92. TOTO / Georgy Porgy

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  • @cooldudemark
    @cooldudemark4 жыл бұрын

    No need for editing. A mistake here and there makes the experience more real and casual. The vibe is what matters and you have that perfected. Just watching you go "into the zone" and lose yourself in the music while playing makes your videos great.

  • @perseus123

    @perseus123

    4 жыл бұрын

    Some of his reactions to the odd clam are really laugh out loud funny too! Couldn't agree more though.

  • @kevintucker1804

    @kevintucker1804

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leland is the best person for u to get all the inside information from. He has played with so many different people and has so many stories to tell 🎈👀💯🙏

  • @soopermich

    @soopermich

    4 жыл бұрын

    like he needs your words of encouragement :) he is Leland Sklar for Christ sake!

  • @Hillsbandit

    @Hillsbandit

    4 жыл бұрын

    I simply love the rawness it displays brute honesty, love the videos Leland keep going, you rock!

  • @JeffBostick222

    @JeffBostick222

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I was noticing Lee getting into the zone but detected in his eyes that maybe some memories were going through his mind as well. Bittersweet.

  • @boppah
    @boppah4 жыл бұрын

    I love how he speaks aboutother musicians. With so much love and respect.

  • @robertvanruyssevelt7159

    @robertvanruyssevelt7159

    4 жыл бұрын

    Obviously believes in the saying "if you can't say anything good about someone say nothing" - you never hear him bag anyone.

  • @777jones

    @777jones

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is a perfect gentleman at work which is essential to the line of work he is in. Of course, he is also an ace bassist and he shows up on time to gigs. We can all learn a little bit from that.

  • @medor6635

    @medor6635

    4 жыл бұрын

    A true gentleman with a beautiful soul.

  • @steveowens913

    @steveowens913

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well stated!

  • @tommylarsson2025

    @tommylarsson2025

    4 жыл бұрын

    People who have spend time to really master their instrument instead of just trying to be famous. No prestige, just a passion for music and respect to other musicians. Why should that be so difficult? Love this guy! Stands for the real value!

  • @downthestretch85
    @downthestretch854 жыл бұрын

    TOTO!!!!!Long live Luke and Porcaro...!!! Thanks Leland....And God bless your father for his service!

  • @littlelamb6804
    @littlelamb68044 жыл бұрын

    Lukather knocked that solo out of the park!!! Thanks for sharing these tour stories and your playing with us. Love it!!

  • @TFinSF
    @TFinSF4 жыл бұрын

    I'll throw my vote in for "no need to change anything." For me this is dropping in for a chat with a cool neighbor who has had a very interesting life.

  • @mdturnerinoz

    @mdturnerinoz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Since Lee is 4 months older than me, I can say to this: "right on"!

  • @lsw444

    @lsw444

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don’t change, don’t edit, as it is it is perfect. As you mentioned being global, I’m over in Singapore. This has been a highlight of this lockdown time for me. Love the chat.

  • @mysterj1

    @mysterj1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great analogy!

  • @jopinofcabra
    @jopinofcabra4 жыл бұрын

    Your current format is perfect for me. Especially with headphones to blank out everything else, I can maintain the illusion of sitting in a room with a few friends, chatting with and listening to a musical legend. For a few minutes every day I'm not old, disabled and stuck in my apartment. I appreciate you and your channel very much.

  • @Shelsight

    @Shelsight

    4 жыл бұрын

    Take care Brian. I'm isolating but in different circs to you, but Leland's videos make me smile too. He's bringing so many people together. Sending you love and hope you stay safe wherever you are in the world... X

  • @sansocie

    @sansocie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Living with pain and disability is hard. In my twentieth + year. All in all channels like this and people like you make life worth fighting for. Peace

  • @notbraindead7298

    @notbraindead7298

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brian, It must be very difficult to be in your condition. I'm old, but I still get around ok. May God bless you.

  • @inigograu1628

    @inigograu1628

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sir, your body may be disabled, but your taste in music is sharp as a knife!

  • @aresorum

    @aresorum

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope you’re alright three years later.

  • @bartjf
    @bartjf4 жыл бұрын

    No edit. We’re all adults here. You’re great. What I love most about your video - after having listened to this song many many times - is to really be able to hear the base line and realize how crucial and how good it is. Wow.

  • @MrRoboskippy
    @MrRoboskippy4 жыл бұрын

    Leland gets my vote for the sweetest human being ever.

  • @thebooda
    @thebooda4 жыл бұрын

    No Editing!!!! I love the straight through performance. Your TINY mishaps are what make you PERFECT! ...Just turn on the camera and record. I don't want "perfect performances" here on your channel. If I want those I will listen to your recordings!... I want Lee Sklar RAW! Thanks brother! Love your channel!

  • @stefan-anamericaninrussiaa6683
    @stefan-anamericaninrussiaa66834 жыл бұрын

    The ‘Falling In Between’ live video is the definitive Toto for me.. Well produced, with excellent staging and sound.. The curtain drop in the beginning is epic.. One for the ages..

  • @ausweider
    @ausweider4 жыл бұрын

    Leland Sklar - No editing required

  • @Eleventhearlofmars

    @Eleventhearlofmars

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼😂

  • @noworries12
    @noworries124 жыл бұрын

    man,he has such a calming voice...he could be a great mentor or psychologist...

  • @garthgundy

    @garthgundy

    4 жыл бұрын

    He’s been my voice of sanity during this...

  • @topkat48
    @topkat484 жыл бұрын

    I like "top to bottom" performances also. Keep your videos raw and real. Stay safe and well, Leland.

  • @debvalle7466

    @debvalle7466

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. The beauty is in the freedom and any small error becomes a part of that. I love that Leland’s vids are so loose and free-form.

  • @frank290862
    @frank2908624 жыл бұрын

    Such love and respect being shown for Mike Porcaro and thats a beautiful thing. Leland is such a classy guy.

  • @pamr4040
    @pamr40404 жыл бұрын

    That single drum hit at 12:11 was the one I always loved to wait for when Jeff played it...so perfectly timed...always made me smile! Thank you for this one, Leland...love it! 🧡

  • @DangerNoodle-yw8yt
    @DangerNoodle-yw8yt6 күн бұрын

    I remember talking to you on FB during the 5 days you were rehearsing for the Toto tour. You were really busting your balls to make it work, your professionalism and integrity is peerless. And you knocked it out of the park - so many intricate details in the arrangements that you totally nailed. It was a remarkable, heroic effort.

  • @drumr72
    @drumr724 жыл бұрын

    I am a drummer Leland, and YOU are my favorite bass player hands down. Yes, including Jaco and Louis Johnson. You are that special of a player. Thanks for the Toto episode.

  • @johnshannon9656

    @johnshannon9656

    4 жыл бұрын

    He's quite good, isn't he?

  • @tuskedbeast
    @tuskedbeast4 жыл бұрын

    YES, please don't edit your videos. You are perfectly capable of carrying a cohesive, cognitively coherent monologue- in other words, normal human speech! There's a sort of trend with people over-editing their videos that makes them unwatchable to me, and suggests they can't think and speak without it. Hate to say it, but Beato did that to your interview, and it stood out compared to yours that way. OK, rant over. Love you, thanks as always, Lee!

  • @funklover24
    @funklover244 жыл бұрын

    Heartbreaking story about Mike. RIP Jeffrey and Michael Porcaro. 🥰❤

  • @wiwi_life
    @wiwi_life2 жыл бұрын

    "Close!" 😆 Wow! ❤️ Simply beautiful

  • @Andrew_Magri
    @Andrew_Magri4 жыл бұрын

    I saw you on TV the first time in the early 80s - I was 5 and was mesmerised. I remember thinking one day I will have a beard like that. Today I'm 40 and you're the reason I have a massive beard though not as glorious as yours! Thanks for these videos I don't miss one. You've kept me company during these insane and stressful times. You've always been my favourite bass player and I like you even more now and I'm so glad I got to know you (even if virtually) a little more. You're such a great guy! Thanks and stay safe!

  • @jdavis417

    @jdavis417

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL Somewhere I heard a woman's hair described as her "glory" so your comparison of beards is especially fitting? ;)

  • @Praesidian
    @Praesidian4 жыл бұрын

    Toto has been one of my favorite bands of all time. That Toto rhythm and feel is so unique. I love that you stood in for Mike. You're a good soul Mr. Sklar

  • @milessanders3857
    @milessanders38574 жыл бұрын

    Anybody talking to you about editing hasn't seen your vids. You being you is what makes KZread great. Stay real and thanks for sharing your talent.

  • @robinzabel
    @robinzabel4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lee, I remember that very first tour with You was back in 2007.It was my first TOTO concert ever. I remember that I was really happy to recognize this legendary bass player on that stage and I felt for Mike Porcaro at the same time. I was impressed by your personality takin this big task serious, full of love and as the humbled human being I saw You personally ever since. It taught me a lot about being a real musician. Love & Thankfulness from Germany. :-)

  • @davenorman6266

    @davenorman6266

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw the same tour, it was the Falling In Between tour in 2007. I saw the first UK show at Bristol Colston hall, and again a few days later at Manchester Apollo. Lee depping was so new that no-one even knew he was in the band, though I recognised him immediately. I think Luke said that they had only contacted Lee a week ago, and he'd had 5 days to learn the set, so Bristol must have been right after the Dubai festival. I must say, being very familiar with the band's material, even the then new Falling In Between album, Lee didn't play a single wrong note as far as I could hear - a totally flawless performance !

  • @robertnagel5072
    @robertnagel50724 жыл бұрын

    I’ll weigh in here, as a fellow bassist at 68 years old. What you’re providing here is excellent. In this self isolation, your daily posts are an absolute joy and we (my non musician wife and I) look forward to your posts, whether about studio craziness or, and especially the gig stories. Keep ‘em coming, man.

  • @crazyferret9409
    @crazyferret94093 жыл бұрын

    Bless you Lee. Mikey was the most beautiful cat. I met him on several occasions and he always had a smile, a hug and that laugh.

  • @williamgeller2385
    @williamgeller23854 жыл бұрын

    Things we learn from your channel: Humility; importance of "The Zone" (sometimes The Twilight...); musician's Instincts; and how to learn from a great teacher. Please resist the temptation to edit. One thing I have learned...If you make a mistake, do it again and they will think you intended it. Keep on keepin' on.

  • @johnr7279
    @johnr72794 жыл бұрын

    As an Army vet still serving, I really liked hearing your words about Memorial Day. Thanks for saying those things. It's also cool hearing from someone that listened to during most of my life!

  • @erethjallsen8819
    @erethjallsen88194 жыл бұрын

    Don't change anything! The reason I continue to watch this channel is for the rawness of the channel! Love from Arctic Sweden :)

  • @nickbryan2587
    @nickbryan25874 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all you did with Toto, picking up the baton from Mike Porcaro. I was devastated when Mike got ALS, such a hideous thing to happen to anyone let alone such a great guy like him. I saw you on the Falling In-between tour in Manchester and you were great, I saw you afterwards being so kind and humble with all the fans. Thank you.

  • @arthurbegin669
    @arthurbegin6694 жыл бұрын

    I just love listening to you play over the song so we can actually appreciate and really enjoy what you actually do. Such a talent sir! I am in awe of you. A true superstar and humble to a fault. I feel like I am reliving your life with you. Keep going please...

  • @vandalorianvandalorian4769
    @vandalorianvandalorian47692 жыл бұрын

    I love the top to bottom takes. It’s real and feels like I’m sitting right there with you. Thank you for spending precious time with us. Love you, man.

  • @brachialmusiker
    @brachialmusiker4 жыл бұрын

    Toto..."my" band ! Love them since I can remember. So many hits to survive for decades ! "Jake to the bone" is still one of my favorites. Thank you for all your stories !

  • @cirestamey9243
    @cirestamey92434 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I agree: "No Punch-ins"! These videos are great the way they are! 15:25

  • @matt12251975
    @matt122519754 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lee. Toto is one of my favorite bands. Lesser know to all the band wagon fans lol. Great Tune!the 👊👊🎶🎵🎵

  • @freakyrawen
    @freakyrawen4 жыл бұрын

    I can't get enough of your stories and bass playing. This is what the internet's for. And no editing, please!

  • @jiffijoff9780
    @jiffijoff97804 жыл бұрын

    How on earth can someone not love you? Seriously, you've got to be the most friendly, mega-professional, one of a kind, best of his art pro musician ever. Please do NOT edit those YT sessions, because for sure it'll massively reduce the aura and soul and lifeliness of your stories, recalls and performances. Its so much a pleasure and privilege the way it is now. Raw and real right from your desk. Could be next door from where each us enjoys this... Regarding Simon Philips I feel somehow really bad. Simply because I found his influence to be more Toto-like than with Jeff himself originally. I know I know, sounds crazy, still I enjoyed the live concerts more with Simon on the drums. Somehow he seemed to play Toto tunes even more fluidly, smoothly, kinda thai-chi way of drumming. At even the highest speeds, fastests and hardest passages it always seemed like he was easily sailing over his drum set. Of course thats purely from a very personal point of view. NOT from a historical or emotional point of view, where I very much missed Jeff, and still do. Shanon on the other hand never seemed to have had that silky smoothness, this flow going on. To me he rather appeared robotic-y, with short and kinda mechanic movements, still perfectly tight, but rather working the drums really hard than sailing'em with a smiling ease. Hard to express, and of course again very personal interpretation. Everyones mileage may vary. Thanks again, especially for picking Toto today, just wonderful. Have a nice start into the week. 👍

  • @assadullahalzein

    @assadullahalzein

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Astrotrain52 Reviews why?

  • @kellyc2425

    @kellyc2425

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have to agree. In fact, that's how I was enlightened to Simon. (Via Toto)

  • @TheReneMachon
    @TheReneMachon4 жыл бұрын

    It is great that we can be connected around the World through internet:-) Being connected to my big idol Mr. Sklar ;-) Thank you for playing TOTO

  • @andrewhallett-patterson9778
    @andrewhallett-patterson97784 жыл бұрын

    Honestly Leland, I really enjoy your life stories in chronological order, as that's how life plays out. Your current musical achievements are well documented but your early material, both band and studio, are unknown. Ultimately the past influences our future resolutions. And please don't edit or script. Keeping it raw develops creativity, spontaneity, and reveals character. Thanks again. 👍👍🇭🇲

  • @IsaacRaine63
    @IsaacRaine634 жыл бұрын

    Leland, it would have been around 2006 for your first stint. The lineup consisted of yourself, Luke, Bobby, Tony, Simon and Greg. The second lineup consisted of yourself, Luke, David, Steve Porcaro, Shannon Forrest, Lenny, Joe and the backing vocalists.

  • @BrianStephensOfficial
    @BrianStephensOfficial4 жыл бұрын

    Keep it like it is!! We love hearing and seeing everything almost as if we just dropped by your place for chat.

  • @Captainsmileydude
    @Captainsmileydude4 жыл бұрын

    This tour’s video, because you were on it, brought me “back” to Toto to the point that they’ve now been my favorite band since (until Immediate Family releases, of course). So tough the circumstances, but I was starting to learn bass at the time and you’ve long been one of my fav cats forever. So looking for stuff of yours, I came across the video of this tour. Thank you Leland. Know you’re responsible for a full catalog purchase and following of the band of brothers.

  • @edwinschi
    @edwinschi4 жыл бұрын

    There is a sort of a friend somewhere in the USA He is a great human being and a great musician and he has played with all of our beloved heroes And now he's sharing all his stories and all his gifts knowing we're in this 'game' together And he is loved and respected for that by all musicians over the world and I am one of them . So close and so far away Thank you very much sir Leland ! Greetings from Holland (yes I saw you with James in Amsterdam)

  • @MrAwakening2012
    @MrAwakening20124 жыл бұрын

    Being able to seamlessly cover mistakes without breaking time is the mark of a professional, capable musician who is very comfortable with his instrument and his ability. Loved it sir.

  • @forrestlovette8275
    @forrestlovette82754 жыл бұрын

    I found you through Toto! So glad that I did. I love the music but when are we going to see more of your garden and backyard? Maybe you should start a second gardening channel, it all looks beautiful! Greetings from Germany.

  • @TheReneMachon
    @TheReneMachon4 жыл бұрын

    And sending my thoughts to all of you in America on Memorial Day. God bless you all

  • @sansocie

    @sansocie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I hope someday War is only a story in history books.

  • @notbraindead7298

    @notbraindead7298

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words. Peace and love.

  • @jeffmosher3874
    @jeffmosher38744 жыл бұрын

    Lee, I caught you with Toto two (?) Years ago at the NYS State Fair in Syracuse, absolutely loved the show and had the inestimable privilege of chatting with Lenny afterwards. I recently stumbled on your channel here and have followed you daily. Your demeanor is such a breath of fresh air, feel like I've known you all my life, a real privilege to be tuned in to you. I'm still gigging, but at 69, arthritis is making it difficult. Thank you from the depths of me, and all of us, for being such a bright, refreshing light in such a dark period. People like you make the world a much better place. Rock on, brother....

  • @jaredstubbs6131
    @jaredstubbs61314 жыл бұрын

    You are an absolute treasure, sir. I've been a fan of yours for as long as I can remember and hearing you speak of your time with Toto and hearing you play Georgy Porgy is an absolute thrill. You helped me learn the importance of the song and making it sound better. Thank you for being the influence you are to me and the rest of the world!!!

  • @carlboswell986
    @carlboswell9864 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely with you on this. I had a great uncle who died in military service overseas, and then my step dad, who had been in the Marines, died with ALS back in '91. As you were saying, ALS is a terrible way to go. Thank you for posting! Always love your work on the bass!

  • @kwacker45
    @kwacker454 жыл бұрын

    To every one or animal who lost their lives in conflict ..amen

  • @macheleon
    @macheleon4 жыл бұрын

    Live, and real. Don't change anything, Leland. You got the GROOVE and here, it's human. It's perfect.

  • @edciechon67
    @edciechon674 жыл бұрын

    Top to Bottom amazing human being. Hope to see you live again, one day, but these KZread posts have allowed all of us to get to know you and your inspirational outlook on the world around you. Many Thanks!, just when we all need it the most...

  • @alannicolle3361
    @alannicolle33614 жыл бұрын

    "Do you need a bass tech." OMG. What a wonderful man.

  • @brianpatrickofficial
    @brianpatrickofficial3 жыл бұрын

    I love this song and I love the album!!!

  • @michaelgranka7904
    @michaelgranka79044 жыл бұрын

    I agree with all the comments about the editing. No fancy mic's, no fancy camera. Perfect just the way you are doing it now. Don't change a thing.

  • @AngleseyDarter
    @AngleseyDarter4 жыл бұрын

    Don’t edit nothing Leland. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. You’re as good a story teller as you are a bassist. You are a GOD at both, and an absolute tonic during lockdown.

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman77534 жыл бұрын

    It’s so special to hear your wise words and see you play through this great track... really, it’s a joy and a genuine privilege to be in your company. Love and good vibes to you from the UK x

  • @andrewsandoz8005
    @andrewsandoz80054 жыл бұрын

    Another great "episode" Toto is arguably one of the foremost American bands. These cats come from such a rich musical lineage, their extensive session experience intertwined with monster chops...etc. So tragic when a family is decimated as the Porcaros' have had to endure. I can list many folks that could replace their untimely departure...what a loss! Again thanks for sharing Leland Sklar, your personal involvement and insight are very special...✌

  • @televiewmedia6395
    @televiewmedia63954 жыл бұрын

    I consider my musical journey as a "School of Rock"...and thru time, my favorite "class" was Toto. My favorite professor? Luke... Listening to your story of Mike made me cry...again, and it made me look back up at the screen at you....knowing that in this moment, I had an overwhelming desire to thank you for all that you have done for music. I feel so fortunate to have lived thru the period that I did, and want to say THANK YOU Leland....for being part of the fabric that made up the backdrop of my youth. Good Job! You're one of the coolest cats out there. :)

  • @madihah108
    @madihah1084 жыл бұрын

    Love from Pakistan! Me and my husband love watching your videos especially in these strange times... you're so friendly, warm and genuine! ❤ bless you always! Stay safe !🌸

  • @markgeorge1980
    @markgeorge19804 жыл бұрын

    Mike Porcaro my all time favorite bass player. When Toto brought Mike in it made perfect sense, brothers, best childhood friends, but at the time alot of people thought that they were kicking David Hungate aside just to give their brother/best friend a dream job. This however wasn't the case. David Hungate did not want to travel Toto's ever expanding touring schedules which was starting to be international as well as domestic. It didn't take long for Mike Porcaro to prove himself and show the world that if one half of the bands rhythm section included a guy named Jeff Porcaro... you have about two options if you want to make it in that band 1.) Make a deal with the devil at the crossroads OR 2.) Have the same DNA & rhythm running through your veins as Jeff Porcaro. Obviously the latter seemed to have worked out well for everyone involved. R.I.P. Jeff and Mike Porcaro.

  • @HarryJoiner
    @HarryJoiner4 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that you've got 18 mins of one-take stuff straight from the heart. the bass blemish is actually the best part! certainly, you could nail it if you practiced it or edited it -- but it's the fact that you don't that makes it so great. stay safe / stay awesome

  • @dubboyz4887
    @dubboyz48874 жыл бұрын

    I’m a huge toto fan , always known about mr sklar , but now I’m really in awe of his experience and knowledge. Great vids 👍🏻

  • @ra4fun4me
    @ra4fun4me4 жыл бұрын

    I love getting notifications from your channel. You are one of the few. I enjoy your stories and most of all your music. Thanks for sharing how you got asked to play.

  • @felipemardonesdiaz
    @felipemardonesdiaz4 жыл бұрын

    dear Lee, I really like your "Falling in Between" live work with Toto, specially Falling in Between, it´s a great power song!!!

  • @jimcinnamon
    @jimcinnamon4 жыл бұрын

    Some of the best musicians ever assembled!

  • @jrich5150
    @jrich51504 жыл бұрын

    Leland I have been a fan of yours for 30 years. What a prolific career! Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us.

  • @jun1217xb4
    @jun1217xb44 жыл бұрын

    As much as I love seeing you playing music, I truly enjoy that you share a story in this KZread channel. Now, during this crazy quarantine time, the best time of the day to me as a bassist is when I open the computer and find your new video every afternoon!!

  • @glassapple21
    @glassapple214 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this one Lee, thanks for taking the time to post. You’re analysis of Simon Phillips and Shannon Forrest styles in the band was spot on, in comparison to Jeff’s style, and I enjoyed hearing your take on your time in the band

  • @donaldbest7621
    @donaldbest76214 жыл бұрын

    The feel, to me, was among the best of your video posts to date. What ever was going on internally this time around seemed to be coming out in a better connection to the tune. Seems like you are getting more comfortable with playing with tunes in utube videos....maybe it was the heart felt speak on the pacaro’s? At any rate, I love hearing connection and I felt connection in this video. You are such a great dude, thanks for your posts.

  • @claudiopetucco
    @claudiopetucco4 жыл бұрын

    No need of editing! You are a true source of inspiration as a person and musician. Thank you from Luxembourg

  • @neven11000
    @neven110002 жыл бұрын

    Mr.Leland is the master and he is from another planet.On other hand such a wonderful person.He speaks with enormus respect about other musicians in such a nice and polite way.I have heard Toto first when I was 16.Since then I have got all their albums.I have been on two of their concerts,both in Frankfurt with Simon Phillips on drums.Mr.Leland I have seen in Zagreb,Croatia playing with Phill Collins.Such charisma and virtuosity,the audience just loved him for his way of taking a part on that concert.He mastered it so easily and with such elegance.I enjoy your videos and hope to see more of them in the future....all the best to you,Mister!Greetings from Split,Croatia.

  • @thomasfrantz1501
    @thomasfrantz15014 жыл бұрын

    Lee, I really appreciate the time you put into this. It takes time thinking about the content and practicing and then there's the recording. It all adds up even when all goes as planned. Your relaxed style makes it all look pretty effortless, but I know there's a lot more going into these. Thanks for doing these. As much as I enjoy you talking about music, could you at some point talk about your interest in basset hounds and also hot rods?

  • @nofretzDW
    @nofretzDW4 жыл бұрын

    Lee, I loved your work with Toto. I don’t think there’s a bassist on earth who wouldn’t be honored to have you sit in for them.

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman19504 жыл бұрын

    Leland ... always loved your playing. Saw you with James Taylor in New Orleans at Audubon park under a full moon. Magical time. Rock on forever, brother.

  • @stevendavid5370
    @stevendavid53704 жыл бұрын

    You should also realize how popular you are, and how much people around the world recognize your talent and perfection in playing a bass. It would exciting to be recognized in this way for the profession I chose to do for much of my life. It is a humbling thought. And yes Leland you are that good!!

  • @DojoOfCool
    @DojoOfCool4 жыл бұрын

    One of my funniest memories is an interview with Lee after the Toto tour and they were talking to him about how he learned all the show since he had to memorize the show. Lee said they offered him charts as well that the audio recording. Lee told them charts are like heroin and if you give them to me I'll never get off them, so just give me the audio recordings. "charts are like heroin" Iove that line.

  • @isitrealgood
    @isitrealgood4 жыл бұрын

    Why on earth should you stress yourself with EDITING? I appreciate that it's just you, with your stories and your bass, as you are t the moment, understanding that, as you said, you're playing in a 'Work' mode every day, when your chops would be better. I was reminded this weekend that you played on at least three albums by the contemporary Christian artist Steve Camp in the late 80s/early 90s. I have two of those albums on cassette on storage, but it occurred to me to listen to one of the ballads on "Justice". And listening to the bass part, it occurred to me, "Hey, I think that's Leland Sklar on bass".... it must have been after hearing "Do You Know Where You're Going To," that it occurred to me you took the same "upper register approach" … and then I remembered the big "gospel" number, and I remembered listening for that bass part back then, when I was much younger and listened to Christian Contemporary music. I know you played on several CCM projects. I don't expect you to play those here because I know lot of folks might not identify with the music. But the chops are there, in a record not many people would hear, the same as they would be in a James Taylor or Phil Collins record. Professionalism.

  • @michaelgranka7904

    @michaelgranka7904

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would listen to anything Leland plays whether I identify with it or not. Music crosses all barriers in my opinion.

  • @webbixby6927
    @webbixby69274 жыл бұрын

    Lee - LOVE THESE VIDEOS. I watch them everyday. I’m not a musician but a fan of music and the stories behind the scenes and hearing about the studios and the real special people that made them magical. Thank you for letting us ease drop on your life.

  • @FusionHowie
    @FusionHowie4 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing explanation in regards to the Simon Phillips replacement! One gigantic word comes to light every time I watch Leland's You Tube posts, Empathy and a super keen observation man !!

  • @trainretail
    @trainretail4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Leland, forget the editing. We love raw and organic! Loved your intro with Rosanna in Falling in Between tour. Could you do that one? Lived the Phat chords and feel! Felt like something you had a hand in... And Greg

  • @stumclennan3992
    @stumclennan39924 жыл бұрын

    Rosanna please.. love to see your take on the infamous bass riff leading into the chorus..Please 😎 Love your daily uploads!

  • @schm4704

    @schm4704

    4 жыл бұрын

    I second that motion!

  • @marygiuranna6817

    @marygiuranna6817

    4 жыл бұрын

    I third that motion. Love these videos Lee.

  • @eddiethek
    @eddiethek4 жыл бұрын

    You feel like a friend. That's the kindest thing I can say. After hearing your salute to your Dad, I'd be interested to know more about the Sklar family ancestry - if you're able to share. Thank you, Lee, for giving me the feeling that you're speaking directly to me!

  • @ondrauscissell6952
    @ondrauscissell69524 жыл бұрын

    Leland Sklar : BASS ICON A BASSIST'S BASSIST He makes every song he plays on feel good !!!! As a drummer, everyone would want to play woth this anchor. He locks it down in any style !!!! I finally got to see Mr. Sklar live with Mr. Collins in my hometown of Louisville in 2019 and it was OBVIOUSLY A GREAT SHOW !!!! Mr. Sklar thank you for all of your music over the years !!!! Live and recorded it is a BLESSING !!!!

  • @didierkefert4635
    @didierkefert46354 жыл бұрын

    From Europe / Belgium with all my respect for your memorial day and why not included the Porcaro Family to who lost 2 brothers but wel parents or kids to from everyone and of course very great musicians...

  • @DaxLLM
    @DaxLLM4 жыл бұрын

    Leland, stick to the top to bottom format I'd say. Stay safe!

  • @donaldchristensen2571

    @donaldchristensen2571

    4 жыл бұрын

    Always great. I like not seeing massive slapping technique. Just perfect notes and feel. 👍

  • @BrunoLima-ko8mf
    @BrunoLima-ko8mf4 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for the moment not running away from the original .... I love to see you play TOTO (any song) a big hug from Portugal

  • @johnnymoraes23
    @johnnymoraes234 жыл бұрын

    Greeat Leland Sklar, you're the master. BTW, love the furniture of your house; those old furnishings are just amazing, and they take me back to times when the values of the world and the human being where other ones. 20th century... the 60's, 70's and 80's....

  • @jge7026
    @jge70264 жыл бұрын

    I attended the concert in Stockholm on that tour, a great, great show. Interesting to hear you say that Shannon Forrest is closer to Jeff Porcaro in terms of style of drumming than Simon Phillips (obviously, an amazing drummer in his own right), I thought so too. Thank you so much for the video. I agree completely with the previous speaker (Landshark Mark) about the vibe :-)

  • @beljorge701

    @beljorge701

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you , i went to a TOTO concert in Puebla Mexico , and i didnt like how Simon played Pamela rhat is one of mi favs TOTO songs , but when i heard Shannon i thought he play pamela almost identical to Jeff porcaro wooow

  • @RA2Music
    @RA2Music4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Lee. I was just explaining to one of my students that we as musicians are the custodians of music’s history and few are better at this mandate than you. Please continue with your videos and you witness to all the great music.

  • @jdavis417

    @jdavis417

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! Let's repeat history! ;O en.wikiquote.org/wiki/George_Santayana "By their mind, its scope, quality, and temper, we estimate men, for by the mind only do we exist as men, and are more than so many storage-batteries for material energy. Let us therefore be frankly human." kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3xkxtNpYre1gLQ.html

  • @criticaltaba-nus1499

    @criticaltaba-nus1499

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, as a fan of good music please teach these little turds on how to make real music.

  • @Padoinky
    @Padoinky4 жыл бұрын

    Your humility, genuine sense of respect and admiration expressed for your fellow artists, is an inspiration and a rare character attribute that is seriously lacking amongst the masses.... GOD bless

  • @chrisrobinson9329
    @chrisrobinson93294 жыл бұрын

    I swear, I feel like we're old friends just enjoying a conversation and good music together, you rock dude

  • @paulsharkey6576
    @paulsharkey65764 жыл бұрын

    How the hell do you get all these gigs. You are a legend. I've been playing guitar for 43 years.

  • @HugoDanielCaro
    @HugoDanielCaro4 жыл бұрын

    Dear Leland, the first tour was in 2007 when I was able to meet you after the show in Buenos Aires, and Greg Phillinganes was in keyboards. Hope to see you again and thank you so much for your channel / videos. Hey @SiriusXM, what are you waiting for to get dear Lee with you?

  • @jabovski

    @jabovski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, 'Fallin' In Between' but Lenny Castro wasn't part of the TOTO line-up (yet) in 2007, if I'm not mistaken... kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaNlrK-lhrGzk9Y.html At least once a week I listen to this fantastic concert!

  • @HugoDanielCaro

    @HugoDanielCaro

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jabovski yup! that amazing album tour. thanks!

  • @petrimikaelniemi7420
    @petrimikaelniemi74204 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Living material. No edits, talking and music are Amazing. Greetings from Finland :)

  • @timeconsumer325
    @timeconsumer3254 жыл бұрын

    These videos have been so great to watch. Love the stories and the playing. Thanks for your time!

  • @gospelgui
    @gospelgui4 жыл бұрын

    Dear Lee, we NEED you to do Rosanna.

  • @christineschiller7589
    @christineschiller75894 жыл бұрын

    Lee used to kiss all the girls and made them cry! Mostly the wad of whiskers they had to spit out afterwards caused the tears. ;)

  • @johnulrich5572
    @johnulrich55724 жыл бұрын

    Don't change a think. Your stories ane wonderful and what you might consider a mistake makes it real to your audience. Great videos.

  • @markdunn2138
    @markdunn21383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir. Just inspiring to hear a classic like GP with such a solid bottom end. Serving the song is what makes your approach always right.

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