Pete Academy

I reckon every bassist has gone through this. We are there to support the band, and most importantly, the song. The song is king. It requires a lot of discipline. It's what you don't play.

I can play slap bass, but over the last couple of years I've toyed with double thumbing. I'd really like to learn it, but can't seem to stick to a lengthy practise regime. I just keep thinking: 'Is it really necessary?' Maybe I'm just a bit long in the tooth. Anyone else found this when attempting to master a new technique?

Looks are important.

Same here. I have a certain sound in my head and expect the bass to do it immediately.

How do you decide on the bass for you when you try it? What factors are involved?

I've finally found my basses - a Roscoe SKB5 and a 79 Jazz. It's taken over 35 years, but I still have GAS. I want a Ritter.

Very late to this thread. The slap bass vid shows someone with a decent technique, but has no concept of time. Totally amateurish, and reminds me of many players that become over-confident.

I honestly think he's the world's number one player, not just with bass, but as an inspiring musician. The guy is unique and extraordinary.

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1095671' date='Jan 19 2011, 09:09 PM']Why apologise?? The man is showing us the way forward - doing what Stanley and Markus have been doing since the 80s and pushing at the boundaries of bass playing. If you get the chance get to one of the Hartke seminars - we saw him at Digital Village last year - inspirational!! Anybody looking for a new bible - get a copy of "The Bass Lesson" by Mr Wooten. Looking for "must have" listening - "Thunder" by SMV. Probably preaching to the converted...[/quote] I gather the forum is divided where Vic is concerned.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1095632' date='Jan 19 2011, 08:36 PM'] [/quote] Love this!

Sorry to bring him up again, but this clip shows Victor on tour with his drummer, JD Blair, doing a solo show. This is just amazing playing. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3hwTjClZA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3hwTjClZA[/url]

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1094600' date='Jan 18 2011, 10:51 PM'] [/quote] Love this track!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1094494' date='Jan 18 2011, 09:31 PM']A few greats.. Shakatak with Al Jarreau.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ur4CI16XFk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ur4CI16XFk[/url] Heatwave Super Soul Sister.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtH6pDQYP2k"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtH6pDQYP2k[/url] Now this is groove!! If this came on in a club i would either implode or explode.. New Jersey Connection... would love Incognito to cover this.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9462jpxs26s&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9462jpxs26s...player_embedded[/url][/quote] More great tracks I was unaware of.

[quote name='silddx' post='1095338' date='Jan 19 2011, 04:29 PM'] HAHAHAHA! I hadn't seen the vids until ten minutes ago. This is my favourite so far. Sheer madness, X Factor audition quality [/quote]

[quote name='bumnote' post='1094384' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:30 PM']I see what you mean about the quality. Still you can tell underneath its pretty good., It would make me interested to come and see you if you were not too far away[/quote] Maybe I'm wrong then.

[quote name='Johnston' post='1094379' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:28 PM']Bleedin heck do they actually get to see any of the gigs they goto or do they just wait till they get home.[/quote]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSA0Q1CyKM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSA0Q1CyKM[/url] PS. This is not a blatant plug!

This is a tricky part. Don't try it pissed.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1094344' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:15 PM']Can we see it Pete?[/quote] Quite a few on YT. Maybe I'm being harsh...initial reactions and all that. The OP was asking if anyone likes insolicited vids of their band/performances. I think the problem with bass is that it just doesn't get represented on a cheap recording.

In retrospect, I should be happy that someone has taken the time and effort. Maybe I'm being ungrateful?

Anyone else had unsolicited vids posted?

[quote name='Dubs' post='1094316' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:01 PM']Ask them to take it down if you're not happy about it.[/quote] Only just seen it. I think we will.

Someone filmed us at a gig a couple of weeks ago and decided to post the clips on Youtube. The quality is awful. It doesn't represent us live whatsoever.

Having live footage of your band on YouTube is obviously good publicity and a good showcase. But do you think if the quality of recording is bad, it can have the opposite effect and put people off?

Great to see you again, Nige...and great to meet you, Clarky. You made a great couple.