Russ explains it perfectly!! When in Nashville recording a master demo we surprisingly found out for our percussionist we were getting the outstanding Craig Kramph..I was a bit nervous as the guitar player who has never played with that caliber of talent, but he said “just play and it will all come out at the end”..I’ll never forget it!!
I had the privilege of seeing both of you last night behind Lyle Lovett from the 5th row at the Alabama Theater. Leland I loved your tour of the Alabama as well! I loved watching the two of you work together flawlessly and even better it was beautiful and smooth to listen too.
@Sklar Yes I've also see you use your hand or your fingers when you're not even playing the bass! It happens for an exemple when you hear a nice rosy path (lick)
Great interview and info! If you haven't already done so, check out Lee's RUclips Channel (Leland Sklar). Also some great tunes are located on their band's RUclips Channel (Immediate Family).
I watched a video of Chick with some of his different performers and he was watching everybody else and I'm saying to myself where is this music coming from ..Love these guys
Great interview Don! I really like what Russ brought up about space, I believe a direct result of true musical pocket. Not only drums, this applies to all musical instruments. This really can't be taught it has to develop over time. Hard to put a definition to this kind of performance on a musical instrument, it just happens in that moment. It is a beautiful creation!
Love you Lee, I'm from so cali, Arcadia to be exact.....years going to the STARWOOD, WHISKEY, TROUBADOR, VAN HALEN DAYS, keep rocking bro, just got ur book aswell, very kool!💙🌎💙
For decades these guys have definitely been part of the "scene". It's suprising that a guy like Russ Kunkle has made a nice living. With all do respect never got the appeal? His chops, feel and basic drumming ability lack versatility. Kind of a one trick pony. Not many colors in his crayon box. When I listen to some of the other kats: Porcaro, Vega, Gadd, etc...just seems like they bring so much more to the table. No hate, just my two cents.
His work on lyle Lovett’s “Bears” explains it: he plays to fit the song, bamboo splashes on the rim of the Tom with a great accent pattern. He never overplays, and the fills match the music. None of us know what he’s like in the studio…but all those top producers and engineers must be seeing something you don’t. And don’t underestimate the power of being “grateful”, as he emphasizes here. Lots of drummers can play what he plays….but can they write it ? Do they cooperate in the studio with humility? There’s LOTS more to being a great (and wanted) drummer than hitting the skins
This just poped up on my RUclips, Looks like it was 2 years old. Thanks RUclips...... A great interview 2 year ago. Thanks for the current updates.
Russ explains it perfectly!! When in Nashville recording a master demo we surprisingly found out for our percussionist we were getting the outstanding Craig Kramph..I was a bit nervous as the guitar player who has never played with that caliber of talent, but he said “just play and it will all come out at the end”..I’ll never forget it!!
2 Masters giving the answer to what it takes: Humility and Appreciation. Have enjoyed them both for years!! Thanks for this interview.
“Please don’t suck.” Seems like that mantra has done its job.
So true. Nothing kills a groove like everyone burying their heads in the charts
Leland is a Legend!
Wow, the professional attitude of both of these icons of music is amazing.
Very much agreed. Very captivating for myself.
So much music wisdom in that room, thank you! 👍🏻🎸🍊
Sages of music
I had the privilege of seeing both of you last night behind Lyle Lovett from the 5th row at the Alabama Theater. Leland I loved your tour of the Alabama as well! I loved watching the two of you work together flawlessly and even better it was beautiful and smooth to listen too.
Just incredible musicians that have given us so much over the years.Fabulous!
This is so great. These two guys were the ones who inspired me to start playing.
Love love love The Immediate Family
@Sklar Yes I've also see you use your hand or your fingers when you're not even playing the bass! It happens for an exemple when you hear a nice rosy path (lick)
Great interview and info! If you haven't already done so, check out Lee's RUclips Channel (Leland Sklar). Also some great tunes are located on their band's RUclips Channel (Immediate Family).
Two music greats. Two first class people. Than you Mr. Lombardi of DW Drums... You guys make great products!
About as PURE as it GETS! Am I WRONG? NOT! 😎 The way it should be!
Awesome interview!! Thanks for sharing this with us all
I watched a video of Chick with some of his different performers and he was watching everybody else and I'm saying to myself where is this music coming from ..Love these guys
Sosn, great questions and temperament and very enjoyable. Love Leland and Russ and you made it even more enjoyable
Great interview Don! I really like what Russ brought up about space, I believe a direct result of true musical pocket. Not only drums, this applies to all musical instruments. This really can't be taught it has to develop over time. Hard to put a definition to this kind of performance on a musical instrument, it just happens in that moment. It is a beautiful creation!
Yngwie Malmsteen needs to listen to this. And any other "shredder" out there.
Great content! Love the “space in between” talk..played unconsciously. Exactly right! Subdivisions, body movement! Great stuff👍
Now That's a Super Group!
Love you Lee, I'm from so cali, Arcadia to be exact.....years going to the STARWOOD, WHISKEY, TROUBADOR, VAN HALEN DAYS, keep rocking bro, just got ur book aswell, very kool!💙🌎💙
Great stuff, thank you for making & sharing!
Great interview!!!!!
Love you all ❤️ 💙 💜
Just saw them together with Lyle Lovett in NC just over a month ago. What a thrill that was.
The downbeat discussion at about 16:00 is fascinating.
Fantastic interview. Young artists; listen and learn.
Kunkel & Sklar…Attorneys at Law…
Great interview!
thanks!
Leland, the secret word is engage. In our mode ENGAGE There it is
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This is why quantization kills music music breathes between the notes between the hits
Russ was also married to the incredibly beautiful
Nicolette Larson.
With a beautiful daughter
I totally agree
For decades these guys have definitely been part of the "scene". It's suprising that a guy like Russ Kunkle has made a nice living. With all do respect never got the appeal? His chops, feel and basic drumming ability lack versatility. Kind of a one trick pony. Not many colors in his crayon box. When I listen to some of the other kats: Porcaro, Vega, Gadd, etc...just seems like they bring so much more to the table. No hate, just my two cents.
His work on lyle Lovett’s “Bears” explains it: he plays to fit the song, bamboo splashes on the rim of the Tom with a great accent pattern. He never overplays, and the fills match the music. None of us know what he’s like in the studio…but all those top producers and engineers must be seeing something you don’t. And don’t underestimate the power of being “grateful”, as he emphasizes here.
Lots of drummers can play what he plays….but can they write it ? Do they cooperate in the studio with humility?
There’s LOTS more to being a great (and wanted) drummer than hitting the skins
Very generic.