IDA NIELSEN - working with Prince & the right bass

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  • @basstheworldofficial
    @basstheworldofficial  3 роки тому +4

    GET YOUR BASS MERCH! >>> basstheworldcom.creator-spring.com/

  • @MrGoyler
    @MrGoyler 3 роки тому +97

    Made her coffee every day for a year, very humble woman. She never seemed boasty, and were very kind!

    • @robguitarwizard
      @robguitarwizard Рік тому +5

      That is one of the most important jobs!

    • @thomasbarchen
      @thomasbarchen Рік тому +3

      She's Danish, humble people.

    • @p-jaywade1333
      @p-jaywade1333 11 місяців тому

      I'd like to meet her then. I'd be happy with just an autograph from her personally.

    • @DonnyNoMarie
      @DonnyNoMarie 7 місяців тому

      Ida has a light about her. Seems like a wonderful woman.

  • @jonasbrooks2590
    @jonasbrooks2590 4 роки тому +103

    The first bass line killed me, and sent me to funk heaven. I see what you saw, Prince

    • @bidhanpradhan1692
      @bidhanpradhan1692 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/sordWByWM-M/v-deo.html

    • @Jiffszz
      @Jiffszz 2 роки тому +7

      Look up ''Ida Nielsen - Disco Dislocation'' for a full version 😉👉

  • @lv41anothr60
    @lv41anothr60 4 роки тому +26

    I can see why Prince wanted you in his band. Very nice!! Thank you for sharing of yourself Ida!

  • @jorgekarkalius
    @jorgekarkalius 4 роки тому +77

    This woman is a true bassist with tremendous GROOVE ...

  • @stuffnuns
    @stuffnuns 4 роки тому +89

    Such a sweet and kind personality, and such a great musician. Bass is such a beautiful, powerful instrument, if it is in the hands of someone like Ida. Thanks for the video.

  • @betterwithrum
    @betterwithrum 4 роки тому +33

    I love how practical Ida is, one of the most underrated bass players around.

    • @THX-vp9fz
      @THX-vp9fz 3 роки тому +2

      Who underrates her?

    • @betterwithrum
      @betterwithrum 3 роки тому +1

      @@THX-vp9fz general community, why you coming at me about lifting her up. Pick a different comment to start a Friday fight over.

    • @THX-vp9fz
      @THX-vp9fz 3 роки тому +1

      @@betterwithrum Oh where did i start a fight? I only asked whos underrating her, whats wrong with that?

    • @Eduard82
      @Eduard82 3 роки тому +3

      Underrated? ...
      She played with Prince!

  • @johnschertle6491
    @johnschertle6491 7 місяців тому +2

    Anyone else out there who keeps watching the first 30 seconds over and over and over and over . . . Love her groove!

  • @michaels8597
    @michaels8597 4 роки тому +37

    Impressive to be ready for Prince for years..She is a clean bass musician,and that's one thing that I value in a musician...precision and clean sound..

  • @basswanderer2765
    @basswanderer2765 4 роки тому +65

    Loved the story about Prince and the set lists and the inspiration to get lit fret markers at the top of the neck. Beautiful bass and playing, really nice.

  • @JohnKing73
    @JohnKing73 4 роки тому +151

    I think this lady just pulled me out of a Covid 19 depression

    • @BirdRacer
      @BirdRacer 4 роки тому

      it will go away eventually

    • @martinskalnins2448
      @martinskalnins2448 4 роки тому

      Definitely she did it 👏

    • @GrumpyOldGuy777
      @GrumpyOldGuy777 4 роки тому

      Love this comment!

    • @charlesbutler7790
      @charlesbutler7790 4 роки тому

      I play a little on lead. every since they sat me down at church I'm not learning or playing much no more .but this can get me goin

  • @lelandsklar6363
    @lelandsklar6363 4 роки тому +448

    Laying it down! 👍🏻

    • @paddydaddyo
      @paddydaddyo 4 роки тому +10

      Leland Sklar Ain’t she just though!?!

    • @izziOnBass
      @izziOnBass 4 роки тому +14

      Sir! if something COVID has done good is only to bring you online on youtube! - Hardcore Sklar fan

    • @shawncozad8565
      @shawncozad8565 4 роки тому +6

      So cool to see you comment

    • @musiclove4887
      @musiclove4887 4 роки тому +6

      Sir is that really you...wow..cant believe it !! Woah awesome !!

    • @angeloditerlizzi8855
      @angeloditerlizzi8855 4 роки тому +3

      Is that really you Leland?

  • @DlmlZ
    @DlmlZ 4 роки тому +7

    Holy sh...! No wonder that Prince hired her. It is so amazing how higly talented some people are. I am glad that the Internet makes it possible for us to see! Thanks a lot for sharing this video! Merry Christmas!

  • @dcbfan63
    @dcbfan63 4 роки тому +8

    I love listening to her funk out. The piece she played near the end of the video was so smooth and relaxing, I would love to hear all of it. Please show more videos of her. If she has a UA-cam channel, I'm subscribing.

  • @markyates8399
    @markyates8399 3 роки тому +8

    Serious groover, and an impeccable tone. What a player.

  • @jared_s2
    @jared_s2 4 роки тому +100

    she was born to play this instrument. very inspiring.

    • @AfshinAhmadizad
      @AfshinAhmadizad 4 роки тому

      may i know you please ?

    • @haraldpettersen3649
      @haraldpettersen3649 4 роки тому +1

      Jared S - 100% agree with you Jared :)

    • @hans-joachimbierwirth4727
      @hans-joachimbierwirth4727 4 роки тому +3

      You should pay more respect for the hard work she spent to get that good. No one gets born with any skills. You work on it until you get there by sheer willpower!

    • @haraldpettersen3649
      @haraldpettersen3649 4 роки тому +1

      @@hans-joachimbierwirth4727 - Do you mean that no one is born with special abilities. That everyone can write symphonies when they are five years old ?

    • @hans-joachimbierwirth4727
      @hans-joachimbierwirth4727 4 роки тому +2

      @@haraldpettersen3649 Exactly. If it can be done, everybody can do it. To be trained is key.

  • @philatkinson3955
    @philatkinson3955 4 роки тому +10

    So humble and an amazing bass player!!

  • @Brazj1
    @Brazj1 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Ida! For pursuing your dream which no doubt always comes with sacrifices. I appreciate the richness and prowess of your craft. You are one of the greatest. May God grant you long life and prosperity.
    Much love & respect.

  • @ALWTunes
    @ALWTunes 4 роки тому +6

    That 3rdeyegirl album was some of the best Prince music in years. Ida is amazing!

  • @RitchieRosson
    @RitchieRosson 4 роки тому +36

    The set list story is crazy. It must have been a lot of pressure but exciting and brilliant fun.

  • @HasseC
    @HasseC 4 роки тому +8

    She's just amazing!! Love all her records!!

  • @mallet02
    @mallet02 4 роки тому +7

    I had the pleasure to go to the "Welcome America" Tour and see Prince at Madison Square Garden. OMG IDA was killing it with Prince, Shelia E & the list just kept going.

  • @fancybotpaints
    @fancybotpaints 4 роки тому +14

    That last thing she played like spoke to my soul ❤

  • @kari25nov
    @kari25nov 4 роки тому +12

    She has the same shyness that Prince had, and so much talent and skill behind it. Tusen tak.

  • @adam__mark
    @adam__mark 4 роки тому +9

    She’s great all around with such a vibe you can sense

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 4 роки тому +4

    The fluro dots are genius. You're a huge asset to bass playing Ida!

  • @bobinscotland
    @bobinscotland 3 роки тому +1

    I was fortunate to see Ida Nielsen play with Prince in Glasgow... sensational player and added so much to the band, especially on the full line-up in 2011 Amsterdam gig at North Sea Jazz festival (10JUL11). Love that style and tone that prince obviously adored as well.

  • @terrymiller111
    @terrymiller111 4 роки тому +6

    Dynamics and articulation on that last passage. Impressive.

  • @marioamorim9019
    @marioamorim9019 4 роки тому +1

    Simply beautiful playing. One with the instrument. Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @igrieger
    @igrieger 4 роки тому +2

    Very humble, full sympathy, full of talent, very experienced musician! Awesome playing!

  • @MattSofianosGuitar
    @MattSofianosGuitar 4 роки тому +14

    She’s an exemplary bassist. Love her !

  • @mikeh2520
    @mikeh2520 4 роки тому +3

    Wow.... Such great feel and timing in your play and your bass is a work of art and the tone rocks!

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris 4 роки тому +18

    Well, the Purple One knew talent when he heard it, for sure. Miss Ida is far from lacking in that realm, I can tell! Skilled, talented, and humble is a fantastic package, for sure. That tone is to die for, too! Anybody who was good enough to play with Prince is OK by me.

  • @vldzmshwls
    @vldzmshwls 4 роки тому +32

    Her right hand technique is really insane.

  • @JT-vg1qn
    @JT-vg1qn 3 роки тому +1

    You KNOW you got it going on and please never stop! So INCREDIBLE! I'm definitely going to check out the web series for sure

  • @theTrend7
    @theTrend7 4 роки тому +2

    Ida you are such an inspiration for me learning Bass. Thank you for being awesome!!!! Also that bass is beautiful.

  • @FrederickTSchurgerDC
    @FrederickTSchurgerDC 4 роки тому +10

    She's brilliant with a feel that inspires me to play better with more space.

  • @jcookonbass
    @jcookonbass 4 роки тому +7

    Ida is a massive inspiration and such an incredible player. I LOVE her playing.

  • @NenadVasilicMusic
    @NenadVasilicMusic 4 роки тому +3

    Such a sweet person and amazing player! Great vibe..

  • @rockkstah2550
    @rockkstah2550 4 роки тому +11

    Any musician guy/girl that has work,played with, such the like of Prince,Michael Jackson,Quincy Jones,Chaka Kahn, Bowie just to name a few.
    Are totally on a different level of musicianship and maturity in their playing! Two thumbs up to her, for sure....

    • @humanactivated1017
      @humanactivated1017 4 роки тому

      Ya man any musician that has worked with Justin Beiber, Avicii, MArtin Garix, Cardi B is on another level.

    • @damanisouza859
      @damanisouza859 4 роки тому +1

      @@humanactivated1017 thats is true to be fair

  • @rickmarcel1916
    @rickmarcel1916 4 роки тому +6

    Truly a great player I’ve been following her since pre prince days at Namm TC Electronic Booth

  • @sakuntalarichardson5231
    @sakuntalarichardson5231 4 роки тому +1

    Great . I love funky music too. You play so good. Thank you for sharing

  • @End-Result
    @End-Result 3 роки тому

    The most chill, unassuming bass player I've ever seen

  • @KozmykJ
    @KozmykJ 4 роки тому +3

    Slick foxy funky, and that's just the playing.
    I love Ida's style.

  • @andesneko
    @andesneko 4 роки тому +18

    Love her playing and sound. Definitely not my style, but I like it when she does it hehe.
    Great bass too!

  • @matto9734
    @matto9734 4 роки тому +1

    I´s so good to see Ida on a regular basis here on the channel and let´s not forget Prince who did so much for bringing outstanding female musicians to our awareness...

  • @DerKaiserBrazil
    @DerKaiserBrazil Рік тому +1

    Beautiful and wonderful, I'm your fan here in Brazil !

  • @michaeldinunzio3002
    @michaeldinunzio3002 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent I love your sound and your feel. Great playing!

  • @katiaorgiana4135
    @katiaorgiana4135 3 роки тому +2

    Such a great player, musician and soul

  • @jameswhite7997
    @jameswhite7997 4 роки тому +10

    Can't see your fretboard and don't know for sure what song could be next. Don't get more challenging than that. What an awesome player.

  • @ThomasGeist
    @ThomasGeist 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you Ida! You rock (or funk? 😂) and it’s always great to see you playing.

  • @Stewbass1
    @Stewbass1 4 роки тому +1

    What an amazing bassist! Thank you for sharing your insights!

  • @newpowersoul2005
    @newpowersoul2005 4 роки тому +47

    ”Prince never played the same set list!" which means like you gotta work hard 24/7.

    • @aztecwhistle9122
      @aztecwhistle9122 4 роки тому +3

      The man kept his band on their toes RIP Prince

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday 4 роки тому +3

      @@aztecwhistle9122 I saw prince live with Sheila as Drummer amazing show !!!

    • @hotrodder5034
      @hotrodder5034 3 роки тому

      Yes you are correct! I have seen him live many times! Saginaw and Detroit MI, LA ,Minneapolis and at Paisley Park! He was truly a amazing performer! It was a very sad day when he died! Just feeling some kind of way about his death. 😔

  • @rudyeres
    @rudyeres 4 роки тому +1

    I love that bass sound! Beautiful bass and You are a beautiful being and a wonderful bassist!

  • @mariafonzino
    @mariafonzino 2 роки тому

    Love you Ida ❣️. Following you since Prince's brand, you're a shining star and a blessed musician.

  • @Brazj1
    @Brazj1 4 роки тому +1

    So beautiful!! And the bass is nice too. ;-) Black and gold. So awesome.

  • @1acherry
    @1acherry 4 роки тому +6

    Omg you sound incredible. Love your setup and interface. And your basses!!!! I'm so trying my best to get to ur level.

  • @thebigempty_5792
    @thebigempty_5792 3 роки тому +3

    I played with PRINCE.....enough said :D incredible!

  • @timavery7984
    @timavery7984 4 роки тому

    What an incredible talent !! Hats off to you, Ms.

    • @timavery7984
      @timavery7984 4 роки тому

      Just realized Mr. Sklar commented ...talk about being in the presence of giants !!

  • @FrankMRauck
    @FrankMRauck 4 роки тому

    Wonderful tone and sensitivity! Enjoyed that introduction immensely...thank-you Ida...keep on rockin’

  • @drasgum
    @drasgum 4 роки тому +4

    this was a fantastic video!! ida is such an amazing bass player, and that bass is fire!!! thanks for the video.

  • @paddydaddyo
    @paddydaddyo 4 роки тому +3

    Love this lady!
    I’m all about the DR Pure Blues nickel 45-105 set too!
    Pretty much put them on everything, except the old P Bass with flats! LOL

  • @raphaelfalconnier9516
    @raphaelfalconnier9516 3 роки тому

    thanks for your job and worked with Prince... you are a good music player... thank you to be here

  • @tariq_6164
    @tariq_6164 4 роки тому +2

    Very nice playing and bass! Thank yall for her interview. I'll definitely try the pure blues strings

  • @flamulated
    @flamulated 4 роки тому +2

    She is the real deal for sure. And her albums/songs are so much fun!
    "Rubber toy in my bathtub" is the party track!

  • @mtbass3413
    @mtbass3413 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful person. Beautiful bass. Magic hands 🙏

  • @Idontlikethisever
    @Idontlikethisever 4 роки тому +3

    That Sound right in the beginning ist so funky. I wonder is there any effect to make it sound like that.

  • @localboy4584
    @localboy4584 4 роки тому

    Thank you Ida!
    I really enjoy your musicianship and positive attitude.

  • @pedrosaavedra5197
    @pedrosaavedra5197 4 роки тому +2

    Maravillosas, la música y la ejecutante.Felicitaciones desde Ecuador!!!

  • @AnaamSings
    @AnaamSings 4 роки тому +1

    when she plays that bass! W.O.W !! just incredible!

  • @dnb3810
    @dnb3810 4 роки тому +2

    Truly inspiring mastery! Beautiful solo!

  • @holygroove2
    @holygroove2 4 роки тому +2

    Lovely! She says and SHOWS who she played with. That's what I'm talking about. Thanks for passing on what you've been given!

  • @leninrivas9519
    @leninrivas9519 4 роки тому

    Very good fantastic, the bass si a beautiful instrument, sound and execution perfect, best regards from Ecuador

  • @edwardkeeter762
    @edwardkeeter762 Рік тому

    In a world full of amazing funk bass players, you are my favorite!

  • @mtorres937
    @mtorres937 4 роки тому +1

    Qué increíble!!!! Me encanta como toca el bajo!

  • @dinoschachten
    @dinoschachten 3 роки тому

    Wonderful. So transparent and clear and insightful.

  • @xplanet2112
    @xplanet2112 3 роки тому +1

    What a lovely personality, nice sig bass, amazing playing.

  • @carpediemarts705
    @carpediemarts705 4 роки тому +9

    Never understood "more cowbell".
    MORE IDA!

  • @gyrogearloose1345
    @gyrogearloose1345 3 роки тому

    Thankyou Ms Nielson ! Wow . . . you are inspiring!

  • @t.j.meechan682
    @t.j.meechan682 4 роки тому +3

    Really enjoyed this video showcasing one of my favorite bass players. Gotta have that FUNK! 🔥

  • @sonicmayhym
    @sonicmayhym 4 роки тому +3

    those hands baby!!! thats where the tone come from..so dynamic and versatile...see why prince chose you...i would have too..

  • @Basstank
    @Basstank 4 роки тому +3

    She is such a great bassplayer...and dat sound ! 🖤👍👍👍

  • @rockhard2654
    @rockhard2654 4 роки тому +6

    ive never heard of her before
    i like her playing, shes good

  • @robfalgiano5798
    @robfalgiano5798 3 роки тому

    Super bad ass. Totally precise and still all feel. Reminds me a bit of the equally great Derrick Hodge when she plays up top. Way to go. Rock on forever.

  • @ObsidianLife
    @ObsidianLife 9 місяців тому

    She is a freakin' MONSTER!!! Nothing but respect for her skills!

  • @TheRealThiocc
    @TheRealThiocc 4 роки тому +10

    So humble! Really like that.

  • @Partybob1
    @Partybob1 4 роки тому +8

    She’s great. I really enjoyed that.

  • @sandropodda6699
    @sandropodda6699 Рік тому +1

    Incredibile, non ho parole 😮👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯👍👍👍💪💪💪😀💥💥💥

  • @kpec3
    @kpec3 4 роки тому

    I wish they had that bass tone and mix on every song, not just in demos or funk. Because you can hear how clean and how talented she is.

  • @carmelofernandez9020
    @carmelofernandez9020 4 роки тому

    Love you Ida....Fantastic fantastic....Wow!

  • @MrSandalwood
    @MrSandalwood 4 роки тому +8

    Please dont say I'm a sexist but I love female bass player I've know of this woman for years and it's TRUE women really understand Funky Bass and she for sure certainly brings something new to the funky bass scene...she definitely in my top 5 bass players.. maybe one day she'll get to number 2 never number 1 because that's reserved for Geddy(the real deal)Lee..😁

    • @Igaveyoumyfakename
      @Igaveyoumyfakename 4 роки тому +1

      You're sexist. Her breasts and vagina have NOTHING to do with her ability to play funk.

  • @printemil
    @printemil 4 роки тому

    There are not any better funky bass players that Ida. She has already been darn good at instruction too, which tells me she a good soul.

  • @donjorge8329
    @donjorge8329 3 роки тому

    Cool playing...beautiful instrument!!!

  • @johnhowardnardine6815
    @johnhowardnardine6815 Рік тому

    Thank you Gregor for featuring Ida Nielsen!

  • @Losbass
    @Losbass 2 роки тому

    Oh my, what a wonderful bass tone! Would love to know what the signal chain is. Great playing from Ida , a true Funkmaster!

    • @Losbass
      @Losbass 2 роки тому

      Ok , so my guess is that there’s a Tsunami V-15 Preamp somewhere in the signal chain , Am I right?

    • @basstheworldofficial
      @basstheworldofficial  2 роки тому

      Nope

  • @haraldpettersen3649
    @haraldpettersen3649 4 роки тому

    Ida, en forrykende bassist og en nydelig kvinne. Som vi sier her i Norge : Det er deiligt å være Norsk i Danmark, av forskjellige grunner :) . Ida, a terrific bassist and a beautiful woman. As we say here in Norway: It's great to be Norwegian in Denmark, for different reasons :)

  • @rthorsen711
    @rthorsen711 4 роки тому

    Humble and such a KILLER Player !!

  • @davidlasher3821
    @davidlasher3821 4 роки тому +2

    Sweet bass! Rock solid! ... that is an "axe" ....

  • @Mercedesbentyeah
    @Mercedesbentyeah 2 роки тому

    She is fantastic and makes time for the fans after the shows

  • @relaxationmusicsanctuary3664
    @relaxationmusicsanctuary3664 4 роки тому

    Che bello saper suonare così il basso. Fantastico