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olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1742 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 6:56 am: | |
I caught Victors show at the HOB in Dallas Thursday night. Victors is flat out cool that's all there is to it. Great show, the sound wasn't real good but the venue had more to do with that than anything else. Anthony Wellington was playing bass with him too and that cat has some great chops as well. If you get a chance to see him and haven't before, I highly recommend it. On a side note, I was looking over Victor's web site and was checking out his gear page. I found this statement to pretty interesting. (Victor listing his other basses. "I also have quite a few other basses that I use from time to time. They include a new Fodera 6-string Monarch, a NYC 4-string, Kubicki Factor, Keith Roscoe 5-String, an Alembic Series 1 (my first 'good' bass), Ken Lawrence nylon-string tenor, a Nechville "Banjo Bass', and a couple of upright acoustic basses. I'd have to agree with him about his first 'good' bass. olie |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1743 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 6:59 am: | |
I apologize for my typo in the title, "Wootten" oops. I meant Wooten. Dave if you could correct that for me I would be grateful. Olie |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6185 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 7:58 am: | |
I've seen him with the Flecktones and with his own band; very different shows, both quite enjoyable. And yes, when I say him fronting his own band, the bass was lost and muffled in the PA mix until just after the second set started. Then it was as if someone else had taken over the board, and Victor's bass sounded great the rest of the evening. |
keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin
Post Number: 1379 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 4:32 am: | |
He also owns the "school days alembic" stanley clarke gave it to him upon meeting & being blown away at this kid! |
keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin
Post Number: 1380 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 4:36 am: | |
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/13503.html?1106073887 |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1636 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 5:20 am: | |
From Mica's post on Keavin's link... "Victor's dad bought him a Series I when he was 13 years old " When I was about 13 my dad helped my choose some wood from my grandad's timber supply and encouraged me to get a part time job so I could afford the parts needed to build my first bass;-( I've only seen Victor with the Flecktones and I much prefer that setting to his solo albums. Graeme |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1749 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 5:04 pm: | |
This isn't the Dallas show, BUT!, this is a good solo. Tasteful, articulate, dynamic, melodic and just plain ol’ nice to listen to. Victor The title is misleading though. Olie (Message edited by olieoliver on February 11, 2008) |
artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 289 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 6:48 am: | |
I caught Victor's show in Greenville, SC last night. Great show! Victor's technique is so interesting and right on! The band was sharp as could be including Reggie and Joe Wooten. I had the pleasure of seeing it from the sound booth and meeting the band afterwards. Thanks for a great show! |
keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h
Post Number: 970 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8:11 am: | |
I've got my tickets for March, 28th. Saw him this past fall with the Flecktones and he was great. Keith |
georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 404 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 12:00 pm: | |
Phenomenal player!! But, Where is the beauty of tone?? Am I missing something? G |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6215 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 3:00 pm: | |
Personally, I think he has a very nice tone. For instance, I think that this sounds pretty good. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6216 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 3:03 pm: | |
And this sounds pretty nice as well. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6217 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 3:17 pm: | |
And this sounds pretty nice as well. So, I'm thinking maybe you're not "missing" anything; but perhaps it's just that people have different perceptions of beauty. Or perhaps you're listening through computer speakers; that could be it! |