Blake Mills | Guitar Moves Interview

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6 ай бұрын

Known in some circles as the best guitarist on the planet, Malibu native Blake Mills was already making waves at the tender age of 19. Since then, he's produced and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the biz, including Alabama Shakes, Perfume Genius, Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, The Killers, Lana Del Rey, and tons more.
In conversation, Matt Sweeney learns about his pal’s solo technique, Indian-style guitar, and how to deal with a young guitarist blowing his hungover mind.
Original air date: May 21, 2013
Matt Sweeney, host of Guitar Moves, is an NYC based producer (Joanna Sternberg “I’ve Got Me”) and composer (Superwolves, Chavez, Red Dead Redemption 2). His guitar playing can be heard on records by Adele, Johnny Cash, Endless Boogie, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, The Desert Sessions, Iggy Pop, Tinariwen.
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@waynehedd 2 ай бұрын

The Cuban outro song is incredible.... just incredible.

@Suryabeep 6 ай бұрын

No joke, back when I first saw it maybe 5 years ago, this video launched my deep respect for Blake Mills’ music and guitar playing. As a hobbyist guitar player, I’ve learned a ton from listening to his albums and interviews.

@samanthastobart2008 6 ай бұрын

No joke, same here

@zachwood5347 6 ай бұрын

I knew I had seen this before! Thought I was losing it for a second.😂

@enzo--LoL 6 ай бұрын

i still remember how disappointed i was to see he had no cuban album out

@SanjeevRau 5 ай бұрын

For real this videos original upload changed my life lmao

@danielstoddart 4 ай бұрын

I get it, this video made me go down the Blake Mills rabbit hole as well. He's an astounding guitarist I listen to a lot these days, along with Julian Lage.

@allinadaysshred 6 ай бұрын

It's back up!!! Did anyone else watch that Russian dub version of the episode just to listen to that outro again? I am glad the original is back.

@danielstoddart 6 ай бұрын

I did...that was crazy. But it messed up the dialogue pretty badly because the Russian dubbing was loud and made it hard to hear the English. Glad to see a clean copy is up again!

@JaykobMatteo Ай бұрын

Many times lol.

@OscarRodriguez-wm7dg 5 ай бұрын

These videos have been my guitar bible since i first watched them as a kid

@MaTTheWish 6 ай бұрын

I play congas, and most Americans dont understand the depth of cuban music. Its so sophisticated with deep roots. Amazing Blake just happened to bump into Ry Cooter two days before Cuban trip. Serendipity.

@scaredypicker 2 ай бұрын

This guy is absolutely on another level when it comes to musicianship… deep respect for Blake Mills

@wilfmemmott9543 6 ай бұрын

So happy this video is back. Would be so sick to get an updated longer video with Blake. Perhaps an interview with him in sound city would be insane.

@teddyboy9116 6 ай бұрын

Matt has got to be the most genuine, unassuming, decent bloke in music, this series is brilliant, I loved it the first time round, love them just as much again now

@dbob3405 6 ай бұрын

I got to see Mills do a sound check at a recorded live Public Radio show. I have seen a number of great artists do their sound checks; I have never seen a more meticulous setup than done by Blake Mills. He was literally sculpting the sound he would produce in the live show. Needless to say, the live show was flawless. It was a number of years ago and I have never forgotten his attention to detail.

@versnellingspookie 4 ай бұрын

Is there a recording out there of this show? I'd love to hear it

@dbob3405 4 ай бұрын

@@versnellingspookie it was on WV Mountain Stage which is a public radio music show taped live and based out of Charleston WV with multiple acts per show. REM did one of the 3 unplugged shows they ever did there. The other 2 were on MTV and I think they did one in London. Great show; eclectic acts. Mills did a 6 song set. I think it is available on KZfaq as well as the audio is at the NPR site. Search Mountain Stage/ Blake Mills on Google or KZfaq-good luck.

@hazemalbanna Ай бұрын

this is the best guitar show in the world imo

@mikegambino8396 6 ай бұрын

Blake is the high water mark for contemporary musical expression. An inspiration.

@truce11 6 ай бұрын

Sweeney is how I first discovered Blake Mills. Glad to see this❤

@vytautaspaukste8310 6 ай бұрын

Im in absolute AWE with how effortlessly Blake plays the guitar. The Master Samurai of Music. Hats off.

@Kylerjguitar 6 ай бұрын

That Cuban stuff is does is so unique and out of this world skillful

@comradeoffset 6 ай бұрын

thank you for the reupload! this was my favorite one of episodes. blake’s afro cuban jazz playing is marvelous!

@CarsonBrockOfficial 29 күн бұрын

He’s such an honest guy. I always wanted my guitar to sound like a saxophone or a dirty sounding harmonica.

@stephenk419 6 ай бұрын

Holy S. Fantastic playing. So glad to see these videos after missing them the first time around.

@justinguitarcia 6 ай бұрын

Amazing seeing all these again. They honestly all changed the game for me when they first aired, this one in particular changed my entire guitar trajectory

@rojostrummer 6 ай бұрын

Again Matt, thanks so much for the insight into these incredible minds, your show continues to inspire. Blake Mills, truly amazing🙏🏻

@cyberprimate 6 ай бұрын

Classic. I've watched this one many many times.

@drwilliamlarge 6 ай бұрын

So happy this video is back, so I can watch it again and again. Two people that make me very happy.

@hospitalbruteband 6 ай бұрын

This is my favorite series ever. I could rewatch it endlessly.

@Stigstigmamatata 6 ай бұрын

I remember when this first came out, it changed my musical life... love to see a new blake mills interview.

@AndyPearson86 6 ай бұрын

So happy this series is back!!!!!!!

@andrewvitiello9000 6 ай бұрын

Can't wait!

@bobbiesnakes 6 ай бұрын

Im glad to see these brought back. Matt is a great guy and the light-heartedness of his questioning makes these episodes so worth watching. Ive learned a lot from these. Thanks to everyone.

@mskcouric 5 ай бұрын

Matt Sweeney fuckin rules

@matthewchunk3689 5 ай бұрын

thanks to bill & matt. this whole dang series gots guitarists that just sound like no other. fantastic.

@Lukerichards18 6 ай бұрын

This video not only got me into Blake but also Ry Cooder too so thank you

@conankingofcool 6 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!!! Pt 2!!!

@amorapologist 6 ай бұрын

“new episode” this “new episode” that, our brother is cooking, allow him time to rebuild the community and take back ownership of his hard work!

@danielstoddart 4 ай бұрын

"The Major 7th Thing" as Blake Mills calls it (at 6:07) sounds a lot like what I thought Robbie Krieger, the guitarist with the Doors, was trying to do with the song "The End."

@coreybrown4920 5 ай бұрын

Wow this has been a shitty day but I just randomly found that guitar moves was back and it will now end on a high note. Thanks Matt

@gibsona01 6 ай бұрын

His work with Dylan was excellent.

@sinnerG7 6 ай бұрын

Hey just discovered this channel. Saw the one with Dean Ween first. Great videos glad I found it. Looking forward to the next one

@RobBerks 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding 😊

@Macariotron 6 ай бұрын

Welcome back, Matt!

@JMP1269 6 ай бұрын

Welcome back Guitar Moves Matt Sweeney ❤

@jeffkiefer6972 6 ай бұрын

“It’s like the Green Party” humor might be Blake’s greatest guitar skill

@supernothing77 6 ай бұрын

I'm out of the loop. What's the Green Party?

@danielstoddart 4 ай бұрын

@@supernothing77 The Green Party is a niche political party in the United States. It's very idealistic but also very small, and has never fielded a successful presidential candidate, so the joke is that nobody takes them seriously in politics.

@supernothing77 4 ай бұрын

@@danielstoddart hey thanknyou for the explanation kind sir

@mikedaniel8947 6 ай бұрын

Hands down one of my favorite episodes. That sitar shit is fucking awesome!!

@Mosey410 6 ай бұрын

never saw this when it “aired” good shit .

@markr.devereux3385 2 ай бұрын

I will say one thing Mr. Blake is bursting with interesting musical ideas and guitar tricks.

@elrafa782 6 ай бұрын

What ? I didn’t know this cat was such a good musician and guitarist ! Didn’t know the interviewer either 😮 Sorryyyyyyy ! I’ll dig in your channel to discover more of you two guys ! Thank you 🙏

@MrWjd5070 6 ай бұрын

Psyched this show is back

@GshockFPS 6 ай бұрын

i like Blakes comment about studying different types of music because my guitar teacher used to ALWAYS tell me the guitar players with the best phrasing are people who listened to a lot of horn players. I think Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia also had a lot of ability at making their guitars sound like different instruments as well especially on songs like Dark Star, Eyes of The World and Bird Song.

@danielstoddart 6 ай бұрын

This is a great interview and one that I was hoping would ge re-uploaded. But why the "premier" KZfaq countdown? This isn't a premiere because this video is not new and was on KZfaq for quite a while in the past.

@williamcloninger2589 6 ай бұрын

Nice!

@killacam2644 6 ай бұрын

Flashback Friday

@wolvesandguitars 6 ай бұрын

Sweet Ass Git Moves!!!

@kudshirt6061 6 ай бұрын

Fucking finally! It's back!

@pushin68Hz 5 ай бұрын

His playing reminds me of Chris Whitley. Fantastic!!!

@samjohnston8491 Ай бұрын

Blake’s fretboard looks like it would be very satisfying to clean

@Blackbelt_97 6 ай бұрын

I guarantee this channel will have millions of subscribers if you could just get into the eyes of more viewers and old fans..

@jeremypickett6610 6 ай бұрын

Insightful

@josephpickard3108 5 ай бұрын

He's so good that it's scary

@dansemacabre4350 5 ай бұрын

Can somepne please tell me what song they are playing @ 7:15 ? I think this is something I really need to learn to progress my playing. Also get out of my comfort zone. It sounds so lovely! Thank you, and thanks @Matt for making this interveiws. I was, and I am bingewatching your stuff. Regards and much love from germany!

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 5 ай бұрын

Harmonically, it's very typical and might as well be Havana by Camila Cabello. But what he is playing on top is where the juice is. If it's a specific song, I don't know it.

@jaydyer6682 4 ай бұрын

Get into cuban music 🫱

@PintsofGuinness 6 ай бұрын

matt! get doug gillard on the show!

@ColeSlawth 2 ай бұрын

4:01 Smashing Pumpkins - Luna

@isaachuyard943 Ай бұрын

Does he have any albums/ songs recorded playing in the sitar style?

@strat57wg 6 ай бұрын

Dude, I can't stand pretty much every youtuber guitar player there is. You. are. Awesome. When are you going to get to hang out with Trey?

@alexh7336 6 ай бұрын

any body feel like they have a handle on what he might be referencing with the whole outro performance? I need more of that jazzy-surfy guitar music in my lexicon

@timouradjiev3529 5 ай бұрын

I was wondering this myself - definitely Ry Cooder - esque.

@mskcouric 5 ай бұрын

Sublime Edit: not the band

@firecrackerheart 6 ай бұрын

very g. weller .. .

@ryanprkusic3064 3 ай бұрын

Anyone know if that is a song at 7:17 or is that just a Cuban riff

@HectorHernandez-qp4wf 6 ай бұрын

What's the cuba record he worked on?

@fabiobs98 6 ай бұрын

wheres the classic josh homme episode??

@Aeidotronics 6 ай бұрын

Loved this one. Bet he still hasn't cleaned the fingerboard cheese.

@keithklassen5320 3 ай бұрын

Have some respect. That's toan cheese to you.

@jeffstanton5526 5 ай бұрын

And BILL FRISELL.

@danielstoddart 4 ай бұрын

Bill Frisell would be an awesome guest for this show. He's so soft spoken and gentle. Almost professorial.

@tadmorrison 6 ай бұрын

It's like watching birds fly. They know nothing of aerodynamics or pressure differentials..... they just fly because they are birds. That's, for me, how Blake Mills operates. The instrument, even his hands, are merely the materials. It's his ability to imbue his music with his humanity that really soars.

@damianrf6309 6 ай бұрын

I hear Robby Krieger.

@andorrasrevenge1683 6 ай бұрын

Did he make a solo intrumental guitar record? Mills not Matt.

@max_mittler 6 ай бұрын

Not really. Closest is "Notes with attachments" with Pino Palladino

@williamcloninger2589 6 ай бұрын

When We Get New Episode??? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE? WWGNE?

@TelevsionCanyons 6 ай бұрын

why aren't there new episodes? and why are the old episodes presented as new episodes. very confusing.

@andtothewestamerica 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, so great to watch this again but I also thought new episodes were coming

@lindseyhawkes201 6 ай бұрын

@TelevisionCanyons in the channel description it says they are making new episodes but it seems they are more diy and need time.

@deengew 6 ай бұрын

Its probably a rights thing, not that hard to understand

@yojimboeastwood5602 4 ай бұрын

Ry Cooder walks in.. No. Yeah.

@jeffreysbrother Ай бұрын

Blake Mills is one of the best songwriters right now. But we should definitely not like people from Malibu, says guy on the right.

@ListenHereOldMan 6 ай бұрын

lol i hate this guy so much (for being as good as he is) his record from 2018 called "Look" that's just him playing guitar synths, and it's INSANE what he can make a guitar sound like... it's his least traditional, but his more recent work's stunning as well