Julian Lage - Chanting (Ornette Coleman Cover)

One of Julian's favorite songs of all time - Ornette Coleman’s “Chanting” from the album 'Virgin Beauty.'
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[@capitannemo11]

I picked up the guitar again because of Julian's music. That sense of freedom in his music reminded me of why I fell in love with the guitar the first time.

[@nonchai]

[@kevinrh9143]

Same exact thing happened to me

[@tzyoci]

me too

[@Lunathewolf93334]

Agreed. Built a fender champ clone and got a tele. Can't play like him, but it's nice to try!

[@capitannemo11]

@@Lunathewolf93334 nice setup. Finding joy in the act of playing is what matters. Having a plan to get better is not a bad idea

[@RaiceGeriko]

This reminds me of the kind of stuff we used to hear on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. It's just so good and wholesome. When you're a kid, you don't realize how exceptional the musicians and the music was on that show. But looking back--this is it, man. This is that sound that belongs in public space.

[@brucegelman5582]

Easily has become one of the finest craftsmen in the world.THIS IS WHAT THE GUITAR WAS MEANT TO BE ABOUT.

[@EthWe]

God I wish I was his neighbour.

[@spritemakergager]

honestly property value should go WAY up around this man

[@AslanJazzLan]

I wish I was his boyfriend.

[@GabeHelma]

Hahaha!

[@viana8524]

I wish I was his neighbour too! Love his sonha! Lol, congrats from Brazil!

[@TheVinciol]

I wish I was Julian Lage

[@GregWallis]

It's the phrasing that gets to me. Sublime to the point of breathlessness.

[@harrymarshall7899]

Articulation too - truly highlights the importance of being able to play one note better than the next guy can play ten

[@arianluna4548]

Bravo ! Real music , NO TRICKS, no out of this world pedal board, no copying other guitarist’s. You have your own “voice” and you are constantly improving. Thank you.

[@martinserrato6486]

I can't get this sublime melody out of my head. I keep humming it during the day. Sometimes I just close my eyes, hum it, and pretend everything is right with the world.

[@BenoitXVIII]

It is very inspired by Adios Nonino of Astor Piazzolla (chorus)

[@TimBeauBennett]

What I really love about JL is how he elevates tunes out of a typical 'genre' or stylistic classification. Not that it particularly matters, but there'd be very few people not into Jazz who would identify this performance as having roots in the jazz tradition. His music really benefits from that approach I think.

[@gringochucha]

Yep, Bill Frisell often plays like that as well.

[@MatiasMarcos78]

Check out "Adios Nonino" (Piazzolla)

[@rickjones8016]

He's such a wonderfully talented young man, he's a worthy successor to the likes of Christian, Montgomery, Burrell, Green and Hall.....it's just so much fun to watch him grow....attaway Julian, keep it coming!!!! And thank you!!

[@mrarturmeireles]

What about Bill Frisell

[@hackdog69]

@@mrarturmeireles what about him?

[@JGallard]

@@mrarturmeireles He is in his own category of greatness, and is still touring

[@Rods52]

One of the most beautiful things I have heard in a long time.........

[@kantvishi]

Everything about Julian Lage is outstanding.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

This guy TRULY makes it look easy - but what he plays is INSANELY difficult - masterful player !!

[@mhartain5848]

One of the most beautiful, creative and moving solo guitar performances I've experienced in my many trips around the sun. Truly indescribable. My guitars are all for sale (cheap).

[@chuckmcandrew1419]

Price? And location

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

Nice to see you back on the tele Julian. My number one influence for getting myself one.

[@PhilTaylorGuitar]

Genius. It's surely time for a solo electric album of this sort of stuff...........

[@DavorMatosevic]

I enjoy your playing so much these days while recovering from recent injuries. There is something healing in the way you express the music.

[@dumena]

I love the way he works. He seems entirely independant and free in his choices.Since so many years I follow his work and keep being fascinated. Joy.

[@aeroprojects]

This is a demonstration of how intention is so much important when in comes to music. Thank you sir, as always.

[@craiglizt8074]

When you watch someone do something so well and are driven to tears.

[@johnthomasguitar]

Stunning. Thank you Julian and Ornette.

[@zorcorcvg]

These chord voicings exemplify all the best sounds a guitar can hope to produce. I am stunned each time I hear his guitar playing.

[@zorcorcvg]

Also, that ascending lick at 3:12 blew my mind. Wow!

[@eugenestein278]

I think I just witnessed perfection. The level of musicianship by JL is stratospheric. I am so glad we have videos and recordings of his genius for posterity. We are witnessing the greatest guitarist of our lifetime.

[@markholter5687]

agreed

[@chrism582]

he keeps exploring the unexplored sides of tele and electric guitars in general from the 50s era thank you Julian Lage :)

[@Ironworthstriking]

It's funny because Teles were originally marketed to Jazz players in the 50s. That's what that oft-forgotten neck pickup is all about!

[@RiperSnifle]

Many jazz players use teles/strats, it's certainly not unexplored! Ted greene, Nir felding, Herb ellis, Bill frisell, Ed Bickert, Jim campilongo, just to name a few...

[@teddypantelas]

You’re right about that. I didn’t know Herb Ellis played a tele, I’ll have to look out for that. Their such a versatile guitar. Like Ed Bixkert Jillian Lage is doing something new with it. This solo piece was too much!

[@chrisandersen5635]

Not unexplored. Just unknown. Otomo Yoshihide! For example.

[@waterguyroks]

I don't think that's a Telecaster, though it's obviously the same shape. I have no idea what guitar that is, looks like a P90 on the neck which I haven't seen, and the headstock is blank. Might be something custom Julian had built

[@mirabondarev8646]

Вы потрясающий музыкант и гитарист. Слышать вашу музыку невероятное удовольствие. Я рад что живу в одно время с такими выдающимися музыкантами как Вы.Спасибо за настоящее искусство, да Благословит вас Бог)

[@grahamaldridge]

I’ve just come back to this after a year, having been lucky enough to see Julian in London again a week ago. This is just beautiful. There’s so much emotion in his playing. Honestly brought me close to tears.

[@michaelrainbow4203]

This is pure magic.

[@elahem6940]

Glad to see some appreciation for Ornette's later era Prime Time music

[@JebMcIntyre]

There is no better player that I know of. What remarkable sensitivity and artistry.

[@tommyheg8258]

Julian keeps inspiring everyone

[@bautihildmann3470]

no podes tocar tan hermoso

[@christopherfederici2776]

I just love this guy so much. Absolutely killin' it Julian.

[@manuelsegura7573]

Goosebumps.... when music goes that deep you know it is a success..

[@pablofar77]

Arranca como el tema de piazolla ! 👏👏👏

[@gakraus3195]

Just one guy, an electric guitar and WOW, amazing.

[@blacksalamann]

Just fucking wow man...I know there are a lot of really good guitar players out there but a lot of them are really really cold. You truly bring out the music from your heart and that is the most important part. Thanks for keeping the guitar going forward.

[@stravaign]

Never heard that tune before. Just bought the album. Beautiful Mr Lage.

[@alexfvcruz]

to have no fret buzz with those huge finger stretches is just insane

[@thomasszejnmann3917]

This is true, his technique is fantastic. But his fretboard has Jumbo frets, that makes it easier. It is not necessary to touch the strings exactly behind the frets.

[@julienz2024]

one at 1:45 ! just being silly ;-) his music is beautiful

[@mannoplanet]

great player but I think guitarists with such long fingers should be made to play guitars with longer necks like a baritone to give the rest of us a chance.

[@owenhu9465]

@@julienz2024 that isn't even that hard. but 0:31 is literally impossible

[@julienz2024]

@@owenhu9465 no i was talking about the fret buzz, not the stretch. 😉😂

[@LoveTheRhythm]

Julian Lage makes me cry for joy

[@juliak_covers6015]

If someone asked me what's the music, I would show Julian's solo pieces like this one. Incredible. Thanks Julian for your music!

[@javierrodriguez4218]

Beautiful, it reminds me of the melody of Adios Nonino from Piazzolla.

[@pepepepe9682]

Yes, i thought the same

[@briandennehy6380]

Out of this world. Makes the difficult stuff look so effortless

[@stevecomins7837]

Thank you for giving us this moment of pathos, peace and joy. I started playing in 64, moved to Santa Rosa in 80 and sadly only crossed paths at Tall Toad when I was testing guitars and he came in for a lesson. In 72 I went to Ali Akbar Khan College studying Indian Classical Music and believe with my scalloped fingerboard, custom light gauge strings, 50+ years of technical practice can harness the beauty of ALAP when the structure of the Raga is slowly revealed. Think of a beautiful women slowly removing her glove never to quick to reveal all her beauty. Thank you Julian for the grace of your playing and expression. Peace brother.

[@SeanAsheOfficial]

Ahhh so beautiful! Always a good day when there's a new Julian video to enjoy

[@murattaner7384]

Glad to know that Chanting is someone else' s favorite song. I recommend everyone who listens to this version to go and listen to Ornette s original (1988) to be amazed by its simple greatness. And also pay attention to his coloring the sound (on Trumpet!!!!) and the fact that he chose NOT to improvise on this composition a seemingly simple 1 4 5 in A flat Major. P.S. I once told Ornette that he should be in the Talent Deserving Wider Recognition category on Trumpet in DownBeat polls. İncredibly difficult trumpet playing considering timing and tone colors.

[@MatiasMarcos78]

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[@MatiasMarcos78]

It seems that Ornette fell asleep after listening to Astor Piazzolla's Adios Nonino, he woke up the next day saying "oh! I think I have a unique melody" 😂😂😂

[@jbar260d2]

yes please more of this daily please oh please more of this....

[@toobboob4u]

Oh my Lord. That brought me to tears.

[@wisecountryman49]

I just love it when you play the tely🫶🏻

[@michaelvogt-gitarre9096]

Sometimes I believe that a truth musician don't need many sounds... the sound are his fingers and his heart and soul...

[@fastjazz]

Ornette Colman with a slight twang! Ingenious!! Beautifully played as always.

[@TimLerchGuitar]

Beautiful!

[@jorgetenamusic]

I just keep coming back, so beautiful!!

[@pedroagustinmelo9195]

Some parts of the melody sound like "Adiós Nonino" from Astor Piazzolla

[@matiguitarra]

Me paso lo mismo , escuche al gran Astor ! Saludos desde Argentina !

[@sparkster65]

Love that Piazzolla ditty!!!!!!!

[@pik20glide]

Verdade! Não somente as notas, mas a atmosfera.

[@gabys2]

Damn, good ears!

[@matiasburgosguitarra]

yeap

[@urieldress7559]

saludos desde Argentina ,Julian.

[@FrancescoGuardi]

Never showing amazing skills just only because he can do it. Always his own true music. He's a solitaire...

[@jesusignacio9715]

Julian, you are incredible period.

[@tten8192]

Greatest guitar player of our generation

[@mq6765]

Hermoso...

[@jnproductions5116]

abraham lincoln is really making some beautiful music

[@jumboshrimp5193]

Laughing my fuckin ass off!!!!!

[@uberjam-sam8512]

It would be funny if you and I were sitting in the back of the class and in walks the high school substitute teacher, but, I mean, did you actually listen to this?

[@mwpv11]

Great arrangement style and technique on a beautiful song. What pickup are you using on the neck?

[@jackkovar7806]

lol mate

[@LucasPreti]

THATS WHERE I KNOW HIM FROM

[@bullymonkeybaby9000]

Smooth feeling. Keep making music for the world.

[@ilikechicken8403]

So beautiful you are an inspiration Julian.

[@javierayala_]

Wow, thanks for this timeless journey. Thank you very very much.

[@ctraltu]

wow .... pure and fantastic

[@BachtotheFutureBWV]

this was so good it made me cry.

[@huwe4517]

amazing

[@jakehahn2457]

so fun to watch.

[@ricardosilveira3dart]

Best guitarist of my generation!

[@SongMakerNYC]

i don't know anyone among guitarists besides julian, who can play with such passion and mastery ...but there's this russian classical pianist michael pletnev, that cat also has that "extra mile or two" under his belt...etc....etc.

[@rivalconsoles_music]

the softness of the very end is so powerful!

[@gerardlee4319]

That little octave (or not) run up at 2:40 or so; gosh. The blackguard is a remarkably versatile instrument, great work Julian from a fan of what you do best.

[@isabellaribeiro9975]

Woooow

[@silvanalazzuri914]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@ancoopa]

OMG. So beautiful.

[@gustavolagues9523]

gracias Julian maravilloso intérprete con una sensibilidad y un sonido excelente tremendo👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@lucasburgueno7935]

Beautiful, cheers From uruguay

[@thealvarezguitar]

1:56 damn... so good

[@ForcedMemeIsAMeme]

No kidding -- what WAS that?

[@andrewvosikes2247]

~Beautiful~

[@Draxtor]

wonderful!!!

[@laminebaazi4376]

magnifique.

[@paolofrigeriomusic3691]

very good feeling and vibrations. we need music like that and music like that help us in our evolution in better human beings. thanks a lot mr Lage Paolo fro Italy

[@federicofranceszarco9002]

MAGNÍFICA, gracias

[@es0r1an0]

Incredible

[@djw8133]

Barolo, the finest wine and good friends together , that's what this feels like . Peace

[@passenger128]

You took me on a journey right there, thank you (:

[@Chaosdude341]

Truly incredible.

[@qwargy]

Beautiful..

[@MrLuba6a]

That's it-nothing more to add 👍 👏

[@tilenious]

Oh, man! This is awesome and I love this high precision playing on a telecaster. Makes my day whenever Julian posts some solo stuff!

[@teddypantelas]

Absolutely gorgeous! And what you do during the solo is so new and refreshing that I had no idea it was even coming. Thank you Julian for playing your heart and soul on this one!

[@LeoAmuedo]

Beautiful Julian!!!! As always 💚

[@AndreMachadogt]

I'm amazed by it

[@leoxgiusti]

Mamma mia. Bellissimo

[@1dnd2dnd3and4]

An inspiration.

[@grahamaldridge]

Another absolute triumph of beauty, melody and deftness of touch. Absolutely stunning. I need an album of this. Just you and the guitars.

[@gaboogablah]

I have a Valencia classical acoustic guitar and it's fantastic.

[@NunoFernandesGuitar]

Beautiful.

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Absolutely amazingly beautiful!!! You Sir made an early morning getting ready for work much better and easier, less stress and confusion!! Bravo and Well Done!!! Plz keep 'em coming, God knows we need it!!

[@gregedenfield1080]

you are more amazing each time I have opportunity to see you perform, thank you Julian.

[@WillowsGuitar]

feel be comforted~

[@videovuer]

Beautiful. Just right for late afternoon in Limboland.

[@qeuqheeg222]

Such great talent...and that guitar tone!!