Cause that's what it's all about. Enjoying yourself. If you're not passionate about it there's no way the others are gonna enjoy what you are not enjoying. ✊🤙
It was an honor for me to spend a full afternoon talking bass and drums with this "señor" here in 🇲🇽... Es un ser humano increíble! Amazing human being! 😃
I've had Abraham Laboriel as my mentor for a few weeks now. He's told me some amazing stories and, of course, shared his masterful knowledge of music with LOVE. Very proud to have a great human like him in my life. Also, his bass is a jaw-dropper. I've had the pleasure of playing it and it's....well, one you have to earn.
***** i agree that the instrument is an instrument by effect i never disagreed with you; your initial argument is flawed in that it claims he is speaking of one thing, while that claim is never confirmed, making the rest of your complaints conjecture.
Well, I ain't taking anyone's side. All of you are correct in one way or the other, and at the same time, wrong too. Your perspectives are different. It's true, a Bass Guitar is a Bass Guitar, and unless only one piece of that kind is made, you can buy it of course. I mean it will cost a lot of money, but you can buy it. If only one of the kind is made, then whoever owns it has definitely earned it, even if they made it themselves. But also, that doesn't mean that you look down on an Instrument. One must appreciate the time, effort and love that one has put into creating a Bass Guitar. The Bass Guitar that sir Abraham is playing up there was crafted with a whole lotta love. I can smell the fresh, new Strings from here. I can look at it and say that the neck (won't say Fretboard, because it's a Fretless) is really smooth and finely carved. I can easily tell that a lot of time has been spent working on that truss rod. So basically, even though it is just an Instrument and worshipping it would really make no sense, it's still someone's hard work after all. If the person made the instrument themselves, they worked hard on making every curve and crevice perfect till the instrument gave the dream tone, and then tasted the satisfaction of having to play it. That way, they have rightfully earned it. If the person has bought it and it was really expensive, you have still earned it in one way. Now I am a street musician, and I play guitars. Now if you know anything about guitars, you will know that Taylors, Martins, Gibsons and all such reputed guitars are too expensive. However, with the amount of money that I have, I could only afford a 'Givson'. It is not the same as 'Gibson'. It is a cheap, counterfeit brand that makes really low quality guitars, yet good enough for me to practice and perform some fingerstyle. The fretboard is rough, the tuning pegs are too tight and rusted, the bridge is damaged, the back of the body has dents. But as I am playing on the streets, I am earning a few pennies every day as tips. And every cent counts. So once I have enough, I will walk into the music store and buy a Taylor Baritone Guitar. Then, although I didn't make the instrument, I still earned it. I will have played long enough and worked hard enough to earn the money to buy the guitar that was once out of my reach. Now you can say that worshipping an instrument would really make no sense, which is right. But I am not worshipping it. I am just appreciating the fact that whoever took the time to craft the guitar so beautifully did it with passion. And I am also feeling a little proud of myself for being able to buy the instrument that someone else made with so much passion. Basically, I would know that I am now worthy of playing the guitar, and my memories and hard work would be deeply connected to it every time I would pick it up to play it. And that would turn into a story to tell my grandchildren. Anyways, sorry about the long comment. I just wanted all of you to get it. Everyone is right, and wrong. You just have to change your perspective and perception a little bit. Then you will realize how awesome it all truly is, and how fighting is simply not gonna help anyone.
It's a wonderful thing to see a beautifully crafted instrument in the hands of a world class artist, especially someone as gifted and humble as Abraham Laboriel.
Rarely have I seen a youtube video that made me so happy. Watching a true virtuoso play with such joy and abandon. Wow, I'll be watching this one again.
Love the way he comes in calm, cool, collected, seeming like James Earl Jones, moving nice and slowly. And then he just starts tearing it up like a madman. That's the reason the guy's played on thousands of cuts. Abe is truly an OG on bass.
@@brandonmalone1893 All I hear is decades of practice. Maybe I'm not as smart as you, but I don't 'get' how you can hear his life. It's just practice and discipline.
@@popcorns6472 We attach and associate emotions and feelings to all sorts of shit color, "creepy" or "scary sounds" "triumphant" sounding" It's also common in most forms of art. It has little to do with how smart one is more of an empathy thing I would imagine. Yes practice obviously allowed him to play what he played but the variables behind why he decided to play the notes he did instead of other paths to make the sound certainly come through on some level though accurately distinguishing what they are* and what they correlate to is probably only possible for him.
Who ever gave a thumbs down should try and do what he did. I don't care if you like metal, speed metal, rock, funk, jazz, country, blues, classical, or any other type. This is pure talent.
My favorite bassist of all time ever since I saw him play with Ron Kenoly and Rich Gomez! He's the reason why I play bass today! Love you Abe! Keep rockin, my brother!
I can't tell you how many times I've seen this video. I love his playing, how much he's into it. The way he says "wow" in the beginning gets me every time, I love seeing someone his age that's still so infatuated with his instrument. I hope I'm that way when I get to be his age.
I would like you, for a moment, to think about the relationship a musician has with an instrument. Its just like with another person. At first, Abraham is JUST meeting this new friend for the first time. And for a few moments just feeling it out. But quickly after some conversation gets to know and understand this friend better and immediately the friendship grows and strengthens. His playing becomes much more free and open. There is a lot to be said about that between people and instruments alike. But no question the Wynn makes some incredible instruments, and Abraham is an incredible musician. This was a very cool experience to whitness.
If you’ve seen Paul McCartney’s band in the past 20 years, you’ve probably seen this man’s son (Abe Laboriel, Jr.) manning the drum set. Abraham’s full name is Abraham Laboriel Lopez. He was born in Mexico City. Moved to Boston around age 20 to attend the Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated in 1972. Then moved to L.A., where he has played sessions with pretty much everybody.
This here is the ultimate BASS DOCTOR ! I have heard many, many great bass players, but this gentleman is in a league of his own! Your playing style should be tightly saved in a jar for posterity. What an incredibly distinctive sound and style you've got! Step aside people, here is a master, a legend, a once in a century incredibly talented artiste: Mr, Abraham Laboriel Love your playing style, sound, you've got the goods and then some. Most musicians these days are cookie cutter types. You Sir, are the best of the best! You sound like no one else, and that is a great thing...it's refreshing!...your sound is so good, distinctive, and that bass, wow, it's so 'punchy' and it has such a 'sweet & pistachio' tone. I'm speechless all the way around. Thank you for being you! God Bless and keep on Bassing.
I come back to watch this every so often and I still cry every time. I feel the expression of his soul go from his fingers into the bass. Truly beautiful..
More teachers should show their students this video, but not for technique reasons exactly. The lesson should be: if you want to get good you have REALLY LOVE what you're doing! Abe's joy in playing is extraordinary. How many musicians do you see that appear jaded in their playing at half his age? They are doing it wrong or playing the wrong music.
You can't judge whether or not someone is feeling something or enjoying it by looking at their face. Some people just don't have many facial expressions.
***** True but you can tell in their body language. And he's acting like a 6yr old kid that got the birthday present that was at the top of his wish list. Abe is just completely beside himself with joy.
I use this master's bass samples exclusively in my computer produced music. I am humbled to have access to his amazing tones, and blown away to hear his awesomely superior playing!
Absolutely brilliant mastery. He even borrowed from flamenco technique. The beauty of fretless is the micro tuning as he plays. Very beautifully designed guitar and woods.
I'm a grown man and still this sound of pure art still makes my eyes well up. Very few can play an interesting and entertaining bass solo without any accompaniment. Thank you very much for the share Mr. Laboriel.
1500 thumbs down? Probably they have some ears problems 🙂 He's one of the greatest modern bass player...when I listened to him for first time was with Larry Carlton ..and I said: wow!! And then with Lee Ritenour and Steve Wonder...amazing!
The fact that you can not only see and hear, but FEEL the emotion growing as he plays is absolutely remarkable. People who play like this have something special in them that I believe every musician has in themselves, it's just a matter of working to find it.
I always love watching Abraham and those like him play... They have fun with it and you can see them just letting loose and pouring their souls into it...
One of the best and one of my favorite bassists. I learn a thing every time I watch him play. We will miss him he is getting up in age and is just a beast on bass. Love you man.
60calabre You seen his instructional video from the early 90s/late 80s? His style is one of the most interesting styles in bass playing. It's just way different and infinitely more subtle and complex than the usual bass elites. I'm no bass expert (yet), and I'm not too obsessive over becoming a technical mastermind, but for some reason this guy's playing while at the same time being very complex, he also kind of speaks to amateurs with his playing because you can see he bases it all of some very fundamental basics which actually should probably be taught to all beginners but they're not because for some reason they think they'll turn people away from learning if they stick to the old classical formula of teaching... and honestly I wish I was taught that way from the beginning. I'd be sooo much better by now.
Extreme!!! Never heard or saw this guy before. He's amazing. Apart from highly developed technical skills also a very strong feeling for compositional buildup. I am a new fan for sure.
Thank you Abraham, for the wonderful work you did on my album. You are the best, and working with you was such a pleasure. The combinations of our knowledge, talent, and kind spirit is such an advantage in a studio setting where every minute counts. God bless you and thanks for being my friend for a few days. JH
UpUpBobby Hey my guy, fellow atheist here. You ever wonder why Christians don’t like us? This. What you just did right there pal. As long as they aren’t hurting anyone just let them be
I love how the tone is a beautiful mix of warm bass and punchy treble at the same time but with the mids that really tie it all together like a nice rug.
Just don't like people who uses bass guitar for doing 'solos' on the high notes ... just hold a guitar instead , or play bass like a bass player dammit !! 😂😂... he looks like a nice dude though.. but that was all over the place
For anyone to be able to hold down a groove alone without a band on the 'BASS' for over 5mins and keep your audience captivated and locked in is phenomenol and only for the Maestros..
He is such a incredible wonderful n beautiful player..I can't think bass guitar without him n bass guitar is totally made for him.such a humble man n talented son of God . God bless you 🙏
He definitely deservers that bass. I've been a fan of Abe's since the early nineties. He has a style all his own heavily influenced by his Mexican classical guitar roots which makes his sound unique. You don't have to second guess who it is on bass when he records with someone. As a gospel bassist myself, I don't necessarily try to copy Abraham's particular style or sound but I always enjoy hearing him. (My start was on drums an percussion.) He's one of the best bassists of all time and one of my favorites along with Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Louis Johnson and Andrew Gouche.
Totally agree with Igor & Mannish. Couldn't have said it better. May God continue to BLESS you as you bless this world with your God-given talent. Lots of ❤❤❤ from Barbados.
I hope I am half that good by his age...I am 33 and been playing casually for about 3 years. Just started getting serious within the past month or so - actually drilling scales, doing daily practice etc. I have gotten better in these past few weeks than I had over the previous few years, so that's encouraging. EDIT: also, it is worth noting, this is the first instrument that I enjoy to the extent that practicing and drilling doesn't feel arduous. I play drums naturally pretty well, but hated doing much more than jamming. Same with guitar and keys....But bass I think is somehow ingrained in me - love every second I have my instrument in my hands, love to listen to other people play and learn from them, and hate when I am forced to be away from it :D My bass and amp now live at the end of my couch, so I can pick it up and practice any moment I wish (as long as I am home, ofc).
Awesome dude! I wish you the best! I just bought my first bass (used but it great condition) and Im teaching myself through casual playing and picking up songs by ear. I am a pianist by trade of 14 years but this bass may become my new love! I love playing keys but playing bass is just a whole new element in music!
I just started on Bass a few days ago after being a half hearted guitarist for a few years. There really is something about the Bass which I love. Cannot wait to get to slap playing status with a little 70's disco for good measures. It really is a beautiful instrument.
Love it! I remember seeing Abe at the NSW Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, Australia, in 1975 when he was the guest of the newly formed Jazz Studies faculty. I had recently bought that brilliant LP with Gary Burton: The New Quartet and just loved the song “Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly”. So here's Abe, with a short scale, home made bass, just siting there in front of a whole bunch of young jazz students blowin' our minds! Wow!!
The only thing that is better than just hearing beautiful music is seeing a passionate musician enjoy playing the music.
100%
I was feelin that shit too
Cause that's what it's all about. Enjoying yourself. If you're not passionate about it there's no way the others are gonna enjoy what you are not enjoying. ✊🤙
This guy has been a top class bass player since the mid 1970’s . He’s a legend in the session industry long may he continue.
Love his facial expressions while he's playing, absolutely in the zone
Stank face grand master
The David Gilmour stare
ikr....bad mannnn.....
@@puddini1441 99feet 999
totally......totally........so much love in this man....he explodes with light, with spirit
It was an honor for me to spend a full afternoon talking bass and drums with this "señor" here in 🇲🇽... Es un ser humano increíble! Amazing human being! 😃
I've had Abraham Laboriel as my mentor for a few weeks now. He's told me some amazing stories and, of course, shared his masterful knowledge of music with LOVE. Very proud to have a great human like him in my life. Also, his bass is a jaw-dropper. I've had the pleasure of playing it and it's....well, one you have to earn.
lol teasing people out here ahh?? its cool....
Sorry, but all I see you saying is how much of an ignorant worthless halfwit you are. Get off this page. You don't deserve to be here.
CooManTunes yeh dont mind the dude. he just salty af
***** i agree that the instrument is an instrument
by effect i never disagreed with you; your initial argument is flawed in that it claims he is speaking of one thing, while that claim is never confirmed, making the rest of your complaints conjecture.
Well, I ain't taking anyone's side. All of you are correct in one way or the other, and at the same time, wrong too. Your perspectives are different.
It's true, a Bass Guitar is a Bass Guitar, and unless only one piece of that kind is made, you can buy it of course. I mean it will cost a lot of money, but you can buy it. If only one of the kind is made, then whoever owns it has definitely earned it, even if they made it themselves.
But also, that doesn't mean that you look down on an Instrument. One must appreciate the time, effort and love that one has put into creating a Bass Guitar. The Bass Guitar that sir Abraham is playing up there was crafted with a whole lotta love. I can smell the fresh, new Strings from here. I can look at it and say that the neck (won't say Fretboard, because it's a Fretless) is really smooth and finely carved. I can easily tell that a lot of time has been spent working on that truss rod.
So basically, even though it is just an Instrument and worshipping it would really make no sense, it's still someone's hard work after all. If the person made the instrument themselves, they worked hard on making every curve and crevice perfect till the instrument gave the dream tone, and then tasted the satisfaction of having to play it. That way, they have rightfully earned it.
If the person has bought it and it was really expensive, you have still earned it in one way. Now I am a street musician, and I play guitars. Now if you know anything about guitars, you will know that Taylors, Martins, Gibsons and all such reputed guitars are too expensive. However, with the amount of money that I have, I could only afford a 'Givson'. It is not the same as 'Gibson'. It is a cheap, counterfeit brand that makes really low quality guitars, yet good enough for me to practice and perform some fingerstyle. The fretboard is rough, the tuning pegs are too tight and rusted, the bridge is damaged, the back of the body has dents.
But as I am playing on the streets, I am earning a few pennies every day as tips. And every cent counts. So once I have enough, I will walk into the music store and buy a Taylor Baritone Guitar. Then, although I didn't make the instrument, I still earned it. I will have played long enough and worked hard enough to earn the money to buy the guitar that was once out of my reach. Now you can say that worshipping an instrument would really make no sense, which is right. But I am not worshipping it. I am just appreciating the fact that whoever took the time to craft the guitar so beautifully did it with passion. And I am also feeling a little proud of myself for being able to buy the instrument that someone else made with so much passion.
Basically, I would know that I am now worthy of playing the guitar, and my memories and hard work would be deeply connected to it every time I would pick it up to play it.
And that would turn into a story to tell my grandchildren.
Anyways, sorry about the long comment. I just wanted all of you to get it. Everyone is right, and wrong. You just have to change your perspective and perception a little bit. Then you will realize how awesome it all truly is, and how fighting is simply not gonna help anyone.
u can hear him gradually getting a feel for the bass and towards the end hes made the connection, superb musician.
It's a wonderful thing to see a beautifully crafted instrument in the hands of a world class artist, especially someone as gifted and humble as Abraham Laboriel.
Rarely have I seen a youtube video that made me so happy. Watching a true virtuoso play with such joy and abandon. Wow, I'll be watching this one again.
Love the way he comes in calm, cool, collected, seeming like James Earl Jones, moving nice and slowly. And then he just starts tearing it up like a madman. That's the reason the guy's played on thousands of cuts. Abe is truly an OG on bass.
A living bass legend.
That song he plays is like a mix of joy and sadness. Anyone else get that feeling. Also had a sorta delta blues feel in parts. Beautiful piece
so melancholy
You can feel his life In his music, If that make sense. I can anyways
@@brandonmalone1893 All I hear is decades of practice. Maybe I'm not as smart as you, but I don't 'get' how you can hear his life. It's just practice and discipline.
emotions are complicated sometimes
@@popcorns6472 We attach and associate emotions and feelings to all sorts of shit color, "creepy" or "scary sounds" "triumphant" sounding" It's also common in most forms of art. It has little to do with how smart one is more of an empathy thing I would imagine. Yes practice obviously allowed him to play what he played but the variables behind why he decided to play the notes he did instead of other paths to make the sound certainly come through on some level though accurately distinguishing what they are* and what they correlate to is probably only possible for him.
Love revisiting this video every few months. Beautiful performance.
Who ever gave a thumbs down should try and do what he did. I don't care if you like metal, speed metal, rock, funk, jazz, country, blues, classical, or any other type. This is pure talent.
I can play this with my nuts.
Je Ej I'd love to see a video demonstration. :P
+Joey G okay then murderface
+Charles Shepard Probably people wearing beats who couldn't hear him play.
Charles Shepard I really like that you set out the difference between "metal" & "speed metal". Real glad you made sure to separate those
My favorite bassist of all time ever since I saw him play with Ron Kenoly and Rich Gomez! He's the reason why I play bass today! Love you Abe! Keep rockin, my brother!
Yes! Especially that solo he had to 'Ancient of days'. It's what got me started playing too 😁😀😊
+RexyFan Yep! That's exactly what got me going.
He did superb with Tom Inglis too! I believe Great Awakening is the name of the track.
Never seen and hear a groovy talented, but most of all humble bass player like Abraham Laboriel!
I can't tell you how many times I've seen this video. I love his playing, how much he's into it. The way he says "wow" in the beginning gets me every time, I love seeing someone his age that's still so infatuated with his instrument. I hope I'm that way when I get to be his age.
I would like you, for a moment, to think about the relationship a musician has with an instrument. Its just like with another person.
At first, Abraham is JUST meeting this new friend for the first time. And for a few moments just feeling it out. But quickly after some conversation gets to know and understand this friend better and immediately the friendship grows and strengthens. His playing becomes much more free and open. There is a lot to be said about that between people and instruments alike.
But no question the Wynn makes some incredible instruments, and Abraham is an incredible musician.
This was a very cool experience to whitness.
If you’ve seen Paul McCartney’s band in the past 20 years, you’ve probably seen this man’s son (Abe Laboriel, Jr.) manning the drum set. Abraham’s full name is Abraham Laboriel Lopez. He was born in Mexico City. Moved to Boston around age 20 to attend the Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated in 1972. Then moved to L.A., where he has played sessions with pretty much everybody.
This here is the ultimate BASS DOCTOR ! I have heard many, many great bass players, but this gentleman is in a league of his own! Your playing style should be tightly saved in a jar for posterity. What an incredibly distinctive sound and style you've got!
Step aside people, here is a master, a legend, a once in a century incredibly talented artiste: Mr, Abraham Laboriel
Love your playing style, sound, you've got the goods and then some. Most musicians these days are cookie cutter types. You Sir, are the best of the best! You sound like no one else, and that is a great thing...it's refreshing!...your sound is so good, distinctive, and that bass, wow, it's so 'punchy' and it has such a 'sweet & pistachio' tone. I'm speechless all the way around. Thank you for being you! God Bless and keep on Bassing.
The high part of the song is really something on different level so cool.
Look at the joy on his face.
A real talent here.
Beautiful instrument... Wonderful man.
I come back to watch this every so often and I still cry every time. I feel the expression of his soul go from his fingers into the bass. Truly beautiful..
Such a timeless talent. Abraham still never ceases to amaze me . Though this comes very late, thanks for posting
Give this man 10 to 15 yrs of his youth back n he would put some out of a job... old-school swag to the max💪🏿💪🏿
This man made me love watching almost all Dr Ron Kenoly's DVD's......!! He is something else.......
He seems like he would be the best grandpa ever...
Thomas Martin i agree
tomdotexe s
Gameanachary le s
Playing like this I guess he's probably the granpa of more kids than he's aware!
lol!
lloydgush yo wtf
Wow!! He is a real musical legend. I thoroughly enjoy his extraordinary bass guitar palying.
I remember seeing him play many years ago. Absolute class and genius.
Who would give this a thumbs down? Marvelous bass and legendary bassist
More teachers should show their students this video, but not for technique reasons exactly. The lesson should be: if you want to get good you have REALLY LOVE what you're doing! Abe's joy in playing is extraordinary. How many musicians do you see that appear jaded in their playing at half his age? They are doing it wrong or playing the wrong music.
You can't judge whether or not someone is feeling something or enjoying it by looking at their face. Some people just don't have many facial expressions.
***** True but you can tell in their body language. And he's acting like a 6yr old kid that got the birthday present that was at the top of his wish list. Abe is just completely beside himself with joy.
Kragnorak So very well said :)
Or some were forced to play bass.
Erick Arias-Lopez Nobody is forced to play bass.
I use this master's bass samples exclusively in my computer produced music. I am humbled to have access to his amazing tones, and blown away to hear his awesomely superior playing!
Cool! And what composition is that he plays here? Name and composer of it?
Another level type stuff.. he made that one bass guitar sound like an entire band was playing
Absolutely brilliant mastery. He even borrowed from flamenco technique. The beauty of fretless is the micro tuning as he plays. Very beautifully designed guitar and woods.
+Fusion Music Not that weird since he used to be a classical guitarist xP
If it is FRETLESS, why do we see the FRETS? Hope - U SEE, TOO lol
They are fret markers
Jim Ashole
No I see, ty. I prefer "clear" fretless necks
sorry offtopic here, but is that really your last name?
This man has incredible talent. I happened across this video and I'm very lucky to have had the opportunity to see and hear his music. just wow.
I'm a grown man and still this sound of pure art still makes my eyes well up. Very few can play an interesting and entertaining bass solo without any accompaniment. Thank you very much for the share Mr. Laboriel.
1500 thumbs down? Probably they have some ears problems 🙂 He's one of the greatest modern bass player...when I listened to him for first time was with Larry Carlton ..and I said: wow!! And then with Lee Ritenour and Steve Wonder...amazing!
His playing is phenomenal. The thumbs down might be because for what that bass probably cost it sounds like crap.
The fact that you can not only see and hear, but FEEL the emotion growing as he plays is absolutely remarkable. People who play like this have something special in them that I believe every musician has in themselves, it's just a matter of working to find it.
I love this man. What a beautiful soul and a master of his art.
Orgullo Méxicano uno de los mejores músico de sesión en la industria 🇲🇽
Ele ainda é vivo ??
@@ronaldosousaferrogrilo1063 yes
De la música de la industria no
His parents are Hondurans
Have you ever heard a bass "talking?"
How about a bass "telling a story?"
Now you have!
I've heard a bass walking
@@kieran1987 Indeed!
SPOT ON SIR
Totally agree, here !!
I always love watching Abraham and those like him play... They have fun with it and you can see them just letting loose and pouring their souls into it...
Picks up a new instrument and the magic flows from inside him to us, amazing stuff!
did he nut
What a timing and sense for improvisation and sound! Abe is a legend!
when grandpa played his bass, everything gathered around him and felt happy
Man, he's got good internal time
+Uncle Brizz So does your mom
Abe is a master of the internal jam. It drives his every expression.
I was just thinking about his timing. I have a percussion & drum track going in my head & he is right on time. Amazing talent, harmonious playing.
He is time
bass players in a nutshell am I right? haha nice playing btw!
The bass gave birth nine months later.
Cyler Resendez
How is this not the top comment? LOL
So this is were regular 4 string bass come from lol
9 months later.........
Only because he's black doesn't mean that he's a rapist!
PvT No-Shiit What the hell are you talking about, dude?
One of the best and one of my favorite bassists. I learn a thing every time I watch him play. We will miss him he is getting up in age and is just a beast on bass. Love you man.
Flawless from the bigenning to the end, so much love in his face expression, simply relentless
I've always known Abe was a brilliant bass player ..... but THIS IS AMAZING !!!! WOW is all I can say ....
I feel like I should be sipping tea on a sunny summer day while watching animated dancing dogs dancing in a field across the road.
What?
60calabre
That's what his riffs look like to me.
***** that's fair enough buddy, it makes me alive too x
60calabre
You seen his instructional video from the early 90s/late 80s? His style is one of the most interesting styles in bass playing. It's just way different and infinitely more subtle and complex than the usual bass elites. I'm no bass expert (yet), and I'm not too obsessive over becoming a technical mastermind, but for some reason this guy's playing while at the same time being very complex, he also kind of speaks to amateurs with his playing because you can see he bases it all of some very fundamental basics which actually should probably be taught to all beginners but they're not because for some reason they think they'll turn people away from learning if they stick to the old classical formula of teaching... and honestly I wish I was taught that way from the beginning. I'd be sooo much better by now.
***** Some one said the exact same thing to me yesterday.
Extreme!!! Never heard or saw this guy before. He's amazing. Apart from highly developed technical skills also a very strong feeling for compositional buildup. I am a new fan for sure.
Wow, that is some insane craftsmanship on that bass guitar. I'd be afraid to touch it
lmao....ikr....looking at mine now like.....lol...
THAT WAS ONE GREAT BASS SOLO I EVER HEARD!
Thank you Abraham, for the wonderful work you did on my album. You are the best, and working with you was such a pleasure. The combinations of our knowledge, talent, and kind spirit is such an advantage in a studio setting where every minute counts. God bless you and thanks for being my friend for a few days. JH
I heard it 'em all in there; jazz, blues, R'n'B, gospel funk and fusion....Sir, I stand up and doff my hat!
Incredible instrument in the hands of a magical player. Awesome.
i'll need another 150 years to play with this groove... He plays with the heart, not with fingers
Me too!!..😄
a true master of the instrument
Aaron Hanak sounds actually a bit off
Pulver Paul
lol
Advanced technical music can sound "off" 6:10
Pulver Paul fretless
Complete command and mastery.
Such power, precision, and finesse. Hammer on and off found a whole new level on this day those runs are epic
This what a lifetime of dedication, determination and practise sounds like! ❤️
Absolutely amazing.
This man is truly anointed by God, he makes everything he plays joyful.....!!!
I bet this man practiced like 10 hours a day for like 40 years, but yeah...credit your imaginary friend. Idiot.
@@UpUpBobby - Wow. Such hatred for a Being who doesn't exist.
UpUpBobby Hey my guy, fellow atheist here. You ever wonder why Christians don’t like us? This. What you just did right there pal. As long as they aren’t hurting anyone just let them be
@@UpUpBobby calm down i agree with the atheist even though in christian.and god has given him a gift
@provpete's musak faves true
Abe is the man. I don't mean that he's oppressive.
+Geoff Stockton i'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything as I would have showered my computer screen. Man, that was funny.
+Geoff Stockton 1974 called....
manb4war
And what did they want back? My tacky "the man" joke? Has that been around that long? I was born in 1977.
Um yeah, throw a jive turkey in there for good measure.
+manb4war I like titties
He's definitely one of the best Bassest players ever 👏🙌👌❤
I love how the tone is a beautiful mix of warm bass and punchy treble at the same time but with the mids that really tie it all together like a nice rug.
Just an amazing tone!
if you appreciate music, you appreciate this.
well said
I appreciate this, but this is a stupid statement.
INFINITY%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maaan! He switched gears at 5:15. Don't know how many times I rewound that.
Yeah the dynamics is soaring.. i love this dude, one my favourites. Even in those Disney soundtracks-he's there!
Abraham has played on gazillions of popular records. Dude is a beast!
the people who disliked this video are upset that it ended.
Verdade!
Right 4real
No other explanation.
Or they may not like his microtonal flairs.
Just don't like people who uses bass guitar for doing 'solos' on the high notes ... just hold a guitar instead , or play bass like a bass player dammit !! 😂😂... he looks like a nice dude though.. but that was all over the place
That dude's bass playing just made sweet, sweet love to my ears.
Lmfao
Ohhh, man!!! God surely is with You! Amazing...
Love this man's playing and his spirit.
His hair colour says it all...Legend😍🔥
Goddamn!! what a genius bassist!
This young man has a potential...keep an eye on him :-)
Immediate groove. You gotta' love this guy.
Saint, Pop Abraham Laboriel of bass nation. Hereby I crown you in the name of music.
" Pop Abraham"
Glad I stumbled across this video, very unusual playing and very unique, this guy is absolutely roasting on this bass.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Laboriel
I'm a guitar player, not a bass player and I love this...great player and a great builder!!
Lot's of love from Kenya, wish we had such bass
For anyone to be able to hold down a groove alone without a band on the 'BASS' for over 5mins and keep your audience captivated and locked in is phenomenol and only for the Maestros..
Love how he can plays bass root notes and melodic notes sounds like a bass and guitarist soloing together
He is such a incredible wonderful n beautiful player..I can't think bass guitar without him n bass guitar is totally made for him.such a humble man n talented son of God . God bless you 🙏
My all time bass mentor. I have learnt alot since from 'The bass Walk' to this. Amazing
Ten seconds into his groove and I'm already in love, holy shit he can play ❤️
so this is the best bass video on the internet.
yup.
Macréplpt
@Punished Aniquin ohh yeah, that one's really good too
Abraham Laboriel - this is great and phenomenal player!!!
Mr Laboriel you are one amazing artist....from start to finish....so cool.....so creative !!! LOVE your bass!!!!
Love to see his still playing! 👍👍👍👍 incredible musician!
man this put tears in my eyes. I aspire to play half as good as this one day.
wow! bow to the master!🙌
His joy becomes our joy. Thanks for sharing this!
I could listen to this all day. AMAZING!!!
He definitely deservers that bass. I've been a fan of Abe's since the early nineties. He has a style all his own heavily influenced by his Mexican classical guitar roots which makes his sound unique. You don't have to second guess who it is on bass when he records with someone. As a gospel bassist myself, I don't necessarily try to copy Abraham's particular style or sound but I always enjoy hearing him. (My start was on drums an percussion.) He's one of the best bassists of all time and one of my favorites along with Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Louis Johnson and Andrew Gouche.
This one made me take a deep breath of hope to keep practicing!
Totally agree with Igor & Mannish. Couldn't have said it better. May God continue to BLESS you as you bless this world with your God-given talent. Lots of ❤❤❤ from Barbados.
Pure and natural, excellence, much thanks for the art.
I hope I am half that good by his age...I am 33 and been playing casually for about 3 years. Just started getting serious within the past month or so - actually drilling scales, doing daily practice etc. I have gotten better in these past few weeks than I had over the previous few years, so that's encouraging.
EDIT: also, it is worth noting, this is the first instrument that I enjoy to the extent that practicing and drilling doesn't feel arduous. I play drums naturally pretty well, but hated doing much more than jamming. Same with guitar and keys....But bass I think is somehow ingrained in me - love every second I have my instrument in my hands, love to listen to other people play and learn from them, and hate when I am forced to be away from it :D My bass and amp now live at the end of my couch, so I can pick it up and practice any moment I wish (as long as I am home, ofc).
Awesome dude! I wish you the best!
I just bought my first bass (used but it great condition) and Im teaching myself through casual playing and picking up songs by ear. I am a pianist by trade of 14 years but this bass may become my new love! I love playing keys but playing bass is just a whole new element in music!
I just started on Bass a few days ago after being a half hearted guitarist for a few years. There really is something about the Bass which I love. Cannot wait to get to slap playing status with a little 70's disco for good measures. It really is a beautiful instrument.
statikreg Yeah your a thud plucker, there is nothing like shaking the whole stage.
How’s bass going?
playing bass for fifty years
Love it! I remember seeing Abe at the NSW Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, Australia, in 1975 when he was the guest of the newly formed Jazz Studies faculty. I had recently bought that brilliant LP with Gary Burton: The New Quartet and just loved the song “Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly”. So here's Abe, with a short scale, home made bass, just siting there in front of a whole bunch of young jazz students blowin' our minds! Wow!!
This still puts me In a beautiful place. Never gets stale.