KIEFER + ABRAHAM | Keyscape Sessions

A truly beautiful moment between two incredible musicians, Kiefer and our dear friend Abraham Laboriel Sr.
For this exclusive event in Downtown LA, we invited pianist Kiefer and his killer band to play a show using an awesome Spectrasonics rig for a live audience!
What Kiefer didn't know is that we had a special surprise guest in store for him... none other than "Bass Legend" Abraham Laboriel Sr., one of his greatest heroes and inspirations. Abraham has a very special relationship with Spectrasonics, since he was one of the original artists on our very first sample library 25 years ago!
What happened next is what you see here...a spontaneous expression and heartfelt communication that reminded us all of the joy and power of music. Moments like these remind us of why we do what we do!
Be Encouraged and Encourage Others! :-)
Kiefer Shackelford: Keyscape Rhodes
Abraham Laboriel Sr.: Bass
Will Logan: Drums
Jonah Levine: Trombone & Omnisphere
Find out more about Keyscape:
bit.ly/2bIZqk5
Kiefer:
kiefer.bandcamp.com
All keyboard audio is from the Laptop hosting Keyscape - which is being controlled by a Roland A-88 on a custom Gibraltar stand.

[@jefgibbons]

Oh dang, you guys keep making these days easier to get through. THANK YOU!

[@jefgibbons]

Wow, the words Abraham says need to be framed. What an incredible man!

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

So true...almost everything out of his mouth is like that too. When we showed him the final video this week, he said "You guys are using technology as a trampoline to catapult us to higher places" Yep...I think we'll frame that one! :-)

[@jefgibbons]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO Oh wow. You guys absolutely deserve that high praise. There's something about the heart of Spectrasonics, and the fact that Abraham sees it means it must be true!

[@marcelnollcomposer]

@@jefgibbons yfii

[@nicholas6870]

Name another company that makes you return to their advertisements over and over again?

[@bakedecake]

So true. These "ads" are like as good as Tiny Desk concerts.

[@israelarb5693]

Nord lol

[@BartMassee]

Its all I listen to.Wouldn’t call them adds though. more like demonstrations of superior quality

[@claudevieaul1465]

That's so true.... I keep tuning in to the vids with George Duke as well. Sheer magic.

[@geraldrosenau]

Haha Meinl cymbals.

[@ElijahRock92]

What Abe said is really profound. Considering the fact that he is getting older and knowing he won't physically be with us forever, it's almost like Abe is saying he's confident that the art of music is being left in good hands. The torches have been passed, and he's fine moving aside to let the next generation rise and thrive. As a fan of Abe Laboriel Sr., this display of wisdom just shows once again why he is one of the best musicians ever.

[@femiayandokun1779]

Benefitted immensely knowing Abe for over three decades now.

[@RealBraedonW1]

The fact that I can come back and relive this moment anytime I want is nothing short of spectacular. Thank God for the 21st century.

[@yudhychriss2532]

My favorite bass player ,,, mr. Abraham L, you make me cry. I Pray, my God give you wealth always.

[@Phredd2k1]

The song is 'Arroyo' from the 2016 album 'Dear Friends, Queridos Amigos' by Abraham Laboriel

[@nathanmcauley7707]

This company's whole marketing Dept should get a raise.

[@Nite85]

facts

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

They should get governmental subventions.

[@josmarvazquez9803]

Algún latino, escuchando esta maravilla musical? ❤️🙉

[@diegofernandoarmijosmijahu6950]

☝

[@andrewwang9138]

Man it's watching videos like this that make me wonder why I'm studying Economics and going into finance. I'd choose working at Spectrasonics over a big bank any day

[@pavlebn]

Abraham is in his 70s and looks as if he is in his late 40s. Lots of love for that guy

[@nathanwalters9]

Abraham Laboriel is the reason why I play the bass. God bless you Sir and greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 No cases of COVID 19 here 😊

[@joelnshimirimana]

He's one of my first inspirations for such a high love for music. I loved his dancing in Ron Kenoly's "Sing Out" album. I started playing bass in 2011, and just recently about 2years ago started rewatching some of his old footage. He's brilliant and would love to meet him if possible soon.

[@samuelgamato971]

Yes wantok, he's my fav all time bass guitarist to listen to.

[@njuceer]

He's the reason why I quit 🤣

[@clydekaila25]

Also a huge fan…of his and Kiefer as well..and also from PNG 🇵🇬 which is why I’m familiar with your work as well..Congratulations on all your successes and may God bless and keep you with all that you do Mr. Walters 🫡

[@mathuwhycough6591]

Abe Sr. sure knows how to light up a room with his personality. Such a powerful and bright presence he is

[@shedrachobafemi9148]

Anytime I see Abraham play, I just get inspired and want to be more.. God bless you Abe. And thank you for blessing us with your greatness..💓💓

[@TheSam1322]

"our music doesn't mean anything without someone to shared with" - Abe

[@thiagoparaiso21]

One of the most beautifull things about Abe performance, is the way he feel happines during the songs. One of the most brilliants musicians we have. God Bless you,Abe Laboriel!

[@spinix3744]

This man inspired a lot of us to become bass guitars. remember enjoying his presence on the stage with ron kenoly

[@m.gaxiola7462]

I first knew of Abraham Laboriel back in the early 90’s i was barely a teenager back then. And his music. With Ron Kenoly 🎤 Alex Acuña 🥁 Chester Thompson 🥁 justo Almario 🎷 Paul Jackson jr. 🎸 Tom Brooks 🎹 THE BAND!☝🏻 of hosssna music. Good’ol times!

[@samuelgamato971]

Yes the Hossana music musicians

[@flowmaka]

Mannnnn!!!! That band with Ron Kenoly was a monster band and highly anointed!

[@VigiLogic]

Same here!

[@edgar65able]

That’s was great band

[@FRN2013]

I know Abraham because he used to play for Keith Green in the early 1980s. Still amazing after all these years.

[@engineerjmd3]

No implying in any way Abraham doesn't have chops, but what truly makes him so special is how he knows what to play to move the music along.

[@user-gc3wy6bg2h]

I never knew Kiefer was Abraham Laboriel`s prodigy. I'm thankful to Abe for giving the world astute students of this art.

[@CaptMoo]

LOVE ABE since he was with Ron Kenoly and the African Children's Choir

[@m.gaxiola7462]

Same ! I knew of him And his music. With Ron Kenoly 🎤 Alex Acuña 🥁 Chester Thompson 🥁 justo Almario 🎷 Paul Jackson jr. 🎸 MR. Brooks THE BAND!☝🏻 of hosssna music. 🎹 Good’ol times!

[@ajomathew86]

Mad respect for Abraham !!! The man payed his respect to the drummer who did such a good job in the background!!

[@samuelbabalola4358]

Sir AB Laboriel doesn't just play the bass guitar. he talks to our hearts with it. You don't need to have detailed music knowledge to feel what he is adding with the bass. He is my biggest love and the reason I play bass guitar❤️. Love you Sir!

[@benjamintimar4786]

I've never heard somebody say "So much better than Herbie Hancock!" :D

[@splitzkeyz]

Benjámin Timár well, yeah, but, (context, of course) you play keys, and who would you rather have suddenly join you in stage as a total surprise... knowing it’s being recorded before a live audience of big ears listeners? Hope I get to meet Herbie, (not on stage in the middle of a show with no warning..eek!)

[@pantelispp]

@@splitzkeyz Herbie, George Duke, Jeff Lorber, RIP George Duke.

[@nicholasdickman5923]

@@splitzkeyz That was too warm to be meant that way lol. I could be wrong though

[@mohitmorris]

Still remember the first time I saw Mr. Laboriel was on an old VHS tape some 30+ years ago. My eyes just lit up seeing him play and spread infectious joy. After 30+ years... my eyes still light up the same way when he plays. There are many legends, but this one right here, top of the list in the most greatness wrapped up in humility!

[@IvanMahyaDeva]

This damn tears. No one warns me that this is going to be emotional. What a beautiful moment and a very intimate conversation. Thank you for sharing this. . .

Very kind, humble, generous and full of God. A great musician.

[@bernios3446]

I love when old men who play music are just so ageless, so alive and full of joy. Keeps them young inside...

[@tonylancer7367]

Man, seeing Abraham Laboriel Sr. is a blessing. Just falling into the music and getting lost, this is what the world needs. Sharing and encouraging others to be encouraged. Very heartwarming.

[@radmanhz6218]

6:49: This man played the audience as an instrument without them even knowing!

[@paapabeatz]

Music is nothing if you don't have anyone to Share with.

[@positronikiss]

ive been making music for 20 years...still have no one to share it with, and i still have fun and it still carries me along for its ride with an open hearse.

[@tA_aT287]

Music can be many things through individual experiences. Music can be a shared experience or a individual experience where both have a place and a way of expressing something divine.

[@abbayosua7112]

no, by just playing it you already make yourself feel really high. No need to share, but it's good to share tho

[@tA_aT287]

@@abbayosua7112 It IS good to share

[@frankservant5754]

Please check the song on my channel

[@ongengsay8910]

So happy to see Mr. Laboriel is healthy and still groovin up to now.. I wish him well... He's truly a humble legend...

[@BryanBlock]

What a touching comment by Abe at the end. Thank you, Eric and Spectrasonics and all the artists and engineers and MUSICIANS who collaborated together to make these instruments, these videos, and this MUSIC for all of us and all those to come. YOU'RE AMAZING!!!

[@chrisacevedo2137]

I came across this video one morning, and I couldn’t help but cry. Music in its purest form. For the love of it and for the connection that it brings us as a species. Thank you kiefer and Abraham!!!!! One love!!

[@isaacmallongatz]

The Legend still Lives On!! G.O.A.T. Abe Laboriel Snr.

[@educapro]

Abe is STILL a monster! OMG. The master bassist of bassists...and guys, his sound is soooooo clean! Has been for years, many, many years when he was playing for Andre Crouch, Bill Maxwell, Alex Acuna and the Gang! If you don't know his history musically, you need to research....learn, learn, learn!

[@eyelidman09]

“The art of being spontaneous:”Abe Laboriel Snr. And here it is in all its glory! One generation mutually respecting and acknowledging the next - as it should be. Respect and thanks for this wonderful posting.👍🙏👍

[@bafanajiana5800]

For the mere fact that they didn't rehears 🙌🙌🙌🙌 watching from South Africa 🙏 God bless you guys

[@domrt]

Abraham is one of the most wholesome performers to watch. As Kiefer said perfectly, "he just gets it". Such love and passion for sharing the music together is so fun to see unfold, and vitally important to remember where it comes from. Thank you for sharing this with us too!

[@AlexanderOspanov]

No words... only tears of happiness!

[@bassman51able]

Wow! Abraham is still killing it on that bass. love his spirit the band is so cool lol.

[@tbrianmann]

"To be encouraged, and to encourage others". You have done this for me today. And Abraham, as you have, many many times in the past. Thank you Abraham, Eric, Kiefer and Spectrasonics. Purpose.

[@LosantoBeats]

Im not crying... you are crying! These guys play with their soul! Damm! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@elovesmika]

TRULY SPECIAL!!!!! WOW!!!!

You really served world of music so much... Thank you!!!

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Been a fan of Abraham since I watched him with Lee and Carlos vega. Nobody exudes such passion and joy on stage. What a beautiful human. ❤️

[@ultrasoundconcept]

This is really intense and emotional, I Love You Abraham. Thank You for being such an inspiration to is all.

[@SamuelMantode]

This is greatness! What a conversation these two had without using words!

[@darrenhirst9900]

My respects to everyone and so much love for the gentleman playing the bass. My wife doesn't like bass so I have headphones but I made sure I got some that can reproduce bass. Thanks everyone.

[@Jamminn555]

Incredibly moving and cool on every level: people, players, hosting, A.L., Kiefer, Keyscape and Omnisphere sounds, vibe, production, mix. But most of all, the incredibly moving moments and comments by Abraham and Eric and Keifer. Thanks SO much for posting. Wow.

[@AZIZ18691]

Finally a video of one of the Masters of Bass...Abraham Laboriel. Bonus with Kiefer! I’m happy 🥰🥰

[@satyajeetprabhu]

"Be encouraged and encourage others" - two of my favorite Kiefer tunes. Now I know where they come from.

[@TommyCosterMusic]

There is no greater than Abe and his family, completely authentic human beings...

[@joeljhunte]

Great guy I feel that lov ... that was deep blessings on blessings 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@AdBENture]

Abraham Laboriel will always remain such a huge inspiration to me, from the many years of watching and listening to him in integrity music and elsewhere. God bless u, brother~

[@bilmarutha]

Master!!! always , always humble, that is a what I call a great musician. God Bless you Mr Laboriel.

[@djorlando57]

Hallelujah! Love to see my buddy Abe. Played with him in 2003 at Willow Creek. What a treat! got to fellowship a bit. Precious man and spirit.

[@wjotaj83]

My favorite Bass Player - Abraham Laboriel. God Bless you sir!

[@jorgeramos-veguilla3265]

Abraham Laboriel is a very spiritual and inspiring person. He’s a role model for all musicians.

[@jasonpsam]

What was essentially a jam session elevated by amazing musicians to one of the finest pieces of music I've ever heard! Amazing job by the drummer as well.

[@joelnshimirimana]

His love for music is amazing. You can tell it's suuuuper deep for him. Bass guitar Legend!!!

[@TheArunster]

There are times when I feel I can't enjoy any music anymore and then a guy like Abraham comes on stage and brings me tears of joy.

[@TheBowzwow]

................................Thankyou Abraham Laboriel and Kiefer Shackelford for sharing and making our day more enjoyable...

[@HEATHfromOZ]

Oh yeah, not enough words! Abraham - my fav bass player of all time. Nobody has the groove that he has. Love it!!

[@thegroove2000]

What a passionate lovely man. Brought a tear to my eye. ABRAHAM

[@SiDadiBong]

i got teary eye watching it still am Abraham basslines Fan

[@_sonicfive]

I've been in at least 4 performances like these where Abe performs and really gets emotional. Most of them in rooms that fit no more than 20 people. He is not putting on a show, and it gets even more intimate at band rehearsals. It's beautiful. The first one was around 15 years ago. Every time it feels like he is saying good bye and it breaks my heart.

[@businessbywebofficial]

Imagine if instruments were people all made in different shapes and sizes from different places of the world with different backgrounds of how they came to be great in their own right and came together with one common goal. This is how I picture humanity should be. When we as people can sit down and have convesations no matter where we are from and move for the better good of all at the table this world will be better for all. This type of music makes the world go round. Music is colorblind and colorful at the same time. Thank you Spectrasonics for making the world a little bit better. :-)

[@clydekaila25]

Every once in a while I come back and just bask in the spontaneity of this whole performance..absolutely masterful 💯

[@cazrnbsn]

Now THAT'S a sweet surprise!

[@AntonioMeres]

Ahhh Laboriel. Such a groove baby!

[@smaklilu90]

There should be "watch until the end" in the title of the video. I was about to skip to another video when they are done with their music. Fortunately, I watched until the end Abraham's words made me cry.

[@valendis]

Honestly that's probably the best way of promoting Keyscape, seing professional musician enjoying themselves using it!

[@deepdance111]

Fantastic drummer ....Abi ruled :)

[@stevenoderayi5776]

Thanks guys, I love Abraham Laboriel so much! He played a lot with Don Moen and I fell in love with bass guitar because of him.

[@gregtheos9309]

Abraham is one of the greatest bass players (and musicians) EVER. His touch is amazing and highly unique. Ever heard the theme song to "Chips"? That's Abe on bass. And the bass is ridiculous. He does some wild funky bends/slides, etc. that are impossible for anyone else to play. Btw...this whole band is smokin'...and that Rhodes patch is amazing!

[@SSKRGUY]

Abraham is a true inspiration to playing the bass. He makes it seem so full of fun and enjoyment.

[@zoranbeats]

This just made my quarantine bearable

[@thomasschatton3481]

What an awesome clip! Wonderful to see and hear Abraham Laboriel again after many years. I saw him at a conference for musicians in the Netherlands in the 80s with his Christian Fusion-Jazz-Band KOINONIA. He is truly one of the musical giants of our times and a great inspiration not only for Spectrasonics, but for countless musicians around the globe! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@esdraslopez8922]

Abraham toca con el corazón es único!! Bravo!!

[@katherinevalencia4676]

Kiefer....you've got to have more sessions like this one. It takes "you" to another sphere; it's amazing.

[@flacobass]

All encompassing.... Heart and Soul ❤️🙏🏼❤️🎶😌 No one like Abraham 💖✨

[@odinsfire1409]

And let's not forget some very capable drumming supporting it all. This video is brilliant!!!

[@victorlapthorn2630]

Man, from 7.50 onwards I started to get tears in my eyes (this doesn't happen often), they are so into the music and the respect between them is heart warming. Thanks for this video 🙏

[@wonderboy_mr.d7885]

awesome. the walking bass legend. Abraham ❤️

[@ederreyeszamata3429]

amo! la sencillez de abraham laboriel! amo a ese hombre en verdad!

[@MacMic333]

What a beautiful man.Amen.

[@petertraunmueller]

WOW! Abe is the oldest but by far the most alive & energetic guy on this session. What a master!!

[@WavesByWayne]

I love Abe! Grew up listening to him with Ron Kenoly!!!

[@danielc4361]

Yeah that chemistry is immense.

[@smartgee2253]

Mr. Abraham Laboriel is one of the most humble individuals you could ever have the pleasure of knowing. I Love and Appreciate this Fabulous Musician! Abe, James Gadson & Bill Lynch did a great weekly gig in the valley for several years at the Write-Off Room that was always Outta This World!

[@jaedaren7658]

So are we not gonna talk about those drums😍

[@nicholaschib3068]

Much love to Abraham Laboriel, Kiefer, and the band 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Watching/listening to great musicians/people like these guys reaffirms my belief that life is good

[@Barney-ii1no]

WOW, This gave me chills multiple times, I had to put a coat on it was that cold!

[@daviddigirolamo3310]

What struck me the most...With states of emergency/lockdowns/distancing, and unthinkable global loss, you can see, and in this case even feel, how special something we just take for granted is...a simple, heartfelt embrace between two people. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that the musicians and artists will be the ones that will 're-humanize' the planet once we emerge from this. Imagine just how special that next gig is going to be.

[@nicksonmomoh1336]

Yas✌✌✌

[@diogeneshere]

Mr. Laboriel inspires me since I first heard a cassette of Lift Him Up with Ron Kenoly, at the age of 7 with my mom. I wish I could shake his hand someday and just thank him. Living legend. Greetings from Brazil!

[@rubinho_76]

Imagino que deva ser mágico tocar com duas feras dessas! Tocar com Abraham Laboriel...nossa!!!! Deus abençoe a todos!!! Rubem - São Paulo - Brasil

[@pausc4743]

I Love You Abraham!

[@milankaralo5696]

very easy music.... bravooo .... maestro ....ABRAHAM !!

[@johaunZ]

i love Abraham! He and the Koinonia gang back in the 80s, are arguably the single most reason i got turned onto Jazz. Thank you Abraham. He as a person, has touched my life.

[@jacey714]

I was fortunate enough to have dinner with Abraham once and he was just the most humble and kind person I've ever met.