SimplyTruth Posted 1/26/2009 8:47:49 PM

Can barely hear the bass, and reggae is all about the rhythm section. Without audible bass, it sounds empty. Drummer has the right groove. Oddly, the bassist and keyboardist seem to have reversed their roles. Keyboardist should be on bass, and that bassist looks like he belongs on a keyboard.

rrr Posted 11/11/2008 1:46:49 PM

Thanks so much for such a helpful video. Thanks Paul and band for wanting to teach and train others. God bless you in all you do...

djSpinD Posted 9/16/2008 8:03:14 AM

Craiger, even tho you could put corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese on white bread and call it a Reuben, it wouldn't changethe white bread into Rye. Doesn't mean the sandwich isn't good, it is just different and it would be a version of a Reuben ;) One thing I like is that Paul is still Paul in this video and not trying to be somebody else. It is broken apart fundumentally and could/should be helpful to a lot of worship teams to remember to have fun at times :)

KFanai Posted 9/16/2008 12:54:50 AM

yo SimpleTruth, take a chill pills mon. You can feel all you one, but if you don't have the basic music talent or understanding its no used. Peace

Craiger Posted 9/15/2008 10:27:27 AM

What are you guys talking about, just throw a rasta-style hat on Paul Baloche and we're golden!! ;)

Worship Pastor Mike Posted 9/13/2008 4:24:25 PM

In response to SimplyTruth, while it is true that boiling any music style down to the basic math will necessarily result in a wooden version, it is a great place to start. The same could be said about Jazz, Blues, or Country, but starting someplace is the only way to get the place where you can feel the style. This represents a great place to start, not a sample of the best of Reggae.

Danny1 Posted 9/9/2008 3:08:44 PM

I get the "feel" thing that my brother mentions, but you can't "feel" what you don't have blooming clue about to begin with!!! I have never played Reggae before and Paul breaks it down into manageable bites that even a Swedish Newbie like me can understand!!! :-) Paul gives me something that I can use as a springboard for "feel" as I progress.

musicman Posted 9/8/2008 11:00:57 AM

'ey SimplyTruth mon, lighten up :) No one is going to mistake Paul Baloche for Bob Marley, but the band is having some fun with the basics of the style while showing the rest of us how to do it. Feels GREAT to me!

Acoustic_Ruby Posted 9/5/2008 1:00:34 PM

Great Video! I don't think he was doing a 'paint by the numbers' explanation. It is clear to me that an understanding the rhythmic foundation of Reggae allows them to "feel" which beat each instrument will play. I believe the were indeed feeling their parts and adding to the whole from and both and inspired feel and fundamental understanding as well.

N&K Posted 9/5/2008 11:28:01 AM

Love the way you break things down and explain them in a very understandable way. We really connected with you at the Worship Leaders Conference. You're so down to earth.

SimplyTruth Posted 9/4/2008 3:32:07 PM

Please. Reggae cannot be broken down into mathematical music theory. Its all about FEEL. You FEEL reggae, it cant be taught. And when you sing reggae, you gotta give it some grit. Some soul. It shouldnt sound like a singer at Willow Creek! And that bass player does not get it.

Krissy Posted 9/4/2008 12:30:13 PM

Thank you for breaking down each instrument's contribution, and explaining the reason behind each- that will make it easy for us to try some time!

Rev Robert Posted 9/4/2008 11:27:25 AM

Great lesson. informative and really helps old and new musicians alike. I loved it Rev Robert Musician Worship leader

Rev Robert Posted 9/4/2008 11:27:22 AM

Great lesson. informative and really helps old and new musicians alike. I loved it Rev Robert Musician Worship leader