Julian Lage - Guitar Power

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"Julian Lage released his debut album, Sounding Point, in 2009, when he was just 21 years old. By then, however, the New York City-via-Santa Rosa, California, guitarist had already lived multiple musical lives. A child prodigy, Lage was the subject, at the tender age of eight, of an Oscar-nominated documentary short, aptly titled Jules at Eight. " - Rolling Stone
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[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

What a beautiful, gentle spirit he is - I'm almost as in awe of his character as I am of his incomprehensibly advanced musical ability.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Adam Lee , well stated !!

[@Jumbs146]

His take on Autumn leaves is awesome

[@DavideSchachterJazz]

His take on ANYTHING is awesome! ;)

[@rookymusic6310]

Like a great jazz pianist, he’s mastered the full spectrum of raw natural sounds of the guitar, making it an orchestra unto itself. Gorgeous playing.

[@Updog89]

I’m such a fan of Alain as an interviewer. He does such a great job making people comfortable, inviting them to be playful, is very humble and is a great player himself.

[@Ehzah8]

wow dude is super friendly and chill

[@scaredypicker]

I'm not a big fan of jazz music, but when this guy plays guitar I just have to sit and listen. Amazing tone and articulate playing.

[@MtnLiner]

scaredypicker he has a lot of Ted Green in his playing. Google ted green and get his books. Chord Chemistry.

[@shashankchauhan5009]

I feel ya, brother.

[@SeanAsheOfficial]

My favorite guitar player for the past year or so. Can't help but smile when I hear him play guitar. So musical

[@katythekyng]

he is a delight

[@brokenbuffalo5608]

I want to be his best friend. So soft spoken, polite, honest, and a spectacular guitarist. Kudos on this episode, was a joy to watch.

[@heftyjay1]

+Matt Lekivetz Yes! Thanks Christ he ain't another Joe Bonamassa.

[@SiggyMe]

He is a master of tone, phrasing, and melodic movements.......wow......Every time I listen to him I am blown away.

[@RyanjmatthewsII]

After last night......discovering Julian Lage has a truly been a beautiful reprieve from such sadness. Thank you.

[@TheFunkyCriminal]

ive never heard anyone tell stories through music like julian lage is able to. this guy is such an inspiration

[@Pandamasque]

After watching ep.2 this one's like an antidote!

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

+Pan Damasque Amen brother!!

[@nsiepmann]

I love how light his touch is - just enough and no more. Beautiful stuff, and a great addition to this series I've been enjoying so much recently!

[@ReegusReever]

Julian is just passing peacefully through our dimension until he reaches his next destination. Thanks for stopping by, mate.

[@khangenbamavanjit122]

Even when Julian plays pentatonics, the way his hands move....even that's different...I've spent every last ounce of musical and muscular energy I had left in learning this subtlety!

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

Wow. A 5 year old being taught the pentatonic in 5 positions and look what he turned into.

[@newgunguy4176]

Teachers, take note.

[@Zeal808]

@@diegomaugeri4038 same dude..I got my nephew a small acoustic steel string…not the kiddos thing. Video games caught his attention of course

[@joejoe5921]

@@Zeal808 fOrTnItEee

[@Zeal808]

@@joejoe5921 exactly haha

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

@@Zeal808 Be happy he has the option now, kids are their own little beings with their own personal paths to take he’ll find something at makes him happy someday and now that might be guitar

[@tyharris3263]

Julian came to my college and taught a jazz masterclass, this man is beyond a genius. You should have seen the way he played and his thought process.

[@brandanladikos6406]

you lucky lucky son of a gun!

[@RockOfGreece]

What he said about Elliot smith is so true. Such an underrated rogue guitarist

[@akeithing1841]

That made me so happy when he mentioned him. Elliott was just his own little universe of music. Made darkness so beautiful!

[@bubsadoozy]

Hands down the most impressive guitarist in this video series.

[@aldo_mores]

3 out of my 4 all-time-favourite albums ever are his. Thanks for doing what you do, Julian. And thanks D'addario for uploading this!

[@qwargy]

My dream scenario - I'm at home relaxing on the sofa - it's freezing and raining outside. I'm reading a good book, with a hot chocolate, and my pup is snuggled up alongside me. In the next room, Julian is playing Autumn Leaves, and a bunch of other jazz standards.

[@hiroprotagonitis]

Brilliant, brilliant player. Quite possibly the best one this series will ever feature. Mad respect.

[@MartinCliffe]

Amazing talent, never come across him before but I'll certainly investigate further. Thank you for remembering to mic up the amp this time!

[@SurelyUR]

Thank you, Alain, for all the music you brought into this world so far...you are a great inspiration.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

my man here has definitely mastered his craft. holy shit. great tone

[@tyharris3263]

+Darrien Day He came to my college and taught a masterclass, this man is beyond a genius. You should have seen the way he played and his thought process.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Ty Harris i bet it sounded phenomenal in person.

[@aaronrios6470]

I thought Tosin Abasi was commenting until I saw your name haha

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Aaron Rios well that's a little fucked up

[@aaronrios6470]

Take it as a compliment, Tosin is one hell of a guitar player

[@ldmixer4228]

This guy is really amazing, I like his thoughts in Jazz improvisation

[@Zeal808]

Damn these videos were so fun a few years ago. Really made me wanna grab my guitar

[@jorgetenamusic]

Such an amazing player! I've been listening to him for a while, he is incredible!

[@MrMusicguyma]

Julian is excellent at blues, jazz, bluegrass, gypsy, and probably anything he wants.

[@leonardcrainie9928]

What a humble guy . great chops !

[@armorgiraffe]

He is such a softspoken guy!

[@javiceres]

Cause he's a master of dynamics

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Tone clarity and very clean flowing progressions, like water flowing !!!

[@kevinmccluskey8899]

What an incredible all around person and artist.

[@daddarioandco]

Couldn't agree more!

[@austinbach6178]

I remember back in 1999 at Sonoma State, we were all college jazz majors and during a class in walks Julian and his dad. He proceeded to take some classes and always seemed to solo with a smile on his face completely immersed in the music........oh yea he was probably 10-11?

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

Wow, so humble and the passion for our instrument is so honest. I can identify with him, except that he's billion times better than me. Great guy, great guitarist!

[@carld2796]

This guy can make anything sound better than it's supposed to be. Really enjoy his playing.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

His fingers just flow across the fretboard with such ease, and it just looks so different from everyone else. He seemingly has no limits.

[@waytoomanyguitars]

Amazing player! And such an incredible jazz tone on a Tele. What a genuine spirit!

[@ryboul]

HE IS SO SWEET AND KIND I CAN'T

[@James.D]

BRILLIANT MADNESS going on in those first 45 seconds.

[@spitgorge2021]

hell yeah someone whos into it

[@kaiansanttos867]

Sooo beautiful!!! this song coming from this guy's hands!

[@gettinguponthe1]

i've seen Julian live 3 times now, and he is so incredibly gifted. it's really unfair. he is better than any active guitar player (in my humble opinion) and he's still so young! also, you should have Guthrie Govan on!!!!

[@brandanladikos6406]

YES YES YES! This guy gets it!

[@sirpsycho85]

Huge smile from Julian Lage mentioning Elliott Smith :)

[@jeffreymatz]

How fun...one of my favorite players of today interviewed by one of my favorite players when I was in high school.

[@ThePeace0815]

he seems so nice and understanding, you can see the interviewer enjoying his conversation

[@atree88]

Inspirational nerdery.

[@vegaledorg-sz8ry]

Mr. Lage, Sir, you're awesome! Best wishes for your musical explorations! Truly amazing.

[@MrBrynstar]

my favorite episode. This man is amazing

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

I wonder what he sounds like when he whispers

[@darkphoton7990]

@Andrew Erdowonge 😂

[@HomoChomsky]

Julian Lage ASMR, coming soon on the KZbins

[@carguy3460]

I find his humility refreshing.

[@vacant4]

@@HomoChomsky he does have a pretty relaxing voice.

[@mrmotomoto]

Reminds me of Prince and how he, too, would talk

[@BellTunnel]

Going to see him at Berklee in November. He seems very zen. An admirable player and a decent person.

[@paulgerards6494]

Super! Thanks! I enjoyed a lot and I will enjoy over&over! A great inspiration,hmmm!

[@willsketchesmusic]

Every time I listen to his rendition of Autumn Leaves it makes my eyes water.

[@boozoochavis7506]

That intro sounded like what happens when my cats sit in while I am practicing - they love guitar but struggle with it since they don't have "thumbs" as we normally think of them! Nice tele too.

[@holysmokes4493]

Boozoo Chavis that was a good one.

[@joycesanders4898]

..the sheer Power of those guitars.

[@bbmorgendorffer]

what a soft angel

[@DaveSteele07]

He has amazing dynamics!

[@MrDaigoRiki]

What a nice guy with enormous talent.

[@ryanpemberton7056]

Legit thought i had this set to play at 2x speed at the start.

[@alesharks5135]

Gonna be late for a date, cause I can't stop watching these!

[@sooparticular]

fuck the stupid date,,,,idiot.

[@ggmj7996]

amazing

[@dwebster50]

This is so cool .....This guy is real ...both of them .... I better start practising scales ... Its great to hear a tele , reminds me of Ted Green's love of a Tele....Love of guitar is so so amazing ...

[@burntumber561]

The intro sounds like dial-up internet.

[@shashankchauhan5009]

Gary guess I’m the only engineer who got what you said, huh b(a)ud?

[@MarsLonsen]

that was tense XD

[@javiceres]

Play it at x0.25 speed, seriously

[@coryclark9336]

wow. This guy is so great!

[@gladysanaya8738]

Goodness, this man.

[@TonyTombstone]

love this episode, alain youre awesome

[@driesduyck469]

I love this guy

[@zaldum386]

He is just incredible

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Such intelligence. The most intelligent player I've ever witnessed.

[@jacobk4n3]

I could watch him play forever

[@mkf628]

Lage's sound is the definition of 'edge of breakup' for me. Tone for days.

[@rongarza1974]

Good god. That guy is gifted.

[@wartimemodels]

My first exposure to this guy. Love it. Can't wait to explore his work more. He couldn't come off more down to Earth and humble.

[@coma13794]

I hope you’re still following, coz he’s killing it.

[@rebelrevolution22]

I wish this one was 20 mins longer

[@BrunoBrogio]

Such a great interview! I've always been curious about Lage's influences, background, and how does he relate to rock n' roll, but it just seemed no one ever asked the right questions. Until now, that is! Thank you Johaness :)

[@akeithing1841]

When he mentioned Elliott Smith it made me so happy.

[@CiscoDuck]

Julian can even make dischord sound wonderful!

[@sergioramos6455]

Amazing!

[@jazzman1954]

This guy is a musician. Unlike so many others.

[@vinnothelizard]

what a man

[@slinkyphil]

This what happens when you really study music. Imagine the possibilities... I want to be free too

[@Zeal808]

Exactly, freedom

[@blastosist]

Wow! - aweome.

[@EssV_]

@ 4:01 is some of the most intuitive stuff i've ever heard.

[@oakiron6455]

so.. Julian says he wants to get better... dude! humble.

[@ethermod307]

Anyone knows what kind of guitar/pickups does Alain use in this video? Thnx.

[@shashankchauhan5009]

Could this guy be any humbler??!! Good lord! God bless 🙏 thank you for this video! 🙏

[@jakeweston6973]

what was the name of the last piece he played??

[@henrikduende]

Must be the lightest pick strokes in history

[@teresaclaudiacampana6407]

alain johaness. zero ego. great host

[@dwebster50]

Julian that is so cool....Autumn Leaves , one of my favourites ... I think of Lenny Breau ...my my your version brought a tear to my Heart ...

[@michalmikolajmaslowski3994]

Brilliant!

[@tizmon]

Jules was in such a talkative mood and when he was about to tell us something interesting Charlie Brown kept interrupting him because he thought people wanted to hear him play. Not now, man, not when he wants to talk.

[@javiceres]

What's that Tweed amp? Looks like a Deluxe but it's got 4 knobs... Or so it seems..

[@EVEROSFP1]

Music is not about life or death...words of wisdom.

[@fellow026]

Wow, I get hard on myself sometimes for feeling like I've not done my homework - checking out different artists that I should know, as a musician and guitarist. But then here's Julian saying he somehow missed Hendrix for most of his life!

[@MrAnhedonic]

He's so friendly and kind, reminds me of Guthrie Govan.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

It's so great that the best aren't pricks.

[@arnieg65]

Does anyone know what model Tele he's playing? , looks like a 52 RI but they don't come in that color...

[@michael.lentsman]

What’s the name of the piece in the opening? Oh, Julian’s tele tone is great!

[@mbmillermo]

What was that last tune? The one that starts at 8:40? It sounds like Django Gershwin.

[@dananthony6258]

This isn’t the kind of video you stop watch if you’re a guitar player. I heard someone say he’s the greatest guitarist alive today and it definitely top 5 if not #1.

[@phish1]

"the guitar is so cool" ha. Love it