mike257 Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 That's all really - just it's largely inconsequential to anyone in my house, the missus said "who?", so I thought I'd share it with a bunch of other bass geeks instead. Grabbing him from the airport later before tomorrow's Liverpool show, then spending Wednesday doing ground transport to/around Leeds for him and the band too. By all accounts he's a lovely chap so I'm quite looking forward to it, although I'm not all that familiar with his work it'll be nice to pick the brains of such a highly esteemed player! Any BCers got any burning questions they want me to ask him? Quote
andydye Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 oo, awesome! just have fun being 'normal' with a legend matey Quote
Marc S Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1405334721' post='2500827'] oo, awesome! just have fun being 'normal' with a legend matey [/quote] If I were you, I'd be too busy asking questions of my own Like andydye says - just enjoy being in his company..... Quote
Highfox Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 lol, ask him how he makes it all look so easy Quote
JTUK Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Treat him normally.... he must get tired of same old... Keep it easy, maybe tell him you play bass, but don't ram it down his throat, let him build the conversation. I wouldn't ask him 101 questions about bass..he probably wants to know where the best food in town is... People forget that 'our dream job' is also work if you have been doing it as long as he has... Quote
discreet Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1405335614' post='2500839'] ...he probably wants to know where the best food in town is... [/quote] I bet that's exactly what he'll want to know. Quote
gary mac Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405335030' post='2500836'] Ask him if he can play with a pick... [/quote] Quote
dannybuoy Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Try the old "Bass is easier than guitar isn't it? I mean you've only got 4 strings." Quote
fumps Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Ask him if I can have a ticket for Leeds as I didnt know he was playing until it was sold out gutted !!! Ya see if I got to meet him I'd just mention i play bass but ask him about him & what he also does to relax.....I wonder how often people ask musicians what makes them tick other than music Quote
Sibob Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah he's a lovely guy, I spent a week with him (and many other awesome tutors) at the Music/Nature camp this year. As above, he's always very accommodating with anyone talking bass, but he's also into life and healthier ways to live it......hence the 'Nature' part of the camp. Have fun, I'll be catching up with him in London Si Quote
HowieBass Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Ask him if he thinks Warwick strings are any good... What? Quote
mike257 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1405335614' post='2500839'] Treat him normally.... he must get tired of same old... Keep it easy, maybe tell him you play bass, but don't ram it down his throat, let him build the conversation. I wouldn't ask him 101 questions about bass..he probably wants to know where the best food in town is... People forget that 'our dream job' is also work if you have been doing it as long as he has... [/quote] I know - I work with plenty of bands/artists week to week so I'm hardly going to turn into a gushing fanboy. Just nice to have the opportunity to work with someone so highly regarded in the bass world. Si - great to hear, those camps do sound great. I'm not booked for the London show as I think they're flying down for that one. Anything changes and I'll drop you a line and come say hello! Quote
HowieBass Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Will it be Mr Wooten? Victor? Vic? http://youtu.be/NXhnzIO5N30 Quote
mike257 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1405341701' post='2500940'] Will it be Mr Wooten? Victor? Vic? [/quote] Haha, brilliant! Quote
Sibob Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='mike257' timestamp='1405339865' post='2500913'] Si - great to hear, those camps do sound great. I'm not booked for the London show as I think they're flying down for that one. Anything changes and I'll drop you a line and come say hello! [/quote] Yes definitely Si Quote
TheGreek Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Here you go..."Thunder" by Messrs Clarke, Miller and Wooten. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOyQtoz3lI4&index=1&list=PLBA6D3616B746B18B Pop into your local WHSmiths and get a copy of "The Music Lesson" by Vic and get it signed - great read... Edited July 14, 2014 by TheGreek Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 I bet this chap wished he was picking Victor Wooten up from the airport rather than a Thrash Metal band Quote
chrismuzz Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1405346298' post='2501028'] I bet this chap wished he was picking Victor Wooten up from the airport rather than a Thrash Metal band [/quote] Hahaha! I have this guy on facebook and the amount of times he's been tagged in this photo is driving him mental Edited July 14, 2014 by chrismuzz Quote
RhysP Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1405346298' post='2501028'] I bet this chap wished he was picking Victor Wooten up from the airport rather than a Thrash Metal band [/quote] That is just SO funny! Quote
Oneandfive Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 When you're desperate for a career in the music industry, you have to start at the bottom. Quote
leroydiamond Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Ask him how does Adam Clayton get away with it Quote
SpaceChick Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Oneandfive' timestamp='1405349255' post='2501059'] When you're desperate for a career in the music industry, you have to start at the bottom. [/quote] Ba boom tish! Edited July 14, 2014 by SpaceChick Quote
Stephen Houghton Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Just seen him in Liverpool one of the best gigs I have ever been to the guy isn't human, live he wipes the floor with the stuff you see of him on youtube. Sound and tone was awesome and his timing was machine like and I mean beyond human. Blew me away, still in shock! Quote
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