Herbie Hancock jams with his Fairlight CMI

Herbie shows off on his Rhodes Chroma while Quincy Jones looks on. Taken from VHS recording of 1984 documentary "I love Quincy" www2.bfi.org.u...
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[@chickberth]

Just chillin' drinking some wine, hanging out with Quincy and Herbie, 2 of the greatest musical minds ever. And on top of it, a room full of the best synthesizers ever made. Wow.

[@drewjitsu]

Also doing some coke lol

[@MrJsfingers]

I know! I think I saw a Yamaha gx1 prophet 5 Rhodes you name it. I wanna know the patch he used for that solo

[@chegadesuade]

I'd pay any ticket price to have been there.

[@elbecko7969]

So talented

[@Tom-yh5ep]

@@drewjitsu Lmfaooo

[@jacksonstrong4190]

6:14, Herbie "It doesn't program itself--yet" wow these guys are ahead of their time in so many ways. Amazing people!

[@nielswil]

0.38 i'm loading a program. Now we do almost nothing else.

[@mrbard1]

Him saying that at our time, let alone saying that at his time, is simply profound.

[@RaptureMusicOfficial]

Now with AI it can program itself at least a bit haha

[@magicalmumma9605]

"A synthesiser can be a tool to really hurt people's ears and interfere with their lives or it can be a tool to make a really nice sounding instrument that can really affect people in a positive way. It all depends on the person who is using them. People blame machines very often," oh it's the machines fault". The machines fault? We have to plug it in!!!!" Legend

[@officergregorystevens5765]

It is technically the loudest instrument known to man for obvious reasons like it producing pure waveforms.

[@podlou9939]

"The funk will prevail"

[@carsonrharper]

Wow. Its easy to sometimes write the tones off as "cheesy" and "80s", but those grooves are NASTY. Two geniuses at work...

[@abeswaves]

"The funk will prevail!" -Quincy Jones

[@emangroove4566]

Wow! Touch screen with a pen. Deep! Two "ahead of their time bros." at work. The room would have exploded if Dexter Wansel stepped in, Stevie stopped by, and Prince wandered into the room. Those are just a few of the "keyboard geniuses" of the electronic synth age!!

[@keykrazy]

Anybody else notice Quincy is drinking wine and chewing gum? ..Dude has *always* been gangsta! ;-)

[@haraldkienzl9256]

he's drinkin chewing gum??? really??

[@tuckerfrmfargonorthdakota5569]

@@haraldkienzl9256 lololol lololol lololol so funny LOLOL LOLOL

[@jonathanbailey1597]

Well spotted!!

[@ThePhotogalleria]

If I could play like that, I would never leave home

[@jarilouhelainen51]

Indeed!

[@zachhaywood1564]

Facts!

[@_thevaporz]

Herbie was trappin' before Timbaland and that ASR10/ Motif, Pharell, Ryan Leslie stuff. Hearing Quincy and Herbie laughing and being so giddy about new technology during that grooving jam session is priceless. Pure musical enjoyment. These guys are LEGENDS of music. Such a sick video! Thanks for sharing! That 2:30 mark where they set up the jam and laugh in excitement is such a cool feeling. Quincy bouncing on the floor. As the kids say, "That's what's up."

[@MRMONOPOLYization]

The little lick at the beginning was straight gold.

[@Arc.hitectureMusic]

Boy, Herbie sure can articulate when he talks. Most musicians fall apart in front of a camera, Herbie speaks like hes talking right to you. Awesome video, man I wish I had all of those vintage synths and samplers.

[@tylee5291]

THIS is what makes KZbin worth having in the world!!!! And Herbie started out as one of the BEST pianists playing for Miles and Blue Note records. What growth!!

[@juanespinosa1259]

Nice combination, producer, composer, ochestra leader and coolest dude on the block, Quincy Jones and one of the best keyboard players ever, Herbie Hancock. And the most underrated synthesizer ever, the Fender Chroma Polaris and the most difficult of them all, the CMI Fairlight. It took experienced producers like Trevor Horn and Herbie Hancock a dedicated engineer to operate it. But the digital-analog converters on this machine were second to none (even up to today's standards), providing it a very rich sound. You could make an enitre album on a Fairlight. And many did, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Trevor Horn, Art of Noise, Thomas Dolby, and many others.

[@MRMONOPOLYization]

Juan Espinosa don't forget Geoff Downes ;)

[@brucephoenix3989]

Juan Espinosa Malcolm Cecil.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

Hounds of love is still a cracking fairlight based album. Full of emotion. And Linn drums!

[@oholm09]

And stevie wonder

[@soundsfamilia]

fairlight is the great grandfather of Reason, Fruity Loops, Ableton, Logic and pro tools

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

And very same hardware sampler ever. And software sampler. And romplers, and sample playback synths. Everything we use now is based on that sequencing and sample technology. Than god for the fairlight!

[@elmariachi5133]

Amiga Protracker is.

[@andyrevo1927]

Damn lol

[@birdseyebeats]

All hail the fairlight

[@kollusion1]

You forgot the Daddy of this lot, Cubase.

[@emangroove4566]

Herbie makes some keen observations about Man vs Machine.He's also prophetic about the future innovations. He's is absolutely correct and uses simple logic for all to understand. He" broke it down!!!" These cats need to see this again. I'll bet they'll laugh till the sun comes up!!

[@emangroove4566]

Still relevant!

[@HardcoreNerdTheories]

Relevent now!!

[@stelos485]

I think this is from a Documentary called "I Love Quincy" made by some French guys. Its a brilliant behind the scenes look at production and Quincy Jones life as it was then (early 80's) Ray Charles , Henry Mancini , James Ingram , Ralph MacDonald,Patti Austin and Michael Jackson of course, are a few of the Artists i remember included. This was one of my favourite clips Thanks for putting it up

[@rsherid]

Link? Where can we watch it?

[@stelos485]

@@rsherid Parts of it are in KZbin mainly clips featuring Michael Jackson. Never had a DVD/Video release probably because of various music rights

[@ram-4]

That's correct - "I Love Quincy" briefly resurfaced on KZbin a few years ago but got pulled down.

[@samadsadiq]

This is one of my favorite through back vids. 2 greats for one thing. And on top of that enjoying technology back when it was taboo to do such. Herbie was so ahead of his time with realizing what was to be. He was an artist that could be playing with a classical Jazz trio one night and the next night do some interstellar Funk vibes. Open minded with music and the art. Ahead of it all to this day. And still doing great pieces for the Planet.

[@vooveks]

I like to come back to this every once in a while. One of my favourite inspirations for both music, and general creative positivity. Charming!

[@robertlandrum1971]

2:30 - 5:10 -- Why the 1980s were AWESOME!

[@bronny_bronny]

Yess

[@teelurizzo8542]

Love that classic '80s sounding patch and progression HH plays @ b0:09-33. I believe Herbie wrote in his auto biography that Quincy actually bought one of the very first ones for something like 80 grand, whereas Hancock himself initially passed due to its cost but then relented and got his. The Fairlight CMI was arguably the top shelf early sampler/work station of the mid 1908s along w/ the even more rare and costly New England Digital Synclavier (which if I'm not mistaken ended up going bankrupt due to the high costs). Lower down the food chain were the E-mu Emulator II and the Kurzweil 240.

[@damo5791]

I watched this clip on TV back in the 80's, have seen it many times since, and still love watching it to this day. And as for that funky bass riff that Herbie plays...its SO damn good!

[@PhilWatson]

This was a great 'one off' show, which I recorded onto vhs when it was first screened on Channel 4 back in 1984...omg!! :/

[@nopopolasturber]

Thanks for the upload! Not a lot of things are better than happy people making music.

[@thejazzenigma]

I can't believe that this is 83, and 25 years later, Quincy presents Herbie with the Album of the Year. Amazing.

[@lanaecruz8219]

I can’t believe your comment was 15 years ago 😮❤

[@1970sChild]

The funk will prevail. Words to live by.

[@neil920]

I agree with you 1000%. I can watch this video over and over and never get tired of it. Two true genius minds at work, a rare find today.

[@HD41117]

There's still something very special about the Fairlight CMI. The dynamic range of it's output stage alone makes it sound like nothing else. Wonderful to see this video. Thanks very much for uploading.

[@dzjackson]

daaaammmnn that beat at 1:30 though.

[@k-leb4671]

Yeah I'm loving that. I want to hear that in a hip hop song.

[@OdinComposer]

Fantastic clip! Made me feel great!

[@wendileona]

A close friend of his once told me how amazing it was to see Herbie work, how involved he got in his music making process, thats love right here, for the work and craft of making music. Remember kids, software and computers dont make you a musician. Herbie was a musician first, and it takes work and dedication.

[@ceeazy1833]

Seeing these two guys just having so much fun and this kind of just positive relationship is so motivating, and so fun to see!

[@truro007]

Two geniuses of music.......amazing guys. Thanks so much for all your wonderful production and music over the last 40 years.

[@monz97]

this is amazing. who would've thought that years later everything that herbie is doing in this video can be done through ONE piece of equipment like those keyboards with the built in computers from Neko Labs (haha if thats how you spell it) this really makes you wonder how music is gonna sound like 20 or 30 years from now

[@RediForKing]

wow, herbie is a genius. That groove is just amazing and to do this at that time, i'm very impressed of his skills. This was the time when music came on a natural way threw analog synthesizers and not threw imulations and it also was the time when music was composed and not just "made".

[@godot5082]

The Fairlight synthesizer was the first digital one, it was a vst in a box.

[@philipplippe3607]

its so beautiful to see, how delighted Quincey sits down next to Herbie as soon he hears how he ist hitting the chords

[@Viktorcrayon]

I can just imagine Herbie calling Quincy over the phone like "come over and see this funky shit i've got!!!" This clip is awesome, and made me happy!

[@takohak6174]

Most beautiful video I have seen in a long time.

[@JohanBrodd]

I just need to say that this synth is one that I wanted to have, but never could have. Yet still today with all these fancy computer instruments this brings back some serious memories.

[@lars1588]

This video has been on KZbin almost as long as I've been alive. Neat.

[@RaptureMusicOfficial]

Both legends! Very interesting and entertaining video!

[@Bzzzpuk]

Man, the groove and melody he creates around 3:00 is AWSOME;

[@JeremyForest]

These two are legendary musicians and producers of modern music! All from Chicago and major influences!

[@SourceRE]

At 5:30, Herbie explains the synth's role in music really well. People that think the machines make the music, don't know what they are talking about.

[@shawnrudiman]

this is absolutely spectacular. you can see the happiness happening there. thata perfect moment. its awe inspiring. two inspirational people doing and having incredible amounts of fun and making things that havent been made before. this is the essense of the future. even 2 decades later. i bow my head to this segment.

[@ColumRogers]

The more I watch these Fairlight demonstrations, the more I have to have one! And Quincy and Herbie would be perfect teachers, kudos to them!

[@nielswil]

There are some great vst's.

[@nickpelkey]

I feel very fortunate to be able to watch this. Don't take this for granted!

[@makepeacenotwar7621]

Doesn't get better than this!

[@kirkstate]

So many jewels in this video. The knowledge of these two and the very wise words of Herbie Hancock

[@eatpeople420]

Yes, these guys are coooool!

[@8dioproductions]

Thk god someone recorded this sweet moment - two geniuses at work

[@asteroido]

The happiness talking about the programs... feelings never change!

[@ArruVision]

This makes me happy on so many levels!

[@pussyfunk-stopputtingthepu2652]

Herbie is the man ! ' love how he uses the pitch bend to create these distorted sounds as he plays ... And, yeah, definitely : the African blood is still here !!!

[@MrAharvey13]

this video is one of the most incredible displays of talent i have ever seen in my life...inspiring

[@matzomaniac]

quincy jones: "the funk will prevail".. hehe, epic :)

[@fradaja]

***** too bad you can't dance

[@romulus_]

***** it's always funny when stupid people open their mouths. very common on youtube.

[@thewhiterat9889]

+Zapp Rogerstein Actually its very stupid.

[@randomraindeer]

man, great stuff. Does anyone know if that jam ever manifested to something more serious? want to hear that riff in high def.

[@ram-4]

It's basically "just Herbie" improvising in his unimitable funky way. Similar-sounding stuff ( = synths + drum machine fusion) can be found on his 1980's albums: Future Shock, Perfect Machine and Sound System.

[@SantoRedentor]

Just saw Herbie live in "Vitoria-Gasteiz(Spain) jazz festival", totally awesome.

[@stefan2serb]

this is incredible!! so happy this is on youtube!

[@MrJsfingers]

Man, that Rhodes Chroma sounds amazing!!!!

[@ISLAInstruments]

what a pair of absolute legends!!!!

[@devmiles]

just amazing! hear these synth sounds.. so much power and soul .. i'm happy that i feel familiar with these times. so much good and interesting music has been made in this era. thank and bless these brothers!

[@bobbylinning2348]

Two musical geniuses at work

[@kingdomofheavenmusic3]

Two legends in the same room doing music and an interviewer that is not pushy. This video is phenomenal 🔥

[@bitsequence]

Back in the days Fairlight was the shit! Hancock is amazing on the keys.

[@claddaghclare22]

This is amazing! Love it!

[@THETBRETT]

Fairlight! Australian!!

Hancock's insight on people blaming the machines for modern music and his views on the use of technology as an instrument is great..

[@pozkyd]

gooodness gracious..this is so gaddamn funky!

[@modifiedcontent]

Great to see these legends as regular dudes playing with stuff :-)

[@Honeymancatgold]

Fred Koke,thank you so much for this!!!

[@VogelFreund]

Saw this on tv a long Time ago. Good to See it here again. Tuns.

[@dvdx87]

I love this man. Thanks Herbie!!!

[@GeorgeHarrysSon]

Thanx, Herbie and Q; and thank God for people as gifted and open and intelligent as they are...if He's [extant in the 1st place] there, watching/listening, but it's Godlike to create, so I'll keep the phrase 'thank God'] There is so much I agree with that they said, especially H.H., about the poor condition of music being blamed on "bad tools" i.e., electronics. What people do with their tool ability [as ever] can be for well or for evil. That iin particular is a great thought.

[@RalfLippold]

Amazing what these guys bring out of plain electric signals:-) Met HerbieHancock back in 1997 in Dresden when he played with WayneShorter at the "Tonne" - a most energizing concert!

[@AtticRecordsOfficial]

I just came! These guys need more respect!

[@spunky221]

When I was 7 I heard Future Shock when it first came out and have been a huge follower of Herbie's works since. I wish real musicians like Herbie received more attention for their talents and abilities.

[@ronwess]

I can't understand how someone could thumbs down this.....These cats are legendary ("" My Enfluences (""

[@FilmerRing]

History in the making right here! Now I have to check out the entire doc.

[@particlejones]

5:40 wooordd respect

[@pyromohanzed]

Even an non-computer musician needs to see this. ALL musicians should see this.

[@JeremyForest]

This is a historic interview of two of Chicago's finest legends of music. I just love how Herbie allows new technology help him create music, while Q is looking on and studying with Herbie.

[@lisafan6365]

It's so cool how they did all this on that old equipment.

[@swatteam2002]

now all you need is a laptop

[@yousufs325]

When production houses were real production "houses"

[@SpartanX360]

Now thats ol skool funkylicious man his music is off da hook i used to break with his beats all the time one of the best songs is Rock it!!!!

[@poeml]

So wonderfully inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@themadsamplist]

2 of my favorite artists/arrangers of ALL time!!

[@strugglebuggietv]

Quincy Jones in the studio geekin' out with Herbie Hancock...Classic!

[@UnchainTheNight1]

epic understatement lol tens and tens of thousands, back in '84 this was state of the art technology, and there are some analogs in there that are still highly sought after.

[@NickAnnies]

Pure quality. The best of the best....

[@bitmap303]

thanks so much for posting this - a beautifully insightful piece of footage, has made my day, and it's only 11am.

[@FedeRhodes]

me too theyre making history there plus having a good time the vibe in there is like DAMMN I cant wait to go to the studio

[@FedeRhodes]

I do to these people change direction of music for ever,so much talent and creativity.and not just that,theres a message in all that music they created,the message of make us feel good.just amazing how they innovated.this is a must see for EVERY musician

[@mossfly2765]

i wish they had the keyboard on the screen digitally like fruity loops.. idk if they do... he did'nt show.. but if they do.. this is more ADVANCED than fruity loops because its touch screen with a pen.. and its the 80s.... weird happy vibe feeling.

[@mattizchilled4041]

and that's why that's is even more inspiring

[@mossfly2765]

not actually quite annoying because ALL of the videos on the fairlight show EVERYTHING accept the keyboard screen. its very STUPID because it has me going CRAZY everytime i think about i so FUCK the fiarlight

[@algreensurdo]

Way ahead of his time. Brilliant

[@TheAtomicSynth]

i hate commenting on the dislikes on vdeos... but how could you possibly dislike this? 2 legends being informative

[@intrsoul]

glorious - thank you so much for posting this

[@cbmuzik3000]

Herbie is a beast! But it's amazing how technology has simplified all of the computer work that went into that time era of music....but musicians like himpaved the way for us

[@CharlesUrich]

I love watching this video

[@ugodaprato]

Due uomini straordinari all'opera!!! Marvellous video, thx for sharing man...

[@Akumalive]

Another Gift from Herbie to us...simply amazing !!