Marcus Miller at Bass Bootcamp

[bass12]

This might have already been posted, but given the insights provided within (not to mention the recounting of some great stories) it's worth a repost. Lots of stuff here I wish I'd heard as a younger player. Marcus always comes across as a cool guy with a great sense of humour.

 

[murphy]

@Alan Ace Cooper
Great video...I remember this one...

Oh Marcus...Oh Marcus!!

 

[murphy]

Distortion effect sounds awful at 4.30 on...Yuk

 

[MojoPin]

I've really discovered slap bass is like reggae music for me, I can only stand for 1 MAYBE 2 songs of it.

 

[prom311]

This is a good one. I'll listen to anything Marcus has to say or play.

 

[bass12]

I've really discovered slap bass is like reggae music for me, I can only stand for 1 MAYBE 2 songs of it.

Slapping is certainly a big part of what Marcus is known for, but what makes him great is much more than that. He’s an extremely well-rounded musician with some incredible experience in the field. Don’t let the slap put you off listening to his observations and stories.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

I've really discovered slap bass is like reggae music for me, I can only stand for 1 MAYBE 2 songs of it.

I previously had an aversion to the slap & pop technique but what happened was I got a call for a gig that had a number of songs that require it. I decided to embrace it and make it part of my practice routine; now I'm ready when I get those calls- and they've called me A LOT.

 

[Bass Motifs]

Thanks for reposting, lots of wisdom there, and very entertaining. The attendees would have been on a real high after that