Ben Monder Trio - Wichita Lineman

[@101xaplax101]

still totally amazing 6 years later

[@diment0857]

Den Monder is an amazing improviser who grabs the listener and takes him alongside for an unforgettable musical journey, thanks Ben.

[@UnitedEffect]

Taking a simple pop tune, playing it elegantly, then taking some wonderful artistic liberties with it. As a listener it lifts my spirits. As a musician it peaks my curiosity and gives food for thought . Thank you Ben Monder, you're a true inspiration.

[@garynieves2164]

Not a simple pop tune, a Great pop tune!

[@wolfil8019]

@@garynieves2164 Just my opinion, but I tend to think that the simple pop tunes are often the best ...

[@curiousnomad]

I keep coming back to this. And, when Jimmy Webb gave the yet unfinished song to Glen Campbell, he asked later what happen to it. Glen said something to the effect of “it’s done , we recorded it”. Jimmy said “but it’s not finished”. Glen Campbell replied “it is now”.

[@derechoamigo]

Have heard many versions of this song, this version just got put on the top of list, bravo!

[@curiousnomad]

Just absolutely sublime. Reading about Jimmy Webb’s intention that the song is about a “regular” person who ( like us all ) has deeply profound thoughts, Ben takes a “simple pop” song into a deep and profound place.

[@ChromaBlue13]

His note articulation is flawless. A true master.

[@MuriMorello]

lol

[@ChromaBlue13]

***** That's funny because?

[@MuriMorello]

Masters articulation. Only on your dreams.

[@ChromaBlue13]

Hmmm. I suppose you're better huh? You have a world renown name for yourself? Exactly. STFU and play your flamenco little boy. And, its "in" your dreams you fucking moron. Learn to speak proper English.

[@MoNsTa4DuB]

ya come on the playing is truly stunning

[@stevearle]

I have MANY versions of this fine, classic tune and this is such a nicely climaxed, modern jazz in the best sense, take on it by this fine, nuanced guitarist and his trio.

[@philipbrown2225]

OMG- Such a great tune by one of the very best guitarists on this planet or any other

[@MoNsTa4DuB]

yes

[@MoNsTa4DuB]

Ben Monder is a gem

[@runningbeagle]

I'd seen him play this tune live, came to KZbin a while back to see if anyone had posted a performance of it, and no one had. Stumbled upon this today - thank you!

[@tomkozic8505]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@meerkat1219]

Absolutely lovely....

[@dutchi15]

Cool smooth and artistic. Thanks, legend.

[@AntLawGuitar]

what a legend Ben is! Fearless

[@Nash9875]

Oh my god! What have I just witnessed! Thank you Ben monder for your music....

[@SonicArchives]

GOAT version.

[@101xaplax101]

totally amazing

[@guicasoamillo]

Awesome, Amazing Guitar: GREAT Mr. Morder!!

[@momo1momo]

Wichita Lineman is my favourite song and this is a beautiful and thoughtful rendition. Thank you!

[@trismegistus7758]

I never tire of Monder's musical extrapolations and audible grandeur.

[@YarivGurfinkel]

Excellent ❤

[@larrycodding4405]

Wow ... That was so good... I've been on a Wichita Lineman jag all day listening to different versions... I don't know why.. regardless, so glad I pushed this button... Always liked Billy Cobham's. 'Stratus' and this really kind of reminded me of that kind of creativity , blending jazz with some really hot guitar licks and effects.

[@willychi9315]

What a ginius!! Amazing

[@derechoamigo]

Just found this guy, he definitely can shed this song, bravo!

There's a recording of Ben performing a few more Jimmy Web songs in the Small's Club audio archives. Check it out.

[@CaptainGuntu]

I love how he just goes off on the solo.

[@harriheinsoo]

really reminds me of bill frisell. sounds great!

[@magdasanchez89]

Beautiful!!!🤗❤🙏

[@SchileShile]

En effet, à l'écoute de Ben Monder trio, j'ai pensé aux merveilleuses balades que Bill Frisell nous emmène... Ce titre en est dans l'esprit... L'album Flux, nous montre une belle performance de ce guitariste pas toujours facile.... Merci !!!

[@JeffreySykes]

Wow. Flawless indeed.

[@MoNsTa4DuB]

yes

[@jaydoncles123]

that was awesome thanks ben

[@guyleclairemusic]

On Ya Ben, Beuadee & Beautiful... Man nice to hear to hear you this , and itz really inspiring. GuyZy

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Improvisation is art. Love this. Would pay to watch for sure. Hope they come to Sydney.

[@Dlrealife]

Sweet, sincere and precise...great sound quality too

[@elohim9039]

Wonderful arrangement...

[@rdangelo8109]

Beautiful

[@twangbarfly]

Beautiful - great sounds, great ideas and a great song - inspiring! Thanks for posting this - don't know much about Mr Monder, but I plan to "investigate" :-) BTW Johnny A recorded a very beautiful version of this song - well worth checking out too!

[@SusVasquez]

This is great!!! I love it!! :)

[@costa1953]

well done Diego (and friends). really appreciated. greetings from [e-mail]

[@guyleclairemusic]

On Ya Ben, Beuadee & Beautiful... Man nice to hear to hear you this , and itz really inspiring. GuyZy. You're sounding great!

[@timseid1]

Great playing on a great song!

[@TWog80]

Speechless.

[@davidaldridge9341]

Heavenly...

[@KarlheinzFey]

Awesome music and playing! Congrats!:)

[@guyleclairemusic]

Hey Ben, great man! And Merry Xmas.

[@neotrio8795]

Hey Diego, do you have more footage of this trio ? Please, bless us !

[@diegovoglino]

Thank you so much! I hope to post a couple more tunes asap.

[@axolotl8694]

monder is a monster. on Bowie's last album. everyone in the world should listen to his solo album "Hydra" and report back what it did to them. I bet we'd have a billion different stories.

[@jj48013]

Brutal!

[@roy69ar]

its amanzing congratulations

[@JazzfireflyNZ]

3.42-3.46 what is that sound that is SO SO SO Ben Monder?

[@JazzfireflyNZ]

I guess it's just a lydian line... but there's just something about it!

[@CTuxford]

The reason Bill Frisell is such an influence is because not many jazz players have anyone to push tonal boundaries with technology. How many Gibson ES175's and high-end archtops are seen at jazz gigs. God forbid distortion!!! The distortion passage reminded me A LOT of Allan Holdsworth. The heavy delay and EHX Freeze pedal are not easy to properly utilise. You have to be careful with how you play passages and pick dynamics. Ben's a killer!!!

[@conchitacarmelita]

Couldn't agree more; I hate the standard fat archtop sound... lifeless and unimaginative.

[@BarneysBullit]

right, right... tell that to wes. the reason you hate the fat archtop is because you can't hide behind a pedal. seriously, are you the same two guys who go to the desert and say, "hey, there's no humidity here!" that is WHY pure jazz players love L-5's with thick, flatwounds... it's the way it's supposed to sound. not to worry, my dudes, you can always turn on some ratt.

[@conchitacarmelita]

@@BarneysBullit I forgot about this; appreciate a response. No, not a pejorative thing, Arlo, just... it's the weakest and least interesting and moving timbre in the ensemble (often). I was a trumpet player first (and other instruments), and tone and timbre was what I could capture better than reading and improvising, so of course I'm biased. For interest in tone, sax is king, no doubt about that. Wes is great, but the early amps were lousy, American tubes thin and uninspiring. Of course, the great players play the arch tops... I get it. But when it comes to inspired tone and timbre, I do seriously love Pat Metheny's boldness and taste... HE'S got a great archtop tone I love to hear, and I like his synth guitar sound as well. The people he plays with tend to have interesting tone and timbre as well, and I like the textures they produce together. Don't get me wrong; I also think Question and Answer is one for the greatest guitar records ever! I just wish other players would take a risk and try to juice up their rigs and try to offer some interesting variations (like Ben Monder and Bill Frisell). You wanna go the desserts desert island route? Would I want to have a bin of Charlie Christian, Joe Pass (love him), and Wes Montgomery records? Not me, Dude! Would put me to sleep. The jazz combo is one of the greatest gifts America gave the world, but it needs to keep evolving to stay interesting. Anyone who can handle interpreting the jazz songbook deserves much credit, but the form needs to keep evolving to stay interesting, and exploring new sounds is one way to do that.

[@bencousins4687]

Really doesn’t sound like holdsworth.

[@woogaoogaboogafooga]

God all these comments make you sound like insufferable losers. Just shut up and enjoy the sound

[@Garflips]

I hear the influences of Bill Frisell, Steve Tibbetts and Larry Coryell among others but of course... Ben is his own voice.

[@liamvg]

@raymondpeckiii Holy crap I don't even know anything about either of these guys and I looked up your comparison and they sound so similar!

[@Sandemose]

7:15 Ben goes bananas...

a "lowly" Ibanez Artstar!

[@babinm]

Is that a Gibson semi hollow body Could be a Howard Roberts

[@RaymondPeckIII]

@liamvg: Glad you found Bill through this. No dis on Ben intended. If you're going to be influenced by anyone I can't think of anyone better than Bill. :-)

[@hellogoodbye353]

Ibanez

[@JacobSilj]

what the..

[@claycorso137]

Oh hey man!

[@SkipSpady]

this is not Frisell. reminiscent of Arne Jansen perhaps. PERHAPS. not Frisell.

[@SkipSpady]

this Ben Monder guy can play a little...

[@RaymondPeckIII]

This is really nice, but OMG can he be any more heavily influenced by Bill Frisell?

[@stevenbeecheymusic]

Beautiful