Nashville Session Cats, behind the scenes, volume 1, Gordon Mote

[@SinnGread]

some people are gifted with healing hands.... and some of those hands Heal with Music!!!!!!

[@model_number_band]

He accepted not one compliment.... His gift brings tears.. Just beautiful.. What insane talent....

[@Kevinschart]

"sure sounds good when you play it" Gordon - "....Well..."

[@graciebentley1421]

❤ it's absolutely wonderful watching Gordon Mote playing the piano

[@MozartGil]

It's 2020 and I'm so thankful for that Tom!

[@eightbars1]

I'm a guitar player, myself (naturally or why would I be here?) but I have sat next to cats like Stan Kenton as a child and watched the greatest jazz pianists play all my life. I've seen the hands of the greats dance above the keys. It's been beautiful! Magical, even. But watching this cat's hands is freaky. He is so good, though. I doubt he could hit a bad note even if he tried. But watching his hands is a mind-blower. Thank you for introducing us to him.

[@rockinran]

I'm so glad that you did this piece on Gordon. also glad you talked about him yesterday in such an affectionate way. I've loved him for a couple of years now and even sing one of his songs in my church, "Mercy Walked In". he is super talented to be sure but I didn't know he had perfect pitch...but it kind of makes sense.

[@greencandlefanatic]

so beutiful : )

[@tombstoneslim7070]

Genius…sheer genius!! God has truly blessed Gordon with a “feel” unlike any other! Thanks for sharing!!

[@John_Galimore]

Hey Tom. I'm retired, and been enjoying your Homeskool'in. I went down this rabbit hole and found Gordon Mote. When I was young I had a friend, Doug Koyle, a blind Jazz Sax and woodwinds musician. Amazing, just like Gordon. So, I went to Gordon's KZbin, heard him play "Gospel Ship". Not fully my cup of tea, but I'm a sucker for the beat. I'd buy from Gordon no matter what he's sellin'. Thanks for sharing real music.

[@alphasnk]

It's always beautiful to see people being absorbed, thank you for sharing that moment!

[@jackmundo4043]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you.

[@bobbylatina3733]

Wow! You ain't kidding Buk! You can tell he's a great soul and of course a freak of a player...thanks for sharing this one.

[@chaz32]

that close harmony in those melodic passages

[@bertgetner9397]

That's beautiful. Thanks Tom and Gordon!

[@skidrowe68]

Beautiful guy! What pure talent.

[@lmrecorders]

That guy's dynamics are just amazing. He can put down chords with such a detailed rake.

[@jamesginnetti9299]

That's another amazing session player, Tom Bukovac. He's one of the best guitarist in the game!!

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

LOL Exactly! "YOU can!" HA Man, he is outrageously exceptional! It's amazing how quickly I find myself simply ELATED within a few notes of Gordon or you playing. Thanks for that!

[@littlezephead]

Such beautiful playing!

[@acousticcoyote2362]

Holy cow. So amazing.

[@richardbarksdale3810]

That guy is fantastic so Tom he's the one you talked about in your video with perfect pitch. Thank you for sharing! God bless you guys!

[@Andrew_85]

“This piano is fun today....(clap)” - brilliant comment after playing some incredible music. What a humble talent.

[@ssalvaterra]

Can't wait for Gordon's channel! This will be so good! The way he plays is all kind of wrong, but the music, god that music...God's gift!

[@nelsonw2096]

Well well well. More Gordon Mote!!! So great. That’s all I got. 👍🏼

[@Lpendes]

This guys is incredible! I could listen to this all day long! Such a great way to start my day!

[@rossward5701]

The song is "I Found Someone" by Blake Shelton, for those that are interested. The lick is around 2:36.

[@hollywoodactress]

Do you mean 1min 36sec? Just trying to work out the song as the melody is so awesome, uplifting and calming

[@lemmy555]

Holy shit brother. This was some powerful piano playing. Wowwww. Thanks for sharing sir!

[@robertocerini4885]

Wow. Beautiful feel!

[@whiskybravo4648]

I love that these are popping up in my stream. Re-uploads? Keep ‘em coming.

[@SealedOrPorted]

I am here after watching your solo album studio video. I am thinking all of you session men place dynamics right up there with melody. I don’t know how well Pro Tools handles dynamics, but that tape has such depth. Thanks again for your videos Buk.

[@chuckhewett8882]

Gordon’s touch is amazing!

[@stevehughes1510]

Yep yep yep...........this just takes me away.........sooo good...........thanks for posting Tom.

[@mattekelly]

This guy is a beast for sure. The piano sounds phenomenal as well. When he really strikes it hard it just sings!

[@toddeast9891]

Every time I hear you play Gordon I’m amazed, coming from a fellow pianist and longtime musician, you are definitely a diamond in the rough! By the way, wish I could be playing the piano beautiful! Keep up the incredible work my friend. I meant, that piano you’re playing. Very jealous! LOL

[@TravisHY]

"You can..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👑👑👑👑👑

[@Kevinschart]

it's really interesting watching his fingers search for a black key to find his position and then immediately getting back to playing, all without missing a beat.

[@michaeljames6216]

TB your right. WOW... Sweet Sounds

[@shapsy11]

Gordon is a beauty, very awesome, thanks Tom!

[@jipes]

So beautiful....

[@ChucklesKeys]

I have my eyesight and I just don't understand how he does that. He is amazing! Makes me a "wanna be" player, and I've been doing session work since I was fourteen years old, I'm 58.

[@Piano999Man]

I have concluded that only a blind man could ever do that! His left brain-right brain is separated. .....he might be a savant...

[@MrBobaloo22]

Notice that in his "learning to play (physically but not visually)" how he has learned to depend MORE on his sense of "touch" (for instance, how he "feels" intervals) -- directly and indirectly, he has learned to play "differently" than most of us "sighted" pianists -- he is an AMAZING PIANIST -- very unique -- I love the way he plays!!!!! An amazingly talented musician!

[@lkeithf]

There is something very different about a blind person when it comes to the other senses. The other senses are enhanced! Same goes for a deaf person their eyesight becomes enhanced or their tactful perception. Look at Johnny Hiland, Ray Charles, etc. Their ears become less human and more "divine" if you will.

[@blueswede74]

What an amazing player ❤️

[@nordyfamily]

Great work!

[@physiciansassist1]

Wow, that's crazy soulful

[@ironikaika]

That stuff at the end had me smiling and crying.

[@riverman6655]

Please tell this Mr Mote dude he's a frickin' beast! Got McCoy Tyner power in those digits!

[@killamagillagorilla]

that piano sounds amazing, and he has such good melodies

[@CHIG5748]

Demonstrating the piano Gordon: “you can... Uncle Larry: no, you can. Hilarious! This guy is amazing! I can’t pat my head and rub my stomach at the same time 🍺

[@TheBfuson0384]

Look up his solo stuff, he’s a great singer too

[@tracilackey179]

So beutiful these guys.

[@mojobluesmusic8960]

Thats killa indeed my man... cheers 🍻

[@fabianweygandt1329]

Unbelievable good!

[@dagoat1]

Beautifull!

[@wrzkace1]

what a gifted player

[@trentwaterman7049]

Incredible

[@staylor537]

What a great player !

[@LegendaryMike]

Im just now hearing of Gordan today. Is he a gospel cat? His chords are perfect for songs and talk music.

[@physiciansassist1]

Ridiculous 🎹🎶🎵 So melodic...

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

That's insane talent, makes me feel like trade guitar for piano.

[@greencandlefanatic]

also tom any chance you could go over badcat serinade in a new episode of home skoolin. please....

[@andrewhguitar]

Dude I’ve been asking the same thing Hahahaha

[@ncoyouth]

Pure "Magic" playin...

[@dan5danPT]

Is there any way I can give this multiple thumbs up? I might just go create a new KZbin account just to do that for this video. Thanks 501CE for introducing me to Gordon!

[@greencandlefanatic]

hi tom can you tell me what the piece is at 4.20 , sooo want to hear more of that angelic melody. or if anyone knows ??

[@shayeasy]

just showed my girlfriend this and she immediately sat down at the piano to practice

[@blagamarcel0]

Cum poate canta asa bine ?

[@BREGGREN]

Mote's Got Some Good Action TOO!

[@leeharper8363]

Wow was that cool!

[@tracebrem]

Wow just.. wow

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Wow. I've just got no idea what he was doing.

[@prometheusfallen]

I have to say I was surprised to hear "cussing" around a Gospel musician.

[@Tonetwisters]

I just wanna hear some "Chopsticks" ...

[@erajad]

TOUCH!!! 1:20 . . . and the whole thing, really . . .

[@Fender9808]

unreal!!

[@timbalfe6144]

But to let you into another secret Gordon the piano is fun today because Tom is there.

[@Justinpiano1987]

Beast

[@paliucmircea2144]

What song has this intro?

[@roseanndewitz9314]

who is talking with him?

[@B388key]

How about those chords and feel/touch he has! Dissonant, but not overly so. He's has a real god given talent. Great piano yes, but it is in the hands of a true craftsman...

[@justwhendrunk]

Badass

[@JosephKimWanpo]

But no love for Scott Bradley.....?

[@VictoireBuffet]

wow

[@marcuswilespage]

Bruce Hornsby all over

[@BREGGREN]

Mote's Got It ! & I've Just Been ListeningThe Last Few Months!

[@thejamnasium6447]

Bruce Hornsby still hasn't rehearsed for Fare Thee Well

[@rockinran]

hanging around Gordon I'm surprised you cuss as much as you do. LOL Just yanking your chain brother...

[@popstarlo]

Omg nice one day lol

[@jasongperry1392]

Gordon more is a good player. But there will never be another Anthony burger

[@MrBobaloo22]

There are several pianists out there who play with the obvious skill of Anthony Burger, when it comes to arpeggios, runs, etc. -- he's a skilled and flashy player -- but Gordon Mote (not more) is AMAZINGLY UNIQUE!

[@yourpetard]

Beautiful dudes

[@thorvelizelos]

Wow