I remember my Dad and I sitting in the car the first time it played on the radio, we looked at each other and said "Prince?!" at the same time. Bought the album for his birthday and he danced with my mother to it. Good times.
Masterfully done! Voodoo is my favorite album ever! It's a joy to watch these videos and feel all the love and knowledge you put on it! Hope you keep it going!
Voodoo is my favorite album of the past 30 years. Mama's gun is probably the second...what an amazing, creative moment in music history 2000 was. Love your videos, bro.
I love your content...much needed in these times. My only feedback to this great digging is that James Poyser probably deserved more flowers in this piece. He allegedly did the bulk of this, going from an Okay Player video on the song, and D'Angelo and Questlove came to him and asked him to give it to them, instead of Common. When he agreed, they proceeded to swap with Common. Poyser worked with Dilla on Common's The Questions, and his beatmaking influenced him on the rest of his Electirc Lady sessions. Great content though. Many blessings!
I have the voodoo cd in storage. It's a little scratched up. I played it a lot. Chicken grease is one of my favorites 😍👑 One mo gin is my number one favorite on that album. ❤️
"Chicken Grease" is one of my favorites on Voodoo! I've always thought of it as his "Sexy MF" or "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud". Prince was a bog fan of James so this lineage is no secret. D'Angelo put his FOOT in Voodoo and the band elevated the magic. Pino's bass playing on this track is some of the best on the album. He's such a thoughtful player playing with space in such a fun way. It's the most prevalent on "Chicken Grease." So happy to see other musicians analyzing D'Angelo's work! Good video.
I got to work with d recently, was a blessing, i have a recording of this live and also a denzel curry version of him doing chicken grease pretty rad, recorded on same room too
Dude.. This is an extremely well-researched and executed video. Amazing job. So much useful info and amazing connections in here! I wish you the best with your channel, this stuff is gold!
First time I heard Black Messiah it absolutely blew my mind. Was definitely worth the wait! Don't think I've ever heard an artist incorporate so many different kinds of music and sounds in his work. There's all sorts of parts where there's a random clarinet riff or something, and then then that's the only time that instrument makes a noise the whole song and I'm left thinking "wow, I wonder why that's there. I wouldn't have thought of that in a thousand years"
@@byanymeansnecessary9329 could be wildly off but maybe To Pimp A Butterfly, was a similar time I think. Anyway, Black Messiah is one my all time albums, continues to blow my mind to this day, an absolute masterpiece!
I rarely comment on here but this video truly blew me away man. I've been a Voodoo truther for years now because I believe that Voodoo is the best R&B album so far this century but also how much of a homage it was to the great Black music that proceeded it so to see you so eloquently break this down was amazing man. Keep up the good work & I'm looking forward to seeing your channel continue to grow & take off. Salute
This is the greatest R&B album of all time to me. I'm sayin all time. I put this above Thriller. There are no skips on this album. The content in the songs. The emotional depth. Songs like Send It On, The Root, Spanish Joint...sheesh. D'Angelo did that! I hope he comes around one more time! I love all 3 of his albums.
@@nikhilrampal7488 to you. Not to me. I skip multiple songs on Thriller and the sound is dated. You can tell it was constructed in the 80s. I'm speaking sonically, lyrically, arrangement...TO ME, there is nothing touching the Voodoo masterpiece. It could be released today and still be light years ahead of R&B.
@@nikhilrampal7488 ok. 😂 Do you see all of these protests going on in the world? Do you see what's happening in music especially with rappers? And Devil's Pie is dated? Do you know what the song is about? Yeah. Jay-Z asked once do you listen to music or skim through it...
@@MossyB4Prez you're speaking to a 0.01% jay z fan.... You can rate it over thriller if you want to. But be careful, Thriller is widely considered as the best of all time. Questlove himself would also conceed to this. Sure its better than modern RnB... but all modern music is shit. devils pie.. save some desert from us😁
Can’t believe I haven’t found your visa and channel until now. Been a huge D’Angelo fan since Brown Sugar. So deeply appreciative of your incredible deep dives. Thank you 😎
You’re videos are incredible! From one bass player to another, you’re proving again and again that the bass is the glue that holds it all together. Making me so hyped to pick up and play along to these records
Yoooo Brandon, this video just blew my mind. I love the attention to detail and the effort to make all the editing so clean. Well done! Also, every time I read or watch about D'Angelo, I love him more. The dude is just so immersed in the history of music. Thanks for making me love him even more.
Fantastic video, man. You broke down the intricacy of “Chicken Grease” in layman’s terms so well - especially the counter-melody bit (which I was totally unaware of) and Questlove’s drumming technique. It’s made me appreciate the ‘loose precision’ and risk-taking of Voodoo more than I did. Subbed to you yesterday, hoping you continue to gain subs over time. Your stuff is quality.
Dude! As a young bass player in the 2000s Chicken Grease was my favorite track and Voodoo is still my favorite album of all time and the most influential on my playing. You have no idea what a treat it was to find this video. Incredible work man! Great production value and even though I'm a dedicated fan of this record I learned some stuff I never knew.
This is a great video, thank you! Being a fan of all those elements and influences I enjoyed every second. Btw hats off for the way you explain counterpoint to non-knowers - couldn't have done that better. I heard D'Angelo in Berlin, Daddy Dave was not short of Quest, his groove with Palladino made me cry😌
Great Video and thanks for highligthting this, but there is nothing UNEXPECTED about D'angelo's complexity! He's won a grammy for everything he's put out! He's a Soul Icon! He's the musician's musician. The Artist's Artist! 🔥🔥🔥
Wow, this is such a great video. I had never thought of that counterpoint idea while listening to D'Angelo, and it was like a light switch that went off when I realized that correlation between the bass and drums haha. Please keep making these videos!
Thank you for this! Voodoo is one of the greatest albums ever and D’Angelo is one of my greatest musical heroes. Watching this one and the Soulquarians one you did has given me so much to think about in my own music career, so I’m really grateful I found your videos. I love the research and enthusiasm you put into this work man!
Love your channel dude. I started Djing disco/house etc about 2 years ago, and ever since it has opened me up to so much more music, and your channel brings me exactly where I want to be when it comes to learning about music - entertaining way that also isn't overbearing, with on point history and musical knowledge. Keep it up!
Nice, this video was very in depth and made me think about other artists and their connections, like a constellation that keeps growing. Nice job Brandon!
I love the left turns! I love the dots representing counterpoint ACTUALLY being the example you continue to explain beautifullly! I love the early photo including Pino who I had no idea was involved with D'Angelo at all! You're amazing! WHAT'S UP?!
Great Video! I love how you show and tell how the funk is made. I am a big Soulquarian fan myself and knew lot's of bits and pieces you mentioned. But the way you illustrate and play the little things is just great. I really learned some new stuff, after nerding along for 10+ years about Dilla & D'Angelo!
Dude, just came across this video and had to subscribe. Excellent quality of video making, and also great musical listening and investigation. Sweet stuff!
Man, I've just found out your channel, I'm already following, definitely!! I'm from Brazil, big hug and peace out!! Big D'Angelo fan!! Really great knowledge your share brother!! Keep on!!
Maaaaaaan, these videos are a music/hip hop heads dream!
Trying to give this music the attention and respect it deserves!
I didn't know how to say it. I guess simple is best.
😂😂😂 ok
Your channel is brilliance!
I’m in heaven! Content like this is what I’ve always dreamed of! 🤗🤩🤘🏾
I remember my Dad and I sitting in the car the first time it played on the radio, we looked at each other and said "Prince?!" at the same time. Bought the album for his birthday and he danced with my mother to it. Good times.
I bought this for my mom on her birthday. She still listens to it.
Masterfully done! Voodoo is my favorite album ever! It's a joy to watch these videos and feel all the love and knowledge you put on it! Hope you keep it going!
Thank you! Many more videos on the way!
Same here. Voodoo the best album ever.
Brazilian or Portuguese?
u might like this one :)
ua-cam.com/video/0dOyTLuWqSM/v-deo.html
Voodoo is my favorite album of the past 30 years. Mama's gun is probably the second...what an amazing, creative moment in music history 2000 was.
Love your videos, bro.
Agreed! An incredible time in music history! Thank you 🙏
Thank goodness we got to witness & live with the Soulquarians.
Both my favs too bro, good taste!
Counter melody concept is existent way before Beethoven and is applied to a lot of music.
Doubt that Angelo was thinking on it to do it 😅
@@eyesoulyou2086 why wouldn’t he be thinking of it? He’s an incredibly sophisticated musician
I love your content...much needed in these times. My only feedback to this great digging is that James Poyser probably deserved more flowers in this piece. He allegedly did the bulk of this, going from an Okay Player video on the song, and D'Angelo and Questlove came to him and asked him to give it to them, instead of Common. When he agreed, they proceeded to swap with Common. Poyser worked with Dilla on Common's The Questions, and his beatmaking influenced him on the rest of his Electirc Lady sessions. Great content though. Many blessings!
I have the voodoo cd in storage. It's a little scratched up. I played it a lot. Chicken grease is one of my favorites 😍👑
One mo gin is my number one favorite on that album. ❤️
As a huge fan of D'Angelo, I'm here to say, this video was amazing !!
"Chicken Grease" is one of my favorites on Voodoo! I've always thought of it as his "Sexy MF" or "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud". Prince was a bog fan of James so this lineage is no secret. D'Angelo put his FOOT in Voodoo and the band elevated the magic. Pino's bass playing on this track is some of the best on the album. He's such a thoughtful player playing with space in such a fun way. It's the most prevalent on "Chicken Grease." So happy to see other musicians analyzing D'Angelo's work! Good video.
This channel is gold!
🙏🙏🙏
I got to work with d recently, was a blessing, i have a recording of this live and also a denzel curry version of him doing chicken grease pretty rad, recorded on same room too
his new album is coming?
Cool story bro!
@@minibuns5397 🫂
Pino on bass was so key on this album!
Not only do you do your homework, but you put alot of time in your videos. Love it.
Dude.. This is an extremely well-researched and executed video. Amazing job. So much useful info and amazing connections in here! I wish you the best with your channel, this stuff is gold!
First time I heard Black Messiah it absolutely blew my mind. Was definitely worth the wait! Don't think I've ever heard an artist incorporate so many different kinds of music and sounds in his work. There's all sorts of parts where there's a random clarinet riff or something, and then then that's the only time that instrument makes a noise the whole song and I'm left thinking "wow, I wonder why that's there. I wouldn't have thought of that in a thousand years"
That’s such a great Album 💿
It’s truly a masterpiece. I was a kid during the voodoo era so this have me a sense of what it may have felt like.
this. The fact that Black Messiah came out almost at the same weeks that TPA came out kinda ruined the release, but damn is that album just perfect
@@yellowbones TPA? What dat?
@@byanymeansnecessary9329 could be wildly off but maybe To Pimp A Butterfly, was a similar time I think.
Anyway, Black Messiah is one my all time albums, continues to blow my mind to this day, an absolute masterpiece!
Because of this segment, i have a whole nutha appreciation of the song...👐🏽👐🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯
This is some real talent here, your pedagogy and your video’s production value are just excellent. My hat is off
I rarely comment on here but this video truly blew me away man. I've been a Voodoo truther for years now because I believe that Voodoo is the best R&B album so far this century but also how much of a homage it was to the great Black music that proceeded it so to see you so eloquently break this down was amazing man. Keep up the good work & I'm looking forward to seeing your channel continue to grow & take off. Salute
This is the greatest R&B album of all time to me. I'm sayin all time. I put this above Thriller. There are no skips on this album. The content in the songs. The emotional depth. Songs like Send It On, The Root, Spanish Joint...sheesh. D'Angelo did that! I hope he comes around one more time! I love all 3 of his albums.
thriller is sill better, lets be honest
songs like devils pie feel quite dated.... thriller is timeless
@@nikhilrampal7488 to you. Not to me. I skip multiple songs on Thriller and the sound is dated. You can tell it was constructed in the 80s. I'm speaking sonically, lyrically, arrangement...TO ME, there is nothing touching the Voodoo masterpiece. It could be released today and still be light years ahead of R&B.
@@nikhilrampal7488 ok. 😂 Do you see all of these protests going on in the world? Do you see what's happening in music especially with rappers? And Devil's Pie is dated? Do you know what the song is about? Yeah. Jay-Z asked once do you listen to music or skim through it...
@@MossyB4Prez you're speaking to a 0.01% jay z fan....
You can rate it over thriller if you want to. But be careful, Thriller is widely considered as the best of all time. Questlove himself would also conceed to this.
Sure its better than modern RnB... but all modern music is shit.
devils pie.. save some desert from us😁
finishes video
immediately puts chicken grease on loop
🔥🔥🔥
Can’t believe I haven’t found your visa and channel until now. Been a huge D’Angelo fan since Brown Sugar.
So deeply appreciative of your incredible deep dives. Thank you 😎
cannot get enough of your channel, man. so well done and way enjoyable.
You killed this breakdown, thank you!
I came across this channel in my UA-cam feed and can’t stop watching the videos!!!! Amazing content! Thank you for highlighting real music!!!
You’re videos are incredible! From one bass player to another, you’re proving again and again that the bass is the glue that holds it all together. Making me so hyped to pick up and play along to these records
This is the UA-cam content I've always wanted. Thank you 🙏🏾 So incredible.
This channel is a musician’s dream!! I love it!
Your musical understanding is amazing
Yoooo Brandon, this video just blew my mind. I love the attention to detail and the effort to make all the editing so clean. Well done!
Also, every time I read or watch about D'Angelo, I love him more. The dude is just so immersed in the history of music. Thanks for making me love him even more.
You’re filling a huge void on UA-cam. Thanks so much for these videos.
Super high-quality content! Thank you!
This content is really incredible!! Do not stop making videos!
Fantastic video, man. You broke down the intricacy of “Chicken Grease” in layman’s terms so well - especially the counter-melody bit (which I was totally unaware of) and Questlove’s drumming technique.
It’s made me appreciate the ‘loose precision’ and risk-taking of Voodoo more than I did.
Subbed to you yesterday, hoping you continue to gain subs over time. Your stuff is quality.
Dude! As a young bass player in the 2000s Chicken Grease was my favorite track and Voodoo is still my favorite album of all time and the most influential on my playing. You have no idea what a treat it was to find this video. Incredible work man! Great production value and even though I'm a dedicated fan of this record I learned some stuff I never knew.
This channel is unreal, you do the most incredible work!
This is a great video, thank you! Being a fan of all those elements and influences I enjoyed every second. Btw hats off for the way you explain counterpoint to non-knowers - couldn't have done that better. I heard D'Angelo in Berlin, Daddy Dave was not short of Quest, his groove with Palladino made me cry😌
Great Video and thanks for highligthting this, but there is nothing UNEXPECTED about D'angelo's complexity! He's won a grammy for everything he's put out! He's a Soul Icon! He's the musician's musician. The Artist's Artist! 🔥🔥🔥
I just found your channel and I'm quickly watching everything. Best musical breakdowns ever
Wow, this is such a great video. I had never thought of that counterpoint idea while listening to D'Angelo, and it was like a light switch that went off when I realized that correlation between the bass and drums haha. Please keep making these videos!
Yeah, it’s really incredible how it all works together! Many more videos on the way!
DUDE. Sick video. Absolutely loved learning about all this. Some inspiring stuff for sure
Your videos are just incredible and becoming better and better. Congrats for that and keep them coming.
First time viewer and long time D’Angelo fan. Bravo! So much content packed into such a short video. Thanks for the history lesson.
This is incredible! Well done!
This was all my space. I am checking out your Soulquarians video now. thanks.
This is stellar. Great job and thank you for putting the spotlight on D'angelo.
Wow!
I stumbled upon this video and stayed for the full duration.
What an excellent analysis! Subscribed! 👍🏻
So glad I found your channel. Great content, thanks!
Thank you for this! Voodoo is one of the greatest albums ever and D’Angelo is one of my greatest musical heroes. Watching this one and the Soulquarians one you did has given me so much to think about in my own music career, so I’m really grateful I found your videos. I love the research and enthusiasm you put into this work man!
So fun dude. Love the charisma and passion for the music your covering
Love your channel dude. I started Djing disco/house etc about 2 years ago, and ever since it has opened me up to so much more music, and your channel brings me exactly where I want to be when it comes to learning about music - entertaining way that also isn't overbearing, with on point history and musical knowledge. Keep it up!
Best ish I have seen on YT for a good while. Outstanding analysis Brother!!❤️💛💚
Great content! Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!
Nice, this video was very in depth and made me think about other artists and their connections, like a constellation that keeps growing. Nice job Brandon!
When I clicked on this video I wasn't expecting to Hear Beethoven's counterpoint, lol. Great analysis!
Just. Amazing. My new favorite channel. ❤
what a great video man! you deserve a much larger audience!!
all of your videos are so amazing
Just found your channel the other day and I’m absolutely loving it!!
I love the left turns! I love the dots representing counterpoint ACTUALLY being the example you continue to explain beautifullly! I love the early photo including Pino who I had no idea was involved with D'Angelo at all! You're amazing! WHAT'S UP?!
Thoroughly enjoyed this breakdown video of one of, if not my favourite album. Subbed!
Beautiful video mate - keep em coming!!!
What's up! This was beautiful I will be digging through the rest of your videos🙌🏾👏
This channel is going to be massive one day. Incredible content!
This was an awesome deep dive/breakdown and so glad it popped up on my feed! How could I not subscribe to this channel! Great Job!
Damn, that was deep, well researched, with an entertaining mix of reverence and levity. Nicely done. I salute.
First time seeing a vid of yours and this is dope! Thank you man!
Thank you so much for this! Best channel I’ve come across in a loooong time
Found your channel today. Fine art you are doing in this corner of the internet. You deserve much more recognition. Thank you and subscribed.
5 and a half minutes in, and my mind is blown already. Sheesh! Thanks for this , msn! Mad inspiring 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Outstanding, what an amazing analyses; thank you!
Love your content man! Incredibly well done. 👏
One of the best channels I have ever come across!!!
so good!! thanks for making this breakdown.
Best music channel I’ve seen in a while keep the hustle and you’ll go atomic
Your videos are incredible. So glad I discovered your channel.
man keep up the great videos! cant believe it took youtube this long to recommend your vids
1st time watchin, great content. That album is a certified classic and the sound of the bass is supreme.
This rocks. Great content.
Simply great content - due diligence and execution. Bravo I’m loving it
This is one of the dopest break downs ever!! You just gained a new sub
Great content and editing. Very entertaining. Happy I found your channel.
First time seeing this channel, this video kicks ass, great stuff
What an incredible video on an incredible artist and an incredible track. Thank you for this. Subscribed!
It's finally dawned on me that you should have been a music teacher of some sort.
Your story telling is smooth and luring.
Keep it up.
what’s upppppp this video is fire. asf. so well excecuted, entertaining, ticked all the boxes. thank you for sharing !! 🔥
this one video, the first i've watched by you, is enough for me to subscribe. meticulous and masterful! 👏🏾
Great Video! I love how you show and tell how the funk is made. I am a big Soulquarian fan myself and knew lot's of bits and pieces you mentioned. But the way you illustrate and play the little things is just great. I really learned some new stuff, after nerding along for 10+ years about Dilla & D'Angelo!
Your videos are so incredibly amazing to watch
Dude, just came across this video and had to subscribe. Excellent quality of video making, and also great musical listening and investigation. Sweet stuff!
Great videos man. Excellent. Thank you for taking your time in making this great content. Keep up the good work.
High quality, zenith level stuff homie! Keep it up!
man!!! you did a great job, thanks for that
As a D’Angelo super fan, thank you for this! Excellent video.
First time seeing one of your videos this is SO well done, editing, passion of talking and bass playing mate subbed immediately
This breakdown was fire bro thanks for this
Super interesting and really well executed. Subscribed immediately. Keep them videos coming 😎
your videos are just incredible!
You're a genius yourself man, that bass outline made me smile.
Great video man. I fw this
Man, I've just found out your channel, I'm already following, definitely!!
I'm from Brazil, big hug and peace out!!
Big D'Angelo fan!!
Really great knowledge your share brother!! Keep on!!
As a huge fan of everyone mentioned here - let me say - this video was AMAZING. Bravo 🔥🔥🔥