I've just heard Victor performing with Peter Erskine in Budapest at a Jaco tribute concert. He sang the same tune and it was simply great (even better than what can be heard on this recording though it's not bad either I think). In my opinionhes the best living bassist of our time along with Marcus Miller and Brian Bromberg.
@Meola07 U are wrong Sir,Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Les claypool, Dave Schools,George Porter Jr, Louis Johnson, Paul Jackson all Of those Great bass players are Better Than VB, MM, and BB sorry to point it out but those three arnt that great Especially Marcus Miller He is just Boring He does The same thing every song It gets old after 2 songs
victor! at least get a singer to sing with you... ur voice is terrable! but u shud work at it man... thak got ur bass playing is not! GOSH victor bailry with vince mendoza.... WUUFFFF! absoulute cracking it up.
does anyone have the lyrics for this written down? im learning continuum for school (getting assessed) and im thinking learning the singing part for this song will really help..thankyou
I met Victor Bailey on his world tour in Australia....he was so cool and really took the time for a chat...it was a highlight of my life....then he stepped up with the "The Zawinul Syndicate"(RIP) and....now this was great, he did this live too...with a standing applause from our best...cause he is the best too...
dm i love this song!!!! when i first heard him do this i couldnt believe it!!!!!! its great being a musician!!!!! and pour your heart out musically every night for different peopel
What about Mark Burgess, Curt Smith, Aimee Mann, and Johnette Napolitano? I think these guys are great as well, granted in other genres. I think everyone in their own right is great, that's what music is all about. You make something and someone somewhere is going to like it.
That's one of the most beautiful things about this art. Total freedom.
The fact that he is Victor Bailey doesn't mean you're not allowed to say he doesn't sing very well in this video. I respect this guy and love his playing, but I still think that his singing isn't great. Am I insulting this guy ? No, I'm just giving my opinion. Peace dude !
At least he sings. The greatest bassissts dont really sing. Wooten, Myung, Flea, even Pastorius himself, mostly dont even sing. At least this guy sings while he plays. And I think its' a great tribute. Pastorius was one of the greatests in bass history. Hands-down! There are many like him but there can be only ONE Jaco Pastorius.
actually victor wooten the greatest on your list sings while he plays, and now solo artist, old primus frontman les claypool sings, both amazing basists and singers(i dont know how great of singers, but singers none the less
wow, read my comment again. "the guy can play." i was first exposed to Bailey about five years ago, so yes, i know who he is. YOU should read before posting. i don't give a shit what he can play or who he has played with - it doesn't guarantee that everything he does is going to be good.
Well ok! "The guy can play" - is not correct statement about this bassist or other great bassists.
P.S. You should give a shit about what he can play and who he has played with - thats the main difference between you and him - he play with Madonna ect., but you are . . . . . . . . Oh let me think.... 0 ( zero ) nothing!
A. you just stated my OPINION was not "correct." good going you elitist dipshit, but that's what makes it an opinion - it's SUBJECTIVE, therefore not wrong.
B. i'm 20 years old and have been playing 5 years. no shit i haven't done what he has. i'd say i have quite a bit of time left.
Idiot. Victor Bailey is a great bass player. That being said, these lyrics as well as the singing are dumb. What does him playing with Madonna have to do with anything? Victor Bailey has accomplished much more as a bass player, than playing Madonna's crap. The only reason he'd do that is for money.
yo victor bailey is great....but this is just embarrassing....almost as embarrassing as "me and my bass guitar" or "bassically yours". I'm an electric bass player and i really don't understand why the bass community is really the place where theres music like this. Can you picture an upright bass player singing "did you know who Bottessini was?" over a bottessini piece? NO, you can't. C'mon bass players...enough of this
Christ, did he really need to add lyrics to that song, and just blatantly follow the medal? And for God's sake, I wish his lyrics were a bit more generic.
this rocks guys! i love it
nscloud29 1 year ago
Great bassist, but his vocals are awful... =|
taufoofar 1 year ago
Jaco would turn in his grave.....
Mathiasthorp 1 year ago
@Mathiasthorp I dont think VIctor was a good replacment for jaco He just isnt the same and isnt as good and I agree That jaco would turn in his grave
LoverOf60sAndFlutes 10 months ago
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Jaco would turn in his grave.....
Mathiasthorp 1 year ago
Jaco would turn in his grave.....
Mathiasthorp 1 year ago
muy bueno markitos venite asi lo tokas aca ke te sale sarpado a vos abrazo
guillear12 1 year ago
I've just heard Victor performing with Peter Erskine in Budapest at a Jaco tribute concert. He sang the same tune and it was simply great (even better than what can be heard on this recording though it's not bad either I think). In my opinionhes the best living bassist of our time along with Marcus Miller and Brian Bromberg.
Meola07 1 year ago
@Meola07 U are wrong Sir,Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Les claypool, Dave Schools,George Porter Jr, Louis Johnson, Paul Jackson all Of those Great bass players are Better Than VB, MM, and BB sorry to point it out but those three arnt that great Especially Marcus Miller He is just Boring He does The same thing every song It gets old after 2 songs
LoverOf60sAndFlutes 10 months ago
Victor's singing kind of reminds me of my own......a bit lacking however it just needs a little vocal coaching and tonal excercises, etc.,
Khaliyl19 2 years ago
Oh Mr Bailey, you needn't sing anymore! you sound great without the voice. spare us your trite lyrics and less-than-stellar voice
jrobinso 2 years ago 2
victor! at least get a singer to sing with you... ur voice is terrable! but u shud work at it man... thak got ur bass playing is not! GOSH victor bailry with vince mendoza.... WUUFFFF! absoulute cracking it up.
bassbiglik0 2 years ago
does anyone have the lyrics for this written down? im learning continuum for school (getting assessed) and im thinking learning the singing part for this song will really help..thankyou
jacksonthewart 3 years ago
the lyrics are written inside the booklet of victor bailey's album "low blow".
tilman79 2 years ago
I met Victor Bailey on his world tour in Australia....he was so cool and really took the time for a chat...it was a highlight of my life....then he stepped up with the "The Zawinul Syndicate"(RIP) and....now this was great, he did this live too...with a standing applause from our best...cause he is the best too...
GrantSmithBass 3 years ago
dm i love this song!!!! when i first heard him do this i couldnt believe it!!!!!! its great being a musician!!!!! and pour your heart out musically every night for different peopel
whykatera81 3 years ago
Is their a full version somewhere?
mryellow123 3 years ago
i respect him and really appreciate his bass playing but i cant stand what he's done with this.
vewsong 3 years ago 2
danm... too short...where's the impro part...
where's the cake? :-D
jazzz65 3 years ago
this is the gayest thing i have heard in my life
conradlingpinkinson 3 years ago
Do you know who Jaco was?
If you don't then sure it's gay.
If you do then it's the most fitting of tributes to the most brilliant person to live in the last 100 years.
mryellow123 3 years ago
Jaco sang also do you still think its gay.
arnbassbaritone 3 years ago
Tight vid..........
tupapa88 3 years ago
What about Mark Burgess, Curt Smith, Aimee Mann, and Johnette Napolitano? I think these guys are great as well, granted in other genres. I think everyone in their own right is great, that's what music is all about. You make something and someone somewhere is going to like it.
That's one of the most beautiful things about this art. Total freedom.
modsleix6 3 years ago
good bassist... not an awesome singer
adrian5b 4 years ago
First. He is a great musician and great composer!!! Not simply bass player....and he is also great singer!!!
Second.I do not know that they are people,that dare to judge a so wonderful musician?
WAKE UP DUDE!!! HE IS VICTOR BAILEY !!! PROVIDE MORE RESPECT TO HIM!!! Peace dude
killi0tkilli 4 years ago 2
sure... whatever man, he is a good bassist and that's his stuff
adrian5b 4 years ago 2
totally agreed. He's out of tune sometime.
rozebabyolifantje 3 years ago
The fact that he is Victor Bailey doesn't mean you're not allowed to say he doesn't sing very well in this video. I respect this guy and love his playing, but I still think that his singing isn't great. Am I insulting this guy ? No, I'm just giving my opinion. Peace dude !
pulsingdrums 4 years ago 2
At least he sings. The greatest bassissts dont really sing. Wooten, Myung, Flea, even Pastorius himself, mostly dont even sing. At least this guy sings while he plays. And I think its' a great tribute. Pastorius was one of the greatests in bass history. Hands-down! There are many like him but there can be only ONE Jaco Pastorius.
musicispower84 4 years ago
he can get a good singer and focus on the bass... anyway I respect the guy
adrian5b 4 years ago
Yeah and that's cool but I respect him even more for doing both. Respect is all you need.
musicispower84 4 years ago
actually victor wooten the greatest on your list sings while he plays, and now solo artist, old primus frontman les claypool sings, both amazing basists and singers(i dont know how great of singers, but singers none the less
costa7777 4 years ago
I respect Wooten because of his bass playing not because of his voice
adrian5b 3 years ago
Yeah victor and jaco actually did sing
arnbassbaritone 3 years ago
what about mark king and geddy lee
canvoodoo 3 years ago
wooten, miller and so many others sing too...
edwins1728 3 years ago
Fojeda1 that is the funniest idea ever, I just imagined a dude singing over the famous concerto in B.
Do you know who
Could I show you
Do you know who Bottesini was?
roscoehop 4 years ago
True! lyrics is strange and bit stupid, but he should be respected of his great job.
yes it would be strange if pianist sings "Do you know who Corea is?"
Reinholdb 4 years ago
that was awful. the guy can play, (although not in this video), but he sure can't write lyrics...or sing them...
Naut 4 years ago
Well I guess you don't know who he is right?
He have played for many the best musicians like Madonna ect.
You should read more before posting!
Reinholdb 4 years ago
wow, read my comment again. "the guy can play." i was first exposed to Bailey about five years ago, so yes, i know who he is. YOU should read before posting. i don't give a shit what he can play or who he has played with - it doesn't guarantee that everything he does is going to be good.
Naut 4 years ago
Well ok! "The guy can play" - is not correct statement about this bassist or other great bassists.
P.S. You should give a shit about what he can play and who he has played with - thats the main difference between you and him - he play with Madonna ect., but you are . . . . . . . . Oh let me think.... 0 ( zero ) nothing!
Have a good day :D
Reinholdb 4 years ago
P.S. Why does hell you replay to my comment what I replayed to "KillerFridge" In page 3. Crap...
No offense what wasn't to you at all. Read KillerFridge comment in 3rd page.
Peace man!
KillerFridge this was for you...
Reinholdb 4 years ago
A. you just stated my OPINION was not "correct." good going you elitist dipshit, but that's what makes it an opinion - it's SUBJECTIVE, therefore not wrong.
B. i'm 20 years old and have been playing 5 years. no shit i haven't done what he has. i'd say i have quite a bit of time left.
C. you're not a particularly bright individual.
Naut 4 years ago
Idiot. Victor Bailey is a great bass player. That being said, these lyrics as well as the singing are dumb. What does him playing with Madonna have to do with anything? Victor Bailey has accomplished much more as a bass player, than playing Madonna's crap. The only reason he'd do that is for money.
nuthinbutnet2323 4 years ago
Nice. I saw him play this live once.
DaveGrossmanSoloBass 4 years ago
fojeda1 and others: I realy don´t know what are you talking about... Try to listen not only this song...
Jeoreo 4 years ago
Who's critiquing??? Typical wannabes!!!!
timpalau78 4 years ago
yo victor bailey is great....but this is just embarrassing....almost as embarrassing as "me and my bass guitar" or "bassically yours". I'm an electric bass player and i really don't understand why the bass community is really the place where theres music like this. Can you picture an upright bass player singing "did you know who Bottessini was?" over a bottessini piece? NO, you can't. C'mon bass players...enough of this
fojeda1 4 years ago
weird
FingerStyler15 4 years ago
Christ, did he really need to add lyrics to that song, and just blatantly follow the medal? And for God's sake, I wish his lyrics were a bit more generic.
lummond 4 years ago
Man that was the strangest thing i have heard for time. all out of tune an shit.
andreasswarfeld 4 years ago
Nice lyrics...
Good stuff.
ACUTEFAILURE 4 years ago
I can't criticize this! I only can tell that Victor Bailey is doing a pretty darn good job honouring Jaco, this way!
Bendoengbanaang 4 years ago
please put more of victor bailey someone know were i can see videos? este (negro la tiene rre clarinete)
busccini 4 years ago
Victor Bailey - Bottom's up!!! If you can find it, get it!!! That's how good he is!!!
raversano1 4 years ago
everybody's a critic. let's see some of u do better!!at anything...not just bass.
codia12 5 years ago
cheesy or not, i think its a genuine tribute from one great bass player to another. its as simple as that.
TheDudeQ 5 years ago
that is mega cheesy lyrics
bassist13 5 years ago
these have got to be some of the cheesiest lyrics ever thought up
mstott25 5 years ago
With so many people who ripped Jaco off, I really wish that Jaco could've heard this simple tribute!
BMGecko 5 years ago
I'm suprised that he can play it so well even though hes been fucked up by drugs!
KillerFridge 5 years ago
Victory... What a man. Low Blow was one of his best works by far!
portnoyisthebest 5 years ago
Victor is an amazing bass player... and that's a pretty cool hommage.
andreandreeee 5 years ago
No disrespect cuz this guy can obviously play but let's just say he should stick to strictly bass....if you know what I mean.
synch333ronized 5 years ago
Hey, hey... , no bull shit here! Just take it easy. This is Victor Bailey, dude. If you dont mind.
Regards
califdefunk 5 years ago
cool
minus5 5 years ago
neat! I was sitting about 5 feet away from vic when this was filmed!
notabando 5 years ago
love that jaco tune
rulitopechocho 5 years ago
Sweetness brutus the barber baby!
turboface 5 years ago
amazing you got to love it
poulter5150 5 years ago