: Seeing Thundercat live is like watching a Sega Genesis game from beginning to end in musical form. There's various stages, plenty of boss fights, and it's all illustrated through the performance itself and the light show. The most memorable part was the final quarter of the set (Lotus and the Jondy - Funny Thing - Them Changes - No More Lies). Honestly, it was like seeing Sonic whuppin Eggman's ass, doing a victory lap before the final credits and finally seeing the announcement for the sequel. There's nothing else that's quite like him and his band.
I would say yes-From the tons of artists he's collaborated with both recent and older, the fact that he's making jazz accessible and interesting to a younger generation, appearing on various late night shows, anime, and even Star Wars. Even if you don't like his playing personally, you can't deny his cultural impact overall. I think his accomplishments speak for themself.
I love Thundercat but "the most influential bassist" sounds like a stretch there, probably. I mean, we're still far cry from seeing the renaissance of technical-sounding jazz/fusion music into the mainstream stage just yet, like how it did in the 70s. In my humble opinion, he brings a broad influence as an artist rather than a specific one. He's a part of what I'd probably call it "the Adult Swim generation" of musicians alongside Louis Cole, Domi & JD Beck, Anderson Paak etc., those who brings a particular flavor of sound and vibe to a certain sub-niche of Western alternative music. One that gives away the specific appeal and aesthetic that should attracts the ears of late millennial and early gen-Z listeners imo (myself included).
i think its mainly the "Of the 21st century" part that rings wring IMO. I'd replace it with a similar demographic to what you mentioned, i'm a late millennial, i'd say he's the "Top Bass icon for Gen Y - Gen-Z Bassists" IMO he's kind of their Flea. I was born 91 so by the time i was old enough to be paying attention to who was in bands he was this kinda omni-present name, if you were trying to quickly compare someone to a virtuoso bassist you'd say Flea, even if you weren't huge on RHCP, or if you were maybe a little more into music, Les Claypool.
Another classic misleading clickbait TH-cam video title. Notice how he never actually says anything about his influence? He uses it as a lazy point of discussion in the comments to get his video more traffic.
First time I seen him play was with Suicidal mid noughties . Absolute monster he is . I think he could be right here. He’s played on so many different records over the years now . And changed the way bass is thought off. This cat is pretty important
He looks totally different compared to how he does now. Had no clue he was in suicidal tendencies. I thought he just kind of got started. He's been doing this shit for a long ass time.
Right, but this period also includes Jazz Bassists like Hadrian Feraud and Janek Gwizdala. Not to mention that the old guard - Wooten, Miller, Wimbish, Stanley Clark, John Pattituci, etc are STILL alive and performing.
@@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung First that came to mind is Chris from Muse, but then again, not really. Michael League from Snarky Puppy ? The real answer will be given when we're all dead.
No one else is holding down the bass guitar in the modern era like Thundercat. He may not be as groundbreaking or visionary as Jaco Pastorius but as far as things go, today’s age, no one can touch him by a longshot. He has the songwriting capabilities and the chops of a true genius, and he should be appreciated as such and an era of such vapid musical representation across the board.
I love Joe Dart but can understand him being underrated. Vulfpeck has hardly any mainstream presence and literally 125 young bassist view him as an influence. Thundercat is who people will think about when it comes to pivotal bass players in the last 25 years.
Joe's great - impeccable timing and groove and one of my favorites. But he mainly puts his own spin on stuff done before him like Jamerson, etc. Using the maj and minor blues scale
Joe has great technique yes but He is below average on the creativity scale . Literally everything he does is a parady of someone else . Not very influential at all .
@@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung I don’t think you have to be innovative to be influential. The fact that so many people know his name and took in a lot of his playing is what counts. Even if his personal style is very much tried and true, he’s still the one who funnelled it through to all of them.
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: Seeing Thundercat live is like watching a Sega Genesis game from beginning to end in musical form. There's various stages, plenty of boss fights, and it's all illustrated through the performance itself and the light show.
The most memorable part was the final quarter of the set (Lotus and the Jondy - Funny Thing - Them Changes - No More Lies). Honestly, it was like seeing Sonic whuppin Eggman's ass, doing a victory lap before the final credits and finally seeing the announcement for the sequel. There's nothing else that's quite like him and his band.
I would say yes-From the tons of artists he's collaborated with both recent and older, the fact that he's making jazz accessible and interesting to a younger generation, appearing on various late night shows, anime, and even Star Wars. Even if you don't like his playing personally, you can't deny his cultural impact overall. I think his accomplishments speak for themself.
He has such a recognisable tone
I love Thundercat but "the most influential bassist" sounds like a stretch there, probably. I mean, we're still far cry from seeing the renaissance of technical-sounding jazz/fusion music into the mainstream stage just yet, like how it did in the 70s. In my humble opinion, he brings a broad influence as an artist rather than a specific one. He's a part of what I'd probably call it "the Adult Swim generation" of musicians alongside Louis Cole, Domi & JD Beck, Anderson Paak etc., those who brings a particular flavor of sound and vibe to a certain sub-niche of Western alternative music. One that gives away the specific appeal and aesthetic that should attracts the ears of late millennial and early gen-Z listeners imo (myself included).
i think its mainly the "Of the 21st century" part that rings wring IMO. I'd replace it with a similar demographic to what you mentioned, i'm a late millennial, i'd say he's the "Top Bass icon for Gen Y - Gen-Z Bassists" IMO he's kind of their Flea. I was born 91 so by the time i was old enough to be paying attention to who was in bands he was this kinda omni-present name, if you were trying to quickly compare someone to a virtuoso bassist you'd say Flea, even if you weren't huge on RHCP, or if you were maybe a little more into music, Les Claypool.
Another classic misleading clickbait TH-cam video title.
Notice how he never actually says anything about his influence? He uses it as a lazy point of discussion in the comments to get his video more traffic.
@@McDoinky Also its a question
The title is the way it is to drive TH-cam views. Don't take it too seriously, it's all about the $$$ here on yt.
@@MantasticHams A bass icon sounds a lot more accurate, I agree.
He’s just not a bassist , he’s thundercat The artist
Man... Was waiting for this one. That badu record is my favorite playing of his. What a fam
The definition of dad music for people who actually had a very cool dad who is a good dude. Thundercat's family values will echo on for generations.
Doug Wimbish. Thundercat, Mononeon, all those cats, it all comes from Doug Wimbish
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First time I seen him play was with Suicidal mid noughties . Absolute monster he is . I think he could be right here. He’s played on so many different records over the years now . And changed the way bass is thought off. This cat is pretty important
holy shit: he's the bass behemoth whose hurtling heartfelt holistic approach to the instrument.....
Wow say that 10 times fast
“Sack-soffiness” well…that’s a first for me
answer yes!!
I love ThunderCat, he wouldn’t say that about himself and he has to get in line like Errbody else!!!!
beast mode = thundercat mode
He looks totally different compared to how he does now. Had no clue he was in suicidal tendencies. I thought he just kind of got started. He's been doing this shit for a long ass time.
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How come I never heard of this guy ??? I remember the Badu track that I loved so much, now I'm addicted lets dig in his music !🤩
Back then I didn't really understood why people call musicians their "heroes." After hearing thundercat for the first time, I now know why.
The comments seem to forget that 21st century = the 2000s
Right, but this period also includes Jazz Bassists like Hadrian Feraud and Janek Gwizdala. Not to mention that the old guard - Wooten, Miller, Wimbish, Stanley Clark, John Pattituci, etc are STILL alive and performing.
yeah dude but INFLUENTIAL? thundercat is amazing but did he really influence a lot of players? this is just false.
He definitely is
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The answer is "no"...but he's definitely awesome
Who would you say should take this moniker then ?
Just asking cause I don’t think I could answer it really
@@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung First that came to mind is Chris from Muse, but then again, not really. Michael League from Snarky Puppy ? The real answer will be given when we're all dead.
We literally have Victor Wooten.
No one else is holding down the bass guitar in the modern era like Thundercat. He may not be as groundbreaking or visionary as Jaco Pastorius but as far as things go, today’s age, no one can touch him by a longshot. He has the songwriting capabilities and the chops of a true genius, and he should be appreciated as such and an era of such vapid musical representation across the board.
Mononeon can touch him.
Good old Thunderfart
liked the video, hate the title, you can do better
Word Up
No he’s not. He’s amazing, but he’s definitely not that.
Saw him live 2017 with his Trio and his Band had a lousy Sound. Disappointing!
The Most Influential Bassist of the 21st Century? Nope.
Shit title, with 75,5 years to go...
Joe Dart is more influential when it comes to inspiring other bassists
True
And he brought nothing new to the table
I love Joe Dart but can understand him being underrated. Vulfpeck has hardly any mainstream presence and literally 125 young bassist view him as an influence. Thundercat is who people will think about when it comes to pivotal bass players in the last 25 years.
Joe's great - impeccable timing and groove and one of my favorites. But he mainly puts his own spin on stuff done before him like Jamerson, etc. Using the maj and minor blues scale
Joe has great technique yes but
He is below average on the creativity scale . Literally everything he does is a parady of someone else . Not very influential at all .
@@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung I don’t think you have to be innovative to be influential. The fact that so many people know his name and took in a lot of his playing is what counts. Even if his personal style is very much tried and true, he’s still the one who funnelled it through to all of them.
No. Just no
why is that?
What? hahahaha. Princess, please!