Al Di Meola on Feeling Rhythm

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  • Al Di Meola demonstrates the importance of feeling the rhythm in your playing. You can watch the full interview with Al here: tinyurl.com/bdepfabz
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  • @zappafrk
    @zappafrk Рік тому +53

    Rick's got the 16th notes going on with his right foot 🤣

  • @DaneMutters
    @DaneMutters Рік тому +159

    Al's interpretation of rhythms within arpeggios is one of the things that I find so fascinating about his music. He can take an ordinary major or minor chord and make it into something phenomenal just by syncopating and adding a little embellishment. It may sound simple, but it's incredibly hard to do at that level. Thanks for sharing this, Rick and Al.

    • @monsieurgolem3392
      @monsieurgolem3392 Рік тому +5

      Yes, that's what I love about his style.

    • @leevikiviranta9071
      @leevikiviranta9071 2 місяці тому +1

      Exactly! How he handle the rhythm makes it interesting. He has very good timing. Latin genes...and strong own style. Hard to copy....

  • @DennisMorassut
    @DennisMorassut 7 місяців тому +12

    Al Di has always been genius to me, the culmination of Jazz, Rock, and Mediterranean (Latin, Spanish Flamenco, etc) fusion. How one man can cross so many boundaries is mind boggling. His sense of rhythm and playing around the beat is incredible. I've only have had the privilege of seeing him live twice (solo in the early 2000s and with Return to Forever in the later 2000s) and both were incredible performances. He will remain as one of my all time favorite guitarists and artists; a painter of incredible musical lines and phrases. Cheers all.

  • @leeDs718
    @leeDs718 Рік тому +33

    TO THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW:
    at 1:10 he's playing Milonga Del Angel and at 2:10 he's playing Café 1930- both by Astor Piazzolla, one of Al's fav composers

    • @ErlendFlatin
      @ErlendFlatin Рік тому +1

      everything up to 1:10 is part of his arrangement of Milonga Del Angel as well

  • @OriginalRaveParty
    @OriginalRaveParty Рік тому +52

    Incredible. It's like Flamenco, Cuban, Classical and Jazzy all in one. Soulful.

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 Рік тому +3

      now you know where polyphia got their sound from

    • @TitoSilversax
      @TitoSilversax Рік тому

      @@paveantelic7876 I’d argue polyphia is more neosoul future bass type riffs in an instrumental prog rock context

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 Рік тому

      @@TitoSilversax add some math rock in there and you'd be about correct lol

    • @Deamonition
      @Deamonition 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@paveantelic7876 why did you bring Polyphia into this video.................

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 11 місяців тому

      @@Deamonition why not?

  • @andradejunior9681
    @andradejunior9681 6 місяців тому +7

    This man is a rhythm machine not to mention his ability to shred like crazy.

  • @Mike-rw2nh
    @Mike-rw2nh Рік тому +64

    Al Di Meola casually demonstrates that music is the mathematics of emotion.
    Good Lord, I love this ‘after hours’ channel more than the flagship one. Mr. Beato, students will be pouring over your content far into the future. That’s one hell of a legacy, good sir.

  • @sagarkapoor9892
    @sagarkapoor9892 Рік тому +23

    Rick please bring back orchestration videos and maybe interview arrangers. I am forever grateful to your videos for teaching me so much.🙏🙏

  • @svenlindemann5084
    @svenlindemann5084 Рік тому +9

    I love that Strawberry Fields Forever interpretation !!!

  • @davestephens6421
    @davestephens6421 Рік тому +26

    Nobody has a feel like Al. He is a one off!!!!
    And more importantly he has the technique to do it....he is a total master.

  • @JDCareyMusic
    @JDCareyMusic Рік тому +103

    Casino is one of my all-time favorite albums. Al di is one of those guys that is so monumentally talented that I can't decide if I should just quit guitar or dedicate every second to it.

    • @Reyajh
      @Reyajh Рік тому

      :)) ...lolz

    • @freesk8
      @freesk8 Рік тому +18

      Don't compare yourself to others. Just work to improve according to our own nature.

    • @leonerdothe13th32
      @leonerdothe13th32 Рік тому +1

      Casino is such a classic!

    • @Me-tuber
      @Me-tuber Рік тому +9

      Some have quit, we have no news from them so get after it!

    • @dominicdemercurio7933
      @dominicdemercurio7933 Рік тому +2

      Casino is superhuman.

  • @14sounds
    @14sounds Рік тому +3

    I think the most important thing about this Al di Meola's show is Rick's leg, which gives the right rhythm and his "woooo" time-to-time, which sets the direction of improvisation. Without it, this video wouldn't be as good as it is.

    • @jayellis2939
      @jayellis2939 Рік тому

      Rick's left leg would fit in well in a family gathering of mine. Everyone in my family does this,minus my father. Great clip.

  • @josephshultz6726
    @josephshultz6726 2 місяці тому +1

    I had the pleasure and good fortune of seeing Al play in Naples, FL a few years ago in a small venue. What a wonderful evening I'll not forget.

  • @DanielNabyl
    @DanielNabyl Рік тому +8

    Him and Yamandu Costa are two of the best guitarists when it comes to rhythmic virtuosity. Yamandu is something else for me, but you cannot not feel in love with Al Meola's feeling and unique touch...

  • @ScottWaldenGuitar
    @ScottWaldenGuitar Рік тому +14

    Incredible guitar player. Definitely one of a kind.

  • @moil6384
    @moil6384 Рік тому +1

    props for not crying and trembling when al di meola asks you to play along

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet Рік тому +41

    His switch in the rhythmic pattern at 0:15 actually is incorporating the temporal organization known as “clave” in Afro-Cuban music (2-3 Son clave to be exact). If it sounds like it has a Buena Vista Social Club type of vibe then this is why. What an immense talent Al is.

    • @Davide_LP
      @Davide_LP Рік тому +2

      Are you sure? It doesn't sound like a 3-2 clave to me

    • @serseriherif9530
      @serseriherif9530 Рік тому +2

      Latin swing my man, saborrr

    • @ultramet
      @ultramet Рік тому +1

      @@Davide_LP you are correct. It’s actually 2-3 clave

    • @aleaallee
      @aleaallee 7 місяців тому

      @@serseriherif9530 Asucarr

  • @boni254
    @boni254 Рік тому +2

    With a Conde guitar from Madrid. Fantastic !!!

  • @sodthelotayou3712
    @sodthelotayou3712 Рік тому +15

    Seen him live twice in Spain at Cartagena jazz wow! He's so good to watch close up and he has such a great rapport with Spanish audiences. My regret is that I never saw him play with his friend Paco, that would've been a trip to guitar heaven.

  • @leightnite3056
    @leightnite3056 Рік тому +7

    This part has been sticking w me since you released the full vid, absolutely the most important thing, rythym! So glad you've put this section up on its own!

  • @PhillipJ
    @PhillipJ Рік тому +3

    There is no and will ever be another Al….pure genius!!

  • @paulw575
    @paulw575 Рік тому +3

    I don't know if I was more blown away by the accuracy and control of his left hand, or right hand. The accuracy of the picking and strumming was amazing.

    • @maxwellblakely7952
      @maxwellblakely7952 Місяць тому

      The picking is what blows me away. Troy Grady does a deep dive video on Al’s picking technique it’s a pretty good watch.

  • @juliusatkison3289
    @juliusatkison3289 Рік тому +5

    Super amazing Rick ! Been a fan all my life. Can’t believe how young he looks.

  • @mykhedelic6471
    @mykhedelic6471 Рік тому +1

    It's the contrast that pleases and creates context.

  • @rockerfromhk
    @rockerfromhk Рік тому +1

    Al Di Meola's guitar playing is so beautiful. Watching his fingers flying all over the fretboard is a joy.

  • @audioDEVIL
    @audioDEVIL Рік тому +4

    Wow what a treat!! His playing has always been so mesmerising an absolute pleasure to watch even when he is ‘noodling’!
    Thank you Rick 🙏🏼

  • @NiftyDimensions
    @NiftyDimensions Рік тому +4

    I love how stoked Rick is in this video! I would be the same way...he's getting a personal lesson from the master!

  • @payambehtash7124
    @payambehtash7124 3 місяці тому

    He is a genius, an internationally known super star and yet he's enjoying these moments like a teen in high school with his friends. He is so humble. I love his splendido hotel duo and I don't know why he haven't written more music like that masterpiece.

  • @davidpoggioli2204
    @davidpoggioli2204 Рік тому +1

    He just makes me smile the whole time while playing Strawberry Fields . Beautiful ! Such a lushest player .

  • @leonerdothe13th32
    @leonerdothe13th32 Рік тому +1

    I got to see Al during the last electric tour and it was amazing. They played stuff from Casino, etc. It was life changing. Al is truly the 🐐

  • @pierotosi6574
    @pierotosi6574 Рік тому +2

    Wow!! I always loved Al Di Meola's guitar playing from RTF albums to his solo works. Thank you so much Rick!!

  • @kellc1347
    @kellc1347 Рік тому +3

    Rick u need to do more episodes from this video on breaking down what Al is doing!! Wow amazing stuff

  • @imranchaudhary3776
    @imranchaudhary3776 Рік тому +1

    5:58 THE BEATLES “And nothing to get hung about” Strawberry fields forever. THAT WAS SO COOL, glad I caught that melody in his beautiful jam session.

  • @michaelivert9689
    @michaelivert9689 Рік тому +1

    Never had idols to look up to in guitar music except that one and the only forever Mr. Al di Meola!

  • @kevincothron5089
    @kevincothron5089 Рік тому +1

    One of a kind talent. Thanks for running this Rick.

  • @larrybaitch8825
    @larrybaitch8825 Рік тому +1

    I know the "listicles" you post get you the most views, but videos and interviews like Als can be mind and life changing. Been a fan since RTF and Casino, which I couldn't stop playing. Thanks, Nick.

  • @luigizanellato2959
    @luigizanellato2959 Рік тому +2

    L Di Meola is such an amazing guitarist. He's even great at explaining his approach using great examples.

  • @mattterry1255
    @mattterry1255 Рік тому +8

    Looks like almost nobody got that this was ''Strawberry Fields'' and man what a beautiful rendition. All the shred heads need to hear this, I don't think even Guthrie could come close to the taste and complex harmonies so effortlessly achieved by Mr. D. Great stuff, Rick, loved the Pat, too. Now for Johnny Mac and Jeff Beck!

    • @2earache
      @2earache Рік тому +9

      Matt Terry…..my feeling is - and I do NOT mean this as a slur in any way to your remarks - that constantly making associations between the great virtuosi of the instrument, is never a good idea. Each one of these musicians has their own style, feeling, specific technique and interpretive skill set and therefore highly individual. The whole narrative of GOAT which we all see an over-abundance of today, is certainly a misguided and unhelpful path to follow.

    • @HereComeMrCee-Jay
      @HereComeMrCee-Jay 3 місяці тому

      Why would you assume nobody noticed it was Strawberry Fields? It was very recognizable in my opinion.

  • @disliked1390
    @disliked1390 Рік тому

    When i was a teen i found some Al Di Meola randomly on Limewire and i was so impressed i'll never forget it.

  • @monsieurgolem3392
    @monsieurgolem3392 Рік тому +1

    One of my heroes, always love when he explains his style.

  • @AN-te4ij
    @AN-te4ij Рік тому +1

    Thank you Rick for getting to see the creative process of a virtuoso.
    As always very well done. Much appreciated by music aficionados everywhere whether musicians or not. Bravo.

  • @literaturaamistad5151
    @literaturaamistad5151 Рік тому +2

    Al di Meola es uno de los guitarristas vivos más grandes de la historia...wowow

  • @JuanKGM
    @JuanKGM Рік тому +4

    Al Di Meola is just incredible! What an amazing guitar player! So influential too. Thank you Rick for this material!

  • @eddiepelosi6136
    @eddiepelosi6136 Рік тому

    Al Di Meola you are absolutely amazing... Just wonderful Sir.

  • @Reyajh
    @Reyajh Рік тому +2

    Man, I always loved his guitar playing... Saw him a while back in NOLA House of Blues, which was awesome but I don't remember the incredible speed and precision of his finger-work up and down the fret board... Amazing!!!

  • @samiam3297
    @samiam3297 Рік тому +1

    Staring at a guitar autographed by Al years back while watching/hearing this....a world of memories flood my mind. Less stress..little to no worries..boy have times changed but no sense trading them . A grin takes over my face....Thank You so much Al! (I've improved just a tad) 🙂 ✌️😎🎸Good Stuff Great Times!

  • @ITJockies
    @ITJockies 4 місяці тому

    Friday night in San Francisco still gives me goosebumps. Iconic.

  • @giacintodanesi9509
    @giacintodanesi9509 Рік тому +1

    Al is simply unbelievable! 🎶🙂

  • @jazzcatjohn
    @jazzcatjohn Рік тому +2

    I've seen Al in many different formats, from the Al Di Meola Project full electric setup to acoustic three piece and it's always been of the highest caliber. Nobody else plays like him.

  • @michaelbismarckii9139
    @michaelbismarckii9139 Рік тому +1

    Al Di Meola is the ultimate example of filling silence the right way

  • @petermirchev1992
    @petermirchev1992 11 місяців тому

    Amazing!!! Thank you for making this video, Al Di Meola is on of the greatest guitarists ever, if not the greatest on accoustic/classical/flamenco what ever this crazy style is! I cant stop listening to his type of interpretating already beautiful music. A true guitar master.

  • @biorythmicshifter
    @biorythmicshifter Рік тому +1

    Before there was “time” there was Al DiMeola…his work on Heart of the Immigrants is absolutely astonishing on every level. Some of his best interpretations of Piazolla music. The music transports me to another time and place, so beautiful…and his command of the instrument is bliss inducing.

    • @RicardoMarlowFlamenco
      @RicardoMarlowFlamenco Рік тому

      Was just going to comment about that disc. The cafe 1930 he demos here is from that album and I think it is great Al is keeping it in his live shows. My last wish is that he work up an acoustic version of Phantom

  • @terryradford13
    @terryradford13 Рік тому

    Di Meola is one the all time greats and one of my favorites.

  • @snixelpig
    @snixelpig Рік тому

    So Effing good! Love hearing Rick react. His playing is so beautiful.

  • @andersestes
    @andersestes 11 місяців тому

    I love this video. My second favorite guitar clip ever.
    Di Meola is a master and this is a masterclass on feel and rythm.

  • @cheri238
    @cheri238 Рік тому

    Al di Meola, now that man knows the rhythms of that guitar 🎸. Chills. ❤️

  • @sjazzp
    @sjazzp Рік тому

    Such a legend, that is why he's such a wonderful musician, his feeling and interpretation of rhythm and music are truly a gift. He's coming to my city mid October, I got tickets to see him and now my company has an event in another city in those days 😏
    Rick, I do appreciate this interview and segment. One of my favourites!

  • @robertbernas1104
    @robertbernas1104 Рік тому

    Dear god Al DiMeola - a true gift of a musician and messenger for that matter - thanks so much cheerz and peace🤙

  • @alanpal313
    @alanpal313 Рік тому +1

    Rick, Fantastic! That was like the world's finest winemaker taking you down into his wine cellar to taste his finest. Great to listen to and learn from. Thank you.

  • @outoper
    @outoper Рік тому

    The powerhouse behind Return to Forever, Mr Al Dimeola!

  • @indignow
    @indignow Рік тому +3

    Phenomenal player. Gorgeous guitar tunes.I also hear some reminiscences of Paco de Lucía style, which I am proud of, living in Spain👍🏼

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 Рік тому +1

    For Christmas one year I got the entire Star Licks collection on VHS tape. I believe there was 6 or 7 tapes, one of them was Al. His stuff was so much of a departure from what I was into, but he really taught me things like this. All of them were really great for specific techniques.

  • @alexandreazzola18
    @alexandreazzola18 Рік тому

    Thank you Rick from bringing that to the world, it is just crazy.

  • @MarcThomasKallweit
    @MarcThomasKallweit Рік тому

    videos like this make my life a better place

  • @Fretliner
    @Fretliner Рік тому

    See Al playing is always so inspiring, what a mater

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC Рік тому

    ❤️ oh my musical goodness, Misters Beato and Di Meola on this fine Friday

  • @MrDrewseph
    @MrDrewseph Рік тому +1

    Really like the muted ghost notes! This guy is magic

  • @gautrstafr
    @gautrstafr Рік тому

    Such a master class given with so few words spoken

  • @mikemcguinness1304
    @mikemcguinness1304 2 місяці тому

    Al takes me where no other can , the guys amazing

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely loved this whole interview! ❤️

  • @KennethGonzalez
    @KennethGonzalez Рік тому +2

    Just the inspiration I needed today! What great insights...

  • @eldergeektromeo9868
    @eldergeektromeo9868 Рік тому

    Thank You so much, Rick! I cant even think as fast as his fingers are moving!

  • @captainp.2721
    @captainp.2721 Рік тому

    One of the old school legends. Al's talent and wisdom reaches far beyond most guitarists. His elegant gypsy and casino album is just a leage on its own. His distinct flamenco-jazz style playing has mesmerized me for a decade. He is the reason I picked up the guitar after hearing Mediterranean Sundance. May he live another 100 years.

  • @karlcury7416
    @karlcury7416 Рік тому

    Al, you are the best.... thank you!!!!

  • @hkshahidi2794
    @hkshahidi2794 Рік тому

    A masters class without equal from a great composer and player of immense capability.

  • @julian.prietz
    @julian.prietz Рік тому

    great take on feeling rhythm!
    what i learned from this: "whooooo!"

  • @trollstjerne
    @trollstjerne Рік тому +1

    Damn.. He's soo good. I have to watch the full interview again. Great stuff!

  • @STP43fan
    @STP43fan Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this Rick! Absolutely amazing! You just keep hitting the right people for me and I can’t thank you enough! This stuff is timeless.

  • @ErlendFlatin
    @ErlendFlatin Рік тому

    I love the way Al plays Piazzolla

  • @alexanderleischner8069
    @alexanderleischner8069 Рік тому

    Love listen to him, Like old wine he gets richer and deeper.

  • @rickeguitar9086
    @rickeguitar9086 Рік тому

    Hey Rick, the first time I saw Al play was on a TV in the early 80s when he played "Race with the devil on Spanish Highway" I gave him the nickname of "Spider Fingers." This video recalls that memory for me. As I watch Al climb up and the the fretboard, just like back then, he does it with such finesse, speed and efficiency that it looks like a tarantula is crawling up and down the guitar!
    Thanks for sharing this video on rhythm guitar. Al is an innovator when it comes to bringing Spanish rhythms to American ears! Cheers!

  • @stumpshot70
    @stumpshot70 Рік тому +1

    This brings me back to my childhood....my step dad was a total deadhead but somehow he had a cassette copy of Al's "Elegant Gypsy" which kind of blew me away as a 10 year old kid. Especially after hearing and growing up around 60's/70's rock and copious amounts of the Grateful Dead.

  • @natasevres549
    @natasevres549 Рік тому

    In a word: Elysian
    Humbly and truly

  • @tyg715
    @tyg715 Рік тому

    We need more videos like dis!!!!!!

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461

    🤗😎 THANKS RICK
    GREAT FOR SHARING
    I have been an Al DiMeola fan for decades 😁💚💚💚

  • @Franck.Jazzman
    @Franck.Jazzman Рік тому

    Tanks for this Rick 🙏👌 and Master Al 🌞🕊️💫

  • @Poverello2001
    @Poverello2001 Рік тому

    Great interview. Al is arguably one of the greatest guitarists of the last 50+ years.

    • @rickjason215
      @rickjason215 Рік тому

      He isn’t on some stupid list, so he can’t be great.😅

  • @rainerrauser9030
    @rainerrauser9030 6 місяців тому

    Awsome Interpretation of Strawberry fields. Al is great. Right up there with all the virtuosos like Paco de Lucia

  • @richsherman3673
    @richsherman3673 Рік тому +1

    Al is Music and expression, He can take one note and make an event. I first saw him play in Centro de Bellas Artes in Puerto Rico on the Friday Night in San Francisco Tour. I went both nights, first night 6th row slightly to stage right, second night nose bleed stage center but still amazing. Paco and John were just as well making things happen.

  • @blessedheavyelements8544
    @blessedheavyelements8544 Рік тому

    Elegant Gypsy was first guitar album I bought. Al DiMeola was my primary inspiration to pick up a guitar. Best Regards and Best Wishes Sir!

  • @Tearstojoyministriesorg
    @Tearstojoyministriesorg Рік тому +1

    What an incredible guitarist

  • @jorgesaojorge3841
    @jorgesaojorge3841 Рік тому

    EsseSENHOR PERTENCE AO GRUPO DOS MELHORES GUITARRISTAS! MAIS DE 40 ANOS QUE CONHECO SUA MÚSICA!

  • @garymcaleer6112
    @garymcaleer6112 Рік тому

    Al Di Meola's Telarc comps were and still are his masterpiece of creative art. His creative heart with audiophile engineering, stretch the ears the way the great masters do. While his fusion comps are also superb, they don't stretch the ears like the Telarc comps. They, to me, are his most "serious music."

  • @the-deagledude
    @the-deagledude Рік тому

    Just wow!! Still a master. Thanks for this super creative glimps Rick

  • @Remi-B-Goode
    @Remi-B-Goode Рік тому

    Thanks for this excerpt Rick !

  • @chuckfarley567
    @chuckfarley567 Рік тому +1

    Friday night in San Francisco.....
    what a Concert it was.....

  • @tbarnes9039
    @tbarnes9039 Рік тому

    I grew up listening to Al Dimeola, RTF, John McLaughlin, Jon Luc Ponty, and Jeff Beck. I saw DiMeola once in college at UCLA solo on the acoustic with a beautiful flamenco dancer.

  • @ashotvoskan
    @ashotvoskan Рік тому

    This is just like a revelation for all (by the Al) who love guitar,rythm, sound!

  • @SPLIFFZPUFFZ
    @SPLIFFZPUFFZ Рік тому

    Great hanging vibe the video -- feels like I'm in the room (what a blessing!)

  • @garymcneeley9046
    @garymcneeley9046 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing.