urb Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 That's it - still love the guy and his playing OK - this one is a bit frantic in places [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Bp9HxY_LI[/media] but this one is just great - funny and beautiful [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7YnvFsBprw[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I always find his playing technically impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The first one goes a bit mad scientist with the loops, near the end. Very cool, I think I prefer his work with the loops than the double thumb-tastic stuff, though that is something to behold too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I know Victor comes up a lot on bass forums and I think the guy is technically amazing, if not my cup of tea. I tend to turn off when he starts talking about God too, again nothing personal, just not a practicing Christian. But more impressive than any of his technique I always find is his outlook on music is incredibly inspirational. Rightly so should he revered as a bit of a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This remains my favourite...ok, it has the technique but more than that ...this grooves, has a nice melody and has a vision. How some people can call this "non-musical" or "only made to impress" remains a mystery to me.. He keeps on inspiring me..I'm not too fond of that God-thing either but he remains an amazing and unique bass-player. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve37F3Ee9Ow"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve37F3Ee9Ow[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great post, Mike. In my opinion, Victor is without doubt the world's best bass player. His technique is flawless; his groove is impeccable; his tone is awesome; he's a also a great showman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 me too even if he does think he's turned into snoop snoopy dogg dog these days [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fHHqTZGhQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fHHqTZGhQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Whilst 'God' doesn't do much for me, I do find it inspiring that Victor incorporates such a thing into his music. He breathes his passion for life into his music. I have never seen him 'jobbing it', he always looks as though he lives for music and nothing pleases him more than to be playing his bass. He inspires me with just his philosophy on music and playing. His music on the other hand, I mostly enjoy immensely. I love his fusion stuff, though some of his solo stuff is a bit Gospel-y and not really my thing. All the same, he is one of the best musicians alive today and easily the most revolutionary bassist since Jaco. It's not just his technical mastery that makes him a great, it's his ability to just make a damn good tune, however he chooses to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Victor makes the world of music a brighter and larger place, I love what he has done and is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1320709452' post='1430507'] I know Victor comes up a lot on bass forums and I think the guy is technically amazing, if not my cup of tea. I tend to turn off when he starts talking about God too, again nothing personal, just not a practicing Christian. But more impressive than any of his technique I always find is his outlook on music is incredibly inspirational. Rightly so should he revered as a bit of a legend. [/quote] Just to clarify here - and I am absolutely not for or against any one's personal beliefs - but when Vic talks about 'God' I personally think he's referring to the concept of a 'god' rather than anything religious - his song 'I Saw God' is about exactly that and yet it gets massively misunderstood and he's immediately labelled as preaching religion - he's not IMO - I've met him a few times, interviewed him a few times - listened to him speak a lot, read his book and at no point has he referred to religion or God in a Christian sense - he may well be religious but he really keeps it to himself - and let's his music do the talking. However he IS 'spiritual' and is massively into nature - whatever that may imply - like I say I have nothing against people who are into or believe in religion - I don't for the record - but as with every other misconception about Vic that's floating around on the internet - I really don't think he ever preaches about religion - he just uses the word 'god' in a song... you dig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Oh yeah - and he mainly just plays a frikkin' four string... I love that too - makes me want to just play my 4 string Jazz and practice a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1320778546' post='1431343'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve37F3Ee9Ow[/media] [/quote] Good stuff.... I had a Bela Fleck CD day yesterday, some truly great groove playing from VW. All round Muso for me. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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