NAMM 2017: Eric Gales & Cody Wright Live At The Dunlop Booth

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Zoom Audio (recorded on a F8 field mixer)
Carr Amps (Eric is playing through a Sportsman 1-12 combo)
Aguilar Amps (Cody is playing through a Tone Hammer Amp and 1-12 cabinets)
Universal Audio (DAW interface and Plug ins)

[@riffnifty]

This video did 2 things: make a lot of people start playing and make a lot of people quit playing.

[@haezeematera6624]

Hahahahaa

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

No. The quitters quit because it was never an art form for them, just an egotistical race of some sort. An artist plays because that's what they love to do. An egotist plays because they don't know what art is.

[@braedenberglund8574]

@@aylbdrmadison1051 my thoughts exactly

[@kkdeveauxgue2592]

Well I like to see those young white Boyz play guitars rather than play with rifle's and guns for the wrong self destructive reasons..

[@snop6176]

Nah I would say that's Nick Johnston's "live at Dunlop"

[@b.entranceperium]

I've known about Gales for awhile, but damn, why isn't Cody Wright more well-known? That's the best pick-bassist I've seen in minute....

[@wavemantw]

Skankhunt42 cant agree more

[@riffnifty]

Word. Hes also super chill and doesnt mind answering questions. Guess what..bass isnt his main instrument hes a guitar player 1st..wtf!

[@elrondo7953]

Because the collective IQ of the general public has dropped 50 points.

[@evillbunny2]

@@elrondo7953 Actually the general public is significantly more educated than 50 years ago. That doesn't mean they're musically literate though...

[@infowazz]

mostly due to the hat he wears 24/7

[@jayl5941]

Even after years every once in a while you come across something that makes your jaw drop. Being able to play like that and keep a groove the entire time without a drummer is incredibly difficult.

[@stevenchurney2416]

Truth

[@rdb9936]

Coming back to revisit this for about the 100th time over the past 2 years. Every now and again I just want to hear Eric go full beans, and always end up back here. Unreal raw talent and conviction

[@jimiprice6182]

Excellent !!!! Eric Gales is the best electric guitarist I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen a lot of them, seen Eric live 5 times. He should get the invite to play Royal Albert Hall.

[@jasonregan4439]

This is why you practice with a metronome, there timing is perfect!

[@ben-si3dk]

It’s all because of the guy clapping!

[@ericprzybyl887]

@@ben-si3dk the guy clapping is actually their drummer lol

[@ben-si3dk]

Eric Przybyl if you watch you can see someone asking him to stop, then he’s standing there all mad and doesn’t even clap at the end when they are done playing!

[@timhallas4275]

Yeah, but the hipster in the suit can't seem to find the beat.....

[@twanto]

This is why I practice with my guitar upside down

[@tijuu_]

the timekeeping and flashy moments are all sick, but it’s the DYNAMICS and overall articulation that makes this performance what it is to me. they blend between loud and quiet so perfectly and at all the right moments, really masterful shit

[@Oxxnalf]

Could watch once daily forever.

[@lynx02345]

Oxxnalf I watch at least a few times a month

[@bluesborn]

I've watched this about 5x's now and it's interesting and telling to note that Gales is actually inventing new shit on the spot and at times paints himself into deviously intricate rhythmic circles from which he doesn't always quite extract himself. I think this is evidence of a higher form of artistry: this willingness to take chances and thus push your playing ability though to a new level. Dig this deceptively simple timing trap that trips him up for a second (I'll start it a little ways beforehand to show how it develops): 5:41

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Yea, I was loving that about his playing too. Great assessment.

[@TheKiddingStar]

Most people dont know this but, jazz is seriously the next step to take if you want to be an incredible session player. Seriously I took two years of a jazz improv class, and I was never the same musician

[@abrahamjackson6019]

@@TheKiddingStar Soooooo, true. I was listening to an interview with a World renowned composer he was learning Jazz, the person doing the interview asked "how long will it take you to master Jazz , the composer answered ' A life time. Jazz is not scientific its spiritual....

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Funny you mention that because I've noticed a few jazz musician friends of mine come from scientific backgrounds, and they play like it too. XD

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Great post, I've been thinking the same thing. He's on a higher level of expression like Clapton talked of SRV. Speaking of, and it may be controversial to say this, but after listening to Gales I find SRV not as exciting. My only nitpick, and it is just a nitpick. Is knowing when to not play. Like at 4:54 it would've been nice to hear the bassist finish that ONE lick he pulls without Eric talking over him. Nothing unusual, just typical lead guitarist stuff of overplaying sometimes.

[@bmates5167]

Such an amazing player. Love watching his lessons upside down on my screen.

[@rodentcafeteria]

Certain sections of this song reminded me of Cream - Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton just going at it.

[@siggeek503]

rodentcafeteria I agree man. They are phenomenal, both on fire here.

[@Mansplainer452]

Except with a guitarist who can play the guitar

[@beelzeboob6784]

Troye Harris So you are saying Eric Clapton can’t play guitar? 🧐

[@Mansplainer452]

@@beelzeboob6784 Yeah he sucked ass man. He was really mediocre compared to so many guitarists out there dude.

[@robwalton7749]

Well I thought I knew what string jumping was, how wrong could I be? Cody Wright's right hand is mind blowing. Two magnificent artists.

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Best music I've heard in 2022...Cody Wright OMG!

[@christoguichard4311]

I can't get this out of my head ... Astonishing!

[@BluesyCOG7]

This is worth a million likes! Awesome collaboration. Great artistry, chemistry and groove.

[@harrisongdavis]

A pick has never seemed cooler on bass

[@wintonwhite7909]

Totally. Now I feel like I've been missing out on pick playing.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

Bobby Vega is another name worth checking out

[@captainkraken4504]

I mean there was Chris Squire though.

[@thelocalnote4765]

Cody Wright shreds.

[@FabrizioPeretti]

he didn't sound so limited by the pick ahahah

[@faruqal-amin1993]

Oh My God, Cody Wright is a monster on the bass.

[@manubassfreak6701]

Magical!!! Cody Thanks for being among us on this planet

[@MojoPenguin]

That's Chemistry for ya

[@joshchristian8598]

these guys are glued...

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

That's why I first wanted to be a musician when I was a kid: chemistry.

[@burroughs334]

god DAMN, the tone those two create together is absolutely fantastic.

[@scoop6489]

Never seen Eric play in a drop tuning. But now that I have, I think he should do it more often because this sounds amazing, especially with that fuzz!

[@cosmofasciano81]

Man oh man even the mistakes if there were any sounded good

[@bruhdamartinasty3636]

That upside-down playing is crazyyyyy!

[@simaojoseph]

YESSSSS the power of a plectrum!!! thanx Cody Wright

[@goodwintrent2989]

The music's jaw-dropping and beautiful... but wait, there's more - these two are an absolute hoot to watch! So joyful and loose yet locked in solid to what each other is doing. Look at their faces - this is no glam-rock posing - these are two absolute musical monsters plying their craft and having a great time in the bargain!

[@Radia75]

That Zon bass sounds wonderful!

[@MRlegofreak777777]

Ben Millar it's mainly Cody Wright playing it what makes the awesome sound👍

[@JohnECocaine]

Ben Millar yeah. The player is better than the bass

[@Lanearndt]

does it though?! Why don't I like it? It feels to me like every note is at the peak of a compressor that has it's threshold set too low?!

[@marywilson3728]

That is a heavenly instrument

[@bluesborn]

I keep coming back to this one because it's just so damn good. The groove these guys set up is ridiculous.

[@csharpbnatural]

The ending chord at 10:34 mark - BEAUTIFUL!!!! These two play very well 2gether!!!!

[@SteveHorowski]

eric you dont need me to talk 4 you your playing says it all (WOW)

[@westonknight7474]

This is soooooo very cool on so many levels. Two masters of their instruments just casually playing the crap out this song.....I absolutely love seeing masters of their craft just sit down and get at it and take no prisoners. Well, these two guys just showed me how that's done......and...thank you Mr. Eric Gales and Mr. Cody Wright for your lesson. That's the way you do it, y'all can both drop the Mic now.

[@yourdrummer2034]

I have watched this 4 times and love it! love the way Eric and Cody play and it grooves!

[@spike32887]

Does anybody get how at this time this performance has 118 thumbs down? What video were they watching? This is two masters doing what they do in my humble opinion 🤘

[@catboyzee]

I came here to get a closer listen to bassist Cody Wright, as I'm already well-versed in how badazz Eric Gales is on guitar. But the repeated power chord ending they're playing starting at around 4:37 GAVE ME NEW LIFE!!! I was feeling all of that. #respect

[@dirtybird556]

Can't get better than that !!! Gawd dang !

[@tamazim2544]

O melhor baixista que já tocou com Eric gales

[@garywilliamson1859]

Everyone knows that Eric can burn the paint off any guitar. But Damn! Cody is smokin that base guitar. Some of the best picking I've seen in a long time.

[@steventargus1879]

Looks like I’m back here watching this again.

[@Thebarbariantruckershow]

I've Been playing Blues on electric guitar for about 9 months. Started out for 6 months before hand playing acoustic and still don't know how to read music, only play by ear. (Only 15 months playing) It's people like gales,Bonamasa, Marcus King,Gary Clark jr that keep me playing. Let me tell ya, you don't need to be able to read music, play with your heart and soul and use it as therapy. Never care what someone else thinks and most of all have fun and enjoy it. You'll find out over time skills and little secret artifacts on playing. I record myself playing Everytime so I can figure out what I can and need to change to be better. I'm to a point where I want to start semi-performing (busking,parks,jam nights) but I have a nervous factor keeping me back. I figure out it will come in time and keep practicing.

[@fiddlefolk]

That was mighty awesome!!!!

[@phasorpain363]

Thats really enormous. One very very nice gig.

[@juliencabanac5406]

Just amazing... this vidéos from dunlop are excellent !

[@jmcbeady8210]

They have great chemistry.

[@IamtheActionman]

Glorious Groove and tone are all that's necessary proven right here.

[@Dalitso]

That lick at 4:01 gave me goosebumps 🔥

[@samh7982]

If this aint jammin and i dont know what is. God bless their talents that brings everyone together!

[@MtnLiner]

Eric- Mom, can I go out and play? Mom- Not till you practice your scales.

[@matthewhorizon6050]

At 4:01 he does a nice lick, so nice in fact, it took it! Thank you, Mr Gales. The other day, I went to my favorite local guitar shop. During the drive over there, I was listening to Eric; not to mention that ive been immersed in stuff for about 5 yrs now. I took it upon myself to get a better handle of his playing, so i pulled a left-handed tele off the store's wall and started playing it upside down. *BTW, its clean sound, especially being plugged into hotrod delux, w the drive half way sounded crisp and bright, yet w some dirtiness in the mids. Anyway! In short: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE try doing this! It steered me away from being patternish in my leads. Plus, the new licks i came across were easily translatable to my standard, right-handed, orthadox style. It takes a while to get usex to, but give it a shot, because all in all its a game changer. And no, it is much different than tinkering about w various tunings. #foreverchanged

[@gatt2b]

I'M BIG FAN OF ERIC BUT DAMN THAT BASS PLAYER IS ON THE SAME LEVEL BOTH OF THEM TOGETHER AND GET READY TO GET YOUR MIND BLOWN FANTASTIC JUST FREAKING AMAZING ALL THE LUCKY PEOPLE THERE TO GET TO WATCH THIS LIVE WISH I COULD'VE SAID I WAS THERE. LOL

[@MarkMerrick]

Beautiful work and killer tone boys.

[@hanovergreen4091]

What a great video after the disaster of 2021. This makes my heart feel good. REAL musicians vs autotune jokers.

[@jaspershreds101]

such a brilliant performance! god damn I love these guys

[@ericjohnson2329]

Blown away amazed!

[@OldManGuitar-68]

man, these boys are freakin' good!

[@LanceJean02]

Man, those guys can rock! Love it.

[@Shooter12355]

2 of the best bass and guitar players in the world

[@cosmoslogic9088]

Cody can make that bass wreck out , damn well done guys

[@toddlanctot643]

Magnificent gentlemen

[@westonknight7474]

JUST TOTAL AWESOMENESS!!

[@Goldwing23]

SIMPLY AMAZING!

[@DSto90]

It's that infectious energy at work again, nice guys

[@davidkoblentz]

holy damn. period, stop. amazing

[@Oxxnalf]

I can live with this forever.

[@alaskanoutlaw]

Hot fucking damn my dudes! What an amazing jam!!

[@guitarlessons205]

Holy shit.. these dudes are bad ass.. BOTH OF THEM... absolutely incredible...

[@razoredge4485]

They have practiced this so well, its just so tight!

[@endikanunez1539]

te sound of that guitar is f+++++ perfect...

[@xeff3280]

Lollar blackface pickups

[@johnnyjackson7897]

What Hendrix was gonna turn into...love this guy . Gettem tigers

[@CaptainFantastik1]

Best guitar faces ever.

[@mtrondle]

Watching that gave me joy in my soul.

[@lopezb]

What pure joy to hear this!

[@boydbringolf1251]

Dang, good playing with good people!

[@douglasclayton8760]

Phenomenal talent.

[@pierb.4460]

Musica y mas música con estos grandes.

[@bluesborn]

Wow! these two never miss a beat!

[@magnushartelius8021]

2 greats! Excellence!

[@BassByTheBay]

Cody's like, "Cannot... no, *MUST* not remove hat under any circumstances!"

[@Santosv708]

Legends

[@anastasiapattison4393]

Leslie West and Hendrix were both recording at “ Electric Lady Land studios when Felix said , Leslie go ask Jimi to come listen to this .Leslie said Me ? anyway Jimi came over during the finishing touches on “ Never in my Life “ he leaned over to Leslie and said “ that’s a killer riff dewd “ ;) I believe if Jimi was alive he’d lean in to Eric and say “ that’s a killer riff dewd “

[@logikadankenyataan6284]

Perfect combine players

[@forevermusiclover3335]

omg ... love this ... today is the day I fell in love with social media ....

[@jameszond8805]

that is the best bass picking I have seen in awhile

[@bobbyberetta4206]

Fuck yeah! Love Eric's tone!

[@wastinghands5681]

2020 and the bass playing on this still is memorizing.

[@pabloezequieldominguez6954]

10:40 the face of the guy behind cody like "damn"

[@RobG811]

I love how insync their playing is, and how the beat of their right legs is not.

[@byronp24]

AMAZING!🎸😲👍

[@glennleybourne145]

Whoever put thumbs down needs a jealousy check

[@jerrymorganjr]

Eric is my new favorite guitar player. These guys kickass.

[@billyclub56]

Jerrold Morgan Eric & Greg Koch!!

[@Dante3085]

This is sick!

[@ralfikip3300]

This is sooooooooooooo gooooooooood

[@t-zex4650]

KZbin should add a feature like again each year! Great jam!

[@TheMrnoisyboy]

who dare hates this jam !!!!

[@mylesmcpherson8380]

Both players went to that Happy Zone!!!!! Beast Mode!!!!

[@lynnbain9096]

This Is Jamming !

[@nickspann20]

Lynn Bain r

[@ruslijohol4555]

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[@indragitarseken1750]

Gitarisnya sangat handal,,, memainkan dengan perasaan tanpa melihat... Gila nih❤❤

[@SteveHorowski]

cody is awesome just like eric

[@WayneKnight-j2i]

These guys are tight

[@gunsfornuns]

That was fun!

[@robwalton7749]

THIS is REAL music. It doesn't care about race, religion, or anything else. These guys are mind blowing. Just listen!!!

[@TheSpunkalicious]

138 jealous haters. 8.9k worth of people who appreciate some good musical improv. I'm a fairly good drummer and drum to this quite often and I have finally left a comment.