hey guys,

I just recorded and published my first podcast today. drop by and take a listen if you get a minute and let me know what you think. Would be good to hear some feedback on what's lacking or what people would liek to hear more of in the future.

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Easy,

Janek

very cool... I'm in.

Janek, I really took alot from the podcast. Cool tunes and good to hear your point of view on things. Looking forward to more man.

Billy,

thanks bro, glad you got something out of it. Spread the word and we'll get some themed podcasts happening too that are more catered to cats who are listening.

Easy,

Janek

P.S. texas rocks! i'm going to be out in Austin for a few weeks next month.

Thats cool man... coming down for SXSW huh? Best wishes on that gig. I have a vacation coming up, it would be cool if i could make it out.

I thought i might add... I've heard some of your views on gear....i would like to hear you talk a little more about your thoughts on types of basses ,and strings, amps, cabs that you prefer and/or dislike etc... Also, it would be cool to hear you talk about what was most important to you as far as shedding and learning goes before and even after you actually got educated in music theory etc. Just thought i might tell you what i would like to hear you talk a little more about. And the improv, live practice thing with narrative was very cool and informative. Thanks for sharing.

cool man, I'll keep that in mind on the next one in a few days.

easy,

Janek

apparently some server issues creaping up with some BS about "excessive downloads" I think that's a great thing myself, but obviously my host server doesn't and they took the bloody file down.

Trying to get it fixed right now...

Easy,

Janek

Cool...
I wasn't able to get it...

Janek, great stuff, thanks, I'm signed up!

Hey Janek-
It's not workin for me. "Cannot be found on this server".

yeah, I posted last night...... still trying to figure it out with my host company.

I don't know how mik mcgibney managed to get it....

I'll post as soon as it's back up and running.
easy,


Janek

subscribe for news when fixed.

subscribe for news when fixed.

+1 id really like to have a listen


hey Janek, have you got any plans for clinics/gigs in the UK this year?


Dave

totally making plans for gigs and clinics in the UK for April. Been working on it all day in fact.

April 15th - Boaters Jazz Club in Kingston, London. Feat: Elliot Mason, Simon Carter, and Gary Husband

April 16th - 606 Jazz Club, London. Feat:Elliot Mason, Gary Husband + 1.... tba

working on a couple of clinic options right now...

will post a new thread about it when it's set up.

easy,

Janek

wicked man, id love to see you guys live, please keep us posted.


Dave

and while we're all waiting for my host company to sort out their mess.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsYwLFXlDSo


an old friend of mine from London came to NYC, came to a gig I was doing, we went out for sushi, beer, beer, beer, and a little more beer...... and this was the rather messy result. I pissed myself laughing as me and him used to jam in my garage in south london when we were kids, and it had been a super long time that we had got to hang out. I find it funny, but it's probably my sick sense of humor.... and as you can see by the way me and my girlfriend are freezing our asses off it's WINTER! in NYC.

check him out at www.darrenaltman.com and at http://www.myspace.com/centrelinemusic

him and his sax player are coming to NYC to record an album that I'm producing, so after many years of not getting to hang out I think we're making up for time.

Easy,

Janek

okay cats, we're back! new server, new links, and it all appears to be working great!

You can check out the podcast at http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

and subscribe to it through iTunes as well.

fingers crossed this one stays up there longer than a day!

feel free to leave comments on the podcast and we'll see how this one goes.

Easy,

Janek

Hey Janek-
Just checked it out; great stuff.
I'd love to hear you talk about your compositional process at some point. Your discussion about harmonization on target notes made me think of how it's related.
Regards,
MM

hey Janek, how do i download it through itunes?


Dave

here's the link for iTunes....

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=215180719

enjoy.

Janek

cheers


Dave

Hello Janek,

I enjoyed your podcast as well as the bassplayer TV videos. Great tone and ideas!

Great podcast. I was expecting a collection of tracks, which would have been great, but wound up getting some cool tracks and a bass lesson. Thank you so much for sharing.

Episode two up and running......


this week's episode features two transcriptions. One of Pat Metheny and one of Joey Calderazzo.

Enjoy!

Episode 3 is up and running.....

Wow! I just checked out some of Podcast #2. This is some really great stuff, Janek and thanks for your generosity in posting these. I actually have a Pat Metheny solo transcription (Nothing Personal) on my music stand right now, so I'd better get to practicing!

Epiode 3 - wow what a week, well done:cool:


PS Lovin the podcasts, very inspiring:)

I have been reading this forum since its creation, and although i've haven't posted much, i have found it to be extremely inspiring.

The podcasts are great, and i know i am learning lots of stuff as someone who is thinking more and more about playing bass professionally.

I know it's important to develop your own sound, and have your own voice, and everything, but i am extremely tempted to tune my bass EADGC in order to try to practice some of the things you play.

I am also amazed at the bass' community these days, this along with Vic and Steve's bass vault are just amazing things to have for young bassists like me.

Anyway, thanks a lot for the work you put into this, it keeps me practicing.

sorry it's been a while with the 4th episode of the podcast series. I've been in the studio in NYC, then left straight for Austin. I've been here for the past week rehearsing and working with 4 new artists, and will play 5 shows next week at the south by south west festival here.

In the last episode I mentioned an audition for Warner Brothers artists peter Cincotti. I actually got the gig and am playing the first show with him tonight with no rehearsals. So it's been nuts learning all this music for him and the other 4 artists, hence the lack of a 4th episode.

I'm on it though!!

I have a record date tomorrow in dripping springs, but should be able to record a new cast on monday before the week starts getting crazy again.

Easy,

Janek

Can't wait for the next one!!! Good luck with all of your gigs.

Episode 4 is up and running!

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

thanks janek for taking time out of your busy schedule to record these podcasts

just curious though, how did you record your bass? it has a very nice acoustic-like sound to it which sounds a bit different from what i've heard in your other clips/vids

I'm just recording the whole podcast with the built in mic on my laptop. nothing hi tech, just super quick and simple. I'm playing in the room with the amp, nothing miked at all.

Easy,

Janek

Janek,

I just finished downloading the podcasts and I've listened to the first one. Thanks a lot for doing this for the community and for all the information in the forum.

Miko

Just came across this the other day, and so far I've only made it thru the first and part of the second. I really like what you're doing! I'm going to vote in favor of not talking about equipment unless it's specific to the topic about the music you're discussing. As a long time bass player, it's good to be reminded that there's more to listen to than just locking with the drummer. Obviously this is important, but what you play can add to (or subtract from) the overall sound of the band. Thanks for doing this.

Hey Janek!

I'm sure you're busy as a bee but I've learnt loads from the 4 podcasts you've put out already and i'm hankering for another fix :) any idea when it's gonna be?

Cheers,

Tom

Tom,

It's been a while since I had a break in the schedule long enough to record another episode. I'm in LA right now and will have a couple of days this coming week, so maybe I'll get to recording one and posting it then.

Glad you guys can get something out of it.

Easy,

Janek

Hi Janek,

Also looking forward very much to the next installment!

Steve

episode 5 is up and running...


http://gwizmon.podbean.com/


Easy,

Janek

very cool, just d'loaded it and plan to listen to it this morning in the car.

wow, that Jeremy Lubbock track was awesome!!

i havnt had a chance to say that the lesson i had with you at the bass institute was great, thanks man.


Dave

I just downloaded all the episodes.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

my pleasure. hoping to put a new one out in a couple of weeks with some snippets from the new album...

Easy,

Janek

my pleasure. hoping to put a new one out in a couple of weeks with some snippets from the new album...

Easy,

Janek

That would be great! :D

Hi Janek,

Any idea when the next podcast may be done? They're always fun and informative.

Thanks!

Hi Janek,

Any idea when the next podcast may be done? They're always fun and informative.

Thanks!

+1

More bass podcasts would make the world a better place.

yeah, I have to get a new one up as soon as I can. I've just been working solidly since Nov. Just finished a month on the road in Japan and Mexico, and am now in LA. I'll try and get one up between working in the studio out here.

Easy,

Janek

Cool! Can´t wait!

I would like to hear your thoughts about tone and timbre and how you use that in your playing. In my ears your tone and phrasing is a little reminicent of Kurt Rosenwinkel and other modern jazz guitarists. You know, very precise tone and touch and it would be cool to hear your thoughts about that.

I just recently found this podcast, right before I found TalkBass. Any idea on when you are going to do another Podcast? I really loved it, very helpful, and turned me on to quite a lot.

Thanks,

I must be retarded.
How do I do this?

go to http://gwizmon.podbean.com, and click your preferred format. I prefer to download the mp3 file and store it.

The new podcast is up and running!


http://gwizmon.podbean.com/


enjoy!

Easy,

Janek

Thanks heaps Janek, downloading it now.

Cool podcasts Janek, I 'em a lot.

Awesome- it'll be the first thing on my new Ipod :)

Janek,

Any chance of us hearing another excellent podcast in the near future?

Maybe talk about how you approach being melodic/lyrical within fast moving passages (extreme tempos and/or quick and difficult chord changes)? Perhaps some production techniques? Or some recent music you've been listening to that you'd like to share.

Andrew

New Podcast coming tomorrow!!!

I've finally got my own online store happening!

you can find it at www.janekgwizdala.com


right now I'm posting live concerts that the band has played in the recent past. They were recorded on anything from an iPod all the way up to some serious high end gear, and I've "mastered" them and processed them to 256Kbps MP3's in a zip file for you to download. All tracks that are available have a 96kbps 30sec preview for you to check out before you buy.

Downloads are per set. $4.99 per set, $8.99 fro a bundle of two sets, and $11.99 for a bundle of three sets. Sets average about 60 mins of music, with some being around 70. Once you make a purchase you'll be sent a password that unlocks the zip files.

For everyone who couldn't make it out to a gig because you live in Tokyo, Sydney, London, Dayton, Seattle or capetown..... these are for you! Bringing you right inside the club to the gig.

All MP3's are tagged with metadata so they load straight into whatever media player you use.

Please give me any feedback you can as this is a brand new thing for me, and I'm sure there'll be things to work out along the way.

Easy,

Janek

Awesome Janek! Will be checking them out as soon as my housemate gets home with his credit card (hehehe). Any sets in particular you think had some cool moments?

I really dig the second set with the trio with adam rogers and sean rickman, and there was some incredible playing on the lager ensemble sets with gregoire and randy brecker. its' really hard to pick.... with only 5 sets up there right now....

I'm going to add more as I get them and as I edit them and find nice musical moment where the band are really hooking up.

But there are 30 sec previews up there to give you a good idea of what you're getting, and I'll make sure I do that for all subsequent shows I post.

Easy,

Janek

Sounding good.

There's something about recordings of live and improvised sets that just does not come across in studio recordings, even if it's exactly the same musicians doing exactly the same thing.

Did you record these in the same fashion as the 55bar recording? I was particularly fond of the sound of the simple recording setup you guys used for that.

Mark

all of the bootlegs I post have been recorded in a similar simple stereo setup.

I love the vibe of a live bootleg like this, and I'm really excited to bring you guys some great live moments for download over the coming months.


One thing I should mention is that once you've made your purchase on the site I get an email notifying me that you've bought a download. I will then send you an email with the link for download and a password for your selected sets. I'm on Pacific time in Los Angeles right now and will do my best to forward the information to you no later than 8 hrs after your purchase. This is until we program an automated system to do the leg work for me of course........


Easy,

janek

+1. The energy of a live recording is hard to beat.

Mark

Episode 7 is now up and running......

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/


and will post to iTunes as soon as they process it.

Easy,

Janek

Thanks Janek, really enjoyed it. I really dig your honesty and humility, it's a huge inspiration to me to keep working my ass off!

Janek,

Thanks for accommodating my requests(!)

I appreciate it,

Andrew

Janek,

I really enjoyed this new podcast and it has given some things to work on. That bass groove at the beginning is killer! You truly are a master at the instrument.

Mike

Podcast is great, and I just got all 5 sets. Good stuff, man. Keep it up.

Jason

Great stuff in the Podcast, I just found it last night.

Keep it up man!

hey janek,
was thinking - i know you've touched on a bit in your podcasts - but i would love to hear you demonstrating playing over some standards, just to hear how you approach it, also, would love to hear you explain and demonstrate some things like motific development over standards. most of the playing i've heard you do is over fairly modern jazz tunes, would love to hear you go over some more traditional style changes and styles in your podcast! just a suggestion/request. thanks again for what you do!
-brett

Hey,

I'd be interested in how you approach standards also, particularly giving a voice which is suited to electric bass - I find a lot of the stuff I transcribe from brass and piano sounds good on upright bass but it's almost like the electric bass is too clean sounding to sound hip whilst playing over standards.

One thing I really like about your 55 bar solos is the consciousness of the other players to help build the solo and provide a good pad , in some cases, to solo over.
I find when its time for a bass solo in standard jazz, everything drops out leaving you alone to muddle through changes which the audience can't hear, leaving them free to go to the bar!

Podcast Episode 8 is now live!!

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Easy,

janek

Just listened to the podcast in the car (and subsequently bored my sister half to death explaining the 4 over 5 polyrhythm when Live at the 55bar came on :P ), and really thoroughly enjoyed this one. I think the emphasis on time was really pertinent. It's interesting to think how feeling is created and expressed by things such as articulation, and perhaps more implying certain things than spelling them out.

The Art on Earth thing fascinates me and I can't wait to see it happening. I guess something that gives iTunes an advantage is its presence in popular culture, and the easy availibility of things like vouchers. I dig that Art on Earth definitely seems to be about artists and art.

Thanks man!

Podcast Episode 8 is now live!!

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Easy,

janek

Hey Janek

I have just enjoyed Episode 8 of your Podcast! Great Stuff! You talked about recording your live gigs on the next tour! Which recording gear you use? Two stereo mics or ...

Take Care

-Christian

Yes!! Worth the wait

Thanks for the podcast, Janek! Always great to hear you play and talk musikc.

Great job, Janek! Always wayt for your new podcasts.
Thank you!

Episode 9 is now up a running.

I think this is a new personal best for me with only two months gap since the last one!!

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Enjoy.

Easy,

Janek

Yeah! Found your podcast channel just few weeks ago, and find it very inspiring. I agree with almost everything you say about music. Thank you for being one of the most musical bass players out there.

come play to Poland one day.

greetings

Wladek

:bassist:

would love to play in Poland! that's where my family are from, and I've only been there once before in my whole life.

I'll try and put a date in poland on my tour schedule for november this year.

Easy,

Janek

Episode 9 is now up a running.

I think this is a new personal best for me with only two months gap since the last one!!

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Enjoy.

Easy,

Janek

Way to go!

Always great to hear your podcast!

Episode 10 just posted!!

It's great being off the road for a few weeks, gives me a chance to shed some more, and record more stuff for the podcasts.

http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Easy,

Janek

Whoah slow down J! Haven't listened to no. 9 yet! You're on fire! haha.

Thanks again.

Whoah slow down J! Haven't listened to no. 9 yet! You're on fire! haha.

Thanks again.

lol +1

Great podcast Janek!

I like how you broke down the solo that you played over the loop.

Janek - great podcasts! I think they're better now that they're more a glimpse into what you're doing. I for one appreciate looking at your processes. Thanks, keep em coming!

Episode 11 is now up and running at: http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

talking about warming up before practicing, transcriptions, linking different harmonic tonal centers, composition, and some great music from Ray Lamontagne.

Easy,

Janek

Thanks!

Hello,

I was wandering if I could get some simple advice.. I've been a gigging bassist for 2 years.. I am not a technical person, but do want to sound professional. I don't trust the guys in the music shop, they seem to do their best to make me feel stupid and naive and can be quite patronizing. I need some guidance!

I have just bought my first pedal. (the Boss bass equalizer) I use a modest £300 amp (without an equalizer) I'm getting quite a boost but haven't stuck on a particular sound just yet.. I was interested in a sansamp bass driver DI, but the equalizer was cheaper and I heard it basically does the same thing as the sansamp...

Is this true? I basically want a clear bouncy bass sound like the Smiths, or similar to Kings of Leon, Klaxons..

Is the fact I have a modest bass amp hindering me already, or do the pedals take you there even with an amp like mine?

Episode 12 is out!

Enjoying it, thanks J.

I totally spaced on posting the latest episode in here.....

episode 12 is indeed up and running right here: http://gwizmon.podbean.com/

Easy,

Janek

I'll be listening on the flight to Okinawa today!

I screwed up towards the end of the podcast.

when I start talking about approaching Minor tonalities from a half step below using diminished I say that the first tonality is C minor, when in fact it's C# minor. It get corrected pretty fast on the podcast, but I thought I'd just add the correction in here if anyone had any problems with it.

Easy,

Janek

Hi, Janek!

Great podcast, as always.

I have an addition in how to use the diminished arpeggio. I´m not that good discussing music theory in english, but I´ll give it a try...

A neat sounding way to use the diminished sound over a E7b9, is to use those those diminished argeggios from E, G, Bb and D#. These are the four scale steps of the dimished scale that are "left over" when you only play the root, the third, the fifth, the seventh och the flat nine och the half-whole tone diminished scale. Creates a more modern and dramatic sound which might not fit in the gypsy style of jazz from the podcast... Anyway, you probably know this, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

Take care

/M

Just wanted to comment that your podcasts are absolutely fantastic. I checked them out because I really dig your musical approach and viewpoint, and I was not disappointed. Cheers- it's a pleasure to listen to, and I appreciate the time you spend on it. It's like getting to pick your brain a bit without having to travel to NY to bother you!

I sent it out to about 30 people earlier today- I've heard back from about half, who all said they were bookmarking it.