10 minutes with Bernie Worrell

[@Jj-fr6rj]

Bernie died June 24, 2016. He gave lots of joy with P Funk. RIP Bernie.

[@TheCiaMKultra]

R.I.R. rest in Moog music . Truly a legend of Funk that will be forever remember and imitated for eons to come .

[@stephanie3506]

He was so Cold!!!

[@spookypen]

Damn, RIP one of the greats.

[@dirtyrottensinnermusic3212]

Rest In Peace troubled soul.

[@erictalkington5674]

Yeah he did! I've got to see George Clinton 3 times between 2012 or so and 2015 or so. I don't know if he was with them touring or not. Couple people I got to see in person were Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker. Separate shows though. Fred was dope, played James Brown and JB's. Maceo was at Chicago Jazz Fest and it was terrible. I love jazz and I love funk, but I was hoping that one of the baddest sax players to ever blow a horn would've done some funk too, but he did one or two James Brown songs and they were way off tempo, much slower than they should've been. I was disappointed about that one. After listening to "Suds" from Live in Dallas, I was expecting something like that. No such luck. Maceo is one of 2 people I can pick his saxophone out in about 1 or 2 notes. Coltrane is the other.

[@Dino0469]

This is THE MAN who made me want a Minimoog when I was a teen and first heard him play Flashlight back then in the 1970’s!Now whenever I play my vintage Model D, I can’t help but think of him and Flashlight!! RIP Bernie..you are missed.

[@KreapOfficial]

same, i fucking love my model d. about to get the k2 for even more crazy combinations using both synths.

[@djzero7813]

Bernie was Jimmy Hendrix on keyboards

[@denzelvalentino8992]

Bernie was BERNIE!

[@brotherc.w.encino8716]

Any brother man tryna be Hendrix of this & Hendrix of that, even today. Bernie & Bootsy grew out & set their own trends

[@m.h.i2.0]

💯❤

[@pamelamorris8365]

Absolutely!

[@williewilliams2012]

Saying you might as well pay attention!!!

[@dallaswalkeriii1339]

Bernie maximized the moog! He made it do stuff that was legendary. His P-funk work can't be duplicated. He was at the top of the food chain with them synthesizers, period! Hate he's gone.

[@ubiquitousreverser]

I recognized his first riff, and only first really saw him demoing the Sub Phatty back when it 1st came out just wishing I could afford it. And just last monday the 28th of Aug, 1 day before my 35th birthday I FINALLY GOT ONE!! I will have to make a jam to honor the great WORRELL!!! Love his style and FUNK!

[@TheCiaMKultra]

R.I.P Bernie the man the legend ! His work will be recognized and utilized for eons to come ! He was truly the master of the Moog . R.I.R. rythem

[@arrakian]

Ubiquitous Reverser Congrats on the get! I know about *finally* getting an elusive piece. :)

[@KreapOfficial]

His work can be duplicated, you would need about 5 or 6 people at least to do all his takes in a live setting though. He multi tracked all his stuff and just kept making the track fill out. Clinton usually just let him go nuts cuz he knew Bernie had the complete vision musically.

[@KreapOfficial]

Also the minimoog is a simple as hell synth to use if you ever played one. It's not really about him maximising the moog at all. The guy was a musical genius and would make something sound good out of a frying pan and water too. Same goes with Junie.

[@DjBlackgold246]

OMG I am family to this person

[@billyboyo2922]

well just know that your relative Bernie brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.

[@dailang2]

He was a great musician. One of a kind.

[@chillimont]

A true LEGEND!

[@spencerchristie3735]

God gave him something extra. Dont make sense! Mis him dearly.

[@RZawadiDjehuti]

Hopefully you are proud. Bernie was not only a gifted musician, he was associated with a gang of talented writers, performers and musicians. RIP BW

[@arrakian]

Songs: 00:15 - Aqua Boogie, by Parliament 01:31 - Flashlight, by Parliament 02:50 - One Nation Under A Groove, by Funkadelic 05:25 - Good Times by CHIC 07:50 - Tales Of Kidd Funkadelic, by Funkadelic

[@wakeel7]

I think the 3rd one was Ray Parker Jr. Still in the Groove

[@arrakian]

Wakeel Allah I doubt he would play Ray’s song when it was a copy of the song originally done by Bernie’s group (Funkadelic).

[@christopherowens6391]

@@wakeel7 That's what I heard also ! For those who like to groove by Raydio!

[@ebsuede]

@@arrakian It Was Ray Parker Jr. For Those Who Like To Groove

[@steelkeez7700]

🏆

[@catboyzee]

At around 1:25; one modulated note tells the entire story: Most of all he needs the Funk, help him find the Funk(Flashlight, 1978). Kudos to Bob Moog for helping Bernie(and so many other keyboard players) find the Funk. Thank you Mr. Worrell for the musical knowledge, much respect and RIP.

[@logicalblackman8228]

Got to give credit to Jim, Scott and Bill Hemsath too. They were the architects of the Minimoog more than Bob was.

[@chrisedwards3214]

nobody plays flashlight like Bernie

[@pamelamorris8365]

True dat!

[@sacrimonius]

All time legend. Saw him with Talking Heads in 1982. God bless him. RIP.

[@burgerbuddy5351]

This can't be duplicated. His movements, sounds of how he modulates the effects are truly one of a kind. Inspirational to the fullest.

[@AdamBorseti]

Basically, this is the cat that invented synth-bass. Edit: Okay, maybe not "invented", but he was certainly a pioneer and a driving force in getting that type of groovy Minimoog sound into the public ear.

[@NOWtheband]

I should imagine it would've been Jean Jacques Perrey or someone from that era...(late 60's)

[@minorsnow5306]

U forgot stevie wonder.

[@bent540]

No.

[@sapien82]

he didnt invent it he just made it FUNKY

[@MAJFUNKSTAR]

Adam Borseti 😐 No!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

I ain't saying this because he's gone, I'd say it if he was right here same way. He's the greatest I've seen on a synth. All the rest had to fight for second place. Played with a smile on his face and made the Moog do things that everyone else had to try and emulate. RIP Sir. Heaven is lucky to have you in it's orchestra

[@blahblah606]

If there's a 2nd place it respectively goes to Junie Morrison.

[@geluix69]

2016 is getting ruff, so many legends left us in one year. R.I.P bernie :(

[@marvinmiller9675]

Bernie Worrell, I had the rare pleasure of meeting you LIVE once. It was on FUNKADELIC'S 1st trip to Japan. George did not come, but I was delighted with meeting Tyrone Lampkin, Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Michael Hampton, and a whole lot of others. George didn't come until much later. I want to say that YOU are "the bomb" and I've always dug you! Bernie, it was monumental in meeting you. - Freddy P. Knight

[@DoktorSick]

goddamn !! the funk is just oozing from that keyboard.

[@issiewizzie]

wow I've heard his riffs in some funk tracks but I never knew it was him... So today I discovered who Bernie Worell was and today I discovered he passed away how sad

[@dbspaceoditty]

it happens. ive been an avid follower of his my whole life. i may only be 30 but i knew who bernie was and what he did when i was in fifth grade

[@minniemyrck5022]

i always loved watching Bernie. He was a beast on that keyboard. There will never be another Bernie. He had mad skills on the keyboard , piano , organ . # Legends never die # Bernie Worrell lives forever #

[@albshore8]

No one could walk those MOOG keys like BERNIE tuning on the spot. WHAT!

[@reggieking7658]

man Im sick this man made it happen,thank you Mr Worrell for all you did for the funk, R. I .P., my good brother we will miss you!

[@jsamc8420]

second song was one nation under a groove. R.I.P Mr. Worrell. You made your mark!!

[@SlickRight]

Was the first one flash light?

[@clarkharrell2227]

@@SlickRight Late reply but yeah

[@ManilvaRS]

One of the best videos ive watched on youtube. Was just buzzing to see Bernie sat there at a moog jamming. But when he bust out flashlight i genuinely smiled from ear to ear. Thanks for upload.

[@JohnStraffin17]

My pleasure. I'm just glad I was there to capture and share the moment.

[@baddriddimworkshop]

the day i received my moog voyager ten years ago the first thing i tryed on it was flashlight

[@auxorion]

(April 19, 1944 - June 24, 2016) This event happened a month before he left us. :( Rest in peace, man. You had a *tremendous* career that inspired many.

[@kelvendyson1508]

He wanted to hurry up to get to Heaven to jam with Prince!!

[@minniemyrck5022]

sooooooo glad him and 15 other Parliment - Funkadelics got inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 # well deserved #

[@chrisrave]

Wow, this is incredible. He left the earth not long after this. Sweet video!

[@BarneyDunn]

Bernie? I hit Like right away. I didn't even have to watch it first.

[@robertealoms8087]

No big headline, no big notice, but he's a legend, a true pioneer, !!! Flash Light....R.I.P. Woo

[@PutItAway101]

Great that these people took the chance to show appreciation while we still had him.

[@NIDEEPMUSIC]

You're now watching a master at work!

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

Bernie Worrell was the Parliament of Funk… ☮🔥

[@footballlegend8249]

That copper-syndrome really has its affect on Bernie worrell, Truly Rest In Peace Bernie, Bernie is no longer with us but Parliament/Funkadelic Bootsy Collins all who were a part of this amazing music George Clinton who now is reaping the fruit of P-FUNK work I wish Bernie & all the rest of singers musicians alike were here to see the money that was stolen from all the bands members what a shame for all the hard work P-FUNK 4-Ever to be a fan since 1976 WOW ! It ain't over yet nor will it ever Pe over going on 44 years and it's my pleasure to be dancings 🕺 to the funk ! Happy to have happiness on my side, all the woo in the world Thank you Mr Bernie Worrell !

[@chimborazo328]

Rip Bernie Moog Worrell

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

THIS IS KINDA BITTER-SWEET THO.ON THE ONE HAND IT WAS A TREAT TO SEE HIM EVEN THO WE COULD SEE HOW THE CANCER WAS EATING AWAY AT HIS BODY,BUT THEN ON THE OTHER HAND HE DIED JUST 35 DAYS LATER.REST IN PEACE MY P-FUNK FRIEND.

[@jamesmedina2062]

❤️

[@MrMrwages]

When I was young I used to listen to him up my bedroom in Washington D.C. My brother had had all their albums... Now there's one guy from Washington D.C. He play with a D.C. Go--Go band called Rare Essence the wickedest band alive his name was Marky they called him Godfather he is awesome as well...

[@vernonbrooks6890]

I'm a guitarist who was fortunate enough to do a few gigs with Marky! Phenomenal keyboardist whom I'm sure was influenced by Bernie too! 🎶🎹🎸🎹🎶

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Best keyboards ever thanks Bernie for providing the funk

[@iamhereblossom1588]

I love 0:37 how he's just like "hey, where you going? Check this out"

[@jasonmiller1512]

Blessed to have met him...rip brother

[@TimesThree333]

America Eats Its Young is still one of the best albums ever.

[@petera.gaines1580]

I agree!!!!

[@bignig3435]

No

[@lordgodamenra8075]

I bought that album!

[@smokey5100]

Much respect to one of the pioneers of FUNK!!

[@Drumsmedia2024]

Yeah WE Heard AboUt Those Other B's Bach...Beethoveen..Brahms...BUt CAN U Imagine Them In YoUr FUnk? Bernie Did...RIP...Genius...Pioneer...Protégé...Rebel...The GOAT...InsUrance Man 4 Da FUnk...

[@fredwooten14]

Freak of the week and One Nation under a groove was the jams!!

[@xkingxlouiex]

The way he makes it sound like a record scratching is so amazing

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

RIP Bernie, a Personal Hero of Mine, and I'm Sure, a Whole Lot of Other People.

[@ronaldhuey2619]

He made a path where there was none. Talented and tremendously creative we are blessed to have experienced his virtuosity. Rest in Paradise.

[@lennylenz]

Good to see someone realize, routing his synths and clavinets through effect pedals he was a real think outside of the box musician the things he did pretty much come standard on workstations today but its good to recognize and originator!!!

[@eyeam9801]

Gone never 4gotten !

[@mikelebridgeforth189]

I love this dude, He is still the GREATEST Rest In the Cosmos!

[@easystreet8520]

Undisputed wizard synth warrior and musical ...genius. Other words just don't quite ring like the truth.

[@thetreblerebel]

Dudes absolutely phenominal

[@calvindurham7955]

Rest easy mr worrell the best who has done it to the funk

[@darrylbrooks851]

He layed down some good keyboards for george clinton👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@general_goldfingers]

Thank you for upload.

[@chefshit9271]

nobody funkier than bernie.

[@somethingdifferent4u247]

R.I.P. Mr. Worrell.

[@DjBlackgold246]

The Bryant Watkins Channel yes say rip to my family

[@DjBlackgold246]

I see where I get my singing and rapping from

[@rcstyle3272]

Got a chance to meet Bernie in Philly awesome 👌

[@rdoes6696]

Ahh yeah! Groovin' with Bernie! 2020

[@CraigMansfield]

A marriage in heaven. Dr Moog's brain and Dr Worrell's funky soul 😁 I like that the 2 men were friends as well. I am Sir Nose, I will never dance!!

[@bobbypignotti2789]

Guy will always live on. Just an amazing piano player as well a beautiful human.l! ❤

[@anonymousgtv3148]

What a real OG

[@ccfunk1]

Show them what time it is Bernie.

[@vana.johnson8845]

Bernie taking it back with "Atmospheres" the greatest Funk & Rock" keyboardist ever....!🎹🎼🎧🎶♪♫♬

[@minniemyrck5022]

Flashlight was my best because Bernie just went in and added his own spin to it, he killed it. like i said , he was a monster beast that nobody could touch .

[@GustavoSilvafunkyman]

rest in peace bernie!

[@jawoody9745]

I got to spend about 3 weeks with Bernie, working on a film score in the mid 90's. The guy was a ton of fun!

[@DarylYoung-uh7vo]

He was one 1⃣ of the best of all times ❤.

[@snakefinger]

Everyone was following Bernie’s lead. Of course everyone in the band added something but Bernie was the driving force behind it all. And this proves his genius if you were unlucky enough not to see them play live. I miss you Champ. r.i.p.

[@jamesreed4259]

The Greatest!

[@wesbane-aheadinabucket3463]

I MISS YOU BERNIE! 💔 Sail on, Space Viking! 🎶💙🎶

[@mjac28]

pure genius

[@Dr24752]

Funk in peace brother !

[@cherrycola3793]

This is GOLD!!!!!😁

[@flippingheck6697]

R.I.P. Bernie Worrel. This man was truly a keyboard legend and a precursor of synth-funk. Gave me the chills when he began to play Tales of a Kidd Funkadelic!

[@timothybrown4213]

If there was a musician that could communicate with alien 👽 life through sounds, it would have been Bernie Worrell.

[@ryancox8703]

Dopeness!!!

[@MorningView4]

Bernie was a total one off. Nobody can play a moog like he could.

[@general_goldfingers]

My Maestro!

[@kellyaustin7487]

Loving this shit. Everybody's got a little light under the son...🌚

[@mckaman8353]

Happy Birthday Bernie!

[@t.j4341]

Would love to see his settings

[@timhunter8945]

Love you Bernie Master of the funk synth

[@williamhouston6715]

Baddest keyboard player ever

[@kincamell2]

Love.

[@waveali5620]

This is awesome! R.I.P

[@burgfunkster]

BAddest Keyboard Player Ever Of All Time..

[@pulabam4064]

PURE GENIUS!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@eddiejohnson5744]

the very first one he played is aqua boogie.... I know,. I remixed it

[@svanablak]

he practically wrote "atomic dog" himself.

[@KreapOfficial]

No he didn't? why do people like yourself talk such shit. He did the final takes on that track, it's one of the least tracks he ever contributed to. He plays the opening synth lead bit and some highlights throughout.

[@specimen281]

R.I.P.!

[@skineyemin4276]

It's funny, I was in South Carolina on tour playing with the Bernie and the Woo Warriors and I called Moog and told them I was in their generally vicinity playing a show with him, and the guy on the phone did not even know who Bernie Worrell even was! I literally had to explain to him who he was I had to bring up anything George Clinton - P-Funk related albums and tunes, even "Flashlight! It was breathtakingly quite surreal.

[@arrakian]

IMO most kids don’t respect the past. If Bob was there, Bernie would’ve gotten the Red Carpet!

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

The Master! RIP..

[@michaels8597]

RIP to the master Bernie Worrell..

[@darlenejohnson1721]

Did you pass it on Sir❤🖤💚

[@orlandojohnson3039]

Love it!!

[@demahpatton9720]

su mente es genial y oscura, lo demuestra en sus creaciones

[@JohnStraffin17]

por supuesto

[@chrisedwards3214]

Bernie funky til the end true woo fans will carry on your legacy funk doesnt die

[@Sukkot7]

Aquaboogie bass line ,flash light🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 one nation

Bernie Worrell was a genius. If you have not seen "Bernie Worrell On Earth" on KZbin, please do. Bootsy Collins and George Clinton explain how Bernie Worrell literally created the Parliament Funkadelic sound, first heard on FLASHLIGHT. Also why George Clinton arranged the vocals the way he did.

[@airdawgzdfc]

Genius

[@Marv4MoBeats]

THE GOAT

[@noonefan]

Wow, right before he died. May God rest his funk upon us all.

[@williewilliams2012]

1977 FLASH LIGHT