds Good ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋
Incredible jazz/blues guitarist . Pure unique.
The solo on this is just Sick!! So amazing!
simply beautiful, timeless music...
Perfect. Simply perfect....and then he misses an upstroke to get the second harmonic at the end. So, he's human after all. But humans don't get much better than this.
I don't think it can get any better than this...! RF is truly a gifted musician. Oh & that 335 ~ tops!
1966 Epiphone Riviera... not 335... tailpiece changed from a bigsby to a hardtail.
Phil Schroeder Sorry to say Phil, but that is without a doubt an ES-335, 68 model IIRC. Check the headstock my friend. Unmistakably Gibson w/ the Crown Inlay....
RF does have/play an Epiphone that’s been modified & has mini-hums in it.
ruclips.net/video/nBw_M2cQyQ4/видео.html
That tone
Very nice recording too - good quality and lets us see what we want to at just the right time.
Thanks all.
Gostei muito. Guitarrista e interprete de excelente qualidade... Robben Ford é grande.
Best guitar sound ever!!!!!
The guitar sings like a bird!
i wish i could play like that, those chords are amazing!! GREAT SONG!!! THANKS!!
A sublime performance from all three.
❤ a tone to die for ✨🎶
So beautiful and soulful...
amazing trio!
Nobody plays like Robben!!!
Nobody! Nobody at all!
Excelente este guitarrista, muito bom ouvir o som desta ótima guitarra.
awesome song ! Robben is a Master !
Yummy chords and playing
Brother Robben You're the Best. Francis
Awesome.. what an inspiration
you said it bro the best tone EVER i thought the tele was it but hands down 335 is the rocket i think this is a great representation of genius, soul ,chordal melodic changes.. WHERE THEY ALL MEET TONE .....Eric might want those settings.. lol
believe it or not... that might not be a 335... he's been known to use a different Gibson that looks like a 335 ... but isn't. 1966 Epiphone Riviera with the Bigsby removed and a hardtail installed.
that's just great .... Yeah, Eric might....
@@beyondthis7 it actually is a 335. The Riviera he plays (an extraordinary guitar)is a burst color...
high water mark with Truth.
that's luscious tone right there.
Criminnaly underrated😊
Considering this carries a copyright date of 2007, one would be remiss to not grasp how prophetic it was, and how timely it has now become as we stand at the brink of WWIII... It's unfathomable how civilization ignores the profiteers moving government actors at their will like so many pawns on one evil,soulless chessboard, one step from nuclear devastation, with backs turned and both eyes closed.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness , only light can do that,
Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that..."
~~Dr Martin Luther King Jr~~
Be the change...
#ProPeace with brotherhood &love can bring soft #rEvolution... Pass it on!
Blessings ,
JudgeGarry
⚖👨⚖⚖
I believe the bass player is Larry Carlton's son! Beautiful performance. I wonder who wrote this song? Robben is a master artist and I am a long time fan.
Ι believe this song has something from Joni Mitchel's way of composing. Maybe I' m right, 'cause he was a member of her band...What a song!!!
Yes. I saw him in Verviers (Belgium) with his famous father
Preach, Master.
a piece of peace in the space...
WHATEVER ...this is lyrical! Sometimes poetry happens from a place and maybe just the right time. This would be the equivalent of some moment matching its potential.
Sort of Eric Johnson vibe to that solo kicking in around 5:00, love it
Wowwwww
Awesome!!Guthrie Govan learned a lot from this track..i can tell...
He's one of the most famous users of Dumble amplifiers. Unaffordable, even if you get the chance to buy one. The Ceriatone Overtone Special is the best and most affordable alternative for that Dumblesound, if you're looking for an amp like that. You can also buy the Hermida Audio Zendrive, that's an stombox known as 'Dumble in a box'. That pedal in combination with an Fender-ish amp shall do the trick too! I'm using a great Zendrive Clone and it's really amazing. Very rich and dynamic tone!
I love the sound Robben gets with that 335. Incredible. And that rhythm section is insane. Sex by ear
Thrilling.
Great....
Amen, EJ is the man.
Just wow
thanks for posting this!!!!!!!
That Dumble kicks ass!
With Robben driving-YES it does!
@hjerthinfarkht He seems to instigate the howl (at least the first few times) by brushing the strings with his fingerprint, creating a harmonic that develops into the amp's pushed air. Of course position in front of the amp is critical. He does play a lot louder than I imagined, I saw this tour live and was a little shocked to hear it. But then Toss Panos is a monster on the drums, you'd better bring the heat if you're gonna play over him!
wonderful notes escape those finger tips
Thanks!
Ι believe this song has something from Joni Mitchel's way of composing. Maybe I' m right, 'cause he was a member of her band...What a song!!!
2 comments:
1. I love this song - especially the bridge
2. Toss Panos looks kinda like Al Pacino
YES Indeed... In... "Heat..."
Me gusta esta rola su música describe su título.
good stuff, woof!
Bought "Truth" new.
Good disc ;)
Unique.
Anyone know how Robben is approaching these chords during his solo? I'm really interested in how hes getting that unique sound over this progression.
Tamra!!! Get well soon!
@MrVader4000
Dumble OD Special, and that 335 is probably a '64/'65.
how does he get that tone?
Dumble Amplifier/ Overdrive Special... obscenely expensive amplification (a few pedals) and the old "it's all in the hands" cliche... the right amount of vibrato on the right note with the right volume setting and the especially right setting on the preamp... poof.. harmonic overdrive. It's taken me years to get this even close to that tone... using a Peavey Transtube amp (see introduction of "Trans Tube Technology" taking NAMM by storm several years ago).... It helps to use a vintage semi hollow body guitar ... but it can be done with a hard body fender product as well...
marvelous! I'm looking for the chords... anyone? thanks
❤
@jmanalastas
Es 335 is a `68 :)
Just listen to him make that Gibson ES-335 sing just listen to it