A lot of people do it like that. My personal favorite is Al Cisneros' work in OM. Managed to keep up the trance-like vibe of the Advaitic Song album without covering up the other instruments with a bass tone that is already fuzzed out.
I remember meeting you at a clinic in Colo when that bass was brand new and the blond face cap was very light colored maple. You generously handed it to me and said "go on, play it" . Hands down the sweetest sounding bass i ever held. Vic, I hear around, You are still wonderful.
So cool. I have a pic of me and Victor from North Carolina around the year 2000. I got a pic with him, his autograph, and got to see him and his brothers throw down for $12....... It's one of my fondest musical memories.
The year is 2004. I’m at a guitar shop in St. Louis. Victor is doing a short demonstration for maybe 50 people. He walks out from the back room to grab his bass and start playing. And there, clear as day, you can see a giant hand print on his black turtle neck sweater of yellow cheetohs dust he had just been eating moments before. Absolute legend.
Every time he plays the bass, he’s telling a story. I think that’s a big reason he stands out from even the most talented bass players alive today. His solos aren’t *just* a technical show case, he makes you feel what he’s feeling
Well said! There are guys now who have eclipsed him technically, and some can play some amazing arrangements, but show me someone who can do this and I’ll say he has an equal.
best thing about Woot is the music comes first. He's amazingly technical but never lets it take precedence over the song. Even that ending.... True artist.
@@SunnyD420 'Most basses are' - well that used to be the case but now you can find basses with up to 12, 18 or even more strings. All I can say is if 4 is good enough for Wooten then it should be enough for anybody.
One of the very few people who can make solo bass sound interesting (and how!) without sounding like its a competition to play the most notes the fastest. Respect Victor!!
I just came across this randomly, thought I clicked on an ad and randomly skipped to 0:55, no sense of intentionally seeking any portion of this video, and... I just couldn't stop listening. I never felt so chilled out when I did not expect to. Was not disappointed.
Victor is not only a virtuoso, he's also one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He always hangs around after shows to talk with everyone. He's humble and a really laid back cat.
Look at the size of his hands and fingers. Wow. Always amazed when someone with meat hooks like this can be so precise and fluid with their fingers. So grateful that God makes people like this.
@@olivierjacquet actually you need to space it from your fretting hand, not everywhere works, but you can for example fret a C on the A string and harmonic the 15th fret because it is 12 frets up
I still remember vividly heard him play from afar in Montreal Jazz festival in 1998, his funk drew me close and watched him in awe... never knew who he was. Went to tower record to buy bela fleck and the fleckstones CD just to listen to his bass. My musical life changed forever.
Never had the chance to see him, but I understand how your experience has changes your musical life. I can say it changed mine too even I only heard him on internet.
I saw him play live once with Bella fleck and the fleck tones. This was close to if not 20years ago. I was completely blown away with his mastery of the instrument. I played bass at the time and just couldn’t believe what he was doing. He’s the best.
Make 4 strings amazing ! Victor sure does it. Bring out an underrated instrument. V Wooten absolutely did that and still does. That entire family makes music great again.
I am new to his wonderful playing, but upon hearing the variety of moods, grooves and textures Mr. Wooten can create, I wondered immediately if he has done work scoring films or TV. He's definitely got what it takes....
!!! after over 2 decades of following his music, ever since I was a young ambitious beginner bassist... This has to be one of the most beautiful solo compositions on any instrument I have ever heard!!! Incredible
This video leaves me speechless every damn time. The melody is beautiful, each verse is powerful, and groovey, each transition flows like wine at an Italian wedding. Amazing display of musicianship.
watched him play at LuLu's in Manitou Springs last night. Him and Steve Bailey, and Derico Watson. I was so lost in the playing and the amount of feel and musical visuals are just wow. I definitely appreciated all what was played. I enjoyed it so much. I learned alot and really happy i got the chance to see you Victor. Its all music my friend.
What is amazing with you Victor is that you really play the Bass instrument 'Raw', in a Wild style ! Without worriyng about frets buzz...etc, you just express yourself in your personnal way and we really love the way you enjoy it ! ;-)
He's so amazing! Also a super nice guy. I got to meet Victor once and he wasn't bothered like some musicians. He introduced me to his family. Thruly amazing!!
A friend of mine was talking about great bass players and I mentioned Victor's name and he said that Victor doesn't count, he's not human... LOL.. He is just too far above everyone else...
He’s probably the best in the world. But to say he’s “too far” above everyone else is a stretch. At that elite level, there are some who are pretty darn close to him.
Jay Lambert Please get over the “best in the world” nonsense. Music is not a sport. Victor is highly skilled and creative. “Best in the world” would put a mocking frown on his face.
Victor sits at the very top of the mountain in his ability but he treats people with a warmth that makes you feel like he ain't 10 times better than anyone you've ever heard. Genuinely nice guy who's happy to answer questions and give pointers if asked.
I culled VW videos for a long time cuz all I saw were his solos videos that didn’t seem musical… just a lot of insane fretboard gymnastics. This video brought me back. Very sensitive gorgeous playing.
Love the shirt, Victor. My frisbee buddy from '79 in Salzburg! WR 8:30. Great show. Front row. Wayne's wife was a lovely lady. She was to my left. What a great show!
@@micahgrubb6867 Despite Jaco playing a goddam fretless bass, Jaco is the more innovative player. Victor is just doing a playalong of one of the Flecktone songs.
I automatically smile when I watch this man play
Yup!
Agreed
Is victor wooten, when he play, its just comfortable
+1 :)
I get depressed bc I’ll never be good
I never realized the bass could be such a versatile soloist instrument.
You should listen to some Jaco then :)
Any instrument can be in the hands of a genius
A lot of people do it like that. My personal favorite is Al Cisneros' work in OM. Managed to keep up the trance-like vibe of the Advaitic Song album without covering up the other instruments with a bass tone that is already fuzzed out.
Add Richard Bona and Vail Johnson to your list! - th-cam.com/video/Uu-bjr1leM4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wWhOub2MrFs/w-d-xo.html
Wait until you discover a Whamola, it's..... Odd.
I like how Victor Wooten plays music to enjoy and express himself and looks like he isn't bothered at all about what people think.
I don't think anyone would be bothered if people thought he was a god.
It's true he also needs them.
Well, even if he cared about what people think, he’d be lucky because we all love him.
@@tromboneman4517 nothing not to love, wooten is the fuckin MAN
This is how Victor checks if the bass is tuned, before the warm up
Even with the "mistakes", he smiles and the groove continues. What mastery. Humble and so down to earth. A man of fantastic caliber
Nothing is a mistake
@@Irkin_Bollikans you're a mistake
I think he even made a video about incorporating your mistakes into your playing
there were mistakes?
Any "mistake" is just jazz for a musician ;)
I remember meeting you at a clinic in Colo when that bass was brand new and the blond face cap was very light colored maple. You generously handed it to me and said "go on, play it" . Hands down the sweetest sounding bass i ever held. Vic, I hear around, You are still wonderful.
So cool. I have a pic of me and Victor from North Carolina around the year 2000. I got a pic with him, his autograph, and got to see him and his brothers throw down for $12....... It's one of my fondest musical memories.
Who you talking to?
@@bossHogOG to victor you dumb laid-back grass eating asshat
@@arjeseel1707 mm yes reddit
Met him at a clinic in NC. Amazing musician and a true gentleman!
The melodies he comes up with are amazing. Very organic and so complex that they almost seem simple. It's the mark of a great bassist
you don't think this was already worked out in advance?
@@Ana_crusis what is the model and brand of its bass?
He's actualy playing A Portrait of Tracy - Jaco Pastorius.
@@foufougeo7788 it's a Fodera monarch i think.
Most of it is based on the Flecktones song "Sex In A Pan"
He's fulfilling the role of at least 2 standard instrumentalists at any one time. Absolutely amazing
3 (drums)
Those harmonics actually brought tears to my eyes with how masterfully placed they were. Bravo Victor Wooten, a true master of the bass.
Yeah, the natural or tap harmonics on a 4 string electric bass are a very subtle bit of beauty when used well.
@@py_a_thon Not sure about subtle, but I completely agree about the beauty.
What amazes me is how easy it seems to him to switch between grooves. Very dynamic
Do it by yourself and stop crying. He is showing it as simple and clear at it is.
it sounds like an organ
The year is 2004. I’m at a guitar shop in St. Louis. Victor is doing a short demonstration for maybe 50 people. He walks out from the back room to grab his bass and start playing. And there, clear as day, you can see a giant hand print on his black turtle neck sweater of yellow cheetohs dust he had just been eating moments before. Absolute legend.
All the different techniques exhibiting it in this video while keeping the #1 rule. Groove.
Right that’s what I’m paying attention to.
Victor’s playing is other-worldly. He’s in a class all his own.
0:47 I NEVER heard any bass sound this "open" before...like wow, I can "feel" the full chords even though this is just the low end's harmonics.
Every time he plays the bass, he’s telling a story. I think that’s a big reason he stands out from even the most talented bass players alive today. His solos aren’t *just* a technical show case, he makes you feel what he’s feeling
Well said! There are guys now who have eclipsed him technically, and some can play some amazing arrangements, but show me someone who can do this and I’ll say he has an equal.
best thing about Woot is the music comes first. He's amazingly technical but never lets it take precedence over the song. Even that ending.... True artist.
Yes folks .
That is a four stringed bass
I was gonna like your comment but you’re at 69 likes and I couldn’t do it
Oel Dave , thanks for counting for me, I could not manage past 3
Most basses are
@@SunnyD420 'Most basses are' - well that used to be the case but now you can find basses with up to 12, 18 or even more strings. All I can say is if 4 is good enough for Wooten then it should be enough for anybody.
I think OP mentioned it as a reference for how big the man is.
One of the very few people who can make solo bass sound interesting (and how!) without sounding like its a competition to play the most notes the fastest. Respect Victor!!
Check out Charles Berthoud on here
That bass just screams balance. It's a beautiful yin yang. Incredible design and fitting message on display by the great Victor Wooten.
Yes, that is a sweet bass.
Those little harmonics thrown into funky lines 😵💫
I just came across this randomly, thought I clicked on an ad and randomly skipped to 0:55, no sense of intentionally seeking any portion of this video, and... I just couldn't stop listening. I never felt so chilled out when I did not expect to. Was not disappointed.
Victor is not only a virtuoso, he's also one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He always hangs around after shows to talk with everyone. He's humble and a really laid back cat.
Player: Victor Wooten
T-shirt: Jaco Pastrious
Cap: BOH
Bass: Fodera
Amps: Hartke
Hotel: Trivago
Skill: Godmode
Small tear of joy at the last one.
You forget about the name of the second groove he played
@@henrybajo1175 YOU know the name !
@@raulduke1528 Not God, just Semi God, because he made mistake at 1:52
everytime I see Victor wooten I want to become a better bassist, he is inspiring
Child of God
And that’s what it’s all about...aspiring to become better, music is not a competition. Take your time, you’ll get there!
im not even a bassist but watching this makes me want to start trying
Inspiring as a musician and a warm, humble, compassionate human being also.
@@lilleilei169 do it no balls
wooten and miller is my inspiration love those to
One of the great bass innovators of the last few decades. Hats off.
Look at the size of his hands and fingers. Wow. Always amazed when someone with meat hooks like this can be so precise and fluid with their fingers. So grateful that God makes people like this.
A great bass player wearing a shirt with another great bass player on it. Vic is such a beast. Grooviest mother on the planet.
Jaco: you can only make harmonics in some frets.
Victor: hold me beer.
Actually, you can get em all ! But it's quite tricky. He uses his right hand thumb to force them.
uh Jaco could play a harmonic on any fret mate
@@olivierjacquet actually you need to space it from your fretting hand, not everywhere works, but you can for example fret a C on the A string and harmonic the 15th fret because it is 12 frets up
@@ruudvanderstappen8444 #ifyouwanttheoctave
Get on my t-shirt
Victor Wooten is now one of my favorite bass players. Very versatile playing skills
I still remember vividly heard him play from afar in Montreal Jazz festival in 1998, his funk drew me close and watched him in awe... never knew who he was. Went to tower record to buy bela fleck and the fleckstones CD just to listen to his bass. My musical life changed forever.
Never had the chance to see him, but I understand how your experience has changes your musical life. I can say it changed mine too even I only heard him on internet.
The part where the notes align perfect and harmonize seems like a beautiful place that can lift a soul :)
This is actually a video of wooten taking a nap.
Raul Duke lol
Hilarious
IKR
😂😂😂😂
So not slap bass but more sleep bass...........................i'll get my coat.
I saw him play live once with Bella fleck and the fleck tones. This was close to if not 20years ago. I was completely blown away with his mastery of the instrument. I played bass at the time and just couldn’t believe what he was doing. He’s the best.
When I see musicianship at this level I think there might be hope for the rest of humanity
In what sense?
@@mrcloopthethird618
Art evolves culture.
@David Goldsmith r u sure about that xd
💫👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
The feel Victor has is amazing
I love this composition, it's such a 'feel good" melody with an incredible groove. You just can't help tapping along with it.
His talent makes a single bass be a solo, percussion and bass instrument at the same time. And it is sound so good!
That little chorus is such a great feeling!
Wooten is just his own kind of incredible. So creative, so versatile, so SOULFUL.
Make 4 strings amazing ! Victor sure does it. Bring out an underrated instrument. V Wooten absolutely did that and still does. That entire family makes music great again.
I am new to his wonderful playing, but upon hearing the variety of moods, grooves and textures Mr. Wooten can create, I wondered immediately if he has done work scoring films or TV. He's definitely got what it takes....
I love how everything he does is always so melodic and musical. You can't help but have your bobbing up and down or swaying from side to side
Victor is incredibly kind and humble despite being other-worldly at his instrument. It's a pleasure to be around him.
I come back to this video almost every month, just so damn peaceful
I love the shear joy you see in his face as he plays his amazing music!!!!
I don't seem to have the capacity to remember just how incredible this guy is. I'm always surprised at how absolutely perfect his playing is.
Seeing how happy and how he’s enjoying playing makes me smile so much.
The way he gets two totally different tones out of the same string defies logic. Mind blowing.
!!! after over 2 decades of following his music, ever since I was a young ambitious beginner bassist... This has to be one of the most beautiful solo compositions on any instrument I have ever heard!!! Incredible
2:33 that harmonic is incredible.
The way he plays is so intricate that my brain can't comprehend what he is doing
I put it at half speed to see every movement! Amazing bassist! (Understatement!)
I saw him twice with the Flecktones. What a lineup! Victor is so dang smoooooth!
Genius- unpretentious, funky , soulful , gorgeous harmonics - Arjuna lives ! God bless you Victor for all your beauty !
You sir flow like breathing. Absolute VIRTUOSITY. Thank you sir for sharing your gift with You Tube.
This video leaves me speechless every damn time. The melody is beautiful, each verse is powerful, and groovey, each transition flows like wine at an Italian wedding. Amazing display of musicianship.
This dude is just on a different level than everyone else. 🤯😳👏🏼👏🏼
Agreed. And he's so ridiculously humble and gracious at the same time.
Awesomely performed! And beautiful theme, urban drive combined with the poetry of the harmonics, bravo!
watched him play at LuLu's in Manitou Springs last night. Him and Steve Bailey, and Derico Watson. I was so lost in the playing and the amount of feel and musical visuals are just wow. I definitely appreciated all what was played. I enjoyed it so much. I learned alot and really happy i got the chance to see you Victor. Its all music my friend.
Mr. Wooten, you never cease to amaze me! Thank you for all you have done to make this world called Bass a bigger and better world!😊
That smile at the end says it all :)
I love all the harmonics he throws in. Great stuff.
The one he lets ring @ 2:33 is incredibly impressive, I play guitar and that is something I need to put work in
Totally love Victor Wooten!
Wow. I could watch Victor play all day long. What a talent!
What is amazing with you Victor is that you really play the Bass instrument 'Raw', in a Wild style ! Without worriyng about frets buzz...etc, you just express yourself in your personnal way and we really love the way you enjoy it ! ;-)
I like how hes always smiling :)
Regardless of genre, this guy would be first pick for my dream band !
Superb...Vic never ceases to amaze me. Very nice guy too.
He's so amazing! Also a super nice guy. I got to meet Victor once and he wasn't bothered like some musicians. He introduced me to his family. Thruly amazing!!
I really enjoy how much you can see that he's having a good time playing
A friend of mine was talking about great bass players and I mentioned Victor's name and he said that Victor doesn't count, he's not human... LOL.. He is just too far above everyone else...
Kurwynd Victor would hate the comment, but, oh well...
He’s probably the best in the world. But to say he’s “too far” above everyone else is a stretch. At that elite level, there are some who are pretty darn close to him.
Jay Lambert Please get over the “best in the world” nonsense. Music is not a sport. Victor is highly skilled and creative. “Best in the world” would put a mocking frown on his face.
He truly is on another place. a master of the instrument !
@@artysanmobile Relax dude lol
Harmonics are the spice in the recipe! Yo Victuh!
he slip and slides all over that board
@salkdhfpoahergpoahre what is the model and brand of its bass?
Listen you can't hold no groove, if you ain't go no pocket!
Idk why I read Hispanics but I was gonna say hell yeah anyways
The best four minutes of my life
... and the shortest too
Think you need to get out more pal
What finesse. Few bassists play with such a melodic and harmonic teft as Victor Wooten does.
Victor sits at the very top of the mountain in his ability but he treats people with a warmth that makes you feel like he ain't 10 times better than anyone you've ever heard. Genuinely nice guy who's happy to answer questions and give pointers if asked.
Victor is jammin' and chillin' all at the same time right here :-)
After watching this last night, i said with a sigh, now i can turn my machine off and be at peace. Thank you Victor!
Just the best bass player on the planet. INCREDIBLE
I culled VW videos for a long time cuz all I saw were his solos videos that didn’t seem musical… just a lot of insane fretboard gymnastics. This video brought me back. Very sensitive gorgeous playing.
Love the shirt, Victor. My frisbee buddy from '79 in Salzburg! WR 8:30. Great show. Front row. Wayne's wife was a lovely lady. She was to my left. What a great show!
Damn! Its so melodic and so percussive at the same time.
OOOOHHH MY!!! isn't that lovely... nice Jaco T-shirt by the way.
I want a shirt of Victor wearing a Jaco shirt.
Diego Sebastián Núñez much better and far beyond Jaco
@@micahgrubb6867
Despite Jaco playing a goddam fretless bass, Jaco is the more innovative player.
Victor is just doing a playalong of one of the Flecktone songs.
He’s the melodic, percussion and rhythm all in one
Wow, beautiful tone and vibe. Fantastic!
My bass doesn’t sound like this
😂😂
My thumb isn't ambidextrous like his either!
Derringer Bow : my drums either
Mine either
Carlostherocker Ol Skool Fool yeah, his hands 😂
Sin duda el mejor y mas completo bajista actualmente!!!!
Virtuoso Victor!!!
Best bassist that's ever lived
If one of his other tracks is the lesson, then is this the graduation?
You very well could be right.
For me you are (( one of the Greatest Bass player in history )) , oh god! !! ❤😮 so emotional and touching
Everything Victor Wooten does is incredible 👏🏿
So is his brother Regi Wooten 🎸
Love & Peace ... awesome ! Vic is the Bass Player, i can listen to his solos all the time. Because its music and not shredding
O melhor de todos os tempos, inalcançável!
Victor Wooten... if this kid keeps practicing, he'll go far.
Don't give up, son... you'll get there...
I’m working towards that day when I can match the sound of this man and stay humble like he has. Victor is an absolute legend.
Out of this world . .i love every second of his musical genius.
A bass master. I feel every groove
Just watching his face as he enjoys the music is amazing.
This is why I consider him one of the best in the world. If not the best!
Another moment of pure joy for Me whenever I hear You play . Thanks for that Vic .
Those harmonics sounded beautiful, wow. Actual beautiful playing...
outstanding... this is how to convey love on the bass
a master at work
Depois de ver tantos caras bons e ver ele é outo mundo. O melhor.