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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@brothermanv]

Your comments always make me smile 💙

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@walkerwhitehouse5413]

Milton!

[@EtainMcCloud]

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

[@ncookpercussion]

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

[@theelectricant98]

Mama Neely never misses

[@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]

😂

[@andrewlazar4804]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Jasper_the_Cat]

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

[@_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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@thegreenstache04]

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

[@EMan32x]

I see Neely, I click Neely

[@vaxogtr6869]

Amen

[@Divine_Creative]

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

[@hbkjemmiel1064]

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

[@absenteechild8542]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@rhudson3290]

Best channel on KZbin

[@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.

[@howardlewis9230]

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

[@FreeBroccoli]

I didn't care for the "repetition legitimizes" gag when I first heard it, but the more Adam does it the more I like it.

[@beastzerkerjet]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@tidalHeart]

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

[@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.

[@nthnhbsn1909]

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

[@shoobaloobabobdingalingadong]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

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

[@altoblivion]

The magic and beauty of music is imperfection. Don’t feel like you’re not good enough because of someone’s opinion or idea of perfection. Be creative and be free.

[@nothingislogical]

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

[@matthewr8502]

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

[@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

[@mykhedelic6471]

Still the best channel on KZbin-- my gateway drug.

[@MikeJohnson-wc2rn]

Mama Neely! You guys are awesome.

[@cliffordcalhoun2364]

That Bach violin duet was awesome

[@ichdiewurst6153]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@murphvienna1]

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

[@ericktellez7632]

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

[@fugithegreat]

Dude, this a great example of how to give constructive criticism. Compliments for what was done well, pointing out in a non-condescending way what could be improved and giving advice of how to improve it, and congratulations again for what was done well. Makes me happy!

[@user-kp5kg5dl8h]

Mama Neely is so knowledgeable and seems so sweet!

[@jonathanguthrie9368]

Hi Adam's mom! I loved all the pieces that were played. My thanks to the performers for making the music.

[@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

[@johnbanzali3278]

Love your videos,Adam.

[@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.

[@ryano.5149]

Good advice about the composition at the end! I'll never forget when I was sitting in a form and analysis class while studying for my Master's, and the professor, probably one of the more brilliant music theorists out there, described sonata form in extremely broad terms as "You have something, and then you have something else, and then you go back to the first something!" He was sort of joking about it...but...I mean, that describes A LOT of wonderful music, and not just sonata form. That idea of thinking about form in such broad terms really stuck with me and helped me work through a good number of my own compositional roadblocks.

[@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!

[@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!

[@kleingrrmpf]

Madam Neely again :)

[@artificialinsolence3182]

Man. Your interjection at 10:45 was magical! I would pay good money to just see you playing the entirety of Bach's Cello Suite no. 1 on the bass!

[@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

[@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.

[@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).

[@yesmissjane]

I loved seeing your mum. What she had to say was so interesting, but also, your vibe with her was really sweet.

[@avshalomszererbensabath3904]

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

[@danielhyltin3991]

I love those violin players they are amazing I can’t stop listening to it

[@claytonyoung6008]

You'll want to listen to Eddie South and Django Reinhardt-they really bring the swing. music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3fYlXiqeJeZb8k&feature=share

[@neilomac]

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

[@NoDerpingAllowed]

Adam, I like how your arms express your thoughts forward as you speak. Your hands dance over your black table, giving an optical illusion that looks like your arms are reaching out to the audience in 3d!

[@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

[@tylerthompson5714]

I love love love the content Adam!

[@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

[@chassegardee7694]

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

[@RobsongsMusic]

Great! Thank you! :)

[@Corland44]

Love Neely mom vocal critique!

[@THEPurpleEgg]

It's fascinating: through the entire "spicy jazz from India" section, I got some tone/reed "issues" from the saxophone that I actually have been really self-conscious and aware of in my clarinet playing (you can hear some windy sound that isn't actually a note throughout the whole piece), but on sax (especially the lower register tenor sax), I actually really like the quote-unquote "imperfection" in the tone and I think it really fits the sound aesthetic (especially for the slow-ish jazz). Really actually kind of makes me rethink my goals for tone on clarinet...

[@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.

[@nvrumi]

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

[@EdoardoRavaglia]

Great mama Neely! 😁👍

[@Sirslatticus]

The best part is that he always brings his mother in with every video, wholesome as fuck

[@roberthovey5651]

The first video are of my students. I could not be more proud of them! Way to go San Leandro!

[@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.

[@nedquigglio]

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

[@meantone3154]

This is the best video about hidden bennefits of bass face (and how to get good at music) i've seen in a day.

[@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”

[@HyDeph0]

that last peice of advice was very very helpful Adam. I have a friend named Adam who is good at piano. He went to your Sungazor concert when concerts were a thing

[@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...

[@keithklassen5320]

More Adam's mom!!! Partly because mom, but also she's really good at tying those concepts to what I'd call "felt physicality", I've seen sooooo many vocal teachers who miss that, or reach for it but aren't nearly as intuitive and vivid in their explanations.

[@Coosanova]

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

[@mukifona5751]

Yeaa same

[@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.

[@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.

[@lukas_wolfe]

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

[@saleplains]

i am addicted to playing those 16th note machine gun bass solos. my favorite moment is when you come up on the end of the phrase and everyone thinks your done and you just blast through it and keep hitting em