Homeskoolin’ Volume 42, Tom Bukovac, “The Genius of Gordon Mote”
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- A chat with one of the most fascinating musicians and fascinating people i have ever known. Well class, everything i always preach to you about...touch, feel, phrasing....its all here in spades....hope you enjoy.
Gordon’s website is gordonmote.com
Paypal tip jar is tombukovac@gmail.com
One of his longest videos he has done, and was never in front of the camera himself. Didn’t make it about himself but instead shared with us all, some of the magic he gets to see on a regular basis. Well done.
THIS!
"when it's natural, there ain't nothing like music."----oh, buddy; that's a phrase.
Make shirts out of it
This channel is such a gift. Thank you, Tom.
We need the Gordon Mote T shirt that says” If you have to think about it... your too late😎”
Yes, please!!
I'm in!
+1
Hell yes
In braille please
Dude that is some nasty stroke. Absolutely INCREDIBLE player. This man is one of the splendors of the creator of the universe. A true open channel.
God bless Mr Mote.I am legally blind but never let that stop me from enjoying the greatness of music and being a musician.His words are very inspiring to anyone and everyone.This made my day and brought tears to my eyes.Thank you for this and it will be my go to if i ever get down about my situation.
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@@SteveHarvey272 I have noticed that since my vision became impaired approx 25 years ago i notice sounds frequencies timing and pitch errors that the others guys in the bands i play with are not aware of and also i notice how loud everybody is playing and who is not blending into the rest of the band.Yes i do believe when a sense is reduced the other senses are strengthened.Thank you for your comment.
@@bobby9727 Way to stay positive brother. Do your thing!
@@LoungeOfSound Thank you The Los Castro Trio.Music drumming and most recently guitar has been my pleasures in life.Keep on keepin on. Lol
I could listen to this ALL DAY!
Thank you Tom. Thank you Gordon.
This literally brought me to tears .. just full blown ugly crying at 840 am lol! Thanks Tom! And thank you Gordon! Such a BLESSING on this earth.
My God that dude can bring a grown man to tears in 3 chords
deltafit yeah, but what WERE those chords??!!
@@paulhicks3595 it doesn't matter
I laughed out loud when Gordon said, "you can sit here and make stuff up......" And I said, " YOU can!" at the same time Tom said it.
Those are some of the most beautiful "wrong fingerings" I've ever heard!
This wasn't just about the genius of the incredible Gordon Mote... this was also about the genius of the man, Tom Bukovac. Thank you Buk for being so generous with your wisdom, friends, and family! You sir, are a prince among men. God bless you, sir!!
Hey Tom, I hope you are having as much fun making this as we are watching it. What you are doing is priceless and I can´t thank you enough. You are the best thing that came out of this shitty year. Thank you so much.
This comment sums it up very well. Well said Hugo.
Facts.
agree
So many great points summed up in your statement.
Thank You
Dear Tom. I'm sitting here in Glasgow (Scotland) still in self isolation watching the rain clouds gather. This really brightened up my day. Thank you for your time over the last few months and for a glimpse into your world. I hope you keep posting please keep safe and well.
I guess Glasgow and Edinburgh have something in common after all... ;) Same here!
No I'm not playing out of tune, I'm being vintage!
Haha yes!!
I'm going to use that one
Lmao loved that one !
I loved that "if you have to think about it you're too late." The amount of gratitude this gentleman has is so inspirational. Great video Tom.
It didn't sink in till Gordon mentioned that Nashville is one of the last cities where actual music is being made.
SRH I was just saying that to my wife. It is heartbreaking to watch what has happened to the session world.
@@chrislestermusic Exactly. Just think in twenty years there may not be any traditional music being played in any city.
7:15 Holly shit, dude is smoothing gliding over the keyboard and suddenly BANG. Groove overload.
Edit: after watching a half hour video like it was 5 minutes, I understand why Tom loves this dude so much. Not only a fantastic player, the guy is extremely charismatic. Thanks for this, Tom and Gordon.
Such a great episode. So stoked to hear him mention Madison as well. She's incredible.
I got so excited when he started describing her cause I HOPED it would be her! I saw her on Valentines day 2020 at the Palace theater opening for Iron and Wine and Calexico. My first time hearing her - Amazing live performer and band especially as a trio. I think she stole the show.
What was her last name?
@@mattolsen5656 Cunningham
She’s so great. Reminds me of Joni.
@@leiferickson3183 Same! I just had a feeling he was talking about her. I hope to see her live some day.
This gentleman’s playing nearly brought me to tears, instantly transported me to my childhood watching my father play who was also an exceptional musician, thank you!! The beauty of music, taking us through time and back!!
Even my dad, who is a Baptist preacher, knows who Gordon Mote is!! He's played on so many gospel albums and Gaither videos. He is blessed!!
That’s right Tim. Gordon is such a humble human. He’s been to our church and is an amazing talent.
We watch him all the time on Gaither Homecoming... he’s absolutely amazing!!
Very good singer too!
Thank you for telling me where I know Gordon from! (Gaither videos) It was driving me crazy!
It's just so incredibly REAL, the talent, the humility, everything. It really is like coming up for fresh air.
Yes, one of a kind🧡
Sundayskoolin'! Great spiritual lesson about being ourselves musically.. with what God has gifted us.
“Phrasing is just telling a story.” That’s what I needed to hear. Thanks Gordon and Tom.
This is awesome Tommy boy. I've watched a few things with Gordon, he is amazing. Only one thing missing. Gordon needs a Home Skoolin' t-shirt. Get me a size, and I'll buy it and send to you. And you present it to him, from the Home Skoolin' Class.
Donny Hall I just wrote that! Or at least a mug!😂
Classy Act, cheers to you mate!
@@michaelholmes9874 I can do either or. Just decide. I know Tom has an address he receives things at. I just don't know where.
I can’t wait for Gordon’s channel to start up. I believe the series will be called “ Insights “ if I remember correctly. Tom mentioned it after this episode aired. Gordon is clearly a very special and unique talent. Combine that with his level of humility and great conversational skill...it will be the piano version of HomeSkoolin. Gordon is truly a treasure as is Tom. The definition of authenticity. These guys could have an enormous amount of ego but I don’t even detect a hint. So refreshing.
@@jordandangelo180 yeah they don't have the big head like the big name artist's out there. Those guys forget who pays them. If we stop buying they are out of work. But Tom and Gordon are 2 of the most down to earth guys. You can tell they are in it for the love of music. Because if they were in it for the millions like the rest. The could and would, very easily. But they like what they do, are happy, like the people they are with every day on sessions and obviously are having a great time. So what's better than that. That to me isn't work. It's getting payed to have fun with good friends. And at the end of the day, having something to show for it that will stand the test of time.
What a class act. We’re so lucky to have Mr. Mote in our midsts.
Gordon seems like the most genuine person. When he was describing this "female guitarist/vocalist" I knew he was thinking of Madison Cunningham. He's absolutely right about her. 100% amazing.
Thanks Tom! A lifetime’s worth of master class material in 28 minutes. Should go straight to the Library of Congress. Google can’t be trusted to properly preserve this one for the ages
So inspiring. Okay, so I know this is going to be stuck at the bottom of the comments, but here goes. Watching and listening to Tom play has taught me one very important thing, and that is the value of playing for the song, and especially following the singers. I've noticed that when Tom is playing, he never runs through scales, he plays phrases. I haven't heard any 'bad habits.' It's really like he's having a conversation. And I think Gordon reinforces that idea, that music is not necessarily about technique, it's about feeling. I will remember his quote, 'If you're thinking about it, you're too late.' So true. Thanks, Tom. Thanks, Gordon.
" Use what the good Lord gave you" thank you Gordon for that awesome lesson!
Everyone told my daughter she couldn't sing.
So I showed her Howlin' Wolf.
She sings. It's not like everyone else wants it to be, but it's just as great as anything anyone expressed - it's another instrument. You need to practice, learn, then you can flex and flow.
7:36! This guy is absolutely amazing! What a sweet, godly man! Definitely pulling on my heart strings! Groove at 7:36! Seriously amazing
Gordon is so inspiring and a sweetheart of a gentleman. Now I see why you love him so much.
This just made my shit week perfect. Thanks for this Tom. Send our best to Gordon.
Gordon has this music that adds Life, an indelible strength of the intelligent Musician. Nothing is by chance. GOD bless you more and more Tom bucovak and Gordon Mote
Never heard of Gordon prior to this, but he's already one of my favorites. Awesome.
You may not have heard "of" him, but you've heard him on a lot of stuff.
Gordon said it....Blessed! You guys are blessed and you bless us! What a gift!
So easy to see why one would be drawn to him and his gift.. so special..
"Listen to every type of music. Even if it's not your cup of tea." Great advice.
What a sweetheart and face-melter! Thanks for interviewing Gordon. You just made my day.
“The Genius of Gordon Mote”
So fitting a Title for this episode.
Thank You Gordon and thank you Tom.
Very much appreciate you sharing with us as we'd not likely have exposure to gifted individuals such as Mr. Mote.
"that's some bad shit bro" hahaha man, that's straight fire piano playing.
Wow! What a beautiful human being! What a life lesson to hear, and not only his amazing piano playing, someone like that. And the same goes to you! Thank you! God bless!
Him just messing around is so beautiful I'm tearing up
The best 28 minutes 23 seconds of my day...No, make that...in my life! All I can say is WOW!!
that dude gave me chills with his playing.. sheesh
Hey Tom, I’m 61 years old and didn’t think I could ever again be as inspired as I am right now. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing human with me. I wish I’d heard this when I was 10 but now I feel it’s not too late. Love your show and thank you again for sharing yourself and these amazing people.
Tom, you are opening a world to folks like me that haven't learned all of these session players names! What an amazing and interesting gent Gordon is! Thank you once again!!!!
This has absolutely made my day. What a joy and privilege to have access to the wisdom of these players. Thank you so much Tom
Thank you Tom for sharing what has to be one of the best and most heartfelt videos CZcams has had the good fortune to host, That short section on phrasing near the end was beyond anything. Thank you
Hearing Tom and Gordon play and discuss music makes me realize deeply, how sucky of a musician I am and will always be. My god given talent is....... something. else......
I just listened to Gordon's recommendation of Madison Cunningham. All I can say is WOW.Her live solo performance of Something to Believe In is amazing
This gentlemen doesn't need vision . ...he plays through the eyes of his soul.....what an incredible talent . Thanks .
7:34 like bro... damn. Thank you so much for your content, Tom.
And 23:58
That man is honest to God, and getting paid back enormously.
This was among the best 23 minutes I've ever spent on social media. Tom, I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel... just this afternoon. Gordon, your music has blessed and inspired me for years. I'm very thankful for this video, and will go back and listen again. Thank you both.
Wow
What a beautifully expressive, insightful and inspirational person
You weren’t kidding, Gordon has it all going on.
what a privilege it is to meet incredible humans like Gordon. I could sit and watch him play for hours. Thanks Uncle Larry! 💙👍
So good. As a piano player myself, I'm fascinated by his fingerings. He almost never uses his right pinky. And tends to not use his left thumb. So unique.
I noticed that too. Wild.
It was only at the end did iI realize my face was sore from smiling the whole time I was watching.
Thanks boys, I needed to smile right now. Music is magic.
This mans musical powers are matched by his positivity and enthusiasm. I enjoyed this so much! Very inspiring and awesome!
My mom was blind and I grew up watching her play piano every day thanks for just remembering me thank you so much
Oh man. What an episode. His playing makes me crying.... cause its so wonderful... what a gifted, humble and wise man... thanks very much for sharing this to us. 🙏🏻
Gordon is just profound. I come back to this video often! “Don’t let your fear hold you back.” Man!
this is one of the greatest things ever
Gordon's playing is out of this world. It's almost shocking. The way he pivots and adds all that flavor is mind blowing. Pure inspiration.
That was extraordinary. What a gift you guys both have and it's beautiful how you share it in your work. Thank you for inviting us into a space that is very sacred. I'm deeply moved.
The key nugget in this complete video for me in particular was Gorden's statement " if you have to think about it its too late " I needed to hear that right now with my playing!
This is the best channel on youtube for guitarists .... or any musician really.
Hi Tom, could you pass over a sincere thank you to Gordon from me please?
I had a problem with my sound for the last couple of years. My problem was I always sounded like me, whatever guitar i played and whatever style i played. I now know that that's my style and there is no point pretending otherwise. Whether I'm good or bad that's my voice.
The man is a marvel 🤘
Hey Tom, if you saw my comment the other day asking for this interview you’ll understand how delighted I am. This is a GREAT addition to the already amazing content on your channel. Just tremendous, what a player, what a philosophy, what a touch, what an ear! Thank you! JD next please! Or a drummer, such musicality so often overlooked. 😉
Most of us here are obviously musicians who have come here to learn, but we are music fans foremost. Thank you Tom for sharing your gifts, and Gordon's gifts. This is real.
Wow. That was an absolutely priceless lesson on music and life. Mr. Mote is the real deal. Thank you for sharing this, Tom.
Gordon Motes...quite possibly the best musician on earth right now. Definitely top 5.
ow man gotta say, this dude is a gift for this earth
This guy....made me so happy and grateful for what I have with his wisdom and beautiful notes. Absolutely wonderful human beeing. Thank you Tom for this great, great episode.
Madison Cunningham is UNREAL! Love hearing her name mentioned on this great show.
Damn, Mr. Gordon Mote is soo good. I'm watching this again so many months later and it still hits me right in the feels. What an incredibly humble, gracious and kind man.
Thank you Tom, this gentleman is the real deal. His musicianship is indeed a blessing to those around him.
Ill always love watching and listening to Gordon Mote playing and singing
No surprisingly amazing piano playing... incredible phrasing and chord voicings...
But is no one else amazed at what he did with that iPhone???
Love him! Man what a cat! Listening to him play is such a pleasure. Love hearing his foot tap out steady time, and the amount of syncopation and play/feel in his brilliant note selection. Phrasing
What is this gold? I cannot even process it! So wise and heavy. Thank you, Tom and Gordon! You once again enrich my life and keep me on my own path. Having a rolling rock for the both of you.
I love Gordon and his music has spoken to me over the years. I always look for his new music because I know it’s going to fly off the charts and into our hearts. I appreciate you having Gordon on your show and I will be a new subscriber.
Tom, can you expand on what Gordon said about "Singing on the backside." (and frontside)? What does that mean exactly? Such a great episode as usual! I love these session guy interviews for so many reasons.
He means before the beat or a little after the beat. The feel . The stones are a little before
@@nickd8289 Some of the stones are early (like Mick, maybe?) but Charlie & Keith typically play so much by feel/vibe song by song, have that push-pull thing going on in most songs that is, to me, anyway, a huge part of their ‘lovable funk’… I know that when tighter, more technical/trained musicians (i.e., Chuck & Darryl) play with them they must really have to ‘give it up & go with the flow’. (And, to be fair, they have tightened the Stones up in a great way over the years)
My god, when he hit that first real bluesy groove I just burst out laughing. That’s the only reaction that makes sense for such a ridiculous talent. Blowin’ my mind here Tom. Thanks for introducing us to another of the greats!
Oh my god Tom check out Madison Cunningham! She's amazing!
“We’d play music for free, because it’s just in you”. Gordon fuckin nailed it right there brother. Spittin truth!!
Giving the glory to God. Way to go!🤘🏻
This is one of those where you come back like once a year and watch it again. So dang good
What a sweet human being. Great start to my day!
Tom, sadly I’m just getting around to watching this. Tears throughout the whole video. When he talks about “the hang”....awww. That hit me so hard because that’s the one thing I love about playing in a group. And when he starts grooving on some gospel...just chills. This has been a super treat. BIG THANKS to Gordon for taking the time for the interview and THANK YOU for interviewing him and sharing this video with all of us.
Wow, just wow. What a beautiful individual. I could listen to him play and talk all day! And imagine doing this for a living - playing and hanging with such "cats" and getting paid for doing it! Damn Tom, not fair! Not fair at all!
Thanks for this one! What a treat!
Tom and Gordon thank you so very much.❤ listening to you both talk and seeing Gordon play was just absolutely wonderful
Tom and Gordon, generous with your spirit and talent, thank you for that. Some people could go to music school for 4 years and never hear those nuggets.
I hadn't had a good cry in a while. What a beautiful man. No wonder you've been raving about this guy since you started these sessions.
Your not gonna hear anything better from a better person today than from Gordon Mote! Thank you
Love this dude and his humility. He knows he is gifted and knows where it comes from! I’m inspired!
Oh my God. For once words escape me. Hey Tom.....I see why you want to be a session man. Who wouldn't want to spend every working day with these amazing people? Thank you so much for sharing the session experience & these amazing musicians, like yourself, with the rest of us. You are the man.
Omg! 11 mins in...felt like crying for the grace that he knows God has given him! Wow..