GARY BURTON answers all of your questions...

★ THE STUDIO EP. 123 - SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK ★
If you enjoyed this video please give it a THUMBS UP!
----------------------------------
★ FOLLOW ME ★
----------------------------------
★ SUPPORT THE STUDIO ON PATREON ★
----------------------------------
★ DOWNLOAD MY SHEET MUSIC + FREE EXERCISES ★
----------------------------------
★ CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR TIPS AND IDEAS ★
----------------------------------
★ GET NEW 2020 THESTUDIOFAMILY MERCH NOW ★
----------------------------------
★ SEND ME ANYTHING ★
Adam Tan
PO Box 8180
SUBIACO EAST WA 6008
AUSTRALIA
----------------------------------
★ FOLLOW MARIMBAFEST AUSTRALIA ★
----------------------------------
★ INTERVIEW TIMESTAMPS - CLICK TO SKIP TO YOUR FAVOURITE QUESTIONS★
0:00 THE STUDIO introduction
3:59 Introducing Gary Burton
4:21 Gary's new hobbies and skills since retirement
7:11 Clair Omar Musser (winning a competition at the age of 6)
15:15 The story of Gary's signature mallets over the years
20:00 What is your approach to mallet choice?
22:26 Favourite places to visit around the world
25:47 Gary explains why he didn't create Burton grip
26:32 Gary's autobiography and how it came about
28:26 Why did you shave your mustache?
29:28 How do you play so accurately?
31:05 How do you approach improvisation?
35:19 How do you improve mallet technique?
43:38 What was it like to lose your perfect pitch?
46:54 To what extent is creative freedom allowed when interpreting music for arrangement?
51:38 Leading and arranging for the Gary Burton Quartet
55:35 Is there anyone that you wish you could have played with but didn't get the chance to?
58:40 Who are your favourite up and coming vibraphonists?
1:01:01 Gary's microphone setup for live and studio settings
1:04:25 What is your approach to writing a composition?
1:10:56 Why haven't you written a method book about Burton grip?
1:13:10 What do you see in the future of the vibraphone?

★ VIDEOS MENTIONED BY GARY ★
Gary Burton demonstrates the Burton grip

Gary with Makoto Ozone 1 (Scarlatti K20)

Gary with Makoto Ozone 2 (Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin)

Gary with Makoto Ozone 3 (Barber, Excursion)

Gary Burton playing 'The Sunset Bell' in 1966

Gary Burton and Chick Corea

Bill Evans Trio 'Emily' in 1969

Lewis Wright 'Tokyo 81'

Vid Jamnik 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head'

Stefon Harris 'I Fall In Love Too Easily'

★ MUSIC ★
Epidemic Sound
----------------------------------
★ LISTEN TO MY SOLO MUSIC (EASY TO HARD) ★
----------------------------------
★ LISTEN TO MY DUO MUSIC (EASY TO HARD) ★
----------------------------------
★ WHAT I USE TO RECORD ★
----------------------------------
★ CONTACT ME ★

#TheStudioFamily #GaryBurton #GaryBurtonXTheStudio

[AdamTanPercussion]

This is definitely a very special episode for me... once again thank you so much to Gary for spending a Friday morning chatting to us and answering our questions in so much detail! Links to all the videos mentioned are in the description, and the timestamps for the interview are below:

3:59 Interview introduction
4:21 Gary's new hobbies and skills since retirement
7:11 Clair Omar Musser (winning a competition at the age of 6)
15:15 The story of Gary's signature mallets over the years
20:00 What is your approach to mallet choice?
22:26 Favourite places to visit around the world
25:47 Gary explains why he didn't create Burton grip
26:32 Gary's autobiography and how it came about
28:26 Why did you shave your mustache?
29:28 How do you play so accurately?
31:05 How do you approach improvisation?
35:19 How do you improve mallet technique?
43:38 What was it like to lose your perfect pitch?
46:54 To what extent is creative freedom allowed when interpreting music for arrangement?
51:38 Leading and arranging for the Gary Burton Quartet
55:35 Is there anyone that you wish you could have played with but didn't get the chance to?
58:40 Who are your favourite up and coming vibraphonists?
1:01:01 Gary's microphone setup for live and studio settings
1:04:25 What is your approach to writing a composition?
1:10:56 Why haven't you written a method book about Burton grip?
1:13:10 What do you see in the future of the vibraphone?

And yes, if this video gets enough likes we will do a PART 2 with more of your questions for Gary! Thanks for watching and make sure you leave a comment down below saying thanks to Gary - he's going to be reading this comments section!

[tedallenwolff]

I first saw Gary's group in the 1960s at the Trident in Sausalito, a small town just north of S.F. CA. I was underage but could attend the Sunday afternoon gig. I still have one beloved set of the original Bill Marimba Good Vibes mallets too! I don't play anymore but the guidance and support I received from my lessons with Gary will be with me always. This interview was just wonderful.

[ronzovibes]

Studied with Gary his first year at Berklee
I grew up playing vibes with saxophonist Joe Lovano. I was a 2 mallet be - bop player
Gary not only taught me 4 mallets- but he allowed me to practice on his vibes and rehearse my band in his office when he was done teaching for the day. When I couldn't afford 4 new mallets- Gary gave me a set of his 4 mallets. I actually still have the mallets Gary gave me locked up in my safe . I grew up in a tough environment. I wasn't use to the genuine kindness and the above and beyond call of duty inspiration that Gary gracefully shared with a punk 18 year old kid from Cleveland Ohio .
From that point forward I have spent my life attempting to pass forward the kindness that Gary had shared with myself.
I couldn't afford to finish Berklee after 2 years. I moved back to Cleveland. Much to my surprise Gary mailed me an encouraging hand written letter . I still have the letter .
Gary is not only a genius and the greatest vibraphonist in history and beyond- he is one of the kindest human beings on the planet . I have carried my Tuesday 10:30 lessons with Gary in my heart since 1971. God bless Gary Burton.
I am 70 years old and still playing the vibes.

[martyschnurr]

Great interview with Gary. I'm not a musician, studied audio engineering in college from 1974--1978, and listening to him since 1972. Really enjoyed this. He is great!

[arpercussions]

Thank you Gary Burton for taking the time to share all these great stories and thank you Adam for this great contribution to the percussion world.

[jacobbritton]

Never got to see Gary in concert. I've been playing vibes for 7 years now thanks to him. I love this interview!

[julianrulo]

Concuerdo con Gary Burton cuando se refiere a los compositores de hoy en día que tratan al instrumento olvidando su belleza en el toque. Creo que quienes tocamos el vibes y ademas somos compositores podremos llegar a cambiar esa idea. Te felicito Adam por tremenda increible entrevista.

[therobertrusselltrio]

This interview is so good! Brilliant, priceless wisdom! Thank you

[EliPorter]

Q's for Gary Burton:
What's your thoughts on the electronic mallet instruments (ex. MalletKat, MalletStation, XyloSynth, etc.)

How would you approach comping differently on the vibes on the piano?

Gary Burton is a pretty big inspiration for me so thanks so much for this!

[JackBuzzMusicZone]

Thanks Adam, this interview with Master Burton was a great idea!

[asiatischekampfschlange]

Could you do a video about the most challenging (hardest) marimba solos?

[ashpitti]

Omg, you actually did it. Two highly respected percussionists on the same video. im so happy

I just realized my Front Ensemble auditions are in two days and now im panicking

[UPdan]

There is no way Gary can stay away from music . That mind will never allow it.

[SophiaSuante]

Don't ever tell Gary I switched to Steven's after my freshman year of HS 😂 For me, Burton can give more power and doesn't injure the hands as much. I got contracted at a drum corps that still uses Burton for vibraphone, so I decided to go Burton since January! Even though I know the man didn't technically invent the grip, he coined it and his name will live on! Also if I could ever reask my question, I would ask if he ever felt like vibes never was fully accepted as a jazz instrument. Even at a jazz music school, a lot of people say "vibraphones aren't jazz".

[thressia]

Thank you so much Adam for this video! PART 2 PLEASE!!!!

[michaeldolesepercussion]

It’s been an absolute pleasure to learn about the experiences and life of such a prolific player in the percussion community, thank you so much!!

[jaynainsync]

Thanks ADAM! I've heard Gary live for years..and met him as well...but this interview had such a lovely "vibe" (no pun intended) so much like a conversation between friends. And you allowing him to share with space to listen was so unlike other interviewers. Great job!

[beyekindanother]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I would also enjoy a technical book about techniques, everything he employed or discovered about his instrument and how he developed such an amazing body of work. It could be done as an ebook versus printing. I hope he considers passing along this remaining wealth of knowledge to musicians who have not had the opportunity to learn directly from him.

[timbenz]

Just watching this now...thank you so much Adam Tan. This is amazing. So glad that Gary is well and still enthusiastic about sharing his wisdom and perspective after retirement. As a player and evangelist of the vibes myself, he is way too modest about his accomplishments.
I loved some of the detail that I did not know about. The two sit-ins with Bill Evans (one of my other top heroes) that didn't have the right "time feel"? Crazy, I had no idea, but to hear him say it totally makes sense. I mean, who can sit in with Bill Evans?
Also didn't know that Mike Balter was making his Vic Firth model mallets! I've never played those mallets, but now I'm tempted.
Thanks again for doing this. I love that Gary went out on top by his own standards and wish him all the best in enjoying life. He truly deserves it. Luckily I got the chance to see him play once with Pat Metheny in 2006 at Ravinia. It was unbelievable. Cheers.

[cerdmist]

What an amaizing video! Thanks so much for posting it, amazing!