I grew up in south Texas, but thanks to my father’s love of music, we were listening to Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Clifton Chenier to name a few, since we were babies. Grew up with Chuck Berry, Lynyrd Skynryd, GNR, Metallica, etc., but so grateful we were exposed to this music as well.
This lesson from Dr. John is magical. I mean, when I feel depressed and low (and it sadly happens too often in this world), I watch and listen to this video. Dr. John is cool and natural here. It is so heartwarming to feel his music and the tributes he does. For myself, this is the music I love and this is the music that heals my heart. This is the best remedy! Thanks Dr. John and thanks Music Discipline for posting this jewel. :D
I once missed meeting him by about two minutes apparently. I knew who he was, but not really back then. Had I known, I would’ve wigged out a lot more. This video should legit be in the library of congress, though. Try and get in touch with their archives
Sagge parole condivido appieno, in effetti trovare un Clyde Stubblefield (J. Brown) nel funk o un Calep Emphrey ( BB King) nel Blues non è cosa da tutti i giorni, possono essere "eguagliati" solo da specialisti del genere.... Ad ognuno il suo. Grande Marangolo. Saluti
Mac's speaking voice was so hypnotic, soothing and alluring. Even sexy. Like his keys. And it's hard to think of too many other players who can make the piano sound steamy.
Happy like "can you break that down" implying he wanted a note by note tutorial and some technical explanation. and the Doctor just playing it a bit slower while changing the improv. and that's the point--either you can feel it and you want to try to play it or you don't.
Thanks for documenting this. Amazing that Dr John shared so much history and truly authentic insights. No shinola on him ever! Love his realism and breaking things down and explaining the musical styles and feelings behind them. What a gem he was. Loved his music from the first time I heard him in early 1970s
I haven't seen this video since the 80s, I had it on VHS. It was my main motivation for slapping and tapping when I started as a teen. I've actually been looking for this footage and I couldn't remember his first name. Thank you for sharing this!
Someone sent me a link to another instruction video that led me to this. Yeah you're right. It's been a while since I've seen these videos and it was many many moons ago.
Same guitar model sound so different depending of the guitar player, in piano is more dificult to find, a diferent sound in the same piano, but people like Dr John, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarret or Thelonious Monk, to name few, they have original sound which is very dificult to get in the same instrument..
This man’s hands are like a spider on speed. If I had another life it would be doing this, or playing like JLL like he did on that recording live at the star club. Moves the core of my soul!
I'm a professional pianist and I'm sure if I studied this video closely I could get all the notes down. But I still have NO IDEA how he makes that sound. Amazing.
You should try. These tunes are fun to play and you feel such a sense of accomplishment when u learn one.I learned this. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8USAA7WkJqs.htmlsi=8-Y68OW-C1Hcgibp
I’ve been learning 2-10 without knowing it. First person I’ve heard in over 40 years stating this so well. I have limited ability regarding notes, but I’ve always leaned on the 2-10 as my notes ability grows with the other bits. This way of thinking has helped my ability to improvise and interact freely with whoever I may being playing with. Thanks for posting this. Surprised not a huge number of views/likes.
