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05-03-2005, 01:18 AM
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Yes this is subjective. Never the less who in your opinon is a better slapper?
I like Marcus much more, (never mind him being a much more skilled and versatile musician) he is much more vocal with his playing, and his technique and sound are much cleaner and crisper. Mind you Victor Wooten can groove unlike any other bassist i have heard. |
05-03-2005, 02:19 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orange County, CA | | | I don't think there's an answer...they're both so different, from approach to the instrument to tone. They are both SUPERHEROS of the bass world. |
05-03-2005, 05:37 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Kohlman Bassworks | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | | Technically, Marcus is a 'slapper' and Vic is not! Although Vic can 'slap' it's not his forte'. Vic employs a technique called 'double thumping' IIRC. Therefore, Marcus is the better 'slapper'! 
Having said that, I see this as a redundant thread and expect the mods to kill it!  |
05-03-2005, 05:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia | | | have marcus and wooten ever worked or played together?
i wonder how that would work.. |
05-03-2005, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gazman_res have marcus and wooten ever worked or played together?
i wonder how that would work.. | Listen to the song "Miller Time" from Vic's Live In America CD. They play together on that tune.
FWIW I think Christian McBride makes them both sound silly!  |
05-03-2005, 06:13 AM
| | Starring In: Return of Kung-Fu World Champion | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oxford, Ohio (Near Cincy) | | | Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I picture a "Slap Battle" being a lot like "Breakdance Fighting" |
05-03-2005, 10:37 AM
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05-03-2005, 10:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ames, IA | | | Of the two mentioned, I'd say Marcus is a better slapper....but Juan Nelson would crush either one of them
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05-03-2005, 11:03 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montréal,Qc,Canada | | | Well, they are both monster players.
Vic as a lot load of chops when he slaps but I think Marcus has more subtilities in his playing in slap. He can make a melody sings with his thumb, which is really not easy!
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05-03-2005, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by GSPLBASSDC Of the two mentioned, I'd say Marcus is a better slapper....but Juan Nelson would crush either one of them | Only by sheer weight.
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05-03-2005, 11:13 AM
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05-03-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DigMe Only by sheer weight.
brad cook | ROFL!!! True, he's a big fella but the nizzle can play!!!
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05-03-2005, 12:11 PM
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05-03-2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Philbiker Why does it have to be about "who is better"? | Proud to be my new hero? Who cares who's better, go and enjoy their music and learn their styles! 
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05-03-2005, 02:26 PM
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05-03-2005, 02:50 PM
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