British guitarist analyses B.B. King's 'root note' expression live with Gary Moore!
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- Tonight we're taking a look at a powerhouse double act of Gary Moore and B.B. KIng live in 1992!
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FOUND IT!!! This is one of my favorite versions of this song. TWO legends having a conversation with their guitars. So much respect shown to each other it’s amazing to watch two professionals playing with each other and not AT each other. Every note meant something to Gary.
Yesterday I made kind of an off-hand comment that you rule (which you do). I wanted to expand on that a bit: this channel has introduced me to a number of talented musicians who I never would have otherwise listened to. Your easy-going personality, technical knowledge, and patient explanations really make these videos a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Thanks! No problem!
@@wingsofpegasus Hi Fil. I love your analysis. Can you please help settle a debate for me - which singer has a more powerful voice - Amy Lee or Ann Wilson ( in her prime ) ? Thank you
@@wingsofpegasus Incredible review. Saw BB 3 times live in the 70s. Also saw Albert King twice in the 70s and Freddie king once. All were incredible blues players.
M K That’s a strange thing to debate.
2023.... Ditto. Two of the Greats in a friggin' club!
2 giants pushing each other.
This is badass
Loved this performance. They sound great together.
Gary Moore is on my top 5 list. For whatever reason his playing reached me more so than anyone else’s. It was so beautiful.
Outstanding!! Two incredible guitar players having a lot of fun!!
A classic, soul-filled back and forth..love it!
This is one of my favorite videos; one that I’ve watched many times just to enjoy the groove and to watch the dynamics between two great guitar players. Everything starts out “normal;” B.B. King comes out and begins to do his thing. Gary plays the theme underneath B.B.’s singing solo. Then as they begin their duet all seems calm until B.B. hits his first “ping.” Gary comes right back at him with the same ping! B.B turns to the audience with an expression of “what’s this?” The game is on from there.
It dawns on B.B. that Gary is laying out a competing version of the melody that is resolving with B.B. At first B.B. is put off by it and then he finds Gary’s groove and they take off together. Appreciating where Gary is coming from, B.B. begins to “talk back” in harmony with Gary’s counterpoint. A meeting of the minds takes place resulting in a unique and delicious “back and forth” that is totally spontaneous.
As you said Fil, Gary brings the “weight” of all that is intricate in the melody while B.B. counters with his superb minimalism. Both Gary and B.B. find the key to “tell the story” and take liberties to be playful to increase the joyfulness of the song. Underneath the good nature of the duel, B.B. is keenly aware that Gary is about to play him off the stage by dominating B.B.’s subtlety with Gary’s power.
Time and necessity prevented you from showing the end of the video. B.B. is gracious and cordial with Gary then takes his leave off stage. The camera catches an expression on B.B.’s face as he looks back that can only mean “what the just happened?” Clearly, he hadn’t expected a guitar duel or one that brought out not only the best in each player, but elevated the song to a much higher plane.
It was around 1992 when Eric Clapton came away from a B.B. King concert and said, “I thought I knew how to play, but after watching B.B. I realize I have so much to learn to become a mature guitar player.” EC was referring to that tone and sound of simple vibrato resolving as you spoke about in B.B.’s phrasing at C4.
Of course, you could listen to any Clapton song in 1992 and quickly identify that “oh, Eric’s playing that.” Fast forward to 2008, a distinct difference is evident on Clapton’s take of “Double Trouble” to a 1986 version of the same song, or in contrast to a song like “Tearing Us Apart.” The maturity and depth have a very strong reference to B.B. King.
Why such a radical change? It is from one younger guitar player learning from a master that phrasing and resolution create the story, allows the guitar to extend the vocal solo to expand the emotions of the words. In the blues, great guitarists are able to make the dang thing squeal and howl, cry and scream its pain and misery. B.B. King emoted the same story but in a more solemn and decorous manner. The pain was there but B.B. invited the listener to apply it to their own lives in the midst of the music.
It’s tragic that Gary Moore didn’t receive the earned recognition and commercial popularity that many of his contemporaries did. This video more than showed that Gary “had the chops” to create brilliant harmonies with rugged resolutions. His playing lent more to distorting his resolutions. My opinion is that Gary “overdid” some of his runs into complex spaces that his audience didn’t always follow. Of course, I plead guilty that my preference is for the clean lines of B.B. King, but that may be a function of my own gray hair.
As always Fil, a tremendous analysis in your excellent series.
SurfinUSA - excellent comment.
"Parisienne Walkways" / "Still Got the Blues."
I saw him play a hotel ballroom in 1988 where he walked thru the aisles playing. At one point he stood directly in front of me playing "The Thrill Is Gone" just two feet away. Perhaps the best live entertainment experience of my life.
Awesome!!!
Thanks for showing the world this jam! I have no words to express my gratitude !
Two of the greatest giving us something to remember them by!
ahhh, can't wait. You have made me such a big Gary Moore fan and with B.B. King!!! (But, I am waiting through the adverts...on principle.) Sublime, it was sublime. Thanks!
Two double shots of a royal flush just in time to hear these two guitars singing and dancing together. Love this Fil! It’s ok to slow it all down. ❤️
I've always loved this video of Gary and B.B. I've posted it in my FB guitar group (Guitar Players Group A-Z) many times. To me, it's a perfect display of real on-stage respect. Gary could mop the floor with B.B. on guitar and they both know it. Yet, he shows incredible restraint and also manages to pull what is arguably one of B.B.'s best live performances of his career. It's SO clear how Gary is gently pushing B.B. and, yes, B.B. steps up beautifully.
I don't know how often I've watched this performance but it always puts a smile on my face and in my heart. Such a dynamic musical conversation between the two masters.
Gary had such a diverse style and, usually, a rather fast technique. But here there was no need for fireworks, only having a friendly fireside chat with one of his all time favourite musicians. BB of course played his classic style with singular note dynamics and you never felt that he overdid it. And his facial expressions made this all the more entertaining to watch.
A couple of incredible musicians having a good time. What a treat. Big thumbs up Fil
This is a case of greatness begets greatness! Tight, melodic and just an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to! Phenomenal feel and dynamics from these two masters of the blues! Smokin Fil! Cheers Mario! 😎🤘👌
I miss B.B...he left us such a legacy though..
The Legend!!!
@dsfadsfgafgf i stand corrected
Like they are having a conversation and I’m privileged to be listening in!
Thanks for another spot on analysis! 🎸🔥
B.B. doing what he does and Gary paying his respects appreciatively.
Rock!
:-)
The timing , synchronicity and overall ”feel” for this whole performance is magic. Soft or bombastic when needed , playing with the chords and progression from the heart & soul. Amazing.
One of my favorite vids of all time. RIP gentlemen.
I saw BBK twice. The first time I saw him he opened for The Who and The Jefferson Airplane. I think the promoters thought they would put the old guy on first and work their way up to the more intense rock bands. Well, BB and his band ripped the f@#$ing house down! The man was more than a great musician he was more like Louis Armstrong with a guitar in that he was a great entertainer who knew how to work the audience.
This one made me cry. The great BB King. Thank you Fil. Spot on darlin'. ;)
Oh yeah, I’m feeling the groove.
Fil. Thank you for your work and knowledge. Love watching you . ROCK
Saw BB King and his band at the Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver in 2002, what a show, total professional as well as his band. Well oiled machine.
It has been said: "Anyone can learn to play a minor pentatonic scale. Few can use it to make you cry.
Albert King was one of those few."
The same can be said about B.B. except he used majors, blues scale alot. I've seen him live, 3 or 4 times & he's made me cry.
Gary did machine gun a note there bro but he seems quite reserved . WOW! How could this be topped? Maybe Gary with the Iceman? !! Incredible call & response! !! Love Gary's passion & "in your face" motivation! Great selection Brother Fil! Only other duo jam I LOVE, you covered it , was Joe Bonamassa & Warren Haynes.
YOU are THE HOST!!!
ROCK ON BROTHER
FIL!!!
Oh yeah a shot of the good stuff! Missed your smile on the first part, those two had my full attention but made up for it on the second half! Thanks professor great job! Peace Boogie Woogie! PS Carolyn Wonderland
Loved when the guitars were 'talking' to each other! So cool.
A year later + here I am. Fantastic comments Fil, about playing in context! Albert King was asked : Is there anyone that would intimidate you if they walked on stage? He replied: "No. Not if it was my stage. Believe me. " Quite a statement.
Don't need to make any enemies doing ones profession. Ha.
Interview with "The Iceman" he was asked about the 1st time he met A. King. He said King told him: " Well when we go on that stage I'm gonna kick your ass. ". Ha!
Gotta run, take care Fil!!
The only Blues song I know of to be played on AM radio . .. with top 40 rock /pop music
And I really enjoyed it
Thank you, Fil. This was a joy to watch and hear.
The ability to convey complex analysis in a way that non professionals can understand and that helps non professionals deepen their appreciation of the art is, like Moore’s and King’s playing, much harder that it seems. Fil, himself, is a highly skilled player, but is also a quite brilliant and natural teacher.
Thanks!
I was lucky enough to see BB King live in the 1980s. And I also got to meet him what a fine gentleman. He even told me that I could write to him. What a sweet soul. Thanks again Fil. Blessings! Is Gary playing Peter Green's guitar! I hear Peter Green notes in there.
Yes, that's Greenie!!
Can’t believe I got to see Gary open for BB King in the 00s. Two class acts.
I feel so fortunate to have seen Gary 5 or more times live which for someone in their early 30s ain’t too bad. Only people I’ve seen more are the Eagles and Jackson Browne.
His Thin Lizzy gig in Dublin was one of the best nights of my life. I think I was 15 terrified of a drunken Irish mosh pit that you can see on the DVD but just mesmerized by the virtuoso that is Gary Moore.
So many people play a lot of notes without saying anything.
Thanks, Fil! I've not seen that video before. Love the call and response here--fantastic! And your insights are a pleasure as well.
Not forgetting performing "stormy Monday" with albert king, where instead of gary holding back he let's loose with a barrage of sustain! 🤘
Great analysis Fil!. Easy listening for the soul.😚😍🤗💕👏
keep er lit Phil. your videos and commentry on them is brilliant, and it's plain to see that love music. people can learn a lot by looking and listening to what you're saying.
like I said, keep er lit
Over the years, bb played 'the thrill is gone' alone and with others from slash to pavarotti (unique version) but this collab with gm is magic in mho.
Never got to see either of these guys live, really need a time machine
You know what I like best about you, Fil? You always start videos in the right place, plus you're a wonderful guy, and deeply talented and nice... : o )
I just love to see people 'feeling' the music. Why weren't my parents blues experts? I might have then been born with the gift.
You have reminded me that in U.K. there is an amateur all-female band called “Average Wife Band”.
@@user-ky6vw5up9m I had to do a Google, pretty bad quality, but the band is not so bad at all. I could only find one video - czcams.com/video/qrff4mMwavY/video.html
Two intense and incredibly gifted musicians. Yes BB King doesn't play very many notes but he does play with feeling which takes many years to accomplish. I would love to have one of those guitars. B.B King's Lucille or Gary Moore's 57 Gibson gold top. Beautiful guitars. Great analysis Fil and thanks for sharing...
Yowsers , those blues . Ohhh man !
Beautiful ! Great Players ,layered together is sooo moving.
Really nice job on BB Fil. I first saw him when I was 17 opening for the Rolling Stones. The Stones were smoking hot.. live they were always good, but BB connected in a way that was solid, and lasted a lifetime. The I saw him was around 2009, he was 83 or so, and he was still right there where I found him in 1969.
What a great clip! I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Fil!
We are lucky to have music like this in our lives I love the way they own the stage and make it look so easy :-)
Wonderful, Fil, thanks. One of my favourite videos - must be a zillion times now....
And a brave and excellent attempt at explaining how the larger part of music actually consists of creating tension and then mercifully resolving it.... i.e. "going back home" so you can get a brief respite before the next build-up.
Gary & the Maestro....wonderful stuff!
One and only... what else to add? Thank you Fil for your awesome analasys.
No problem!
As great as BB was, he stated, many times, that when he played, he couldn't sing, and when he was singing, he couldn't play. But, damn, was he a Master at both!! Excellent review, yet again, Fil!! Cheers, mate!! :)
A M A Z I N G !!! That final note was brilliant! A beautiful conversation instead of duelling guitars.
Oh this was great!!!!!!! You always help us appreciate and love our favorite musics more!! Thank you!!
Fil another great video and analysis,and if I can add one more thing you put off such a positive attitude and I think along with your videos and analysis makes this channel the the number one CZcams channel for music🎸🎤👍
BB King was such a powerful presence on stage. His playing was always carried by his voice and Lucille IMHO was the anchor for his sound. Can't imagine him playing a Tele or a LP
Fil I first downloaded the audio of this. Loved it.. I remember hearing that one note where BB looks out to the audience and they start their dual. Thankfully I discovered the CZcams clip and was able to appreciate their body language as well. Their relationship was inseparable, neither trying to outdo the other with speed, instead caressing each note and adding colour most guitarist probably wouldn't even realise was possible on their instruments. This goes down as one of my favourite clips. Thanks for the analysis, spot on as usual. It doesn't matter what style of music one plays this is a lesson in what you can actually accomplish when you're both in the now and listening to, and feeling, what the other muso is playing.
Fabulous, the be joy of call and response on full display here. I love the way musicians admire and enjoy each other. And they share that whole conversation with us. Makes me smile. The root note 60 times, abd your explanation of why it's a resolution.
Another excellent analyses Fil! I was fortunate to see B.B. King at a club in Seattle in the late 70's. It was a small club and the sound was great. It was nice seeing him so close, he can really get down on the guitar!
Cool!
This was a nice video and I'm beginning to learn about music with you simple descriptions.
A little late to the party because I'm having hands in prevention of the pandemic outbreak but hooray! Great analysis video as always!
I reccomend checking out Gary Moore live in London... It just came out 2 weeks ago and I really enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing 😎💋
Music with otherworldly charisma.. So exciting..
FIL, THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO, AND YOUR COMMENTS,, GARY IS PLAYING PETER GREEN;S LES PAUL HERE, I CAN TELL BY THE NECK PICKUP IS BACKWARDS, WHAT A PLUS, ROCK ON, COUSIN FIGEL
Hey Fil, pretty new to your channel and I have to tell you how much I'm enjoying and learning from it. I really love how you dive into different genres and are able to appreciate the artistry found in them. This is your newest video so I'm gonna put some requests in if you've already done some of these already, my apologies.
Another Dylan please. American folk music, Guthrie, Seeger, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Roger Miller, I'm sure there's more in there.
Late 60's Detroit scene, MC5, Stooges.
New York scene, Velvet Underground, New York Dolls. Later CBGB scene.
Bob Marley.
English punk scene, metal scene.
Thrash metal, Metallica, et al.
Motorhead.
Merle Haggard (if you haven't already) love the country stuff you do.
Love to see your take on some of these, and thanks again for the channel, really loving it!
How can you not tap your feet and crack a big smile while watching and listening to these two guitar masters? Uber cool!😎
I saw B.B. King in Chicago in the 70's along with Bobby "Blue" Bland. Oh what a night that was. B.B. belted out The Thrill is Gone and so many more. He had a brass section and drums that just made my husband and I totally love every minute of the night. This video is so fun to watch these two together. Gary Moore was such a master on the guitar. But its a reminder of the many treasures we have lost over the years. We saw Johnny Lee Hooker one time too when he came to Chicago. My husband said Johnnie is getting old and we had better see him soon or we will not have the opportunity. So, there he was an old man still singing "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey. So much fun. Love them all. Thanks Fil, you made my night with this one.
Great review, thanx Fil.
Just beautiful...
I would have loved to have been there. That was nothing but a good time.
I got to see BB once it's the kind of thing you never for get he never played a note that didn't get the full effect out of it,Gary Moore's album still got the blues for you was one of the best records I've ever bought to bad neither is with us anymore.
👍absolutely love this vid. Thank you!
Useful information on playing the guitar.
I love to travel and I love coming home and that was a perfect analogy for this. It was a great journey, there and back again! I really could feel it! Saw him in Seattle in the early 90's, amazing show!
Absolutely amazing! Two of the best at their best! Although BB was known for what he DIDN'T do compared to what he did do (usually sitting back and letting others shine), here he got to "strut his stuff" .
Have seen this performance before, but still brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.
Incredible vid, Fil, thank you. Be well.
B.B. could sing the blues like nobody's business, and he was like the embodiment of the blues. RIP.
Saw BB about 20 years ago. At that point he was sitting in a chair and playing. Didn't matter he still put on a great show. Love all your videos but would love to see your take on some alternative or punk bands.
Simple complexity. Love it.
All technicalities aside, and with greatest respect... All I see is two good friends having a good time on stage :) .... Love and miss them both.
Similarly, there is Y.Tube footage of Albert King trading licks with Mick Taylor in 1982, when Taylor was touring the U.S. with John Mayall. Try "Stormy Monday". (see below)
czcams.com/video/iLiA2fV-34g/video.html
Saw the “Blues Boy” in 1970 at the Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was still in his prime, only aged 45 or so. The tour was subsequent to the release of his single, “The Thrill Is Gone”. What a show it was! Early blues man Howlin’ Wolf opened for him. If you’re interested in “the Wolf”, there are videos of him out there. Rolling Stone ranked him number 54 on their “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. He recorded “Spoonful” and “Killing Floor”, as well as many other blues standards
Great reaction, great video!
Good choice, I love BB & this song.
Wow!!!! Please dont forget another two kings ....Albert and Freddy.....
Excellent pairing! I was a huge Gary Moore fan..Loved his playing and BB King the legend. Love it. Absolutely phenomenal! What more can l say? Thanks Fil! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
The thrill is gone! when B.B. King left this earth. thankfully he left behind great footages and recording to enjoy and appreciate. excellent analysis on this performance of the two. perhaps one day you'll do a cover of this song? I know you have the skills for it vocally and musical.
I saw B.B. King at the Pistoia Blues Festival many years ago. A fantastic show, but I wish I could go back and see it through this analysis!
They have a musical conversation in Heaven now.🎸
Love your vids. Greetings from Spain!
Thanks!
I’ve seen BB three times. Twice during the 1980’s and once in the late 90’s. The first two shows that I saw, he was still on his feet and very active for such a huge man. The third show, he walked on stage as usual during a big musical introduction by his band, then the band settled down, BB sat down on a chair, pulled the mic up close and told us “Thank you for coming to our show tonight...I got diabetes now...and my feet give me trouble these days, so if you don’t mind, me and Lucille are gonna sit down to play for you tonight.” He then gave us two one hour sets of fire breathing blues. Never missed a beat, still played and sang his heart out just as he always had before. He was a remarkable man. I wish he had taken better care of his health, because he might still be around. Legendary musician and performer for sure.
By then, Riley B had suffered a series of small TIA mini-strokes... I believe the first when he was severely dehydrated after landing in Sydney arriving late after an all-night flight from LA. Made the gig, but passed out on stage in 102 degree heat. My friend was in the Audience... anyway, his playing changed a bit. The BB box was born... after 26 years on the road... playing and singing the blues. Before Gary and Luther Allison [mentioned in a post below] -- and ol' Riley B.. the cotton-picker orphaned at 10 -- outlived them both... As Buddy Guy once said, I paraphrase, " Before BB's 3-OCLOC BLUES everyone was playing electric guitar as if it were acoustic." And, they did not mate .008 gauge strings back in 49. Here's the boyz at it again czcams.com/video/ssc2xppkVg8/video.html
Wow.... you can't get much better than those two masters of the guitar !
😎🎸 😉🎸
Thank you Fil for another amazing video,analysis & back stories 😆🤘
A memorable glimpse out the Great Story of the blues. To complete my day in a glorious way I bring in along these monsters, Buddy Guy as well. Damn right, I"ve got the blues!
I was there in 92 just fab
A great "new " favourite here since some months.. a great blues duel from Gary Moore to the master BB KIng,and in the end Gary steer the boat..!? 😀
Akira Takasaki of Loudness would be a great analysis. Incredible 80's riffs from that guy.
I really appreciate your explanation of finding one's own musical expression by describing a book B.B. King could have written. Good one, Fil!
Two masters and legends on stage, couple of years post SRV's death. Iconic performance.
BB was larger then life! what a guy! I was proud for Gary to get to play with the greats in his time...Gary you left us too early ! great job Fil!
Another great analyses video. 👍
Thanks!
My God I love this so much 🎸🎸 This is so far beyond anything we get from the majority of today’s music 💙🎸🎸💙 I used to subscribe to several so called “reaction/review/analysis” type channels (9 I think at one time) but I have now unsubscribed from all but yours and 2 others & I have to say yours is my favorite channel by far 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks!
Fil is the best and such an likable guy !