I love how Mattis holds up the bottom end of the WDRBB. He is the fundament, if you will. Whether on bass trombone, tuba or that wonderful instrument, the cimbasso - there he is. My ears always seek out his foundation.
This interview with Mattis was perhaps the most philosophical, cosmic and deep concerning everything that goes into being a great musician - not just individually, but as part of a 'team' - in this case an integral part of the WDR Big Band. When one is far, far away and just enjoys the music that you hear via WDR, and does not know "the people" behind that music - an interview like this becomes really fascinating, because it is so revealing. I especially liked the part where he describes that feeling of just rehearsing or playing through a piece of music that is NOT being recorded - where philosophically, it exists ONLY for those moments when it is being played - and then? It is gone - but those who were there and experienced it, carry that moment, those moments, with them forever! It prompts discussions about whether or not music was really meant to be recorded at all - where ONE performance exists for all times and becomes what people, listeners, fans remember - they remember that as "the truth"! But, the next time that piece is played, that 'truth' no longer exists. For me, I think that Mattis has a wonderful perspective on this aspect of his life. I also loved the part where he touches upon seeing a work of art (or not), something from another medium, and trying to bring THAT FEELING into his playing or a composition. This is a wonderful way to view things! Bravo Mattis! Bravo WDR and all of the great, great musicians who inhabit that artistic space!!!
Excellent clip Mattis Cederberg, precisely Steve Kahn has already put it exactly into words in the previous comment. Your feeling and the fact of achieving beautiful things on any given morning, without anyone ever outside listening to it again (no record of the moment) only the satisfaction and pleasure of having been part of it and at the same time enjoyed that magical moment, it has been wonderfully expressed. Muchas gracias Mattis.
Mr.Mattis, Truly Inspiring Man. I was curious about the Man behind the Bone. I’m a fan of all of The Band. YOU KAT’S R GREAT! Thanks for all the great MUSIC!
Where did you learn English, Mattis? It's excellent. It's colloquial. You use very common expressions so easily, such as "it sucks". That is used constantly by us here in the U.S..
Excellent! As a fan/fellow bass trombonist, I've been anticipating Mattis' "episode" for awhile....great to get a further sense of the man and musician. If one is to have a "9-5/5 day work week", THAT'S certainly one of the most desirable on this 3rd rock from the Sun. 😎
Encore un membre du WDR étonnant et fort sympathique. On le remarque parmi la formation d'abord par son look, ses tatouages, ses piercings et je ne l'imaginais pas autrement avec un autre instrument. Il possède une sensibilité proportionnelle à son imposante stature.
