Slap battle - Marcus or Vic

[Spectorphile]

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.

 

[caesarbass]

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.

 

[DWBass]

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!

 

[gazman_res]

have marcus and wooten ever worked or played together?

i wonder how that would work..

 

[GrooveWarrior]

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!

 

[GrooveWarrior]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I picture a "Slap Battle" being a lot like "Breakdance Fighting"

 

[The Reff]

This discussion is obsolete unless you recognize that Larry Graham is the man - IMO. Noone will ever have the sound or feel that Larry Graham has - or the attitude.

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

Of the two mentioned, I'd say Marcus is a better slapper....but Juan Nelson would crush either one of them

 

[slybass3000]

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!
SB

 

[DigMe]

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.

brad cook

 

[Philbiker]

Why does it have to be about "who is better"?

 

[GSPLBASSDC]

Only by sheer weight.

brad cook

ROFL!!! True, he's a big fella but the nizzle can play!!!

 

[Woodchuck]

Tylenol would be the only winner here.

 

[Bass_Machine]

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!

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

LOU------IS JOHN---------SON*

 

[The Antipop]

man who cares... it is music