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10-12-2011, 03:44 PM
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Here's a gem I found on youtube of a very recent performance.
DAMN is all I can say, he keeps evolving and getting better every year. Best contemporary bassist IMO. Triphasic al BMF 2011: Llibert Fortuny (sax), Gary Willis (bass), David Gómez (drums) - YouTube
Monster Chops
Groove
Phrasing
On top of it all he's a class act. Always takes the time to answer e-mails and offer advice.  |
10-12-2011, 08:05 PM
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10-12-2011, 08:20 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand | | I have always liked this video with Gary using the Roland GR-55 synth (because i have one) Willis plays the GR-55 - YouTube
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10-13-2011, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gumtownbassman  | Sweet, someday I'd like to pick one of those up. I need to buy a new amp before I do that though  |
02-23-2012, 11:06 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Napa, California | | | Can anyone recommend some essential Gary Willis recordings/albums to dig into?
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Originally Posted by s_mcsleazy stack the 6x12s
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02-23-2012, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeBass Gary Willis is amazing...... | Gary Willis is the bass player who makes all the best bass players say 'friggin' awesome bass player' after saying the words 'Gary Willis'....
Silly way of putting it, but there you go. |
02-24-2012, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by chanson Can anyone recommend some essential Gary Willis recordings/albums to dig into? | Tribal tech-face first,thick...and the other TT albums...
GW-bent, no sweat
Triphasic-Shaman
slaughterhouse 3 is fun too.
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04-11-2012, 06:51 PM
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I'm sure this has been posted somewhere, but just in case it hasn't: Gary Willis Trio at Jamboree "Change Agent" - YouTube
Looking forward to this album. I've been listening to him since I was a kid, and he still slays me! Saw him with Tribal Tech back in 98 or so in West Palm Beach, FL. My jaw was on the floor all night. Tightest band I've ever heard!
I didn't know about the new CD. Any more info?
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04-11-2012, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by slapagroov I'm sure this has been posted somewhere, but just in case it hasn't: Gary Willis Trio at Jamboree "Change Agent" - YouTube
Looking forward to this album. I've been listening to him since I was a kid, and he still slays me! Saw him with Tribal Tech back in 98 or so in West Palm Beach, FL. My jaw was on the floor all night. Tightest band I've ever heard!
I didn't know about the new CD. Any more info? | Wow...can't wait to hear that whole album. That track is insanely killin'.
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04-11-2012, 07:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto | | | New tribal tech CD was released recently, you should be able to download from iTunes and such. no immediate plan for the tour, and another recordings though.
in terms of getting familiar with Gary, you should check his webpage/homepage. he actually answers most of the questions personally and of course, there's the discography for those who wants the CDs and etc. |
04-12-2012, 03:58 AM
|  | C'mon man! | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hawaii | | | He kills on the new Tribal Tech, I love his playing!
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04-12-2012, 04:03 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento California | | | Yeah dude! Garry is the man...do you like Mathew Garrison too?
I love the picking technique so much! |
04-12-2012, 11:34 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Napa, California | | | Gary's right hand technique is really wild. I hope to study it more in the future.
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04-13-2012, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by chanson Wow...can't wait to hear that whole album. That track is insanely killin'. | For real. Quote: |
in terms of getting familiar with Gary, you should check his webpage/homepage. he actually answers most of the questions personally and of course, there's the discography for those who wants the CDs and etc.
| Yeah, I love his website. I wasn't on it when X came out, so I totally didn't realize it was out. Going to buy now!!! Quote:
Yeah dude! Garry is the man...do you like Mathew Garrison too?
I love the picking technique so much!
| Yeah, Garrison is great. I got his first disc when he first released it. Willis just really floors me though. Something about his playing just hits home with me.
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04-13-2012, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by chanson Gary's right hand technique is really wild. I hope to study it more in the future. |
I integrated it into my playing, took about 6 months to really, really become proficient with it, anytime you're ready PM me about it. |
04-13-2012, 11:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bonita Springs, FL | | | I didn't have the patience to stick with it. I tried, but 15 years of steady practice, including a BA in music Ed of practicing one way is really hard to alter. However, I did take a lot of his other ideas. His video was really great. He talks about left and right hand position. Every bassist could benefit from that advise.
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04-13-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slapagroov I'm sure this has been posted somewhere, but just in case it hasn't: Gary Willis Trio at Jamboree "Change Agent" - YouTube
Looking forward to this album. I've been listening to him since I was a kid, and he still slays me! Saw him with Tribal Tech back in 98 or so in West Palm Beach, FL. My jaw was on the floor all night. Tightest band I've ever heard!
I didn't know about the new CD. Any more info? | Exciting, that!
Got any more news on this?
Is it coming out under willis' name? 
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04-13-2012, 12:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bonita Springs, FL | | | ^ On his Website it looks to be called "Gary Willis Retro." I don't know if that's the name of the album, or the band. It seems to be referred to as the Gary Willis Trio as well. Either way, looking forward to it!
Since we're talking up Mr. Willis, does anyone have a favorite solo, tune, whatever of his? I'm curious if there is stuff I haven't heard. Mine is, by far, the solo from "Hole in the Head" on Tribal Tech's Reality Check album. It's one of my favorite bass solos period.
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04-14-2012, 05:14 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY | | | Todd Johnson (who is here on the site under the 'experts' section). was a student of Gary's and is also a pioneer on the six string bass. He has taught me a lot in the last few years about light touch, melodic soloing and making solos that sound musically. He credits a lot of his success to gary. IF you like Gary, you will love Todd's work and can study with him.
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