Stevie Wonder & MJ Keyboard Secrets by Greg Phillinganes | NAMM 2024

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*ABOUT THIS VIDEO*

I was so happy when my buddy Greg Phillinganes surprised me by jumping into the ARP Foundation Booth in the middle of my talk at NAMM 2024. I'm always ready to turn on a dime and adapt when the unexpected happens, especially when the unexpected means Greg is bringing a wave of energy my way. I'm confident you'll be very pleased if you stick around for this entire video. It's a rare opportunity to receive a first hand demonstration about how to play a synthesizer keyboard from a master who is most likely the most heard keyboard player in the world. Greg lays out definable things that make his parts funky, the role of "good taste" when playing fills, picking your moments for parts to enter and go away, single trigger keyboard technique, trills, palm slides, ribbon pitch bends and more....so glad to spread the joy that illuminates from this one-of-kind musician and beautiful person!

00:00 Arrival at ARP Foundation Booth | NAMM 2024
00:36 Announcement of Our Upcoming "Thriller" Historical Recreation & Tutorial
02:00 "Thriller" Arrangement by Rod Temperton
02:20 Quincy Jones & Bruce Swedien Approcah
03:36 Greg Tuning the ARP 2600
04:30 Fast Patching "Thriller" Bass
04:40 Greg Phillinganes personalizes the "Thriller" Bass Sound
05:34 MJ "Thriller" Bass Technique
06:30 Licks/Fills in Single Trigger Mode
08:22 Steve Wonder Technique
09:05 Stevie's Bass Palm Slide Technique
09:33 Stevie's Ribbon Pitch Bend Technique
10:43 Stevie's Trill Technique
12:01 Korg ARP 2600M Giveaway
12:59 Anthony's Message
13:40 LOGO

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*ABOUT ANTHONY*

Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including _*Young Guns*_ , _*Internal Affairs*_ , _*The Man From Elysian Fields*_ , _*15 Minutes*_ and _*Planes, Trains & Automobiles*_ , been commissioned by the *Los Angeles Philharmonic* for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as *Michael Jackson's* _*Thriller*_ .

His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for *Quincy Jones* , *Jack Nitzsche* , *Lamont Dozier* , *Arthur Rubenstein* and *Giorgio Moroder* was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.

[chickensays]

Greg is one of the greatest musicians of a generation

[danielortiz-cf]

Greg Phillinganes is one of my favorite keyboard players, I've followed him throughout his career with Stevie, Anita Baker, Donald Fagen, and Michael Jackson, just to name a few. Looking forward to seeing what you guys put together. As always thank you Anthony for the content you and your team put together.

[testohtoby]

THIS is what I use and praise synthesizers for, it's not just 2 fellas on a 2600: it's THE synth duo everyone should listen to and learn from.
Never stop playing !!!❤

[issiewizzie]

This is pure education, Greg needs a channel or just lecture at some music school. He’s knowledge needs to be catalogued 😀😀😀😀😀

[raykane]

In the 80's I had subscriptions to every singe music magazine like Keyboard, Electronic Musician, Rolling Stone and I was always reading to pick up tips on how the musicians played and came up with those great songs. Thanks for your channel it takes me all the way back to those times and I am still just excited to learn new things as I was back then when I had more hair.🎹🎹🎶🎶🎵

[m.t.t.m]

Two universes of music in the starry sky tell us about their illuminating abilities to bring music to life with soul and spirit. Abilities that seem superhuman seem unattainable. But on the contrary, the two beacons are so close to the people, open and humane, which is why they are true superstars for so many without any airs or role models. If all people with extraordinary talents were so open to sharing their knowledge, it is hard to imagine what potential PEOPLE COULD HAVE TOGETHER and NOT AGAINST EACH OTHER!!! THX SO MUTCH FOR YOUR HUMAN BEING!!!

[chasjazzz]

This is mandatory studying for all striving keyboard players and musicians. Love his insights & information

[dghazd]

Spending some minutes with tou guys is "invaluable".
It's all about sharing, thank you so much for your passion.

[mariapapidaki]

This is amazing! You're such a talented man!! Wish i could be there too😢 sending you much love from Greece!!

[rochefsky]

So you glad you caught this because I missed it while at #NAMM ! Thanks Dante, Anthony and Greg!

[Multi_ToBi]

It still gives me the goosebumps to see two wonderfully kind musicians sharing their knowledge from working with the greatest, who made such an impact on pop music! Thank you Anthony and thank you Greg...

[morganmensa]

I just feel like Anthony Marinelli is a real genuine, kind and creative person. Always inquisitive and comes from love.

[spacecowboyk]

I absolutely love this, what a phenomenal collaboration between you two!

[sammcn]

Anthony, you are doing such great, heartfelt work. Thank you. I am a well-known Australian keyboardist and Greg is one of my "main guys" for a long time. Thank you, Sam McNally.

[tomloncaric]

I’ve never seen a better description of single trigger mode phrasing. 👍

[officialstrecker]

Mom, wake up! Anthony Marinelli just dropped another video!

[thegrimyeaper]

These two should do a worldwide tour. "Thriller for the Masses"

[xuneezana]

We are all soooo dman lucky. Thank you sir

[musicboy]

SO COOL!! Thank you, Anthony and Greg!!!!

[AntonioHyder]

I simply cannot believe that happened.
Oh man Anthony, your work here is amazing