Me, myself and the upright bass | Adam Ben Ezra | TEDxVicenza

Adam Ben Ezra is a double-bass player and a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Tel Aviv. His mission is to bring the double-bass to the 21st century: from background and accompaniment instrument to the dominant front-presence it deserves. Thanks to his ability to move from one instrument to the other during his performances, Adam creates a unique atmosphere combining jazz, rock and world music with a sweeping, fascinating and visionary sound. He shared the stage with Noa and with some of the biggest fusion musicians including Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, Mike Stern, Victor Wooten. With his KZbin channel boasting close to ten million views, it is clear that Adam is a star on the web. His debut album “Can’t Stop Running” showcases not just a virtuoso performer, but also a sensitive composer with no musical boundaries, as confirmed also in his brand new solo album “Pin Drop”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@costube9574]

He should have performed this thing near a music loving audience. It's a pity that this audience is not admiring his work. He deserves more applause!!

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

I don't know as he's there to generate applause so much as to teach... and encourage the audience not to limit their imaginations.

[@daveroberts2378]

Thanks, Adam, for all you're doing to make the bass a solo instrument, inspiring new bassists like myself with the possibilities.

[@henrikschunk5732]

Kinda disappointed he basically didn't touch the classical side of the instrument at all. Believe it or not, there actually is a somewhat vast repertoire for the double bass!

[@littlewoodenboy1971]

This man is a magician!

[@rati0cination]

Absolutely fantastic! What an incredible display of true discovery! Love you and Victor both.

[@levy23roy]

I admire your music and talent...

[@HomeOnTheRange]

That was fantastic.

[@choochoo5268]

I didn't know these things could be done on an upright bass! Thanks for sharing.

[@shadowwitch1297]

This was amazing and very inspiring as a double bass player who wants to maximize her playing experience. Thank you.

[@manusharte1160]

This man is a legend

[@donschwartzburt5436]

Your music is incredible. You truly are carrying the torch in jazz fusion. Thank you

[@KaraCamilleDelonas]

I'm such a fan of Adam Ben Ezra! Every time I watch him play I am reminded to go practice.

[@ScisaacFisaac]

Dubstep Upright Bass. I've waited so long....

[@kenschaefer9293]

One word.... incredible Thank you so much for sharing your talents and knowlege

[@AroldoLuvisottoNeto]

Very inspiring! I'm a long time fan.

[@xebec123]

Whew, what can I say, Adam -- you're a star in the making. Spectacular!

[@cozydana]

wowwwww this is amazing!!!! loved it!! God Bless your talent!

[@kiencancap]

Impressive, but can he play the bassline to Canon in D?

[@ethanlocke3604]

Hahaha those four whole notes are so hard

[@kittyhoffman8708]

@@ethanlocke3604 LOL

[@brianhoag3135]

While playing the lead

[@SiFi5478]

Classic! 😂

[@the_bassiah]

I love that, i cant wait to start learning

[@solid6510]

Wow. So much Talent. Dam good.

[@worriorvlc]

You are the best.I'm your new fan and your talent is incredible.

[@bretsimner754]

Great performance and idea. Bravo!

[@toxiccat2081]

Bret Simner I also like your performances?

[@ТониЭлектрик]

Выступление, расширяющее сознание!

[@andrewbrowne5557]

Bravo Adam!

[@SJBenHar]

This man is amazing!

[@och70]

That was outstanding.

[@arunavabala7629]

We can study a single style but you are unbelievle

[@boazelkayam5671]

Incredible thank you

[@errolfellows409]

Outstanding!

[@edithjacob5115]

Génial!

[@RuisRydo1205]

Glorious

[@SunnySharma3]

Hello sir !! You are an inspiration. I loved it .... absolutely brilliant.

[@juxtaposeism]

yup he is really unique and inspiring

[@normaferrari3032]

Fantastico

[@alfilazul5696]

Notable !

[@mikodelosreyes9883]

Cant believe the 13 unlike! This guy is great!

[@lucazalaffi1able]

I'd like to see a "duet" with Tommy Emmanuel!!! ... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jakehewitt2697]

the tabla impression was wild

[@elijahminiuk2058]

This puts the violists to shame even more so than before.

[@alonsomiranda2598]

what do you mean

[@wocken4me681]

Yeah, but I’m not saying this doesn’t take skill because i know it does. However he’s not actually using the pure form of the bass he is using tone modifications. If he could do that with the pure bass then i would be amazed

[@jgvtc559]

@@wocken4me681 like semitones? What do you mean

[@wocken4me681]

Jason G No, Like pedals, and stuff like that. You couldn’t make those sounds with a acoustic bass. He has an electric acoustic bass. So he can modify the sounds. Like look at all the pedals and pads by his feet. I just dont want people getting a bass because they think they can make all the sounds so easily, but In reality unless they have the money and time they cant.

[@wocken4me681]

I did that with an instrument one time. Now I wish i had done differently

[@timelwell7002]

I'd love to play with Ben! I'd also love it if he were to get together with Jacob Collier, or Snarky Puppy, or maybe Jonathan Kreisberg or Cory Henry, Josh Nelson or Taylor Eigsti, or Mike Moreno.

[@keleher4]

What kind of pedals are you using. Love the effects!

[@user-km9bx3gf3z]

I did not expect the singing

[@RobVespa]

Wow. Nice performance. Shame the crowd doesn't seem to wholly appreciate the speaker.

[@tickobass4174]

Nice!!

[@roba165]

4:50 Love it!!!

[@arunavabala7629]

How you study different type of music

[@examine1525]

What bass tuning does he have?

[@benjaminlavoie-doyon4002]

Standard, but 5 Sting with high C, so E-A-D-G-C.

[@Luraldir_Original]

whats up, SLAPPERS

[@ThePepeRosasBluesBand]

OH MY GOD-ZILLA

[@OscarRios]

Eas that a modified clarinet? Can someone confirm please?

[@cadenbarnfather1434]

Wrong it's a tuba obviously

[@estarling8766]

Once I had the chance to take part to a wedding party in Egypt. I was surprised to see how modern their ''pop'' music was. There was also a DJ behind the desk a sort Armin van Buuren of Hurghada. Sooner or later the Oriental tones and rhythms will get mixed with the western beat.

[@LadyLove747]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@eleanor3497]

My bass is named violet

[@KynatNL]

try resguardo on bass

[@little.kid265]

5 strings?

[@MrFg1980]

Them loopers, I tell 'ya...

[@TheWonderer7]

BADASSERY

[@madhinalbonte822]

Mantull bro.

[@junzhang6935]

master

[@matthoskins5454]

Anyone know what the Jewish song he starts with for the last song? It’s beautiful

[@Iconisms]

Chatanu Lefaneicha ( We Have Sinned Before You) or Adon Ha'selichot

[@juanamariarodriguez9575]

Olé!!!!

[@TheResatsen]

👏

[@SukacitaYeremia]

He's basically Wintergatan's Martin from Israel..

[@MonsieurMaskedMan]

Damn that's some nice 5 string bass

[@danielpaterson-ksuuploads7319]

Last I read, he plays a Nick Lloyd. They're worth every penny - I just wish I could afford one!

[@jgvtc559]

Add upright bass to my lost of instruments i want hurdy gurdy as well

[@kaelo3grand835]

My teacher has that now

[@eleanor3497]

Screw the violin

[@BAwesomeDesign]

Very Stanley Clarke.

[@sorinm.popovici7842]

Do you ever play with anybody? And, well, play bass?

[@puulanetohtlane6149]

Not bad....😂😂😂

[@alexanderweikert]

this is amazing, but it has 5 strings which I'm not so sure i like

[@CaptainPedant]

It's not that unusual. Either a high C string for the solos, or a low B at the bottom end so it can get a full octave below the 'cello.

[@mattnati]

this is not bass music

[@rob0nemusic369]

Why ?

[@mattnati]

@@rob0nemusic369 because the bass Is part of a band...

[@rob0nemusic369]

@@mattnati so pulling teeth by Cliff Burton isn't bass music ?

[@paulhillman400]

It's music played on a bass.

[@andrewbrowne5557]

Because you say so? Lol…ladies and gentlemen, I give you THE ARBITER OF WHAT IS AND WHAT ISNT BASS MUSIC! Everyone acknowledge his presence!!!

[@bassporn]

Beautiful, Adam!!!... You're too cool for words!!!...