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How could anyone not like Victor Wooten?

#121
While the music I play is pretty far from what Vic plays in many ways, he was one of my mentors for many years, and there is a depth to his musicianship that goes far beyond the superficial aspects (tapping, slapping, etc...) that many are either drawn to or turned off by...

I remember the first time we got together for a lesson, after a flecktones sound check (probably back in 1997 when I was 16 yrs old...) and he told me to play only one note. And we played for probably 45 minutes, trading back and forth, all with only one note. He explained and showed to me the depth of each note... The shading, colors, dynamics and expression possible with just one note... In many ways everything I do is based on that concept... Few notes, infinite variations in timbre, dynamics, etc.

People are always entitled to their own opinions, but I just thought that I'd throw my .02 in the ring, as I feel like most people would not expect that my playing would have any connection to Victor's.

John (the dude who never slaps and plays like 4 notes through tons of effects)
 
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#130
Simple.
I am generally no fan of his sound and dislike his preaching whilst appreciating he is a very fine bassist and musician.

There are some things I have really liked him on nonetheless, one of them his "What did he say" album which I like quite a bit in parts.
 
#137
I have seen Victor play in a small setting with his band (including Steve Bailey and Anthony Wellington). I really enjoy his style of playing and teaching. I read his book "The Music Lesson" and have one of his instructional videos. Let me say, I don't play every style or genre of music but there's something that can be learned by everyone at any level of experience.....if you're open to it. I know I'll never play in the same manner as Victor or Marcus or Anthony or Billy Sheehan or Jaco....but there's something I always take away and can apply to my individual style. Exposure has made me aspire to be a better bassist!
 
#138
Itzayana said:
I can understand someone not liking Victor Wooten...
But nobody doesn't like Sarah Lee.
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I was actually going to say the same about Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, but you beat me to the general concept. :D
Maybe I can enjoy my Thin Mints and coffee while listening to Vic. Best of both worlds! :bassist:
 
#139
I like Vic, his talent is unmeasurable and he seems like a very genuine guy. Like all virtuosos, (Eric Johnson, Malmsteen, Vai, Marcus Miller, ect.) I get bored listening to his stuff very quickly. I have had enough after about a song or two.

My only complaint about him is that his tone leaves a lot to be desired. It has a tendency to be a bit honky sounding. Its better than Stanley Clarkes but not much.
 
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lbbc said:
...I don't play every style or genre of music but there's something that can be learned by everyone at any level of experience.....if you're open to it. I know I'll never play in the same manner as Victor or Marcus or Anthony or Billy Sheehan or Jaco....but there's something I always take away and can apply to my individual style.
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+1 Best post in the thread (so far).


P.S. I love Vic's music, any format (so far).
 

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