SisterAbdullahX Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 How good? I can't decide if he makes me want to practice or sell all my basses! https://youtu.be/RuDTAv-ozA4 https://youtu.be/wNoABW1vRZ4 https://youtu.be/TJvylt_AddU Quote
lowdown Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Yes, he is great. I have seen his videos before. He grooves well and his soloing is very 'Horn' like and fluid. Nah, don't give up and sell your Basses, just practise more. Quote
SisterAbdullahX Posted July 15, 2017 Author Posted July 15, 2017 His phrasing is fantastic, note choice perfect, has great technique and fabulous tone. An absolute joy to watch. Quote
ivansc Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Found myself enjoying this despite all the slightly formula-ridden widdlery going on. Big bad bassopotamus he may be, but the guy IS musical, unlike 99% of the ass-showing widdlers. Bet he is interesting on guitar, too. Quote
SisterAbdullahX Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1500810597' post='3340285'] Found myself enjoying this despite all the slightly formula-ridden widdlery going on. Big bad bassopotamus he may be, but the guy IS musical, unlike 99% of the ass-showing widdlers. Bet he is interesting on guitar, too. [/quote] Yeah, I definitely wouldn't put him in the "widdler" category. Like you say, he's too musical for that. It's basically bebop played on bass. And yes, he is a great guitarist as well, I think it's actually his first instrument, which makes me want to sell up even more! Quote
lowdown Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Yes, his Guitar playing on a few of the well known standards is lovely. He is just a superb musician, full stop. Once you go to his YouTube page, you can end up being stranded there for ages having a listen... Quote
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 22, 2017 Author Posted August 22, 2017 He's back! https://youtu.be/hicCNiFIV8w Quote
Rich Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Oh yes, this is fabulous stuff. Beautifully melodic. If I could play like that, I'd scrap my self-imposed 'no soloing' rule. Quote
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 22, 2017 Author Posted August 22, 2017 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1503437429' post='3358329'] Oh yes, this is fabulous stuff. Beautifully melodic. If I could play like that, I'd scrap my self-imposed 'no soloing' rule. [/quote] If I could play like that I'd do nothing but solo! Quote
louisthebass Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1500114306' post='3335692'] Nah, don't give up and sell your Basses, just practise more. [/quote] What he said... Quote
ivansc Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1503439085' post='3358344'] If I could play like that I'd do nothing but solo! [/quote]...but you wouldnt get many gigs playing just like that, would you? Always amused me that Stanley Clark had to have a bass player in his band. Quote
lowdown Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1503567322' post='3359178'] Always amused me that Stanley Clark had to have a bass player in his band. [/quote] Are you talking about an additional Bassist, or just him ? Not that many live gigs on the Tube with two Bassists Eleven Bassists, no problem. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdRG-hD5ZKo[/media] Edited August 24, 2017 by lowdown Quote
SisterAbdullahX Posted August 25, 2017 Author Posted August 25, 2017 [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1503567322' post='3359178'] ...but you wouldnt get many gigs playing just like that, would you? [/quote] Gigs are overrated! I'd be happy to entertain myself in the comfort of my own home! Quote
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