What's the deal with LOOPING? (feat. Adam Neely, Jeff Schneider, and Joe Raciti) 

BASS (and loop!) such a great video Nahre! Glad to be part of it.

that ten beat loop was particularly lovely

To quote Adam Neely, “Repetition legitimizes. Repetition legitimizes. Repetition legitimizes. Repetition legitimizes.”

I can die happy now that I've made it into a Nahre Sol video 🙏 Great loops. Great animation. Great video. P.S. Adam: Great stank face at 6:05.

Adam Neely looks like he's playing chess when deciding what to loop

Title has you, Adam and Jeff, so I click

8:13 "And when would you use drive?" Prog Metal, As Digested by a Classical Musician

Huge honor, and humbling, for me to be a part of this video with such massive musical talent on display. Nahre visited the school I work at and blew everybody away with her unbelievable talent. Such a great day for me and my students.

I used to do something like this with a friend who had no musical background outside of knowing a couple of chords on the guitar. I'd record something and send it to him, then he'd put another layer on top and send it back, and so on until the whole thing was terribly overcrowded with sounds. And it was a wonderful experience, because he'd do stuff that was "unmusical" in the sense that a musician probably wouldn't do something like that. For instance, after the 10th layer he'd just put a wah-wah effect on the whole track. But then you'd have to try to make sense of it together, and a couple of layers later it always turned out that the "unmusical" feat was the parting point where the track started to become musically interesting. I think that's what Orson Welles called the happy accidents, which you have to provoke to create something interesting.

I love the state of the music community on youtube, there is so much growth and collaboration it makes me so happy!

@11:05 Adam Kneely

Thanks so much for this Nahre! I have the same pedal and was thinking of doing a video a bit like this, but you've done it so much better than I could! I LOVE the idea you've found of 'Competitive Looping' with a friend - that's just so much fun, I'm going to try that straight away! Inspiring video (*again*). Also love Adam's impressed faces (-:

Infinity War has nothing on this crossover event.

That last sequence in the airplane was so entertaining !! Your own thoughts about your improvisation layered along were hilarious

Yamaha better be paying you. I’ve never seen a more effective advertisement than for that CP

I've sat with a friend and looped chord progressions for about 2 hours once. We barely spoke and spent a lot of time just appreciating what we had come up with together.

Amazing how a "simple" guitar pedal, that usually is a pretty common thing in a guitarist's right, can be taken to a completely different level when it's used by someone with a different background and knowledge! As always, great content and amazing collaboration :)

I'm working in 3D modeling and this really made me think of tiles and repetitive materials. You need it to be a light touch because if theirs too much contrast in a tile you can see it repeat over and over and that's not good.

8:52 RePeTiTiOn LeGiTiMiSeS

This is like musical chess: Black and White keys, between two people, punching the clock/loop pedal

Hahaha I loved the overlaid commentary at the end with your solo. Great video exploring the looper, Nahre! I recently acquired the same pedal and wasn't sure of the best way to record with it, so thanks for sharing your set-up details. Like some other people said, I'm also fascinated by this creative, game-like aspect of trading off on looping with another person. Gotta try that out with my friends. Thanks for sharing this! :-)

I don't know what it was about this video, but it brought a smile to my face when you were quietly collaborating and the feel the fun of creativity.

I love how Adam is capable of doing so much without being a technically great pianist, trully great

Now you can play Terry Riley's 'In C' by yourself!

It warms my heart to see the RU-vid musicians and educators I like hanging out together and collaborating. Makes this feel like a real community, something there to mentor all sorts of new talent. Thanks to all of you for being so awesome.

Nahre, you have a simple looper built into the CP Keyboard - It’s the reverb dial set with no decay.

This channel is a hidden gem on RU-vid, I know barely anything about music theory but the videos are just so chill to watch and listen to. Really deserves more subscribers.

omg I love how awesomely well u get a subject that seems simple and create a huge video with so much quality and content while still letting it be very personal and making us feel so close and connected to you and the whole process.

You and Adam in a video together was my dream - thanks for making it come true :)

Others take a moment to thank a sponsor. Nahre Sol takes a moment to show off her brother and plug her pals.

This is one of the best videos I've ever seem on RU-vid! Thank you very much! Made my half spliff really enjoyable!

I love the way your enthusiasm rubs off on me, I think I need to spend more time with my loop pedal. Thanks for all the great insights!

@7:31 The bass line in many cases is the whole feel of the music. If we're talking about individual songs/singles you'll see it all the time that in a live performance. A lead guitar/instrumental does something really weird and off sounding though the bass line didn't alter their part so it stayed together just fine. Just another reason why bass is such a crucial part.

This is awesome, as someone who loves making loops, I'm glad you pointed out that there is a difference when writing for something that will be looped. 😁 thanks!! When I write loops, I like leaving a sense of unresolved motion or creating a more stagnant ambient atmosphere. Also the frequency conversation is really important, pay attention, folks!! These videos where you explain your process are great, and you have an approach that seems so natural!! It's inspiring for others seeing where focus and hard work can take you 😊

Honestly, thanks for this space. I was reading comments while learning how you understood/understand looping. Great job with this vid!

Thank you ! Love you , and the work . Wish you the success you deserve .

o m g i t s a d a m n e e e e e e e e e *bass*

"Do it once, and it's a mistake. Do it twice, and it's -jazz, well, I mean it could be- music."

I love your videos, Nahre! Thank you for creating!

Had a loop for a few years now and this explaination has summed up everything I've ever thought of thank you!

What fun! I just bought an inexpensive synth and can't wait to explore looping.

this is quotable: "There is no such thing as a mistake, if you do it a thousand times."

Love this ! It's amazing to see musicians of your skill playing with loops and having fun with it . . . Look forward to seeing the future of that research ♻️

Thank you so much to share this. Not only the set up but your reflection on the subject. You are one of the best musician of our time!

"... when I'm 'looping' with a friend." Sounds almost illegal..

Matthew Ray already mentioned this, but have you considered plugging your keyboard into an iPad/iPhone and using one of the numerous looping apps? If you use the keyboard as a MIDI controller rather than audio source, you wouldn't even need an audio interface. One keyboard, one device, one cable (or NO cables if you use a Bluetooth-MIDI adapter like the Yamaha MD-BT01). I realize part of the interest for you is dealing with the limitations of the single loop your pedal provides, but apps such as Group the Loop, LoopTree, Everyday Looper, or Loopy HD would allow you to play with multiple loops of different lengths, and you could bring parts in and out to provide more variation. But you wouldn't get that satisfying foot switch click every time you loop...

this is one of the most fun videos i`ve seen on youtube. Thanks for making it!

I'm new to you and your videos, but I particularly liked, and appreciated, the improved bit plus commentary at the end. It tickled my brain in a real fun way

Let’s make #AdamsKnee a thing

I love how you layer your sounds in this video. Big fan of Adam Neely! Also, Reggie Watts is a beast with live looping and super inspiring.

It's pretty clear how much fun you had with this, and I love it.

Great to see you guys having fun with loops!

The cool thing about this video is that you're able to articulate your feelings on the pedal, it's limitations, and how you've been able to gather ideas from it. I'm actually surprised that you haven't used this method before. At the same time subscribing to your channel earlier last years ( I think ) I've not seen you do a lot of small repetitions in your compositions. You might want to explore this more Nahre because this could potentially offer you some cool compositions for some pieces that you could perform live. Mathrock is essentially like this in the years that looping was trendy. However, many of these bands that use this method don't really exist anymore. The only band that's been consistent about it has been BATTLES (Ian, Dave & John) and since their start they've really found ways to make it interesting each time. You should also check out Tyondai Braxton (a former member of BATTLES) who did a record called "Central Market" that sort of embodies this method. Loved this episode Nahre. Definitely want to get you into my podcast

The chord progression starting at 3:23 is fantastic!

I LOVE these videos, please keep them up. So inspiring. Also loved the cheeky bit at the end with your improv.

Your videos have helped me make sense of so many different musical things in such a wonderful and accessible way. Bravo, thank you, and cheers!

Adam Neely!

It's so great that you can look past (or actually embrace?) the limitations of this Ditto looper pedal and get to do music (and so much of it actually) instead of refining you gear setup. That said, I have no idea why Ditto is so popular. It doesn't have a rhythm section, it can't store your loops to go back to (forcing you to resort to an external recorder). Nux Loop Core costs less than Ditto and it offers 99 slots for storing your loops for a total of up to 6 hours, it also has undo and redo, it has 40 drum tracks (20 in 4/4 and 20 in 3/4) to further improve your timing, it has auto-record which starts recording as soon as it gets input (which does away with having to click and start playing at the same time - but you still have to click to complete the loop in perfect time). It can slowdown or speed up your loops while preserving the pitch and keeping the drums playing in sync. With an additional footswitch you can switch between existing loops forward and back allowing for multipart compositions on the fly. It does I believe at least as much as Boss RC-3 but for under half the price of that. And then again, having said that, since you are carrying a recorder, a keyboard, and a looper, and a powerbank and you are still gonna transfer all of this into a computer to edit and post, so why not use Ableton live with a small, light midi-keyboard/controller? It can do all of those things Nux Loop Core does but better, plus it lets you record entire composition from your loops with unlimited undoing/redoing and overdubbing of all loops in any order, and the midi controller gives you access to unlimited pallet of sounds in the form of plug-in synths, drums and basses. Your rig would consist of the laptop (probably lighter than the pedals with the power bank), midi-keyboard (definitely lighter than your keyboard), and maybe you would need an interface for low-latency signal path (I wonder if there are some that can be built into the laptop). You will have fewer wires for sure... But this rig is more complicated to learn and set up than the Ditto looper, so that's perhaps explain why you went the way of the looper pedal. But Ableton way might be cheaper, more portable and definitely more powerful in all respects.

This was an awesome video - super interesting concept and it was a lot of fun just watching all of you have fun exploring it. I love the way music can bring people together

I loved how you incorporated the travelling footage within the talky, performance bits. Very engaging video! Fascinating explanations

9:00 I think you mean 【Ｒｅｐｅｔｉｔｉｏｎ　Ｌｅｇｉｔｉｍｉｚｅｓ】

i can't believe you got ReviewBrah on your channel

Great fun video, Nahre! You are also a great communicator. Excellent job explaining the looping process!

Your content is incredible! Every video I've seen so do far is so inspiring.

Could you please upload the last one that you did on the plane as an mp3 file. It was really really good! It reminded me of Nobu by Herbie Hancock.

Not gonna lie, you sounded like Herbie Hancock right there in your improv. I honestly cried happily.

Really glad to have discovered your videos! They're interesting, informative and honest. Thank you.

That was really cool! Very inspiring to see you looping with the other guys. Somewhere between a dialogue (more like a discussion) and a musical duel of sorts. But at the same time resulting in something cohesive and new and greater than the sum of its parts. Awesome, thank you!

*I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THE COLLAB FOREVER. GOD IS REAL*

So you guys are basically playing loop Jenga

Not just your music but also your videos are a work of art :)

I really enjoy your videos, Nahre. They make me happy; smiling because of your musical curiosity. Makes me want to dive back into it as well.

18:27 (brother waking up) “FRIED CHICKEN?” 😂😊

Yes, it is safe to say that you have been obsessed!! :) But I love it!

The run by of the setup and what cables are used (& how) is golden. Cool vid!

Thank you so much, your videos are always so inspirational.

what a great video. Your music is not dry. laffed like hell at fried chicken guy

Merci ! Si seulement je comprenais tout ! 😭 mais c’est pas grave. Les notes je les comprends 😁.

You have an amazing talent to make videos that are calming and at the same time very interesting. Many RU-vidrs try to keep the attention of the viewers with fast cuts and an energetic voice, you make / need nothing like that. It is just a calm story that evolves and keeps the interest high. Thank you for being like that (I guess). And thank you for the interesting content. Have a nice day.

Wow!! I love you and Adam Neely so much, seeing you colab in a video made me so happy ;')

Do you think you can loop a fugue? Play the first voice, then second etc. Would be very cool

When I was watching u do it with other people it felt like Jenga who’s gonna ness it up first

I love your video! You balance the technical with the artistry. Thank you! :-)

Love the way you break down everything in the videos you create. It’s cool watching another persons perspective of creating and how the thought process differentiates. The looping process is so simple yet can be something so complex at the same time. Your editing is also on point by the way 😄

Adam's Kneely

Have you seen the Boss RC 505 looper? It would blow your mind! =D

Nahre you are becoming one of my favourite electronic composers. thanks for being so open.

This video just put a huge smile on my face!

Check out el ten eleven. They are masters of looping.

Would you consider releasing the mp3 for the "London Bridge" arrangement somewhere?

This crossover is great, Nahre. You, Adam, and Jeff have lent so much to my music education over the last few years.

Definitely worth watching all the way through!

👋 hi

Why do both the keyboard and the loop pedal need to be connected to the recorder if to recorder is already connected to the keyboard? Also, does the looper automatically adjust the end of the loop to fit in the with tempo and time signature of the previous loops (or even any particular time signature at all, rather than just end _exactly_ when you hit the button)? I imagine it would otherwise it'd be supremely difficult to avoid the loops getting out of sync with each other.

this just gets better and better... I started watching you because I was going to buy a Reface CP.. I am a looping, sampling and beatmaking enthusiast.... you have really inspired me a lot to become a keyboardist... THANKS.. keep on looping!

Wow, this video is so fresh. Love your narrative. Its seems that looping has so much potential on educational purposes.

This is just a revelation video about how you’re a classical pianist

How to get me to watch your video, guaranteed Step 1. Have Adam Neely There is no step 2.

I love the way your videos are made, so pleasent to watch

Just wanted to say, loved the video. Wholesome content. The world needs more just pure and innocent exploration of art like this. Thank you