Stanley Clarke and the Lydian Mode.

So in my latest video lesson I take a look at the EPIC track "Song to John" Pt.2 by the bass legend, Mr. Stanley Clarke -one of my absolute earliest influences on the bass. We'll look at two classic licks and also a brief discussion of the Lydian harmony present in the amazing melody and parts of Stanley's solo lines too.
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[@rufusbass]

THis was a long overdue video- a look at one of my favorite Stanley compositions, "Song to John" Pt.2 -in the video I look at two classic Stanley licks and also a brief discussion of the Lydian harmony present in his amazing melody and parts of Stanley's solo lines too.

[@nibndj9497]

I really appreciate the content and the density of informations we can find in your vids.

[@RaiderClarke312]

Appreciate somebody giving Stanley some Love! I've notice that 99% of people talk about Jaco. Love Jaco Song Writting Playing. Stanley Speaks Bebop Language With Monster Technique AND Soul!!! All on Electric and Double Basses.....

[@troybranch]

The Great S. Clarke!!!

[@blakebranchbass]

Great content! It’s refreshing to hear a bass video with someone who understands harmony.

[@billylikitsakosmusic6367]

An amazing musician!! Thanks for this post and analysis, Rufus! A real insight into composing on electric bass as well!

[@DarrylMiglio]

You are so good at describing and demonstrating. It is inspiring.

[@rufusbass]

Thanks so much- appreciated that :)

[@nabsdmusik]

Thank you so much for the explanation, love Stanley Clarke.

[@garaughty]

Such a classic track... awesome insights Rufus !

[@seanblake3658]

rufus ur videos are so informative and i love ur complete no bs approach. thanks for putting all this great stuff out there.

[@carltonbacon7652]

Nice playing. And I use to use this beautiful song as a practice piece as well.

[@jeffmoe2660]

Nice! Thanks for the breakdown. ☮️

[@prematureoptimism7125]

Always loved this album and of course "Modern Man". Sure wish I had the opening chord changes to the tune following "Song to John pt.2" "Concerto for JaZz Rock Orchestra". Not sure but I seem to recall the late George Duke or Stanley himself on piano. This post was very informative. Thx 🙏

[@skipneumann1]

Had the album- Song to John 2- yes!

[@naderzekrya5238]

Thanks for the appreciation. Yes, "Journey to Love" one of my favourite albums from my mid teens, mid 70s Also loved "Moonshadows" by Alfonso Johnson, etc!

[@ethanlocke3604]

Stanley is so ridiculously good, I feel like he almost gets less credit than he deserves just because jaco showed up at about the same time and blew everyone away.

[@rufusbass]

Yes, Stanley certainly is one of the absolute best..

[@RaiderClarke312]

I say the same thing. It's all about Jaco and Stanley. Stanley was known in Early 1970's playing with Corea, Getz etc. Along with Stanley Early Solo Albums. Once Jaco came on scene in 1976, Everyone forgot about Stanley...

[@thadiusventricle6752]

I don’t agree. Larry Graham, Stanley, Jaco. They each did unprecedented things with the bass. Graham slapping. Stanley, thumping in a jazz funk manner, upright, composition and Jaco fretless, compositions and playing changes. After 77 Stanley started moving into TV and Movie composition. Also, he was and is a mainstream star with songs on the radio. Everyone brings something different to the party.

[@danielnegash6948]

That’s absolutely wrong assessment. Do more studies.

[@ethanlocke3604]

@@danielnegash6948 Tf does that mean? How do I study whether hes underrated? Especially among younger cats these day I simply do not really hear his name get brought up the way you do with jacos, victors, marcus', or even like patitucci

[@visog]

Love Stanley. It's his tune too.

[@rufusbass]

Yes it is.

[@KeithCopeland778]

Amazing analysis and tutorial!!!! I really like your teaching style and am very impressed that you can articulate everything that's happening!!! I haven't seen very many bass instructors do this!!! Journey to Love is an INCREDIBLE RECORDING!!! My favorite Stanley Clarke song, "Concerto for Jazz/Rock Orchestra" is on that project!!!! David Sancious, one of the most underrated and underappreciated musicians on the planet, plays one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard, and the overall musicianship by everyone is mind-blowing!!! Stanley is one of a handful of virtuosos on both electric and upright bass!!!

[@rufusbass]

Thanks Keith! Agreed! Every tune on this record is awe inspiring. Even as a 15 yeard old, I felt this was a very special recording...It feels like a suite, and at the conclusion I truly feel like the music transported me on a complete journey.VERY few recording do this for me...

[@samcockrell]

Man that shit was beautiful you are a great player I would love for you to redo the Lydian thing from journey to love and slow down those licks and call out those notes the jazz bass was singing I’m glad I discovered your video

[@blamelouis]

Another great video packed with musical education , although the opening reminded me of “The Simpsons” theme tune 😊 thanks for giving up your time for this much appreciated Rufus 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheTralfaz]

yep...Danny Elfman probably heard it

[@mikesymons]

Ha that's what I was thinking too re: simpsons

[@NorthenTasawwuf]

Awesome stuff, Rufus! :) Love me some Stanley Clarke and I love the deep dive with the modes and the stacked chords.

[@JeffSeaLives]

For a brief moment I thought you were playing "The Simpsons" theme. LOL Love the content!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks for Sharing Rufus

[@Jjfabbonbass]

Awesome lesson!

[@fostervalle2483]

This is one of my favorite records of all time! Thank you for this. Concerto for a Jazz Rock Orchestra is my white whale! I would love more than anything a part 2. Talking about that track

[@ulfgj]

been waiting for the album "rite of strings' to pop up on spotify but it never happens... great version of the song on that album. jean-luc ponty on violin.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Subcribed to your Channel wow 🎶🎵🎸

[@robertbradshaw8140]

God, you're good Rufus, I really love your approach to teaching, and thank you for doing it in a way that I can understand. cheers Rob. from a really cloudy and wet Margate UK.

[@rufusbass]

@@robertbradshaw8140 thankyou for that great compliment.. appreciated!

[@YouDoTheShoot]

f'ing great!!!!!

[@LloydMajor]

Awesome!

[@brendanmelvin9938]

Superb talk through of the nuances of Stanley’s melodic genius, and equally brilliantly demoed by Rufus Wonderful stuff

[@rufusbass]

@@brendanmelvin9938 ah thanks Brendan..!

[@brendanmelvin9938]

@@rufusbass my pleasure Rufus

[@BenD_Bass]

Hey Rufus. I heard about you from SBL. You an amazing bass player but you also have the coolest name

[@KozmykJ]

I discovered Stanley Clarke, along with Chick, Al, and Lenny here - "Return To Forever - The Old Grey Whistle Test (1976)". I was 19 going from Rock Blues to Funk at this stage ... Was I WoW'ed or what ? A fascinating analysis Rufus. And a Sweet tone on that bass as well. May I ask which strings you're using there ? (type and make please) Lively flats it sounds like to me.

[@bassmonk2920]

Could never figure out Stanley rhythmical approach for soloing....

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day rufus also how was your weekend ❤😊

[@rufusbass]

Thankyou!

[@Mr._Bassman97]

Love Rite of Strings

[@GoGetFletch]

Would someone please put me out of my misery. Am I the only one who hears the Simpsons theme tune when Rufus plays the melody from Song to John, Pt.2 at 2:24mins?

[@MrAKbass]

Stanley is my hero, emotionally he hits me more then Jaco. Most will say that Jaco was more melodic but when you really delve into Stanley's catalogue you'll discover some really great melodic stuff. E.g. listen to " East RIver Drive" (incredible piccolo solo!) or the theme from Boys in the Hood, they're stellar examples of Stanley's melodicism.

[@rufusbass]

Agree. Apart from the classic 70's albums, I really thought Stanley's piccolo soloing on the Clarke/Duke Project and also his bass grooves and soloing ( inc. that great duet w/ Louis Johnson) on "Time Exposure" is superb. They also sound KILLER on LP. Mastering by Allan Zentz on the latter as i recall..

[@MrAKbass]

@@rufusbass Yes! " Time Exposure" I have that one on vinyl also. I really love Stanley's piccolo solo on the tune Time Exposure where the guitar parts are played by Jeff Beck.

[@thomalex8932]

Sounds like the Simpson theme song.

[@justinfedenyszen7049]

Yes! Noticed that too. Similar vocab.

[@pangeaproxima3681]

It doesn't sound, _it_ is.

[@DavidGarcia-gv9ou]

Lydian

[@pangeaproxima3681]

@@DavidGarcia-gv9ou _what?_

[@atquinn1975]

Sounds like The Simpsons theme. Anyway, I've just started to seriously get into bass the past couple years and haven't dived into Stanley Clarke yet. I'll have to remedy that. As someone who has listened to a bit of Chick Corea, this immediately identifies itself as a Chick Corea composition.

[@pangeaproxima3681]

It doesn't _sound_ like the Simpsons, _it_ is the Simpsons.

[@LouisL1963]

Maybe Danny Elfman was a Stanley Clarke fan...?😂

[@JoelDubay]

You’re not Stanley Clark. Stop ripping off other people’s content.

[@pangeaproxima3681]

_What?_

[@gssong7111]

Who is Stanley Clark? Rufus is talking about Stanley Clarke.

[@rufusbass]

@@gssong7111 yup- kinda says it all doesn’t it?

[@davidhagopian2786]

Gushing about Stanley’s record and analyzing the tune for educational purposes is “ripping off people’s content”? 🤡 How do you learn? By creating your own original music with no knowledge of anything?

[@LouisL1963]

He's not ripping off Stanley Clarke; he's showcasing segments of the tune in an educational context.