This is how you interview a musician. You speak 5% of the time, and let the guest talk and play for the rest. Wonderful.

@Kimo2Time

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you said that out loud. Rick did a fantastic interview and I thought just that. 👍🏽

@rtflone

7 ай бұрын

@MrAlans123 That's how you do a proper interview no matter who the guest is. The guest is on because he/she has something to offer. Pretty pointless if the guest has to compete with the interviewer for the attention of the viewer..

@Exera80

7 ай бұрын

You mean you're not supposed to interview like Jimmy Fallon does? :O

@christopherbrown8205

7 ай бұрын

@@Exera80 😀

@EclecticInstinct

7 ай бұрын

Agree 100%

Rick Beato has become so important, not only for the fans, but for music in general, amazing.

@UncleNedward

7 ай бұрын

Amen! Rick is helping to educate folks about keeping the music in the “music biz.”

@MobiusBandwidth

7 ай бұрын

justly so!

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

7 ай бұрын

@@MobiusBandwidthhey hey my my 🎸

@MarcoPolux

7 ай бұрын

Rick Beato's interviews are now part of human heritage

@mbwahaha

7 ай бұрын

@@MarcoPoluxYes, absolutely.

I think Ricks interviews are some of the best things on KZread. Nothing better than sitting down with a gin or whiskey and listening to these brilliant interviews for an hour or so. Absolute quality.

@alaskacanoe6837

3 ай бұрын

He is so genuine in his desire to enjoy each experience with the artist. I truly believe Rick is a huge fan of not only the talent of the artist but the true movement of music. NOT everyone can garner and appreciate the emotion of music. the combination of each instrument land its inflection on the music at hand... and then the synergy when a group gets it right... I appreciate watching Ricks emotions when he hears tones and combinations that evoke emotion without pretense.. amazing Man.. Appreciate his work..

@axemanarbor

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Humbucker-hg9ku

2 ай бұрын

Don’t think. Know.

@user-le1ju3ps6x

13 күн бұрын

Rick is the Man & off course his versatile & talented Musician!!

This was truthfully some of the most beautiful guitar playing I’ve ever heard

@integral

2 ай бұрын

I need that acoustic "Your Song".

@PreservationEnthusiast

2 ай бұрын

​@@integral How is even playing like that? He's not doing vibrato or bending or anything. Yet, he's getting an amazing sound on quite a small instrument. Hardly any squeaking or scratching. Just pure tone.

@jwkayk360

Ай бұрын

@@PreservationEnthusiast 100,000 hours of practice

@thedangerzone9399

Ай бұрын

Lifetime of practice.

@sisyphuscranerigging7792

Ай бұрын

@@PreservationEnthusiastJust came across this one, and the tone of that thing is a knockout. Rick's studio is on point, and probably Rick sound checked the heck out of it. The look of that guitar is deceiving. Pure tone is right!

What a touch, what a tone, what a kind person. Absolute gem of an interview! ❤

@peterdragon2822

7 ай бұрын

yep, i get so much from him, really special!

@davidsmith1931

7 ай бұрын

I feel it this man has a wonder heart

@funkyfurballs1078

7 ай бұрын

That little nylon sounds amazing!

@MarcoPolux

7 ай бұрын

my exakt words too 👍

@tiborbogi7457

2 ай бұрын

@@funkyfurballs1078 I was too wondering, what is the "real" sound of that guitar bc is clearly plugged in. My 400 euro small body Ibanez sound way better plugged in Roland Microcube (or any small amp) set to very low volume (may be add very little of reverb)then purely unplugged.

It’s crazy how he makes every note sound so clear with such difficult chord fingerings. A true expert at his craft.

@Silenius32

7 ай бұрын

That's exactly what i thought! 🤗 He's really a Guitarist of his very own... incredible 🌞

@philsarkol6443

7 ай бұрын

He has put a lot of practice and effort in always sound good..no matter a simple chord or a difficult one. His Elton version of "Your song" is exactly proof of that. I think he has got a wonderfull sound, so crisp and clear!!

@bobbab5759

7 ай бұрын

He is so smooth it's ridiculous.

@waynepayne864

7 ай бұрын

3:53 like COME ON

@rickrussell

7 ай бұрын

The super crisp delivery reminds me of W. G. "Snuffy" Walden

My guess is that you may never see this comment, but if you do so much the better. Thank you and Dominic Miller so much for making my day and also making me cry. I am not very bright and have spent most of my life driving truck's around the U.K. I have spent many years trying to play guitar with out much success. Please keep on doing what you do it's so cool. Dave W

@Commenting-answering

3 күн бұрын

You are obviously very emotionally intelligent if this interview made you cry. Take care from the US.

@henryjamesnigel

3 күн бұрын

Dont worry, I am trying to prepare classes and crying at the same time! he music is inceredible.

Met Dominic years ago in my business partner’s Battersea restaurant. I would fly in from Boston with fresh lobster and crabmeat and Dominic would be ready for a nice Italian/American meal. We sat together often. He told me he played the guitar….so humble. It wasn’t until he gave me tickets to see Sting at Albert Hall that I realized he was Sting’s guitarist. Amazing guitarist who loves music so much and shirks the fame aspect. Such a grounded individual he has always been an inspiration.

I find it really awesome and kind of Dominic Miller to play the guitar a lot during the interview instead of just talking. Not many do this.

@tomminkler7640

7 ай бұрын

Yes also Rick is very patient and respectful, he appreciates how great it is to have DM there and that we want to hear as much of his knowledge and skill while he's there. So beautiful.

@PeterDrake

7 ай бұрын

Yah. It's like he says his most important things with his fingers.

@SWright1978

7 ай бұрын

Leon: The Professional with Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman (1994)

Dominic Miller is a legend....he claims to be not so great but it's so obvious that he's a fantastic guitar player....period. He's amazing. His lack of muted or buzzing notes/his sense of time/his amazing clarity while playing a classical guitar leaves no doubt about his skill and musicianship. Could listen to him play for hours. This interview is sublime. Thank you Mr. Beato, you are also a legend.

@ihanak8814

6 ай бұрын

he aite he make sum gud 2unes but after all he liek old aff frfr

@technicolorProducer

6 ай бұрын

this video and the one with Daniel Lanois (which I refuse to watch in one sitting because I want to drag it out) are almost as good as the music itself

@timlemaster4708

6 ай бұрын

@bobabreath5097 I thought the buzzing was more related to the guitar and not the player? Is it caused by technic?

@Craig-tc3kt

5 ай бұрын

​@@ihanak8814is this English? I can read about 1 in 3 words.

@hanno8705

5 ай бұрын

You have listened to his solo work on ECM, haven't you?

OMG. His transcriptions of "your song" and "winner takes a fall" had me in tears. Such beauty. He slowed down the notes and it took on a new life. He's a genius.

@rocketshiptoaltair

4 ай бұрын

"Winner Takes It All" but yes. An amazingly tasteful arrangement.

@giorgioesteban9548

3 ай бұрын

+1

@moogprophet2472

3 ай бұрын

I don’t understand if this is a CD that can be purchased because I haven’t found it on his website nor on Amazon

@integral

3 ай бұрын

I instantly went to his website hoping the album he's talking about here is already available. Not yet it appears. Please hurry up, Dom.

@integral

3 ай бұрын

@@moogprophet2472 Appears it's a work in progress. Hope we can listen to it this Summer.

Dominic doesn't know this, but its because of his passionate and tasteful playing that I became a musician. I was growing up in a musician's home so I was destined to pick up an instrument or two, but wasn't moved by the stuff my parents were playing, so I didn't start playing until age 6. At 6 years old, my dad recorded a crummy VHS live recording of ten summoners tales, where sting wore this unforgettable fluorescent gold silk shirt. And off to his left was Dominic and his luxuriant but simple playing coming through on Fields of Gold. It made an everlasting impression on me, a spark of effemeral musical life that Dominic infected me with, and I couldn't be more thankful for it. Thank you to both Sting and Dominic for your fatherly sort of examples in all things music.

Amazing. No shredding, No sweeps, no million notes a second. But the most tasteful guitar playing. I hope the young players start doing this too.

@jasonwilliamshuck

6 ай бұрын

agreed. if you haven't heard them, check out Arianna Powell and Mateus Asato and Ariel Posen. all super tasteful and melodic players.

@jaakkorahkola2430

6 ай бұрын

Equally difficult and technical. Just different direction of technique.

@alaindevita2833

6 ай бұрын

Try Antonio Forcione. Dominic and Antonio know each other. Different style, but same sincerity and perfection in their playing. @@jasonwilliamshuck

@ihanak8814

6 ай бұрын

nah he jus not dat gud he cant do wat yingwei does ne way

@johnbraucher1499

6 ай бұрын

Why can't they all be good? Why segregate them? Things change, that's what the future is. Deal with it. Lol. Of course, have taste, but you can shred with taste and melody.

“I’m not that great a guitarist”😮He has the only thing that’s important, and in spades, he can convey what is touching his heart, straight to yours. I’ve rarely been moved so much as I was listening to Dominic playing “Your song”. “The Soul Cages” is possibly Sting’s best album. Dominic’s playing is stellar throughout. Sting chose him to play in his band .. that’s how good he is. 😀

@JudySucks

7 ай бұрын

In spades.. I see what you did there

Watch how many times he runs through the main progression of Shape of My Heart throughout the video - every time he plays it with reverence, even if the point is to get to the next part, he doesn't rush through the chords, he plays it all. I love that. This is perhaps the most enjoyable hour I have ever spent on KZread. Thank you Rick and Dominic!

@TmcIIIvideo

4 ай бұрын

You nailed it….its such an exceedingly beautiful and romantic riff….could listen to a loop of it only!

@arthurjones9580

Ай бұрын

Amen

@dadsgamingpoorly788

Ай бұрын

Reverence is the best word possible. He's a purist in terms of musicianship, emotion, story. Really appreciate that he never short-cut it and let every song make it's statement.

Miller is a genius...he makes it look simple. His explanation makes the riff seem like 'of course playing it slowly makes this so easy'. Only a handful of people in the world can make such inspired tonation seem matter-of-fact.

I have never watched an interview where the musician starts playing, and creates a perfect bubble of silence... it's like the rest of your day falls away and all you are left with is pure wonder. Amazing. I think this feels mostly down to what Dominic is "not" playing - he leaves each note in its own space, with its own importance and weight, the right amount of respect for every single brush or pluck or slide... amazing interview, amazing guitarist

@fritzhubertus

7 ай бұрын

Nice comment

@deanwhite7871

7 ай бұрын

Agree totally, his playing let's the music breath in perfect rhythm.

@seanratten9567

7 ай бұрын

One of the best comments I’ve read in a long time sir…. I agree with you 100%✊

@NordicSnowboarder

7 ай бұрын

Was thinking along those lines watching this and came here to comment. However, you already put it so elegantly and much better than I could.😊

@nancydevolder4433

7 ай бұрын

'Music is the space between the notes' , a wise man once said. He was right and Dominic proves it.

What a TOUCH Dom has on the guitar! Nothing rushed, nothing forced, just pure emotion ringing out from his heart to ours.........beautiful!

Just came here after watching him teach Paul David's bossa nova. Dominic should be on every best guitarist list.

@jackmartinleith

15 күн бұрын

Ah, the Dutch guy with the KZread channel 😀.

This interview w Dominic was riveting and I’m not a musician. I have learned more about music through Dominic’s teachings. Excellent conversation, focus, positive energy and well balanced human being. One other video that is intriguing to me is when Sting is singing and Dominic moves quietly to the backup singers and instrumentalists to help them. What a memorable moment.

I would've watched 10 hours of this. This is not an "interview", this is pure awesomeness...

Rick (and guests) just keep rising to new heights every time. This channel is such a treasure; there's nothing else with this level of quality on youtube or TV. Nothing.

@Drumn4Him1

7 ай бұрын

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@andybute

7 ай бұрын

Hope not. Topping yourself means something quite different and dramatic in the UK…

@inkyGhosty

7 ай бұрын

@@andybute ha!, didn't think of that. (not a native speaker but have heard the phrase!)

@keithbutler2222

7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@OldManArmyJonno

7 ай бұрын

It really is a treat every time, regardless of your personal tastes. I love all kinds of music but Rick has introduced me to so many artists and opened up music I had ignored. Thank you Rick ❤

The sound coming from that little guitar is amazing! Rick’s genius is letting Dominic play.

@garryallen4155

Ай бұрын

Over the years I've seen him play lots of different guitars...the sound comes from the player, of that I'm 100% sure. Though that white Yari is a cool looking instrument.

@IsraelIsLikeWater

Ай бұрын

you're sure that's Yairi?@@garryallen4155

@paulj0557tonehead

11 күн бұрын

The parlor size guitars are ideal for this type of intimate playing, and a guitar that sounds sweet as honey, but can still give you lots of bite is the all-mahogany Gibson LG0 steel string "student model" acoustic. Best year imho is the 1964. The spruce top LG0's just don't have the same character. They're great for bluegrass though.

this guy's 'touch' on the guitar is immense. But Rick B is surely the best interviewer of others musicians. Fabulous. Thank you!

This channel will end up an archive of historically significant interviews. Try to interview as many famous musicians as you can Rick! They are not getting any younger! No one has your skill set and knowledge to be able to produce masterpieces like this

@Hintz6

7 ай бұрын

Could not agree with this more, 💯

@alanjarrar3413

7 ай бұрын

absolutely

@c.e.anderson558

7 ай бұрын

I said this a long time ago. These interviews are incredible. Musicians in their purest form.

Arguably your greatest interview yet. What a charming, warm, smart, talented, interesting, humble, wonderful man. And you conducted your interview perfectly, letting Dominic go... letting him teach and recall and PLAY. Thanks for hitting it out of the park yet again, Rick.

@bikramyogadelraybeach

7 ай бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself - Dominic is such a lovely man

@joaoferesjunior6734

7 ай бұрын

He is a nice guy, all right, but warm is kind of a stretch, in'it?

@minakou-mokomoko0375

7 ай бұрын

@@joaoferesjunior6734 No, he is a really warm person. That is obvious to anyone who has been to his gig. Dominic is a really great musician and such a great career, but he still cares about each and every one of his fans. If you question that, go to his gigs and talk to him. And his kindness is clearly reflected in the sound of his guitar.

@williamlowe7718

7 ай бұрын

Agee 100%.

@luisengelmo

7 ай бұрын

Great interview! However, if you say it's the best, I have to kindly disagree. The interview with Pat Metheny is difficult to beat. Anyway, I fully agree with the comments about Dominic being such a nice person, and the interview is really great

Dominic seems so down to earth. So refreshing. Wonderful interview Rick.

It’s Christmas Day and I’m lying in bed with covid. This was exactly what I needed. I had the privilege of seeing him in concert with Sting several times. Thank you.

@daveburlinguette7251

4 ай бұрын

Hope you are feeling better! It's Dec. 27th and I also am at home with Covid-19. Listening to a wonderful interview thankfully. Dave from Canada

Playing one of the most beautiful songs in the world, turning to one specific chord, looking to Rick and saying, "I think that's right" with a smile and going on. That moment broke me. What a friendly person.

@johnbehan1526

12 күн бұрын

Rick responding "yeah" as well! One word, but it made me chuckle: that tone in his voice is part exclamation, part laugh, part reassurance, part question ("you're not sure?"/"You should care what I think?"). I think Rick is a successful interviewer because when he talks to musicians, producers etc, they know they can communicate with him and he understands them on every level. This was highly enjoyable because it's two guys just relaxing and really opening up to to each other.

I love when Dominic is playing and a certain harmony makes him smile. Music clearly brings him joy. It's wonderful that he wants to share the ability to create such music with others.

@OLLiGoldeaux

7 ай бұрын

...then you should look at Tim Pierce.

@stevem-h3562

7 ай бұрын

@@OLLiGoldeaux +1 definitely.

@s.wilson5199

7 ай бұрын

@@OLLiGoldeaux I looked him up and agree!

@s.wilson5199

7 ай бұрын

@@OLLiGoldeaux The other person who comes to mind is Tommy Emmanuel. I love when he's playing a guitar arrangement of a song and he can't help but sing along. Watching him playing Nirvana with Mike Dawes and clearly having a blast, always makes me smile.

@s.wilson5199

7 ай бұрын

@@stevem-h3562 Agreed!

Dominic Miller interviews himself, answering questions he hasn't been asked. Rick Beato just lets the stream of consciousness meander along without him interrupting. Great stuff. DM's Amsterdam meetup with "that Dutch KZreadr", when he teaches Paul Davids to play bossa nova, is also well worth watching.

My favourite Beato interview (so far!) Dominic Miller is fabulous. Fascinating. A wonderful musician. Very spiritual.

One can understand why Sting has included Dom in his musical journey for so long! What a master musician!🙏

Rick is one of the few people who can interview legends and not come across as awkward, stiff, or interrupting. He deserves all the success on this channel. Love this interview as much as the others. Great watch and listen!

Classy. Charming. Humble. Refreshing.

The "All by myself" Eric Carmen piece was really composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff and is the theme of his second Piano Concerto middle movement. In fact, all 3 of those movements were made into popular song melodies. That's how great that Piano Concerto is. Certainly one of the most beautiful ever written. Check it out.

@jerjojo

2 ай бұрын

I was a bit surprised this well known fact did not get discussed in the video (BTW - I love Dominic's rendition!)

That moment when it's just 2 guys enjoying the sound of guitar. They could be anywhere, but at the root of it, it's all about the feeling you get when music fills you. Dom obviously gets it. Rick gets it. Rick there have been many who have graced your presence, and I don't doubt there will be many more. There are all kinds of interviews out there but it's very rare that the interviewee is mutually excited to sit down and talk shop. Not surface level shop, real nuts and bolts. thank you.

I saw this was over an hour long and I thought, I know I don't have the stamina for this. I'll watch a few minutes, see what the riff was, and maybe come back to it later. I could *not* leave once I'd started! Wonderful interview, beautiful music, enlightening and inspiring. Thank you both!!!!

@sohannag612

7 ай бұрын

I was awaiting ❤

@jarzantarzanful

7 ай бұрын

Exactly the same has happened to me…

@martijnvanbeek4387

7 ай бұрын

Same thing here!

@wyrmsi4015

7 ай бұрын

Sry but what riff is this? Its a real question

@donttouchband100

7 ай бұрын

Yes, same to me.

Great interview, thank you for it. Great to see Dominic in one of your videos, telling about his riff and all those other great songs! Thank you again for such a great interview.

That was amazing. I didn’t realize I’d spent an hour watching this until it was over, and I was sad it had ended. I need this book he’s working on! I love songs arranged for one guitar and I don’t / can’t sing, so playing the singing melody with the instrument is very appealing. They’re both right about how music is listened to these days, I’m guilty too. I stream on an iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker, plugged into my truck’s stereo, or sort of recline, close my eyes, and lay the phone on my chest in “landscape” orientation to listen in stereo. I listened to some Tommy Emmanuel last night this way. Well done interview, thank you!

What a treat to listen to Dominic share His thoughts and play so freely. A true gentleman and tremendous musician. Thank you Dominic, and thank you Rick!

@fastinbulvis2223

7 ай бұрын

Actually, this was one of Rick's best, and that's saying plenty. DM's awesome!

"I'm not that good of a guitarist" LMAO yea right!!! Dude his playing is tonally the best I've heard. No buzzin or mis-frets on chords I've only seen in a Mel Bay book, let alone attempted to play. Great use of vibrato as well. Don't let him fool you this dude can play. ❤

Just so beautiful to listen to, watch and absorb. A truly extra-special interview. Thank you Rick. Always felt Dominic was world class.

What a wonderful interview! Outstanding! Thank you so much!!!

Personally, I think this kind of interviewing is the start of something big! The sound quality is absolutely stunning? The playing equally so... but damn what an amazing video! Well done to Rick and his team.

@brun0inacio

7 ай бұрын

True. Even on the iPad his guitar sounds great. Well done Rick. 😅

@eriklarson9137

7 ай бұрын

I just hope they don't start clickbaiting all of the titles. No one should reward that behavior.

@MCFC-OK1219

7 ай бұрын

"the start of..." it's been happening for years my friend :D welcome to the present

@marshalsea000

7 ай бұрын

There's respect in both directions, and unlike most interviewers Rick isn't a "ME ME ME ME ME!" person.

0:00 I went back to Paul Davids’ video. He does mention Dominic Miller as the original guitarist and composer. He doesn’t say “the guy who plays it live”, but refers to Dominic. And even Dominic in this interview admits to play it differently when playing it live.

@Steveoffgrid

5 ай бұрын

Glad someone thought this too. @PaulDavids is a great guitarist and tutor and does come over as genuinely humble and appreciative of music others have written.

@iPrometheusQ

4 ай бұрын

Also Rick is a) a KZreadr and b) made a video with Paul 3 years ago so should be aware who Dominic referred to. Guess they are just old...

@DancatzMuzik

4 ай бұрын

never let the facts get in the way of a good story.:)

@neilwinkelmann8540

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, these guys are having a bit of a laugh at Paul's expense, but it seems like it's all good.

@dharmaofdog7676

2 ай бұрын

Paul Davids is my Teacher & he's fantastic. As Teacher & Guitarist. Dominic & Rick were a bit tongue in cheek with that story

Eccellente thank you both sooo much! Fascinating listening, awesome interviewer/interviewee!!!!!!!!!

Bravo Rick! Your interviews bring me a lot of joy with many of my musician heroes. This one was particularly special.

The interview with Sting started out slow, but once Sting realized that Rick was not there to be antagonistic, Sting warmed up and felt at home. With Dominic, he already knew how it was going to go and he felt at home from the beginning. Both, great interviews! Well done Rick.

Seeing him back really tells how Rick is a phenomenal person ❤

What an amazing interview!! 1 hour of interview and I felt I could be listening without any problem for another hour. Humble people brings that kind of stuff

Just an absolutely brilliant hour. Beautiful, thank you. 👏

So now we need Dominic to be a "KZread Teacher", and do video tutorials all his arranged songs from his new book! Shout out to Paul Davids too, who must be the guy he mentioned, a really nice person and great teacher! Thank you Rick for another great interview!

@mrbungle7586

7 ай бұрын

Yep, my immediate thought was Paul David and I'm sure others have too. 👍

@adameden8722

7 ай бұрын

Yup, I went and looked up the video. Paul actually gives credit to Dominic and mentions his name several times in his video. And talks about the difficulty of the riff despite the seeming simplicity. Not sure why Dominic took that personally. 2.5M views of Paul teaching people this song can only be good for Dominic and Sting, but I'm just a guy sitting on his computer with no diamonds for my art, that's not the shape of my... sorry, lost track of myself there.

@philiplavere

7 ай бұрын

@@adameden8722 well said.

@mrbungle7586

7 ай бұрын

@@adameden8722Could almost hear you singing it. 😀 I don't think you quite got what Dom meant in regards to taking it personally. I like Paul's channel, but no disrespect to him, or you. I think Sting and Dom were doing quite alright regardless of 2 million views. As Dom mentioned, he likes that his line has been used so many times. He likes that people are trying to learn or teach others how to play the line, (whether they're playing it right or not) and opens up potential new listeners to their music. 👍

@jimdandy6452

7 ай бұрын

Damn I wish I could play like that!

Something about every single note that this man hits. The tone is one thing but everything else as well. The way he attacks the strings with subtlety. Just perfect

@marktyler3381

7 ай бұрын

Playing at the halfway point to get the bell tone

What an interview! This might be just the best musician interview out there. You let Dominic play and tell stories about all songs and riffs. Great job Rick Beato. Whatever chain of events that led to Sting and Dominic connecting and creating for 30+ years for us is a blessing. Dominic is so humble. I will be back to re-watch this interview every now and then. Thx Rick.

What an amazing musician,humble and great,the interview was awesome,intelligent questions that allowed the musician to talk about his work.I love how he doesn’t want to show off,and you can relate to his love for music and his honesty.

This is the difficulty that I struggle with when watching Rick's videos. I've been watching since the early months of the channel. I've grown more, as a musician in these years than I did in the previous 30, however... The shift from the early composing and theory videos to full on historian has been so humbling and wonderful. It's joyous to hear these stories, to see the documentation that is being preserved through these conversations. Interviewing doesn't cover the scope, because an interviewer is often reciting questions without the depth of knowledge that only a peer can provide. As @MrAlans123 said, listening is key, but I think Rick's knowledge is what elevates these videos to something else. These conversations NEED to be recorded for future generations, not because of the individual, but because the individual is able to say what they need to say, as a Musician. That insight is not lost on me, and I know it's not lost on most viewers of this channel. Dominic was a tremendous guest here and was able to speak clearly in a manner that will benefit everyone who watches this. His creative skill is clearly evident, but sussing out the origins, from traveling from South America to Wisconsin to England, showcases how those influences gave him a language that he has been able to share with the world. Bravo Rick and bravo Dominic. Thank you sharing this with us.

@sharonbousquet9137

6 ай бұрын

Wonderful.

@morrisonreed1

6 ай бұрын

I watch lots of rick vids and it validates how much I suck and what an idiot I am . I play and can get through a set but I will never call myself a musician .

@TamiamiJones

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Rick’s knowledge allows him to ask the pertinent questions that makes his guests want to answer in depth, because they feel understood.

@nowistime8070

Ай бұрын

your comment helped me get a greater understanding of what these two men offer. thank you

@09conrado

2 күн бұрын

​​@@morrisonreed1 never compare, it would stifle you. You just do you and do the best you that you can, that way you're adding most of yourself to thd world. As a sculptor I dreaded going to Italy for the same reasons. Let's not lower ourselves but just be the best of ourselves. The world does not need another Dominic or Michelangelo, as these places are already taken

The verse and instrumental portions of All by Myself are so beautiful because it is lifted from Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto #2.

@mrzold

7 ай бұрын

Yeah - I was waiting for the shout-out that never came

@srt4b

7 ай бұрын

aka the most beautiful piece of music ever written

@mrzold

7 ай бұрын

It's hard for me to pick "most-" anything, but that is pretty super goddamned beautiful! @@srt4b

How I love these calm, deep interviews.. Thank you, Rick, one of the best interviews I have ever seen.

This was such an incredible interview. I’ve already watched it like 3 times…fell asleep to it a couple of times. The sound of the guitar (and the recording!) is really superb, but the way Dominic interprets the music, making these complete, fully realized almost orchestrated renditions on a single acoustic guitar is just extraordinary. Truly sublime. Thank you Rick!

What an unbelievable guitarist he is. To make it seem so effortless when we know sounding that great is a lifetime of huge effort. So musical.

That version of "Your Song" is amazingly beautiful, what an arrangement! Way to go Mr. Miller

Please keep bringing more interviews like this for your fans.....Rick, I love your style. I play no instruments but could listen to and watch you for hours. Kudos to you!! (Jan 2024)

Has to be one of the most inspiring interviews ever Rick. Thank you to both of you!

This interview and many like it that Rick is so generously doing is building a library for history of music and belongs in the hall of fame. Simply beautiful how musicians have no problem at all sharing their talent with us all. Thank you.

@markwaldron8954

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I've been watching Rick for a couple of years now and looking back I cannot believe how much I've learned, effortlessly, and in a very fun way.

I’m a drummer and this was the most inspiring interview with any musician I’ve seen in years. Thanks!

@TeleTonemonkey

7 ай бұрын

It’s nice when drummers get to hear musicians …! 😘

Dominic is such a great interviewee, so lighthearted, knowledgeable, and down to earth!

A Legend! I could listen to him for hours! Great interview!

Joy,! Such a humble man who can demonstrate his skills and is so open about his life, his influences and career. He has worked with the greats in modern music. Most music fans will be unaware how often Dominic has featured in the music they are listening to. Rick, we, your fans, owe you a debt of gratitude for bringing him to public attention. Thank you.

@fancypelusa2863

7 ай бұрын

Well said!

@chong2389

7 ай бұрын

So many unsung (no pun intended) musicians go about their craft without fanfare. Whether it's in a hotel lounge or backing a 'rock star'. His arrangement of Carmen's arrangement of Rachmaninov's second movement from his Piano Concerto #2 is beautiful. His ability to capture the essence of a piece... he's a musician's musician.

@johnmaher7078

7 ай бұрын

❤

Dominic’s playing is so amazing - his arrangement of “Your Song” was simply incredible. Great interview Rick

@automachinehead

7 ай бұрын

Ten Summoner's Tales - that album says all about Dom's genius

I just love your interviews and " what makes this song great" I learn so much. Rick, you are the best

Rick, probably the best interview / tutorial / insights / conversation that I’ve ever heard. I’m 62, and I’m still obsessed with improving my ability to. I especially loved what he said abut dropping keys for lyrics. As we get older the top notes have to drop 1/2 key every decade. After 50 that is.

Dominic `s so humble : "I`m not that great a player" , Oh mate ! You are a great player , musician , arranger , composer , writer . Thankyou for the joy you bring .

What struck me was that he has been with Sting 35 plus years ... which to me is a testament to Dominic's clearly confident yet "cruiser" personality that becomes a trusted friend and band member too. Seems like a down to earth guy willing to let others shine next to him (i.e. Sting). Great to see you (Rick) focus on this guys great wealth of wisdom and skill in his own interview. Great stuff!

WOW what a video - I love this 🙂 Thank you for such long played music parts!

Really beautiful song. Great interview. As always, you know when to speak and when to listen, and you ask the right questions.

And also, AT LAST, recognition for Lindsay Buckingham as a guitar player! I've always been blown away by what he has done, not just on the acoustic, but also electric guitar. His playing is like his voice - raw, but sublime at the same time! 😎👍

@brandonedge

7 ай бұрын

Idk about "at last" but hell yeah Lindsey Buckingham is amazing

@manager4409

7 ай бұрын

he can really shred on acoustic. he plays some acoustic-electric hybrid live and damn he can play that thing.

Fascinating interview. I went from not knowing who Dominic Miller is to adoring him as a musician and a person.

@JamesDeanUK

7 ай бұрын

Felt exactly the same way but from the perspective of, "I didn't realise I loved so many songs that he had played without actually knowing it was him playing them." Wonderful talented musician.

@davecollins6792

6 ай бұрын

Brand new fan here, Bravo

@catherinemann4814

2 ай бұрын

Agreed

Rick, this is one of my favorite of your interviews. I really enjoyed the music, the conversation and the vast information you two gave us. Mr. Miller was such a gracious guest. Thank you and blessings.

What a fantastic and interesting interview! Dominic is such a open-minded and articulate musician. My favorite interview so far o this channel and probably one of the best interviews I ever seen. Kudos to both!

I would love an entire album of these pared-down, gorgeous versions of interesting songs. In fact, I long for it!

Rick's channel is doing more good for music than anything else that's come along in the past 10 years.

What an amazing interview and an amazing musician - ive been admiring Dominic since he joined Sting 👏👏👏

Love love this ! Thank you again Rick !

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” Leonardo Da Vinci used to say. Great interview for both great persons involved: Rick and Dominick; it’s a thorough pleasure to listen to great musicians who are both simple and sophisticated at the same time.🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👍

@peteratlanecove7436

7 ай бұрын

Lao Tzu says that some people try to increase their learning, but a person who follows the tao (correct path) tries to decrease their learning. Same beautiful principle.

@walterkersting9922

7 ай бұрын

If he didn’t, he should’ve…

This guy is not a guitarist, he is a musician. What a sound ! Beato is the perfect medium for this fantastic interview. Thank you both

@hanno8705

5 ай бұрын

And again: You have listened to his solo work on ECM? (I am just continuing to write here this under comments, promoting his work, because I hear his solo stuff for years now and I am really happy that through this he got attention to a wider audience.) 🙂

@pandadoublexl

5 ай бұрын

Since when have "guitarist" and "musician" been mutually exclusive?

Rick it's always so refreshing to see you get your interviewees so relaxed, you ask the important questions and then you get out the way and let the artists shine. It also helps when you obviously know what you're talking about and they love you for it 👏👏👏

Just so wonderful it was listening to this. Thank you both.

Mr. Miller I’m speechless. Thank you for who you are and the joy you bring to the world. Truly thank you.

Dominic is such a humble and down to earth person - and yet such a fantastic musician. Sting with Dominic Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta and David Sancious - some of the best concerts I have ever seen and heard!

@farry.aprianto

7 ай бұрын

Yes! It's the greatest Sting's band formation.

@ffejneznarf

6 ай бұрын

Vinnie’s live playing on Seven Days (especially the one big fill) is simply some of the greatest drumming performance ever.

In conclusion, this is like the most captivating (& interesting) interview I’ve seen in, Forever! Many things learned, thank you guys SO MUCH!!! 🙏😇👍

Dominic & Rick, two masters of SPACE. Rick in your interviewing style & Dominic in your playing. Just when you think you've heard it all, this reminded me of the importance of allowing space in everything, life and music, whatever. Thanks guys. One of the best yet Rick. Kudos to you.

@kaufy

Ай бұрын

well put

Him playing “your song” brought tears to my eyes. He has such a feel! Damn!

@sohannag612

7 ай бұрын

yes🥹

@heroldoftheday

7 ай бұрын

Nevermind, was a stupid question :DDD

I feel both ashamed for not knowing who Dominic was but also blessed to be able to explore his catalog. What a wonderful and humble human being and musician. Amazing interview!

@josephgavron1099

6 ай бұрын

I am a 74 yo raised on rock and roll. Band organist and lead vocal late 1960s to early 70s. Didn’t know the name Dominic Miller. I do now. He is amazing. Great interview Rick

@hanno8705

5 ай бұрын

And again: You have listened to his solo work on ECM? (I am just continuing to write here this under comments, promoting his work, because I hear his solo stuff for years now and I am really happy that through this he got attention to a wider audience.)

@lauriehansel1207

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. We were blown away by his humility. So secure in who he is but an amazing musician. I’m sad I didn’t know who he was on his own. We got such a kick out of Rick fan-boying and NO one would fault him. When you are in the presence of greatness it is best to be quiet. 😊

@garryallen4155

Ай бұрын

His back catalogue of solo albums contains many treasures! And his solo gigs (with his band) or on occasions, on his own, are wonderful.

Brilliant. Inspiring. He's ace. And I loved that touching moment right at the end. A friend indeed.

Been watching Rick for quite a while, but the audio fidelity on this is outstanding, intoxicating... love it... thank you for putting it out there, and Dom looks like hes a man that loves what he does...

What a lovely humble man,,, so impressed with his informative way of getting a point across. His nylon strings and intervals between notes are priceless. Than you so much Rick for not interupting him.. ❤

@voice_of_reason5604

7 ай бұрын

Lovely piece, well played, but most famous riff of all time? C’mon man! What some folks will do to get more views. 😂

@matthewaustin1617

7 ай бұрын

The humility. So good too!

@RalphSampson...

7 ай бұрын

Mr. Beato is a great interviewer.

@AlecNicholson

7 ай бұрын

@@voice_of_reason5604 well.. the fact that it's been sampled in different genres probably gives it very good reach into wider audiences than something that's known only in its original song. so it might not be as outrageous as it first sounds.

Discussions like this with people like this is such a precious and vital gift to appreciation and history of art. Absolutely delightful.

Amazing interview! The way you interview your guests is one of a kind. Great to hear Dominic talking about what we love. Great guitarrist. Thank you Rick!!

Great interview and so very interesting and enjoyable. Thanks Rick and Dom.