That was freaking awesome! And to those complaining about overplaying, this isn't a Chaka concert, it's a play along for a bass channel! This is a freebie bass free for all, and it kicks ass!
Well she also hired this band, of which he was the bass player, to specifically play in a gospel style, which includes many runs like this. It’s the style. It wouldn’t work most of the time but in this it definitely does
Dude KNOWS these songs, the instrument, and himself as a player. I can literally see the joy on his face when he hits “those” notes. This is one of those moments, as a musician, where you just laugh out loud at the obscure talent. I adore this. Thank you.
Agreed. Well-put, except there is nothing obscure about one of the best gospel bassists on the scene today. Check out his duos with Marcus, Victor and Malaman. Gouche stands with the giants.
Gouche was MD for Chaka from 2006-2012. Gave that woman's sound a Gospel flavor that turned her songs into this funky/gospel style that was FIRE. Miss him with her to be honest!
I went to school with the drummer Chris Coleman and he wasn’t just the most talented cat I ever played with but, the most sweet humble cat I ever knew. He asked me for technical pointers on bass when we were in school because I was 5 years older and far more experienced but I really respected his unreal drumming skill. He went way farther than I ever did.
"Overplaying"!?! Seeing him rock this out not only makes me feel like Chaka is live, but he also takes me to places the bass only goes in the hands of the masters, which is "anywhere they want"! I am awestruck every time I watch this!
@@gagslovedotcom I suggest that Chaka was probably cool with it, because he helped accent her live sound. All those notes and he still supported her and put HER front and center. That's apex musicianship IMHO. Seeing and hearing him demonstrate virtuosity here does prompt "A different way of thinking about your bass playing..." for me. Besides, who decides what "overplaying" is? Ear of the beholder, I guess.🙂
Overplaying? As a longtime musician, l've experienced situations of musicians "overplaying" or doing too much accenting where it wasn't needed or being too loud and not blending with the other instruments or the vocalists, and you can tell as that instrument / musician stands out like a sore thumb, but I've also experienced situations of "under" playing. Mr. Gouche gives a fantastic example of what l call enhanced playing, making the song richer, fuller, more colorful. This type of playing inspires you to take your bass playing to another level even if you just work on 25% more of what he's doing. I've heard these songs of Chaka's for years, but this arrangement gives a whole new musical high, and isn't that what we want from music? Not just "butter notes" as Miles Davis wouls say. Push yourself to another level. Nothing to be afraid of...
The bass guitar is just an extension of his heart. This playing is what every band wants to hear underneath them. Total feel, total soul, total heaven in one man and his instrument.
@@Aegianlulz I play guitar & I'll be happy if my bass player can play that much & that good. IMHO he didn't overplay, but putting in creative contents & dynamics into the song. To me, the music is overall very balance & captivating 🤗🤗
It was first covered by the Pointer Sisters. First recorded by Prince. On his 1st album! Gouche was Chaka's Music Director for 6yrs. Plus he played for Prince. The Chaka album version was played on Keyboard Bass by Reggie Griffin. Also Stevie Wonder played Chromatic Harmonica and Grand Master Melle Mel from Grand Master Flash and Furious Five did the Rap for the song.
Gouche said that when he realized that many of the Gospel songs he was playing on were in keys like D and Db, he just decided that tuning down a whole step was the way to get the appropriate low-end rumble he wanted. I believe he started tuning down around 1980’ish.
The entire Gouché family, Mother, brothers, sister, sons, daughters nieces and nephews are the most talented family there is. Singers, musicians, songwriters, arrangers, and producers.
I love when he takes his watch off for Ain’t Nobody, it’s like, “this shit just got real!” And for the record, I’m a metal loving white guy, and this is so awesome!
I know this comment is 2 years old but I just discovered this from my dad who is 71 and I'm a 40 year old metal drummer. He's amazing and hits every accent and fills holes so smooth.
Let me just say this. As a novice, Andre's clear love for playing truly inspires me. When I first started playing, I was able to keep the birds off my lawn and tick off my neighbors simultaneously (Not where you want to be OR stay). I've gotten to the point now where people can recognize what I'm doing and can appreciate that I'm keeping tempo and getting a lil' jiggy with it. When I watch him immersed in his craft, I smile. Why? Because I get it. I'm nowhere near the solar system in which he plays, but I enjoy what I'm playing and hearing. You only get that from scaring birds and p*ssing off people. The key is to stick with it. In time, you're recognize that look on his face. Thanks Andre.
it is June 2024. still I just can't comprehend how infectious in a positive way just looking how Uncle. Gouche kills his funky lines in his signature MTD AG 6.
For all of out there that say this is overplaying, this is THE perfect way to overplay!!!! So deep in, around, and through the pocket that you can't help but smile and laugh out loud at how good this is!!! I discovered Andrew scrolling around on TH-cam looking for Chris Coleman (drummer) videos. Came across a live version of Chaka Khan with Chris playing drums and immediately noticed the bass lines in the song were sooooooo good and had to know who was playing! And the arrangements...Wow!!!
This man was the whole reason that I decided to sign up for Scott's Bass Lessons. I wanted every bit of knowledge that I could get to help me maybe one day play with a 100th of the skill and talent that Andrew has put on display here.
Tyler Williams - you’ll get there if you put in the work, my Drum instruction growing up used to consist of “when enough heads and been replaced and sticks chopped all up, it’ll finally click” Best of luck to you!!
Words cannot describe the magnitude of Andrew Gouche's groove. This is one of the tracks where you start listening and after a while you are left in pure awe.😲
Andrew Gouche is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you'd ever have the pleasure of meeting. Obviously his bass playing is out of this world, but he's a really great human being too. BIG ALOHA from Seattle! 🤙
G. Money yeah.. I’m so amazed how he can sound this good even most of the time he’s just on a simple fingering position.. I’m thinking maybe I can do it easily too haha
I've watched this so many times. The groove, the space, the chops, the overall feel and general taste is incredible. I'll probably watching this a few more hundred times this year. One of my favourite bass players and one of the first I tell my students to check out.
This guy's on a whole another level he has chops and he knows exactly where to use them .what a bass playing ninja makes me want to turn my bases into firewood
Respect to a man that deserves it. Had the pleasure of spending some time with Mr. Gouche at the NRG studio in North Hollywood a few years ago. What a great depth of understanding about bass and music in general. A real gentleman.
I love how the arrangement of these songs, was done in a really modern way just enough to make it fresh, exciting, and cool without losing the essence.
I have listened to this at least 100 times and I finally figured it out. Every note of this is written in ink, but, I do believe Andrew wrote it himself and it is brilliant.
He's so connected with the music. Everything he plays just sounds right! I can imagine him playing exactly that for a live show and most of the crowd wouldn't fully appreciate it. But on a TH-cam bass channel, it gets the praise it deserves. Cheers Andrew and cheers Scott for delivering again! :)
1. I can’t believe how laid back the singers are. 2. This is everything I love about live bass playing. Gouche does this better than anyone. The parts are similar, but more modern and interesting. This is exactly how I strive to play in a funk: pop live setting. 3. Larry Graham is a legend. “Playing in the studio and playing live are 2 completely different things. -Meshell Ndegeocello
Fantastic! This is the clearest version of him jamming these tunes. Can’t be duplicated. I’m not sure it can even be learned, but it’s so cool to hear all that he’s doing. Chops. Imagination. And no matter how far out he’s flying his kite-he’s right there on the hits. Never rushed and with a nice full tone. Thanks for posting SBL.
Oh my…speechless. I now feel like a non-musician in comparison. I can’t get over how he locked in beautifully with the fingers and then slapped like it was also always there. OMG.
Man, how busy were those bass lines, but at the same time, nothing extra in them. It's all in place. I just saw Andrew live at facebook like 10 min ago, and his doing that magic every time. This is just awesome!
I remember these sings when was a kid. Great stuff. Love me some Chaka. Her performance of What's Going On on Standing in the Shadows of Motown is brilliant. I love how this guy is just lobbing out riffs nonstop.
I don't really know what to say right now. I am surprised I don't know about this guy. However, he might be the most musical bass player I have seen to date. I need to meditate on this one. He is living on another planet when it comes to his approach to these songs.
Fabulous! Bro' Gouche held down the tonic on the chords, maintained the integrity of the original bass lines, AND also demonstrated that he's got excellent chops. Bravo!
Phenomenal. He lives and breathes every note. He's a one of a kind. Absolute mastery of his instrument. Puts a smile on my face everytime I hear Andrew play.
I come back to this video once every few months. Most definitely my most favorite rendition of I Feel For You hahaha of ALL!!! His playing has infected me man. I play other instruments as well. One time I was heading to a drum shed with my bros and I listened to this video on the way up. When I got there, they started one groove on a 7/8 timing and I rode the groove and chopped instinctively because I was singing a hybrid bassline from what I heard him playing on the way up! Sometimes I wish people could truly know how much their talent has changed our lives. The first time I heard him do the pentatonic run @6:22 I was like 18, went and picked up a bass and didnt put it down until I had that down Haha. Scott you should do something with Maurice Fitzgerald, another gospel legend for his work with Fred Hammond!! Great stuff! Love the content bro! Love from Trinidad and Tobago. haha I entered the contest but covid has me too low on funds to really boost myself, I've just got to have faith!
Andrew Gouche is Slappin, Poppin, Fresh Funktified dough…!!! His bass lines are busy, dynamic, and accentuate what’s needed within the compositions! Very tasty indeed!!!
Everything about this is perfect. You really see how great Prince is when you hear other people do such amazing covers of his songs. I know Chaka Khan is not underrated, but she’s not rated high enough she can do no wrong musically. IMO
Thanks Andre for your great bass testimony!! Thank you very much Scott for your great bass reinforcement! Strong roots!! Bass voice on the instrument,and presence, bass aggressive expansion eternal and everlasting!!!!!
There is so much greatness happening in this piece. I've worked out almost all of the lines. No it's just getting the timing right and try to remember all of it.
Just don't know the name of the second (well known) song, but I had tears in my eyes because of the beauty and taste of the bass playing - and Shaka Khans singing. So beautiful!
This folks is the epitome of what a bass player is. Andrew.....WOW! Now that’s putting some “STANK” on it! His timing is impeccable. His feel is beyond fantastic, and his skill as a bassist is at a level everyone whom ever takes this instrument seriously would aspire too. Thank you so much for this lesson in profound bass playing. Damn!
@nemesisbass2133 he did bass cover on the original track so he is not communicating with the drummer that played in the song. one of the abilities of a good musician is the ability to play for the other guys u playing with. in this case, he is playing with those who played the track despite not being with them
It is impossible not to understate this, but this is the single most inspiring bass related 9 minutes I have experienced in my entire life.
Yup
Truer words were ne'er spake.
True story.
so true. the technical proficiency but even more, the JOY
Most definitely 🤟🏾🎸
A bass player who actually use all six strings of his guitar beautifully. A rare sight.
Say this over and over again Sir!
I’ve listened to this for 1/2 and a half hour: mesmerized!
So on point!
i play only 6 string bass aswell
That was freaking awesome! And to those complaining about overplaying, this isn't a Chaka concert, it's a play along for a bass channel! This is a freebie bass free for all, and it kicks ass!
He actually played like this when he played with Chaka Khan. I love it tho!
Well she also hired this band, of which he was the bass player, to specifically play in a gospel style, which includes many runs like this. It’s the style. It wouldn’t work most of the time but in this it definitely does
@@coreyshafarman8918 Gouché was actually the music director, so she absolutely knew what she was getting.
He is playing with a recording from one her live shows when ( Andrew Gouche' was the music director)..
PERIOD!!!
Dude KNOWS these songs, the instrument, and himself as a player. I can literally see the joy on his face when he hits “those” notes. This is one of those moments, as a musician, where you just laugh out loud at the obscure talent. I adore this. Thank you.
Agreed. Well-put, except there is nothing obscure about one of the best gospel bassists on the scene today. Check out his duos with Marcus, Victor and Malaman. Gouche stands with the giants.
@@arnoldschwisberg2079 ...Because he IS a giant.
I'm guessing "obscure" was dumb autocorrect for "obscene"
@@leojbramble yeah I don't think he meant his talent was some unknown thing.
Gouche was MD for Chaka from 2006-2012. Gave that woman's sound a Gospel flavor that turned her songs into this funky/gospel style that was FIRE. Miss him with her to be honest!
We call it Funkspol
I went to school with the drummer Chris Coleman and he wasn’t just the most talented cat I ever played with but, the most sweet humble cat I ever knew. He asked me for technical pointers on bass when we were in school because I was 5 years older and far more experienced but I really respected his unreal drumming skill. He went way farther than I ever did.
"Overplaying"!?! Seeing him rock this out not only makes me feel like Chaka is live, but he also takes me to places the bass only goes in the hands of the masters, which is "anywhere they want"! I am awestruck every time I watch this!
He does kind of overplay... But at the same time, he doesn't!! It all fits so well and doesn't get in the way of the melody!
@@gagslovedotcom I suggest that Chaka was probably cool with it, because he helped accent her live sound. All those notes and he still supported her and put HER front and center. That's apex musicianship IMHO. Seeing and hearing him demonstrate virtuosity here does prompt "A different way of thinking about your bass playing..." for me. Besides, who decides what "overplaying" is? Ear of the beholder, I guess.🙂
I've found that people that accuse other musicians over overplaying are usually the ones that can't play like that.
Overplaying? As a longtime musician, l've experienced situations of musicians "overplaying" or doing too much accenting where it wasn't needed or being too loud and not blending with the other instruments or the vocalists, and you can tell as that instrument / musician stands out like a sore thumb, but I've also experienced situations of "under" playing. Mr. Gouche gives a fantastic example of what l call enhanced playing, making the song richer, fuller, more colorful. This type of playing inspires you to take your bass playing to another level even if you just work on 25% more of what he's doing. I've heard these songs of Chaka's for years, but this arrangement gives a whole new musical high, and isn't that what we want from music? Not just "butter notes" as Miles Davis wouls say. Push yourself to another level. Nothing to be afraid of...
April 21, 2024. It's been 10-11 months, and I'm back for another dose of "musicianship" and "mastery". Peace!✌✌✌✌✌
The bass guitar is just an extension of his heart. This playing is what every band wants to hear underneath them. Total feel, total soul, total heaven in one man and his instrument.
I doubt my guitarist would be very happy if I played that much
dave piano I think most bands would ask him to tone it down a bit, but he's very skilled!
@@Aegianlulz Then your guitarist needs to bring more of a game. For us, staying in the pocket isn't enough. We have to drive the band.
@@Aegianlulz I play guitar & I'll be happy if my bass player can play that much & that good. IMHO he didn't overplay, but putting in creative contents & dynamics into the song. To me, the music is overall very balance & captivating 🤗🤗
He knows those songs inside out, the changes, all the intervals, counter melodies, he knows the pocket and just grooves out. Yeah, that's fantastic.
He'd recorded it with Chaka Khan
Of course he knows this inside out......it’s HIS arrangement! 💪🏻🤙🏻
Agree, he's totally toying with it.
See I see this and don’t even know where to start
It was first covered by the Pointer Sisters. First recorded by Prince. On his 1st album! Gouche was Chaka's Music Director for 6yrs. Plus he played for Prince. The Chaka album version was played on Keyboard Bass by Reggie Griffin. Also Stevie Wonder played Chromatic Harmonica and Grand Master Melle Mel from Grand Master Flash and Furious Five did the Rap for the song.
I love the way he uses the super-low notes sparingly. Leaves you begging for more.
Yes, noticed that too! Goes to show it's not all about technique, but phrasing too.
Makes you wonder why he tunes his bass down a whole step. No need to go down there
I kept thinking that too. I was wondering he's playing a 6-string, and he isn't using his lowest string much!
@@meh2199 it changes how the instrument sounds, it's sort of going shortscale bass direction
Gouche said that when he realized that many of the Gospel songs he was playing on were in keys like D and Db, he just decided that tuning down a whole step was the way to get the appropriate low-end rumble he wanted. I believe he started tuning down around 1980’ish.
As a bass player myself no where near this brother, this was magic.
Same....Imma go hang my head in misery after watching this magic...
How long did it take B4 both U guys felt you were good and the years it took to get There? This Guy had to start when he got Off Breast Milk!
@@timothybright7064 Every body is different some it takes longer than others but like anything else you have to work at it to get better
I'm sorry buddy but this is far stronger than magic. It's more like sorcery. Amazing!
I'm still coming back to this 4 years later! The intro into the second song is incredible!!
The whole record is crazy good!!
The entire Gouché family, Mother, brothers, sister, sons, daughters nieces and nephews are the most talented family there is. Singers, musicians, songwriters, arrangers, and producers.
When I pull off one of those 16th note runs I feel so proud of myself. Andrew just does it all the time.
Andrew just got 20 years plus of session and touring experience over you mate ;)
I love when he takes his watch off for Ain’t Nobody, it’s like, “this shit just got real!” And for the record, I’m a metal loving white guy, and this is so awesome!
The ol' carpal tunnel settin' in.
Music is the great unifier!
I know this comment is 2 years old but I just discovered this from my dad who is 71 and I'm a 40 year old metal drummer. He's amazing and hits every accent and fills holes so smooth.
He is a drummer's dream to play with.
Bro nothing but the truth !
Verdade !
Agreed!!#
👍👌
Very deep pocket...and quite locked with kick and snare.
Let me just say this. As a novice, Andre's clear love for playing truly inspires me. When I first started playing, I was able to keep the birds off my lawn and tick off my neighbors simultaneously (Not where you want to be OR stay). I've gotten to the point now where people can recognize what I'm doing and can appreciate that I'm keeping tempo and getting a lil' jiggy with it. When I watch him immersed in his craft, I smile. Why? Because I get it. I'm nowhere near the solar system in which he plays, but I enjoy what I'm playing and hearing. You only get that from scaring birds and p*ssing off people. The key is to stick with it. In time, you're recognize that look on his face. Thanks Andre.
Scott: we're gonna funk up some Chaka Khan songs today!
Andrew: hold my watch...
🤣🤣🤣 Two Great Bassist, Right There. Both deserve mad respect. 😁👍🏿
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The hold my watch is so accurate 😂😂
Hold my jock strap.
Best comment ever!
it is June 2024. still I just can't comprehend how infectious in a positive way just looking how Uncle. Gouche kills his funky lines in his signature MTD AG 6.
For all of out there that say this is overplaying, this is THE perfect way to overplay!!!! So deep in, around, and through the pocket that you can't help but smile and laugh out loud at how good this is!!! I discovered Andrew scrolling around on TH-cam looking for Chris Coleman (drummer) videos. Came across a live version of Chaka Khan with Chris playing drums and immediately noticed the bass lines in the song were sooooooo good and had to know who was playing! And the arrangements...Wow!!!
The DRUMMER ON THIS TRACK THOUGH!! He plays so well to the track as if the drummer was playing with him live. Sheeesh!
This man was the whole reason that I decided to sign up for Scott's Bass Lessons. I wanted every bit of knowledge that I could get to help me maybe one day play with a 100th of the skill and talent that Andrew has put on display here.
Tyler Williams - you’ll get there if you put in the work, my Drum instruction growing up used to consist of “when enough heads and been replaced and sticks chopped all up, it’ll finally click”
Best of luck to you!!
check out some Geddy Lee.
Words cannot describe the magnitude of Andrew Gouche's groove. This is one of the tracks where you start listening and after a while you are left in pure awe.😲
The funk from the bass, those harmonious vocals from the background singers and, Chaka's voice were all so melodic. My goodness!
I’m just swimming in it! Do not stop!
Andrew Gouche is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you'd ever have the pleasure of meeting. Obviously his bass playing is out of this world, but he's a really great human being too. BIG ALOHA from Seattle! 🤙
Great showcase of how a 6 string bass should be played.👏
Andrew had his eyes closed for pretty much the entire video. Let that sink in.
when you practice as much as he did to get that good, memorizing the space between frets happens.
Thats that Jedi Shit at work..!!!!...The "Force" was def wit' him....!!!!
@@ToyManFlyer1100
I think I used to see you in AMS videos.
Next time you practice try playing with your eyes closed. It’s hard at first but you’ll be amazed what you’ll play. You’ll use more feel.
Closed his eyes because he couldn't believe Scott's choice of wardrobe for his visit ....
The playing is out of this world but the arrangements are just crazy good!
Hardout
Indeed
Word! About the arrangements 👌🏿🔥
yea I wonder who wrote the arrangements for Chaka??
Gooch himself and the Keyboardist on this tour Javad Day.
Utter, utter brilliance. His lovely swift run at one point had me barking like a dog!
🤣🔥
Caution: Skill on video is harder than it appears on screen!!
G. Money yeah.. I’m so amazed how he can sound this good even most of the time he’s just on a simple fingering position.. I’m thinking maybe I can do it easily too haha
It appears to be jesus taking the wheel.
True! I think i just lost eight fingers.
OH, and two thumbs.
Yeah, I tried transcribing some of his licks but failed miserably
I've watched this so many times. The groove, the space, the chops, the overall feel and general taste is incredible. I'll probably watching this a few more hundred times this year. One of my favourite bass players and one of the first I tell my students to check out.
I just rewatched it again - The groove is just too much! 🤣🤘🏻🔥
Absolute master.So different than Melvin Davis.both so damn great.As a huge fan of Anthony Jackson, this is such another great flavor.
absolutely! Huge fan of them all but this close up vid is so enjoyable! @@normanhacker3588
This man just set the bar for all bass players imo!!!
Chaka Khan is just so amazing. She was so underrated in the 80s. So much soul, so much heart, so much feeling.
💯💯💯
THE LATE GREAT "PRINCE" WROTE THIS 👍.
This guy's on a whole another level he has chops and he knows exactly where to use them .what a bass playing ninja makes me want to turn my bases into firewood
this man IS the bass. Perfect tone, tasty licks, groove for days.
Respect to a man that deserves it. Had the pleasure of spending some time with Mr. Gouche at the NRG studio in North Hollywood a few years ago. What a great depth of understanding about bass and music in general. A real gentleman.
My question is. Who dosen't like this?
Are you ok?
It's amazing!
Exactly
It's nothing to do with the original record. Chaka evens sings badly.
@@PorchBassIt's a live show. If you look for the record, then sit at home and listen to the record.
My melanin is activated. I'm all tingley from the funk.
I love how the arrangement of these songs, was done in a really modern way just enough to make it fresh, exciting, and cool without losing the essence.
both Andrew on Bass and the host himself -- spot on point
5:02 Scott being charmed like a snake
Hahahah.. i see what you see man.. i just focus on scot face and head also 😁
XDDD
This is beyond all levels previously experienced! This cannot be taught. This comes from the depths of his soul!! 👌🏿🔥🫶🏿
Sat here with a big dumb smile on my face. Man, that was great!
I have listened to this at least 100 times and I finally figured it out. Every note of this is written in ink, but, I do believe Andrew wrote it himself and it is brilliant.
He's so connected with the music. Everything he plays just sounds right! I can imagine him playing exactly that for a live show and most of the crowd wouldn't fully appreciate it. But on a TH-cam bass channel, it gets the praise it deserves. Cheers Andrew and cheers Scott for delivering again! :)
A beautiful example of mastery and use of the instrument as an extension of one's heart. This is inspiring at all levels.
Such a seasoned and GIFTED professional!! Could listen to him all day!
The GROOVE MASTER!!! His dexterity is Awesome and His EAR for picking up anything he hears is out of this World, God given skills!!!
What an EXCELLENT player. So skilled. And I think he loves his bass. It does look and sound beautiful.
How can this man actually receive any thumbs down at all! What does it take to be accepted. He can be in my band anytime!!
Bass face levels intensify.. 👍👌
Just great: technic, feeling, precision. Thanks.
Gouche is a monster for sure!
1. I can’t believe how laid back the singers are.
2. This is everything I love about live bass playing. Gouche does this better than anyone. The parts are similar, but more modern and interesting. This is exactly how I strive to play in a funk: pop live setting.
3. Larry Graham is a legend.
“Playing in the studio and playing live are 2 completely different things.
-Meshell Ndegeocello
I can't help but stand there in awe with a stupid grin on my face. This man can groove!
The definition of Killer Bass Player! Andrew was holding court in this performance.
I’ve watched this so many times. I’ve been playing bass for 34 years, and Andrew Gouche is the real deal. Thanks for this Scott😊
So funky and so musical. Tasteful and masterful. Andrew Gouche is a master of his instrument. Fantastic.
Disgusting the amount of talent he has. Guys like this were born to play music, and he has definitely put his heart into it. Very fun to watch.
Fantastic! This is the clearest version of him jamming these tunes. Can’t be duplicated. I’m not sure it can even be learned, but it’s so cool to hear all that he’s doing. Chops. Imagination. And no matter how far out he’s flying his kite-he’s right there on the hits. Never rushed and with a nice full tone. Thanks for posting SBL.
Man! This cat can groove.. Such incredible playin'.. That was absolutely soul stirring! Thank you, Scott! 💕😎
That six string growled like a tiger!
And that my friends is how a bass master does it!
Oh my…speechless. I now feel like a non-musician in comparison. I can’t get over how he locked in beautifully with the fingers and then slapped like it was also always there. OMG.
This guy is a monster player.
Gauche is just a monster on bass am speechless.More so i love how he feels the music.
LOVE IT!!!! Been playin drums since I was 12ish, at 60.. just started learning bass...I can only hope to live long enough to play at that level....🤞
The groove is real with this man! Phenomenal performance
props to Chaka, Prince, and AG. this playing is so much feel - eyes closed, body moving - brilliant! Mr. G. put the G in Groove. Ü ♫
Man, how busy were those bass lines, but at the same time, nothing extra in them. It's all in place. I just saw Andrew live at facebook like 10 min ago, and his doing that magic every time. This is just awesome!
His mix of finger style and slap is just out of this world. 🤩
Andrew is one of those rare people that is doing what he was put on this earth to do. Be the best bass player.
Coming from a metalhead.. DAMN this guy can tear it up! I'd buy a solo album from him just grooving and slapping over songs.
I remember these sings when was a kid. Great stuff. Love me some Chaka. Her performance of What's Going On on Standing in the Shadows of Motown is brilliant. I love how this guy is just lobbing out riffs nonstop.
This guy is a beast. Some of his gospel stuff is even more amazing.
Best bass player I have every heard. Simply unbelievable.
Wow he makes this instrument look like an absolute blast to play. Love it!!
I don't really know what to say right now. I am surprised I don't know about this guy. However, he might be the most musical bass player I have seen to date. I need to meditate on this one. He is living on another planet when it comes to his approach to these songs.
I really LOVED to hear him and see Scott's reactions to his playing. His amazement and his hilarity are so contagious !!!
Fabulous! Bro' Gouche held down the tonic on the chords, maintained the integrity of the original bass lines, AND also demonstrated that he's got excellent chops. Bravo!
I noticed that too, skilled and tasteful
I noticed that too, skilled and tasteful!
Phenomenal, you can tell he loves doing, what he's doing.
the playing AND the arrangements, i just knocked over my morning oatmeal
Man... three years of study material in one video. Awesome
Phenomenal. He lives and breathes every note. He's a one of a kind. Absolute mastery of his instrument. Puts a smile on my face everytime I hear Andrew play.
I come back to this video once every few months. Most definitely my most favorite rendition of I Feel For You hahaha of ALL!!!
His playing has infected me man. I play other instruments as well. One time I was heading to a drum shed with my bros and I listened to this video on the way up. When I got there, they started one groove on a 7/8 timing and I rode the groove and chopped instinctively because I was singing a hybrid bassline from what I heard him playing on the way up! Sometimes I wish people could truly know how much their talent has changed our lives. The first time I heard him do the pentatonic run @6:22 I was like 18, went and picked up a bass and didnt put it down until I had that down Haha. Scott you should do something with Maurice Fitzgerald, another gospel legend for his work with Fred Hammond!!
Great stuff! Love the content bro! Love from Trinidad and Tobago. haha I entered the contest but covid has me too low on funds to really boost myself, I've just got to have faith!
Gouche is a legend. So much talent and soul.
Such a killer player!!
A true legend. Such rhythm! Such great timing and skill! A lot of the sounds in this one definitely heard in church
This brother goes to places.... Through rabbit holes.
Man, he manages to play it all without over playing! What a master!
wellll...of course he was overplaying but that's in part the point of a bass exhibition
Andrew is the proud king of overplaying. It's who he is and we love him for it.
@@pputnam100 Just being in pocket isn't enough. It's our job to drive the song.
Andrew Gouche is Slappin, Poppin, Fresh Funktified dough…!!! His bass lines are busy, dynamic, and accentuate what’s needed within the compositions! Very tasty indeed!!!
this is the first time ive heard of andrew, i can already tell, hes a legend
Andrew Gouche is extraordinary!
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Everything about this is perfect. You really see how great Prince is when you hear other people do such amazing covers of his songs. I know Chaka Khan is not underrated, but she’s not rated high enough she can do no wrong musically. IMO
The absolute Hottest Play Back ever! Mad Respect for Andrew...Want to play like him on the bass, when I grow up !
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Thanks Andre for your great bass testimony!! Thank you very much Scott for your great bass reinforcement! Strong roots!! Bass voice on the instrument,and presence, bass aggressive expansion eternal and everlasting!!!!!
There is so much greatness happening in this piece. I've worked out almost all of the lines. No it's just getting the timing right and try to remember all of it.
Just don't know the name of the second (well known) song, but I had tears in my eyes because of the beauty and taste of the bass playing - and Shaka Khans singing. So beautiful!
It is "Ain't Nobody" a Rufus and Chaka Khan song
Agreed!
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As I have heard the refrain of the song and the lyrics, l persumed "it" to be "Ain't Nobody", but was not sure.
And: who knows...?
All of us bass players dream of being able to play like this. He is awesome
He's incredible, no question!
Andrew killed those songs - my two favorites from Chaka Kahn. He . definitely funked it up. AWESOME.
This folks is the epitome of what a bass player is. Andrew.....WOW! Now that’s putting some “STANK” on it! His timing is impeccable. His feel is beyond fantastic, and his skill as a bassist is at a level everyone whom ever takes this instrument seriously would aspire too. Thank you so much for this lesson in profound bass playing. Damn!
The only thing I can say is! “Damn” straight funk! Man the passion was crazy! For the love of music! Wow! Bring me more of these videos!
The musical communication between his playing, and his drummer's is unreal, dude. So damn good.
@nemesisbass2133 he did bass cover on the original track so he is not communicating with the drummer that played in the song. one of the abilities of a good musician is the ability to play for the other guys u playing with. in this case, he is playing with those who played the track despite not being with them