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  • čas přidán 19. 01. 2017
  • Bill Frisell returns to the Fretboard Journal for another incredible solo video. This time around, he’s intrepreting Bob Dylans’ “A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall ” on his Fender Telecaster.
    Frisell’s Telecaster is heavily modified: A TK Smith neck pickup and a Seymour Duncan Little ’59 bridge pickup; Gibson-scale length neck (done by JW Black); and custom art by Terry Turrell. On this recording, he’s playing through a a Strymon Flint pedal and a Gibson GA-50T amp.
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Komentáře • 372

  • @eelalien
    @eelalien Před 7 lety +14

    Allowing a tune to truly "breathe"... to me, it's Bill's greatest contribution to solo guitar performance and music, in general.

    • @written12
      @written12 Před rokem +1

      So well put. He never plays a song whose melody he doesn’t love and respect and, for all his adornments and wandering, never fails to serve.

    • @ajb625
      @ajb625 Před 3 měsíci

      Great Call! Allowing it to breathe...such an underutilized discipline.

  • @gefnuppland4810
    @gefnuppland4810 Před 7 lety +60

    please God let this man live for another 200 year

    • @lorenzo6mm
      @lorenzo6mm Před 3 lety

      the best Telecaster player ever

    • @avtobus1234
      @avtobus1234 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lorenzo6mm he and Roy Buchanan, imo! :)

  • @cmatschke
    @cmatschke Před 7 lety +102

    Beautiful. More like a ritual than a performance. Just wonderful.

  • @steveb9325
    @steveb9325 Před 5 lety +33

    This made me cry. Made me think of the Vietnam war and all lost to it! tears....
    It's so beautiful and yet haunting.
    Reminds me of bagpipes. Thank you sir.

  • @glen7695
    @glen7695 Před 7 lety +15

    Bill Frisell has such an intriguing and elusive sound. He creates a beautiful ambiance, but his sound never gets muddy.

  • @pletonicsolids
    @pletonicsolids Před 7 lety +87

    His picking technique is awesome. He is constantly changing where he picks for a different sound.

    • @pletonicsolids
      @pletonicsolids Před 7 lety +11

      It's second nature to him.

    • @harriheinsoo
      @harriheinsoo Před 5 lety +2

      also, notice the way he frets the notes (with a subtle vibrato) and bends the neck to create a floating sound. a true master.

    • @celticbastardson2599
      @celticbastardson2599 Před 3 lety +2

      If you don't look, it seems there's multiple musicians having a conversation.

    • @purvisvandongen4258
      @purvisvandongen4258 Před 2 lety

      look at you, learning to play guitar

  • @lifeenvironments
    @lifeenvironments Před rokem +6

    What an unexpected delight. There's magic in simple and uncomplicated. Exquisite.

  • @freeseguitar-np4mh
    @freeseguitar-np4mh Před rokem +6

    Such a moving musician, thank you Bill for sharing your emotional connection with us.

  • @andrewhenderson8320
    @andrewhenderson8320 Před 4 lety +8

    Every time I here beautiful sounds like this it's reminds me of walking with my old dog in the mountains of Scotland stunning

  • @heartpath1
    @heartpath1 Před 4 lety +12

    I think it’s natural, as a musician matures, to move beyond complexity and information, back to simplicity and purity. Bill says so much with so little. He connects so deeply with the melody that he is always in the song. I imagine Dylan would really enjoy this, even if (maybe) he wouldn’t admit it 😆

  • @jameshannan367
    @jameshannan367 Před 3 lety +7

    Another illuminating, haunting, soulful and beautiful interpretation by Bill Frisell. Thank you Bill

  • @pj_day
    @pj_day Před 6 lety +14

    This has become one of my favorite guitar performances ever.

  • @johnnorth9355
    @johnnorth9355 Před 6 lety +51

    Came across this purely by accident and almost clicked away straight away but the tone of the telecaster caught my attention and I persevered. Boy am I glad I did. A stunning rendition that has made me immediately re-think how music can be done. Outstanding.

    • @brandex2011
      @brandex2011 Před 3 lety +2

      I did the same thing with Bill’s version of ‘Surfer Girl’. Bypassed it for a long time and finally thought “Bill Frisell” and enjoyed a wonderful experience. Same with this vid.

  • @Putaspellonyou
    @Putaspellonyou Před 7 lety +151

    like everything frisell does, this is simply transcendent. would fender PLEASE do a bill frisell signature model?

    • @AdrianWhyte
      @AdrianWhyte Před 5 lety +27

      Truthfully, Signature models really are a gimmick anyway... Bill Frisell has his own sound on any guitar he plays, so how do you make a signature model of that? 🧐

    • @steveshadforth
      @steveshadforth Před 4 lety +1

      Twat

    • @bernardogui3933
      @bernardogui3933 Před 4 lety +3

      Mr X well, is true that Fender, like any company, wants our money. But, in my humble opinion, they do interesting marketing things that allows new generations to play the guitar and, of course, buy a Fender. best regards.

    • @Flat5Henry
      @Flat5Henry Před 3 lety +6

      Yeah, have Fender do a sig and Bill will be playing something different three times over by the time the sig hits the street, lol! And good on him!
      That TK Smith pickup sounds divine!!!

    • @JakeSoffer
      @JakeSoffer Před 2 lety +2

      I don't think he *needs* a signature model, but...if Fender made a reissue of the Telecaster he's playing in this video, I'd be all over it. That thing is gorgeous.

  • @19501960
    @19501960 Před 2 lety +9

    sometimes music stops you in your tracks, this is an example of it.

  • @jaysewall1
    @jaysewall1 Před 4 lety +7

    It is that virus time, so I am a musician out-of-work; but every time I pick up my guitar this is the song that come out of me. One of Dylan's many wonders! And this instrumental version with variations on ever verse and chorus too. So wonderful...so wonderful.

  • @stevecooper7087
    @stevecooper7087 Před 5 lety +7

    Whenever I see Bill play I can never tell if his technical skill guides his play or his intuition so it must be a perfect blend of both. I always get drawn in for the duration.

  • @davidr.9040
    @davidr.9040 Před 3 lety +8

    This is a really cool solo performance. I love how he makes the melody resonate over a wash of melodic overtones if that makes sense. I feel like his playing captures the way the song has resonated with people throughout the years since it was written.

  • @Partybob1
    @Partybob1 Před 6 lety +22

    This goes into my ears and straight past my brain to my heart.

  • @reidelsass7488
    @reidelsass7488 Před 6 lety +7

    This man has been such an inspiration to me. I met him in the basement practice rooms of the community college I was going to school for music before he played. Got his autograph and have cherished the record ever since. Thank you Bill Frisell.

  • @paulhoughton5164
    @paulhoughton5164 Před měsícem

    Now that’s magic. Who else can make time stand still and look like he’s just making it up as he goes along. I’m just mesmerised by that beautiful sound

  • @joeboonmusic4004
    @joeboonmusic4004 Před 7 lety +32

    I'm convinced this is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard. What effortless mastery.

    • @andyholtz4710
      @andyholtz4710 Před 5 lety +4

      That would be Kenny Werner. Eh? Eh? Yeah, you know what I'm talking about ;)

    • @elcentinela1000
      @elcentinela1000 Před 5 lety

      I was in the vicinity of posting your exact same words..!

  • @sunsparkle8443
    @sunsparkle8443 Před rokem +2

    He captures the melodic sense of songs so nicely. His tone and dynamics are great. This is just excellent guitar playing.

  • @mortorsabado
    @mortorsabado Před 7 lety +15

    bill is the coolest...i want to be like him when i am older.

  • @sineqube
    @sineqube Před 7 lety +62

    I have no words for how beautifully you play. Thank you.

  • @pontesieve
    @pontesieve Před 2 lety +2

    I can’t stop listening to this , what a moving rendition of this song , and felt like he was playing this for the world and all its troubles

  • @rsavage42
    @rsavage42 Před rokem +2

    God it’s enough to make you cry

  • @israelcox3570
    @israelcox3570 Před 7 lety +6

    Bill plays with such dynamic... so soothing to hear him play a Dylan tune.

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the sound of that particular guitar. I had just listened to Patti Smith sing at the Nobel Prize in 2016 and was interested in hearing another version and chose this one. I liked it very much.👍👍🇨🇦

  • @dennisjohndreher7258
    @dennisjohndreher7258 Před 5 lety +7

    Every note means something. Awesome!!!

  • @1022rebelreddog
    @1022rebelreddog Před 7 lety +4

    no one out there that's like bill. he can put his touch on all kinds of music...Lucinda Williams hwy 20..etc

  • @aaronaragon7838
    @aaronaragon7838 Před rokem +2

    I just felt like time froze...what a master.

  • @zenguy7711
    @zenguy7711 Před 4 měsíci +2

    An absolute genius!!

  • @alexdante
    @alexdante Před 7 lety +3

    I can easily watch him playing solo for weeks!

  • @UnknownUser-tb8gw
    @UnknownUser-tb8gw Před 7 lety +3

    one of the greatest guitarplayers of all times

  • @jime6688
    @jime6688 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Coolest looking tele I’ve ever seen.

  • @kenmier9789
    @kenmier9789 Před rokem +2

    Heard this two days ago; it’s haunted me since then. Someone mentioned Dylan’s lyrics. Mr. Frisell makes it ok not to use words to achieve the same effect.

  • @BaljakTuners
    @BaljakTuners Před 2 měsíci

    like a face drowing on his guitar...two week ago he play in my town with this guitar and his trio...top milion concert...

  • @CBbehereNOW
    @CBbehereNOW Před 4 lety +1

    Mr. Frisell is a treasure of the Universe ❤

  • @stephenlandry9061
    @stephenlandry9061 Před 5 lety +1

    His playing takes you on a journey

  • @LayneRussell
    @LayneRussell Před 7 lety +12

    Ah, Bill, such music for the heart and soul. Thank you.

  • @betterthantelly2993
    @betterthantelly2993 Před 5 lety +1

    Ah a musician who happens to play guitar. And what an astounding musician you are Mr Frisell

  • @elliotpecora737
    @elliotpecora737 Před 5 lety +3

    I love how it starts very loosely around the melody and then slowly gets tighter towards the end. Bravo!

  • @wny1162
    @wny1162 Před rokem

    Never have understood all the enthusiasm about this player. Have seen him live and have listened to him. Have been a jazz lover for over 50 years. Everything he plays ses to take a lot of effort. Yes nice sound. Ethereal. A little goes a long way for this listener.

  • @barristanselmy2758
    @barristanselmy2758 Před 6 lety +1

    Good god, what an amazing slice of music. Bob should hear this.

  • @gregarnold1696
    @gregarnold1696 Před 4 lety +5

    Bill has that same power as Charlie Haden when they play time stops and the love fills the room

  • @ronwood7029
    @ronwood7029 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful tele played expertly by bill

  • @kentaylor8004
    @kentaylor8004 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful is the word.

  • @michael53ish
    @michael53ish Před 2 měsíci

    I loved it then and love it now

  • @vhollund
    @vhollund Před 7 lety +12

    Beautiful sounds from a beautiful mind on a beautiful guitar

  • @normc8169
    @normc8169 Před 5 lety +1

    A musical poetry. Tears felt from my eyes.

  • @PaulHofreiter
    @PaulHofreiter Před 6 lety

    Some people just make the earth a better place. I have come back and listened to this (and Bill’s other Fretboard performances) and they just never get old and are packed with ideas, inspiration, honesty and beauty. It’s hard to choose but I think this is my favorite.

  • @benbarclay5546
    @benbarclay5546 Před rokem

    He puts the "Hope" back in what is after all a pretty apocalyptic song. First time I saw Bill was sitting at his feet at the "People Get Ready" Guelph Jazz Festival in a church. Completely blown away. Bill is unique, one of the great guitarists.

  • @johngeddes7894
    @johngeddes7894 Před 7 lety +2

    This makes a case for less is more. It still speaks volumes, and is enjoyable at the same time. Three snaps in Z formation!

  • @faycalmohamed
    @faycalmohamed Před rokem +1

    Just beautiful.

  • @mikelowe22
    @mikelowe22 Před 5 lety +1

    All I can say is wow..this dude is at one with his instrument, love the fullness of the reverb sound....proof that a tele can be very versatile!!

  • @JohnW335andTele
    @JohnW335andTele Před 7 lety +2

    How appropriate that I clicked on the song. I'm sitting in my car while the rain is coming down and it's forecasted that we're going to get a lot of rain in the next few days.

  • @danielrainville8094
    @danielrainville8094 Před 2 lety +1

    Just perfect!

  • @ChordYoga
    @ChordYoga Před 7 lety +4

    Meets Dylan's timbre on guitar. Stellar and inspiring performance.

  • @palmereldritch8277
    @palmereldritch8277 Před 3 lety +17

    I can only assume the 74 people who disliked this did so because it does not go on forever.

  • @guicasoamillo
    @guicasoamillo Před 7 lety +3

    CONGRATULATIONS and thank you very much Mr. FrisellYour music is like water blowing in peace. Great hug from Madrid

  • @Doug_Seidlitz
    @Doug_Seidlitz Před 2 lety +2

    Gorgeous playing.

  • @Larriex97
    @Larriex97 Před 6 lety +1

    This piece make me feel a kind of melancholy for something that has to do with past and reflection about not near facts... Bill Frisell is amazing

  • @MrJonahWhaler
    @MrJonahWhaler Před 7 lety +1

    bill is always a pleasure to hear and watch... and I gave white pickguard from my strat to my kids for custom design

  • @Bahruse
    @Bahruse Před 7 lety +14

    I appreciate the attention to the sustain.

  • @davidk.8608
    @davidk.8608 Před 7 lety +5

    that brought me to tears! Simply stunning. Thank you.

  • @RobFlaxMusic
    @RobFlaxMusic Před 7 lety +3

    Most beautiful playing on the most beautiful Tele.

  • @tubhair
    @tubhair Před 5 lety +8

    Beautiful. Shows that Dylan’s not only a poet/wordsmith, but writes amazing melodies.

    • @mhoegeman
      @mhoegeman Před 4 lety +4

      i think it's adaptation of an old english folk tune.

  • @gammaraytube
    @gammaraytube Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks Bill. You are an artist. Makes me want to pick up my Telecaster.

  • @johntavers6878
    @johntavers6878 Před 3 lety +1

    I haven't cried this hard in years

  • @boidinktwistie4389
    @boidinktwistie4389 Před 7 lety +5

    just wanted to comment on how awesome that guitar is! also an amazing performance.

  • @JovanMann
    @JovanMann Před rokem +1

    Amazing

  • @sergiodossantosguitarra
    @sergiodossantosguitarra Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks Thanks!! i cant stop listenig!!

  • @raylangley405
    @raylangley405 Před 6 lety +4

    What a wonderful wonderful player you are fantastic !

  • @pierrem.martelli5173
    @pierrem.martelli5173 Před 4 lety +1

    Simply wonderful.

  • @lizday8140
    @lizday8140 Před 5 lety +1

    Took me to the mountain top. Thank you, Dear Sir.

  • @ThisCreaturesFeatures
    @ThisCreaturesFeatures Před rokem +1

    Suffocatingly beautiful, Thank You.

  • @thomas.merchel
    @thomas.merchel Před 2 měsíci

    That´s just about as genius as it can get :-)

  • @martindanburen1994
    @martindanburen1994 Před 7 lety +2

    You said it. Excellent job Bill! Sweet sounds! That is one fine Tele.

  • @Killamixtape
    @Killamixtape Před 7 lety +4

    This melody is so charming!

  • @edtrively8061
    @edtrively8061 Před 7 lety +11

    perfectly timed release. beautiful.

  • @LA-zc9rg
    @LA-zc9rg Před 8 měsíci

    What tone and a feeling for dynamics. Helluva a player.

  • @davemassie3726
    @davemassie3726 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you, I feel so much better. sweet playing & tone. less is more!

  • @jipes
    @jipes Před 7 lety +3

    Such a beautiful rendition and inventive comping

  • @evantapper5924
    @evantapper5924 Před 6 lety +2

    Simply splendid.

  • @aureliomalva
    @aureliomalva Před 6 lety

    so much delicacy, so much subtlety, so much Art!

  • @MrJohnr47
    @MrJohnr47 Před 3 lety +2

    I really need to see him live.

  • @joseph-ow1hf
    @joseph-ow1hf Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for posting. This made my day.Not just great technique but wonderful interpretation of the song.

  • @joelboultinghouse863
    @joelboultinghouse863 Před 4 lety

    Here in Louisiana tonight, this is hitting home. Beauty and sorrow.

  • @TheGtk444
    @TheGtk444 Před 5 lety

    Wow. This guy is what we refer to as........an ARTIST. That was art. Wow.

  • @18echosf
    @18echosf Před 3 lety

    So simple and stunning at the same time. What a player.

  • @Miggymel1
    @Miggymel1 Před 4 lety

    Good....good....medicine.
    Thank you so much.

  • @bernardogui3933
    @bernardogui3933 Před 4 lety

    Bill is a force of nature like the air or the water.

  • @whitetigress7448
    @whitetigress7448 Před 7 lety +2

    Lovely. So nice.

  • @drogonaut
    @drogonaut Před 7 lety +3

    Wonderful, thank you!

  • @claumonas
    @claumonas Před 7 lety +9

    THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU.

  • @zbs2363
    @zbs2363 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy made me buy a telecaster. Please come back to Berlin as soon as pandemic is over

  • @kilimanjarno
    @kilimanjarno Před 6 lety +3

    a beautiful song beautifully interpreted.

  • @EamonnSeoigh
    @EamonnSeoigh Před 2 lety

    A whole lot of love in there.........

  • @DuneAquaViva
    @DuneAquaViva Před 7 lety +3

    Gorgeous..love that pick up too.!