The funny thing is the guy has been around as one of the utmost - if not THE utmost - bassplayers of all times since he was 14 years old! Played with all the greats and still a lot of people have never heard of him, primarily because he chose to stay in Denmark. He died some years ago (aged 58) and is one of the most dedicated, talented and personable musicians that has lived in our times.
He doesn't need to. Keep in mind that he has been playing that bass for such a long time and with such dedication that he probably knows his bass better than he knows his own body, his family, his friends... everything. He instinctively knows where every single note sits on the board.
Two of the best musicians in history, and NHOP makes it look so easy. A great video to show people who think impressive technique implies a lack of emotion.
Grew up listening to Neil’s with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass…shame he passed so young..he’d still be out there jamming….he even throws down the Bach Cello suite ..so great
Que irremediable y triste pena ,la pérdida de estos dos músicos únicos en el mundo como fueron Oscar Peterson y N.H.O.Pedersen,cada uno en su instrumento. Con todo respeto porque se que existen otros muchos y muy buenos músicos ,pero para mi gusto ellos me llegaban al alma. Saludos Cordiales desde Buenos Aires Argentina.
Amazing and interesting bass performance - thank you to the uploader. Was happy to see guitarist Lorne Lofsky on guitar, an amazing player, and an instructor at York University in Toronto where I quietly sat in on masterclasses in the very early 2000s. Hopefully more of this set is available online!
@pathook1 Exactly. A good way to tell this is to look at Peterson when NHOP finishes his solo. He is the first one to start clapping, and comment verbally on NHOP's performance on that particular solo, and trust me, Peterson is not one to throw compliments around unless they are greatly deserved. I believe NHOP must have felt like the King of the World at that very moment. And rightly so, mr. Pedersen. Very well done, bravissimo!
thanks. When I left that comment, I hadn't started listening to classical music yet. I actually just learned to play the Prelude about two weeks ago (electric bass). I was ignorant when I left the original comment.
I recall the first time I heard NHØP. It was live a sunny afternoon at Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden, probably 1987. I believe I had seen or heard his name somewhere before that, but I had basically no idea of who he was, or even what instrument he played. However, It didn't take many seconds before it was obvious that this was a guy with a REALLY special talent, and that Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen was a name to remember.
Grew up just outside of Copenhagen way back in time and occasionally would drop by Club Montmartre on a Saturday night, not so much because I was into jazz at the time, that came later, but it was a cool place with cheap beer and possibly the belief that girls that were into jazz were.... never mind. Only later did I appreciate that NHOP or Ben Webster or Dexter Gordon or combinations of them quite likely would have been playing those nights.
NHØP = The front letters of his long name. We Danes were proud of him. He played everything. Jazz, Classical, folk, pop, rock. He played with everyone, big and small. He also played tunes and songs from Denmark that we all danes know. Here in Samba Petite, he plays his instrument as a classical guitar. Oscar Peterson :“ Niels did not play the bass. Niels was the bass”!
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The funny thing is the guy has been around as one of the utmost - if not THE utmost - bassplayers of all times since he was 14 years old! Played with all the greats and still a lot of people have never heard of him, primarily because he chose to stay in Denmark. He died some years ago (aged 58) and is one of the most dedicated, talented and personable musicians that has lived in our times.
Your comment is a time capsule as is mine. Folks are rediscovering NHØP now and I couldn’t be more glad.
Actually, NHOP was well known in Brazil and my greatest influence even while in thgis planet. Danich? Rather otherworldly.
I read that he got a sudden heart attack, wtf, RIP, any chump can hear that this is a virtuoso bass player
When I hear something like this, I think of the thousands of hours that go unheard.
This is otherworldly.
This is the best bass solo I've ever heard in my life. You can see how much Peterson respected him, a supreme compliment if there ever was one.
I love his allusion to Portrait of Tracy (Jaco Pastorius) at 2:29, just beautiful.
I was just going to mention that! Amazing, the entire solo!
I can’t believe how clear he makes the harmonics with pizz on a upright! It’s not easy
Just shows that the greats don't live in a vacuum
And of course the Bach cello Prelude at 4:31. I guess the list could be longer :)
@@jensthunbo Yes. There's something from LaFaro too :-)
This is the most beautiful bass solo I ever heard.
I cried at the end of this. Speechless.
Musician 59 years. Best bass I’ve ever heard.
The best bassist who walked on this earth
He doesn't need to. Keep in mind that he has been playing that bass for such a long time and with such dedication that he probably knows his bass better than he knows his own body, his family, his friends... everything. He instinctively knows where every single note sits on the board.
The beauty in this is unspeakable, so I'll shut up.
I like how they sit so closely together. NHOP and Peterson really were made to make music together. May they both rest in peace!
One runs out of adjectives when trying to sing Niel's praises. He was absolutely my favorite bass player of all time.
You know when the guitarist is fixated on the bass player's hands playing you've got something unique.
Niels is the only bass player with such melodic and precise solos. :O
Franchement, moi qui suis un fan d'NHOP, je ne peu rien dire tellement c'est beau!!!!!!!!!!
He was simply the best.
THIS IS NIELS HENNING the Great!!!! Denmark,be proud!!!!
Fantastic
We are very proud! He was fantastic!
What a great guy he was and what an influence he is to all bassists world wide!
My boy just quoted Jaco! I think my brain is about to explode! I love this guy!!!
Two of the best musicians in history, and NHOP makes it look so easy. A great video to show people who think impressive technique implies a lack of emotion.
Il me donne des frissons et me tire les larmes aux yeux ! Quelle tristesse de partir aussi jeune !
Love the Worlds best bass player - he is Danish - We miss you very much !
Grew up listening to Neil’s with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass…shame he passed so young..he’d still be out there jamming….he even throws down the Bach Cello suite ..so great
why is the "dislike" button so close to the "like" button, thats the only reason i can think its been pressed?!
this is a great recording!
probably that horrible buzz at the end
Quand le patron applaudit son musicien sa en dit long sur leur complicité que du bonheur chapeau bas messieurs
Que irremediable y triste pena ,la pérdida de estos dos músicos únicos en el mundo como fueron Oscar Peterson y N.H.O.Pedersen,cada uno en su instrumento. Con todo respeto porque se que existen otros muchos y muy buenos músicos ,pero para mi gusto ellos me llegaban al alma. Saludos Cordiales desde Buenos Aires Argentina.
Best 6 minutes ever! :D
Speechless!
I am crying. He was so great!
I feel deeply touched. I don't know what to say.
Wow...I dont play bass, but I do appreciate all music. This is classic and timeless.
Some sad kind of joy that runs from my ears through my brain,
Just got turned on to him watching a Rock Beato video. Educate and elevate
Me too! Thanks Rick.
Same here and I can’t really get enough of him. So freaking good.
It just occurred to me that Rick Beato might be the ‘six degrees of Kevin Bacon’ of all RUclips videos.
Think we all did lol
I love rock beato
What a creative musician and a master of his instrument. Really brilliant playing Bass player.
RIP. NHØP; THE BEST EVER I HAVE HEARD.✨️🦋❤️💐🇩🇰✨️
It's the best!!! 👍
miss him
What a talent!
my goodness! everyone of my students needs to check this out ! Thanks
For me number one
Quelle musicalité !!!!
C'était vraiment un grand musicien.
so good, incredible, best
Il restera vraiment le patron magnifique
Amazing and interesting bass performance - thank you to the uploader. Was happy to see guitarist Lorne Lofsky on guitar, an amazing player, and an instructor at York University in Toronto where I quietly sat in on masterclasses in the very early 2000s. Hopefully more of this set is available online!
Wow that's a great bass solo. Very well executed.
Fantastico! Anche una citazione alla suite n° 1 di Bach!
@pathook1 Exactly. A good way to tell this is to look at Peterson when NHOP finishes his solo. He is the first one to start clapping, and comment verbally on NHOP's performance on that particular solo, and trust me, Peterson is not one to throw compliments around unless they are greatly deserved. I believe NHOP must have felt like the King of the World at that very moment. And rightly so, mr. Pedersen. Very well done, bravissimo!
It´s the beginning of the first sonata for violoncello by J.S. Bach. And Steve Hackett sure knew he was referencing to that.
Harmonics, Sliding Chords and even the intro to "A Portrait Of Tracy" at 2:30. Fascinating Bassist.........NHOP !!!
MAY GOD BLESS RUclips :-)
I always liked how Oscar and Niels basically had the same last name, its like they were brothers separated at birth or something 😆
Preciosa e increible interpretacion...
The Best bass player in the World in my opinion, in Oscars words “NIels does not play the bas, he is the bas!”
Unbelievably good
Wow.
thanks. When I left that comment, I hadn't started listening to classical music yet. I actually just learned to play the Prelude about two weeks ago (electric bass). I was ignorant when I left the original comment.
We miss him
Beautiful
I like the quote from "Concerto de Aranjuez" at 1:20
❤️
ahhhhhhh..... sublime.
You've got to love the Portrait of Tracy shout out at 2:32
This is magic
Excelente !!!!!!!!!
sweet tone, sweet tone!
GREAT! PAX!
I recall the first time I heard NHØP.
It was live a sunny afternoon at Skeppsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden, probably 1987.
I believe I had seen or heard his name somewhere before that,
but I had basically no idea of who he was, or even what instrument he played.
However, It didn't take many seconds before it was obvious that this was a guy with a REALLY special talent,
and that Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen was a name to remember.
Well, my mind is all over the floor
¡¡MAGICO¡¡¡
Sueño con que algun día mis compañeros de la banda se quedara extasiados( como los colegas de NHOP en este concierto) en uno de mis solos.
Incredible
dat portrait of tracy quote
Lovely...
@icybox222 Bravo! Happy to see that some can use ears still.
Pure Mastery
yes...NHOP was bass
Brilliant NHØP from Denmark
Grew up just outside of Copenhagen way back in time and occasionally would drop by Club Montmartre on a Saturday night, not so much because I was into jazz at the time, that came later, but it was a cool place with cheap beer and possibly the belief that girls that were into jazz were.... never mind. Only later did I appreciate that NHOP or Ben Webster or Dexter Gordon or combinations of them quite likely would have been playing those nights.
@Torch from Olympia I am sure I caught him there as well, thanks.
I’m just waiting for someone to burst out singing: “MY NAME IS MUD!”
Oscar once said that NHOP was the bass. Others played the bass!
Amazing.Certainly my favourite bass player
also dat bach cello quote
Best BASS FACE!!
MUSIC!!!
@Polartrucker I thought it was Phillipe Chaterine but could be wrong
I recommend watching Rick beatos video on it
Honestly laughed with that Portrait of Tracy quote
@theheroricky That's precisely what it was. Nice quote. :-)
Cuando yo sea grande quiero tocar como él.
Anybody know how they mic'd the double bass up?
@Superphilipp: Fair enough. I know players who prefer to mic their basses, so you're not alone in that view.
Portrait of Tracey harmonics! whee
@theheroricky
To be correct you should say Pastorius' PoT. And yes, of course it does.
He has a build-in preamp.
Does he even look at his hands?
@2:30 it sounds like Jaco Pastorius's Portrait of Tracy
@Superphilipp: No, it sounds like Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.
NHØP = The front letters of his long name. We Danes were proud of him. He played everything. Jazz, Classical, folk, pop, rock. He played with everyone, big and small. He also played tunes and songs from Denmark that we all danes know. Here in Samba Petite, he plays his instrument as a classical guitar. Oscar Peterson :“ Niels did not play the bass. Niels was the bass”!
Jaco ! Bach !
The Great Dane.
2:29 PORTRAIT OF TRACY!! hahaha yes
W O W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!