Christian McBride interviews MonoNeon

[@isaackhakula5488]

In my opinion, the best Mono Neon interview yet. McBride was able to engage Mono so well and get him out of his Introvertedness.. the educationist in McBride is able to really help Mono articulate and express himself with clarity...two amazing musicians generations apart, genres apart just having awesome conversations - I really learnt a lot about you Mono from this one. Keep rocking Mono!

[@Amb.MartifPharti]

Fantastic preface to this interview 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@RonCarterBassist]

Always a pleasure to hear from two talented musicians.

[@Digitalpapii]

youre the man , Ron! saw you at ATL jazz fest last november or so . right after the goddess jazzmeia horn! keep swingin brotha

[@jamesnicol8726]

CAN WE ALL TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE. SO MUCH. NOBODY ELSE COULD HAVE EVER. WE LOVE U xoxoxo

[@bmbacchus]

I love his guitar playing too!

[@chriscroce]

Omg he’s so much more of a genius than I could have imagined. Thanks for all you do mono

[@darrylperry706]

Great interview Brotha McBride!! You both are 2 of the greats on Bass, great to hear this convo.

[@brookemaxwell2276]

Two of the great bass players of our time. And one of their goals, in this peak of their careers...is how to get their basses to play farts. Amazing.

[@bmbacchus]

LOL

[@latonyahemingway3752]

Best interview of Mono I’ve seen.

Gospel music, Frank Zappa & HERMETO PASCOAL (multi-instrumentalist from Alagoas, Brazil). It doesn't need more comments. You are fucking amazing, Dwyane!

[@sealevelbear]

This is great, best interview with MN I’ve seen. Lots of fun, lots of names and albums to check out, yeah!

[@WhizMitchell]

This was an awesome interview. I stumbled across Mono via social media. Clips he put out. At first it’s the visuals that draws you in, then his bass playing knocks you out. That’s how it was for me. He’s nerdy, shy and a country bumpkin of sorts…he’s a Memphis native…but you CANNOT sleep on him. Well rounded, astute, innovative, intriguing, humble, spiritual, weird, artistic, eccentric, funny. A one of one. I’m a fan.

[@ericmills2094]

Two beautiful musicians, who truly appreciate each other. What's better than that?

[@roccoharris]

I had the great pleasure of bumping in to mister christian mcbride this past weekend. he is such a truly bright-spirited human being. almost immediately afterwards, my phone suggested I check this interview. (my phone already knows I love mononeon, but... did it know I was standing right next to christian mcbride for a few minutes? maybe. kinda creepy. anyway...) such a great conversation between these two greats!! yaaaay!!

[@darkbluebossa]

50:25 Agree with Mono. Sonny T and Michael B are my fave Prince rhythm section ever too. Untouchable, like he said.

[@jacksonrussellband]

I completely agree with Mr. McBride on all comments. Great interview! Mononeon is an entertainer, comedian and overall artist but this is the first time hearing him out of ‘character’ if you will. It is all good…

[@paulgibby6932]

Great to hear Mononeon expound. He's a deep artist. More power to him. And thanks to Mr. McBride for a great interview. First hear Mono with the Ghost Notes. Blew my mind. (Dadaism: ) Dadaism's main purpose was to challenge the social norms of society, and purposefully make art that would shock, confuse, or outrage people.

[@subschool5415]

it's so great to hear mono talk and mcbride light up with joy!!! so lovely thank you

[@davidsamuels4246]

Big fan and so happy to hear Mono mention our hometown hero's Sonny T and Michael Bland!!!

[@redv0id]

This interview was so amazing I had to take notes... literally

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

❤️u MonoNeon❤️🥰

[@robertodagamapaes1657]

I saw mononeon in Newport festival in that same year and I got instantly hooked in his style, the way he plays and look on stage I can wait to see him again this year in Newport jazz festival

[@veltlewis76]

Absolute best interview I have seen on Mono Neon thank you Christian McBride and Mono

[@paulmayerpiano]

😊😊😊 This was so nice to see. Thank you for posting this, Mr. Mono. Most of us here know you as an artist and a bad man on the bass, but don't really know you as a person, so thank you for letting us in to see a small part of your world. Nice that you and Mr. McBride could talk about bass and music and share some thoughts for us. Most of us here are already way into what you're doing as a musician, so this just makes us appreciate you even more. Thank you!

[@tayy2072]

This is a spectacular interview. Thank you so much, Christian and MonoNeon!

[@jamesgalway8814]

Pure gold .. thanks for posting.. Mono is awesome .. waiting years for this ..

[@doublejay29]

thanks for sharing all this. A playlist made from all the reference albums mentioned here could give someone years of great listening.

[@3MUnique]

He mentions David “Lenny” Stallworth @ 15:38. He’s from Moss Point Ms, near me and I didn’t know of him until after he transitioned. He’s a great bassist.🕊️✊🏾💪🏾

[@AlgoFodder]

Amazing to hear Chris Squire namechecked as a favourite by such a differently brilliant player. My whole mispent prog-loving youth feels validated!

[@jomalomal]

Mono is truly such a blessing to this world ❤️💙💚💛💜

[@jambajoby32]

Maaaaan as a trumpeter, my fav cat is Lee Morgan and he is from Philly There’s something to it! 🔥

[@JamesUdell]

There are few interviews I enjoy watching and this one is now one of them! Love it gentlemen. And of course enjoy both of your artistry!

[@AminEL7]

Anthony Jackson, his playing is like the bubbles in a glass of champagne, uniquely amazing! Great interview, you cats covered a lot of ground by way of inspirational influences and to hear the both of you bass giant's chopping it up is beautiful!

[@applechocolate4U]

Man the more I learn about you the more I love you. Stay good

[@williamcorgile9823]

It's good to hear this dude have a conversation. Sounds like just a regular cat who has a lotta drive and creativity. I guess it fits that his influences include folks like Johnny Taylor and Frank Zappa !

[@itamarcho]

💥💥💥 much love from jerusalem isreal great interview

[@markanthony5897]

Here are two bassists that took the world on with their musicality. Big things, big things. It's real cool to see them chatting it up.

[@Meelosweasel]

Mono, you make me feel everything! I do not feel afraid after watching your videos and I always kill my gigs after I watch you. Hope to see you soon irl!

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Christian McBride! Such an inspiring human... And of course MonoNeon!

[@brianphillips7286]

Keep on doing what you do my brother!!!! It is amazing to watch you put music to spoken word or just someone's crazy conversation. Funky and funny at the same time!!! CAT BOOTY JUICE!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bcdrummer1962]

Man, when Mono, with his original style of play, namechecked Chris Squire, then John Deacon, then came back to Cage, Zappa et all several times I said to myself, this dudes Well is overflowing. And you KNOW he can play some bebop if he wants to….great interview, I’m inspired.

[@The_JoeyGunz]

two legendary bass gods! Salute!!! ☝🏾🖤👑👑

[@jambajoby32]

Live at tonic was my fav albums too!

[@chrishyde2432]

What a great interview! I'm a big fan of both of you. MonoNeon please come back to Olympia. We love you here. Saw you with Ghostnote at Rhythm and Rye and at Alan Roses place.

[@jackieclark8253]

Just watched this again...Good job bro!! I see you coming into your own with this stuff...thanks for the shout,but now I gotta go practice! Hahaha! Love you bro!

[@angeguiza7130]

Mononeon great musicians be bless

[@adamvagner6812]

Great interwiew!❤

[@jannielsen9074]

Good to meet you both in here. Good talk and lots of inspiration - Thank you ( :

[@pifflepockle]

Mono is from the Carntyne area of Glasgow in Scotland. He comes back here once in a while

[@artofunk]

Koooo… great one guys!!! Loved!!!👍🏽✌🏽

[@subnetic]

Great interview! I meet Mono Neon at Namm 2019! He was super cool!🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@axeboardwilliesbassessoasis.]

Props to the Both of U.Big Props to U for Spotlighting This Amazing Artist.

[@Flytunes_Flytunes_]

Great conversation with 2 modern day bosses.

[@cinimodbadami7983]

Mono is so cool mane. He doesnt have to be shy we'll accept him

[@drstrange629]

THIS WAS AMAZING. THANK YOU!!!

[@matto9734]

This is so funny - I just commented on the "singin´ dog play along" clip Mono did with "Zappa´esque af" and here he says the Zappa is a big influence (and that DaDa) - love you Mono for all the genius stuff you put out!!! Greetz from Berlin/Germany... Christian + Mono, I am so thankful for you both giving us this interview! I´ve never seen Mono so honest and "normal" (sorry) and the insights into Monos´ story are so great and enlighting... the "fake lefty stuff" really got me lol I so love the Scary Pockets stuff with Sco!!! ... and the sessions with Ghost Note fo´ sho´ ... -> missing Prince

[@drumttocs8]

Looove seeing these cats talk about Frank Zappa... super inspirational

[@superamanda]

Fuze is one of the GREATEST musicians on earth!

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

🙏

[@halloola3636]

@@davidfuzefiuczynski Love your Hasidic New Wave stuff!!! Know I´m late to the party...

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

@@halloola3636 🙏🙏

[@halloola3636]

@@davidfuzefiuczynski Btw I took a look at your channel and I find it astonishing that you seem to still have the same struggles that I face, too - I work as pianist, choir director and teacher in Germany and I´m almost always frustrated with my own playing, unless I can simply "serve the sound", which depends on so many things from the persons involved over tech stuff to how well everybody slept... And I know, I´m not even remotely as much a virtuoso as you, which is ok with me... Please publish more stuff, the world needs open minds like yours!

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

@@halloola3636 thank for your kind words! means a lot!!🙏

[@micahslobcrud5958]

I attended a pre-concert lecture at Moravian in Bethlehem, PA, circa 2007-2015 and he (CMcB) played some stuff on PIANI wherein he demonstrated a major third-ish bass line under minor quality chords, and some cat in audience said..."sounds okay to me"... and I did not have the temerity to raise my hand and say, "hey, C McB played some wrong shit, and you all should be able to hear that..." IT WAS THE POINT THAT CMcB was trying to MAKE! Mebbe it's just that I was the ONLY one there, and afraid of making a storm...But I wanted to let CMcB to let him know after ALL THESE YEARS that sumbuddy heard it back in the day!! peace!

[@vandellandrew]

Great interview!

[@jamesnicol8726]

the way mono still usin them heaphones AM DEAD

[@quaveda1983]

Fantastic interview!!!

[@BongoBaggins]

Played with Prince, played with Snarky Puppy. That's good enough for me

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

much love to both of u cats!!

[@teddygee7859]

This has 2 🐝 my favorite interview w/ Mono Neon & Chris. When u talk music he opens up & becomes an interesting guest. He’s still shy. John Cage? That’s old school. Reminds me of music theory in the High School of Music & Art back in the early 80’s.

[@CoolBreeze2016]

Love Mononeon!!!

[@drumsmith215]

That was so much fun! 👏🎶🖤

[@windowlizard]

Thanks so much for this brotha! 🙏🔥🤙🍍

[@mayakronfeld9365]

The Dadaism reference was eye-opening. Great interview!

[@boosie599]

The first time I saw and heard Mono Neon music, I said to myself, " That Prince Son that nobody knows about. 🤣

[@pikmin4743]

fantastic interview! hahahaha Mr McBride asked you about your farts. priceless

[@arabaphenix]

Come here in italy Mono, we love you.

[@margix1172]

Mono Thundercat etc...should make disco-funk-soul music great again helping new bands in these styles to gain success .

[@ARGBlackCloud]

Great interview !!!

[@kennethbarnes8645]

Love you bro ❤️

[@rnm723]

So far my interview of 2022 🙌🏿

[@stephanleo]

12:23 A.J.! That makes complete sense :-D - GREAT interview, Mr. McBright!

[@benjousan8470]

I got to see Christian and Brian Blade with Joshua Redman and it was awesome

[@lamontlittle1462]

Great interview

[@spaceantelope1]

I like how you said you only thought you wanted to be around other musicians. I felt the same way in college lol!

[@MikeyLikesItt]

Yesss John Mclaughlin in Shakti!!!

[@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023]

This was a awesome interview. I would like to see Mononeon Thundercat, Bubby Lewis do something together just a all let out your bass feelings.😅 let's make it happen.

[@KelvinMcMorris]

Shoutout to the Moss Point Legend Mr. Lenny Stallworth!!!!

[@benjousan8470]

Apostrophe is every bass player’s favorite Zappa album 😎

[@renedescartes-ajouer8959]

Matisse in the background! Mono knows his art

[@machtigekijker]

Wow i have Learn so much

[@Jamaicafunk]

Props to Fuze! BRC OG!

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

🙏

[@Jamaicafunk]

@@davidfuzefiuczynski 😂 Hey Fuze. ~ Gene.

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

@@Jamaicafunk hey Gene!! hope all is well with you and yours!!

[@Jamaicafunk]

@@davidfuzefiuczynski All good bro. NiHao from China🇨🇳. Keep up the great work! 👍🏾

[@davidfuzefiuczynski]

@@Jamaicafunk wow, where in china?

[@robertodagamapaes1657]

I want to see you in blue note in New York, I saw domi and jdbeck there and I know you play with them sometimes!

[@timmyreg]

I went straight to search for catbooty juice and its fkn hilarious! 😭😭😭. I also love "wig fall off song" that killed me!

[@davidafriend]

Does Humor Belong in Music? Absolutely

[@Bahimo3154]

I'm the one who asked him about thundercat collaboration, thank me later 😀

[@keepemlo]

Hope your right

[@paulgibby6932]

Thanks

[@Apophis392]

I appreciate that, sir!

[@drewonthebass]

Well either thank you or hate you Big gamble

[@superamanda]

Been asking for The Who to do a Thundercat mono combo for a few years now! Because Mono sounds a lot like John Entwistle!

[@1Live2Love3Thrive]

Are you gonna play the notes to Christian's speaking intro, if you'd done it live that would've been hilarious.

[@diegoposes9662]

He likes “Hermeto Pascoal “ . Legend down here in south america

[@josephkomari82]

at 4:23 mononeon talks about being inspired by frank zappa and one other artist? i tried googling what i heard him say but i guess im spelling it wrong because i can't find anything. anyone know what he said?

[@googlydorken]

Hermeto Pascoal

[@Jerominus77]

Super super super! Dada John Cage Prince... and socks

[@Uptown59]

This is crazy! God sure knows how to send people my way. My wife turned me onto YT Music about a month ago. A few weeks later I decided to try to figure out how to use it and opened the app and the first thing that I saw was a Scary Goldings IV album cover with Larry Goldings, John Scofield this nasty drummer named Lamar Carter, etc. Nevervheard of Scary Goldings. I hear the bass and he's killin but don't see him and then, who is that, lefthanded? MonoNeon? Now I'm listening to this interview.

[@Wicksguitarshopofficial]

Best ear on earth.

[@saturnquartet]

that is so cool that Russell Malone played with Clarence Carter!

[@Belman5]

What a great conversation, so enjoyable listening to Christian and Mono.

[@MrGigatone]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rsmphl717]

Seymore Pettigreeeeeewwwwwww! i'm looking for a runt named Seymore Pettigrew! great interview.

[@chrismead4337]

Showing some Zappa love!