Victor van Kampen plays watermelon man.

[Blues251]

nice playing

[Jazzguts]

@Blues251 Thanks check out my Channel and latest Vid-Polka Dots and Moonbeams,greets Vic.

[AmundLauritzen]

When someone plays as good as this, it is usually the combination of hard work and a natural musical sensibility, and a love for jazz music. I keep coming back to your channel to hear more. Best regards from your Norwegian friend.

[Jazzguts]

@AmundLauritzen You got it all right my friend,a sharp analyses, a great Xmas and inspirational 2012,Vic.

[MrCozdude]

Victor van Kampen is The Watermelon Man!

[Jazzguts]

@MrCozdude Victor sells music and the watermelonman watermelons,there is a difference,LOL,Vic.

[TropicalPriest]

Amazing playing. I feel like Wayne's World, "we are not worthy!"

[Jazzguts]

@TropicalPriest Thank you, I don't know Waynes world,is that a movie or something? greetings Vic.

[makasoona34]

great playing like always!

[Jazzguts]

@makasoona34 Thanks, glad you tuned in,cheers Vic.

[jamestdawson]

Very soulful playing! Many thanks for posting these videos!

[Jazzguts]

@jamestdawson Thank you, I like the word "Soulful" because that's exactly what I'm after,that's why I dig the Blues,greetings-Vic.

[ericrob2112]

i was on a Lenny Breau video reading coments and a guy said lenny is good but nothing like Victor VanKampen... so im here! lol i mean Vic is prety good but.. Lenny is the man.

[Jazzguts]

@ericrob2112 Lenny is a fantastic player and you're right I'm glad I can stand in in his shadow. I personally would never compare my playing to his,but I see other people do, greetings Vic.

[azpmoksuhgf]

hey Vic so pro dont "retire" as your past comment may infer

where doing this for class and teacher just said for now to just use Fblues

and i learnt it all over neck do you have any other scales or ideas

and im getting my first electric guitar "ive been using my friends'"

do you have any thoughts for around 1000 for jazz guitar or primarily

i can use for both jazz and other common genres thanks so much

[Jazzguts]

@azpmoksuhgf Thanks I'll die on stage man, try F mixolydian, Bb mixolydian and C mixolydian and solo through those scales,that will keep you chewing for a while,greets Vic.

[musik5048]

Just wanted to say how very much I enjoy your playing, easy-laid back style and musicality! When I retire (hopefully this year....I want to study what you do! Thanks again, and please, don't stop posting!

[Jazzguts]

@musik5048 Thank you very much, very fine getting these reactions, I wont stop but I'll be posting less,only when I have something really worthwhile to mention,remember I've got 174 Video's out,my time to retire is also coming near.LOL,Vic.

[dushiemcbag]

amazing work

[Jazzguts]

@dushiemcbag Thanks it's great my older work is not forgotten in this great Music hay stack on YT,cheers Vic.

[dushiemcbag]

@Jazzguts no way its amazing i wish i could find out how you played it, feel free to check out some of my stuff, its not exactly as smooth as this though

[Jazzguts]

@dushiemcbagI will, it's a coincidence yesterday I made the decission not to do Tabs and scores for Youtubers anymore, I got many requests in the past for scores,spent hours of work doing it and nobody's willing to pay a little fee, a strange mentality.Don't people pay for their groceries? cheers Vic.

[HotForStringz]

on what key is this song? BTW very nice cover loved ur improvisations :)

[Jazzguts]

@HotForStringz It's a Blues in F7,thanks for the comment,Vic.

[leeeo34]

Hello how did you get thi part ? i d like to play this song like you , can you help ? sorry i'm french not good for english

[Jazzguts]

@leeeo34 Hi,I advise you to purchase a "Band in a box" program (software) check it out on Internet,so you can create your own backing tracks in a very user-friendly way,greetings Vic.

[leolechat7]

un vrai plaisir

[Jazzguts]

leo merci beaucoup,glad you liked it,Vic.

[carlitojonesius]

nice! Its helpfull for me watching your videos cause I have to learn these songs for university. Your stuff is nice to listen to and you play the changes like a pro. Do you know anywhere on the net I can find a backing track for this song?

[Jazzguts]

Hi carlito,thanks for nice comment,glad to be of help, I would suggest to purchase a new "band in a box" program, it's very user friendly and so you can make your own backing tracks in a simple way and you won't be depending on others,all the best.

[shanebai]

ya good stuff, way more helpful than tabs!

[Jazzguts]

shanebai, thanks, using the ears is always the best way,Vic.

[acefireburst]

5 Stars! :)

[Jazzguts]

@acefireburst thanks for your shining stars,Vic.

[piopio1991]

nice!...

[PartyYouGuys]

Sounds fantastic! :)

[Jazzguts]

thanks Party, party a little for me to cheers Vic. :)

[JazzMinor5]

That was awesome! Brilliant guitar playing.

I recently uploaded a video of myself playing some improv to Watermelon man. It'd be great if I could get your input on it, and maybe some advice. Thanx and keep making videos.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jazz, I'll have a listen and give comment, Vic.

[davidmol7]

You are really good!

Congratulations and thank you for giving us this beautiful music.

GO JAZZ!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks davidmol7,keepin the Jazz alive brother, join the Club,greets Vic.

[MusiqueLivresPatrie]

Quite impressive, well done! (sorry I don't speak Holland language). Congratulations from France

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Patrie, your english is quite well so I understand,tres bien mon Ami,salut Vic.

[rsix3]

You are always great..... Congratulations dear Vic.... smoothly and warm....

A Jazz Friend From Colombia.

Andres

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Andres, for your great and sympathetic comment,always you're welcome to enjoy my other Jazz-Blues material,greetings from Holland,Vic.

[mcubau]

Hi Victor!

Great stuff as always. Really inspiring and useful.

Could you explain a little what you are doing in your melody arrangement? Thank you so much.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks mcubau, well there's a little accompany riff that Hancock used that I use here as well that's nice and groovy,furthermore I've harmonized the melody with chords and added nice color-notes like 7-9 to the chords to add interest, chord voicings should always be appropriate for

the melody,greets Vic.

[enginjass]

cool!

[clapt0n0wnz]

very cool.. my highschool jazz band is playing this tomorrow

[Jazzguts]

Lot's of success with playing,it's a great little tune to jam on,maybe you can get some ideas from my Vid, all the best,greets Vic.

[gent30x]

Amazing Stuff!! I just started to play the guitar for fun, after 10 years. So after ,the fun and battling with 3 power chords.

It s a great joy to listen and watch your playing on the frets. Great timing and touch there. So smooth and easy going. 6 stars. Thanks for lightning the world. Smiles and greetings from Scandinavian. Have fun in the sun!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,gent30x great words,"lightning the World" it's certainly true if more people would spend time in Arts(whatever discipline) this world would certainly have another Image. Succes with your playing man,be hearing from you,Victor.

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

i have to say, what is up with herbie hancock? has he got some sort of addiction to fruits? Watermelon man, Cantuloupe island, you name it. great!

[Jazzguts]

Yeah Max,now you mention it,that's true, I like his small tasteful compositions, mostly simple but always with a unexpected wink, do you know his work with the "Headhunters" incredible Funky,very good Stuff,greets Vic.

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

ill find it

[HecChavez]

muy bien desarrollado el tema

[Jazzguts]

Gracias Hector, aqui el tema es acompajado con cuerdas,cuando tocas con solamente bajo hay un sonido fuerte. Saludos Victor.

[aretherenamesleft9]

Wow dat je spaans kan. Dat wist ik niet...

[Jazzguts]

Hi are therenames.. Spanje is mijn 2e land,een heerlijke plek om te zijn,vandaar Espanol,groetjes Vic.

[sscheldt]

New subscriber here..you have to stop you're killing me..understated clean lines with perfect bite on the blue notes. I'm working on a jazz/blues approach in my playing and this is inspirational without being overwhelming. Would love to here some comments on you improv approach. Thank you for sharing your skills and talent.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your nice comment,sscheldt and thanks for subscribing. Yeah man I love the Blues,it's something I can come home too, it was always my first inspiration. I guess the main difference with straight forward Blues is that I mix different types of scales that are possible on these chords.Greets Vic.

[adolfodeboeck]

hey vict the chords over the intro are great,and a question:you changed the originals mics of the guitar?

[Jazzguts]

Thanks adolf, yeah I changed the original pickups for "seymour Duncans" and because I used to do studio work I put a Strat pickup in the Middle for that thin single coil sound,greets Vic.

[dziepiejazz]

like your blues licks very much on this one, great job Vic!

[Jazzguts]

Gladly done man,this is a neat little tune to get your chops together.greets,see you on the Tube,greets Vic.

[gle3105]

Hi Victor, Great groove !!! Well done. I'm trying to emulate. I've been watching your videos and have very much enjoyed what I have heard. Truly love the "tube". I thank it for bring you to my home. Love Naudo too!

Greg USA

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Greg,yes the Tube is really connecting , it's a great place to contact people exchange ideas,ask questions,if you have any,be my guest,glad you liked my groove,Victor.

[ronpurser]

Wish I could play this like you--with nice chord changes you work into it

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Ron, also for subscribing,enjoy my work and I'll be hearing from you,greets Victor.

[1arrya]

Great feel and tone. Is it possible to post the tune "Sugar" on Youtube? I would like to hear your interpretation.

Thanks for the Watermellon Man.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,first I got an instruction Vid to make then some Jazz Standards but I'll certainly keep Sugar in mind,thanks for watching and commenting,greets Victor.

[Lynton762]

I love it. Very smooth and mellow. Excellent job Victor

[Jazzguts]

Thank you, for dropping by and enjoying my music,greetings Victor.

[HecChavez]

gran vercion amigo muy bien saludos

[Jazzguts]

Gracias Hector,saludos Victor.

[Jazzguts]

This was before my Mac-Core 2 period(got a much better video image now) but it would be nice if you would comment on the Music instead of only Image,Victor.

[freddym223]

oh yeah.hell yeah.i could lisen to this all night long.and i may!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks fred,what's Jazz without Blues,I love the blues Man, there's always inspiration in that,glad you liked it,greetings Vic.

[Jazzguts]

Read my introduction in my "Inbox"and you'll find out what my filosophy is,takes a kind of "Zen" attitude to continue with Jazz and improvised music in general,thanks for commenting.

[stvolo]

Love this kinda music wish it was more in focus I'm subscribing Vivctor keep 'em coming

[tibbytabby75]

GREAT!!!!