KIEFER + ABRAHAM | Keyscape Sessions

A truly beautiful moment between two incredible musicians, Kiefer and our dear friend Abraham Laboriel Sr.

For this exclusive event in Downtown LA, we invited pianist Kiefer and his killer band to play a show using an awesome Spectrasonics rig for a live audience!

What Kiefer didn't know is that we had a special surprise guest in store for him... none other than "Bass Legend" Abraham Laboriel Sr., one of his greatest heroes and inspirations. Abraham has a very special relationship with Spectrasonics, since he was one of the original artists on our very first sample library 25 years ago!

What happened next is what you see here...a spontaneous expression and heartfelt communication that reminded us all of the joy and power of music. Moments like these remind us of why we do what we do!

Be Encouraged and Encourage Others! :-)

Kiefer Shackelford: Keyscape Rhodes
Abraham Laboriel Sr.: Bass
Will Logan: Drums
Jonah Levine: Trombone & Omnisphere

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Kiefer:

All keyboard audio is from the Laptop hosting Keyscape - which is being controlled by a Roland A-88 on a custom Gibraltar stand.

[jefgibbons]

Oh dang, you guys keep making these days easier to get through. THANK YOU!

[ElijahRock]

What Abe said is really profound. Considering the fact that he is getting older and knowing he won't physically be with us forever, it's almost like Abe is saying he's confident that the art of music is being left in good hands. The torches have been passed, and he's fine moving aside to let the next generation rise and thrive. As a fan of Abe Laboriel Sr., this display of wisdom just shows once again why he is one of the best musicians ever.

[RealBraedonW]

The fact that I can come back and relive this moment anytime I want is nothing short of spectacular. Thank God for the 21st century.

[yudhychriss]

My favorite bass player, ,, mr. Abraham L, you make me cry.
I Pray, my God give you wealth always.

[mathuwhycough]

Abe Sr. sure knows how to light up a room with his personality. Such a powerful and bright presence he is

[gabehizer]

I was in the dorm at Berklee in 1968 with Abraham. He came in as a guitar player and quickly switched to the bass. Within short order he was already dominating the instrument! What a great musician. I cherish the time we spent together (I remember visiting him in his apartment and meeting his baby son, now touring the world as Paul McCartney's drummer!)

[pavlebn]

Abraham is in his 70s and looks as if he is in his late 40s. Lots of love for that guy <3

[nathanwalters]

Abraham Laboriel is the reason why I play the bass. God bless you Sir and greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
No cases of COVID 19 here 😊

[promotube]

One of the most beautifull things about Abe performance, is the way he feel happines during the songs. One of the most brilliants musicians we have.
God Bless you, Abe Laboriel!

[TheBowzwow]

Abraham Laboriel and Kiefer Shackelford for sharing and making our day more enjoyable...

[Phreddk]

The song is 'Arroyo' from the 2016 album 'Dear Friends, Queridos Amigos' by Abraham Laboriel

[spinix]

This man inspired a lot of us to become bass guitars. remember enjoying his presence on the stage with ron kenoly

[nathanmcauley]

This company's whole marketing Dept should get a raise.

[TimothyWamaya]

I never knew Kiefer was Abraham Laboriel`s prodigy. I'm thankful to Abe for giving the world astute students of this art.

[tonylancer]

Man, seeing Abraham Laboriel Sr. is a blessing. Just falling into the music and getting lost, this is what the world needs. Sharing and encouraging others to be encouraged.
Very heartwarming.

[SamuelMantode]

This is greatness! What a conversation these two had without using words!

[BryanBlock]

What a touching comment by Abe at the end. Thank you, Eric and Spectrasonics and all the artists and engineers and MUSICIANS who collaborated together to make these instruments, these videos, and this MUSIC for all of us and all those to come. YOU'RE AMAZING!!!

[clydekaila]

Every once in a while I come back and just bask in the spontaneity of this whole performance..absolutely masterful 💯

You really served world of music so much... Thank you!!!

[shedrachobafemi]

Anytime I see Abraham play, I just get inspired and want to be more.. God bless you Abe. And thank you for blessing us with your greatness..💓💓