Abraham Laboriel tries out his new Wyn Fretless

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  • Abraham Laboriel tries out his new Wyn Fretless
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  • @Igor-ug1uo
    @Igor-ug1uo Před 3 lety +292

    The only thing that is better than just hearing beautiful music is seeing a passionate musician enjoy playing the music.

    • @jamesbuchanin4558
      @jamesbuchanin4558 Před 2 lety

      100%

    • @scottskinner577
      @scottskinner577 Před 2 lety

      I was feelin that shit too

    • @jorgemestrinho7805
      @jorgemestrinho7805 Před 4 měsíci

      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. ✊🤙

  • @anthonyjordan5103
    @anthonyjordan5103 Před 3 lety +128

    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.

  • @macarotto
    @macarotto Před 3 lety +341

    Love his facial expressions while he's playing, absolutely in the zone

  • @brandonmalone1893
    @brandonmalone1893 Před 3 lety +390

    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

    • @flufficornss
      @flufficornss Před 3 lety +4

      so melancholy

    • @brandonmalone1893
      @brandonmalone1893 Před 3 lety +11

      You can feel his life In his music, If that make sense. I can anyways

    • @popcorns6472
      @popcorns6472 Před 3 lety +4

      @@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.

    • @KingZu555
      @KingZu555 Před 3 lety +11

      emotions are complicated sometimes

    • @MrDJAK777
      @MrDJAK777 Před 3 lety +18

      @@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.

  • @ihbass645
    @ihbass645 Před 8 lety +297

    u can hear him gradually getting a feel for the bass and towards the end hes made the connection, superb musician.

  • @CooManTunes
    @CooManTunes Před 9 lety +197

    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.

    • @Amezz55
      @Amezz55 Před 9 lety +8

      lol teasing people out here ahh?? its cool....

    • @CooManTunes
      @CooManTunes Před 9 lety

      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.

    • @vaust
      @vaust Před 9 lety

      CooManTunes yeh dont mind the dude. he just salty af

    • @vaust
      @vaust Před 9 lety

      ***** 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.

    • @mrknockknock1
      @mrknockknock1 Před 8 lety +3

      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.

  • @miguelalfoya2031
    @miguelalfoya2031 Před 3 lety +28

    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! 😃

  • @George-rb6bv
    @George-rb6bv Před 3 lety +63

    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.

  • @Trainwreck708
    @Trainwreck708 Před 8 lety +36

    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.

  • @charlesshepard8537
    @charlesshepard8537 Před 8 lety +409

    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.

    • @Jw-un8oh
      @Jw-un8oh Před 8 lety +14

      I can play this with my nuts.

    • @mrknockknock1
      @mrknockknock1 Před 8 lety +11

      Je Ej​ I'd love to see a video demonstration. :P

    • @shomest2239
      @shomest2239 Před 8 lety +13

      +Joey G okay then murderface

    • @monsieurboks
      @monsieurboks Před 8 lety +13

      +Charles Shepard Probably people wearing beats who couldn't hear him play.

    • @philipshumway8818
      @philipshumway8818 Před 7 lety +10

      Charles Shepard I really like that you set out the difference between "metal" & "speed metal". Real glad you made sure to separate those

  • @davebartholome2924
    @davebartholome2924 Před 3 lety +54

    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.

  • @misterdrummings
    @misterdrummings Před 5 lety +51

    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.

  • @claudemakelele2856
    @claudemakelele2856 Před 8 lety +119

    A living bass legend.

  • @thomdotexe
    @thomdotexe Před 7 lety +726

    He seems like he would be the best grandpa ever...

  • @reginaldfitzpatrick8681
    @reginaldfitzpatrick8681 Před 2 lety +19

    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.

  • @swollenapocrypha
    @swollenapocrypha Před 5 lety +9

    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.

  • @Kragnorak
    @Kragnorak Před 9 lety +109

    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.

    • @voyagerabove4034
      @voyagerabove4034 Před 9 lety +19

      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.

    • @TomSJazzBass
      @TomSJazzBass Před 9 lety +14

      ***** 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.

    • @1BassJohn
      @1BassJohn Před 9 lety +2

      Kragnorak So very well said :)

    • @berk4012
      @berk4012 Před 9 lety +1

      Or some were forced to play bass.

    • @sluggert8134
      @sluggert8134 Před 6 lety

      Erick Arias-Lopez Nobody is forced to play bass.

  • @andrewmccombs7347
    @andrewmccombs7347 Před 9 lety +266

    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.

    • @60calabre
      @60calabre Před 9 lety +2

      What?

    • @andrewmccombs7347
      @andrewmccombs7347 Před 9 lety +8

      60calabre
      That's what his riffs look like to me.

    • @60calabre
      @60calabre Před 9 lety +1

      ***** that's fair enough buddy, it makes me alive too x

    • @andrewmccombs7347
      @andrewmccombs7347 Před 9 lety +11

      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.

    • @kevgh3869
      @kevgh3869 Před 9 lety

      ***** Some one said the exact same thing to me yesterday.

  • @jeffzhejiang
    @jeffzhejiang Před 5 lety +4

    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.

  • @yidy1
    @yidy1 Před 3 lety +58

    Have you ever heard a bass "talking?"
    How about a bass "telling a story?"
    Now you have!

  • @chidorisnake22
    @chidorisnake22 Před 8 lety +17

    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!

    • @RexyFan
      @RexyFan Před 8 lety +2

      Yes! Especially that solo he had to 'Ancient of days'. It's what got me started playing too 😁😀😊

    • @chidorisnake22
      @chidorisnake22 Před 8 lety

      +RexyFan Yep! That's exactly what got me going.

    • @mysskibe
      @mysskibe Před 2 lety

      He did superb with Tom Inglis too! I believe Great Awakening is the name of the track.

  • @krish5445
    @krish5445 Před 3 lety +33

    The high part of the song is really something on different level so cool.

  • @davexxx5175
    @davexxx5175 Před 3 lety +27

    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!

    • @dolfanrob262
      @dolfanrob262 Před 10 měsíci

      His playing is phenomenal. The thumbs down might be because for what that bass probably cost it sounds like crap.

  • @Robeertje
    @Robeertje Před rokem +5

    Never seen and hear a groovy talented, but most of all humble bass player like Abraham Laboriel!

  • @unclebrizz1053
    @unclebrizz1053 Před 8 lety +435

    Man, he's got good internal time

    • @MrBorderlands123
      @MrBorderlands123 Před 8 lety +48

      +Uncle Brizz So does your mom

    • @SeerTrulth
      @SeerTrulth Před 8 lety +16

      Abe is a master of the internal jam. It drives his every expression.

    • @theMLCaldwell3
      @theMLCaldwell3 Před 6 lety +4

      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.

    • @centinnial0017
      @centinnial0017 Před 6 lety +2

      He is time

    • @carlosestrada7977
      @carlosestrada7977 Před 6 lety

      bass players in a nutshell am I right? haha nice playing btw!

  • @jackclausen1962
    @jackclausen1962 Před 7 lety +32

    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.

  • @jujuanogara6088
    @jujuanogara6088 Před 4 lety +24

    Such a timeless talent. Abraham still never ceases to amaze me . Though this comes very late, thanks for posting

  • @dogbert7193
    @dogbert7193 Před rokem +3

    Love revisiting this video every few months. Beautiful performance.

  • @fusion-music
    @fusion-music Před 8 lety +39

    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.

    • @pipesmokingbearguzzlingbas960
      @pipesmokingbearguzzlingbas960 Před 8 lety +3

      +Fusion Music Not that weird since he used to be a classical guitarist xP

    • @ZaTsoja
      @ZaTsoja Před 8 lety

      If it is FRETLESS, why do we see the FRETS? Hope - U SEE, TOO lol

    • @SunderlandMorrow
      @SunderlandMorrow Před 8 lety +1

      They are fret markers

    • @ZaTsoja
      @ZaTsoja Před 8 lety

      Jim Ashole
      No I see, ty. I prefer "clear" fretless necks

    • @duffwicky
      @duffwicky Před 7 lety

      sorry offtopic here, but is that really your last name?

  • @stephenmalilo9833
    @stephenmalilo9833 Před 5 lety +20

    This man made me love watching almost all Dr Ron Kenoly's DVD's......!! He is something else.......

  • @universeconsciouscitizensc592

    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!

    • @TheSason666
      @TheSason666 Před 2 lety +2

      Cool! And what composition is that he plays here? Name and composer of it?

  • @benjaminmoorejr721
    @benjaminmoorejr721 Před 5 lety +17

    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💪🏿💪🏿

  • @shauhnnn
    @shauhnnn Před 6 lety +7

    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..

  • @theweeklyonline
    @theweeklyonline Před 7 lety +109

    Picks up a new instrument and the magic flows from inside him to us, amazing stuff!

  • @earlsabir6338
    @earlsabir6338 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @arrowcrusher
    @arrowcrusher Před 3 lety +17

    Another level type stuff.. he made that one bass guitar sound like an entire band was playing

  • @themouth9265
    @themouth9265 Před 7 lety +12

    Who would give this a thumbs down? Marvelous bass and legendary bassist

  • @aaronhanak
    @aaronhanak Před 7 lety +415

    a true master of the instrument

  • @Roestradd
    @Roestradd Před 5 lety +41

    I heard it 'em all in there; jazz, blues, R'n'B, gospel funk and fusion....Sir, I stand up and doff my hat!

  • @bobtomlin2306
    @bobtomlin2306 Před rokem +7

    I've always known Abe was a brilliant bass player ..... but THIS IS AMAZING !!!! WOW is all I can say ....

  • @mottbone
    @mottbone Před 7 lety +5

    Look at the joy on his face.
    A real talent here.
    Beautiful instrument... Wonderful man.

  • @bernardjohnson9243
    @bernardjohnson9243 Před 6 lety +162

    This man is truly anointed by God, he makes everything he plays joyful.....!!!

    • @UpUpBobby
      @UpUpBobby Před 4 lety +5

      I bet this man practiced like 10 hours a day for like 40 years, but yeah...credit your imaginary friend. Idiot.

    • @xmandlt
      @xmandlt Před 4 lety +7

      @@UpUpBobby - Wow. Such hatred for a Being who doesn't exist.

    • @sleeplessdistrict3897
      @sleeplessdistrict3897 Před 3 lety +5

      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

    • @lwavy1416
      @lwavy1416 Před 3 lety +1

      @@UpUpBobby calm down i agree with the atheist even though in christian.and god has given him a gift

    • @lwavy1416
      @lwavy1416 Před 3 lety

      @provpete's musak faves true

  • @bernardjazz6344
    @bernardjazz6344 Před 3 lety +12

    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.

  • @noledelgado8111
    @noledelgado8111 Před 5 lety +7

    Wow!! He is a real musical legend. I thoroughly enjoy his extraordinary bass guitar palying.

  • @trams33
    @trams33 Před 9 lety +90

    Glad I stumbled across this video, very unusual playing and very unique, this guy is absolutely roasting on this bass.

    • @MegaMatt5
      @MegaMatt5 Před 9 lety +3

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Laboriel

  • @CPR306
    @CPR306 Před 7 lety +1932

    The bass gave birth nine months later.

    • @rihamy2nd
      @rihamy2nd Před 6 lety +20

      Cyler Resendez
      How is this not the top comment? LOL

    • @CyMBoLiK33ViBeZ
      @CyMBoLiK33ViBeZ Před 6 lety +41

      So this is were regular 4 string bass come from lol

    • @jackfabros7910
      @jackfabros7910 Před 6 lety +6

      9 months later.........

    • @pvtno-shiit3866
      @pvtno-shiit3866 Před 6 lety +12

      Only because he's black doesn't mean that he's a rapist!

    • @billyherring9987
      @billyherring9987 Před 6 lety +24

      PvT No-Shiit What the hell are you talking about, dude?

  • @joelfigueroa3678
    @joelfigueroa3678 Před 3 lety +39

    Orgullo Méxicano uno de los mejores músico de sesión en la industria 🇲🇽

  • @ChefsBackyard
    @ChefsBackyard Před 3 lety +12

    Such power, precision, and finesse. Hammer on and off found a whole new level on this day those runs are epic

  • @SpaceTrucker91
    @SpaceTrucker91 Před 7 lety +7

    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...

  • @leroyshirey2745
    @leroyshirey2745 Před 6 lety +3

    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.

  • @brendangoosen
    @brendangoosen Před 3 lety +8

    I remember seeing him play many years ago. Absolute class and genius.

  •  Před 3 lety +210

    Gênial bass player!! Saudações do brasil!

    • @gustapodesta
      @gustapodesta Před 3 lety +7

      Cara, sempre tem um brasileiro, não importa o vídeo, não importa o tema do vídeo e não importa a origem do vídeo... sempre tem um brasileiro......

    • @walterrserrano
      @walterrserrano Před 3 lety +3

      @@gustapodesta Nesse caso pelo menos três... 😂😂😂

    • @joaovitordasilvaconceicao6652
      @joaovitordasilvaconceicao6652 Před 3 lety +1

      @@walterrserrano 4

    •  Před 3 lety +1

      5

    • @incognito_mode5741
      @incognito_mode5741 Před 3 lety +1

      seis

  • @nikolabelcastro9886
    @nikolabelcastro9886 Před 6 lety +22

    i'll need another 150 years to play with this groove... He plays with the heart, not with fingers

  • @mortmortmort8908
    @mortmortmort8908 Před 3 lety +23

    Wow, that is some insane craftsmanship on that bass guitar. I'd be afraid to touch it

    • @mortymort7
      @mortymort7 Před 3 lety +1

      lmao....ikr....looking at mine now like.....lol...

  • @preitygurung8551
    @preitygurung8551 Před 3 lety +10

    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 🙏

  • @888_E55
    @888_E55 Před rokem +8

    He's definitely one of the best Bassest players ever 👏🙌👌❤

  • @shreynautiyal644
    @shreynautiyal644 Před 4 lety +3

    This what a lifetime of dedication, determination and practise sounds like! ❤️
    Absolutely amazing.

  • @geoffstockton
    @geoffstockton Před 8 lety +84

    Abe is the man. I don't mean that he's oppressive.

    • @777Yoni
      @777Yoni Před 8 lety +6

      +Geoff Stockton i'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything as I would have showered my computer screen. Man, that was funny.

    • @manb4war
      @manb4war Před 8 lety

      +Geoff Stockton 1974 called....

    • @geoffstockton
      @geoffstockton Před 8 lety

      manb4war
      And what did they want back? My tacky "the man" joke? Has that been around that long? I was born in 1977.

    • @manb4war
      @manb4war Před 8 lety

      Um yeah, throw a jive turkey in there for good measure.

    • @KKKUNT
      @KKKUNT Před 8 lety

      +manb4war I like titties

  • @bobdoorzon9179
    @bobdoorzon9179 Před 4 lety +6

    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.

  • @songslinger1
    @songslinger1 Před 4 lety +3

    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

  • @brettbricker7883
    @brettbricker7883 Před 7 lety +5

    I love this man. What a beautiful soul and a master of his art.

  • @j.ciloafasho
    @j.ciloafasho Před 7 lety +28

    Maaan! He switched gears at 5:15. Don't know how many times I rewound that.

    • @onzkicg
      @onzkicg Před 7 lety +1

      Yeah the dynamics is soaring.. i love this dude, one my favourites. Even in those Disney soundtracks-he's there!

  • @alexthompson4645
    @alexthompson4645 Před 5 lety +593

    the people who disliked this video are upset that it ended.

    • @Johnatanfxc
      @Johnatanfxc Před 4 lety +3

      Verdade!

    • @marlenesgallary
      @marlenesgallary Před 3 lety +3

      Right 4real

    • @Shred_The_Weapon
      @Shred_The_Weapon Před 3 lety +7

      No other explanation.

    • @evanmgamer
      @evanmgamer Před 3 lety +1

      Or they may not like his microtonal flairs.

    • @tala.avraham8265
      @tala.avraham8265 Před 3 lety +3

      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

  • @Jhabitealagui69
    @Jhabitealagui69 Před 4 lety +3

    Flawless from the bigenning to the end, so much love in his face expression, simply relentless

  • @stevec1972ad
    @stevec1972ad Před 8 lety +40

    Goddamn!! what a genius bassist!

  • @rockingv
    @rockingv Před 8 lety +202

    I'm 69 and have just started learning to play bass .... Having watched this I'm unsure whether I should just give up or strive to get 1% as good as this fellow is ..... Sod it I'll carry on .......

  • @joshmcdzz6925
    @joshmcdzz6925 Před rokem +3

    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..

  • @FranoKakarigi
    @FranoKakarigi Před 3 lety +4

    What a timing and sense for improvisation and sound! Abe is a legend!

  • @coldwar1977
    @coldwar1977 Před 3 lety +13

    when grandpa played his bass, everything gathered around him and felt happy

  • @rlagzdins
    @rlagzdins Před 7 lety +9

    Ohhh, man!!! God surely is with You! Amazing...

  • @Take5Geri
    @Take5Geri Před 3 lety +1

    Mr Laboriel you are one amazing artist....from start to finish....so cool.....so creative !!! LOVE your bass!!!!

  • @noname-ox1rj
    @noname-ox1rj Před 2 lety +1

    He was born in Mexico City, he had a brother, named Johnny Laboriel, in Mexico city, he was a good spanish Rock singer.
    And his sister Esperanza.

  • @MarcAnthem
    @MarcAnthem Před 7 lety +57

    if you appreciate music, you appreciate this.

  • @CorporaMedicina
    @CorporaMedicina Před 7 lety +27

    This young man has a potential...keep an eye on him :-)

  • @tonychira3868
    @tonychira3868 Před 3 lety +1

    My all time bass mentor. I have learnt alot since from 'The bass Walk' to this. Amazing

  • @someone-ob6so
    @someone-ob6so Před 4 lety +1

    I could listen to this all day. AMAZING!!!

  • @ruthlessadmin
    @ruthlessadmin Před 8 lety +21

    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).

    • @skyboundzoo
      @skyboundzoo Před 8 lety +1

      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!

    • @bearlop
      @bearlop Před 8 lety +3

      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.

    • @tmobilesucks3090
      @tmobilesucks3090 Před 7 lety

      statikreg Yeah your a thud plucker, there is nothing like shaking the whole stage.

    • @spearmintlatios9047
      @spearmintlatios9047 Před 2 lety

      How’s bass going?

  • @purdysanchez
    @purdysanchez Před 3 lety +3

    Love this man's playing and his spirit.

  • @adrianbrome6652
    @adrianbrome6652 Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @wildlifestationsbundanoon9689

    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!!

  • @billsmith2815
    @billsmith2815 Před 9 lety +7

    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.

  • @bjdee1437
    @bjdee1437 Před 3 lety +3

    Incredible instrument in the hands of a magical player. Awesome.

  • @bandicoot5412
    @bandicoot5412 Před 3 lety +2

    Pure and natural, excellence, much thanks for the art.

  • @gratefulsweat8742
    @gratefulsweat8742 Před 3 lety +1

    His joy becomes our joy. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @vivekanand9333
    @vivekanand9333 Před 8 lety +5

    THAT WAS ONE GREAT BASS SOLO I EVER HEARD!

  • @dpfghela
    @dpfghela Před 3 lety +6

    I’m an artist and I absolutely know that look! Best I can describe It’s the joy of creation, of craft. And there’s an immense sense of your own ability! Excellent work there!!!!

  • @caseylipok8161
    @caseylipok8161 Před 5 lety +1

    Love to see his still playing! 👍👍👍👍 incredible musician!

  • @umami0247
    @umami0247 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful playing and beautiful basses!look at that those eight string works of art.

  • @iamfugazi1969
    @iamfugazi1969 Před 9 lety +9

    I'm a guitar player, not a bass player and I love this...great player and a great builder!!

  • @ricksanford3381
    @ricksanford3381 Před 6 lety +6

    That dude's bass playing just made sweet, sweet love to my ears.

  • @Mokiwa
    @Mokiwa Před 4 lety

    Thanks elder, you put a smile on my face... Bravo

  • @GraceForlu
    @GraceForlu Před 3 lety

    He's Such A Joy To Watch And Listen To. An Absolute Delight. God's Joy & Peace Radiates Through Papa Laboriel. I Just Love Him.

  • @v.pohodegc2202
    @v.pohodegc2202 Před 4 lety +4

    Abraham Laboriel - this is great and phenomenal player!!!

  • @michaelpowell7120
    @michaelpowell7120 Před 3 lety +5

    Immediate groove. You gotta' love this guy.

  • @samaengugih2615
    @samaengugih2615 Před 3 lety +2

    Lot's of love from Kenya, wish we had such bass

  • @xtoman49
    @xtoman49 Před 7 měsíci

    When I grow up, I`m going to buy me one of those. I have always admire the talent of Mr. Laboriel as well as his siblings. God keep on blessing him in his ministry.

  • @jgriftz1905
    @jgriftz1905 Před 5 lety +7

    His hair colour says it all...Legend😍🔥

  • @cynthiaparks6115
    @cynthiaparks6115 Před 6 lety +3

    This one made me take a deep breath of hope to keep practicing!

  • @juanwilliams5310
    @juanwilliams5310 Před 5 lety +2

    Totally amazing. Pure love of music..

  • @mrpositronia
    @mrpositronia Před 3 lety

    Really nice. Abe is such a nice and modest bloke, too. Good to see him having fun.