Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Julian Lage

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9 жыл бұрын

AG Sessions is pleased to present the phenomenal Julian Lage, who shares a few tunes from his new solo release, World's Fair, and discusses everything from his enormous stylistic range to his brand-new Waterloo guitar.
Still just 27 years old, guitarist Julian Lage has already made a huge impact on the music world. After first making a name for himself playing straight-ahead jazz with the legendary vibes player Gary Burton, Lage has branched out in a variety of directions--bluegrass and fiddle tunes with Chris Eldridge, avant-jazz with Nels Cline, and almost everything in between. During our far-ranging conversation, Lage talks thoughtfully about developing his own guitar voice, his impressive genre-hopping, and how he's able to maintain a "delicate touch" on his instrument.
Of course, his astounding solo-guitar work is featured as well on three tunes, including an inventive,engaging take on the Elizabeth Cotten classic "Freight Train."
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@MartinMillerGuitar 8 жыл бұрын

The sheer beauty of this guys playing....

@JonSebastianF 8 жыл бұрын

00:00, "Gardens" (Julian Lage) 04:18, Interview, part 1 10:42, "Day and Age" (Julian Lage) 14:39, Interview, part 2 19:37, "Freight Train" (Elizabeth Cotten) The first two tunes are found on his 2015 album "World's Fair"; the last one is found on his 2011 album "Gladwell".

@dominican4ever 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that man.

@infocrewtick 7 жыл бұрын

thanks Jon

@IsaacSoMusic 5 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@Sammywhat 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad this is on KZfaq after all these years. And it hasn't lost one bit of sparkle. I thank God for Julian Lage. He's truly a gift!!

@rileysump3913 9 жыл бұрын

It is SO rare that such technical mastery serves the higher order of musicianship -- everything he does is passionate about saying something musically meaningful and interesting. This makes so much slap-happy open tuner poo feel contrived

@mrq127 7 жыл бұрын

As well as being an amazing player this guy is incredibly humble.

@tyharris3263 8 жыл бұрын

Julian came to my University and taught a small jazz masterclass....I had a convo with him afterwards it was amazing

@stratmad 5 жыл бұрын

I love Julian’s playing mainly because it’s such a pure expression of himself in music. It’s not bound or limited by genre, the number of musicians he plays with or whether he’s plugged into an amp or not. It’s never deliberate or designed to elicit a response from his audience about how great his chops. I don’t get lost in watching his technique because the music that he plays is so compelling.

@James.D 9 жыл бұрын

Julian is on a different level in a different universe. I think that says it best.

@kingofskateop 3 жыл бұрын

He just knows how to practice.

@kingofskateop 3 жыл бұрын

@Jie Tao yes. The most important thing is he "believes". He believes that he can express his thoughts and words through guitar. And he keeps finding better methods to achieve this belief.

@charleshartlen3914 2 ай бұрын

@@kingofskateop by this logic we can simply reduce all elite performers to the fact that they just "know how to practice" which doesnt really translate that well to the human story. ultimately, however, what amazes people about this man and this content is not his practice but the entire package he brings: soul, expression, personality, etc. and of course his incredible technique from much practice (as youve said). Yet all this being said, the sum of these parts will never be greater than the whole, thats what your perspective appears to be missing.

@kingofskateop 2 ай бұрын

@@charleshartlen3914 The act of "real practicing" isn't just mechanical. It's the process of bringing ideas from the subconscious (unity) to the conscious (polarity) mind, similar to alchemy.

@charleshartlen3914 2 ай бұрын

@@kingofskateop gatekeeping the "real" definitions of things such that your perspective is always the most valid is a backwards kind of logic my friend

@lindsierhodes3560 8 жыл бұрын

I've been watching every Waterloo video I can find, and I think this probably best shows the guitar's versatility and tone. Fantastic playing.

@HugoStreamLaGuitare 8 жыл бұрын

i few years ago i was blown away by the discovery of Guthrie Govan. And now it's Julian Lage ! Clearly one of the most talented guitarist nowadays ... He is so natural and talented !! How unfair nature is ! No doubt he is working his ass off ! No talent gets that good, honest and beautiful without work. This artist is going with the ultimate greats !

@avjake 4 жыл бұрын

Hot damn is that some good pickin'. The runs on Freight Train are just so perfect. Limiting himself to solo acoustic is no limitation at all.

@charlespeterson3798 5 жыл бұрын

It is a rare mixture. Talent. Eloquence. Humility. Generosity. Taste.

@JohnB.123 9 жыл бұрын

Waterloo acoustics are the future!

@davinci92 8 жыл бұрын

that second tune he played,... just the most awesome, relaxing playing I've heard in a while!

@lccrvt 6 жыл бұрын

Julian Lage is out of this world. The way he talks about things. everything have its own place in julian's world.

@MDugardin 9 жыл бұрын

love the way he plays, the last peace is so delicate. thankx for the vdo

@Minor7thb5 9 жыл бұрын

I saw him years ago in Boston primarily playing jazz guitar. He is an amazing talent and his versatility in playing so many different genres is even more amazing. Great guitarist...dare I say genius.

@alexanderwes5204 8 жыл бұрын

I have just discovered Julian Lage and I'm very glad I did. What a versatile en extremely talented guitarist !

@xavicortez8292 8 жыл бұрын

just brilliant!... i found myself drifting off while listening to this...

@local-teen 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Very peaceful atmosphere. Love the interviewer.

@IrreverendThomas 6 жыл бұрын

That rendition of Freight Train is preposterously good!

@LuigiCappel 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that until today I had never heard of him. He's a modern day phenomenon who has clearly put in the hours, but more than that has a feel that is rare.

@dysmb 8 жыл бұрын

great guitarrist.. , thanks for all music...

@Tootufftocry 7 жыл бұрын

love his choise of freight train it's amazing.

@micahwayne8232 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding interviewer. And Julian is a treasure.

@garyguitar 7 жыл бұрын

Superb musicianship...

@Dulcimerea 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian, that is an excellent video and music. I recently got a new black and white Waterloo and really like it. I predict that the Waterloo will in time be given an honored place in the instrument pantheon just down the row from great instruments such as, say, prewar D-28 Martins and Lloyd Loar mandolins. There is something special about the Waterloo sound. I think it's the best small guitar I have ever played. The intonation is perfect as far as I can tell and the guitar almost seems to help you play it, it's so smooth. Truth is, Collings guitars are just so very good, no one will argue that. And the Waterloo is a Collings, but with a somewhat humble appearance that is somewhat deceptive, because the Waterloo has the same overall high quality and excellent unique sound that Collings guitars are known for.

@Trombonology 9 жыл бұрын

So very pleased that you were able to make this happen. Julian combines his extensive knowledge of the past and its diverse genres with staggering technique and thoughtful musical intelligence and creativity to fashion something refreshingly unique. Really wonderful both to get the mini-concert and gain these insights through the incisive interview. Thanks!

@Trombonology 2 жыл бұрын

@Evan Hodge The fact that you take note of unimportant things like people's YT handles must mean something.

@mongoharry 4 жыл бұрын

What a great person and player.

@kotzini 6 жыл бұрын

God bless u Julian!One of the best musician of our generation! He plays everythimg and with amazing taste!

@CristianMueller 7 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful musician and so thoughtful

@maturefox1 7 жыл бұрын

I really love his smooth vibrato - wow!

@DylanAlthouse 9 жыл бұрын

Set this on repeat, leave me alone, I'll see you in a couple years...

@radikai 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview

@richardcarter4649 Жыл бұрын

I bought that a Waterloo WL-14 L Sunburst in 2020- honestly because this recording had such a profound impact on me. I love the guitar, it definitely rewards you, and also let’s you know when you’re doing too much. I love it

@Tea_Scott 5 ай бұрын

So amazing. So much passion too

9 жыл бұрын

Que MARAVILHA!

@yogengrg7690 8 жыл бұрын

Genius and Genuine. Best of both world.

@MrPhrygianmaniac 8 жыл бұрын

so beautiful ...you're amazing man!

@scaredypicker 8 жыл бұрын

The guitar is a truly versatile instrument, especially when played so masterfully.

@jasonwilliamshuck 9 жыл бұрын

just incredible in every facet.

@USNAVDC 8 жыл бұрын

Julian Lage is pretty amazing...and that Waterloo sound pretty sweet!

@JackTheRabbitMusic 4 жыл бұрын

I can see this man knows ALL the notes. 🐰🤘🎸❤️

@papamilo2671 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful songs, so much rspct and love

@James.D 9 жыл бұрын

This video got me 1 second away from buying this Waterloo model, but then i realized that 90% of the reason i fell in love with it was Julian's on-another-Fing-level of playing, which made the guitar sound even better.

@iananderson12796 8 жыл бұрын

I still think the guitar is worth getting. It rubs my blues side the right way

@josephduchene5849 4 жыл бұрын

This is a way old comment, but I bought a Waterloo because they sounded better, to me, than pretty much anything else in the shop, even guitars that cost twice as much. So pure and versatile. But Julian Lage is just something different.

@StefanGBucher 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get one? I love mine. It’s a great teacher!

@panamanian911 9 жыл бұрын

very cool ive already bought the album and it's fantastic

@ThiagoBragaMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! lucky to listem a musical acoustic player... Not only technique... (sorry my bad english). Loved this vídeo And Lage's Music!!

@cjamesgraham 8 жыл бұрын

I was just getting frustrated reading some absurdly negative comments on a few other Julian Lage videos (jazz-oriented) and then I found this. This may be the only guitar video on the Tube that hasn't been tainted by "so and so did X better" curmudgeons. I love how Lage acknowledges that there are heavy hitters in every field and also his privilege to dabble in so many. He clearly works his ass off to play everything he does with such intent. That being said, if I had the chance to hack off his left hand and attach it to myself, I would.

@HATEMUSCLE 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Graham Or his right hand. Guy's picking technique is fantastic.

@MaximeTanti 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Graham Hmm... yeah, I have seen a surprising number of critical comments on Lage. Which I don't understand. Though I also see a lot of praise. Whenever I watch him, I am just absolutely floored by the sheer virtuosity and soul he puts into his playing. He's just so good.

@erichjohnson2429 6 жыл бұрын

The people who levy such shallow criticisms of Lage are listening for all the wrong things.

@Bhuyakasha 4 жыл бұрын

Kind of you to leave his right hand for me

@timecat8534 4 жыл бұрын

@@Bhuyakasha seats taken.

@markholter5687 7 жыл бұрын

I've watched this so many times over the last two years. Both the discussion and the performance are so compelling. Did Julian Lage come from the future?

@uhhmike 10 ай бұрын

Very nice version of day and age

@woodsarthobbies6515 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@thmpick 6 жыл бұрын

Not bad for a beginner...not bad at all actually..... Great Work Man! Thanks for sharing!

@aaronlarsen7447 Жыл бұрын

He makes gorgeous, amazing, ear candy music.

@donhansen1175 6 жыл бұрын

So very very good! Don

@billybudd45 23 күн бұрын

Killer playing

@zagortriplex100 9 жыл бұрын

Great guitarist!

@ThiagoBragaMusic 7 жыл бұрын

True Music!!

@writereducator 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered Lage and he strikes me as a man who is both humble and in joyful awe of what he is able to do.

@myelectioneering 8 жыл бұрын

Thank God, Julian is human 1.34. I'm not a hater, far from it, I'm a big fan... but as a fellow musician, it's hard to watch how terrific this man is.

@shaiguitar 8 жыл бұрын

One in a generation.

@OneAvsta 8 жыл бұрын

haha love that comment

@p.schouten6597 6 жыл бұрын

Love me the occasional dead note... ♥

@simpeable 6 жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes it is really hard..at least you are honest..

@brandanladikos6406 6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't put it past him for that note to have been on purpose.

@sethedmonds5996 6 жыл бұрын

I really feel like this piece could be transcribed into a duet for marimba/guitar., It would for sure be very elegant, beautiful, and honestly want to try it...

@fredericinterpaul1801 9 жыл бұрын

Great!

@PHJimY 8 жыл бұрын

12 year old Julian's first studio recording was a duet called Old Souls with David Grisman on the album Dawg Duo.

@teddypantelas 5 жыл бұрын

No one like Julian Lage. So nice to see him play some of the tunes from World’s Fair. He can play any style great and is so humble that it’s inspiring. Thanks for the video!

@invis19 5 жыл бұрын

Profound use of dynamics, incredible composition. just wow.

@KrayKow 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I can’t believe they are finally presenting the new Julian lage body doll that plays guitar

@mini0705 9 жыл бұрын

This guy is so happy! ;) Mw

@metallica3604 8 жыл бұрын

that picking technique is great

@SarahLaughingBand 6 жыл бұрын

that Waterloo is like the swiss army knife of acoustics, it can dance, and it can stomp. As Julian dances across the strings, the sound is light, but when he grabs that low E, omg, it's a canon.

@valligatoreig 9 жыл бұрын

enjoyed it :)

@kaijrix 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@Fishies125 9 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful.

@Contact_Info 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Julian

@highfivecycling 9 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome recording... Are you just using the camera mic to record this?

@mbsnyderc 8 жыл бұрын

The thing that separates Julian's playing from others is for me is like Chris Thile's Mandolin playing.he seems to go of somewhere that others don't.I'm like were did that come from.

@MastanehNazarian 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, man. Ahmen.

@khangenbamavanjit122 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine the day Julian picked up his first guitar..... His parents would've just thought nothing of it....

@jeffs7482 3 жыл бұрын

He was four years old. His dad took lessons and Julian took an immediate interest. Five years later he got up onstage to jam with Carlos Santana.

@codymills8410 6 жыл бұрын

Genuine.

@WarlikeSRK 9 жыл бұрын

would love a tab for the first or second song...guess ill try to get started myself

@millsmillsmills203 8 жыл бұрын

+Tatemae I'm by no means a great guitarist but learned this one on my own. It's actually a fairly simple song!

@tudor1899 8 ай бұрын

Wow

@NUJAKKCITIE 8 жыл бұрын

can not believe my ears! he really is next to yamandu costa the future of the guitar! incredible musician and great composer!

@chadschoen5055 9 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried transcribing "Gardens?"

@javiceres 3 жыл бұрын

4:30 so true

@CBeyerPhotography 7 жыл бұрын

How would you classify the genre of Day And Age if you were to label it? Jazz, Blues, Ragtime? Anyone?

@johntheodore8047 7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Beyer I think Day and Age would be classified as a blues.

@khangenbamavanjit122 Жыл бұрын

essentially I believe it's bluegrass with a hint of jazz voicings...but when he's playing live hence improvising, knowing Julian's musical personality, it could be anything....

@phineasc.kellum7014 7 жыл бұрын

i love this gut y

@Traaaaad 9 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what pick Julian uses on acoustic normally?

@CotymoG 9 жыл бұрын

Cian Dennehy Its a Bluechip pick. Probably one of the TADs. I have a CT55 designed by chris thile. It's a great mandolin and guitar pick. A little pricey, but well worth it.

@DylanAlthouse 9 жыл бұрын

Cian Dennehy Bluechip TP50.

@mrkrud 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to see him play with Bill Frisell!!!

@editorjuno 6 жыл бұрын

Amen to that -- they've recorded with the same rhythm section of Scott Colley and Kenny Wolleson, both former Jim Hall sidemen.

@Dulnlop 6 жыл бұрын

...and they did a duogig earlier this year!

@guitarded4930 3 жыл бұрын

It happened! Saw them with my gf at UCLA in a duo set. It was short, maybe 8 songs, but it was jam packed. They get along so well musically and are each incredible players in their own right. Such a good show!

@alannewmeyer8670 2 жыл бұрын

Wow no phucking shit man that'd be great

@toddgibson6817 8 жыл бұрын

a jedi.

@SongMakerNYC 6 жыл бұрын

martin 000-18

@slinkyphil 8 жыл бұрын

what kind of picking technique is julian using in the intro of gardens? i can't figure the stroke... :s

@AndreSilva-tp4rq 8 жыл бұрын

+filipelouro I think it's Gambale Picking

@AndreSilva-tp4rq 8 жыл бұрын

+filipelouro Not sure though..

@davidsanders3286 8 жыл бұрын

+filipelouro I'm pretty sure he's just alternating. Not an easy passage!

@johnbeddoe782 8 жыл бұрын

+filipelouro i've read some saying its DDDU which should be easier to play but when i slow it down, i see it as strictly alternate picking (to my eyes). He returns to that phrase at the end too and you can see it a bit better. Also, the movement in his thumb joint seems to further suggest its alternate

@jopjopjop 8 жыл бұрын

+filipelouro Definitely alternate. As someone said, look at the thumb. Not to mention the obvious rotation of the arm. And you can almost hear the different pick attack "D U D U D U" etc...

@peryvindstene1981 3 ай бұрын

What is the tuning?

@pramesh.gurung 4 жыл бұрын

which model is the guitar>??

@AcousticGuitarMag 4 жыл бұрын

It's a Waterloo WL-14

@richardcarter4649 4 жыл бұрын

Acoustic Guitar Magazine .... X or Ladder braced? Thanks

@Qpidon 9 жыл бұрын

Please, during editing, give it some more volume...? thanks,

@MirzoevMir 4 жыл бұрын

Класс

@robinhopkinson 7 жыл бұрын

fantastic talent and expression come on Julian...what's your 3 best help tips for budding flatpickers? cheers RobinH

@DARKLYLIT 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I would recommend that you record things a little "hotter" next time, or increase the gain on the actual interview next time. The recording of the voices was a bit low. Better a little hot and have the viewers have to turn it down than have a quiet recording. Thanks! :)