Just finished watching all 3 parts and man, what a legacy. All the guitar parts I was learning for the songs we did, he came up with. And the sound. Never could quite get it. Now I know why (after all these years). Tried with a Tele (or Strat), Dynacomp, and Mesa Boogie Studio 22. Thank you Truetone for taking the time with Brent.
Another absolutely stellar show Zac. Brent is a fantastic guest - a musician at the pinnacle of success who has contributed greatly to the development of country music. It's a total pleasure to listen to his creativity and generosity in sharing his knowledge and history from the epicentre of the music making. I have no doubt these shows will be recognised as the historic documenting of a time of the most significant music creation in due course. Sincere thanks to you both. Ky
This has been the most enjoyable, relaxed yet informative interview with Brent I have ever seen! For those of us that have never met Brent, I feel I really got to know him and his personality as if we had met in person. Comfortable setting, great questions, videography and editing. Well produced! Nice job "Truetone Lounge"! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brent i am a Bass player and i use to listen to you and Glen Worf play together on cuts and we would look on the back of the albums and we would see your names all the time my daddy told me to move to Nashville back in 82 but i went on tour and played on the road for 2-3 years strait. and now i wish i would of listened to my dad i'm originally from Chicago area and than i made the big move to finally call Nashville my home in 2010 and i played on the Road for a week and than we would play the clubs on lower broadway and than do it all over again and i came to Chicago to visit relatives and i got into a terrible car accident on dec 16 2016 and i'm still up here in a 24/7 care unit cause i still cant walk but i wanted to let you know i enjoyed this like 3 hr interview cause you are the man and i had to go and listen to don kelly cause i know you and red got noticed there and i use to play next store at the second fiddle like all the time and i just wanted you to know you and Glen are my heroes and thank you...Ernie Flanagan
Thank and your very welcome Zak and your interview was awesome and you asked and shared your knowledge of Brent Mason Nashville super picker and thank you asked all the right question's and Don Kelley is something else lol thank you.....
Awesome interview series, Zac. For having written and recorded so many memorable hit rhythm and lead parts over a 40+ year career, you'd never know it if you met him, because he just carries himself like an average Joe. The kind of guy that comes home from recording amazing guitar parts with superstar artists...and then mows his own lawn. Despite being a top player of all time up there with the likes of Danny Gatton, Shawn Lane, Chet Atkins, Eric Johnson, etc., Brent remains humble. The kind of guy I'd love to have a couple beers with and geek out about music and gear.
PHENOMENAL interview. Brent is such a real guy. Would much rather talk music or grill a steak with him than any “star” out of Nashville these days. And…he has a Wrecking Crew strap! : ) So much of the same all-over-the-map music tastes I have…I’d like to hit him up for some Skype lessons but right now I’d feel like I had to woodshed for a year first so I could play like I did in my 20s again - guitar went way on the back burner for many years since the ‘career’ stuff has taken so much time. So glad he’s been able to make a good living playing! Really enjoyed this guys, just wish it went another 3 segments : )
The fact that Fender ( if you can call it Fender this days) does not make a BM signature model seems like unreal... man the guys at that company need to fire some marketing people.
Another job well done Zac! Brent is the cat we have all cussed and admired in the same breath! Lol... You know when the singer brings "I'm Love with You baby and I don't even know your name" to rehearsal and your digging the heck out of the bad ass guitar work only to realize that you have to learn and play it on the gig next week. Nothing but respect for that guy and he's funny as hell!
Truly enjoyed these interviews! Brent is a guitar hero to me, I was turned on to country pickin' because of him. First listen to mercury blues way back yonder is when I realized I had to figure this guy's licks out... 20 years later and I'm still trying my best to do so, lol. Brent, you're the best country has to offer bro! Thanks for making the videos, I'll be back! Subbed also. Cheers
I should have known. I spotted Redd's name on that Grammy, and it turns out Brent bought the amp from, Who? Redd Volkeart. The conversation turns once again to who? Redd Volkeart. I love it. I used to say that all roads lead to Bruce (Springsteen) but as it turns out, all roads actually lead to Redd Volkeart. I only knew of Brent as a studio musician and nothing more. What a fascinating guy and he is clearly a very cool, decent guy. I'm sure if you bumped into him he'd have a chat with you. Very cool. What a brilliant player.
Loved this 3 part series with Mr. Mason. I'd never heard of him (though I've likely unknowingly heard him before!), but I'll have to add him to my list of inspirations for sure. I have to ask - I remember back at the beginning of the year there was talk of having Phil Keaggy as a guest on the Truetone Lounge. What ever became of that?
Really enjoyed all three interviews. With Brent's huge career you could have done a ten part interview and not covered everything! Also nice to hear how often he gives kudos to his influences and associates in all three parts.
I'll add my 2 cents worth to the many other kudos here - really enjoyed this series Zac. No doubt you have a long list of potential interviewees for future episodes, but perhaps one to think about is my pal Richard Bennett, whose long career and experience of working with a wide range of artists would make fascinating viewing I'm sure. You can even tell him it was my suggestion!! Thank you again for the hard work put into these intriguing interviews.
Great interview! After seeing Brent play twice this summer, I now understand more about how he does what he does so well. And, had to wait until 35:00 to see/hear that ES-335, super magical sound - jazzy dreamy sweet sound.
I loved that story when he told it at a record release party for Reggie, so I had to have him retell it for the interview. Thanks for all your support smokinop!!!
Awesome playing and interview, thanks you!! What's the name of the tune at the end he's playing ? ...Wonder which Warehouse 12 Brent uses in the Deluxe amp?
What brand of thumb picks & fingernails does Brent use? I have had so many problems finding a thumb pick that I like & is actually comfortable to use. I've used many & most of them I just don't like the way the pick is shaped or it doesn't fit right or it's always something. I gave up on it a few years ago & forced myself to learn how to flatpick instead but I can play so much better with my thumb & fingers
Willie phrases his lyric to leave room for playing his guitar. That’s what sets him apart.The Nville pickers didn’t like his phrasing when he first hit town.
They're doing away with solos on records??? People get distracted??? Please. That's because, well, they're stupid. Let em get distracted; if they have the attention span of an ADHD 10 year old, that's their problem.
