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For all the comments saying that he's high, he very well could be, but more than likely he is just introverted, not used to interviews, and incredibly humble. Getting world experience playing with great drummers, learning to feel the music, and sitting on the back of the beat is the best advice from any SBL video for understanding the role of a bass player. Nothing wrong with bass nerd content, but THIS is what it means to be a bass player.
Oh man what an awesome interview! The way he turned the nerds around to basics - groove, feel, friends, enjoying it, feeling it, the other stuff comes after.. and with such an ease.. I'm a fan
Love Kelsey's advice about moving (and focussing on the plucking hand). I was shocked by his Pino impression. It's clear he's thought about what he's talking about and not just making stuff up on the spot.
This is the most Cali a Cali person could possibly be...down to the bone...😄. Also, the "like..." counter on this video is record breaking 😄 yet the simplicity of it all is engaging enough that it doesn't sound as though the guest is trying to show how amazing they are. I didn't even wait 5 seconds before going to apply the "Fall Back" advice on a 70s beat I just made. Huge difference.
Yay!!! Aston Familyman Barrett, that's my Bass teacher!! Glad he mentions him. Very groovy and melodic Bass lines. 🙌🏿👌🏿✍🏿 Listening to him is like I'm listening to myself. Strange! Thank you for the interview. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
FINALLY!!! This interview is one of 2, I’ve been wondering why it’s taken so long to see. Thank you so much for it! I appreciate it so much. It was AMAZING! Juliaplaysgroove would be the other “dream interview” I’d love to see. Cheers
Let me tell you, I grew up with this “fool” Kelsey since elementary school. We mostly lost contact after high school but it’s crazy to see that even after 20 years, he still exactly the same at his core. Saying random funny shit, and chuckling about it. Just having a good time wherever he is. He’s the type of dude where you don’t see him for a few years and when you do finally hang out with him, you just pick up right where you left off. We had an inside joke in fifth grade, or you would rub your hands together and say “toasty”. I bet at 38 years old, next time I see him I’ll bust that shit out and he’ll just laugh. He always had this uncanny ability to have people gravitate to him by being humble. Quite literally one of the coolest dudes I’ll ever know. Stoked to see him get his flowers with this interview.
I’m key-bass player in a cover band that covers Come Down regularly. And learning the technicality behind this just boosted my appreciation for this song! Free Nationals go hard!! I feel like I’m “cheating” lol Oh yeah, we do Tints too. That’s the one I get to showcase my left hand go-off!
Great interview! Maybe,,one or two less bong loads before an interview but still really good!! HAHA!🤣 Scott and Ian PLEASE try to get an interview with Steve Harris. 😃😃 🙏🙏
🤣🤣🤣27:29 Yeah, there's no other band in the world like SoundCheck and no other bassist like Thadd! I'm so blessed to be a part of the movement. That's an awesome first gospel song to have to play!
I saw the Chili Peppers at the same Lollapalooza as Anderson Paak and the FN. At the end of the show (Give It Away) Flea made the break before the final part of the song with the Come Down bassline. It was great
I've been a huge fan of this guy since the first time I heard Anderson Paak. He's so under rated and grooves so hard. I'd rather listen to his basslines all day over all the instagram bass virtuousos out there.
OMG, had a bassist on one gig (a pretty new bassist - he was good, but not played with others often) who kept thinking WE were speeding up, so he would speed up. Nope, it was all him. He kept driving the tempo up and up and up, until it was almost too fast to play. No drummer, just bass and a handful of strummers/singers, so we were all following him. Absolutely hilarious. xD
When an artist is interviewed by nerds. "Yeah, oh yeah... Ostinato? What you call it? ....Yeah, I guess a fan of that." Kelsey is a cool cat and a real dude. He's right, Family Man is a GOAT. He's also right about reaching for BEAD tuning for some tracks you could play on EADG - because it feels better, easier on the fingers, and you get a warmer tone
@ 19m40.....YES !!!!!! "There is room for all of it". Flashy playing, and simply groovin". Can we all get over that fact. Also...I wonder when he was mentioning the "BLUE" MXR octaver pedal. I wonder if what he meant was the blue Octaver Deluxe pedal, and not the Blue Poly Octaver. 🤔🤔
Find that good drummer..yeah..I miss playing with my friend Larry. I always felt locked in with him from day 1. I moved away and haven't really played live since.
Love what we do at SBL? Well we've got LOADS more. Here are just a couple of ways for you to dive deeper:
🎸 Dive into The Ultimate Bass Fretboard Crash Course to master the techniques used by the pros! sbl.link/fretboard-crash-course
🔥 Try the SBL Bass Academy FREE for 14 Days: sbl.link/join-sbl
🚀 Get 1-1 Bass Coaching (12 Month Mentorship Program): sbl.link/the-blueprint
Either he’s super chill or baked out of his mind 😂🤷🏾♂️ I’m all for it
Definitely both
😂💯
The latter
Basketball baked
Probably both 😂
This may be my favorite interview with a bassist ever.
“Wishing you health and good drummers” HAS to go on the next SBL swag
For all the comments saying that he's high, he very well could be, but more than likely he is just introverted, not used to interviews, and incredibly humble. Getting world experience playing with great drummers, learning to feel the music, and sitting on the back of the beat is the best advice from any SBL video for understanding the role of a bass player. Nothing wrong with bass nerd content, but THIS is what it means to be a bass player.
Nah he for sure is baked
Oh man what an awesome interview! The way he turned the nerds around to basics - groove, feel, friends, enjoying it, feeling it, the other stuff comes after.. and with such an ease.. I'm a fan
Love Kelsey's advice about moving (and focussing on the plucking hand). I was shocked by his Pino impression. It's clear he's thought about what he's talking about and not just making stuff up on the spot.
“That fool Flea” DESTROYED me 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Love this guy. Keeping it all real. No ego, sounds like the guys I grew up with in the suburbs. Very inspirational in a real world way.
You’re 100 % right. I actually DID grow up with Kelsey in the suburbs. Such a rad dude since day one.
This is the most Cali a Cali person could possibly be...down to the bone...😄. Also, the "like..." counter on this video is record breaking 😄 yet the simplicity of it all is engaging enough that it doesn't sound as though the guest is trying to show how amazing they are.
I didn't even wait 5 seconds before going to apply the "Fall Back" advice on a 70s beat I just made. Huge difference.
Yay!!! Aston Familyman Barrett, that's my Bass teacher!! Glad he mentions him. Very groovy and melodic Bass lines. 🙌🏿👌🏿✍🏿
Listening to him is like I'm listening to myself. Strange! Thank you for the interview.
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Love the recognition that Family man Barrett has been getting on the channel recently
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Since I saw the NPR sessions with Anderson .Paak I laid my eyes (or better: ears) on that fellow. Man just *knows* how to lay nicely the groove
Most ‘Chill’ interview ever. Great conversation, folks 👍🏾
This very well could be my favorite interview. This guy is hilarious, but is hitting so many great points.
This is a fantastic vid. I loved being able to listen in on this conversation. Thank you
Yeah! Every bass player knows he lays such a solid groove... This was a long expected interview. Thanks!
Kelsey is a absolute stud. Great musician, super chill dude
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That Tiny Desk started my fandom of Paak. Absolutely sick showcase 🔥
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I am so happy he talked about the head bobs. It is so fucking important. FUCKING MOVE.
FINALLY!!! This interview is one of 2, I’ve been wondering why it’s taken so long to see. Thank you so much for it! I appreciate it so much. It was AMAZING!
Juliaplaysgroove would be the other “dream interview” I’d love to see.
Cheers
Let me tell you, I grew up with this “fool” Kelsey since elementary school. We mostly lost contact after high school but it’s crazy to see that even after 20 years, he still exactly the same at his core. Saying random funny shit, and chuckling about it. Just having a good time wherever he is. He’s the type of dude where you don’t see him for a few years and when you do finally hang out with him, you just pick up right where you left off. We had an inside joke in fifth grade, or you would rub your hands together and say “toasty”. I bet at 38 years old, next time I see him I’ll bust that shit out and he’ll just laugh. He always had this uncanny ability to have people gravitate to him by being humble. Quite literally one of the coolest dudes I’ll ever know. Stoked to see him get his flowers with this interview.
Best SBL interview ❤❤❤ just the fundamentals of life, groove and positivity in groove
My wife and I got to see them live at Red Rocks and it was one of the best live shows I have ever seen. Good stuff. 👍🏾👏🏾
I’m key-bass player in a cover band that covers Come Down regularly. And learning the technicality behind this just boosted my appreciation for this song! Free Nationals go hard!! I feel like I’m “cheating” lol
Oh yeah, we do Tints too. That’s the one I get to showcase my left hand go-off!
Loved when he slipped and said Breezy. Made me laugh thinking about the old days.
Buddy Strong is a hell of a keyboardist and singer.
One of my favorite interviews so far.
Lord Kelstro's super chill.
I would love to see more from this dude.
I think this dude had a visit from Dr. Green thumb😂
Literally just came to say this exact thing 😂
California guy, with reggae roots. Such a cool guy... !
Correlation not causation. I know sober fools from Long Beach that still talk like this 😎
I can't wait to see them next week in Phoenix - Kelsey is who inspired me to learn to play this wonderful instrument!
This dude’s sound is my goal right now. So tight, warm, and funky
Kelsey is super humble, love this man
This is an awesome interview sbl team. Love the little nugget at the end about playing more key bass 😊
Thanks guys, great interview & always good to hear different perspectives !
Literally saw this guy play like 2 days before this video came out. So cool to hear the back story behind his work
Ian! Thank you for always repping MN! Love to see it.
What a great guy, he’s so humble and friendly! And an absolute monster on bass! ❤
Great interview! Maybe,,one or two less bong loads before an interview but still really good!! HAHA!🤣
Scott and Ian PLEASE try to get an interview with Steve Harris.
😃😃
🙏🙏
Kelsey and his security basketball :)
Such a huge fan of Kelsey! Thank you so much for this interview!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I work at leveling up my playing with theory and scales, but this is where I like to live.
🤣🤣🤣27:29 Yeah, there's no other band in the world like SoundCheck and no other bassist like Thadd! I'm so blessed to be a part of the movement.
That's an awesome first gospel song to have to play!
beautiful interview !!!!!! so much JOY ;))))) thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crazy, i was practicing Bass, took a break to check this video, and the Bass I have is a Sadowsky, but exact the same color and maple fingerboard!
They say bassists are cool dudes, man that Kelsey nails it
Thx Ian, Kelsey Gonzalez is my guy, so happy 😂
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His work on "Winner's Circle" by Anderson is just nuts. Such funky and tricky syncopation.
I saw the Chili Peppers at the same Lollapalooza as Anderson Paak and the FN. At the end of the show (Give It Away) Flea made the break before the final part of the song with the Come Down bassline. It was great
I saw him play with his band a few months ago in Virginia. Really tight pocket.
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24:26 ian spittin bars "if you lock in some kinda rigid arrangement,
it would feel kinda strange then,
to change it.."
damn!
Bro this guy holding a bball and bass at the same time is so relatable.
and him holding back his tears when he thinks deeply about Family Man is so real.
I've been a huge fan of this guy since the first time I heard Anderson Paak. He's so under rated and grooves so hard. I'd rather listen to his basslines all day over all the instagram bass virtuousos out there.
OMG, had a bassist on one gig (a pretty new bassist - he was good, but not played with others often) who kept thinking WE were speeding up, so he would speed up. Nope, it was all him. He kept driving the tempo up and up and up, until it was almost too fast to play. No drummer, just bass and a handful of strummers/singers, so we were all following him. Absolutely hilarious. xD
Nah I've known this foo for over a decade and he's always like this 😂
Family man taught him more than the bass
hahaha underrated comment
😂😂😂
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When an artist is interviewed by nerds. "Yeah, oh yeah... Ostinato? What you call it? ....Yeah, I guess a fan of that." Kelsey is a cool cat and a real dude. He's right, Family Man is a GOAT. He's also right about reaching for BEAD tuning for some tracks you could play on EADG - because it feels better, easier on the fingers, and you get a warmer tone
THAT WAS one great Tiny Desk!!!
Loved this! Thank U🙏🏾🔥
WHAT A BASS PLAYER. My fav bassline is trippy
🔥 the glue of the band!
Es el numero uno, el groove por delante de todo es el rey
What kind of strings use Kelsey ? I love his bass lines
If Kelsey still wants an OC2, I got one here. Used but functional.
I see anderson paak i like
@ 19m40.....YES !!!!!! "There is room for all of it". Flashy playing, and simply groovin". Can we all get over that fact. Also...I wonder when he was mentioning the "BLUE" MXR octaver pedal. I wonder if what he meant was the blue Octaver Deluxe pedal, and not the Blue Poly Octaver. 🤔🤔
Not a virtuoso, but ‘just’ a music lover, like all of us. Great!
22:26 this reminds me of Rust by Yussef Dayes and Tom Misch
what a legend legend!!!
Lovely episode, ty ❤
Find that good drummer..yeah..I miss playing with my friend Larry. I always felt locked in with him from day 1. I moved away and haven't really played live since.
That fool flea and this guy miguel, dude is working with legends like it's nothing. he is my spirit animal
That joint is kickin' hard hahaha
Reggae is what got me into bass. And now I play bass for a reggae band.
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👍 I am having whatever Kelsey is having, I mean this in a very good way . peace
32:32 - that's the secret to Kelsey's tone for sure
This was nice
Glad you enjoyed it!
Does he play flats or uses a foam when playing the bassline from Come Down?
More hip hop bass lessons please 🙏
Ian please do a lesson on some beginner gospel/worship music to get us going!
Have your heard of Carles Benavent? He is the first bass flamenco player that started with Paco de Lucia a great work
Monster player. I once visited Barcelona and mailed him for a bass lesson, but he was out of town. But Gary Willis was in town though. Not too bad.
Geeked out bro
One of my all time favorites - lordkelstro
Babylon By Bus, in my opinion, is the greatest Bob Marley album, and the best live bass recording ever!
Another cool cat I didn’t know ! Thanks guys
👍👍👍
True musician
Shafiq Husayn is one of the most underrated🔥
That was tight
Please get an interview with flea! 😊
dope ! ❤
Cheers!!
He is the goat
100/100 Ian :)
awesome
Dude is high asffff rn lmao
kelsey is super high!!!!
Janek Gwizdala is a mover...
Bro is full of stories 😂😂😂😂😂😂 so cool
Kelsey Ganjalez
why is this man holding a basketball 😂
Does he use standard gauge strings when using BEAD tuning? I gotta give that a try!!
I want a Christmas card!