His tone is my fave for sure, but it's kinda funny because I noticed that during the main part of this video, he seems to have dialed in more bridge pickup than usual... not the sound he's known for (and a sound I'm not really fond of). But I'll gladly listen to Marcus play anytime regardless of his tone 😁.
Some Luthiers have Plek machines. His bass has seen years and years of use that they've likely gotten leveled over the years. But if you want to get your string action as low as possible consider getting them Plek'd. I get every bass I buy leveled.
saw him play in NY last week, got the chance to talk and take a pic with him. Not only he plays wonderful but he is very nice to his audience. That was one of my best music experiences.
Incredibly wise words !!! Those are golden advices for bassists (and musicians, in general) ! I used to feel so ashamed by making mistakes ... I'll try to transform them in "hidden presents"
Marcus the Bass Master!! So well rounded, so knowledgeable, and his writing, producing and harmonic knowledge are underrated to me. People only look at his bassplaying...Yeah I get that and he's unparalleled to me..., but I'd like to pick his brain on his harmonic approach and how he twists the knobs in the studio...I think he is one of the greatest writers of our time because of the depth and density of his compositions; He ain't just writing some cute little pop/funk diddy's. He's composing and stretching the harmonic boundaries...
This series is awesome. Very inspiring in what you need to do for yourself, with an instrument in your hands. I saw also the Rosenwinkel lesson and it was so good. Please continue this series. Thanks a lot.
マーカス先生まちがえない！ Sensei Marcus is really deep…he's one of the real musician like Miles…Composing,producing and performing amazing music,real music,not just music you can rock to,true innovator….check out the latest "Laid Back" it'll make you smile,laugh,feel good and make you use your imagination
I always feared bass solos when I had to do them, then, in one of my projects I sometimes started using a vocoder, on some solos, which actually made it necessary, for me, to sing what I was playing. And man oh man did THAT make a difference! Now I kinda have to remind myself to sing when I don't use a vocoder (which is most of the time, actually).
I play both for like 10 years and i still don't understand hatred between guitaristes/bassists. Surely lack of education and too much pride on both sides cause both instruments are incredible.
Thank you Marcus! I'm trying to convince my band that "I meant to do that" Lol. Yeah they don't get. But I keep doing it and I'm still with them so I guess they'll give me a pass. This was an awesome video! Thanks for the great improvising advice. You're the King!!!
It is a seat of the pants moment. You need to have enough chops to draw on to make them apply to the moment. I still choke on solos sometimes. But on certain nights with certain grooves it's way on. You make a mistake...Yeah, I meant to do that.
Some solos are just that, bass...and that's it. But...the REAL good solos...with a drummer who can give you a pocket to play in, or a wall to reflect off of. A great drummer is one who can sense where you're going, and give you a path to walk along, all the while listening to see if you walk off in a different direction. I've had a few drummers like that, and let me tell you....when you get one...hold on tight...'cuz it's about to get real!
This is why i dont agree that soloing on a bass removes all rythmic groove from a song. These guys literally made their careers out of playing that way. If you cant make something that goes well and sounds great, than you just dont know how to solo.
"If you're not making mistakes then you're not pushing yourself." That applies to life as well.
I learned so much for life by checking out music
One of my favorite quotes "mistakes just prove that I'm trying"
I guess my parents were pushing hard because I exist.
And my sex life
Wow...another life coach, exactly what i needed
he has so much wisdom. he's known for his bass-playing, but really he is an excellent all-round musician
all round great guy...very patient and humble
"It's not a mistake unless you decide it's a mistake," Marcus Miller
Really enjoying Marcus advice
I play blues harp with Marcus.. Early 80, in Münster, after the miles Davis concert.
Verry nice person.
Bless it Marcus
Marcus Miller, the best of the world !
Marcus Miller has the best tone of any bass player to ever live man
His tone is my fave for sure, but it's kinda funny because I noticed that during the main part of this video, he seems to have dialed in more bridge pickup than usual... not the sound he's known for (and a sound I'm not really fond of). But I'll gladly listen to Marcus play anytime regardless of his tone 😁.
@@BassByTheBay how does he get his action so low?
@@marchangel7462 I don't know specifically, but I assume he does some combination of adjusting the saddles, truss rod, and nut.
I don't know if his action is super low.It doesn't sound like that to me.@@marchangel7462
Some Luthiers have Plek machines. His bass has seen years and years of use that they've likely gotten leveled over the years. But if you want to get your string action as low as possible consider getting them Plek'd. I get every bass I buy leveled.
Marcus, your music has been part of my every day life for over 40 years. Thank you for all the inspiration.
He always gives brilliant interviews, very quotable.
Love his solo on Friends and Strangers off a David Sanborn album from 40 years ago and love the fact he still plays on a 4 string bass!
saw him play in NY last week, got the chance to talk and take a pic with him. Not only he plays wonderful but he is very nice to his audience. That was one of my best music experiences.
Hats off to the Bass legend!!!
Щаслива людина Маркус ! Має можливість заробляти на життя тим що любить !
Incredibly wise words !!! Those are golden advices for bassists (and musicians, in general) !
I used to feel so ashamed by making mistakes ... I'll try to transform them in "hidden presents"
The Woman With No Head “I’ll try to transform them in hidden presents.” Absolutely, love this!
Nice way of looking at it. Thank you.
The sound he got is recognizable among millions!!!!!!
awesome words From this great musician Marcus Miller
Most exciting bassist -- a true musician -- and beautiful human being
he is such a great musician!
This was one of my FAVORITE lessons!!😍
The only video you need for your music journey. He speaks with knowledge and experience. This is the man you want to learn from.
Marcus the Bass Master!! So well rounded, so knowledgeable, and his writing, producing and harmonic knowledge are underrated to me. People only look at his bassplaying...Yeah I get that and he's unparalleled to me..., but I'd like to pick his brain on his harmonic approach and how he twists the knobs in the studio...I think he is one of the greatest writers of our time because of the depth and density of his compositions; He ain't just writing some cute little pop/funk diddy's. He's composing and stretching the harmonic boundaries...
Marcus, such a big inspiration for all👏
this is so true, what a musician! And my throat hearts too, when I played a solo:-) no risk, no fun
Thank you for the inspiration Marcus!
After listening to this, I have the overwhelming urge to by this man a beer.
God this is so inspiring. I just love Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten so much
Love this transferable lesson of “MAKING LEMONADE 🍋,” whenever & wherever possible! 👍
Marcus is my biggest influence, thanks for posting this!
love Marcus one of the best and just talking as the guy sit next to you at the pub...
This video was beyond inspirational... Right on Mr. Miller!
Genius!
Always amazed to see he has such a low action on his mythical fender jazz♥️
Awesome inspiration, advice and motivation in there, thank you Sir Miller!
5:48 minutes of pure wisdom
Beautiful, incomparable!!!
That's a miles davis lesson that he learned, the mistakes are the magic an then you embellish them for resolution
This series is awesome. Very inspiring in what you need to do for yourself, with an instrument in your hands. I saw also the Rosenwinkel lesson and it was so good. Please continue this series. Thanks a lot.
That's gold.
Love this , it gives you freedom to try
LOVE TO LISTEN TO BASS PLAYERS.
5:43 you can't scape THE LICK.
GOD I needed that!!!!!!
Outstanding
マーカス先生まちがえない！
Sensei Marcus is really deep…he's one of the real musician like Miles…Composing,producing and performing amazing music,real music,not just music you can rock to,true innovator….check out the latest "Laid Back" it'll make you smile,laugh,feel good and make you use your imagination
This is great! Awesome words, very inspiring and motivating!
Thank you Marcus!!
Golden words by golden bass player
I always feared bass solos when I had to do them, then, in one of my projects I sometimes started using a vocoder, on some solos, which actually made it necessary, for me, to sing what I was playing. And man oh man did THAT make a difference! Now I kinda have to remind myself to sing when I don't use a vocoder (which is most of the time, actually).
I love my mistakes...I embrace and perfect them.
THE ......GOAT
one of the best videos ever
thanks Mr. Marcus
Dude literally thinks in musical notes. That's amazing
Monster!
Eu gosto muito desse cara ele é show
Shiiiiiit so good so nice Mr.MM
You are awesome
Thanks for the lecture paster!
Yeah! That's Marcus Miller)))
Genius
11 dislikes.Must be guitarists.
Music is music
I play both for like 10 years and i still don't understand hatred between guitaristes/bassists. Surely lack of education and too much pride on both sides cause both instruments are incredible.
😆
Interesting! Thanks!
Great information
👏🏾👏🏾
very inspiring !
Nice one ineed you're finger bhut
4:49 “ But there’s no mistakes unless you decide it’s a mistake.”
Marcus attacks!
Thank you Marcus! I'm trying to convince my band that "I meant to do that" Lol. Yeah they don't get. But I keep doing it and I'm still with them so I guess they'll give me a pass. This was an awesome video! Thanks for the great improvising advice. You're the King!!!
Miller Time!
I will remember the 'lady with the funny hat'... ;-)
It is a seat of the pants moment. You need to have enough chops to draw on to make them apply to the moment.
I still choke on solos sometimes. But on certain nights with certain grooves it's way on. You make a mistake...Yeah, I meant to do that.
Some solos are just that, bass...and that's it. But...the REAL good solos...with a drummer who can give you a pocket to play in, or a wall to reflect off of. A great drummer is one who can sense where you're going, and give you a path to walk along, all the while listening to see if you walk off in a different direction. I've had a few drummers like that, and let me tell you....when you get one...hold on tight...'cuz it's about to get real!
0:10 did he just play the lick ?????????
XD that's right !
❤
Lol I thought this video was going to be about Marcus Miller playing his version of "The Lesson"
what is the mic across the entire room
"It's not a mistake if you do the same thing atleast 3 more times" < Something I heard, I think it's hilarious but pretty damn true tbh
Oteil burbrage is a master at singing Along with his soloing. He can solo on a bass better than some guitar players solo on guitar .
my jaw literally dropped at that first lick
I think there is no comparison in between jazz and classical music. Coz they are just like totally "different kind of life style".
1.17 . . free enough to react . . . he is talking wing Chun concepts
Bass lesson? more like life lesson
Excuse the vulgarity..but what an insanely talented and cool bastard marcus is
BASS
Lastima que no este en español
If there is one thing I've noticed about Marcus is he can't even talk without making a musical gesture. Lol should be MSL instead if ASL
The look on Marcus's face when he "fucks up" is actually hilarious. he's just like "shit! holy fuck it's working!"
"eeeoooh" - Chair
😁
Do it wrong once, it's a mistake. Do it wrong 2 times or more, it's Jazz!
Repetition legitimizes :)
That Sire does not sound quite as sweet as the Fender yet.
This is why i dont agree that soloing on a bass removes all rythmic groove from a song. These guys literally made their careers out of playing that way. If you cant make something that goes well and sounds great, than you just dont know how to solo.
It would be better if we could actually hear him.
marcus slap is top notch
but double thumbing is not his thing