- Q: How much freedom do you get with the bass parts?
- Sean Hurley: I’m giving the parts my translation, but the original is still my intent. However, John definitely leaves it up to the player. Before we hit the stage he’ll say something like, “Play without fear” or “Take chances and make some mistakes” or “Do your thing, play what you’re feeling.”
Among other things, I’m happy JM fans in attendance at this Berklee Master Class respected John’s wishes to not tape or, at least, reveal this song until his record is released. Pretty amazing that everyone kept this promise and it hasn’t surfaced in over a year!
John Mayer
Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967 (Commentary Teaser)
2011-03-11: Berklee College of Music Master Class
Around this time last year, I was lucky enough to be a part of John Mayer’s master class at Berklee College of Music which took place after his clinic at the BPC. In the first hour of the class, he mentioned that he was writing a song called “Submarine Test, 1961.” At the end of the night, when he was trying to decide what new songs to play for us, I blurted out, “What about the submarine one?” like a jackass. In retrospect, I’m extremely glad I did.
John said, “I want the first time people hear it to be on the record,” so I’m only posting his commentary before/after the song and I’m not going to post the actual tune. It’s hands down the best song that I’ve heard so far from Born and Raised, and it’ll be worth the wait. Hopefully this little snippet will generate some more buzz for the album which is scheduled to be released on May 22nd.
A twelve string??? I recognize those chords. Can’t say which they are exactly but that sound…
Looks like prayer. Since so many people see these, crediting the original content source should be a priority. It only takes an extra thirty seconds at most. This goes for anyone doing edits. Seems like the Mayer way, no? Then again musicians sample all the time but maybe they should credit their reference for a particular song as well if it’s a conscious arrangement.
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I don’t want a developed web site right now. I’m not a developed artist. I mean, I was. three times now.
But to evolve you have to dismantle, and that means accepting the idea that nothing you’ve created in the past matters anymore, except that it brought you here.
To pick up your new marching…
alternrg replied to your video: John Mayer Challenge - Day Six: A Song That Makes…I like the questions on this challenge and completely feel your sentiments about this song and BS. It was a well made album but from a different mind space. Good move to do something else after a masterpiece…
Of course he will never believe that it’s good enough and we’ll be here to shower him with LOVE so that hopefully he can see his light really does shine that bright.
