"The Day Prince Called" - In Conversation with Nik West /// Scott's Bass Lessons
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::: About This Episode :::
Here's we go with Episode 2 of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast!
This week I sit down with Nik West - bass player, vocalist and songwriter with credits that include artists such as Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and American Idol.
She's been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine and has also been featured in Bass Player, Bass Quarterly Germany, and Bass Magazine Japan.
In this episode we discuss her past, how she found the bass, why she nearly gave up for good - right through to moving to LA, hanging out with the likes of Andrew Gouché and getting the call from Prince.
In this Episode You're Going to Learn:
- How Nik found the bass, and started her journey to becoming a bass player.
- Why she stopped playing (luckily for us she started again!)
- Why you should "play the groove until it's in you"
- What it was like getting the call from Prince... in the middle of the night!
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"When the student is ready, the teacher appears." I love that.
Realest thing I've heard in a long time. Taking that with me.
There's part of Prince's true genius right there. he totally understood how to bring out the best in his band members! So awesome, and Nik was awesome!
Always amazed me how Prince could speak to musicians about their playing as if he practiced on their instrument everyday. I've heard these stories about how he could talk to world class players about their shit on their level.
That's cause Prince is a world class musician that was a true student of music
What he did so often is calling to be a smartass. Trying to show the others are smaller than him. Putting them in the corner. I have problems with those personalities. I dont work for those. Nothing against some good songs of him tho.
Funny. That's the complete opposite to what Nik -- and others -- have gone on record, saying.
@@THX-vp9fz Hmm, shall I believe the many stories of other great famous musicians or the delusional statement of a fucking nobody like you? Naah, I stick with the greats and their fond memories of Prince, like Billy Gibbons for instance: th-cam.com/video/pqnl-O4zYU4/w-d-xo.html ... Thx for the laugh though! :-P
That’s just your interpretation, not how Prince was according to all the musicians that he worked with. They learned so much from Prince, and Prince from them. He said that in multiple interviews.
Lol @ Prince playing Nik's bass and Nik being worried that Prince is going to break her strings! This was a great memory that made my morning. Thank you for sharing :-)
Strong words "be yourself, be who you are" love that.
Prince was truly the musicians musician.
Talk about a once in a lifetime call, amazing story
Oh I love that advice "when the student is ready, the teacher appears"! Peace!
This interview made me a Nik West fan! She’s so awesome!
She seems cool to hang with.
+maxcohen13 Im Only cool on Saturdays haha! j/k ... Thanks!
@@NikWestBass I use a pick for this bass line, and i think it's the only way (for me) to got it right. Beginning down the E string 😉
Ironically by him having her play this groove for an hour, he let her be herself! Thank you !
Thank you (Prince)... for letting her... be herself.
Is that like mice elf?
I see what you did there
Every time I see Nik, I can't help but smile. She's got the most dreamy smile I think I'm in love. Her bass is something else. Aaaoww!!! Thank you Scott for this interview. I hadn't realised you'd interviewed Nik. You fortunate guy. Peace and One Love. Whoever is reading this, have a great and funky day/night
Prince was a GENIUS!!! She listened ... Good for her ...
Prince stories are always legendary. Like "that time when I played with Miles"
How Beautiful and humble is Nik West!! Love!
Very cool story. Prince really helped out a lot of musicians.
"helped out". *facepalm
Prince sounds so amazing. Glad she got that opportunity and learned something. This is a great leason for anything we love doing. Keep practicing and make it your own til it moves you.
That's true, "every time something big happens one feels like they're not ready yet" it happens to me almost like always
I could listen to her for hours! What a great story!
This not only is a great story but it also is a deep lesson...after all music is about feel...you've to feel it in order to deliver so that others can feel it too. Amazing!! So happy for you Nik!!!😀😀
WOW, love hearing stories about Prince4Ever You've been blessed Nik West 💜☔️🎵🙆🏿🌸🌹
I just found her on TH-cam playing the crap out of her bass, she is so good.
You gotta love this.
She can play her butt off, but froze for Prince. Great story and video.
This is awesome! Love finding gems from years ago, these interviews are so inspirational!
Damn, I know we all miss Prince...
I absolutely loved this!!!! Brought tears to sting my eyes!!! Great interview!!! I loved the fact he just made you keep playing! Awesome!!!
Just an amazing conversation.. Thanks for share, cheers
Thanks for sharing, great story. I miss Prince, RIP.
Awesome! I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing.
Love that too, great interview, great moments, thanks to you all for sharing your experience!
Prince was like, I want to thank you for being yourself, again. Also, I would like you to emulate Larry for the next 2 hours.
She was like yes, I can be Larry for you.
Awesome! Much success to Nikk West!
Great story. I'll check out more of Nik West's music.
Best interview I saw for a while. I love that girl.
Such a great interview, thank you!
Thank you for Letting Me be Myself Again! One of my favorite songs! Great interview! Can't wait to meet you soon!!
Video clips like this are such a huge help. Thanks for doing these. God bless
can't wait to see her perform.
Awesome interview! Am I the only one that was crushing on Nik's hair? She's so gorgeous! 😍
Wow! That's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
WOW! you interviewed Nik West! how cool is that!
What a great story!
Great interview ! Nik West is so friendly :-)! Those videos rocks
Funny, no matter how good someone is, anybody can freeze up. It may be with a famous person watching or in front of a huge crowd but the only way to get past the frozen moment is to take a deep breath and be yourself. You play like yourself better than anyone else! This was a great story!
You missed the chance to call this "Someday my Prince will come"
+Peter Byrne Lol, epic! ;)
+Peter Byrne LOL!!! Hilarious!
princedoesnt impress me
princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo
princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo
Enjoyed this immensely thank-you
Very nice video, Scott, with an excellent conversation! +NikWestBass is so nice!! Very very friendly!! Just love her groove and funky style!!! Cheers from Brazil!!
I knew it! The groove is the keys to the kingdom!
+1dabirdman Lol - always! :)
+1dabirdman definitely the keys to the kingdom!!
The Groove is the road to the kingdom, The One is the key..
Wowwwww amazing!! A true blessing
So gorgeous and seriously talented. Wonderful interview.
love this woman!
what a storyteller
Great interview !! Thank you Scott
Awesome Scott. Thank U very much.
Stellar. Thank you.
Fantastic interview! Great story. Nik West is a badass!
Amazing interview!
That’s a story. Love it
just new Nik West last night watching tv at 2 a.m internationaljazz festival from San Javier!AmaZed with you Nik!Greetings from the Balearic Islands. congrats loved the interview .people pleaser midnight teaser ♡ forbidden fruit and so on ♡all wonderfull!
She seems so cool and honest.
that was a great interview. I love her closing comments. No need to go crazy with "fills"...just get everyone Stompin!
I love this series so much
+Mark Marxon (BASS CHANNEL) Scott is pretty brilliant! Thanks for watching!
Sweet! Thanks for sharing
Man, you did a great job. She is def. an artist and Prince is def a genius. I like how we know what P is generally talking about yet it's something else all together when you are actually in a moment with him - at least that what I am assuming because Maceo, Monte Moir, Jesse, and other world class musicians always frame great stories of playing with Prince and they all knew their craft coming-in.
WOW @ how Prince discovered your bass playing. Congratulations on the new baby, Nik West.....
Nice open interview. Love it
Wow, stellar insights!!
Wow that was a profound interview.
This is awesome!
Awesome interview and video Scott...Nikki is soo cool....
great conversation. thanks.
awesome session!!
I was laughing like crazy !! such a great conversation, thank you for sharing this great story.
+Juan Mero Guasa Thank you for watching Juan!
+Juan Mero Guasa Scott is quite the comedian... I had nothing to do with that haha! Thank you!
+NikWestBass You had all to do with it!! theystory is so inspiring and yet so well told that I could place myself there... I would probably laugh like a teenager and be a total klutz. The phrase "you are here for what you are" is the maker. Lot of respect to you, and to Prince for being able to get the best out from a musician!!
great story, tx for sharing chum
That was awesome 😊
love it !
god bless prince.. Nik West rock's, she's perfect
Love Her!
i never saw nik west before but ..i have new fav now !!
Great Story, and interview! 💯
Mind blowing video, thanx for this!!
+Armando Cárdenas Thank you Armando... Thanks for watching
Great story!
I follow her! She's so cool!
Found another person to really like.
Loved it...
Wahou, Scott, that's just nice :)
damn, she has a smile that can light up a room!
i'm proud to hear that story from you mates .. :-)
Great interview
Love it
Thanks so much for that vid
This is great
Great interview cheers
thanks Scott
This is great.
Sweet!
Too cool! Peace!
Great!!👍😀
How nice this is.
Nice interview