Hello everyone, just a follow-up comment. Thanks to everyone who is being open-minded with me. I'm simply a classical pianist/composer that hasn't been exposed to a wide variety of music in my formal training, and am curious about different genres. This video chronicled my introduction to funk, I included a piece I came up with as has become a tradition in these Sound Bank videos. The pieces I write for these videos are original works of mine in how I like to hear and create music, not replicas of whatever inspiration I draw from. They are simply INSPIRED by whatever I am focusing the video on, whether it's a genre, form, composer, etc. I think that is obvious but some people are not fully getting that. I have no intention of minimizing the scope of any genre by my analysis or my approach to becoming familiar with it. This is the case for both "foreign" genres to me like this one, and for new types of music I come across within the "classical music" realm.

@kevinjung6130

6 жыл бұрын

I think your extensive classical background will continue to have a unique influence on your funk composition! Awesome video. 재미있게 보고 갑니다!

@rockstarjazzcat

6 жыл бұрын

The water is warm and plenty of room for everyone. Good that you had Bobby with; it’s born of community. 💜🤙🏽😎

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

감사해요!!! 😊🙏

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)))

@adrianfundescu5407

6 жыл бұрын

Clavinet is a bit of a specialized instrument and playing it properly is actually a rare thing.But the sound made the job perfectly and actually Yamaha should be gratefull for free great good advertising.CP is a powerfull keyboard and you nailed a very funky feel with your work.And perfect short analyse.Happy birthday!

3:23 "OhKay then, here's the other thing if you're using a tRYpoD...."

@MrAllallalla

5 жыл бұрын

that's a yikes from me.

@Ernthir

5 жыл бұрын

@Matt whahaha

"Ok now here's the other thing: If you're using a tripod..." LOL

@microcolonel

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure I can judge the guy too harshly, cute girl playing a funk riff in the park... You don't let that pass you by.

You are a gift, not only to the world of music, but the world in general, because of your humble, positive attitude, and openness of sharing/exploring! Your composition has a reasonably nice jazz-funk type of feel, but as a Black American, more-or-less blues/country/roots musician, the term funk carries an implication of being dance driving. I can see that you have a sense of humor about your musical adventure. One day, you'll have that experience of having a groove just pop into your consciousness in a way that immediately affects your entire body and being, and you'll get this feeling like a "mad-scientist" and you'll smile that grateful, knowing smile. You may say to yourself, "Damn, that's funky," but at the same time you'll know that it's a feeling, and it can't be put into words. Your work and your approach to Life are beautiful and enjoyable! Thank you! Be at Peace!

@kellmerWF52

5 жыл бұрын

so right, when shit pops into your head and you can play it, that is the magic of music

@shaunonverwacht9626

5 жыл бұрын

Very positive critique! I totally agree.

@mandarinablue8438

4 жыл бұрын

Such great inspiring words. Awesome.

I know nothing about playing the piano and I enjoyed watching this... :]

@afrog2666

5 ай бұрын

Because it`s FUNKEH BOI!

Nahre, you are too cool. I can't take it

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff !! 😊 Bobby and I say hello to you and your fam :)

@NOIXize

6 жыл бұрын

maaaah boiiii

@CosyStudios

6 жыл бұрын

word Schneider

I loved the technical description. Is not usual at all to find such a no-bs technical analysis in music. I'd love to hear that over some drums.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ritualcities

6 жыл бұрын

someone get @David Dockery in here stat

@jinalcontractor570

6 жыл бұрын

Hernán Pentimalli S. Sairamdave

@qwertyTRiG

6 жыл бұрын

Hernán Pentimalli What do you think of Adam Neely? He does a lot of music analysis, particularly of jazz.

Most people don’t realize the hard work of not only composing the piece (in an unfamiliar style for you) but also of creating the video around it. Excellent job. Uberfunky. Super cool. Thank you!

From a French musicologist and funk addict here : Great video, I really liked your work and your approach to try an analyse that style you're not familiar with. I've seen many many great classical musicians that wouldn't even have tried to tackle this particular style. And as a funk and musicology lover, it's always interesting to have access to analysis from a great musician, but uneducated in a particular style. (kind of a naive approach, but with great ears / mind / fingers). What strikes me (in a neutral but caring way) is that your micro analysis of the musical material, and how it's organized over time is accurate : downbeats, dephasing patterns, double croches accents, modes and so on... And I am quite surprised how you managed to digest this musical material and started to making it yours, obviously with classical idiomatisms, harmonic ideas and stuff. Good job :) In my sense on the other hand, what is lacking would be the macro analysis of a piece of funk, and therefore a deep look at what defines or makes something groove. How the material is organized over longer periods (4, 8, 16 bars), and how the time and beat is used to construct a rhythm-based phrase. But don't worry, in my experience this is a part of music that most of classical players struggle with (even if France gets a special mention for not grooving), and for a first time you did great :) I think what define groove is the thin line between suggested offbeats or accents and a strong down beat. The ambivalence between the rhythmic accents and phrases that are keeping us in the air, while the strong down beat is continually trying to throw that ass on the ground. Even if the down beat is suggested, thats the magic of the groove. I'll say that for me, someone who grooves (really grooves, doesn't matter the musical media), is the one that can shift time (stretching, compressing it...) while keeping a strong and steady (really strong and steady) time signature. To achieve that, you absolutely need to shake your booty down to the ground. Even if it's in your head, never stop burning this disco out. Grooves from France :)

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

I love your comment. You really had me zoom in to read about how you were explaining the groove and the macro feel. Thanks so much! You're very helpful 🙏😊

@beltranjr11

6 жыл бұрын

You French know how to Funk. The guys over at Ed Banger being one good example. What do you heavily rotate on a day to day basis? If you don’t mind me asking.

@stefan1024

6 жыл бұрын

wise words!

@johansoler8392

6 жыл бұрын

beltranjr11 Totally agreeing with you about Ed banger artists, I was mostly talking about classical musicians, and the general teaching view of most of the national conservatoires, classical or modern. (Sebastian would be my all time favorite, for he really developed that heavy bass boosted electro seasoned with a tight groove sharpness. I also think his using of short samples bring a new kind of "ghost notes", reinforcing the funkness of that classic french electro touch. He also plays with the boundaries of groove, and a great track to demonstrate that would be "Head/off" by Sebastian.). About what's been driving my ass shaking craving for so long, it would be hard for me to cite everything, but I'll try and give you my basics, with for each time what I consider an emblematic title : The JB's - you can have watergate Fred Wesley - we came to funk ya Cameo - cameosis The bar kays - it ain't easy The reddings - remote control Michael Jackson - working day and night Brick - we don't wanna sit down Chocolate milk - take it off Fatback band - hot box Electro deluxe - g force Con funk shun - ffun Bill withers - use me Billy cobbham - red baron Prince - the work (second part) ... That'll be for starters, I'll eventually add on others if some jewels strike my memory. I deliberately didn't mentioned any of electronic grooves I listen to, but I personally listen to a lot of minimal techno music for the same reasons I listen to funk. If people are interested in this style, I'll build up a playlist (quite large) for those who want to taste to that kind of groove. Meanwhile, have a nice butt shake

@oysterkiller

6 жыл бұрын

We french are beasts at criticizing tho, sorry about that ! I agree with Johan all the way and the next comment sums it up all : Hancock by Reich. To me, there is just one thing missing here to make it truly funky : a Bass line. You can't really really without this holy left hand at work ;)

It's, like, Herbie Hancock but as interpreted by Steve Reich. Extremely cool stuff.

@Hen16

6 жыл бұрын

Draven Stedman/Tsunxmi absolutely what I was thinking!

@jeropage95

6 жыл бұрын

absolutely came here to say exactly this.

@MrMargaretScratcher

6 жыл бұрын

I was going to say Herbie Hancock

@thetasurfers

6 жыл бұрын

this

@michael.a.m

6 жыл бұрын

Holy eff. So accurate.

Cool. It kinda sounds like if Philip Glass got funky. :-)

Not only is this musically interesting, but you have really great visual imagery. And a nice dog. Subbed

@danielrocha5694

5 жыл бұрын

exploding fish

@kikomori

5 жыл бұрын

holy crap it's you

@stokesa3122

5 жыл бұрын

How will this influence your future senseless drivel?

Pingu! 💕 I loved seeing your process and talking about your struggles and how you worked with what you had and how you overcame that to get your final piece! It's so inspiring! 😄✨ your editing is everything 🙀💕

First of all, Nahre, you must have friends because you are such a unique, curious, cool, extremely helpful, talented, and delightful person. I can tell all of that because your animal is happy and perky. Thank you for ALL of your inspiring videos! I am binging your channel, and you know it's certainly way better than Netflix. In my family when someone cooks or does something well we give them a unique SLAP award to show them the appropriate honor and appreciation. So today, you receive for your videos the "Dag Girl Yo Analysis Sho Nuff Tasty Slap"! In all categories, you're cookin'! Thanks for improving my mind today. You probably worked this out already to genius levels, but here is my take on FUNK: Think BIG stretchy elastic first beat, and a call and response like the blues, because funk is a simple conversation. Funk space has a tactile shape, sound, and feel. Space is also music. Understand that everything your mind hears doesn't need to be played. Funk is also a physical groove, meaning your body might dance the portion of the improvisation you don't play. Like any other music, funk has it's subgenres, subtleties, and attitudes some of which may not be your own. Often, less is more in funk music, similar to more basic blues forms. Yet funk offers you the opportunity to express yourself in the most sophisticated ways. If I could target the most important aspect of funk, I'd say it's the space you give, allowing the music to breathe. I hope this helps some. May goodness and mercy chase you down like a pearl of greatest worth searching for a friend to adorn.

Nahre, I love your whole approach to this project-how you embrace the challenge with a fearless sense of adventure, how you analyze an unfamiliar genre to break it down into its elements, and how you then synthesize those elements to create new music in your own unique style. You're a role model for the kids-and for me! ♥♥♥

It will be funny to see "Punk, as digested by a classical musician" :D

@skylarjon3464

4 жыл бұрын

Lol! Even better would Grind or Powerviolence haha

congrats on 100k views! ive always appreciated your channel, glad to see that it seems your channel is really starting to explode like it deserves to.

Since you are a keyboard player, there is one guy you gotta study, and that is the late great Bernie Worrell. He was a classically trained piano guy, julliard, the whole bit, but his work in the Parliament/Funkadelic series of bands had an impact that cannot be overstated. I loved his work, and you can't get any funkier, and due to George Clinton's generous attitude towards sampling, the work of Mr. Worrell has permeated into every nook and cranny of the music biz. Yes, there are big contributions from Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, and the guy from the funk brothers who played bass with one finger, sorry i can't remember his name, but as a keyboard artist if you study bernie's work you would learn a lot. It is too bad that the music companies won't release the raw isolated tracks available, so one could see exactly what they were doing. It would be highly educational, because once it is mixed down to regular stereo, the individual instruments can't easily be separated. In a complex mix it can be hard to pluck out what the keyboard guy is doing, and they are often doing an awful lot!

@Blissterd1

6 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! Worrell is amazing! All the Woo in the World, Funk of Ages as a solo artist. Funkadelic, Parliament, George Clinton, Mos Def, Talking Heads! As a member. Legend!

@ellecervalencia8895

6 жыл бұрын

I was scrolling comments looking for Bernie to be mentioned! +10

@AdamJohnson-di7co

6 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson is the bass player you are thinking of, I think ! And Bernie is the man ! Stevie Wonder’s contribution cannot be overstated either.

YOU MAKE THE BEST VIDEOS FOR REAL. So informative and you are so filled with creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent.

You're the bomb Nahre!! Feelin' your vibe 100% and am so inspired and grateful that you do your stuff! We all out here not having any clue about what's really happening and it's just so great to be able to connect across all the technical difficulties and shitty luck and all kinds of abysses between us, with the power of some cool tunes!

"I wasn't introduced to funk until very recently, so first I had to spend some time deliberately listening to some recordings." This sounds like the premise for a totally bumpin' movie.

Amazing video!!! Nice to know the breakdown!

I really like what you did here. I am a jazz pianist/composer albeit with classical training as well. I think what you demonstrate is that there is much unexplored territory in breaking down musical genre barriers. Keep on keeping on!

Your approach to stuff unknown to you is admirable! It's definitely very interesting to watch how you analyse your discomfort zones. Your playing (the funk) may not be to best yet like you probably know but honestly it makes everything just even better. It's so cool to see your approach and see you analyse your own development as a musician in new areas of aesthetics!!

Even if you have no friends, which surprises me, you have all of us as your friends.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you...from both me and Bobby 😊🙏

You played well, and I definitely got a funk vibe from the piece. What I would say is worth exploring further is the role that bass and drums play in setting the foundation of the groove. I can recommend two short videos on KZread, " Bootsy's Basic Funk Formula " and " Dennis Chambers - How to play "In The Pocket" ". There are lots of styles of funk, but I think stripping it back to basics with just bass and drums helps attune the ear to the feel of funk, not in an effort to clone what came before (as that would be a waste of your own musicality), but to expose the subtleties of what makes something funky. Aside from that, really like the idea of your video, and hope your musical explorations help uncover more music you enjoy.

The best musicians have a fearlessness about them. They're not afraid to take a risk, to go out in a limb. In a word they're brave. You have that quality. Go for it! Totally dug what you did here.

you always like to use this intriguing rhythmic pattern and incorporate the harmony of each different genres, really inspired me sis!!

That was excellent, and perfect editing as always !

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you....

At 2:41...appears to be in a Toronto park (Earl Bales by the Don River). That's awesome, didn't know you were Canadian. Love your vids

@3squ1l0

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was wondering what skyline I was looking at in the background

Very interesting. I like that you are sharing your exploration of different genres. Looking forward to whatever you decide to share next.

This is so awesome! The things you're trying to understand about the style such as groove and attitude puts you instantly ahead of less open minded musicians. Love the sound you got from the keys and for your first time ever playing funk your feel is really really good.

Cerebral funk. Sounds like Gentle Giant. I love it!

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@radnyx_games

6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I came here to write. I'm glad other people think the same!!

@MrMargaretScratcher

6 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! 'Playing the game' kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGR5ldCqdarTk9o.html

@RothBeyondTheGrave

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I was hoping to hear mention of the mighty Gentle Giant. Well done indeed. The intro to "Experience" 1st came to mind for me among many others

@PetieFr

6 жыл бұрын

Same thought!

Awesome! Every time I find a channel like yours I’m always angry at the youtube algorithm for not floating more stuff like this to my awareness.

@julietteviassy3805

5 жыл бұрын

Robby Huang Same. I’m always wondering what took so long.

You could make an entire genre out of this style! It's like a fusion of minimalist classical and funk. It's great alone but I'm imagining it with a full band think it would awesome!

@garyloewenthal

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love to hear her arrangement of a horn section.

Brilliant! Very refreshing to see such a natural and stylish presentation of music from a gifted performer finding her own way in this online, sharing world.

Even though you're unfamiliar with the genre, I think you did a great job finding the funk inside you

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate it :))

Subbed - I like voice-over and overall video construction the most :)

Super cool, and fun funky composition! Thanks for making.

Not only are you a great musician, but you really seem like an amazing person. Thank you for this glimpse into your world.

Great pocket piece and spectacular video editing, Nahre. Each video just keeps getting better! Keep up the funk. :)

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! :)

Sounds more minimalist than funky. But sweet.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Yes haha I agree

@Violamanben

6 жыл бұрын

I was literally going to make the same comment when I scrolled down and found this. It's still a very neat idea with a pleasant outcome.

@ggauche3465

6 жыл бұрын

To me Nahre's tune changes the the material much more than a funk tune would. She contrasts the theme with a counter theme, breaks it down into smaller components and changes the meter or accents. All a bit sophisticated for a funk tune, and it all happens in the blink of an eye.

@Blissterd1

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. To me, (a white drummer with urban roots who was trained classicly on trumpet of all things!), funk has a groove aspect that is just missing in this piece. Like someone pretending to speak a foreign language. It's got everything BUT that groove, which is quite interesting. Also, funk lives in 4 and her piece heads into a syncopated thing that was missing the downbeat. Almost felt like a beat was purposely getting avoided rather than being "tripletized", or as I call it "triangulating the square"! I do totally appreciate her taking this on and working towards figuring it out. It made me think about something that has been nothing but a "feel" thing for me. Which is exactly what kept this from getting funky for me. You gotta feel the dance aspect of funk! She needs to listen to "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder for a week or two! I studied Djembe for 6 years and it took me two full years to even be able to hear those foreign polyrhythms, much less feel them, which led to playing them correctly. Kudos! Keep it up!

@Blissterd1

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just read the comment from Johan Soler just below this comment. He said exactly what I did in a much more precise, (and verbose) way! If anything I stated is fuzzy, his comment does a much better job of echoing my sentiment! I freakin' love music and musicians! We are the ministers to the soul!

This was super interesting! Please keep making these, it's really cool to see your perspective on these, especially for myself, as a viewer who really likes music but doesn't know a great deal of music theory, you explain it in a way that is really easy to understand.

Wow, you really nailed it! Such a high level of creativity, including the video. I enjoy your content immensely.

It was super cool to see how you attacked the piece--was super funky; I think you nailed the style well! That wurlitzer tone was incredibly biting and perfect. I'd also LOVE to hear it with drum backbeat and a bass!

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

DavidRussell323 thank you so much!!! Really appreciate your comment 😊

Great videos and also incredible video editing! Do you edit the videos yourself? Looking forward to see what you come up with!

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes I do everything on my own from editing, shooting, the music, etc...

@JensLarsen

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! That\s really impressive and you are very very good at it! 👍 Really inspiring stuff!

@JensLarsen

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! No worries! But this is a great channel!

@ggauche3465

6 жыл бұрын

Don't you get the feeling that many people are watching the same handful of music channels? That is almost certainly the case with saxophone channels! Love to peek at the Analytics of a few of my favourite YT people.

@JensLarsen

6 жыл бұрын

I certainly think so, but we can't see that in analytics (as far as I know :) )

I looooove it when the KZread algorithm suggests me amazing stuff like this! LOVE your channel!

This is AWESOME! I think this concept is awesome and keep experimenting! The debate about jazz vs classical musicians is always talked about and debated, but it's awesome to see someone actually showing classical musican's takes. Keep it up!

Happy (belated?) birthday and thanks for the music. Next up hip-hop :)

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :) Um. We will see about hip-hop haha

@lashistoriasquemecuento3313

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday :D I highly recomend you to consider checking out Nujabes ^^. He was a japanese instrumental hip hop beatmaker with a very jazzy/groovy/chill style and the most beautiful samples. He also made several songs for the anime Samurai Champloo :D. J Dilla and FatJon and Neo-soul are great as well for inspiration. Especially given your fantastic touch with the Rhodes :)

first time here, and nooooo!! I love your accent :D

Really nice sounds. I do like the spring reverb. And the playing and and everything, well done! Thanks for wholesome content

Your videos are something else. I don't know how to play the piano, I don't even own a keyboard...but your quality is great, you have such a great spirit and I love everything about this channel

Nice video! The piece sounds a bit like one of Steve Reich's counterpoint pieces.

Subbed. Also my first comment on a YT vid ever. I really like this series- thanks for documenting your detailed, analytical approach to creating music. Plus, listen to Vulfpeck to expose yourself to high doses of funk in a short period of time. :>

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you!! And I will definitely listen! Thank you so much 😊🙏

@bassdreamer91

6 жыл бұрын

Vulfpeck is an excellent recommendation

This is awesome! Very high quality original content. I live for this.

A person I don't know, but one I like and am inspired by. I don' t really know why but when I watch you and the way you get lost in playing music ( I see it every video even in small glimpses) it comforts me and reminds me that music (sound) is part of us all. It doesn't matter were you are, who you are or what you are doing. It affects you and is forever and always shaping you into your final self. Love the channel and content keep it up :)

Sounds a bit more like Steve Reich on the Wurlitzer to me! Ha, great video

@Monomonmamon

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like Thundercat needs to add some bass on this dang I hear him on this one

This and the blues one are cool, but I prefer all the knowledge you put into the BeBop video.

Hey Narhe. Just discovered you and I have to say, I'm already addicted to you and the way you approach music. There just something about you break things down and how you notice and describe various characteristics of what you're hearing or thing that I really enjoy, and I love watching your mind work in some of your videos. Thanks!

I really admire how you are so willing to get out of your classical comfort zone. I'm going to show my daughter, who is a classical violinist your videos in hopes that it will show her that it's ok to learn other styles.

great video! as a classical pianist i fully understand you. nobody wants to teach or make us listen to other genres except for classical and that sucks. no wonder they're called "conservatoirs" haha. you should try and approach neo-soul , or bebop, i'm pretty sure it'll suit you, especially the neo-soul with the awesome sounding rhodes EP. hope that one day both of us will master one of those jazz subgenres :)) from now on you gained another sub, great job

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 And yesss I hope to explore those genres for sure. Thanks again!

How did I not know about this channel sooner?!

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the little tribe! 😊🐶

@MisterRlGHT

6 жыл бұрын

advanced hero Ah grasshopper, there are so many things in heaven & earth that are not dreamt of in your philosophy....

Your videos are really advanced for me as I'm a beginner in playing the piano, but your videos are so informative and you have a great way of speaking that I love watching them.

I randomly ended up on this video and it was a joy to watch someone, who obviously has musical ability, test themselves to step outside their comfort zone and experience, and ultimately, learn new a genre they have no experience with. There's an interesting experience in my musical upbringing that is directly related to this classical verses funk element. As a bass player I once had a conversation with some members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Though they were way beyond me in their training and their musical ability, they envied my ability to groove and improvise. What we took from this was that the process of reading music can stifle the instinct of groove and improvisation. The fact that you are willingly learning this for yourself deserves much kudos, there are alot of classical 'fans' that frown upon funk, but there is a raw beauty in grooving and finding your own pocket in music. Locking with other musicians, and doing those random synchronised lines with no predetermined plan is where I have experienced the highest form of musical communication and 'buzz'. I like how you studied the genre and learnt through listening some of the aspects to funk, though I recognised immediately the phrasing you use that was very classical. In some respects your classical training over complicates the melody aspect. If you are open to suggestions, instead of listening to funk pianists, listen to people like Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, etc.. horn players, bass players like Bobby Vega (there's a great youtube video where he shows how funky pick playing can be) Watch that purely to feel the strength of a groove from a single musician. Where the space is more powerful than the note. I will be looking forward to more of your videos, it's a beautiful thing to see someone so passionate about music they are literally humbled to the point they must learn.

So I liked the piece. One thought: is that superimposing a 12/8 feel or having the fundamental pulse subdivision be 3 is cool, but a lot of funk is more based on a swinging 16th note feel. Not always obviously, but often. The tendency with 3's or 6's as the underlying subdivision is to imply a World beat. If you listen to the rhythmic feel of James brown or sly or parliament, Stevie wonder, etc, you will hear the swinging 16th note. You can also mechanically weight 1/8th notes by thinking of a swinging pair of 1/8ths as actually 5 1/6th notes where the first 3 are tied and the last 2 are tied. This then is a weighted pulse and then playing back against the beat, laying back, swings the notes more. The groove was cool and I liked the sections and look forward to hearing more explorations!

@BibleStorm

6 жыл бұрын

Quintuplet swing is pretty hard to calculate. I'm not sure I've ever really noticed it in funk either.

@TheZenguitarguy

6 жыл бұрын

I was actually trying to describe different ways to get to a less rigid interpretation of rhythm. Classically trained players are trained to look for symmetry rhythmically and funk has an asymmetric feel, in other words not a literal and exact division of pulse. Here Ms.Sol created a funk piece, but her underlying subdivision is mostly triplets. My comment was just and an attempt to show different ways to calculate things. Also Quintuplet swing is a reasonable mathematical way of showing weighted/swing 8th notes. You could also have a septuplet subdivision with the first 4 tied and the last three tied. It is just a way of seeing/feeling weight on the first half of the beat. Indian classical music looks at feel and grouping in this way. Anyway, just my 2 cents...

@seizethedayandlive

6 жыл бұрын

Ha! Ha! For me, reading your comments is like being dropped in the middle of China! P.S. I don't speak Chinese! :-)

@CKVideoGames

5 жыл бұрын

I think funk is a lot more about the attitude than the mechanics. Anything can be funky. Funk is really "IDGAF" in musical form. It's unapologetically "YOU." Regardless I really liked the video, and your pocket piece was great. And your dog.

I think that the "odd number of notes" thing you were talking about it just due to the nature of syncopation. To me, it's about the 1 and 3 in the kick and the snare on 2 and 4 with the further subdivisions rhythmically layered in in other instruments or sounds. The key with this is balancing the basic 4/4 feel with whatever syncopated rhythms exist in the upper layers. To make it even funkier, people will lag or flam notes or even swing the eighth notes to any prime value (not just triplets with 2-1 ratio!) like 3-2 quintuplets etc. Another thing about funk is that each instrument should either play its own rhythmic line or be in unison with someone else. For that tight funky feel, it's really nice to have each syncopated rhythms different that each other like the rhythm cogs in a grove machine, otherwise, the layers become cacophonous. I hope you checked out Parliament and maybe even newer funk bands like Vulfpeck?

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Oh nice!! Thank you for such a thorough and helpful comment!! Of course my analysis is really sort of a "first impressions" thing, as I sort of project in the video, so it's cool to learn. Thanks again!

@vanvoss

6 жыл бұрын

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That was so awesome!!! I'm so glad KZread suggested your video to me. Loved everything about this video, you sounded great and I loved hearing your implementation of the concepts you've noticed. I play the Sax and I dream of jamming with you and Bobby!

Ayyy that's some jazzy funk haha. Incredible that you can latch onto a style like that so quickly, and it sounded great! Keep on musicing!

how did u make the sound wave curving around the keyboard effect?

@stevenpam

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this ^^^

Here's an easy project for you: Disco, as digested by a classical musician. Tap into your inner Handel...

@darklordthomaspie6293

3 жыл бұрын

Disco is a type of Funk, crossed with Philadelphia Soul and Psychedelic Soul.

Very clever.. very cool. Great to hear someone with your experience and training deconstruct funk and explain what you were doing. Plus.. love the dog.

exellent video. as a self taught musician this is the polar opposite approach to how i tackle both writing & interpeting music. thankyou for the eye opening experience

Hi, Nahre! I have a suggestion for a next video. :) You could try something like bossa nova. Maybe at the beach to remind Brazil a little more, lol. I think that you could create a really nice music merging the bossa nova style with your influences. Hope you like the idea. :)

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

I do like the idea.... Thanks! :)

@icarodrasan

6 жыл бұрын

Nahre Sol ♥️

Annnd subbed! Sweet tunes

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Aloha Nahre, been a fan for quite a while. 1st time I'm writing & I play bass. With my lifelong journey of finding the "groove" in funk, when I here your "funk composition, what I hear is what I often hear with "rookies" and I'll tell you what I tell most young drummers that I work with.... what you don't play is just as important (and most times, more so) as what you do play. Mastering space is the key to finding the groove in funk. Aloha, ross

So fascinating to see you transition from such a different study of thinking! Thanks for the video and the awesome jam.

Fascinating perspective! Listen to Vulfpeck if you want to see a modern funk group. And remember, funk is first and foremost dance music. Try going to clubs and analyze what works and what doesn’t in the music there.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll also take note of that, thank you! :)

@chioma916

6 жыл бұрын

vuuuuulf i was wAITing for some comment about them! they're so great.

You should try Neo Soul next. The moonchild style

@SPAZZOID100

6 жыл бұрын

Nathan Weisser no

@7yotta

6 жыл бұрын

Yes try BILAL FIRST BORN SECOND or MAXWELL EMBRYA

@7yotta

6 жыл бұрын

Or MUSICSOULCHILD

@KodakKid

5 жыл бұрын

WHAT ABOUT D’ANGELO?!!!

Wow! What a cool video! I come from funk and rock roots, so it’s really awesome to see someone come from a totally different direction and produce something authentic to the funk tone and vibe. I am definitely going to check out more of your content, this channel is cool. Thanks for making videos!

How have I only just discovered this channel. Great content, editing and the dog is so cute I might die.

I improvise in parks and outside cafes too! And compose and record stuff! It's good people see musicians just doing their exploration and not busking...

@Pizaz0

6 жыл бұрын

Ben Brooks what's busking?

@peterhenderson5517

6 жыл бұрын

Don't knock people's grind, some people need to busk to survive

@Pizaz0

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Henderson yeah but what's busking?

@carltonwise5209

6 жыл бұрын

"Street" performance for donations/tips

@Pizaz0

6 жыл бұрын

Professor Wiseman oh! Thanks. I mean people gotta do what they gotta do for some dough.

You have a very funky dog to inspire you.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Haha you're right. Bobby the funky dog...

@idnemgk

6 жыл бұрын

David nailed it! : -) Fun video, Nahre! Cool analysis, fun results. Some great bands to listen to out there, if you are inspired to continue exploring this stuff. Off the top of my head, Brecker Brothers, and going back further, the Funkadelics. ... Herbie Handcock's Headhunters.... Maybe you already were listening to them.

@charlescoleman6896

6 жыл бұрын

He got out on the dance floor!

@Fopenplop

6 жыл бұрын

i love bobby

Great video - I recently came across your channel and your videos are really interesting and well made. You show a fantastic attitude to learning other things, which can be challenging given you are already so accomplished in classical piano. My daughter was learning piano but got frustrated with it. I'll be encouraging her to sit down with me to watch your videos as I think you set a really good example. Thanks!

Hey Nahre. Great video. And really refreshing to hear a musician of your calibre admit to not being comfortable with certain styles or sounds, like the Clav sound... made me realise that even great musicians still struggle with new techniques and hope that I can eventually learn the styles I struggle with too! Peace!

Aw, Nahre. You're my friend whether you like or not 😝

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙈😊🙏

@milztempelrowski9281

6 жыл бұрын

word

@brunocatapluft

6 жыл бұрын

Mine too...

@corpsie666

6 жыл бұрын

Lucas Kendikian - What's wrong with you?

Awe! You seem nice! You should have plenty of friends! ;-D Subbed, because that was awesome.

This is so good to watch and hear, a feast for the senses. Who says you don't have any friends..anyone who hears you will want to be your friend Nahre..keep it up lots of love.

These video vignettes are wonderful little works of art, love the creative editing, the home brew look, with a professional touch. What a nice discovery on KZread. I see you’re up to over 300,000 subscribers. Add one more! 👍

I was given a jazz piece,as a young muscian mostly trained in classical music I was lost I didn't know how to properly swing notes , note values were not held all the way ,it made me feel stupid, I guess part of being a muscian is being well rounded

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed! It's best to keep an open mind and persist when things are frustrating... :)

@chrishall2594

6 жыл бұрын

Classical alone is meaningless because 99% of music doesn't follow its rules.

@RobinSkyrdeThe-Space-Cowboy

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I agree with this 99% figure you have proposed. And I'm not sure what you're trying to say really. If 99% of music doesn't follow its rules, therefore singling "Classical" music out, then isn't it already alone? And because alone = meaningless (as you said, not I) Classical music is, therefore, inherently meaningless.

"I don't have friends" I relate so hard

Your funk analysis is spot on! Your composition is cool and interesting too. It definitely has a great groove to it, but also has a really smooth 'classical' element as well that I really liked.

That was funky!.. Pun intended. Very cool, before I clicked on your video I wasn't expecting this musical journey you took me on. I was super happily surprised. As a father helping his 8 year old daughter on her own musical journey (Classical piano, classical guitar and contemporary guitar) I am constantly trying to expose her to multiple genres and gain an appreciation for music as a whole. So I was very happy to watch your journey into funk, how you broke it down and thought about it. I'm hoping that your journey will help me to help my own daughter on her journey. Please keep up the great work. I have subscribed and look forward to following your channel.

Good stuff, I really like the visuals in your video. The rhythm was a little too uniform for funk in my opinion. It might've been cool to add some different syncopations.

@NahreSol

6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!!!

Not a bad first attempt. You've definitely got the sound and the rhythm. (By the way, I love your videos and especially these series of videos.) I notice you like to do long, continuous melodic lines even when you're not playing classical styles. In styles like funk or blues, you can sometimes use rests to your advantage. Sometimes less is more. Play a line, take a brief stop, and play a slightly longer line to expand on the previous line. It helps with the groove; it also helps with the melody. But that's secondary to what your real mission is. Your attempts at exploration are deeply inspiring and wonderful to see.

Really dope idea. I appreciated walking through your thought process. Very insightful and inspirational. Watching this vid helped me with my next creative project! Thanx!!!!!

Very cool! Love the video format and the whole idea behind the video. Subscribed!

I think it would be fun if you tried some neo-soul - it's got that off-kilter laid back rhythm and usually some jazzy chops too!

@IFeelSoTongueTied

6 жыл бұрын

i concur

@SPAZZOID100

6 жыл бұрын

Pete S funk is much more interesting.

Your piece reminds me more of funky jazz than funk, something that the Brecker Brothers or Stanley Clarke might do. Pretty cool though.

Have just stumbled upon your channel. It has everything. It's nicely edited, you're thoughtful and competent, but creative and having fun with it. Congrats, you've got yourself a new sub and inspired me to get back to learning how to play! That's exactly the type of content youtube is for.

Your final piece is so beautiful! I've only just discovered your channel. You've got yourself another avid listener!