Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Julian Lage

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

The sheer beauty of this guys playing....

[@Sammywhat]

I'm so glad this is on KZbin after all these years. And it hasn't lost one bit of sparkle. I thank God for Julian Lage. He's truly a gift!!

[@rileysump3913]

It is SO rare that such technical mastery serves the higher order of musicianship -- everything he does is passionate about saying something musically meaningful and interesting. This makes so much slap-happy open tuner poo feel contrived

[@stratmad]

I love Julian’s playing mainly because it’s such a pure expression of himself in music. It’s not bound or limited by genre, the number of musicians he plays with or whether he’s plugged into an amp or not. It’s never deliberate or designed to elicit a response from his audience about how great his chops. I don’t get lost in watching his technique because the music that he plays is so compelling.

[@JonSebastianF]

00:00, "Gardens" (Julian Lage) 04:18, Interview, part 1 10:42, "Day and Age" (Julian Lage) 14:39, Interview, part 2 19:37, "Freight Train" (Elizabeth Cotten) The first two tunes are found on his 2015 album "World's Fair"; the last one is found on his 2011 album "Gladwell".

[@dominican4ever]

Thank you for that man.

[@infocrewtick]

thanks Jon

[@ikezola]

thank you!!

[@James.D]

Julian is on a different level in a different universe. I think that says it best.

[@kingofskateop]

He just knows how to practice.

[@kingofskateop]

@Jie Tao yes. The most important thing is he "believes". He believes that he can express his thoughts and words through guitar. And he keeps finding better methods to achieve this belief.

[@charleshartlen3914]

@@kingofskateop by this logic we can simply reduce all elite performers to the fact that they just "know how to practice" which doesnt really translate that well to the human story. ultimately, however, what amazes people about this man and this content is not his practice but the entire package he brings: soul, expression, personality, etc. and of course his incredible technique from much practice (as youve said). Yet all this being said, the sum of these parts will never be greater than the whole, thats what your perspective appears to be missing.

[@kingofskateop]

​@@charleshartlen3914 The act of "real practicing" isn't just mechanical. It's the process of bringing ideas from the subconscious (unity) to the conscious (polarity) mind, similar to alchemy.

[@charleshartlen3914]

@@kingofskateop gatekeeping the "real" definitions of things such that your perspective is always the most valid is a backwards kind of logic my friend

[@mrq127]

As well as being an amazing player this guy is incredibly humble.

[@tyharris3263]

Julian came to my University and taught a small jazz masterclass....I had a convo with him afterwards it was amazing

[@lindsierhodes3560]

I've been watching every Waterloo video I can find, and I think this probably best shows the guitar's versatility and tone. Fantastic playing.

[@HugoStreamLaGuitare]

i few years ago i was blown away by the discovery of Guthrie Govan. And now it's Julian Lage ! Clearly one of the most talented guitarist nowadays ... He is so natural and talented !! How unfair nature is ! No doubt he is working his ass off ! No talent gets that good, honest and beautiful without work. This artist is going with the ultimate greats !

[@charlespeterson3798]

It is a rare mixture. Talent. Eloquence. Humility. Generosity. Taste.

[@lccrvt]

Julian Lage is out of this world. The way he talks about things. everything have its own place in julian's world.

[@davinci92]

that second tune he played,... just the most awesome, relaxing playing I've heard in a while!

[@avjake]

Hot damn is that some good pickin'. The runs on Freight Train are just so perfect. Limiting himself to solo acoustic is no limitation at all.

[@LuigiCappel]

I can't believe that until today I had never heard of him. He's a modern day phenomenon who has clearly put in the hours, but more than that has a feel that is rare.

[@alexanderwes5204]

I have just discovered Julian Lage and I'm very glad I did. What a versatile en extremely talented guitarist !

[@JohnB.123]

Waterloo acoustics are the future!

[@radikai]

Thank you for this interview

[@kotzini]

God bless u Julian!One of the best musician of our generation! He plays everythimg and with amazing taste!

[@Trombonology]

So very pleased that you were able to make this happen. Julian combines his extensive knowledge of the past and its diverse genres with staggering technique and thoughtful musical intelligence and creativity to fashion something refreshingly unique. Really wonderful both to get the mini-concert and gain these insights through the incisive interview. Thanks!

[@Trombonology]

@Evan Hodge The fact that you take note of unimportant things like people's YT handles must mean something.

[@Minor7thb5]

I saw him years ago in Boston primarily playing jazz guitar. He is an amazing talent and his versatility in playing so many different genres is even more amazing. Great guitarist...dare I say genius.

[@micahwayne8232]

Outstanding interviewer. And Julian is a treasure.

[@writereducator]

I just discovered Lage and he strikes me as a man who is both humble and in joyful awe of what he is able to do.

[@richardcarter4649]

I bought that a Waterloo WL-14 L Sunburst in 2020- honestly because this recording had such a profound impact on me. I love the guitar, it definitely rewards you, and also let’s you know when you’re doing too much. I love it

[@cjamesgraham]

I was just getting frustrated reading some absurdly negative comments on a few other Julian Lage videos (jazz-oriented) and then I found this. This may be the only guitar video on the Tube that hasn't been tainted by "so and so did X better" curmudgeons. I love how Lage acknowledges that there are heavy hitters in every field and also his privilege to dabble in so many. He clearly works his ass off to play everything he does with such intent. That being said, if I had the chance to hack off his left hand and attach it to myself, I would.

[@HATEMUSCLE]

+Chris Graham Or his right hand. Guy's picking technique is fantastic.

[@MaximeTanti]

+Chris Graham Hmm... yeah, I have seen a surprising number of critical comments on Lage. Which I don't understand. Though I also see a lot of praise. Whenever I watch him, I am just absolutely floored by the sheer virtuosity and soul he puts into his playing. He's just so good.

[@erichjohnson2429]

The people who levy such shallow criticisms of Lage are listening for all the wrong things.

[@Bhuyakasha]

Kind of you to leave his right hand for me

[@Appalachian_trail_mix]

@@Bhuyakasha seats taken.

[@papamilo2671]

So beautiful songs, so much rspct and love

[@MDugardin]

love the way he plays, the last peace is so delicate. thankx for the vdo

[@Tootufftocry]

love his choise of freight train it's amazing.

[@IrreverendThomas]

That rendition of Freight Train is preposterously good!

[@anthonybyrne370]

Beautiful playing Julian!

[@Dulcimerea]

Thanks Julian, that is an excellent video and music. I recently got a new black and white Waterloo and really like it. I predict that the Waterloo will in time be given an honored place in the instrument pantheon just down the row from great instruments such as, say, prewar D-28 Martins and Lloyd Loar mandolins. There is something special about the Waterloo sound. I think it's the best small guitar I have ever played. The intonation is perfect as far as I can tell and the guitar almost seems to help you play it, it's so smooth. Truth is, Collings guitars are just so very good, no one will argue that. And the Waterloo is a Collings, but with a somewhat humble appearance that is somewhat deceptive, because the Waterloo has the same overall high quality and excellent unique sound that Collings guitars are known for.

[@Tea_Scott]

So amazing. So much passion too

[@DylanAlthouse]

Set this on repeat, leave me alone, I'll see you in a couple years...

[@James.D]

This video got me 1 second away from buying this Waterloo model, but then i realized that 90% of the reason i fell in love with it was Julian's on-another-Fing-level of playing, which made the guitar sound even better.

[@SoftButReady]

I still think the guitar is worth getting. It rubs my blues side the right way

[@josephduchene5849]

This is a way old comment, but I bought a Waterloo because they sounded better, to me, than pretty much anything else in the shop, even guitars that cost twice as much. So pure and versatile. But Julian Lage is just something different.

[@StefanGBucher]

Did you ever get one? I love mine. It’s a great teacher!

[@scaredypicker]

The guitar is a truly versatile instrument, especially when played so masterfully.

[@dz_ca]

I'm not sure what I enjoy more, these original versions of World's Fair songs on the Martin or when he plays them on various Collings more recently. Both fantastic

[@aaronlarsen7447]

He makes gorgeous, amazing, ear candy music.

[@uhhmike]

Very nice version of day and age

[@maturefox1]

I really love his smooth vibrato - wow!

[@garyguitar]

Superb musicianship...

[@teddypantelas]

No one like Julian Lage. So nice to see him play some of the tunes from World’s Fair. He can play any style great and is so humble that it’s inspiring. Thanks for the video!

[@mongoharry]

What a great person and player.

[@USNAVDC]

Julian Lage is pretty amazing...and that Waterloo sound pretty sweet!

[@yogengrg7690]

Genius and Genuine. Best of both world.

[@local-teen]

Wonderful video. Very peaceful atmosphere. Love the interviewer.

[@xavicortez8292]

just brilliant!... i found myself drifting off while listening to this...

[@dysmb]

great guitarrist.. , thanks for all music...

[@CristianMueller]

Such a beautiful musician and so thoughtful

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I can see this man knows ALL the notes. 🐰🤘🎸❤️

[@myelectioneering]

Thank God, Julian is human 1.34. I'm not a hater, far from it, I'm a big fan... but as a fellow musician, it's hard to watch how terrific this man is.

[@shaiguitar]

One in a generation.

[@OneAvsta]

haha love that comment

[@p.schouten6597]

Love me the occasional dead note... ♥

[@simpeable]

Yes sometimes it is really hard..at least you are honest..

[@brandanladikos6406]

I wouldn't put it past him for that note to have been on purpose.

[@ThiagoBragaMusic]

Awesome!!! lucky to listem a musical acoustic player... Not only technique... (sorry my bad english). Loved this vídeo And Lage's Music!!

[@thmpick]

Not bad for a beginner...not bad at all actually..... Great Work Man! Thanks for sharing!

[@jasonwilliamshuck]

just incredible in every facet.

[@invis19]

Profound use of dynamics, incredible composition. just wow.

[@markholter5687]

I've watched this so many times over the last two years. Both the discussion and the performance are so compelling. Did Julian Lage come from the future?

[@panamanian911]

very cool ive already bought the album and it's fantastic

[@billybudd45]

Killer playing

[@PHJimY]

12 year old Julian's first studio recording was a duet called Old Souls with David Grisman on the album Dawg Duo.

Que MARAVILHA!

[@sethedmonds5996]

I really feel like this piece could be transcribed into a duet for marimba/guitar., It would for sure be very elegant, beautiful, and honestly want to try it...

[@MrPhrygianmaniac]

so beautiful ...you're amazing man!

[@KrayKow]

Wow I can’t believe they are finally presenting the new Julian lage body doll that plays guitar

[@woodsarthobbies6515]

Fantastic!

[@donhansen1175]

So very very good! Don

[@zagortriplex100]

Great guitarist!

[@metallica3604]

that picking technique is great

[@SarahLaughingBand]

that Waterloo is like the swiss army knife of acoustics, it can dance, and it can stomp. As Julian dances across the strings, the sound is light, but when he grabs that low E, omg, it's a canon.

[@Fishies125]

This is wonderful.

[@ThiagoBragaMusic]

True Music!!

[@NUJAKKCITIE]

can not believe my ears! he really is next to yamandu costa the future of the guitar! incredible musician and great composer!

[@mini0705]

This guy is so happy! ;) Mw

[@mbsnyderc]

The thing that separates Julian's playing from others is for me is like Chris Thile's Mandolin playing.he seems to go of somewhere that others don't.I'm like were did that come from.

[@fredericinterpaul1801]

Great!

[@highfivecycling]

Pretty awesome recording... Are you just using the camera mic to record this?

[@khangenbamavanjit122]

Imagine the day Julian picked up his first guitar..... His parents would've just thought nothing of it....

[@jeffs7482]

He was four years old. His dad took lessons and Julian took an immediate interest. Five years later he got up onstage to jam with Carlos Santana.

[@mrkrud]

Would love to see him play with Bill Frisell!!!

[@editorjuno]

Amen to that -- they've recorded with the same rhythm section of Scott Colley and Kenny Wolleson, both former Jim Hall sidemen.

[@Dulnlop]

...and they did a duogig earlier this year!

[@guitarded4930]

It happened! Saw them with my gf at UCLA in a duo set. It was short, maybe 8 songs, but it was jam packed. They get along so well musically and are each incredible players in their own right. Such a good show!

[@alannewmeyer8670]

Wow no phucking shit man that'd be great

[@kaijrix]

Good stuff

[@valligatoreig]

enjoyed it :)

[@CBeyerPhotography]

How would you classify the genre of Day And Age if you were to label it? Jazz, Blues, Ragtime? Anyone?

[@johntheodore8047]

Christopher Beyer I think Day and Age would be classified as a blues.

[@khangenbamavanjit122]

essentially I believe it's bluegrass with a hint of jazz voicings...but when he's playing live hence improvising, knowing Julian's musical personality, it could be anything....

[@norbertogustavoblanco1700]

Anybody knows what strings and gauge he uses?

[@chadschoen5055]

Has anyone tried transcribing "Gardens?"

[@WarlikeSRK]

would love a tab for the first or second song...guess ill try to get started myself

[@millsmillsmills203]

+Tatemae I'm by no means a great guitarist but learned this one on my own. It's actually a fairly simple song!

[@MastanehNazarian]

Oh, man. Ahmen.

[@robinhopkinson]

fantastic talent and expression come on Julian...what's your 3 best help tips for budding flatpickers? cheers RobinH

[@Traaaaad]

Anyone know what pick Julian uses on acoustic normally?

[@CotymoG]

Cian Dennehy Its a Bluechip pick. Probably one of the TADs. I have a CT55 designed by chris thile. It's a great mandolin and guitar pick. A little pricey, but well worth it.

[@DylanAlthouse]

Cian Dennehy Bluechip TP50.

[@Qpidon]

Please, during editing, give it some more volume...? thanks,

[@peryvindstene1981]

What is the tuning?

[@javiceres]

4:30 so true

[@tudor1899]

Wow

[@codymills8410]

Genuine.

[@slinkyphil]

what kind of picking technique is julian using in the intro of gardens? i can't figure the stroke... :s

[@AndreSilva-tp4rq]

+filipelouro I think it's Gambale Picking

[@AndreSilva-tp4rq]

+filipelouro Not sure though..

[@davidsanders3286]

+filipelouro I'm pretty sure he's just alternating. Not an easy passage!

[@johnbeddoe782]

+filipelouro i've read some saying its DDDU which should be easier to play but when i slow it down, i see it as strictly alternate picking (to my eyes). He returns to that phrase at the end too and you can see it a bit better. Also, the movement in his thumb joint seems to further suggest its alternate

[@jopjopjop]

+filipelouro Definitely alternate. As someone said, look at the thumb. Not to mention the obvious rotation of the arm. And you can almost hear the different pick attack "D U D U D U" etc...

[@toddgibson6817]

a jedi.

[@Flatpicknation]

Is he using elixir strings ?

[@doldy5693]

Patrik Sundvik I very highly doubt it. From what I remember he typically uses D Addario

[@Flatpicknation]

Kade Schmallenberg thanks :)

[@DARKLYLIT]

Great interview. I would recommend that you record things a little "hotter" next time, or increase the gain on the actual interview next time. The recording of the voices was a bit low. Better a little hot and have the viewers have to turn it down than have a quiet recording. Thanks! :)

[@uvp5000]

Watches video - places guitar back in case - denies ever having stated I am a guitar player.

[@pramesh.gurung]

which model is the guitar>??

[@AcousticGuitarMag]

It's a Waterloo WL-14

[@richardcarter4649]

Acoustic Guitar Magazine .... X or Ladder braced? Thanks

[@SongMakerNYC]

martin 000-18

[@mariostifanic7777]

3:35

[@Lincoln12933]

Julian is to the guitar as Chris Thile is to the mandolin

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Initially thought I had my playback speed set to 1.5x 😧

[@phineasc.kellum7014]

i love this gut y