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02-21-2007, 08:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA | | | I Love Tony Levin
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Surely I can't be the only one?
I just finished T-Lev's book "Beyond the Bass Clef" last night. He's one of my all-time favorite bassists, and it was a really enjoyable read, Great to get some advice from a master and just kind of dig into his overall philosophy.
But so, I had to put on Gabriel 2 ("Scratch") in the car this AM, because his playing on that record -- on bass, upright, and Stick -- is just plain bad-a$$.
Does anybody know what kind of distortion(s) he used at that time? His tone has this buzzed-out sustain that just KILLS!
Can I get an amen on Brother Tony ?!?
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02-21-2007, 08:14 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Mojohand, Tone Factor, Subdecay, Overwater, Matamp | | Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manchester, UK | | | He normally uses a Big Muff just a bog standard new one, he apparently carries like 10 on tour because he breaks them.
I know analogman have made him a rehoused one but they haven't done any mods other than true bypass if it didn't already have it.
TL rules
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02-21-2007, 08:22 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edinboro, PA | | | Tony Levin has been a huge influence on my non metal playing, and in some respects my metal playing. His work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel is some of the best "for the song" bass playing in the history of music.
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02-21-2007, 08:24 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH | | | Tony is the consummate pro and a really nice guy to boot. I'll have to check out his book.
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02-21-2007, 08:25 AM
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Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Till  His work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel is some of the best "for the song" bass playing in the history of music. | Tony is the man! One of my favorites for a looooong time. |
02-21-2007, 08:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA | | Here are some cool T-Lev, Bozzio, Mastelotto, Red Vines, Grunge pedal pix for ya: http://www.venetowest.com/albumgallery1/  Quote:
Originally Posted by supermonkey Surely I can't be the only one?
I just finished T-Lev's book "Beyond the Bass Clef" last night. He's one of my all-time favorite bassists, and it was a really enjoyable read, Great to get some advice from a master and just kind of dig into his overall philosophy.
But so, I had to put on Gabriel 2 ("Scratch") in the car this AM, because his playing on that record -- on bass, upright, and Stick -- is just plain bad-a$$.
Does anybody know what kind of distortion(s) he used at that time? His tone has this buzzed-out sustain that just KILLS!
Can I get an amen on Brother Tony ?!? | |
02-21-2007, 09:27 AM
| | | | Ohh yes, definitely one of my favorites. His playing with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel was an inspiration to me. |
02-21-2007, 09:37 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Montreal, Canada | | | tony is my favorite bassist ever!!
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02-21-2007, 09:39 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aomori, Japan | | | Holy crap. Look at Terry Bozzio's drums! |
02-21-2007, 09:57 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City, OK | | | Tony Levin= Zen and the Art of Perfect Bass Playing. |
02-21-2007, 10:06 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | | I've always had immense respect for Tony, but he has enver really hit me as a top floor player. He is great though. |
02-21-2007, 10:42 AM
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Proprietor, Helland Musikk Teknologi | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norway | | | Yep. Definetly one of my biggest bass playing influences. I treasure my pair of Funk Fingers.
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02-21-2007, 10:45 AM
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Proprietor, Helland Musikk Teknologi | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norway | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay Terrien | Well well, if it isn't my two favourite drummers AND Levin AND Keneally - at once! That must mean madness and fantastic music.
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02-21-2007, 06:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Portugal | | | Well, this question came up in my mind the other day.
I remembered Tony for being responsible for making me proud to be a bass player, with a song no one mentions: Modelman in the Three of a Perfect Pair album, and also remembered I never knew how he got the bass to sound like that. Can anyone help?
BTW "Man with an Open heart" is also a good example....
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02-21-2007, 11:08 PM
|  | Chronic Pain Endorsed By Fentanyl/Oxycodone/Valium | | Join Date: May 2001 Location: Evansville, IN | | | Like Matt, a huge influence on my playing in two areas specifically - playing fretless melodically and realizing the space between notes - TLev is a Master at when *not* to play.
The coolest thing, however, is that when I ordered BTBC a few years back there was a number of pages with no printing on them. I called Papa Bear Records to see what could be done, and spoke to Tony who immediately got my info to send out a replacement copy priority mail totally free of charge. He even refused my offer to return the defective copy so that he could perhaps deal with his printer for a refund. Quite the gentleman, and seemed honestly awestruck when I informed him about just how much of an influence he was on my playing as well as writing basslines. |
02-21-2007, 11:21 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upland, CA. | | | I've said it before, and I'll say it again...T-LEV IS THE MAN!!!
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02-22-2007, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ElMon Tony Levin= Zen and the Art of Perfect Bass Playing. | Totally! He's also a very nice guy. He was the first big name bass player I met and he took the time to talk with me. Very nice guy.
The book is worth it for those who haven't read it. Very funny.
And if some of you like his supportive playing, you might want to try to get a copy of "Kevin Parent - Les vents ont changé". It's in french but the bass playing is superb. One of my favorite album. |
02-22-2007, 12:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ | | | Absolutely! I have always admired his playing.
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02-22-2007, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by elros Yep. Definetly one of my biggest bass playing influences. I treasure my pair of Funk Fingers. | I hear those are pretty sought after these days! |
02-22-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris2112 I hear those are pretty sought after these days! | Yeah, but not too hard to make.
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