Jeff Beck Talks Music (2013)

'Talks Music' from Abbey Road Studio's London, England.
Broadcast: November 25th, 2013 on Sky Arts TV.
Jeff Beck talks to Malcolm Gerrie about his 50-year career and plays some of his favourite tracks. The musician, who rose to prominence with the Yardbirds before achieving commercial success as an instrumental solo artist, offers an insight into his musical influences and how he became renowned for his virtuosity as a guitarist, receiving worldwide acclaim for his inventive jazz and blues-inspired compositions.
The show featured demonstrations of and or bits of "Where Were You", "Shapes Of Things", "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago", "Heart Full Of Soul", "Train Kept A Rolling", "A Day In The Life" and few more...
The show filmed in front of a live studio audience of aspiring music students and fans, giving them the rare opportunity to pose questions to their idols.
Talks Music feature an hour-long exclusive interview with a guest who has been influential in the music industry. The guests will discuss their passions and inspirations as well as the pressures of the industry.
Malcolm Gerrie, who also acts as executive producer on the programme, said: "When Sky Arts asked me if I'd like to change my day job and talk to some of the coolest artists on the planet, in front of the camera not behind, I was pretty gobsmacked! The whole experience of talking music to some of my personal music heroes has been a labour of love and I'm delighted that ...Talks Music will be part of a channel so committed to music and musicians."
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[@61stratman]

I keep returning to this video every now and then. What an amazing musician Jeff Beck was, he is like an endless river of inspiration and light for me. Whenever I need to reconnect to life, I listen to Jeff Beck. We’ll miss him forever. Thanks to Jeff for leaving behind this incredible body of music for generations to come and appreciate it. God Bless Jeff Beck …. Amen 🙏

[@NothingMaster]

A supernatural guitar genius and a most decent and generous human being. RIP

[@graemeyetts3465]

An intelligent humble man. Greatly appreciated and missed.

[@gastoner27]

Was a terrible lost. Everytime i see to jeff playing is magic. RIP.

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

🙏💜🙏

[@slydogtom]

Hearing him was even better, 😊 sorry I just wanted to make you laugh. I miss him too.

[@mirrortime]

He's gone but we still have the amazing music he left us!

[@koslover]

He was the greatest. Unbelievable skills and musical expression. There will never be a second Jeff Beck. Rest in peace .....

[@autk]

Well said, absolutely agree, there is no other position.

[@mikepretorius6350]

Would not use the term greatest but he brought something unique like Hendrix, would not call him the greatest either, they do different stuff !

[@autk]

He's the best that ever picked up a six string and every professional guitarist that isn't green with envy and jealously knows this, no question about it

[@rogerkeime1925]

I agree on a level with les paul for innovation, unequaled in playing talent, also a superb songwriter.

[@jimfladwood4393]

Jeff Beck, A music treasure. When you get to work at that level,it looks amazing and easy! So guilted,all things great in the music world 🌎 R.I.P. Our friend!💔☮️✌️

[@gregmason2208]

Jeff Beck has always been God to me. I have played lead guitar in bands for 40 yrs and picked up some of the things he used to do. However, he is a magician that no one can emulate. So original and iconic. He rips that guitar from pure beauty to violent sounds that no one can seem to achieve. The day I heard of his untimely departure shattered me to the core.

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

This was a fabulously laid back interview❤ He was so humble and nice guy. I watched an interview with Eric Clapton. He was still recovering from COVID and went to see Jeff in the hospital. He had no idea how sick he was until he walked in and saw all the tubes. When he left he got very emotiona,l When he died he went thru depression. He said Jeff Beck WAS the greatest guitarist in history. The day of his funeral he told Jeffs wife that some of the quitar legends just got together and was going to do a tribute to Jeff at Albert Hall in London. She told him that would be absolutely wonderful. R.I.P Jeff Beck. We were so blessed to have both you and your talent.❤❤

[@mikelundquist4596]

I'm 63 and been a fan since I was a teen. I still want to be able to play like him when I grow up.

[@anitarasmussen5048]

Me too.

[@frankhoulihanfh4972]

❤

[@frankfunicello550]

Sorry folks, no offense, but it can never happen. He was 1 of 1

[@mikelundquist4596]

@@frankfunicello550 yes, true. But it's something to aspire to.

[@dmsill1]

don't we all...

[@NHfiddle]

I must've watched this at least 20 times by now, it never ceases to amaze me what kind of player Jeff is Every time he picks up a guitar he pulls the emotion out of me, making me a better player and broadening my horizons as a musician. I know he's been gone a couple of months now but his music will live on forever. RIP Jeff Beck, the "master of the stratocaster."

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

Well said , lad. THE most important musician in my whole life !! Changed me and .u playing abilities, Forever!

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

I , too , will Miss him FOREVER

[@chrispage2782]

Right??? Well put, Paul…

[@panicandfreakout-]

DAMN I MISS HIM !

[@larungbatojutsu2427]

Even i am as tone deaf person and recently exposed (2021) to jeff back songs and play feels so sad for his departure can't imagine how much loss a guitarist feel towards his departure. Farewell legends, you may be gone but your masterpiece will all be forever

[@billbliss2500]

What a privilege it was to have watched this! Thank You!

[@carolbroome6559]

I just love Jeff Beck🥰 I’m so sad he is gone to soon💔

[@hollandguitars7086]

This video made me happy but also so sad at the same time. Funny how emotions work. I had the privilege of seeing him some years back here in NZ, I will never forget that night, it was a surprise outing from my wife & she kept it quiet for some time. It was certainly a surprise and one I cherish🙂

[@user-fo5pd5ul3f]

Wow! Just unbelievable! Thank you Jeff Beck for the amazing musical ear candy! RIP dear Sir!

[@billpholde4816]

Where Were You, the music he played at 17:41, is incredibly touching. It sounds like eternity and makes me miss the people I've lost but, there's hope in there too.

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

🙏🔥🙏

[@Stereostupid]

Where were you? My favorite melody

[@mikebrown9850]

There is no comparison of Jeff Beck to any other guitarist or musician. He was his own genre! RIP Maestro!

[@dalian1993]

Born in 56 ive heard all the great rock and jazz guitarists. Just my opinion,but JB is the greatest because he can play anything and everything with feeling

[@wimwilms1424]

I broke out in tears, listening his music today. What a great guy he was! He was a singer and the guitar was his voice.

[@markstevens6568]

So unbelievably modest - what a star. Probably the greatest of them all. Bless you Jeff.

[@Kbb1957]

I'm not a musician, but I've been mesmerized by the uniqueness of Jeff Beck's talent. This explains it all to me. What an incredible, deep-dive interview into the series of events that went into the creation of such a rare talent. Gone way too soon. RIP, Jeff Beck. You are sorely missed...

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

Karen ~ Jeff also did much session work , that's just amazing also : Roger Waters , Frankie's House ...many more. Simply irreplaceable !

[@kathleensalazar5222]

Definitely

[@Steve.Dennis]

I think that is possibly the greatest interview of a guitarist I’ve ever seen! Absolutely brilliant.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

Definitely ❤

[@PhukIT1865]

I don't need to listen to Jeff Beck "talk" about music, I just need to listen to him play music. HE IS MUSIC

[@chromedreamer]

Well, he also plays the guitar in between the talks...

[@bryantcochran5065]

Jeff Beck, was and always will be the guitar God. No one can compare. Rip Jeff.

[@chunyemalerguognimamuol2506]

Miss you so much, Jeff…

[@user-ly7iy7tr2c]

Англия это злобные политиканы и великие музыканты.

[@davidedge6512]

I once had the pleasure of seeing him Live in Linz, Austria. When he played “Women of Ireland”, I cried. Beautiful.

[@PeterKKraus]

​@@user-ly7iy7tr2cRussia is evil politicians, bad musicians and great hockey players. 😅

[@jurgenblick5491]

I miss you Jeff. The first time I heard I said to myself this is how I want play

[@davidratcliffe1]

It starts with desire. Then you must have the dedication and devotion. He had it all. I must’ve seen him eight or nine times in my life here in the states Every time was better than the last. I saw him two nights in a row in 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall at the end of May and the beginning of June. And then he dies in 2023 on Rod Stewart’s birthday. Yeah I fucking cried. One of a kind.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment in the life of my lifetime hero. There is and only will be one Jeff Beck.

[@jjmuni]

As George Harrison once Said: “He is the music. You can see when he enters the room. He doesn’t need a guitar.” But when he took one on it was just beyond. Saw him twice in concert. The only great guitar that never got boring. Lovely man to listen to and to watch. The pinnacle of what one can achieve on guitar.

[@kathleensalazar5222]

missed seeing him play in my area then he was gone, biggest regret, damn I miss & love❤ himhe was just 8 years older then me been fan since thexvery beginning 💔 ❤❤❤😊

[@Richard-mh5ll]

Harrison was a beautiful spirit

[@Kestrel-zc1du]

what a musician! what a guitar researcher! and what a man he was! RIP Jeff, we miss You!

[@MrEst1953]

Please God make this Genius very very happy in heaven. Very sad to see him go . God bless this guitar Genius Jeff you are a legacy player. RIP GENIUS

[@gazelam]

The performance of “Where Were You” never fails to move me. I’m sitting here weeping after that. Jeff is among the very greatest on anybody’s short list, but he is my favorite by far.

[@leonardomagosso4434]

There are so many good things said by thousands of his followers... Original and unique Jeff Beck he was and always will be the best guitarist that ever existed. Rest in peace Jeff. We all miss you. Leonardo

[@kathleensalazar5222]

absolutely missed him when he played in my area in October, damn biggest regret , what a great guitarist 🎸 the best ever tyxxfir sharing, ❤️ hearing him talk, been fan since then beginning, Ibmiss him so much

[@cliffdavis5244]

Hands-down, Jeff Beck is a genius on the guitar! He developed his own style uncopiable! RIP gone too soon…

[@keithriches3870]

Britain's great guitarist, born to be unbeatable, sadly missed and forever loved.😢

[@greyjay9202]

What the world lost when Jeff died, is immeasurable. One of the greatest guitarists of all time. Jazz, Rock, North African, Blues, Flamenco, Funk, Classical, Folk -- he knew it all. A creative powerhouse.

[@terrydactyl868]

The world has seen some great guitarists and I take nothing away from them by saying Jeff was a legend. He was the guitarist's guitarist. He never stopped experimenting with sound and music genre. He could play anything and make it look effortless. We have lost the man but he left us a treasure chest full of his priceless work.

[@abrazalves]

Unique maestro Jeff Beck. One of the best of the world. Thank we have he last two concerts in europe and America with the iconic/charismatic Johnny Depp....what amazing concerts of these two friends for life.

[@morleymarcella3122]

Long live the King of the Strat! 🎸🎼🇨🇦

[@GlenBraeDude]

In the annals of post WWII music Jeff Beck will sit atop the Pantheon of great musicians/guitarists having truly mastered his craft. I think of the likes of Oscar Peterson, Miles, Trane, Parker, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, John McLaughlin, The Beatles, Jimi to name a few and yes, Jeff will be on that special list too. One must realize he gave us nearly 60 years of pushing the envelope with his guitar. 60 years not wasted on resting on his laurels. 60 years of great music. And I'm fortunate to have lived through all of that, to bear witness, to have so enjoyed seeing him perform a few times live and up close. Thanks for that, Jeff, rip.

[@ericmay4905]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@jimlewis3306]

His is the only version of Little Wing I've heard that touches Jimi's. He nails the feeling and the sound of the song, and I've never heard that done by others. Then he talks about how he never got over his lack of confidence, how he always has to reassure himself of his worth. Dude, amazing. Just amazing.

[@wizrom3046]

Agreed! Lots of players have fingers that move fast, but it is the precious few whos fingers can weave that magic expressiveness.

[@mattgwardesq]

I dunno.... SRV could nail Jimi pretty well.

[@jimlewis3306]

YMMV, @mattgwardesq, after all, it's music! To me, SRV added flashes & flourishes that are more of the head than the heart. Jimi was singing about his love, and there's a purity and tenderness there that I don't hear in most of his other music. No doubt that SRV is great, but to me he's flashier and Jimi got straight to it.

[@Richard-mh5ll]

@@servethesongsSRV worshiped Johnny Winter another Texas guitar slinger.

[@danvitco771]

Amongst guitarists, Jeff Beck is one of one.

[@MHen]

Many were / or are called. But only one was chosen. Jeff Beck - the best of the best. R.I.P. venerable master.

[@wooliegeek]

I’m not crying, you are. Ugh, this was so tough to watch. I adore Mr Beck and his music.

[@gregcharles999]

When he said Blow by Blow was his favorite album, I can’t believe that the crowd sat quietly, are they daft? That is a milestone in music, rock or jazz. RIP Jeff

[@melodymakermark]

Kind of a polite, reserved crowd and setting I guess. Blow by Blow is a masterpiece, and his biggest seller. Jeff is no doubt proud of Guitar Shop as well, and rightfully so.

[@michaelcopps5683]

Wore that eight track 😅cassette out. O.D'd on "listening" again😊

[@ianhansen6840]

That album is as good today as ever. I've heard it since the late 90s.

[@marionodom9585]

"Blow by Blow" has been in my Top 10 since it's release. Beck created a new genre.

[@marionodom9585]

"Blow by Blow" has been in my Top 10 favorite albums for 48 years.

[@shorerocks]

I play guitar for over 40 years now, and growing up in the 80s hard rock frenzy, never "got" Beck. But I did catch up later. What a player. THE guitar player, to me, for rock.

[@TheNaturalust]

I never try to play like Jeff. He's just so out there and such a master of technique it is pure magic. And I don't ever want to think of it as anything but magic. So I just breathe a big sigh of relief that I don't have to learn what he's doing and have decided to just accept it as magic. RIP Jeff

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

Well put !

[@afriendafanforever1730]

I absoloutely agree. We should never try to copy or touch the magic. We should only ever appreciate the magic, let it inspire and touch our emotions to create our own magic too, if we can. Should we ever touch the magic, what it was that you loved, will never be the same again. That wonderment should always remain with this Magician of Music. Just leave the magic where it lives, with this wonderful person! ❤️

[@TheNaturalust]

@@afriendafanforever1730 Yep.

[@patrickhepburn50]

An amazing guitarist who was introduced to me by best friend of 50 years, a guitarist himself who lost his fight against cancer in 2021. Both are missed deeply! RIEP Lester and Jeff❤❤❤

[@davidedge6512]

The man who took the guitar to places no-one had or has ever been before.

[@fernandes5986]

I still find hard to believe Jeff's gone.

[@Ojb_1959]

Stellar interview 🤫

[@jamesfarrington9030]

I still cant believe hes gone. Damn.

[@martinspencer366]

What amazes me is the sheer effortlessness of his playing of different styles. That's what thousands of hours of structured practice sounds like.

[@johnjones9750]

A true genius. A beautiful person.

[@mjmack7353]

My God, tears in my eyes, what a great loss, no one can make their guitar talk & sing like Jeff did! His playing guitar strings dug on your heart & emotions. . . 🎶🎸🎶 And such a humble, funny & fun man. Rest easy Mistro! 🕊🦅🕊🦅🕊🦅

[@cynthiahoard183]

I saw you MANY years ago...live!!!!

[@stefanhall3219]

When I was a teenager in 1968, I never would have dreamed that a Rock Guitar Geezer would be loved by everybody with ears in the world!

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Miss his guitar; i want Jeff 'back'!

[@stephaniefagan3584]

He just described his music perfectly: “endless colour”. Spot on…

[@1960taylor]

Jeff is the GOAT

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

What a humble, lovely guy. Great interview. Jeff is sadly missed. I hate it when the old British rockers leave us. We need them, to inform and inspire the young ones, more than ever.

[@KentGaugenmaier-gq3gf]

....MORE , Than Ever 💜

[@troutriver58]

what a wonderful gift, especially now that we've lost him

[@duncansmith8992]

Thank goodness this has been released in its entirety. I had this recorded on my broadband box…….right up till I upgraded the broadband, and it was lost !! A brilliant record of Jeff’s genius and a great, grown up interview like we used to get

[@nolanyoung4480]

Breathtaking as always. Forever he will be missed. Truly sent from heaven. Interesting that he said his back up guitarist is 20 times better than him,what a humble man.

[@buschovski1]

7:08 "Can you give us a little demo?" Jeff was already reaching for his guitar. I love that.

[@DougFMcDermott]

Awesome interview Malcolm, really did your homework on Jeff, kept the interview rolling and put Jeff at ease, you could see he was stoked to show his abilities, cudos!🎉🎉

[@sporque]

I miss him so much. Jimi and Jeff changed what people heard from guitars forever.

[@OldRunt]

I miss Jeff so much. Such a kind and humble soul.

[@abw48]

A Gentleman in very way... This is my generation and we are all leaving the Planet now and leaving great works of Music behind... Glad I was born in 1948 and grew listening to guys like Jeff Beck throughout my youth in the UK.

[@fredfungalspore]

I often wonder when a gifted person such as Jeff Beck... leaves this world where does all that God given talent go.?? It's such a great loss to humanity that someone God Given talent is lost forever .....I Miss His Music So Much 🙏

[@michaelhirstny]

What a loss. There is technique that has left this world and a heart of gold that will never be replaced. RIP

[@cynthiahoard183]

Unbelievable!!!

[@mant2007]

So emotional watching this wonderful interview. Saw Jeff playing with the Tridents as a teenager and many times since. He was always destined to be a wonderful guitarist but his humility and generosity to his fellow musicians is second to none. The sadness of his passing is indescribable as he was still at the cutting edge of new music, all we can do is be thankful that we were around to share in his life and music. RIP Jeff

[@ThePinkfloyde]

RIP my man ❤

[@tonylocke1214]

Despite its massive overuse, their really is only one word to encapsulate the talent, and creativity of Jeff Beck. And that word is genius.

[@tonylocke1214]

*there. My apologies

[@pabloperez4063]

Like Woody Allen

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

He plays the music of the spheres. It’s otherworldly

[@slimfire5475]

Just a AMAZING video and a AWESOME Guitar Player and we will always have his music. Rest in peace Jeff.

[@allenhindsguitar]

totally the best....doesnt matter what genre... jeff emotes so much emotion, and soul and improvised genius..it IS what music is all about at its essence

[@martinspencer366]

The bloke was just magical. There's no other way to describe him. And a superb human being to boot.

[@brendashotwell1405]

What a wizard he was 😮😊

[@tommcdonald2805]

Man, I loved his humble and honest answer about confidence….surprised to hear that with all that talent he still struggled with confidence

[@emilyoshiro]

Great clip, we don’t get much quality programming over here in the states. Thanks

[@LeeGee]

18:00 -- blimey... what astonishing playing. I'm a grown man, I need to dry my eyes and wipe my nose. Thank you very much for uploading this.

[@LeeGee]

Oh dear: A Day In The Life, and I'm off again...!

[@jdgoodwin3136]

A turning point in my life was the first time I heard Blue Wind. I was 16 and rather one-dimensional when it came to music. I was at a concert waiting for a band to come on stage. In the meantime, they were playing a new record through the stacks. I asked a friend what that incredible song was. It was the aforementioned Blue Wind. It blew my mind and opened up new horizons into jazz for me. Soon afterward I was listening to everything from Frank Zappa and Chick Corea, to Bill Evans and Miles Davis. For that, I will be forever grateful to Jeff Beck. Oh, the band finally did come on stage. Led Zeppelin.

[@richardlynch5632]

Becks Bolero...5 half steps never sounded better...!!!😃👍

[@RocketKirchner]

Jeff Beck has always been the greatest of them all .

[@hamptonmanufacturing3566]

Wow!!....... Just wow!!!

[@martymcpeak4748]

Rest In Peace Maestro Beck. that my friends is what mastery of the instrument and expression of emotion looks and sounds like.

[@redguitar6062]

I think I cry every time

[@kent6619]

17:35 Love seeing the smiles on people's faces as he plays this. That kind of playing goes through the ears and straight into to your soul. Almost unbelievable how it can immediately bring tears.

[@mccloysong]

His nuances with harmonics, whammy bar and volume knob create gorgeously haunting tones 17:39 why he will always be a gift.

[@christianboddum8783]

Masterclass!!!

[@paulroberts1000]

It's been a real treat... how lucky we all were to have you around.

[@tedmeehan6134]

Miss him. Great to hear him in this great interview.

[@johnmitchelljr]

I thank the musical gods for giving us Mr. Beck. I hate them for taking him away before me. Thanks very much for sharing. A true musical genius.

[@erneibollmtt1263]

I was looking this full Interview every where. Thank you. ❤

[@MrMaynardWR]

The interviewer should have given Jeff an opportunity to expand on his John McLaughlin reference. McLaughlin's influence on Jeff was pivotal in his exploration of fusion jazz

[@melmel075]

that rendition of A Day In The Life though! 😱

[@raymondbludoomanscibran5334]

🎶😪🎸He was an extraordinary gentleman who had an extraordinary gift throughout his extraordinary life! "You don't miss your water until the well runs dry"! This 'Gearhead Guitarist' is fondly remembered & deeply missed!😢💔 Rest In Peace my Brother, Rest In Peace!🎸😪🎶

[@Turybegood]

You can tell the passion and love Jeff had for the guitar and music. His approach for guitar was very different from others, always in the search of new sounds,trying to be different and unique from everybody else.He had a mastery on different styles and thecnics. Thank you Mr Beck RIP

[@gillianfayreid6727]

Wow bloody amazing thank you

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Never got over being confident..oh my an unique astounding guitarist. Once I heard him on Having a Rave Up on the Yardbirds...I could not believe as to what I was hearing..I've been a fan boy every since.So sad he's gone.I was devastated upon hearing the news of his passing. Still am.But he left us a astonishing legacy..a true one of a kind.May he rest in peace 🙏 🕊 ☮ Jeff Beck 🙏.

[@marvinc9994]

Jeff - what a delightful guy - and clearly, a Musician's Musician!

[@billypater5287]

He CHANGED THE MEANING OF THE GUITAR 🎸 HIS POWERFUL INSTREMENTRLEST JUST SWEEPS YOU AND SENDS CHILLS DOWN YOUR SPINE 😮 LIVE IN CONCERT IN BOSTON WAS A UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET SS LONG AS I LIVE HE WILL BE MISSED TERRIBLE 😞 GOD BLESS JEFF BECK 🎸🙏

[@jonathanwebb3035]

What an excellent interview! Jeff is irreplaceable and greatly missed! ❤