@@tannerscois4202you couldn't be more wrong. why would you give youtube money just because they made their platform unusable? thats extortion. uninstall chrome, get adblockers and refuse to use youtube otherwise
JD Blair is his name. I once saw the Wooten family band in a small club in Boston and apparently he also manned the drums for Shania Twain back in the day. During that show he hilariously admitted that the view from the back was much more appealing on her tour.
@@jonnya3425 for what it's worth, you're correct that JD Blair was the drummer on this track originally, but on this performance it's Roanoke-based drummer Kelly Gravely. You can hear Victor call his name out at 10:42
The drummer is my friend Kelly gravely from Roanoke Va I’m a bass player and I’ve jammed with Kelly in a few bands when I came here from Chicago great guy great player Victor is his cousin fact one day he’ll introduce me to him can’t wait for that day.
I wanted to correct you by saying it's "in the world", but then I realized, even though that's the correct way to say it, we're not "in" the world, but "on" it after all.
I love the way he names his songs. The title is almost speaking directly to the player trying to learn the tune. I managed to learn the different parts quite quickly (they are pretty easy to remember) but fitting them all inside of a groove AND while playing percussion had me telling myself "you cant hold no groove" P.s. What Victor is doing before he starts playing, with his foot gently tapping on the strings is getting in the pocket, as the lyrics suggest: "you can't hold no groove if you ain't got no pocket". I found that finding the groove before playing helps while learning and beyond
Here's perfect proof that massively thick strings and 5 / 6 string aren't really necessary . Victor uses a 4 string with a 40 - 95 gauge set . Yet he gets amazing tone . If you know how utilize the fretboard a 4 string is more than enough .
the thin strings really help ... im trying to get mine down to that clearance which looks like an eyelash thick ...buzzing ... straighten neck ..level frets ...still buzzing ..sometimes the buzzing is just the strings rattling as they are too floppy so im going up a little to 40-105 ... fingers crossed but that means thicker strings ...grrr also dunno bout you but when i was buying my bass the assistant was surprised at the lightness of my right hand technique which speaks volumes to the anchor chain fans also also ..i have a few 5 strings and a 6 string TRB ...sometimes you need an actual proper bass with the correct 4 strings ...but im leaning towards getting a more technically oriented on as i currently play an american elite jazz which is wonderful but im wondering if i can get the action lower by shimming the neck a teeny bit and therein lies the problem ... vics bass has his expertise in the set up and cost twice what mine did ...that and its him playing it lol
What I like is how unique, and original Victor Wooten's approach to the Electric Bass is, and Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, James Jamerson, Abraham Laboriel, Chuck Rainey, Jaco Pastorius, Verdine White, Ron Carter: among many others, while playing the same instrument, each one has a distinct signature sound.
That's one thing I admire about him. In every video of him his hands move way to less for the amount of sounds coming from that bass. Every movement he does is needed, no nonsense fiddling around in there.
He’s got the funk and he has the feel to his playing. You can’t find much people like that now a days. He’s crazy! I love his playing so much and on top of his personality you can’t get a better bassist than him.
If Tommy Emmanuel and Jaco had a love child…. A complete mastery of the instrument blended with making it not only a rhythm source, but the lead element of the piece of music.
I could be wrong but I seem to recall the drummer had not heard the song before and was literally just jamming along and picking up the musical cues Victor was giving him
This guy aways have something for you even as this was older it still sounds good as I am checking this out Dec 19th about 2.30 am in the morning 2023 thanks
Hey UA-cam, when it's a video on holding the grove, interrupting the grove with your ads every two minutes is a sin, in my opinion.
😂
UA-cam is unusable without premium,which is sad.
@@tannerscois4202you couldn't be more wrong. why would you give youtube money just because they made their platform unusable? thats extortion. uninstall chrome, get adblockers and refuse to use youtube otherwise
use Brave
@@tannerscois4202it’s not so bad when u get price locked at 11 bucks a month!!!
Yeah after watching this I realized that I really cannot hold a groove
but it's a double negative. you can hold every groove.
I guess you ain't got no pocket then
Not without deep pockets backing you
We all strive to be what victor Wooten is, great bass player,humble, and a groove god
Look at the monkey playing for a snack
when someone tell me "bass is boring" or "bass is easier than guitar" i simply show them this video ;)
😅 only mortals think bass is boring.
@@DOCTORBAZZ so you mean that we are Immortal? Wow :))
Show them upright bass!
He's incredible but shout out to the drummer too! He was tight af
JD Blair is his name. I once saw the Wooten family band in a small club in Boston and apparently he also manned the drums for Shania Twain back in the day. During that show he hilariously admitted that the view from the back was much more appealing on her tour.
@@jonnya3425 for what it's worth, you're correct that JD Blair was the drummer on this track originally, but on this performance it's Roanoke-based drummer Kelly Gravely. You can hear Victor call his name out at 10:42
Covered every technique in one performance...amazing!!!
😅
@@DOCTORBAZZ VW is a freak of the nature. I even bought a Volks Wagon just to match my car to his initials....how sad is that????
@@ezeee595 😅😅😅
HE DID NOT COVER THE TWO FINGER JAMERSON TECHNIQUE EVERYONE USES EVERY DAY. But he did cover everything else lol
@@Insitemobile james jameson used one finger
The drummer is my friend Kelly gravely from Roanoke Va I’m a bass player and I’ve jammed with Kelly in a few bands when I came here from Chicago great guy great player Victor is his cousin fact one day he’ll introduce me to him can’t wait for that day.
The best bass player on the world
Absolutely!
One of, I mean there is still Davie504 out there...
X2
I wanted to correct you by saying it's "in the world", but then I realized, even though that's the correct way to say it, we're not "in" the world, but "on" it after all.
@@MrGreenAKAguci00 Davie is nowhere near the best bass player on earth. He is still pretty incredible though.
At 2:11 when you realize he's not using a loop pedal and is playing both parts at once... it's crazy.
But he is using a loop pedal at some points, how do you know he isnt there?
@@BWSTT Because if you listen closely, the bass line changes as he's playing.
@@andrewlyon8924 fair enough, ill have another listen
it's really easy tho
@@itspie_playz5723 Who do you think you're fooling?
As if i'm hearing 4 bass players at the same time. Absolute madman. I love him.
I got a pocket to hold the groove, Victor's got a god damned cargo ship holding his.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO STILL HOLD THE GROOVE NO MATTER WHAT. THIS IS THE REAL LESSON. Love it.
That was real funky, but you can never get too funky...
But that was funky
@@yadad7256 k?
Only victor can get that funky
It's only about 10min... but seems like an eternity... time stands still 🏆🏆
Victor Wootens playing should come with a Parental Advisory warning.
2 years after first finding this clip and only today do I found out that he channels Caravan at 7:50
Victor is so awesome, he seems like an excellent teacher as well.
He did make a song called the lesson so I can see why
And he has two books about music. Amazing books btw.
band camp ... look it up
wooten is an international treasure
Yeah, guys... I made it! After almost a whole year, I finally can play the 3:56 part!
Nice, that takes some serious skill
Hahaha that was funny when I heard 3:56 🤣
u mean that one note. hahahahahahahah
Congrats ! I'm still working on that 0:00 to 0:05 part
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just discovered Victor Wooten today... life changing
when I play like this I usually end up with a missing limb
This still holds up as one of the greatest live bass performances of all time. So much groove (no pun intended)
This sounds like something you’d hear on a Spyro game
This is phenomenal. I also like how the whole thing is just a bass solo. Victor Wooten Is CRAZY on bass!
Maybe the funkiest bass line
Extreme
Good lord Victor Wooten is a monster
0:58 best noise I’ve ever heard 😱😱😱
One of THE greatest bassers to EVER walk planet earth...Victor Wooten😎👍
I love the way he names his songs. The title is almost speaking directly to the player trying to learn the tune. I managed to learn the different parts quite quickly (they are pretty easy to remember) but fitting them all inside of a groove AND while playing percussion had me telling myself "you cant hold no groove"
P.s. What Victor is doing before he starts playing, with his foot gently tapping on the strings is getting in the pocket, as the lyrics suggest: "you can't hold no groove if you ain't got no pocket". I found that finding the groove before playing helps while learning and beyond
The drummer was amazing though, dude was feeling him out perfectly
Almost forgot to watch this today
he's not even looking at his bass while he's playing lol
No no u got it wrong... He IS the BASS.
Bruh, the bass needs to look at him.
gotta be the best ever bass solo played in a cycling jersey
4:40 - 5:10 has gotta be one of the best breakdowns ive ever heard , my god, what an absolute beast
Here's perfect proof that massively thick strings and 5 / 6 string aren't really necessary . Victor uses a 4 string with a 40 - 95 gauge set . Yet he gets amazing tone . If you know how utilize the fretboard a 4 string is more than enough .
the thin strings really help ... im trying to get mine down to that clearance which looks like an eyelash thick ...buzzing ... straighten neck ..level frets ...still buzzing ..sometimes the buzzing is just the strings rattling as they are too floppy so im going up a little to 40-105 ... fingers crossed but that means thicker strings ...grrr
also dunno bout you but when i was buying my bass the assistant was surprised at the lightness of my right hand technique which speaks volumes to the anchor chain fans
also also ..i have a few 5 strings and a 6 string TRB ...sometimes you need an actual proper bass with the correct 4 strings ...but im leaning towards getting a more technically oriented on as i currently play an american elite jazz which is wonderful but im wondering if i can get the action lower by shimming the neck a teeny bit
and therein lies the problem ... vics bass has his expertise in the set up and cost twice what mine did ...that and its him playing it lol
lol Victor is keeping the drummer in time at this point😂.
Yeah… he seemed to do alright on 4, now didn’t he?
No one ever said you needed more than that, but you gotta love that low B
Victor is.....one amazing bassist , conquering the fretboard like no other . 43 years of playing . Go Victor . Tear it up !!!!
He’s been playing since he was 3 and he’s like late 50’s now
This is a show from fucking heaven
4:55 is just TOO funky
It was actually disgusting
A Humble gentleman but a beast at trashing that bass...and I cannot see those fingers
I like the "waka doo's" he fits in.
Such a humble man with abundant of talent...My favourite bass player. The way he plays makes it look so effortless.❤️❤️
Love the look at 1:53, pure chemistry between these two for a stellar live performance that sounds like it's a studio recording
Victor just likes jamming with his friends, nothing to prove, just having fun
This is the kind of song that would start the movie credits
VW is a boss like player. Fr. He's doing the bass and harmony/melody at the same time!!!!! That is nuts!!!!!!!
Best bass performance in my lifetime
What I like is how unique, and original Victor Wooten's approach to the Electric Bass is, and Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, James Jamerson, Abraham Laboriel, Chuck Rainey, Jaco Pastorius, Verdine White, Ron Carter: among many others, while playing the same instrument, each one has a distinct signature sound.
I noticed he’s wearing a Pearl Izumi jersey ha. What an incredible player
Ubelievable this guy!!!!! Always return here do listen again and again...
Camera isn't even fast enough to capture his finger movements
I don't think the human eye is fast enough to see him play
That's one thing I admire about him. In every video of him his hands move way to less for the amount of sounds coming from that bass. Every movement he does is needed, no nonsense fiddling around in there.
バカかっこいい
He’s got the funk and he has the feel to his playing. You can’t find much people like that now a days. He’s crazy! I love his playing so much and on top of his personality you can’t get a better bassist than him.
danmed, what a genius
Its not enough for him to just play like an absolute monster he has to sing a bit at the same time....
Victor looks like the kind of dude that gets the party started. I love his whole vibe.
Man his brother showed him well the older guitar player lead guitar brother playing what a family
Everyone should strive to be like victor. Humble,kind,smart,and a most importantly. A groove god
He has it all,amazing musician!
Imagine Victor Wooten and Tony Macalpine collabing together, that would be amazing
If Tommy Emmanuel and Jaco had a love child….
A complete mastery of the instrument blended with making it not only a rhythm source, but the lead element of the piece of music.
Brings back memories. Vic is the reason why I learned how to play the bass. I used to study this video and other videos a lot.
Some people have all the talent! These two men obviously do!!
I love the bass and Victor is one of those that makes me love more and more this instrument. Genius!
Amazing. There will never be another legend like Victor Wooten. 🙌🏼🫡
He does it so casually too, looks so relaxed and makes it look easy.
Victor Wooten is the goat
I could be wrong but I seem to recall the drummer had not heard the song before and was literally just jamming along and picking up the musical cues Victor was giving him
Incredible!!!
Amazing!!!
The most virtuosic bass guitar player thus far
I’ve never seen anything this incredible
Insane
Utterly unique. You da man Vik.
The Best!!
This guy aways have something for you even as this was older it still sounds good as I am checking this out Dec 19th about 2.30 am in the morning 2023 thanks
Love it..! ❤
Unbelievable 🙏🏻
WOW.. too cool, I want the groove, thanks
I love this guy..🥲
I don't know why but I prefer this live version much more than the official audio
Wow. This guy will go down in history as one of the greats.
This is what im looking for! Forget bout it.
Sit back and listen, kids. The master is laying it down.
masterclass and classy
Best live bass video ever
Best of all time
👏🏾👏🏾 Mr. Wooten delightful as always.
I cannot hold that kind of groove Unreal.
kickin it fantastic
So good.
Chords, incredible!
Groovy Mark, big thanks!
Victor is a beast
My favourite Slap bassist any day anytime!!!
Victor = god of bass
Vic's got the groove right in his pocket.
✨RESPECT✨
A genuos at work!
A forma dele tocar é absurda é única , digna de uma assinatura única . Parabéns VICTOR WOOTEN a bastante influência na forma de tocar .
Com certeza!
Victor Wooten for President!!!!!!!!! 🎉 GENIUS!!!!
Honestly I've never seen anything like that and I have shared.!!!!
amazing playing
"You can't hold no groove if you ain't got no pocket."
Meanwhile, Victor is wearing cargo pants and a tackle vest.
I see there are 6 people who have no sense of feeling and life - VICTOR WOOTEN 2020!
Vic is not human.