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Hey, gospel folks, Andrew Gouche?

lordradish

lordradish

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Hey,

I've been playing in my local gospel choir for almost 17 years now... It's a gig, a good one, that enables me to go out of my comfort zone from time to time, and play with some really top-tier musicians. Outside of what we play, though, I don't really listen to much gospel, as I'm pretty much the opposite of religious and my personal listening is in a much different realm, nowadays. Vermont's a pretty secular place, so there aren't a lot of straight-up gospel musicians up here. That said, I do a pretty decent job, as I'm very familiar with the older stylings of gospel and work my butt off with the more modern new stuff we do. One thing I do believe in is the power of music, so it's a good situation.

Anyways, a few days ago, I saw that video on Scott's Bass Lessons where he had Andrew Gouche on there. I was absolutely floored, and I ran upstairs right away and played my butt off, that night. Can any of you in the know recommend some great gospel albums he's done in the last few years where he's really prominent? I only ask because he seems to be quite prolific. WHat are some of your faves, and why? Thanks!
 
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Lol you've been playing gospel for 17 years and have never heard someone play like that? He is one of the pioneers of modern gospel bass, but there are guys out there that are as good or better. Don't limit yourself. Just search for uptempo gospel music and you can't help, but hear his influence.
 
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chilliwilli said:
Lol you've been playing gospel for 17 years and have never heard someone play like that? He is one of the pioneers of modern gospel bass, but there are guys out there that are as good or better. Don't limit yourself. Just search for uptempo gospel music and you can't help, but hear his influence.
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Oh, I have, from time to time, this is probably the first time I paid a lot more attention than in the past.
 
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Great idea for a thread!:thumbsup:

A few months ago I watched him with Scott Levine playing Chaka and I was floored by his playing.

What really struck me though watching it was just the look of sheer joy on his face while he was playing. He also answers with his playing the question of why a six string.:laugh:

Seeing a seasoned pro like him still obviously loving it so much was downright inspiring too.:)

So yeah, I’d like to know more of his stuff too.:smug::bassist:
 
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Heavy Blue said:
Great idea for a thread!:thumbsup:

A few months ago I watched him with Scott Levine playing Chaka and I was floored by his playing.

What really struck me though watching it was just the look of sheer joy on his face while he was playing. He also answers with his playing the question of why a six string.:laugh:

Seeing a seasoned pro like him still obviously loving it so much was downright inspiring too.:)

So yeah, I’d like to know more of his stuff too.:smug::bassist:
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That's the vid that I saw, too.
 
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Lowtonejoe said:
So...no suggestions?

I'd sure like to know some recommendations on his Christian work.

A discography is nice but with his number of contributions it would really help to have specific recommendations.
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Sorry to awaken a sleeping thread. My favorite Andrew Gouche bass performance is with the LA Mass Choir "Can't Hold Back." The tune "Make a Way" is a great example of melodic walking gospel bass.

I met A.G. back in 1989. Nicest, most accommodating pro musician I've met. Even let me play his bass after soundcheck. Great guy.
 

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