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Proud father of a young bassist

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by chrisrod9, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    Hi guys -

    I just wanted to share a video I took of my son playing bass with a drummer at Guitar Center tonight. He's been playing a little over two years now. I think he's getting pretty good.

    Hope you guys like it and thanks for checking it out.

    Chris

    http://youtu.be/CIj3quqsY3I
     
  2. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    PsychoG

    PsychoG

    May 21, 2011
    Tampa, Florida
    Impressive!!
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    Thanks PsychoG. Was fun to watch it unfold out of nowhere.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    ZombieSpacebat

    ZombieSpacebat

    Jan 26, 2010
    Perth, Scotland
    Damn, I've been playing for nearly 8 years and can't slap to save myself. Kid definitely has talent.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    jumblemind

    jumblemind I also answer to Bryan Supporting Member

    Aug 27, 2011
    Knoxville
    The restraint and space he's leaving, that's a very mature kind of playing. I know adults playing for way longer that still don't get that.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2013 #6
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    Thanks for the nice comments guys. He practices a lot and listens to a ton of music. He's very much influenced by some of the greats (Marcus Miller, Alphonso Johnson, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, etc.).
     
  7. Jul 17, 2013 #7
    jloftin1

    jloftin1

    Aug 7, 2009
    Carrollton, Ga
    That was very cool. It is awesome to see younger musicians improvising well. Very solid and tasteful grooving. I hope my 2 sons get into playing music. I'm secretly praying for at least one drummer:bag:
     
  8. Jul 17, 2013 #8
    6jase5

    6jase5 Mammogram is down but I'm working manually

    Dec 17, 2007
    San Diego/LA
    That's just awesome. Great sense of timing for a 12 year old and as mentioned, knowing when not to play. I wish that I had videos of myself playing at a younger age and he'll have that for a lifetime. Proud papa indeed. Not too shabby of a drummer I might add.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2013 #9
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    Yeah, that drummer rips for sure. He was a super cool guy. I wish Aidan could play with him every day. Thanks for all of the nice comments. Talkbass rules.
     
  10. Jul 17, 2013 #10
    Ian Perge

    Ian Perge

    May 11, 2001
    Evansville, Indiana
    Exactly: what struck me first & foremost wasn't the solo (although that was quite good as well ;) ) but his ear, how he played with & around the drummer whenever it was called for. As I stated there, that's something I pride myself for having a decent talent for, but sure as h*ll didn't at 12 for cripes sake! :spit: :smug:
     
  11. Jul 17, 2013 #11
    craigrod9

    craigrod9

    Feb 24, 2013
    And I'm a proud uncle. The kid is getting legit.
     
  12. Jul 18, 2013 #12
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    You guys are too kind. I really think this is what he's gonna do. I never have to tell him to practice. He just loves to play.

    I just wanted to add another short video of Aidan playing the beginning of 43 by Level 42. He figured out the entire song by ear. I only recorded the first 1:30 because the song is just too long.

    http://youtu.be/PGor698szs0
     
  13. Jul 18, 2013 #13
    BobaFret

    BobaFret

    Jan 22, 2008

    +1

    I think you have a very unique kid. :bassist:
     
  14. Jul 18, 2013 #14
    chrisrod9

    chrisrod9

    Jan 29, 2013
    Thanks BobaFret (awesome name btw). All kids are unique in there own cool way. Mine just loves music and I'm all about supporting him in the journey.

    Chris
     
  15. Jul 18, 2013 #15
    davidjackson

    davidjackson

    Sep 10, 2011
    UK
    Way cool!

    Looking forward to my little boys getting their hands on real musical instruments when they are out of nappies.