Then Adele said “I Hate Wah-Wah” Oh...Tim Pierce

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  • @Mr.Brightside8810
    @Mr.Brightside8810 4 роки тому +447

    This is the kind of interview/convo that any and every musician should watch. We're so lucky these guys take the time to make these videos for us

    • @davidsmart8594
      @davidsmart8594 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah, (as a saxophonist), now I understand the conversations between guitarist and keyboardist all those years ago...

    • @Trinergy-Livewire
      @Trinergy-Livewire 4 роки тому +1

      My adopted blueprint. Priceless literally.

  • @laertixc5
    @laertixc5 4 роки тому +789

    I admire the fact that when Rick interviews he actually lets the guest speak without interfering.

    • @victorashkenazy6961
      @victorashkenazy6961 4 роки тому +20

      That's because he's always learning, the all picture and the details. Great Rick...

    • @psykomystro
      @psykomystro 4 роки тому +19

      Yes. The mark of a great interview... Hearing more of the one being interviewed.

    • @mattyspaghetti449
      @mattyspaghetti449 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah but then that's Tim Fucking Pierce he's talking to

    • @laertixc5
      @laertixc5 4 роки тому +2

      @just Dennis that rarely happens nowadays.

    • @danielajanett1569
      @danielajanett1569 4 роки тому +7

      Because he is, indeed a good guy. Not selfish, not arrogant. Not one who thinks he knows it all. Exactly what I love❤ I don't know I also think he's kinda cute in some way lol. Really charming and sending out happiness and good vibes 😏😁☺👌

  • @banditman142536
    @banditman142536 3 роки тому +104

    I am not a musician. I am a 63 year old bloke who is a nobody. But gentlemen I have learned more today about music than I have learned in my whole life. This video is a masterpiece to me. I will never listen to a song in the same way again. I have an understanding about the structure and hard work that goes into song structure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    • @banditman142536
      @banditman142536 Рік тому +2

      A Bloke Is a term used in the North East Of England. It is Used as Part of our region (Geordie) language. It is another way or term for "a Man" Hope this helps. Couple of examples are. hadaway ('get away' or 'you must be joking! '), Or haway ('come on)!

    • @banditman142536
      @banditman142536 Рік тому +5

      A few more examples that may amuse other readers are as follows.
      1. Geordie saying: Geet walla
      Translation: Very, very large
      We say: "There's a geet walla queue at Asda, gan to Morrisons instead.”
      What we mean is: “There is a very large queue in Asda. I’m going to Morrisons instead.”
      2. Geordie saying: Gadgie
      Translation: Man, adult male human
      We say: "See that gadgie at the front of the geet walla queue?"
      What we mean is: “Have a look at the man at the front of that very large queue.”
      3. Geordie saying: Radgie
      Translation: Temper tantrum
      We say: "That gadgie's gannin' proper radgie, like."
      What we mean is: “That gentleman is extremely cross.”
      4. Geordie saying: Haddaway
      Translation: Generic proclamation of negativity or disbelief
      We say: "Haddaway, man, there's nee way Suarez is signing for the Toon."
      What we mean is: “You’re joking?! There is no way Suarez is signing for Newcastle United.”
      5. Geordie saying: Howay man!
      Translation: Generic proclamation of exhortation or encouragement - can be both positive and negative
      We say: "Howay man! We gannin' doon the toon?"
      What we mean is: “Come on. Are we going into the city centre?”
      6. Geordie saying: Whey aye, man!
      Translation: Generic proclamation of positivity or agreement
      We say: “Whey aye, man! I’m game for a night on the toon.”
      What we mean is: “Yes, of course! I’m all for a night out in town.”
      7. Geordie saying: Hyem
      Translation: Home
      We say: "Am knackered. Howay, pet, I'm gan hyem."
      What we mean is: “I’m very tired. Come on, my friend, I’m going home.”
      8. Geordie saying: Purely belta, beltas
      Translation: Generic proclamation of joy
      We say: "The Toon were purely belta on Saturday, like!"
      What we mean is: “Newcastle United were excellent on Saturday.”
      9. Geordie saying: Hinny
      Translation: Wife, female companion or life partner
      We say: "Dee us some scran, hinny. I'm clamming."
      What we mean is: “Make me some food, my love. I’m very hungry.”
      10. Geordie saying: Hoy
      Translation: Please pass or throw
      We say: "Hoy a hamma owa here, hinny."
      What we mean is: “Please pass the hammer over here, my friend.”
      11. Geordie saying: Clamming
      Translation: Starving, hungry or in desperate need of some service
      We say: "Howay, man. I’m clamming for some scran."
      What we mean is: “Come on! I’m desperate for some food.”
      12. Geordie saying: Scran, bait
      Translation: Food
      We say: "Where's me bait, hinny?"
      What we mean is: “Where is my food?”
      13. Geordie saying: Netty
      Translation: Toilet facility
      We say: "Where's ya netty? I'm busting."
      What we mean is: “Where is your toilet? I’m desperate.”
      14. Geordie saying: Canny
      Translation: Good, friendly
      We say: "He is a proper canny, lad."
      What we mean is: “He is really friendly.”.

    • @billyboyer
      @billyboyer Рік тому +1

      It's amazing how much work goes into saying everything you can in 4 minutes.

    • @andy.w
      @andy.w Рік тому

      ​@@banditman142536Good lord. That's a geet walla of text. I'm indeed amused.

    • @kingslaphappy1533
      @kingslaphappy1533 Рік тому

      Nice post!

  • @stringtheoryguitars4952
    @stringtheoryguitars4952 4 роки тому +495

    Rick is the Oprah of music. Always asking the perfect question to allow THE GUEST to be the expert. He never makes it about himself, but only allows the guest to shine. This is how you educate and entertain at the same time. Premier Guitar should take note

    • @imacmadman22
      @imacmadman22 4 роки тому +17

      This IS the comment, this one - you encapsulate the reasons I subscribed to both Rick and Tim's channels.

    • @ryanwiseman9141
      @ryanwiseman9141 4 роки тому +4

      I think John Bollinger on PG asks good questions and gets out of the way. Some of their other interviewers, I couldn’t agree more

    • @stringtheoryguitars4952
      @stringtheoryguitars4952 4 роки тому +9

      @@ryanwiseman9141 Huh? Bollinger is the very reason I mentioned Premier Guitar- he's focused on himself 100% of the time. That's why their content is utterly useless.

    • @HalGore
      @HalGore 4 роки тому +19

      Oprah is a loser. :(

    • @stringtheoryguitars4952
      @stringtheoryguitars4952 4 роки тому +7

      @@HalGore not sure that word means what you think it means...

  • @garygeren5035
    @garygeren5035 4 роки тому +84

    The single most illuminating video on how music has been made over the last 50 years. The brilliance of a session player has so little to do with just musical skill; many musicians have the threshold talent to do it, but few have the wisdom-and I think that is the best word to explain what Tim is sharing here-to make it. What I most enjoyed about this video is that Tim sharing his path to success as a studio musician applies almost universally to any other job dependent on teamwork and process. I’ll watch this many times to come. Rick walks Tim through this perfectly, letting him take the entire video to answer one question and simply underscoring key points with his own insightful questions and comments. So very, very well done. “Adele hates wah.” That sums it up precisely. There is now a, “handbook.” Thank you, Gentlemen.

    • @mogulmeister
      @mogulmeister 4 роки тому +4

      ......and the encapsulation of showing “less is more”. Loved the points about “headroom”.

    • @theharvardyard2356
      @theharvardyard2356 4 роки тому +1

      And that is precisely why I could never be professional, no matter how much I practice.

  • @icu22day
    @icu22day 4 роки тому +27

    Tim’s insights on how to read your client, the situation, and adapt accordingly is precious counsel for session players and all professionals - thank you!

  • @RealBassPhat
    @RealBassPhat 4 роки тому +123

    I don't play the guitar. I watch Rick periodically. Was brought in the by the video title on this one, thought I'd keep this in the background while I worked. And like so many others have said, this was mesmerizing. Rick, you're an incredible interviewer. Tim, you're a gem of knowledge. Together you're most definitely a masterclass, history lesson, and even inspiring for the future. Thanks Rick / Tim!

  • @IAM_Reedy
    @IAM_Reedy 4 роки тому +24

    Rick and Tim please make this a series. I watch and sub to both channels and love you both separately however, when the two of you get together in this context Rick seems to always be able to coax these amazing memories out Tim that he might not of shared on his own channel. Out of these conversations come some truly magical and brilliant gold nuggets for us to mine, if we listen as a student rather then as entertainment.
    Case is point it awesome to hear that Tim thinks about spread triads as the backbone and the wet lightly strummed chords as the color, most of us would think about it the other way around, he didn’t directly say that but you could feel it when he was talking and demonstrating. Then he makes reference to opposites and how he always incorporates this method to get the big and full sounds. It true opposites do attract!
    And the nugget about playing a loud amp soft! Pure gold Tim! That is an industry secret that many of us has known but wouldn’t tell, like revealing a magic trick to your audience. That is passing the baton and sharing decades of knowledge.
    This is an honest look into the mindset of a gifted producer and a world class studio musician and how they communicate. Well done guys!

  • @remarcsd
    @remarcsd 4 роки тому +18

    What a fascinating conversation. The more I listen to things like this, the greater my ignorance of music becomes, but I still love it.

  • @BWP-u3y
    @BWP-u3y 4 роки тому +19

    This may be my favorite RB video, ever! Tim has such great info, and Rick asked all the best questions.
    Man, I could listen to you two legends for friggin hours!!!
    Thanks for.

  • @adelmusic1
    @adelmusic1 4 роки тому +210

    Tim is way too modest! I had the fortune to play with him on a Rick Springfield tour in 1983 & in my opinion he is nothing short of brilliant on the guitar (& he's a nice guy too).

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 4 роки тому +3

      That's when I had first heard (of) him, being a member of Springfield's tour band :-)

    • @user-qr8ki8ue4i
      @user-qr8ki8ue4i 4 роки тому +4

      He seems very likable, and someone that would be great to work alongside.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 4 роки тому +3

      @@user-qr8ki8ue4i - Yes, he radiates great, positive energy! :-)

    • @stuartcarswell2815
      @stuartcarswell2815 4 роки тому +5

      Although chops are the thing... Being a nice person ensures you'll keep getting the call

    • @dannygreen1964
      @dannygreen1964 4 роки тому +1

      David, back in '83 did it scare you when Rick would throw his guitar into the air so high?

  • @Car_Mo
    @Car_Mo 3 роки тому +27

    I'm not a musician, but i just sat through 45 minutes of guitar talk and i loved it =) Rick and Tim, brilliant as always.

  • @j.p.f.4007
    @j.p.f.4007 4 роки тому +271

    When I used to sing in clubs, my guitar player liked to play standing on top of the bar with his wireless rig from time to time. I would run the Wah pedal with my foot from across the room and you would see people who knew guitar wonder how he was doing that. Fun times.

    • @malcolmbrewer
      @malcolmbrewer 4 роки тому +23

      I love that, you gave me a laugh... something about the humour of musicians I think

    • @devilixh253
      @devilixh253 4 роки тому +7

      if i ever perform that sounds like a cool stunt

    • @th3gr81
      @th3gr81 4 роки тому +3

      That’s super cool.

    • @DIRT2021
      @DIRT2021 4 роки тому +20

      J.P. F. When my band did a cover of Locomotive Breath by Tull, I did the flute lead on keyboard , but my lead singer would do the breath and sounds Ian Anderson made

    • @alex0589
      @alex0589 4 роки тому +14

      « Oh my god, he’s got a talkbox implant! »

  • @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin
    @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin 4 роки тому +135

    Me: Hey Tim how are you?
    Tim: **tells the entire history of music in his life and what he has learned**
    I just love how passionate this guy is and it's contagious!

  • @johngilman5853
    @johngilman5853 Рік тому +7

    I love the Adele story - I come back to it whenever I need a little chuckle. You're an amazing talent Tim and a great story-teller.

  • @thomasaquinas601
    @thomasaquinas601 4 роки тому +10

    I learned more about real-world composition in that interview than in all the books and articles I've read.
    All-time favorite interview for both you guys.

  • @mikemcintosh9933
    @mikemcintosh9933 4 роки тому +317

    I thought - 45 minutes - ah, I'll never make it all the way through this. Next thing I know - it's over! Love hearing these experts talk shop :)

  • @jamescropper8652
    @jamescropper8652 4 роки тому +10

    2 of musics most talented and humble musicians to ever walk the earth. You both rock!

    • @martydibergi5228
      @martydibergi5228 2 роки тому

      So is John Jorgenson and Danny Gatton and Lenny Breau were also

  • @shakarocks
    @shakarocks 4 роки тому +88

    It's really good to see those that truly know what's going on giving Edge the credit he deserves.

    • @TonalWorks
      @TonalWorks 4 роки тому +10

      Yeah, he is great, truely a pioneer of soundscapes on the guitar. So many are bashing him as a guitarist in youtube comment sections in guitaristrelated videos. They really don't get it, in so many ways. Don't know even where to start... so I won't.

    • @BrickNewton
      @BrickNewton 4 роки тому +2

      @@TonalWorks I watched a rig rundown with the Edges gear. Was amazing to see what he uses and how he uses it, and the fact if it doesn't sound quite right he will go to all his stuff and check everything is set up as he likes it.

    • @oldgoat381
      @oldgoat381 4 роки тому +13

      I personally find the Edge's playing and music extremely boring.
      His tones and effect chains though, completely different story,

    • @AbbeyRoadkill1
      @AbbeyRoadkill1 4 роки тому +4

      @@oldgoat381 Then that probably means you're a guitarist who plays over a song, and not inside it.

    • @TonalWorks
      @TonalWorks 4 роки тому +8

      ​@@oldgoat381 I guess that's a subjective matter what appeals to a person musically.
      Regarding this episode, Tim Pierce said he likes pop/rock songs that increase the intensity and build up like "a wedge".
      The first thing I though about at that moment was "With or without you" by U2 as a prime example. The whole band is part of this buildup, but if we're talking about guitarparts you should analyse the guitar and the sparse notes played with e-bow in the beginning, the chimey riffs that starts off the main buildup in "...and you give yourself away.." and how it builds up to a climax. Masterful sense of arrangement, dynamics and emotion.
      So for me it's the opposite of boring (although some of their later work I unfortunately find kind of boring tbh, but live they still are beasts).

  • @Adipsia1
    @Adipsia1 4 роки тому +7

    Decades of assimilated experience from Tim and yourself condensed in to 45 minutes. Invaluable... at least to me. Thank you.

  • @AlejandroGarcete
    @AlejandroGarcete 4 роки тому +9

    One of the greatest videos ever done in this platform for musicians out there. 45 min passed like 10. Thank you, Rick 🙏

  • @Badz_B34chst4r
    @Badz_B34chst4r 4 роки тому +8

    Rick and Tim are two world-class artists and teachers. Even if you have no idea about studio recording & music production there is so much that can be learned from their approach to the craft, their creative processes, the way they do team work, their professionalism, how they handle the negative aspects, how they keep the humor and lightness alive, and their work ethic. You can apply the lessons here to any craft or creative project.

  • @MrDSAPPY
    @MrDSAPPY 4 роки тому +37

    Tim has the number one trait of a successful working musician. He's totally chill and cool!

    • @christophermyers8157
      @christophermyers8157 4 роки тому

      Is he a Mason? That is usually the #1 quality wanted in a musician by the music industry.

    • @NoName-to5xl
      @NoName-to5xl 4 роки тому

      @@christophermyers8157 really??? Where did you learn that?

    • @christophermyers8157
      @christophermyers8157 4 роки тому

      @@NoName-to5xl Where didn't you learn that, Masonic imagery and symbolism is ubiquitous in pop, rock, metal, jazz, and classical.

    • @NoName-to5xl
      @NoName-to5xl 4 роки тому

      @@christophermyers8157 same can be said of 100 other philosophies. Gimme some pointers or i call BS.

    • @christophermyers8157
      @christophermyers8157 4 роки тому

      @@NoName-to5xl I guess you are calling BS. Go ahead. Won't change the facts.

  • @dantreview4698
    @dantreview4698 4 роки тому +119

    "What do you do when Adele says no wah pedal?"
    "Uh... you turn it off."
    LOLOLOLOL
    Thanks for the laugh guys. Always good stuff here!

    • @mikeb5372
      @mikeb5372 4 роки тому +2

      Glad I wasn't the only one that laughed at that

    • @thenewstuff3377
      @thenewstuff3377 3 роки тому +1

      I laughed at that!

    • @bernieross1241
      @bernieross1241 10 місяців тому

      I really didn't. And I really can't understand why anyone did. I'm genuinely confused here. Adele said she didn't want a wah wah pedal on her song. That's funny? This is a genuine question: why is that funny, or even noteworthy in any way? Please help.

    • @asharpbflat7179
      @asharpbflat7179 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@bernieross1241because her success and outstanding singing and songwriting speak for itself, so if on HER production (she's paying you), she wants something else, you don't question it, and in that moment you realize none of your guitar centered thinking is of any use here, which is quite hilarious 😂. All that is big and important to you, in your personal musical journey in one second becomes really small and you can laugh about it, because sure you know your ego as a guitar player just got a bump 🤣 and of course your intuition says "but Adele, listen this is my..." - No! That's not your role in here, she's paying you to play what she thinks fits her music. You start a discussion and you're done lol. The clash of cultures (guitar thinking dude vs non-guitar mega global superstar) is funny as hell. And buddy, you gotta learn to sometimes laugh about yourself too. Laugh about your own ego. If you take yourself too serious all the time, you won't get far in life, neither in job or marriage. Ask Rick I think he's been married for a long time ;) in this case in this moment what's the point of getting frustrated? She acknowledged you as the guitar player she wants on her record, you're getting payed for your time in her studio. This is literally the best place to take a blow to your ego and laugh about it just as hard as you can. No better place in the world to exercise that 😁

    • @keendeesjarlais3636
      @keendeesjarlais3636 9 місяців тому

      @@asharpbflat7179 12:00 don't worry Tim, you got her good with the term " simple stuff''. nuff said

  • @gmarmalade
    @gmarmalade 4 роки тому +77

    I could listen to Rick and many of his friends all day long, when I should be practicing, composing, and recording. Thanks a lot Rick.

    • @peterveres2942
      @peterveres2942 4 роки тому +2

      You're not alone, I miss all my practice time now 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @timothycormier3494
      @timothycormier3494 4 роки тому +2

      Yup same here. I could listen to Tim perice tell stories about recording the zillions of guitar parts of the 80’s & 90’s. Tim, I believe is the most recorded studio guitarist in music history

    • @RobertLBarnard
      @RobertLBarnard 4 роки тому +1

      I could listen all day long too. But I don't play or compose. (Although I once played the opening of Smoke on the Water on a piece of packing styrofoam with four rubber bands stretched across it tuned by ear. My audience, a guy with 80% hearing loss in one ear nodded approvingly.)

    • @peterveres2942
      @peterveres2942 4 роки тому +4

      So is it unanimous? Rick's vids are an addiction

    • @bwvideo0905
      @bwvideo0905 4 роки тому +1

      Dammit Rick!😂

  • @Caddis496
    @Caddis496 4 роки тому +186

    First: are human beings ever more beautiful than when they're talking about something they're passionate about? These dudes are gorgeous, man.
    Second: holy moley, Rick is an amazing interviewer. Sure, he's got a TON of personal experience and knowledge on the subject, but just... they way he conducts the interview... guy could be a late night talk show host or journalist of the highest caliber.
    Third: the casual knowledge bombing from Tim Pierce in this video is... I'm so glad this interview happened and I got to watch. I'm taking away things that I'll be using in my personal practice session tonight. (e.g.: gonna crank my volume and default to a more gentle attack - the shifting the center on the dynamic range... what a simple little tip for completely different tone... can't wait to see where it goes for me.)

    • @incelthirdworld9858
      @incelthirdworld9858 4 роки тому

      k

    • @allosaurusfragilis7782
      @allosaurusfragilis7782 4 роки тому +3

      Great observation. Thats why im watching it, even though im not that interested in session musicians. His enthusiasm has made it interesting

    • @NoName-to5xl
      @NoName-to5xl 4 роки тому +1

      Late night host suck. Rick is pretty good ;-)

    • @bikegarrett
      @bikegarrett 3 роки тому

      Agreed, these guys know how powerful and magic music is !

    • @hippojuice23
      @hippojuice23 3 роки тому

      And nothing's worse than to have your passion be met with indifference.

  • @MontegaB
    @MontegaB 4 роки тому +3

    I just gotta comment on how well a couple of professional musicians & producers can execute a remote session like this. The audio is great, video is perfect, no delay. Both of you are wearing monitors you can barely see. It just feels so natural to watch. Well done, Rick!

  • @ChuckMarteau
    @ChuckMarteau 4 роки тому +41

    Best 2 teachers on UA-cam, period

    • @RicG.
      @RicG. 4 роки тому +2

      These two guys are great no doubt. One other I'd add is session guitarist Tom Bukovac. If you haven't already, check out his channel. It's called "501chorusecho".

    • @kilgoretrout321
      @kilgoretrout321 4 роки тому +3

      Have you tried Justnickmusic? He's been more helpful for me than these two have

    • @LadyLuckRecords
      @LadyLuckRecords 4 роки тому +1

      Yes and no. Commentary, yes. Teachers, no. But they definitely are good though. Love watching both of them.

    • @vylkenzonk7941
      @vylkenzonk7941 4 роки тому +1

      kilgoretrout321 yeah, his site is excellent...on many levels...

    • @whatabouttheearth
      @whatabouttheearth 4 роки тому

      Jacob Haq, Samurai Guitarist, Steve Stine, Rick Beato

  • @38bass
    @38bass 4 роки тому +161

    At first I was like, man, I don’t have the patience for a 45 minute episode.
    45 minutes later. 🥰

    • @ComradeStiv
      @ComradeStiv 4 роки тому +5

      Facts. Then 10 minutes later you're telling the clock to stfu because it claims it's been 45 minutes

    • @Drew-ft7wf
      @Drew-ft7wf 4 роки тому +3

      i was just thinking the exact same thing!!!!!! checked progress bar, and sheesh, halfway already! now i gotta rewind coz i got sucked into the comments. a really interesting insight into that world too.

    • @BlakeNix
      @BlakeNix 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @tamikat4745
    @tamikat4745 2 роки тому +5

    W O W !!!
    To hear Tim show some love for Atlanta Rhythm Section was awesome.
    Barry Bailey and J.R. Cobb were the guitarists of note back then.
    Also had the opportunity to jam with them, while i lived in Atlanta in the 1980's.
    Hands down, one of the better bands/ensembles. Such a sense for space and style. Some of us who have made a living making music will always show ARS the love and respect they deserve.

  • @billville111
    @billville111 4 роки тому +19

    When he was describing the "crisis of confidence", you could just feel the tension in the air building as time dragged on during the imaginary guitar change. OMG

  • @Valgant
    @Valgant 4 роки тому +5

    What a great interview! Tim's one of the best in the business! He's so musical, so inspiring! Thanks, Rick!

  • @MartinKirbits
    @MartinKirbits 3 роки тому +103

    I love how he has a guitar straped on the entire time but still makes air guitar motions when he is explaining some things.

    • @cosmicHalArizona
      @cosmicHalArizona 3 роки тому +5

      Part of his persona & a comfort.

    • @The_Rude_French_Canadian
      @The_Rude_French_Canadian 3 роки тому +5

      I often do the same when hanging out lol I’ll keep my guitar strapped on me and just noodle while talking lol makes me more comfortable in social situations with people I may not know well lol it’s weird

    • @mrcryptozoic817
      @mrcryptozoic817 2 роки тому +1

      I've always thought that a musician doing air guitar would feel better with a guitar with no strings.

    • @richardlecomte4874
      @richardlecomte4874 2 роки тому +3

      I have never seen him without a guitar in his hands. I suspect that he cooks breakfast with it strapped on.

  • @Celso_Luis
    @Celso_Luis 4 роки тому +55

    I love the Rick+Tim videos. These guys complement each other.
    Tim is the blue collar guy who had to pick up the pace and learn theory as he went along.
    Rick is the academic genius who had to grind through the dirt of the music business.
    They should start a sitcom!

  • @elminsters
    @elminsters 4 роки тому +284

    10:54 is the bit about Adele

  • @Bangkokguitar
    @Bangkokguitar 4 роки тому +23

    Two amazing musicians allowing us everyday commonplace musicians to peek in on their conversation and drool. 😀🤩

    • @EvilSean62
      @EvilSean62 4 роки тому +4

      absolutely ... the tube is full of people offering unfounded opinions
      ...this is NOT one of those times !

  • @harvada
    @harvada 4 роки тому +5

    I love that Rick is always introducing me to new stuff - bands, musos, songs, styles, techniques, music theory. Inevitably I then go and explore and learn more.

  • @SBGuitarStudio
    @SBGuitarStudio 4 роки тому +17

    So many reasons to love Tim Pierce, but top of the list is his emotional intelligence and tales of reading the room.

  • @justinbartarm5143
    @justinbartarm5143 2 роки тому +3

    Tim explains things so well, he helps you to understand the intricacies of music .

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic 4 роки тому +137

    Tim playing RHCP as an example of 80s pop is beautiful. Ha ha ha. I think everything he's playing can be found in the zephyr song.

    • @rms3062
      @rms3062 4 роки тому +11

      I love the zephyr song🥺

    • @Jopeymessmusic
      @Jopeymessmusic 4 роки тому +3

      @@rms3062 Me too! RHCP are amazing!

    • @PaulGBass
      @PaulGBass 4 роки тому +3

      @@martinpaddle Exactly what I was thinking - A love like blood - sounded like he was playing that actual track...

    • @chuckbankston4528
      @chuckbankston4528 4 роки тому +1

      He just kept playing RHCP Zephyr song and that was sweet!! This was very entertaining but yea Zephyr as an 80s pop song simulation was enjoyable

    • @levijessegonzalez3629
      @levijessegonzalez3629 4 роки тому +1

      Time stamp?

  • @HailRider
    @HailRider 4 роки тому +6

    Oddly enough as a guitarist - non session, non professional... I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I have nothing to do with the industry but I do admire those that do and have. Loved the topic.

  • @virtualb01
    @virtualb01 29 днів тому

    Watching this in 2024 and learning so much. Amazing videos and wealth of knowledge in Rick’s videos. One of my favorite channels across all spectrums in UA-cam

  • @KoustavDasgupta
    @KoustavDasgupta 4 роки тому +5

    Tim Pierce killing it and going "Not the greatest example but...", and I am thinking - that is AWESOME! What a great interview.

  • @KJT3000
    @KJT3000 4 роки тому +33

    Thank GOD for real musicians like this to give us the real history and knowledge.
    In 20 years, almost NONE of the "Top 20" artists around now, will be able to give info like this.

    • @WinstonTexas829
      @WinstonTexas829 4 роки тому +2

      Talent is not exclusive to any generation. There as as many amazing young people now as there were 20 years ago. I worked in a jazz school & the kids were incredible. I started noticing these kids playing as sidemen & women to current rock/pop stars. In 20 years , they'll be doing exactly what Tim is doing here.

  • @fayewaddington-ayres787
    @fayewaddington-ayres787 3 роки тому +1

    It's so good to hear a knowledgeable person ask the right questions and set their guests to speak at ease! Wonderful interview as usual. Thank you both.

  • @_barriosmusic_
    @_barriosmusic_ 4 роки тому +12

    Tim Pierce is one of the greatest session players of all time!

  • @jjw5023
    @jjw5023 4 роки тому +100

    That's a beautiful PRS.

    • @gregorymccasland2874
      @gregorymccasland2874 4 роки тому +11

      Redundant...PRS guitars all look so great. When all this is COVID horror stabilizes I’m thinking of trying one out.

    • @frankbarnwell____
      @frankbarnwell____ 4 роки тому +5

      @@gregorymccasland2874 just play

    • @SteveWattisDrums1
      @SteveWattisDrums1 4 роки тому +2

      Literally those first chugs just proved their point about tone and feel 💖

    • @Len_M.
      @Len_M. 4 роки тому +3

      The new Nebula Silver Sky is so sexy.

    • @chrislestermusic
      @chrislestermusic 4 роки тому +1

      Gregory McCasland I have 2 and they are very well made instruments.

  • @joelsom
    @joelsom 2 роки тому +1

    An EXCELLENT lesson for any guitarist playing on other people’s songs. “Impress them early with something catchy, watch your levels, have your part down by the time the drummer and bassist do, don’t slow the session down changing guitars or looking for sounds…and most importantly, READ THE ARTIST. Loved this!

    • @dogslobbergardens6606
      @dogslobbergardens6606 2 роки тому

      "Don't be yourself, just be a robot and please whoever's paying you today."
      Solid advice for all aspiring artists.

  • @sgreen4539
    @sgreen4539 4 роки тому +6

    Rick's a great interviewer. Good questions. Knows when to talk and let's the story be told.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 4 роки тому +2

      @S Green - ...and apologises when he does interrupt, too! Great guy! :-)

  • @KrisVComm
    @KrisVComm 3 роки тому +6

    Since the “quarantine”, I have developed a tremendous appreciation for Tim. Helps that I’m a huge Toto/Lukather fan

  • @1oolabob
    @1oolabob 3 роки тому +2

    Honestly, the best and most educational/enlightening video about music making that I have ever seen anywhere.
    And so down-to-earth! I can barely believe that this much knowledge has been shared with me for free.
    Thank you, Rick and Tim. This probably is how music stays alive.

  • @russevans3586
    @russevans3586 3 роки тому +42

    Rick, this feeds my need for what I call "peripheral data." I love to know the back story of how songs were recorded (same thing for how movies are made). PLEASE continue these interviews! Please also thank Tim for sharing these interesting stories.

  • @loxpower
    @loxpower 4 роки тому +7

    Tim Pierce is phenomenal! And, as an Italian, my heart melted when I discovered he played for Elisa on a Glenn Ballard's production (and he even called her a "huge artist").

    • @danielamourose6361
      @danielamourose6361 4 роки тому

      The Alice song? Her version of Fur Elise?

    • @loxpower
      @loxpower 4 роки тому +1

      @@danielamourose6361 I think he played on the "Carterpillar" album, a special release for overseas market of her album Soundtrack '96-'06. Not sure in which songs he plays though.

    • @danielamourose6361
      @danielamourose6361 4 роки тому

      @@loxpower , oh, thanks Francesco. I'm gonna track down that album. I recently discovered Alice and she's great! I love her song Estate( hope I'm pronouncing that right), and knowing Tim is playing guitar somewhere on Caterpillar, its a " win-win"!!!!

    • @loxpower
      @loxpower 4 роки тому

      Daniel Amourose well, you can just grab the album “Pearl Days” which was produced entirely by Ballard (and according to Wikipedia Tim plays on almost every track). It’s a masterpiece. Waves it’s one of the best song Elisa has ever written.

    • @danielamourose6361
      @danielamourose6361 4 роки тому

      @@loxpower , ah, thanks for the tip for another gem, Franki!!!!

  • @darrenmaine1196
    @darrenmaine1196 2 роки тому +2

    Rick....you are the real deal and the reason I stay up at night. Thank you for bringing the beauty of rock music back to life for decades of boomers. Thank you too for bringing Roundabout back to my regular listening favorites.

  • @kultan2000
    @kultan2000 4 роки тому +53

    Easy to see why Tim stays working. He's a talented player but also a great hang. Never underestimate people skills.

    • @tboysrocknroll8848
      @tboysrocknroll8848 4 роки тому +8

      I think that people skills is MORE important than chops in most cases... I mean how many great guitarists do you see and say to yourself " I would never want to be in a band with that guy..".. you know what I mean?

    • @tomcoryell
      @tomcoryell 4 роки тому +1

      It’s everything

    • @kultan2000
      @kultan2000 2 роки тому

      Absolutely. No one wants to be stuck with a talented jerk on tour or in the studio for hours.

  • @elaguajdo
    @elaguajdo 4 роки тому +9

    Kinda hilarious when listening to this interview, when one of the first things the main drummer in the Worship Band at our church told me during rehearsal a few years back was that modern day Worship Music is basically a combination of U2 and Coldplay, rofl! I'm not terribly familiar with Coldplay, but I had heard enough to know he was correct, and to hear those two bands (well, The Edge and Coldplay, lol) mentioned as (still) major influences in the studio ... brought out a chuckle.
    Anyway, great interview. Rick Beato and Tim Pierce are two names that more people should know. Found Tim originally through this channel. Thanks, Rick!

  • @keithsaunders1795
    @keithsaunders1795 4 роки тому +4

    I'm not musically worthy, but what an amazing conversation. I love how Tim sets the stage for answering the questions.

  • @davecadena5537
    @davecadena5537 2 роки тому +3

    Rick, your Rolidex of friends is simply amazing !
    Love the FUN and ENTERTAINING interviews.

  • @wreckoningday
    @wreckoningday 4 роки тому +6

    Yes Tim! The outros! THE OUTROS!! They really are some of the best music! I always want them to go on for 5 minutes as well then I wonder if what makes them so great is they end too soon which makes me listen again and again.

  • @ianwilliams1789
    @ianwilliams1789 2 роки тому +3

    I probably haven't seen all of your interviews, but of the many that I have enjoyed, this has got to be the best yet. I love the information, the honesty, the talent, and the complete absence of bull*** t.

  • @fross1203
    @fross1203 4 роки тому +14

    Did Tim just mention Nick Kershaw?
    “Wouldn’t it Be” - a song I had completely forgotten about, but absolutely loved back in the day.
    Such a brilliantly insightful episode and Tim’s humbleness and humility really are inspiring.

    • @tomwilko7841
      @tomwilko7841 4 роки тому +2

      Even if it was for just one day

  • @markhuggins5922
    @markhuggins5922 3 роки тому +2

    Fabulous conversation between two unpretentious greats that know guitar music in all its forms and speak well enough to convey their knowledge. This gives a rare glimpse into the world of music creation. These two guys are each, always amazing. Together they are kryptonite. Best UA-cam vid in years if you are an audiophile.

  • @Yountica
    @Yountica 3 роки тому +4

    What an absolute delight to listen to this show!!! So much good advice!

  • @Ockeroid
    @Ockeroid 4 роки тому +161

    Some really great gems of advice in here! Thanks Rick and Tim!

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 4 роки тому +1

      Gino Vanelli ,geez ,that's a Canadian name I almost forgot.

  • @grahamtaylor6883
    @grahamtaylor6883 4 роки тому +5

    Almost skipped this 45 minute video, but was hooked within the first 2 minutes Great video and very Inspiring.

  • @simonclark8290
    @simonclark8290 Рік тому +1

    Man sits at guitar... man moves hands over strings... man makes magic sounds! I so appreciate and respect people who master their craft and then make it look easy.

  • @RCAvhstape
    @RCAvhstape 4 роки тому +181

    "Bass player and drummer are nailing it by the third take..." That's one take too many for Two-Take Beato!

    • @RogerBiwandu
      @RogerBiwandu 4 роки тому

      3 takes it's just a matter of choice there, most of the A Team musicians are nailing it at the 1st take, I'm talking here about the Vinnie Landau East Phillinganes, and so on...

    • @RCAvhstape
      @RCAvhstape 4 роки тому +2

      @@RogerBiwandu Clearly you aren't getting the reference.

    • @RogerBiwandu
      @RogerBiwandu 4 роки тому +6

      @@RCAvhstape Oops, sorry then... :-) (I suspected a joke, but, I guess my english is not as good that I thought...)

    • @oresthopiak8609
      @oresthopiak8609 4 роки тому

      @@RCAvhstape what is the reference about?

  • @samhouston1979
    @samhouston1979 3 роки тому +9

    it’s so cool to hear a master talk about their craft

  • @splendourize
    @splendourize 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic. The banter and Info' is tremendous, Rick and Tim, what a great show , more and more please.

  • @Nutmegger7
    @Nutmegger7 4 роки тому +35

    Tim Pierce is fantastic and when he says his favorite pop songs "build like a wedge" I couldn't agree more.

    • @mightyV444
      @mightyV444 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, I loved that bit too, and I'm using the same approach with my own recordings :-)

    • @walterobrien467
      @walterobrien467 4 роки тому

      What song is that?

    • @walterobrien467
      @walterobrien467 4 роки тому

      @@badgasaurus4211 ohh "build like a wedge" is a description of the dynamics. Thanks mate I though it was a song. I just discovered the Edge recently & I want to analyze his style & tendencies. Can you name a few songs that has that "build like a wedge" kind of thing?

    • @TonalWorks
      @TonalWorks 4 роки тому +2

      @@walterobrien467 "With or without you" by U2 is a perfect example of this. See also my answer to the user "shakarocks".

    • @Nutmegger7
      @Nutmegger7 4 роки тому

      @@walterobrien467 Mysterious Ways by U2

  • @ericsnell3040
    @ericsnell3040 4 роки тому +244

    I wish "professional" interviewers would let the subject talk as much as Rick does.

    • @Luke-gq7du
      @Luke-gq7du 4 роки тому +16

      Rick shows a genuine interest in the people he speaks with and it makes these so much better.

    • @OdaKa
      @OdaKa 4 роки тому +2

      Maybe if they weren't on a corporate time crunch

    • @JeffDaytonMusic
      @JeffDaytonMusic 4 роки тому +1

      I also love how Tim listens and lets Rick finish a thought. Really a pro.

    • @docwill184
      @docwill184 4 роки тому

      @@Luke-gq7du So true. My favorite example of this is Sean Hannity. I might agree with his take on things but he's insufferably unlistenable.
      He must pay his guests well to interrupt them after three sentences to virtue-signal his family as L.E. and military and what He thinks about what he asked.

    • @diaphanoux
      @diaphanoux 4 роки тому

      Remember. All these talk show hosts have certain "interview control" and to a certaij extent, ego comes into play a lot.

  • @dreamscuba
    @dreamscuba 4 роки тому +3

    Wow, another great video. Rick, I love how you give the person you are interviewing space to talk. Fantastic to get a fly on the wall view on being a session guitarist.

  • @abigailslade3824
    @abigailslade3824 3 роки тому +6

    I love how Ricks interviews are more like a chat with a good buddy

    • @66PHILB
      @66PHILB 3 роки тому +1

      I reckon many of them will become Rick's good buddies afterwards.

  • @JazzBear
    @JazzBear 4 роки тому +7

    I love this interview. I’ve been a studio musician most of my life. And the psychology that he is explaining is so “spot on!” I love the idea of “crisis of confidence.”

    • @LemonLadyRecords
      @LemonLadyRecords 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! But the only way to survive that crisis in the studio was to also have a lot of confidence in your abilities, even if you well knew your limitations. Mine was a naive, youthful confidence, but important, esp imp as a female studio engineer in the 70s. No one will have confidence in you if you don't project it. Like a pilot, you can't panic and just have to charge through whatever situation to the best solution, and take responsibility. No hesitation and no second guessing.
      Come to think of it, I had a crisis of confidence about everything going on in a session lol! Part of the job, I guess. But I didn't think of it that way at the time, as it was just a normal workday (or night) for me.

  • @KenSpassione
    @KenSpassione 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this Rick and Tim. I am working very hard to get ever better at exactly what you are talking about. I genuinely appreciate your contributions and generosity of knowledge.

  • @danynolet9500
    @danynolet9500 4 роки тому +14

    Fantastic talk, had never imagined this job was not only about skills but also psychology!

    • @kevinmccarthy4088
      @kevinmccarthy4088 4 роки тому +4

      Every job is.

    • @zenobardot
      @zenobardot 4 роки тому

      And while he didn't explicitly link the crisis-of-confidence/psychology thing to the fading away of arrangers, his earlier comments fleshed out the point. In the era when session players are allowed and encouraged to improvise (i.e., to write secondary hooks), things become less about craft and more about magic and inspiration. On a Frank Sinatra session, either Nelson Riddle walked into the studio with a brilliant arrangement, or he didn't. Nobody was looking to the guitar player to make the song, and the guitar player didn't affect anybody's psychology (unless he showed up drunk). The guitar player was more like the skilled computer programmer you hire to put a designer's work into code.

    • @lancelove9700
      @lancelove9700 4 роки тому

      Seriously? Its an instrument with a like twenty four note range that they use frequency to refer to other tones of the same range because they cant literally justify playing one note the whole time. If you really just consider why its just not the norm to play one note for twelve hours on a record of nothing else...then you'll understand that this whole instrument is based around a truth based upon legitimacy in about as much as a clam was created by a vacuum cleaner in terms of its theological and evolutionary legitimacy. I mean it makes sense..its a gastropod...works like a vacuum cleaner close enough to call it logical that it was created by a god that was a vacuum cleaner that came to earth and gave merciful life and birth to a clam to compel humanity to clean the floor...but evolve to realize that sacrificing a clean floor means saving energy and thus the enviroment and clams...but then redeeming killing the environment and clams...because its the perfect sacrifice because...you are what you eat and then clams will have power on earth and humans wont because humans are bad stupid people who eat naughty apples instead of sucking the poison out of Adams...because you cant fit an Abrams tank cannon in your mouth...unless its canonized...then you could eat the book...and if you made a tampon of the canonical text...you could dam the flood and blood would be required for sin..because it technically is a sodomy...unless you have a lobotomy...and put the text in the eye of the beholder...then choice is a sound frequency and instrument and range itself...which creates society and the world and order...but um...arent you more concerned about just being friends with your guitar anyways? I mean ive heard it wants to kill your mama? Doesnt that concern you? But seriously...the instrument is dumber than the tangle of hair it came from. So clearly...baldness...is more cooler than psychology and tattoos and sawtooth fretting to improve finger dynamic for ripping more ancient licks. You should just buy a pack of crackers and join the nra and hone your skrilla power into an x-ray form of medical marijuana that makes you gay and antigender and black while being straight in your 40s and famous on instagramme...instal grommets on your zipper and fly the fiendly pies. See...i can piss into the wind..but what you didnt hear...was that it was in the key of P. ..and thats why squirty p. qwerty is a perdy birdie. That and big shoes and a college degree. My spoon says there is no guitar...but my guitar aays there is no frank zappa...but i bought an sg and a pack of cigarettes and found out thats not so. Now you try. I bet it flies and wobbles and turns invisible.

    • @andzwe
      @andzwe 4 роки тому

      Around musicians (and who they have to deal with) especially, in my experience. Which starts of as just having fun can become utterly complicated, when you get more successful. Countless examples of that.

  • @Smoothways
    @Smoothways 4 роки тому +5

    it's now 01:50 in the morning and I have to get up at 6am. I have not planned to stay glued to this but finally it came to an end. Good night!
    Just in case some here cannot follow - it was WONDERFUL!

  • @TynesStudios
    @TynesStudios 3 роки тому +2

    Could listen to you guys for days. Truly a master class with two insiders really taking us on a tour. More! :)

  • @mosesgarner2404
    @mosesgarner2404 4 роки тому +228

    Jimi Hendrix shakes his fist at Adele from beyond the grave!

    • @mosesgarner2404
      @mosesgarner2404 4 роки тому +11

      @Jimi Hendrix ...Jimi...is that really you? lol

    • @chrisflashmusic
      @chrisflashmusic 4 роки тому +2

      Simply why she hasn't released amy music. She realized wah wah is needed.

    • @Official_KC
      @Official_KC 4 роки тому +6

      Hendrix and a few others are the only one's I've seen to do it well creatively, honestly. Its so overused now that I just can't stand it. Just my personal opinion, but I'm with Adele on this one. And blues solos. I just don't care.

    • @mosesgarner2404
      @mosesgarner2404 4 роки тому +1

      @@Official_KC I hear that. I still dig my wah pedal though

    • @DavidSmith-ss1cg
      @DavidSmith-ss1cg 4 роки тому +16

      Naa-ah - Jimi would think that Adele is beautiful, and he would seduce her, and make sweet love to her 'til her eyes rattled around in her head. Then he would play guitar - WITH a wah-wah pedal - and she would love it.

  • @yusuftor
    @yusuftor 4 роки тому +9

    My two fav youtubers! Can’t wait to watch this

  • @TheCPerla
    @TheCPerla 2 роки тому +2

    This whole conversation has opened my eyes! So much knowledge dropped here I wish I wish I would have learned ages ago!

  • @greenphil888
    @greenphil888 4 роки тому +3

    This was an amazing interview! Wow! I learned a lot Tim! Rick, your questions were spot on and was digging deep into the musical creativity of Tim! Thank you!

  • @rogerlensmith164
    @rogerlensmith164 3 роки тому +4

    Great interview, Tim is hilarious. You guys are both so knowledgeable, thank you for sharing everything you share.

  • @darrellstyner0001
    @darrellstyner0001 3 роки тому +2

    Love hearing you guys talk. Pure gold!

  • @jacksampsonforever
    @jacksampsonforever 4 роки тому +5

    SUCH a great interview. Tim is a living history book!

  • @andrewclermont8377
    @andrewclermont8377 3 роки тому +3

    Possibly the best music making interview based around guitar, great job Rick & Tim, love your work!

  • @livingadreamlife1428
    @livingadreamlife1428 4 роки тому +2

    Tim has a gift and worked extremely hard at perfecting his talent. That’s how he got to his level.

  • @davidclements7696
    @davidclements7696 2 роки тому +4

    Love Tim's respect for the Funk Brothers (Motown) and The Wrecking Crew (LA)! And like everyone else said, great conversation.

  • @PherotoneStudios
    @PherotoneStudios 4 роки тому +4

    Quite possibly the best video I've ever watched ever. I sat there and felt like I was in the room with you two just listening and learning. You weren't even in the same room! Either way it felt like I was there

  • @gcam474
    @gcam474 4 роки тому +1

    Oh Christ! Thank you both. This was freakin amazing!!

  • @beeftheheat
    @beeftheheat 4 роки тому +12

    the pairings on this channel are the best.
    many times here you can see the camera go to Rick just smiling and agreeing and secretly congratulating himself on having an awesome guest.
    :-)

    • @DavidSmith-ss1cg
      @DavidSmith-ss1cg 4 роки тому +1

      Watching Rick's face when Lee Sklar came on his show and said that he was a big fan - it's the same thing. Rick probably still grins when he thinks about it.

  • @benkleschinsky
    @benkleschinsky 4 роки тому +6

    This is something I've always wanted to know. Yeah we talk about the amazing guitar solos out there, but there is almost no interviews about the art of session musicians and rhythm guitars.

  • @JGlassy
    @JGlassy 2 роки тому +1

    Love this interview. So much rich behind the scenes culture exchanged here, and with such humor and graciousness.

  • @brocluno01
    @brocluno01 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you guys !! This is one of THE Best session or studio conversations I have heard in a l-o-n-g time. I worked for GRT/Chess/Janus in the 1970's in engineering. Man I wish the conversations back then made as much sense as this one does today. Some of the innuendos and space/psychedelia references back then were to places and subjects that only the commentor had any inkling of what they saying ... How do you record and mix down stuff that you have no idea what they are saying they want ...

  • @i8ittoo
    @i8ittoo 4 роки тому +17

    What blows me away is how very few artists actually write their own music.

    • @truslyd
      @truslyd 3 роки тому +3

      The devil himself writes ALL pop music.

    • @fzxfzxfzx
      @fzxfzxfzx 3 роки тому

      @@KevinJDildonik r u talking about max martin?

  • @Charis-ul2xh
    @Charis-ul2xh 4 роки тому +2

    As an aspiring singer-songwriter, there are so many useful lessons and insights in this video regarding arrangements and serving the song by painting with contrasting yet complementary colors. I like to think of it kind of like a yin and yang approach, or finding some kind of synthesis as a result of your thesis and antithesis. Thank you Rick and Tim for your time and for sharing this valuable wisdom.

  • @gizmokaiba
    @gizmokaiba 4 роки тому +26

    School of “rock”. This should be mandatory for every guitarist🤟🏻

    • @idiaho9601
      @idiaho9601 4 роки тому

      Xactly what I thought..

  • @tomyg2766
    @tomyg2766 4 роки тому +10

    Great to see Gino Vannelli get a mention! Great video, more of the same please.

  • @TIMOWHITEBUFFALO
    @TIMOWHITEBUFFALO 3 роки тому +1

    Great show today Rick with Tim Pierce....wow....so much valuable information...

  • @LexLuthier1
    @LexLuthier1 4 роки тому +6

    I like both these guys but it's hard for me to get all the way through most of their great videos because they get so far ahead of me. This kept my attention all the way through because there was not only technical musical instruction, there's some fascinating information about facets of the business we don't normally see.
    Thanks guys, much respect.