The Hidden Benefits of Bass Face (how to get good at music)

Critiquing your music!
0:00 Intro
0:19 Nice Pocket Bass Solo
3:07 Nice Brazilian tune (aka, The Hidden Benefits of Bass Face ft. Mama Neely)
6:28 The Bach Violin Double Concerto, but it's jazz manouche
9:17 Bass version of Bach's Violin Fugue in G minor (+cool bass mic technique)
12:22 Spicy jazz from India
14:29 Chill Autumn Leaves guitar solo
16:11 Nice A section start to guitar composition
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[@LegalEagle]

Can confirm: Adam suffers from Resting Bass Face.

[@colejohnson66]

Never expected to see you here 🤔

[@tommywiseau_]

whatcha doing for new years?

[@cpt_nordbart]

*Bass It's against the law to call it base ;)

[@LegalEagle]

@@cpt_nordbart Lol. Fixed. BASS!

[@Sk0lzky]

2020 really is the weirdest year ever

[@frightfulspud]

In India, we always remove our shoes when entering a recording studio or a jam room. It's a sign of respect and it's ingrained in our culture.

[@stepans2167]

Didn't know that, thanks

[@JoshLeRose]

The more you know! Also from a practical standpoint it’s a good idea so that the _thunk_ of your shoes doesn’t get picked up in the recording.

[@steelstrings4]

I just wonder, would slippers be acceptable? Unlike a lot of drummers, I can’t play barefoot and I imagine I’m not the only one.

[@ananyaacharya6651]

Damn, must've missed the memo

[@danielkeefer5875]

Can someone drop the link for that track because it was amazing

[@jordanlin4437]

Adam has legitimized the “repetition legitimizes” meme through repetition. How meta.

[@1984klo]

r e p e t i t i o n

[@victorycoffee92]

l e g i t i m i z e s

[@oldvlognewtricks]

But since I’ve seen this commented before: I’m waiting until repetition of ‘repetition of “repetition legitimizes” legitimizes’ legitimizes.

[@muhkeeliha7979]

repetition legitimizes explains the whole concept of the entire existence

[@PhilthySteel]

And the universe collapses on itself . . .

[@YoYo10542]

Listening to Adam’s mom talk really shows me where Adam gets it from.

[@randysterbentz5599]

I loved how technical her critique was! Not just "your face should feel like this". That's the kind of instruction I would want from a vocal mentor.

[@musikman43204]

Lague

[@Toastbug]

also love the christmas tree

[@CrooningRevival365]

I love Mama Neely

[@nolyspe]

each time Adam says repetition I'm like "oh fuck here we go again"

[@Karlol100]

Seems legit.

[@InXLsisDeo]

To get good at music, you need 40h/day of repetition /TwoSetViolin

[@LiMCRiMZ]

Here we go again Here we go again *Here we go again*

[@Dowlphin]

He is doing that too often. I am getting sick of it. 😉

[@Reecekeyz]

So it legitimised

[@afeathereddinosaur]

He does the "how to get good at music", but I really just need the "how to music"

[@Sp0nge5]

just music

[@felix000g]

How music

[@HyperManic1000]

How

[@williamhills6927]

Pick up an instrument, make a terrible noise, then have someone smart at music tell you how to make the noise less bad.

[@notoriusdrifter40]

@@HyperManic1000 H

[@AimeeNolte]

Now I go listen to more Bach

[@Raffael-Tausend]

always an excellent idea!

[@Dianagarcialopez2002]

Defenitely

[@michaelmuldowney3131]

Aimee Nolte!!!!!!!!!!! You're so great. Hope you're having a nice day!

[@112BALAGE112]

BWV 910 is a good one. Just sayin'.

[@mrnelsonius5631]

I self taught bass guitar, and am lucky enough to be able to do it for a living. The first music book that really taught me a lot about music and bass? “Bach For Bass”. Found it in the school music library and it was priceless for me! Decades later I can still hear it in my playing haha

[@Eduardo-pn5xc]

I just followed your mom's advice and can confirm that it really helps. The projection and timbre of my voice seemed to improve a lot, gonna experiment more with it. Thanks Adam and Madam Neely!

[@raputha1148]

I don't know why, but this comment makes me smile

[@shryggur]

@@raputha1148 it just makes you bass face! C:〈

[@FelipeRebolledoA]

Madam Neely

[@raputha1148]

@@shryggur yes! o=

[@bigchebureki]

M'Adam Neely

[@tommym1063]

The black desk kind of makes it look like Adam is reaching out over the cinema bars. Trippy

[@pizzzapi]

whoa ! cool :D

[@woodfur00]

I thought so too and it freaked me out for a second

[@KalebPeters99]

Yoo that's crazy I didn't see it at first but I see what you mean haha

[@tommytimmy8441]

whoa that’s so crazy. i can’t unsee that now.

[@euansmith3699]

Bass Face: in 3D!

[@flutechannel]

Don't let these secrets out Adam. Its like Wasabi or Hawaii for flute. F L U T E F A C E

[@firebrain2991]

flute face? isn't that just embouchre :p

[@brodycates8472]

TFC! What's up

[@chapterrv]

Your comments always make me smile 💙

[@jessieobscura]

Really appreciate Mama Neely! Would like more of her vocal wisdom any time.

[@RobsongsMusic]

Wow! I'm so happy you have commented about my video, Adam Neely! And also your mom, of course! 😍 Those tips were very useful to me. I loved that part "You have to kind of inhale like you’re smelling something really good". For sure I will work on these great tips! Thank you so much! 🎶

[@lilianemmf]

You song is awesome! I can clearly recognize Milton Nascimento’s reference! I loved your video! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Gassyyetclassy]

We need a "Benefits of Bass Neck: Featuring Joe Dart" version

[@Gassyyetclassy]

@Chris Mahoney That's a great way to describe Sam's neck🙃

[@normg2242]

Chiropractor's dream...lol

[@Soundaholic92]

Michael League has a fantastic bass neck too. Studies have shown you can accurately quantify and measure the dankness of the music at any point by measure his neck length and angle

[@Mateo-fo5xd]

Joe Dart's neck moves so strongly it can be measured in the Richter scale

[@DocBree13]

😂

[@EtainMcCloud]

So wholesome, mother and son, doing the music together. This gives me some feels and makes me miss my dad. Good feels.

[@theelectricant98]

Mama Neely never misses

[@JohnNathanShopper]

I call it sheet music face! The better I sight read, the angrier I appear. Bass Face!

[@Plafintarr]

Lmao! Totally with ya on that one! Thanks for making me laugh.

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Meanwhile I look distraught cause I can't read at all

[@doctormojo]

Apparently when a British scientist was asked for his suggestion for a capsule being fired off into space he said: "We could send some Bach, but that would be bragging".

[@Neal_Schier]

Touche!

[@noahcook241]

Adam, it’s a small touch, but when you do the “repetition legitimizes” bit, it makes me smile. Please never stop.

[@_loser_on_line_]

Ohhh man.... Thanks for the inclusion! I started working on my "in the pocket" feel straight away.... And i'll work on my wonky "Zappa-esque-out-off-time" phrasing to be more deliberate (when need be). And I really appreciate the critique; thank you for the tips!

[@Jasper_the_Cat]

Your Mom seems so cool and knowledgeable! You're lucky to have such a great Mom! ♥️

[@aarongreen3100]

Home for the holidays with Mama Neely! So wholesome. I bet she shreds.

[@Rubenwil]

Shes actually called Madam Neely. It's a name bestowed upon her by this community.

[@aarongreen3100]

@@Rubenwil my sincere apologies.

[@andrewlazar4804]

It's great to hear from Momma Neely again, live her thoughts on voices.

[@Magumba_State]

1st one was definitely inspired by joe dart

[@Magumba_State]

LMFAO NO KIDDIDING i just got to the part about joe dart

[@TommyDoesMusic]

hahahahaha I was literally gonna post this

[@aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie8]

joe dart is my bass god

[@cookie0329]

joe dart on the joe dart

[@GoviaM]

Your pfp is definitely inspired by vulfpeck

[@nothingislogical]

That Bach double violin concerto sounds like something from a Wes Anderson movie.

[@GoviaM]

I know adam cant have a video without saying *R E P E T I T I O N L E G I T I M I Z E S*

[@GoviaM]

I know adam cant have a video without saying *R E P E T I T I O N L E G I T I M I Z E S*

[@GoviaM]

I know adam cant have a video without saying *R E P E T I T I O N L E G I T I M I Z E S*

[@GoviaM]

I know adam cant have a video without saying *R E P E T I T I O N L E G I T I M I Z E S*

[@Lauren-ny9pe]

seems legit

[@depressedfrogpenis]

seems legit

[@txsphere]

Mom knows what she is talking about. Activating the muscle is kind of magic.

[@630171official]

wow, it's indeed an instant tone hack

[@musikman43204]

Don't think of her as a mom, but, a voice teacher with children. 🤷‍♂️

[@AsherBarkin]

It would help that guy but his breathing is is problematic and that's the whole thing he's not going to sing like that past a certain age

[@DukeOnkled]

In my personal opinion, those pickup noises really add something to the recording, gives it a more....authentic feel. Adds a kind of emotion to it.

[@thefrigginpope]

Ma Neely reminds me so much of my high school chorale teacher, just a really cool style while they're dropping science. Voice teachers are a treasure.

[@Viktorr123er]

I love how adams black desk makes the illusion of a 3D effect with his arms, because it looks like a frame bar like in movies

[@shanok3]

I thought that was only me

[@EMan32x]

I see Neely, I click Neely

[@vaxogtr6869]

Amen

[@Divine_Creative]

I love these reviews, and how you carefully give each musician advice.

[@kravatapraimuu]

It looks so nice when your hands hover over your desk, it kinda looks like you are reaching forward from the video player on dark-theme youtube.

[@hbkjemmiel1064]

Never thought I would ever make one of your videos. It's an honor. Thank you ! - Jemmiel M.

[@murphvienna1]

Adam: "just groove, improvise". Classical musicians: "just ... what?"

[@nthnhbsn1909]

Never knew I needed Jazz-hann Sebastien Bach in my life.

[@OllavoTozzi]

To the brazilian dude: dude, I felt Milton Nascimento vibes, and that is great

[@RobsongsMusic]

Thank you! Milton is one of my biggest references! 🎸🎶

[@OllavoTozzi]

@@RobsongsMusic he's one of my faves too!

[@RobsongsMusic]

@@OllavoTozzi nice!

[@fluffyfluffykatz]

I also wanted to compliment you on this beautiful piece! One of my first introductions to Brazilian music was Sergio Mendes's "Brasileiro" and your piece reminded me so much of that album's last track, "Chorado". I've always loved it because of it's beautiful and haunting chords, and wordless vocal melody. That song would later guide me into discovering other amazing stuff like Clube da Esquina, and your music took me right back there! Awesome work, parabens :)

[@RobsongsMusic]

@@fluffyfluffykatz This Sergio Mendes' song is so nice! Clube da Esquina influences me a lot. Btw, I'm from the same state of Clube da Esquina moviment (Minas Gerais) and their songs are beautiful. Awesome chords, melodies and lyrics as well! Thank you!

[@sadmemeboi]

0:07 that version of the lick sounded so much like something taken from breath of the wild

[@raputha1148]

yes! i was thinking it sounded familiar

[@sohamsengupta6470]

Being a bit of a tech death guy, the answer to Giovanni's "What happens next" for me is 100% a trem picked riff, maybe in phrygian flat 4, with some ambient synth or synth arpeggios in the background, a la Virvum's I: A New Journey Awaits

[@markop.1994]

Phrygian flat 4... MY KINDA GUY

[@XNaturalPhenomenonX]

I love how you can be blunt in your criticism and also talk about what you like. I have so many Eureka moments watching these breakdowns. Thank you, Adam.

[@chassegardee7694]

That Nice Brazilian Tune was sending me straight back to Pat Metheny Group's tremendously gifted singer Pedro Aznar

[@RobsongsMusic]

Great! Thank you! :)

[@Coosanova]

That black desk had me thinking your hands were popping out my screen for a moment there.

[@mukifona5751]

Yeaa same

[@SleepingCocoon]

regarding a section / b section: if i get stuck after the a section, i'll often drop the project file or whatever completely and work on something else immediately, and that something will become the b section. more often than not, i find connections between that new idea and the last one, even if it needs a little adjusting to fit. it's not a free ticket every time, but it keeps the creativity flowing.

[@matthewr8502]

These are by far my favourite Adam videos. So much joy and goodness in them.

[@absenteechild8542]

Post hoc justifying the face is my favorite video segment you’ve done in a while

[@ericktellez7632]

When the lick is that good that it STINKS. Thats the face you make.

[@awsumpchits]

that black desktop makes it look like Adam's hands are reaching out of the video frame sometimes

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

Yeah I also noticed that and I'm wondering if it's on purpose.

[@beastzerkerjet]

some of these submissions are amazing... i love the input from mama neely too!

[@timbeaton5045]

What i DO like is the way this has transitioned over time, from "How Not To Suck at Music", to the "How to Get Good.." vibe. Always nice to see the kind of experimentation that people do, and hopefully expand, and/or broaden what music actually is.

[@tidalHeart]

Really cool to see which ones made the final cut! Also your ma is an absolute gem!

[@charliejenkins100]

Giovanni giving major Raven That Refused To Sing era Steven Wilson vibes there.

[@SimoneDePascalis]

You make it sound like it's... I dunno... Seven years ag--ooooohhhhhhhhjeez

[@matthammond3563]

Definitely sounded like a mid section to a prog song to me, building to a big solo or heavy section

[@GoatFelon]

Hey Adam, I really love your viewer submission and Q&A videos. Not only is it inspiring to see what other musicians (beginner or experienced) are doing, but the information and advice you offer is well explained and valuable. Thanks for the great content!

[@PeachyKeena_]

I’m not even all that into Joe Dart but I heard that first guy start playing and immediately went “yeah that guy likes Joe Dart”

[@lysergicserpent7676]

The correct, technical term is "stank face" I believe. Like you smell something funky.

[@DJRY360]

Like a week old ham sandwich, but in the pocket

[@fluidthought42]

@@DJRY360 I like to think of it more like a very smelly cheese or maybe that of a dry aged meat or even that of a kimchi: you know it smells kinda bad but it smells bad in a really good way. That's when funk is a good funk, you know?

[@DJRY360]

@@fluidthought42 okay.. it was gruyere at one point I think... 🤔

[@LiMCRiMZ]

Marc Rebillet anybody? 🤔

[@victorycoffee92]

@@DJRY360 BLUES CHEESE

[@ryanrobinson2293]

That goddamn repetition legitimises joke gets me every single time

[@somefuckstolemynick]

These videos are amazing. So much good information to soak up. Happy new year everyone!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

Happy new year, thanks for being one of my main teachers here during lockdown, sometimes I find it hard to find new stuff but you are always bringing it!

[@HighFiveTheHorizon]

18:11 "It's about setting up expectations and then contrasting them in a way that's logical". One day we will hear Adam say "Repetition legitimizes." without actually repeating it and we just won't know what's what anymore.

[@kleingrrmpf]

Madam Neely again :)

[@johnnyphoney5669]

This trick with cheek muscles for singing is a discovery of the year for me! It really significantly changes the sound for the better. I’m surprised how didn’t I notice this for all these years. It’s like “how to get better at singing in 10 seconds”. Thanks for showing this to me!

[@shoobaloobabobdingalingadong]

I always learn so much when Adam's mom discusses the nuances of singing. Thanks, mom!

[@MikeJohnson-wc2rn]

Mama Neely! You guys are awesome.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Really interesting to think about the muscles involved in singing and how they affect technique/sound

[@thegreenstache6163]

Adam's Mom's comment about the spine and throat has actually helped my saxophone voicing. Big thanks for the tips!

[@thatcherdaniels9860]

So glad your still doing these type of videos I think it’s really good for musical development

[@iforgotmyname2739]

You know, that Violin piece could really use some more J A Z Z H A R M O N Y

[@husnainali-gn8bo]

You ever just listen to a song and think: "this song's fine and all but it could really use some more jazz harmony"

[@giovanni21mas]

@@husnainali-gn8bo every time I hear something that isn´t *jazz* . Hell even some jazz songs could do with more jazz

[@isaquemanoeldossantos8437]

@husnain ali don't worry, we have all been there, so today...

[@ichdiewurst6153]

Everybody's first until they refreshed their page. Lol.

[@howardlewis9230]

So nice to see your mom again. I was a student of yours years ago and still am.

[@tylerthompson5714]

I love love love the content Adam!

[@mellowgeekstudio]

So in order to properly sing Bossa Nova we gotta have a smiling Tom Jobim face. Sounds legit.

[@raagsethi1]

Hey Adam, thanks so much for listening to our composition and sooo glad you liked it, the rest of the band is so stoked that you reviewed our song!! If you do get the time (or if anyone else here wants to listen to the full song) while that part was dynamically soft, I guarantee you'll love the rest of the song cause we go fffffff also 😂. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKnk2qEnrd9jZo

[@JackoWacko.]

Loved it 👌

[@raagsethi1]

@@JackoWacko. Thank you ma man!!!

[@parassssssingh]

SOUNDS SO GOOD!

[@protyay]

Thisss! This small clip may be just mp, but the full song goes from ff to pp to big pp energy

[@shivangkapadia21]

This is epic news! It feels immensely special to know that Adam Neely watched the video! This was a lot of fun! :)

[@johnbanzali3278]

Love your videos,Adam.

[@RobertMatichak]

Thanks for all that you do. Keep those videos coming! All the best in 2021. Peace

[@avshalomszererbensabath3904]

Playing bare foot totally connects the musicians, and in extreme situations might also electricute the whole band. At least they'll be together🥰

[@user-kp5kg5dl8h]

Mama Neely is so knowledgeable and seems so sweet!

[@grantbob]

Hey @Adam Neely, I really enjoy this style of video. Thanks!

[@kickitlikekirra]

That face "lift" technique has an unexpected and immediate effect! She's right, it makes me feel silly and over-emotive, but it comes across more subtle to the viewer, and much smoother and richer to the listener.

[@EdoardoRavaglia]

Great mama Neely! 😁👍

[@Corland44]

Love Neely mom vocal critique!

[@lankyaf2868]

It's so cool to see how passionate and knowledgeable you are about music. Love your videos, keep doing you 👍

[@2giantmonsters]

Thanks Adam. I always enjoy your posts.

[@simonwilliams6300]

Repetition legitimizes Repetition legitimizes Never gonna let that go are you Never gonna let that go are you

[@OllavoTozzi]

Never gonna give you up Never gonna give you up

[@junglefett]

He can't! That would delegitimize it :P

[@alvislarson7853]

@@OllavoTozzi Never gonna let you down Never gonna let you down

[@dirksenargon2402]

Never gonna run around Never gonna run around

[@raulperez2308]

yeah he'll keep repeating it until everybody understands

[@a52productions]

Really talented submissions this time!! Good work everyone!

[@raagsethi1]

Thanks man, here is the full link if you wanna hear it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKnk2qEnrd9jZo

[@frmcf]

That exact recording of ‘Águas do março’ is marvellous!

[@thorstenkoch194]

Adam, you are a genius. You find the good in everything AND exactly the things the submitters (?) can improve with their resources. This is a perfect way of critique and it inspires so much. Thank you.

[@luchadorito]

YOOOOOO Bach and gypsy jazz, that is basically my wheelhouse! Kevin if you are watching this, great job dude! Quoting bach has been a staple of gypsy musicians' toolkit since forever so seeing people make the same connection is so cool! There are a ton of great recordings of those worlds meeting, from the Franck Wolf Trio(featuring Marcell Loeffler, a relagive of Yorgui Loeffler and Bireli Lagrene, on accordion) playing partitas as jazz waltzes to the Fonó Ensemble's Vadbarokk album which explores the connection between the folk traditions of the Carpathian basin and baroque music and even features a rendition of the double violin concierto mixed with Transylvanian Sekler music. Im just so happy people are appriciating this music!

[@velvetsteele]

Glad to see an appearance from MADAM Neely!! It sounds like she has dabbled in the Alexander Technique for singers?

[@Catefn]

Madam Neely began incorporating Andover Education and AT into singing about 1990. Cool that you recognized it!

[@velvetsteele]

@@Catefn HaHa! Thanks. You were great in this video (and the last one). I hope we get to see more of you in the future: maybe you’ll start your own Neely singing channel? I may know someone that you can ask for tips on how to be a successful KZbinr. As far as my recognition of AT: I have studied a bit of singing with the Alexander Technique - was about to start teacher training for AT but... corona - so it was somewhat familiar terrain, although I was not familiar with the specific points you were making. I am not familiar with Andover Education yet. Is it related to the Orff-Schulwerk method of teaching? ( My googling led me to this but the results are not wholly conclusive).

[@nvrumi]

You are very kind to your submitters. That's an admirable character trait. Well done sir!

[@jameskennedy7093]

I forget if I said this overtly in a comment or if I just thought it, but I like that this has become "How to get good at music" and not "How not to suck at music." I think it's a much better vibe.

[@soulman4292]

As a partially deaf musician (was born without the ability to perceive sound in left ear) I can confirm playing barefoot, or even without shoes, is an incredible way to experience the music in a live band setting. There are many many ways we perceive sound, and sometimes your ears or in my case ear is simply not enough to actually feel the music. Sometimes you quite literally have to touch it.

[@neilomac]

That guitar arpeggio thing really reminded me of something Steven Wilson would do. :-)

[@fisk0]

Really appreciate your simple suggestion regarding A vs B sections. I have hundreds of short pieces I can't figure out where to go next with, and I think I'll get a lot of use out of just trying to break the sections down into concepts like that and contrasting them.

[@count3rcultured]

I love your content man, so insightful and developed! Your videos have definitely inspired me to try out new things and even start my own channel, so thank you!!

[@nedquigglio]

So basically if the music can make you impersonate Robert Deniro, you’re good?

[@ring01_]

something my guitar teacher taught me is that guitar players starting to learn jazz continue to use the intense rock vibrato that is so fun to play, but without any thought about it and with no purposeful effect

[@MaggaraMarine]

That's also how you can tell a guitarist attempting to play bass from a "real" bassist.

[@grizelda4526]

Love this series. Very cool!

[@batya7]

It was fascinating experiencing these musicians through Adam's ears. I liked the variety of styles and instruments

[@ReasonableRam]

I only just recently discovered and got into Joe Dart and I really love his style and work so far. It's at that perfect difficulty that I feel I can get better with.

[@lukaswolfe5792]

Have you made it out of the Joe Dart rabbit hole yet?

[@danpremo6958]

Any video that features Mama Neely gets a like from me.

[@Orthogonalus]

I once came up with a chord progression I liked but didn't know how to continue, so I tried just reversing the progression until I got back to the first chord again. It worked beautifully.

[@reaganharder1480]

"Alright, i need to do the opposite of whatever it is I did." So what you're saying is that my instinctive reaction to that start of adding a bunch of overdrive and strumming some drawn out power-chords is actually a good idea.