the lesson. sit back and learn from one of the best bassists to ever walk the face of the earth. if this piece doesnt give you goosebumps, i dont know what will. perfection.
i did my best to cover this one, it's such a damn beautiful piece :) i would be honored if someone would comment on my cover and let me know what they think :)!! have a nice day all :D
i decided to try to learn this three days ago and have to finish it in two weeks before a gig... won't be easy, but if i can pull it off it will be awesome
@fraghunter67 i ended up preforming the song and it sounded good, with as little cut out as possible (because no one can play every single note of a victor wooten song) but my brother and i ended up being the only musicians who played, the preformance was one of those things that parents go to see their little children preform. the other kids were even described by parents as unbearable, so the preformance felt kinda lame but a few of my friends saw it so it was all good
A musician that can bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, and a song to your heart. We can only count ourselves blessed that we have the opportunity to hear and experience these things in our lifetime from a person that is so generous to share his talent with the world. Peace. We are so lucky.
It's hands clapping (palmas ; a serious instrument in Spain) and Cajon (a wooden chest with a hole in it and strings). If you like this, than listen to Carles Benavent!
truly an amazing piece of work. I went and saw him with marcus miller and stanley clarke at the jazz fest in Ottawa and the crowd was absolutely nuts. quite an experience to see him live.
@TheChemicalBassist IT all goes in connection with the book he wrote. LIsten to and interview he did with Bob Edwards, its on the web, i would post the link but can't.
@TheChemicalBassist He called it "The Lesson" because he wrote it as part of his book, The Music Lesson. I learned that when I attended his bass clinic with Steve Bailey. He's such a great guy in person, and when he talks, he just leaves you in awe. Then of course he plays bass and you're like :O.... My bass teacher actually got up to go onstage and play with him, because he actually get's lessons from Steve. So in a way, I got taught by Steve Bailey :D.... Anyways... yeah.
UUHHHHHHH?????? No SIIRRRR! those are NOT hands clapping on the album! thats ALL HIM! dont under-estimate him homie,,, he's the best! remember dat! lol
it's hands clapping. look at his website, he says he did that to make it more flamenco. on the site, he credits himself and his brother roy with the clapping.
noooo, dude. really he does the handclaps in the album. maybe not live, but if u look at the album credits it says bass and hand claps-victor wooten. just thought i'd spread some knowledge. admire u for seein him live though
oh shit didnt see that, at the concert though he hit the strings and looped it similar sound. He is amazing though, he came to toronto and gave a 4 hour workshop/concert, gave away copies of his book, had people come on stage and play his bass, gave them tips and shit. He even autographed everyones ticket, and for only 15$ seriously not only an amazing musician but has an amazing way of thinking, this man can truly be admired
finally i found this song on youtube. i dont have the money for the album right now but i love this song and couldnt find a full stream anywhere. thanks a million for posting
Not hard at all for him on this one. He said it only took him a little bit of time to write this one cause he was feeling it. It depepnds on how much they're feeling it though.
Not "like Flamenco"....IT IS FLAMENCO !!! Victor is off the human scale. What a creative musical genius. If the bass playing wan't impressive enough, his complositional style, harmonic and sheer musical creativity impresses even more. What a joy to have this guy around....would love to see this piece perfomormed with a Flamenco ensemble as well....
i agree with you, although i am not saying that we arent not allowed to place a negative opinion or better said not like the piece we hear but as a good musician you´d have to let go of prejudices and allow yourself to atleast listen to the music without criticism....i´ll admit i find it hard at times, especially when it comes to certain modern music styles
I think my criticism comes once I start hearing the music. Love wooten though. I cannot stomach some modern stuff, however. Modern classical is some of the worst ever, and this is coming from a classical lover. There are always exceptions, though.
tabs are super, when they are correct, but it is hard to obtain the correct feel, dynamics and timing from tabs.. but ear is BEST for "ME" im an ear player. sheet music SUCKS to me. just my 2 cents... thank u
tab sucks...i agree.....that's why you should learn to read music...it's always great for a musician to have a great ear and while i agree it is more important to have a good ear but it's also good to learn to read real music
He doesn't have a "Thing against tabs." I recently read words on his website from Vic himself that supported tabs. He was talking about how it's a good way to be able to find the positions you can't really find in sheet music. Like the location on the neck. I haven't used tabs in a long time but they are a big help for a beginner.
i saw vic playing this track solo in the tour with stanley clarke and marcus miller. athens theatre pallas. he played it even better. that was really sick. live and alone!
At the beginning of each chapter of Vic's book "The Music Lesson", there's a picture of a bar of music that he was shown by his teacher. I wanted to know what that would sound like so I put them all together and it makes the song you just heard on that video!!
VERY good, it completely opened my eyes to the various ways you can approach the same thing, and it's really good for formulating your own personal philosophy
please do not insult victor.. he is a revolutionary player that amzazes muscians all around the world. if you say his music sucks you have no respect for music at all. victor is truely amazing
Well everyone's intitled to an opinion, I mean I think Victor is a genius. But some people don't think so and that doesn't mean they are wrong, it's just their opinion.
hey, those of you who like this song please check out my video "bass Freestyle." I guarantee you'll at least have an opinion on it (positive/negative) Thanks.
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he's good, but his music sucks. this song reminds me of a bad trip. the flecktones suck if you are gonna have a banjo and mandolin in your band play some fucking bluegrass
who are you to judge others music? he pours emotion into all his songs. An opinion is fine but don't say shit like "if you are gonna have a banjo and mandolin in your band play some fucking bluegrass " you have no right. let people play what they want and deal with it. Clearly 2 grammies dosent equal a sucky band.
agreed, people anymore simply look at music for what they portray it to be and if it is even remotely different they think its terrible, thats what differentiates a good musician from an ignorant one who's unwilling to learn anything new
That's exactly right man. Music is also seen as a sport now as well, where the fastest you can play and most strings you can break is representative of your skill.
You seem to have the right idea, please check out my videos of my band Ded Mark't if you have time
i agree with you, although i am not saying that we arent not allowed to place a negative opinion or better said not like the piece we hear (exp. hard-style-death-techno ^^) but as a good musician you´d have to let go of prejudices and allow yourself to atleast listen to the music without criticism....i´ll admit i find it hard at times, especially when it comes to certain modern music styles
do u play anything at all? do u have any idea the amount of time, dedication, and--to some degree--raw talent that's required to play something like them (wooten and/or flecktones)? and clearly ur brain isn't capable of processing complex compositions. the fact that u could even spell victor wooten to come in here and talk shit amazes me...
I shit my pants before I read the rest of you sentence...lol He is one of the best, but keep an open mind, hes not the only killin bass play out there!! He's more popular then most so many people think he's the best, but if you really check out some other guys you will see that there are allot of fish in the sea!!!
its so rare to find really good jazz videos on youtube so you can efficiently spread this beauty & this art to others. i love this!
820fmradio 5 months ago 2
@theChemicalBassist i think you've posted the truest comment on the whole of youtube =)
giunny96 6 months ago
This is Flamenco, more precisely Bulería.
Ramez10 7 months ago
Victor Wooten is better on the bass than anyone on any instrument, ever.
ChristopherJStorey 9 months ago 2
the lesson. sit back and learn from one of the best bassists to ever walk the face of the earth. if this piece doesnt give you goosebumps, i dont know what will. perfection.
acewizard44 1 year ago 6
Oh my god this is the best thing I've ever heard in my life
BassAsLeaders 1 year ago 3
watch my lesson cover :) watch?v=roJ869EJZOQ
14krissz 1 year ago
whoever disliked this was in such a daze that they accidentally pressed the wrong button
angielaism 1 year ago 3
best guitar virtuoso in the world, and he's a bassist.
jwshredderer 1 year ago
If I wrote this song I would have considered my life complete. but not Wooten, he kept on going.
Dojotortoise 1 year ago 5
this is amazing really relaxes me can anyone suggest any more songs / artists like this? this takes me to another place....
alexowain 1 year ago
@alexowain Ewan Dobson - Dreaming in Dortmund
SN0MAN1 1 year ago
God
all i have to say
guiltyspark342 1 year ago
3 people tried to play it on bass xD
Newandaix 1 year ago 21
@Newandaix Hahaha so true man, I tried it just randomly and boy it was harder than I thought!
Murreh 1 year ago
@Newandaix Fuck you... its hard
Bassslap64 1 month ago
Can't stop listening to this!
Murreh 1 year ago
INCREDIBLE.... I DONT KNOW WHY 3 PEOPLE WOULD DISLIKE THIS CRAZY!
smirk369 1 year ago 2
@smirk369 I completely agree. What retards don't know what true music is?
chemkid81294 1 year ago
3 person dont know what tru music is
renatoorbita3d 1 year ago
@renatoorbita3d Or they just have different taste in music. Comments like this are inane.
hojima 1 year ago
the Lesson, like I saw Got and Sometimes I laugh works beautyfully for makin' fall asleep my baby, he is -4 months! and is not a joke!
brunabruable 1 year ago
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p00j2620 1 year ago
great song- love this guy
Timok67 1 year ago
i did my best to cover this one, it's such a damn beautiful piece :) i would be honored if someone would comment on my cover and let me know what they think :)!! have a nice day all :D
fraghunter67 1 year ago
i decided to try to learn this three days ago and have to finish it in two weeks before a gig... won't be easy, but if i can pull it off it will be awesome
miniski5 1 year ago
@miniski5 go for it man ;) you can check my video if it helps you, good lucK!
fraghunter67 1 year ago
@fraghunter67 i ended up preforming the song and it sounded good, with as little cut out as possible (because no one can play every single note of a victor wooten song) but my brother and i ended up being the only musicians who played, the preformance was one of those things that parents go to see their little children preform. the other kids were even described by parents as unbearable, so the preformance felt kinda lame but a few of my friends saw it so it was all good
littleski5 1 year ago
@littleski5
Nice man!, glad you did, the right crowd would be thrilled! :) keep it up
fraghunter67 1 year ago
BEAST!
Yourfiasco 1 year ago
A musician that can bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, and a song to your heart. We can only count ourselves blessed that we have the opportunity to hear and experience these things in our lifetime from a person that is so generous to share his talent with the world. Peace. We are so lucky.
furiouss1 1 year ago 9
saw him play this live yesterday at stanford.....it was like angels singing
atheish 1 year ago 2
I flippin Love Vic Wooten... and this is my fav song by him...:) beautiful
lovellmarks 1 year ago
It's hands clapping (palmas ; a serious instrument in Spain) and Cajon (a wooden chest with a hole in it and strings). If you like this, than listen to Carles Benavent!
Thats bass flamenco at its best .
groevie64 1 year ago
OMG my bass teacher hungout with him and drove him and his drummer to thier gig and he got to play on Wooten's bass =0
09DYEpaintball 1 year ago
@09DYEpaintball !!!!!!!!!!! I can only imagine how awesome that must have been!
Lieopluradon 1 year ago
truly an amazing piece of work. I went and saw him with marcus miller and stanley clarke at the jazz fest in Ottawa and the crowd was absolutely nuts. quite an experience to see him live.
bassextremes22 1 year ago
I just saw him last night and he did this song. It was crazy awesome.
SilentSTRKR117 1 year ago
if i could even touch his bass, id prolly cry. this man is a miracle to music.
TheBlahblah39 1 year ago
catchy song i love it ♥!
Anera51 1 year ago
it's sooooooooooooo amaaaaaaazing!!!!
Makes me feel like ♫!
chefdumas10 1 year ago 2
This song is a beautiful work or art... I can see why he called it the lesson.
TheChemicalBassist 2 years ago 49
@TheChemicalBassist IT all goes in connection with the book he wrote. LIsten to and interview he did with Bob Edwards, its on the web, i would post the link but can't.
concertmatell 1 year ago
@TheChemicalBassist He called it "The Lesson" because he wrote it as part of his book, The Music Lesson. I learned that when I attended his bass clinic with Steve Bailey. He's such a great guy in person, and when he talks, he just leaves you in awe. Then of course he plays bass and you're like :O.... My bass teacher actually got up to go onstage and play with him, because he actually get's lessons from Steve. So in a way, I got taught by Steve Bailey :D.... Anyways... yeah.
duffmasterofpuppets 7 months ago
@TheChemicalBassist Because he is a humble man. :)
monne101 1 month ago in playlist Meer video's van bachweiser
the melody of this is beautiful
VanishingDigital 2 years ago
hand clapping? nah i saw him do this shit live he hits the strings
machetemas 2 years ago
he's obviously gonna change it up live, but that's definitley hands on the album
63splitback 2 years ago
UUHHHHHHH?????? No SIIRRRR! those are NOT hands clapping on the album! thats ALL HIM! dont under-estimate him homie,,, he's the best! remember dat! lol
IBANEZfye 2 years ago
it's hands clapping. look at his website, he says he did that to make it more flamenco. on the site, he credits himself and his brother roy with the clapping.
63splitback 2 years ago
noooo, dude. really he does the handclaps in the album. maybe not live, but if u look at the album credits it says bass and hand claps-victor wooten. just thought i'd spread some knowledge. admire u for seein him live though
ThatsFunkedUp 2 years ago
oh shit didnt see that, at the concert though he hit the strings and looped it similar sound. He is amazing though, he came to toronto and gave a 4 hour workshop/concert, gave away copies of his book, had people come on stage and play his bass, gave them tips and shit. He even autographed everyones ticket, and for only 15$ seriously not only an amazing musician but has an amazing way of thinking, this man can truly be admired
machetemas 2 years ago
so beautiful..
killlbot 2 years ago
He's amazing. all I can say...
WhySinPie 2 years ago
yes...its hand clapping.....done by Victor Wooten
victorartagao 2 years ago
What is that sound in the background up until 1:10 or so... sounds like light hand clapping... anyone? this song is so badass!!!!
ccasey100 2 years ago
Man you can't hear that? It's throughout the entire song.
TheBassJackson 2 years ago
this song is badass!
mintyfreshnass 2 years ago
Both sheet music and tabs are wonderful tools. Be open minded, folks.
Kathedral5 2 years ago 2
Even more important are your ears!
JamesBannerBass 2 years ago
Victor came to my university and played this for my class! i was about 4 feet away him while he played it. so awesome!
Boheb08 2 years ago
finally i found this song on youtube. i dont have the money for the album right now but i love this song and couldnt find a full stream anywhere. thanks a million for posting
myhouseisyourpants 2 years ago
I LOVE THAT GUY
BREAKocean 2 years ago
Wooten Rules! Thanks for posting!
graff302420 2 years ago
a liltle fun fact this is one bass no over dubing
Fieldy93k5 2 years ago 3
does this guy have cd's on his name? hes great.
mmhut 2 years ago
oh ya dude, several
myhouseisyourpants 2 years ago
you know some names?
mmhut 2 years ago
he is a bass genius. do u know how hard it is to write a song like this ? and memorize it?
xdux 2 years ago
Not hard at all for him on this one. He said it only took him a little bit of time to write this one cause he was feeling it. It depepnds on how much they're feeling it though.
Romans10Verse9 2 years ago
Not "like Flamenco"....IT IS FLAMENCO !!! Victor is off the human scale. What a creative musical genius. If the bass playing wan't impressive enough, his complositional style, harmonic and sheer musical creativity impresses even more. What a joy to have this guy around....would love to see this piece perfomormed with a Flamenco ensemble as well....
andresetc 2 years ago 2
4:53 - 5:08 ... AMAZING
gnr0421 2 years ago
Love the Intentional Fret Buzz and the overall tone! A chill song by Victa!
ronfender 2 years ago
god
solidway08 2 years ago
Wooten is the living Legend.
dlpfinrod 2 years ago
sooo sick, the chords in this are ridiculous, its just beautiful. such mastery.
domake12 2 years ago 2
is that cajón playing in the background?
1greggg 2 years ago
Really great piece of music from Wooten *****
HaydieB 2 years ago 2
i agree with you, although i am not saying that we arent not allowed to place a negative opinion or better said not like the piece we hear but as a good musician you´d have to let go of prejudices and allow yourself to atleast listen to the music without criticism....i´ll admit i find it hard at times, especially when it comes to certain modern music styles
Skybum33 2 years ago
I think my criticism comes once I start hearing the music. Love wooten though. I cannot stomach some modern stuff, however. Modern classical is some of the worst ever, and this is coming from a classical lover. There are always exceptions, though.
chessmeister 2 years ago
But I think this doesn't really sound like modern classic. It's more some latin flamenco tune.
DrMcSex 2 years ago
This is the fucking best ever played by Victor Wooten!! I just can help loving it!
VenganceBassist 2 years ago
TABS!?
xsicxxx 2 years ago
hahahahaaaaaa
AFacemarkedbyFea 2 years ago 20
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paletajamon 2 years ago
U want Tabs for this?! XD
u cant learn this from tabs, sorry...
dlpfinrod 2 years ago
tabs?! wooten has a tihng against tabs.
get his book. he has the song in notes on every page
livingflame3 2 years ago
Yep, tabs suck. Sheet music is a must. I wish there was more free sheet music tho.
chessmeister 2 years ago 2
Who needs sheet music?
LEARN IT BY EAR!!
ejlarsonstratford 2 years ago
Yeah, I agree, sheet music is too damn expensive!
spoofzilla 2 years ago 2
tabs are super, when they are correct, but it is hard to obtain the correct feel, dynamics and timing from tabs.. but ear is BEST for "ME" im an ear player. sheet music SUCKS to me. just my 2 cents... thank u
xdux 2 years ago 4
tab sucks...i agree.....that's why you should learn to read music...it's always great for a musician to have a great ear and while i agree it is more important to have a good ear but it's also good to learn to read real music
nycbassist76 2 years ago
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63splitback 2 years ago
He doesn't have a "Thing against tabs." I recently read words on his website from Vic himself that supported tabs. He was talking about how it's a good way to be able to find the positions you can't really find in sheet music. Like the location on the neck. I haven't used tabs in a long time but they are a big help for a beginner.
Romans10Verse9 2 years ago
once u get the hang of it its not that hard!!
Diegolive17 2 years ago 2
anyone know what key this is in?
nicktheninja222 2 years ago
its in Gm
Diegolive17 2 years ago 2
thanks!
nicktheninja222 2 years ago
This man saved my life. You see i layed dying of disease dispair and pain.. And his music brought joy and happines to me and i healed myself.....
whykatera81 2 years ago
Anybody know how this one's tuned?
Romans10Verse9 2 years ago
my guess is ADGC
nicktheninja222 2 years ago
E-A-D-G
standard tuning
ejlarsonstratford 2 years ago
Oh, I just guessed because I know that he uses A standard sometimes.
nicktheninja222 2 years ago
i saw vic playing this track solo in the tour with stanley clarke and marcus miller. athens theatre pallas. he played it even better. that was really sick. live and alone!
patsarida 3 years ago
it seems like vic plays everything better every single time he plays it... the man is a BEAST
Inkawgneegrow 3 years ago
this could quite possibly be one of the best pieces ive ever heard...is there any chance somebody has a tab?
Sam11786 3 years ago
This is the tune you get if you string together all the pieces of manuscript at the beginning of each chapter of Vic's book!!
Spudbass 3 years ago
elaborate on that, because i just bought his book and im really interested in learning his techniques. this guys amazing
jfudge099 3 years ago
At the beginning of each chapter of Vic's book "The Music Lesson", there's a picture of a bar of music that he was shown by his teacher. I wanted to know what that would sound like so I put them all together and it makes the song you just heard on that video!!
Spudbass 3 years ago
ha ha ha fancy that. Is his book good?
LokiNTB 3 years ago
VERY good, it completely opened my eyes to the various ways you can approach the same thing, and it's really good for formulating your own personal philosophy
Spudbass 3 years ago
please do not insult victor.. he is a revolutionary player that amzazes muscians all around the world. if you say his music sucks you have no respect for music at all. victor is truely amazing
stuartcolesmusic 3 years ago 6
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Inkawgneegrow 3 years ago
Well everyone's intitled to an opinion, I mean I think Victor is a genius. But some people don't think so and that doesn't mean they are wrong, it's just their opinion.
gcbradbury 3 years ago 3
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hey, those of you who like this song please check out my video "bass Freestyle." I guarantee you'll at least have an opinion on it (positive/negative) Thanks.
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BassFunk15 3 years ago
i saw Mr. Wooten live doing this song in the past weekend, and damn, it' totally amazing how he pulls it off! =D
formenthule 3 years ago 3
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he's good, but his music sucks. this song reminds me of a bad trip. the flecktones suck if you are gonna have a banjo and mandolin in your band play some fucking bluegrass
LicenseToDrill 3 years ago
who are you to judge others music? he pours emotion into all his songs. An opinion is fine but don't say shit like "if you are gonna have a banjo and mandolin in your band play some fucking bluegrass " you have no right. let people play what they want and deal with it. Clearly 2 grammies dosent equal a sucky band.
cryzen 3 years ago
Dont get too upset man...a lot of people now a days just dont understand what music is, and what she can say, regardless of what tools are used.
boxfordbassist 3 years ago
Don't diss their style. It's original. And maybe you've just had a few too many bad trips...
Romans10Verse9 3 years ago
agreed, people anymore simply look at music for what they portray it to be and if it is even remotely different they think its terrible, thats what differentiates a good musician from an ignorant one who's unwilling to learn anything new
jfudge099 3 years ago
That's exactly right man. Music is also seen as a sport now as well, where the fastest you can play and most strings you can break is representative of your skill.
You seem to have the right idea, please check out my videos of my band Ded Mark't if you have time
LokiNTB 3 years ago
i agree with you, although i am not saying that we arent not allowed to place a negative opinion or better said not like the piece we hear (exp. hard-style-death-techno ^^) but as a good musician you´d have to let go of prejudices and allow yourself to atleast listen to the music without criticism....i´ll admit i find it hard at times, especially when it comes to certain modern music styles
jeposiiva 2 years ago 2
do u play anything at all? do u have any idea the amount of time, dedication, and--to some degree--raw talent that's required to play something like them (wooten and/or flecktones)? and clearly ur brain isn't capable of processing complex compositions. the fact that u could even spell victor wooten to come in here and talk shit amazes me...
Inkawgneegrow 3 years ago 2
People are ignorant I suppose its a pity.
cryzen 3 years ago
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dudes gotta be prepubescent.
zion3179 3 years ago
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god i hate his tone
Jsingles589 3 years ago
this and everything on the album is what we were waiting for!!
coolguy132435 3 years ago 3
1:33 to 1:41 amazing
latinoheatttttt 3 years ago 2
awesome song
great photo too
thatboboguy 3 years ago
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yeah if by awesome you mean it makes you want to kill yourself
LicenseToDrill 3 years ago
dude what are you talking about?
thatboboguy 3 years ago
Victor Wooten sucks, just kidding he's the best in the world by far.
proude55 3 years ago
I shit my pants before I read the rest of you sentence...lol He is one of the best, but keep an open mind, hes not the only killin bass play out there!! He's more popular then most so many people think he's the best, but if you really check out some other guys you will see that there are allot of fish in the sea!!!
NobleLumpkin 3 years ago 3
my new favorite vic song!
namara87 3 years ago 3
buy the album its great this is track 4 but the rest of it is just as god maybe better
kr3wstu 3 years ago
definitely will...hopefully i can have him autograph it in Vegas next month at the SMV show.
And for all of you not going....go!!! It will be amazing!
namara87 3 years ago
im going to the one in new york it should be the best concert of all time
kr3wstu 3 years ago
wow, i love this!
foffilollipopp 3 years ago