This guy uses a battery operated amp because electricity is not always available in his country! Wow...think about that for a second. We take so much for granted. This dude is for real, he's got the spirit.
It's so amazing watching this man make a name for himself in the Western music world without the influence of pop music, without managers or producers. And to see him so open hearted and humble makes me feel emotional. It's the ultimate success story.
Don’t mean to be rude I appreciate your sentiment, but Africa is a continent (most diverse and second largest on earth as well) he comes from the country of Niger (pronounced Neeshjer). I’m from South Africa and it’s kind of a pet peeve for myself and many other African people haha. Still thanks for the sentiment!
I saw Mdou and his band at a small venue was really struck at just how "psychedelic" his tones were. There was definitely a Hendrix thing happening but it wasn't like your typical bar band Hendrix wannabe, it was cosmic and soulful and touched on something very rare and colorful. The tempos of the band were all over the place within the songs but that also allowed the music to take on a life of it's own. Go see him if you get the chance.
@@Claytone-Records of course not. This is actually a nigerien tune but far northern states in Nigeria - which are Hausa by the way - share borders with the Niger Republic. (Note that I said nigerien not Nigerian, nigerien is Niger's, Nigerian Nigeria's)
this mans technique is beyond brilliant. I love his enthusiasm and vibrancy. music is the best way for us to understand one another. I hope i can see him live someday.
Reserved Hogs i mean that he probably missed the word 'new' in the question. I think that if he knew the interviewer was specifically asking about music released recently he wouldnt mention hendrix
Mdou Moctar is an exceptional human being.Clever and even overgifted,a true man of genius.His playing is something out of this world.He deserves respect and support from the guitar world Thank you very much for this interview.Dweezil is also a great guy,would be amazing watch Mdou performing with Zappa
Mdou has a few different tunings he uses (from low to high) with capo usually on the third fret: E A D G B E (standard) G A D G B E G A# D G B E When playing live, both rhythm guitar and bass are tuned up: F A# D# G# C F
I was lucky enough to see Mdou Moctar on tour in the states. If you have the opportunity, I cannot recommend it enough. One of the best rock shows I've ever seen. Awesome songs, guitar, and backing band.
Man Jimi Hendrix was channeling Mdou Moctar's people's music without even knowing it. Just amazing! Sweet jam at the end of the video! This guy is a testament to human ingenuity!
I was fortunate enough to see a screening of the "Akounak" film in Philly the week after Prince passed and I went right home and bought the soundtrack album. I was really touched by the story and Mdou's music and I'm really happy to see that he's getting this kind of recognition. Phenomenal player.
This came up on my feed, watched the whole episode without straying away or wondering how did I get here? Great interview, didn’t know he was D zappa, until I read the comments. He did a fantastic interview. Moctar is a rare talent. Internet is great
I just started getting into Saharan rock and Mdou is way up there on my list of favorites. This was an excellent glimpse into him as a person and a musician. Thanks for sharing!
Mdou nous sommes fier de toi. Mdou est l'un des rare musiciens touaregs qui joue uniquement ses morceaux. Il a son propre style. Merci frère et bon vent.
It's honestly a testament to his playing that he can rock that Roland cube the way he does. I mean they're decent amps but he makes it sound like serious business. I have NO IDEA how he picks that fast with his finger but it sounds ace and original 👌.
I love this man! I have been obsessed with this genius, their music is my inspiration for woodworking. Each time I carve (axe, knife and chisel ) I put their Ilana the creator cd and disappear in that beautiful spiritual journey. Im forever grateful 🙏 ❤
I just recently learned about him and a few other musicians from the Sahara region. He's amazing. I would recommend anyone who likes his music to listen to his song Tarhatazed. I can't put into words what it evokes and the whole cohesion of the band coming together during the song.
I'm so excited live Toureg music is making the rounds in rocknroll circles, it's the latest full circle of mother africa root material coming back to influence modern sounds again like it influenced blues music in the past century
He used a bicycle brake cable to build his first guitar! He "untwisted" the cable to get the strings.There you have it, a five-string guitar. "Boom like that".
This is great, its nice to hear such a distinctive guitar player in 2018, i was shocked when he said he listened to Hendrix in 2015. Oh, and Dweezil nails the interview as always, keep em coming.
Wow I play mainly with the thumb and the index like him (not so fast and so well obviously) and I have the same mini amp (a good old Roland micro cube - he's right, it got everything here) This guy is my new guitar hero...
Great Interview, only a Zappa explores everywhere, Hopefuly there will be another one where he talks more in depth about his pedals, his sound, tunings, scales etc I would buy his instructional DVD anyday, not to copy his sound but be able to incorporate some of these elements only people living in the desert know
I also use my fingers because it feels much more natural and I feel like you have more control and you can also do creative tricks like his quick finger movement one.
Same I'm mainly using my fingers, I developped my style like that, I feel too limited (and boring) when I use a pick (futhermore I come from the ukulele where fingerpicking is the rule) Also it's much easier to play some stuff (like octaves) with the fingers
its very warming to know someone loved music anf wanted to play so badly that they went out of their way to make their own guitar out of bicycle cables.
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This guy uses a battery operated amp because electricity is not always available in his country! Wow...think about that for a second. We take so much for granted. This dude is for real, he's got the spirit.
It's so amazing watching this man make a name for himself in the Western music world without the influence of pop music, without managers or producers. And to see him so open hearted and humble makes me feel emotional. It's the ultimate success story.
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Don’t mean to be rude I appreciate your sentiment, but Africa is a continent (most diverse and second largest on earth as well) he comes from the country of Niger (pronounced Neeshjer). I’m from South Africa and it’s kind of a pet peeve for myself and many other African people haha. Still thanks for the sentiment!
I know right?!
Rich people start playing guitar and they buy a 2K fender, 10 peddles and a massive amp haha.
There is video of this guy band playing in live Niger and they have plenty of amps. Excellent show.
This guy had to MAKE his first guitar. That's incredible. Super inspiring..
He played the bicycle :-) Like Frank!
If this guy can make his own guitar I can practice 20 damn minutes a day
key words being HAD TO
I saw Mdou and his band at a small venue was really struck at just how "psychedelic" his tones were. There was definitely a Hendrix thing happening but it wasn't like your typical bar band Hendrix wannabe, it was cosmic and soulful and touched on something very rare and colorful. The tempos of the band were all over the place within the songs but that also allowed the music to take on a life of it's own. Go see him if you get the chance.
True self expression
Nah, this sounds like sub Saharan music, I've heard most of those melodies from the Hausa people.
@@someguyfromanotherplanet5284 Hausa people? Are they related to the Khosa people?
@@Claytone-Records of course not. This is actually a nigerien tune but far northern states in Nigeria - which are Hausa by the way - share borders with the Niger Republic. (Note that I said nigerien not Nigerian, nigerien is Niger's, Nigerian Nigeria's)
@@someguyfromanotherplanet5284, Thanks for the background. I am not familiar with the scene, but I like what I have heard.
love the fact that mdou mentions jimi & eddie as two favs. he’s talking to the perfect person for this due to his relationships with both players
Dutch and sub-saharan guitar players, name a more iconic duo.
this mans technique is beyond brilliant. I love his enthusiasm and vibrancy. music is the best way for us to understand one another. I hope i can see him live someday.
Could not agree more.
@Mark Wassy Um dia cê chega lá. Mas tem que ter humildade primeiro.
Love how he refers to Hendrix as new music. Every music is new music if you're listening for the first time. Huge respect Mdou, keep rocking!
"Has any new music sounded exciting to you?"
"I love Jimi Hendrix"
Reserved Hogs his english is not the best man
@@smeagol9693 I'm not talking about his English.
Well Hendrix is kinda new for him.
Of course, his musical tradition is thousands of years old. Hendrix is definitely new to him :)
Reserved Hogs i mean that he probably missed the word 'new' in the question. I think that if he knew the interviewer was specifically asking about music released recently he wouldnt mention hendrix
Mdou Moctar is an exceptional human being.Clever and even overgifted,a true man of genius.His playing is something out of this world.He deserves respect and support from the guitar world
Thank you very much for this interview.Dweezil is also a great guy,would be amazing watch Mdou performing with Zappa
Mdou has a few different tunings he uses (from low to high) with capo usually on the third fret:
E A D G B E (standard)
G A D G B E
G A# D G B E
When playing live, both rhythm guitar and bass are tuned up:
F A# D# G# C F
فور ميدو ez naiss
Thanks!
Thanks so much for this info, very helpful
What scales are being used?
Thanks for that
God that story of building his own guitar with bike cables is humbling. Impressive dude.
This is one of the coolest stories on the internet.
In the universe
Right? He's so authentic and down to earth
we forget how little some have and we take it all for granted. Makes me think of how a gift can change a persons life.
The only Tuareg artist I knew of before watching this was Bombino. Thanks for sharing another story of an artist speaking their musical mind.
Thanks for tuning in!
Mark Nason check Ali Farka Toure and the band Tinariwen. Great stuff
Mark Nason check Ali Farka Toure and the band Tinariwen. Great stuff!
Ask also for tamikrest ans Nabil baly
Terakaft, Imarhan, Daraa Tribes,Les filles de Illigahad, Nayim Alal
saw this guy at a punk bar in New Orleans a couple years ago. my ears are still ringing.
the west : rock is dead
Tuaregs : hold my atay
This makes my heart so incredibly happy.
I was lucky enough to see Mdou Moctar on tour in the states. If you have the opportunity, I cannot recommend it enough. One of the best rock shows I've ever seen. Awesome songs, guitar, and backing band.
Man Jimi Hendrix was channeling Mdou Moctar's people's music without even knowing it. Just amazing! Sweet jam at the end of the video! This guy is a testament to human ingenuity!
Loved this guy's music for a while now. Seeing him speak, I like him so much more.
I was fortunate enough to see a screening of the "Akounak" film in Philly the week after Prince passed and I went right home and bought the soundtrack album. I was really touched by the story and Mdou's music and I'm really happy to see that he's getting this kind of recognition. Phenomenal player.
The blues just traveling back and forth over the Atlantic- evolving.
4:24 so... making that face while you rock out is universal
could make a great meme for "like a boss"
This came up on my feed, watched the whole episode without straying away or wondering how did I get here? Great interview, didn’t know he was D zappa, until I read the comments. He did a fantastic interview. Moctar is a rare talent. Internet is great
I just started getting into Saharan rock and Mdou is way up there on my list of favorites. This was an excellent glimpse into him as a person and a musician. Thanks for sharing!
Mdou nous sommes fier de toi. Mdou est l'un des rare musiciens touaregs qui joue uniquement ses morceaux. Il a son propre style. Merci frère et bon vent.
It's honestly a testament to his playing that he can rock that Roland cube the way he does. I mean they're decent amps but he makes it sound like serious business. I have NO IDEA how he picks that fast with his finger but it sounds ace and original 👌.
Actually the micro cube have really nice clean sounds, and it's super loud for a small 5" speaker !
It is incredible to watch two of my guitar heroes talking and playing. Wonderful video.
Smiling this entire interview
Greetings from algerian desert .. i like bombino mdou moctar tinariouen kader tarhanine tamikrest imarhan ... 🇩🇿❤️
this guy is a rock god
I love this man! I have been obsessed with this genius, their music is my inspiration for woodworking. Each time I carve (axe, knife and chisel ) I put their Ilana the creator cd and disappear in that beautiful spiritual journey. Im forever grateful 🙏 ❤
He so chill. He just sits and plays like a god but gets excited about riffs
You know someone is good when Dweezil Zappa is impressed by their technique
soo creative , lovely beautiful technique and phrasing
It’s amazing he has totally captured the Jimi spirit and not a cover. LIGHTNING FINGERS
True definition of "being ONE with the guitar".
ES UN HENDRIX DEL SÁHARA...un abrazo compañero desde Montevideo Uruguay
I totally rate him as one of the biggest guitarists of all time, unique style !
Mdou Moctar come to Olinda Brasil, here is your place.
Bom ver os BR aqui !
gostaria demais de ver ele no Brasil
Imagina um show dele nas dunas aqui do Nordeste.
@@joatanpereira4272 seria sensacional
hendrix gets reincarnated in the desert but he had to sacrifice his pick in return for a new body.
love it
I just recently learned about him and a few other musicians from the Sahara region. He's amazing. I would recommend anyone who likes his music to listen to his song Tarhatazed. I can't put into words what it evokes and the whole cohesion of the band coming together during the song.
What country is he from?
@@shroomjak200 He's from Abalak, Niger. He's Tuareg.
That style is absolutely brilliant. Super cool story and super cool dude.
Woody Phillips agree with you 100%
I'm so excited live Toureg music is making the rounds in rocknroll circles, it's the latest full circle of mother africa root material coming back to influence modern sounds again like it influenced blues music in the past century
Love this guitarist. Somewhere on youtube there is some footage of him playing a club in Winnipeg, Canada that is very cool.
He used a bicycle brake cable to build his first guitar! He "untwisted" the cable to get the strings.There you have it, a five-string guitar. "Boom like that".
The man is both Maker and musician. Awesometacular. Shiny!
This is great, its nice to hear such a distinctive guitar player in 2018, i was shocked when he said he listened to Hendrix in 2015. Oh, and Dweezil nails the interview as always, keep em coming.
Gracias !por esta entrevista.
todo por esto compraré D'Addario
This is so inspiring. Thank you D’addario for this!!
Tuareg music is escapism from this world into reality.
His technique is incredible
This is so amazing!!! WHAT A STORY!! I love Dweez so much too, what an incredible player and a kind man.
saw him last night. Still floating on the ceiling!! Brilliant.
best story to come out of music world in years
INCREDIBLE episode, gang. WELL DONE!!
Thanks for watching! New episode tomorrow!
Mdou Moctar is a gift to music in 20s!
"Eddie van Halen, Jimi Hendrix.....and PRINCE." Oh HELL yes.
Dweezil Zappa is the perfect man for this interview.
Saw mdou live a few years ago...absolutely killer live show .
This Dude is Awesome.
awesome, both amazing players
Love this so much. These two guys...
So awesome he is an amazing guitar player THANKS A LOT FOR THIS GREAT INTERVIEW
very cool and inspiring☆ make your own guitar with anything you can? us guitar players totally get it. will pass it on ,
When Dweezil Zappa says “I can’t do that,” you know you are fuckin good
Great music it's like blues it touch your feeling. Music is about feeling , if you can not feel it you can not understand it.
He's perfection!
Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you.
Mdou is actually a blues man, just plays Touareg music and is from Africa, but virtually no differences. And people dig it!
Mdou is amazing gift to the world
great great love it
what a fantastic interview and player!
Thanks for this very interesting interview. You asked all the right questions!
I hope Dweezil brought the Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Festival fire sacrifice strat to show Mdou at this interview!
@Jim lastname ua-cam.com/video/i2OtCllDjFc/v-deo.html
Wow I just found this guy 2 weeks ago and now I see he’s on here with dweezil. So dope
Been digging Mdou for a year now and today i learned we have something in common, we both had to make our guitars, respect 🖤👍
This is a pure. Go Mdou!
He speaks only Tuareg, Arabic and French. I'm impressed he managed to handle this English language ineraction
Love Mdou. Jazz fest in April / New Orleans
Wow I play mainly with the thumb and the index like him (not so fast and so well obviously) and I have the same mini amp (a good old Roland micro cube - he's right, it got everything here)
This guy is my new guitar hero...
Thanks for this!!!!!!
They call this guy the Hendrix of the Sahara. He is an amazing talent, that's for sure!
Amazing.
Excelente, él es único!!
His guitar style reminds me of the oud.
Mdou is like Hendrix, Zappa, and van Halen all together.
This is awesome
This interview is GOLD
Wow great story man thank u
Great Interview, only a Zappa explores everywhere, Hopefuly there will be another one where he talks more in depth about his pedals, his sound, tunings, scales etc I would buy his instructional DVD anyday, not to copy his sound but be able to incorporate some of these elements only people living in the desert know
8:25 Mdous is inspired by Eddie Van Halen, Jimmie Hendrix & Prince. Great selection !!
Amazing guitarist!!
Just found you sir because of your cool Outfit, then wow , he is so inspiring!!
Amazing individual. Great interview!
This is awesome. So cool to discover something new and get a different perspective on how the guitar is used. Not your run of the mill playing
Appreciate it! There's so much more to come.
incredible interview !!!!! beautiful music !!!!!!!
i hope @Hiro Protagonist saw this one........
I also use my fingers because it feels much more natural and I feel like you have more control and you can also do creative tricks like his quick finger movement one.
Your profile pic tells me you are not talking about guitars and i hope I'm not right
aendrijae 🙃
Same I'm mainly using my fingers, I developped my style like that, I feel too limited (and boring) when I use a pick (futhermore I come from the ukulele where fingerpicking is the rule)
Also it's much easier to play some stuff (like octaves) with the fingers
david vincent I also played the ukulele.
4:14 ... this single finger plucking technique is standard for Persian setar players...challenging to achieve smoothly and consistently..
I like it very well
its very warming to know someone loved music anf wanted to play so badly that they went out of their way to make their own guitar out of bicycle cables.