He said in an interview that a producer tried to tell him off in the studio because he was moving around while playing the bass. The producer said “this isn’t a music video” and Abe said “sorry brother, music moves me”
Producers like to eradicate/limit any sound thats not being recorded - for a good reason. I become "alert" when producing and hear finger tapping, hand rubbing on the mic stand, sound from movment and stuff. But then u want ppl to feel what theyre doing
@@rockum888 Anyone who records tries to limit superfluous noise. If it's not coming from your instrument, it doesn't really need to be in the recording. That's not even a defense of the producer in this story, it's just a fact of professional music production. Because then you have artists who complain about tapping, buzzing, or whatever other noise in the final mix because they didn't know their extra movements were being picked up by the studio mics.
I highly doubt that actually happened. It makes for a good story but I’ve never met a recording engineer or producer that would care about the movement of a musician they are recording. Unless it’s a singer moving away from the microphone(s), we don’t care how they are moving. Unless they are damaging equipment lol. Edit: After reading other comments, I agree that they may have been trying to prevent unnecessary noise or side effects of his movements.
America should treat Abraham Laboriel as a national treasure; there is only one Abraham Laboriel like Larry Carlton rightly remarked. The government should appoint a biographer to cover this man's life, because when he 'leaves' I don't know if there will ever be another like him. People like him are sent to be a blessing to the world and to leave a lasting legacy. His basses should be kept in a museum.
+nokumbaya Abe Laboriel jnr is an amazing drummer in his own right; you're right. But you see if there was no Abe Laboriel snr, there would be no Abe jnr. I rate him even higher than Victor Wooten, even though Victor is one of the greatest virtuosic players of our time.
Yes -- America, Mexico -- everyone everywhere should recognize people like this -- who spread nothing but love and joy -- as pure human treasures who encourage all of us to be our best and our most generous. (Sorry but he makes me feel that way...)
This is the first instructional video like this where the teacher tried to emphasize the importance of feeling the music. My greatest musical mentor used to say the same thing, but most people just focus on what notes to play or how to play, not why we're playing them. I like this dude.
4:15 "And always try to feel SOMETHING..." ... 3:15 - ... "practice that with A FEELING -- try to feel something musical in your heart and mind..." no truer musical words ever said
brought Abraham to Australia in the early 70's as one of Johnny Mathis' back up musicians. not only is Abraham an amazing bass player he is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I took him and the drummer Harry to a nightclub and they asked if they could sit in. they changed a very average night to something very special. one thing that stays in my mind is Abraham did a solo break. the crowd went mad applauding him and I watched this wonderful man blush with embarrassment. no ego, just there for the music and enjoyment of playing with other musicians.
lol...I was thinking the same thing, but realized this is just "beginning funk" not necessarily"beginning bass". It's way out of my league, but I still learned a couple things.
He explains about the tunning and says he will explaing about the parts of the bass, so actually is for beginning bass! It doesn't matter, this man is so awesome that I would be watching even if he were teaching how to make cookies.
Best bass tutorial ever. I think it's a big mistake when instructors get straight in to mechanics and theory and forget all about the point of music. Try to feel something! Feel it! Groove! That should be reinforced constantly above everything else. We're playing music here and it's supposed to be fun. Never forget that. Also, yeah 'beginner' isn't a good word for this. This video is just bass fundamentals. Aside from the intro bit, he's not trying to necessarily give instruction.
I understand. I'd say he does give lessons, but more an overarching big-picture purpose type of deal. But I do agree. This is meant to guide your journey imo.
Listen to the legend. 374 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing upward, while 5 people slap their bass with their thumbs pointing downward. while 54,741 people (including me) trying to figure out his technique.
May God continue to Bless you, sir! Thanks for that lesson. Your son Abe Jr. is an almost unbelievable drummer. I'm 64 now and started play the 4-string bass when I was 15. There was a 33 year break in between these years, and now that I'm retired, I bought all new equipment starting with a new Squire Jazz and an amp. with 300 watt and 15" speaker. They really sound great. How long did it take for you to get so good at using you little finger of your left hand to hold a note? Fantastic!!
This makes me feel so much better about my technique. I was never able to get my slap technique fast enough, and I am much more comfortable plucking with the thumb than slapping, which gets a similar sound.
Hey! 2 years later, how has your technique developed? I just picked up bass about 6 months ago and I'm feeling similar here. It's almost just like he described. If I'm just slapping then I'm fine with thumping my thumb, but if I have to do any thump and pluck it's not natural to me to strike with my thumb and pop with my other fingers.
Wow - Just came across your youtube station and I love how you make it so simple to learn to play bass. I wish this was available when I was younger (72 now)...Definitely the younger generation can learn from you...
This incredibly talented cat has groove and soul and heart and musicality and I Just want to say Thank You, Abe. BTW, where is he from? His accent is pseudo-European, perhaps Jamaican? Anyone? Bueller?
I just find myself highly frustrated when i'm watching these instructional video and they play a triad and i'm like cool i got it. then they put on the drums and start going all over the fret board and jamming like please tell me what you're doing since you clearly aren't using just those three notes lol
Thanks Anthony God bless you this is a great Video..wow it's helped me open my mind and learn a lot in a short time.God bless Abraham for great teaching skills and talent.
Abraham Laboriel, comme Wooten, Pastorius, Miller, Clarke, etc ont décomplexé le bassiste qui reste au fond dans le noir à côté du charleston du batteur. Je me suis tapé 20 ans de guitare (le mec devant), instrument que en fait je n'ai jamais capté. Depuis 8 mois, je suis parti dans le noir au fond de la scène avec une basse et je m'éclate enfin, instrument fabuleux!!! 🙏✌
Did he just funked up the Bonanza theme song........Abe you are the man.....the reason why Steely Dan(Donald Fagen) had some nice bass licks on his albums.......
Lol this dude can't help but shred. He'll practice a technique and in the middle he'll do some insane line in the oddest time and then get back to the basic lick he was showing us lol.
I said recently that this man(Laboriel)would've given Louis Johnson a "run for his money"-but just looking at the first minute or so, of this video made me go "hmmm"-he would've done more than just give Johnson a run...and Mohini who? I had his instructional video about 20 years ago-no longer own it and haven't seen it in about a good 15 years-but I was blown away by his prowess on the bass guitar then-truly this bass player is peerless! A shame he wasn't more widely known, back in the days...and no disrespect to Mohini Dey, but before she was even thought about-or born-this man LAID DOWN THE LAW for most bass players walking the Earth, some 40 to 45 years ago! 10-13-22.
There is beginner stuff here but this is a whole course in under an hour. If you are serious you got to take lessons and/or get people to show you. And if you are like me (always going whaaat?) you will have to work EXTRA hard, cause there are people with super-musical brains who understand it and pick it up quick ...
Also play with a guitarist who knows how to play blues or understands funk guitar licks. You'll find that what you were doing with just bass and drums will change or you'll need to open up your pockets so that the guitar fits in right... As Larry Graham said " Syncopation and space will keep it right or you'll just end up with unpalatable garbage".
Man, I just can't seem to get a slap technique down at all with my thumb. I can pluck and pop pretty well now with my index and middle fingers, but just can't get my thumb on board.
amazing talented bass player has worked with some of the best jazz and famous artist of the music industry. icon bass player guru..of all time.from the 70s up to present..
Trying to figure out why old and gold music like this isn't taught in schools. Why it isn't put on the radio. What's wrong with people? This is history! And no one even knows about it.
Heh. "Try to feel something". Yeah, let's just pretend, just for a very imaginary moment, that you're not a complete unfeeling robot. Good advice for someone who ONLY WANTS TO BE A FUKKEN MUSICIAN, FOR CHRISSAKES!!!!