My Interview With Victor Wooten | The Practice Room #83
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Victor Wooten is arguably one of the most important voices not just in bass guitar, but in modern music. From his incredibly early beginnings, surrounded by a family of musical brothers who mentored and taught him, to worldwide success in bands like Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and the all-star bass trio SMV with Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller, the journey has been action packed.
Add to that, a stellar career as a composer and band leader, with 11 solo albums to his name, and you can start to build a picture of someone who lives and breathes music day in, and day out. But you would still only have half the picture. Now in its 21st year, Vix Camps host bass players and musicians from around the world, in one of the most successful music camps in history. With legendary guest teachers, live performances, and a hugely popular nature awareness component, Victor has cemented himself in history as a pioneer of music education, not only with his camps, but with best selling books, instructional videos, and a demand for him the world over as a clinician, and guest lecturer at the worlds most prestigious teaching venues.
I am hugely proud to call him a friend, a colleague, and on some level a mentor through learning so much from his music over the years. I'm lucky enough to be able to present this interview for you, and give you a look into his world, his process, how he's dealing with being forced off the road like the rest of the world right now, and what his plans are for the future.
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This was a great interview, I learned so much about Victor, I have seen lots of his interviews before, watched his DVD’s, listened to his music, and read his book, but a conversation between friends about topics much more interesting than technique has really been transcending! Thank you both!
Janek, thanks for this, how much I love Vic and stuff that he does, same goes for you.
pro tip: watch series on flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
When I first saw Victor (with Bela Fleck) circa 1993, he inspired me to push myself as a bassist. But over the past 6 or 7 years, I've honestly found that he inspires me more to be a good human being. Really love this guy. Thanks for this great interview, Janek!
Man me too. He is such an amazing bass player. But as a human he is out of this world!
Love listening to wonderful thoughtful people talking openly. Two choice quotes/paraphrases that stuck with me:
1. "My brothers always held me higher up than them, which is why you know my name and not theirs"
2. "Only a small part of the body needs to get cancer before the entire body dies. How much cancer can music or society take before it dies?"
“Do who you are” that’s the target
Love this guy
Dude I got choked up a couple of times watching this dialogue and seeing how happy you both were while immersed in conversation. Man, thank you for doing what you do.
Thank you Janek! This interview was a gift, Victor is one of the wisest man i've ever listened not only music wise but in life in general and you did the right questions. Thank you man!
Victor is so inspiring, as always. Such a great human being. 💚
Thanks, Janek, for this lovely interview. 👍
2 of my musical mentors in 1 video, awesome! 😀
Beautiful! Nobody inspires me like Victor. He always leaves me feeling inspired and confident to take a chance and make mistakes!
Victor is the most kind-hearted human being out there! So much inspiration. Much Love!
Sucks for the focal dystonia problem! I wish for a cure! Found out about it from the Beato interview.
Had noticed Victor playing became "kind sloppy" the last years, thought that was due to aging but at the end this was the cause. Wish him and his family all the best. Touring musician sure struggle, especially now days with covid thing and not paid as much as they should. Great interview Janek!
Having mild hyperacusis (hypersensitivity to sound) , and learning about great players with other problems like focal dystonia and still play well does give more hope and motivation to fight and be strong. Great interview!
Excellent interview. Every time Wooten talks I like him more.
Vic is the coolest dude. Great interview. 45mins flew by.
Great interview!!! I love hearing Victor talking about Adam Clayton. I love his respect / understanding of what's going on musically in U2. This guy loves music, and listening to him simply talk about music is a great experience. I enjoy hearing him talking about life as well!
this were the most inspiring 45 Minutes as far as i can think back, thank you Janek and Victor!
Hi Janek, for me it's like seeing my heroes talking to each other.
The things Mr.Wooton has to say and has said in his book are some of the things that I abide by in my life. Not just as a musician but also as a person.
Thank you for this.
I have learnt a lot from your amazing book All The Better Stuff thank you for that as well.
Love from India.
Victor Wooten is awesome, it always turns into a phylosophy lecture
What an inspired an inspiring human being, thank you Janek.
Such an unbelievably present human being. So inspiring to listen in on an honest and genuine exploration of the creativity and openness that keeps us all invested in the pursuit of being the best that we possibly can. I've never posted any comments to anything before - so thanks!
Awesome Janek, keep up the good spirit and whatever you are doing!
Thank you both. So real and honest
Janek, I’ve been following Victor for 20 years or so and have probably burnt out on hearing his answers to the same old interview questions This conversation however was fresh and insightful. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I am thousands of miles away from location of this man and it feels like he is an old friend of mine. This is one kind of people who are an endless source of positivity and hope.
I don't mean just Victor, I mean both of you.
Thank you!
Everything about Victor Wooten is inspiring. It’s more than just his bass playing, it’s his love for people and nature.
What a great and inspiring interview! Thank you Janek, you are a great interviewer.
it's amasing time then we can reach out to something like this interview from all over the world
to know that even greate musicians have hardships of doing something, that all that skill and capabilities are blood and sweat tears (sometimes literaly)
kind of motivation to never give up and practice more
As always, Victor says so much more than the simple words that come out of his mouth. Great interview.
Thank you Janek, thank you Victor.
Probably one of the most interesting 45 minutes I've had in a while!
Wow! That was awesome! Seeing you both, two of my greatest menthors together talking about amazing stuff and important things in music is priceless! Thank you Janek!
This is your BEST video Janek...!!!!
Great interview guys! Thanks for your inspiring musical conversation!!
To hear two monster musicians talking is a tremendous gift! What wisdom, what knowledge! Thank you Victor and Janek for sharing your time and philosophies in so many different ways. 🙏🏾 Gratitude!
Happy rest year Mr.Wooten ....
i suggest him look at Scott Devine, a bass player who suffers from focal dystonia. He weares a glove that stops his non voluntary movements.
Michele Blasina Im sure Scott’s had Victor in the studio at some point in the past couple of years - I’m thinking Scott probably helped put a name to it during that time
Yeah, Scott has interviewed Vic, I can't imagine they haven't talked about it.
It doesn't work for everyone. It sounds like Wooten has talked to a lot of people about it.
Excellent interview! You guys got into some very thought-provoking areas. I love what you guys got into when he starts talking about his book around 36:00. You did a great job!
Moving interview. Sad to hear about Victor’s difficulties with the bass at the moment. Inspiring in hard times as well as good.
Gr8 interview, Janek! THX! ❤️ Let’s keep fearless, bassplayers! 💪
This one really tugged on my heart! we love you Vic! Thank you for so many memories man and i hope we figure this dystopia out and you play many many more years. If not i look to hearing your compositions and you spending time being creative with your family. much love
What Victor said at the end. So true. I was brought to Janek for his bass playing but his work ethic and personality has taught me a huge lesson and is inspiring to see. What a great interview by 2 of my biggest inspirations
Man, I didn't know that about Victor Wooten with his focal dystonia similar to Scott Devine. This is probably one of the best interviews that I've listened to. Thanks for doing these Janek!
His book changed my life. I remember meeting him and Steve Bailey at the first JEN conference in Kentucky (after the previous organization went bankrupt I think). So nice, so warm and friendly. I was bummed about missing Steve Bailey’s clinic because I had to play with my college jazz band and Steve said “you should skip your gig” 😂
Wooten és fantàstic. Sempre que li fan una entrevista intento aprendre d'ell. - Fascinant i magnífic com a músic.
Great interview, Janek.
Best from Barcelona.
What a great educational inspiring video. Much love to both of you Legends.
thanks janek, thanks victor! that was really down to earth and inspiring.
Wow!
Two of my most influential bass players having such a deep conversation like that!
Thank you so much you both!
I am sure music is proud of you guys.
Thank you both for a wonderful interview with an uplifting, posetive and hopefull ending.
Love this. Thank you Janek
Besides all the great words of Vic coming from a deep knowledge that we all appreciate, that was nice to hear those kind words about you and your performance in Berklee! :) Do you maybe reconsider those “nervous” moments now? :) Thanks for that great interview man. For every single moment of it...
So happy to watch this.....I’ve been to camp, more than 10 years ago. And lately I’m getting down on myself for not being more knowledgeable with my theory......anyway, I was forgetting I can already play. Well, sort of. 🤗
I remember you Janek as a surprise guest at Vic’s bass camp 2018 and how great that hang was, so this was really enjoyable to watch. Thanks for putting it together :)
Great interview gentleman I appreciate the talent of you both .. whenever I hear a Victor interview it opens my eyes to the universal knowledge and spiritual open mindness he is one with through music, this goes beyond just technical facilities,yes he has those far beyond most but his concepts are very eye opening.. Thanks
This was so cool. Thanks Janek! Victor is incredible.
Victor to me is a bass playing/music creating philosopher in the most human way.
Great interview! I've had focal dystonia for 12 years now and it's been real tough to work around. Great to hear Victor bring attention to it.
Great interview. Victor Wooten's words of wisdom always imspire me!
Thank you both...!! saludos from Merida, Venezuela!!!
Great interview, Enjoyed! Thanks.
This is amazing! Such an inspiring energy from such great artists. Thanks for this Janek.
Amazing interview! Thanks to both!!!
I really really enjoy it! Thank you!
Great interview! Thanks for sharing, Janek! Hope that Vic finds a solution for the focal dystonia
I hope so too. He's such a strong human being, I don't doubt that he will find a way to overcome the situation.
Isnt that the same thig scott devine struggles with. Maybe they could share some knowledge.
@@MrBaskevin yes, that's why he wears gloves.
Thank you! Vic is always so insightful.. priceless information there!
This will be one of those historical vids someday.
Victor the wisdom
Wow, really great interviev !. It is nice to hear those things from such a advanced musicians as you.
Thank you very much Janek. This is a great interview. Cheers.
The Wooten family sounds like an amazing family!
Great interview.
What a legend, thank you Janek
Really great one men...thank you ! so much important things just said there !
Thank you both!
Imagine politicians talking to each other this way. What a wonderful world that would be!
That was great!
Yes ! Thank you8 very much for this !
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Hand problems can be caused by those chairs with hand rests. Resting hand for a long time can close nerves and veins. Brain can get the signal that something is wrong and starts in some while to believe in it.
hey Janek. i don’t know if you know him but i think a conversation between you and Rufas Philpot would be super interesting. kind regards.
great interview,
that was an awesome interview! thanks for doing this
best episode so far imo. thanks so much!
Brilliant!,
What a great interview! Thanks!
😱😱😱. That’s going to be a master piece.
🐐
I avoid compilation albums for this exact reason. If an artist puts out an album, I want to hear it as they intended. I feel guilty not listening to something all the way through. And trust me, The Union has been listened to the whole way through many a time here ✌️
31:43 that laugh though 😝
Hi Janek can you raise the audio level of this video? In a mobile phone is too quiet.. The audio is super good quality, but low in volume. I love your channel, and most of all I love yr playing!
Coool!
Great interview! You are both inspiring!!
Great point about the teachers. Question: How would a student know when a teacher is invested in themselves or invested in the student?
very nicee
Hi Victor and Janek. sorry to hear about your hand condition, i thought you would like to know that Scott Devine has the same condition which he why he wears the glove . Maybe you can get some info from him. i hope your find a why round it. best wishes ASH in the UK
Thanks janek
Great stuff!
could we ged richard bona in an interview?
Janet... can you please share a list of 6 String bass music instruction books for beginners. Thank you for your time. Also great live chat with Victor🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sorry Janek...
Its all about love ;)
He should be interviewing you.
Wow
Janek, what's the tune at the end?