AMS Exclusive Tony Levin Performance - Slap Bass
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2015
- AMS Exclusive Bass Performance from Bassist/Composer Tony Levin featuring an innovative slap style. See more from Tony and Ampeg Gear at AMS. bit.ly/AMS_TonyLevinAmpeg_yt
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This is REAL music played by a real musician. It does not require extensive production and effects.
It's a shame that some people will judge Tony by this and the other AMS video. He never was a solo player. He's the kind of bass player who lays down a deep, beautiful foundation for other musicians to build upon. Anybody interested in listening to Tony at the top of his game should hear both Bozzio Levin Stevens albums, where he shines way more than with Liquid Tension Experiment.
+gringochucha ive seen him play live with Anderson wakeman bruford and how in 89 the hole show he had these on his fingers
+Damon Briggs Ya, too bad they didn't video him with the band officially. Although there is some rehearsal videos of ABWH with Levin on RUclips. Tony's very talented and tasteful, and well-rounded, being able to mesh well with a variety of other artists and styles. I particularly like his playing with Robbie Robertson. "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" has some great lines, for example, and there's an SNL performance that's available on Vivo or whatever it's called, I think.
Tony got sick on the AWBH tour and Jeff Berlin ended up on the bass for the filmed performance they released on Laserdisc and later DVD. They hardly show Jeff at all, though.
Funnily, Jeff Berlin DIDN'T KNOW he was on that recording. When I gave him the Live CD to sign, he looked really confused and didn't believe me until he read the credits. :)
I suppose so... but you are correct, he definitely is not a soloist.
What would be wrong with "judging Tony" for this? Its just a 2-1/2 minute little piece of demonstration. Please. Its not even titled.
He is an innovator, and has recorded some timeless tracks. Respect to the man!
Tony is a beast of a musician all around.
disagree
@@TimTrOn3000 how, or why may I ask. Have you seen his other bands and his amazing fretless albums
@@TimTrOn3000 His work with King Crimson proves that you're wrong. Just the bass on Sleepless alone proves you wrong.
He played on John Lennon's Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey.
@@TimTrOn3000 your insane, he's got albums of bass that are so technical it's insane
Tony always gives 110% to every performance and recording. His work on Big Time inspired these Funk Fingers. I think one of his uncredited breakthroughs is his aggressive use of compression. I personally love that, especially on the Chapman Stick, but on bass as well. The heavy attack is characteristic of his tone.
Tony is just awesome. Easily one of the most versatile players in the business..rock, pop, whatever
One of the absolute best bassists ever.
He is the reason I bought a fretless when I heard LTE it changed my life!!!! Inspired me so much!!
Do you know Mick Karn?
@@HectorLopez-ct3kq mick karn is phenomenal!!! the greatest bassist to ever live
After I listened to LTE I never passed a drug test again
He's the reason I bought an electric upright bass. Those heavy bowed parts on Thrak...!
One of the most innovative bass players of all time
This man is incredible! World Class!
Drumstick bass, my friends...the man is a Master
Amazing. Tony is the king!
His work speak for itself
Tony is amazing in every aspect.
That was crazy creative! What a legend! :D
Oh what a player. I love bass music
This is originally how he did that breakout riff in Peter Gabriel's "Big Time". Originally he used wooden drumsticks.
@Sadistic Surgeon yeah but it was Manu Katché on drumsticks when they were messing around in the hotel room, trying to replicate Marotta's work on Big Time. but you were close enough.
and on 'Sleepless' by King Crimson. ruclips.net/video/p9OjX0fwR6s/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/y6sbqXckFZs/видео.html
You do know that most people on here have NO idea what you guyare talkingabout? It's like somekind of BS secret club.
@Doron Beit-Halahmi Yes, but it will take some time for your index and middle fingers as it's kinda weighty. You practically need to adjust your technique to make sure it can sound consistent whenever you hit those strings as I got a pair myself (the same red pair Tony uses, which has some fiberglass coating on the tips to give a more brighter sound).
Thnaks for sharing this video !
LUV IT
I want a pair!! I'll be getting some after Xmas
# Innovative , # Inspirational , most influetial bassplayer , for me , for Decades!!
Great...nice...thanks for share
Tony plays with Funk Fingers , amazing percussive sound
Freddy Krueger approves this!
Hahahaha maaan!
And Edward Scissorhands..
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I started doing this with a little wooden dowel I found years before I ever heard of Tony, great minds think a like?
He's one awesome slap bassist🎶🙂
Levin=Top genius bass players of the 20-21st centuries.
Master of the masters of the masters.
One of the best ever. In the same row as just for example Jack Bruce an John Entwistle.
Calm your tits
Bass is a sort of percussive instrument. In fact, together with drums conform what is call rhythm section in an ensemble. This demonstration of Tony abilities here, let the newcomer why he has gained that solid reputation is has. Personally I've followed his work in progressive area which is my area. Working with Peter Gabriel and lots of other musicians of prog rock. He still is part of King Crimson, the most know and evolutive band of progressive rock.
I love what Tony have done in King Crimson since the album Discipline (1981) until today.
He is the reference for lots of admirer of the Stick Bass, he had developed this kind of instrument that gives that bass player a more soloist approach. Just listen to his stick bass demonstration in this AMS series.
Formidable bass player and extremely versatile.
This guy has bassed for the greats... he's awesome... this is just funnin' around.
Glen Denig - bassed???
Lo amo!
That sound!
The edward scissorhands of bass.
If i played with finger sticks i would definitely hit all the strings by accident. Tony is a rare genius😎💎
Bass master!
Best bassiste
The greatest LIVING bass player!
Well, definitely great, but I'd say Geddy and Jack Bruce are better. But you can't go wrong with any of them.
Geddy maybe but he is much better than the excellent Jack Bruce. I miss the John (the Ox) Entwhistle and Chris (Fish) Squires
RobRoy: I saw Jack about 15 years ago, and grudgingly admitted he was better than Geddy. But, I think since then, Geddy has improved and surpassed him.
Not at all in my opinion. Not even in the ballpark. He is very good with a band, but he is no soloist.
Geddy Lee and Guy Pratt are better, but Tony is very much up there.
Good yeah!!!!!
He's good!
YES
Tony is phenomenal. I don't think any other bass player has played with more bands from 1970 to present. You can connect Tony to more bands than any other musician on Earth save, perhaps, Frank Zappa.
Tony created some of the most iconic bass lines ever, and indeed has played with so many, but the honors for most bands probably goes to Lee Sklar (whose youtube channel is fablulous). Maybe Carol Kaye if one goes pre-1970.
@@BenLittauer - I won't deny that Lee has been around too, but I would honestly have to tally both to know for sure. Oh, and I was referring to indirect connections too. Not just bands Tony has played in.
@@DavidLazarus You bet. Not a competition to be sure. They're both great musicians and also great people, it seems. And I certainly prefer the complexity and innovation that Tony has brought to his playing: funk fingers, stick, etc. But both are always playing in service to the music.
@@BenLittauer - Definitely!
I’m watching this because I just bought a set of Funk Fingers. Not as easy as he makes it look.
Tony is playing a thing called Rods. I think he invented these for more impact on the heavy bass string parts in Crimson and Gabriels music.
That was tight. One day I will get a Stingray.
Great Deceiver.
Wrong Bassist bud
Ok. I never heard of a "Chapman Stick" before I finally did a search for what it was. Before I found out what it actually was, THIS is what I pictured. 😁
ruclips.net/video/AGdUlRRQm4Y/видео.html
Does anyone know if he's using these on flats or rounds, I feel like the 'slap' sound would be easily accentuated by these on rounds but would take more effort to get it on flats
Rounds.
It is similarkkkk
Does anyone know which Ampeg pedal he's using?
Yes, its the Ampeg SCR-DI Preamp pedal....here is a video about it ruclips.net/video/st4zi-JYASI/видео.html
I always wear a 3 piece suit to practice too.
Anyone know what the song he's playing is? Wild guess... something of King Crimson?
Funk Fingers?
It's the technique he created for Peter Gabriel's "Big Time".
Sleepless
😎👍
I don't play bass anymore however the Stingray is the best looking bass by far
He's the is orignal Mr. Hold My Beer
I glued 4 toothbrushes to my fingers, went out and bought a bass, why don't I sound like this guy?
The wrong brand of toothbrushes
Hello do you know where i can buy funk fingers ?
Expanding Hands Music Has Them. The Website is crappy though
That's cool! Accuracy: I'm sure it's necessary
Tasty,.
the funkfingers..sells em on his site papabear
I've never seen that technique before
He invented the 'funk fingers
I bet he plays the fuck out of the Seinfeld Theme!
I think I might have to kick my roommate out of the house because it turns out he is a HUGE bassist. He doesn't play the instrument, but he really hates guys who do. (thank you ladies and gentlemen, I'm here all week)
Noting wrong with being a bassist, just wait until the reparations start, you heard it here first....I'm here all week too.
Those funk fingers are super mega (if that’s even a phrase😂😂)
Is this not an Ani Difranco song ?
The Chris & Kevin Song
prosthetic weapons of bass destruction .
Curious method but cool
Heisenberg rocks!
Never bass slapping have been so handy...
This is anything But handy. Imagine the muting you Need to do to Not Slam into unwanted Low Strings
This kid aint half bad, a few more years practice and he should be able to score some gigs.
Half man half bass all groove
Finglongers!
Tony Levin is Jesus Christ. His playing is the lamb without spot.
Seinfeld!
Funk Fingers
E.T
Still a little bit time lapse that needs a faster response
all this on a sub
I’m convinced now that slap is the way to go, you can here the awkwardness here and there from using those things. More control, more ergonomic to slap
So, I'm not the only one who does this with various "makeshift apparatuses"?
Double bass? This man just playing a Double Rhythm
Interesting. I didn't know Freddy Krueger had a moustache
Lmao
He should not play a solo......but he is a great band player
His wife has no complaints either.
Tony Levin festival prog'sud ruclips.net/video/1LOdLRo_fUY/видео.html
Las uñas de Rosalía.
That'd be crazy if his fingers were really that long 😳
No shit 😂
he could kill so much better just with his reguar fingers
That is not slap bass, it's called "funk finger's". You don't see those things on his fingers?
Hahaha he has the chicken fingers
Davie504 and John Myung would never use any tools in slapping the bass.
No one asked
They both have no feel in their playing
Who Cares Go Back to your cave you Bass snob
РУССКИЕ！！！！
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkllllllkk
So that’s how he got the sound for that sleepless bass line
Sleepless actually predates the Funk Fingers. That was just regular slapping (though he did use them starting in the '90s).
Actually nope
I want fink finger so bad for my MM bongo
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*In an age where youtube is full of bass prodigies, all learning from and improving on each other, this guy playing the same lick for three minutes doesn't really seem to cut it, even if he is Tony Levin.*
Remind me how many of these prodigies were picked to play by Lennon, Bowie, Gabriel, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, Yes, and God knows who else. A bassist cannot be judged purely by his technique; musicianship, and the ability to work off the other guys, is key.
@@simonholloway3652 There are a lot of factory workers who go into work and do their jobs well every day assembling cars and whatnot. That doesn't make them inspiring. It just makes them a good employee. I get that Levin gets the job done, but I'm interested in more than that. I want the guy who's innovating, expressing himself, and pushing the genre forward. Not doing a job. But props to Levin for making a living.
@@andybaldman "I want the guy who's innovating, expressing himself, and pushing the genre forward."
Listen to Levin on King Crimson's 80s stuff like Three of a Perfect Pair. there you will find some of the most innovative sounds ever made by a bassist. Or the beauty of his playing on "I do it for your love' by Paul Simon. With Gabriel he got massively into effects and funky fingers. Plus there's the Chapman Stick, of which as far as I know he's the acknowledged master ..... you're talking about one of the greatest exponents of his instrument on the planet! Flash Harry slap merchants really don't warrant comparison. They're two a penny.
Tony is not much of a solo player but he is an amazing bassist when it comes to playing bass lines. Like the last guy said, he has some amazing bass lines on king crimson albums. I can understand the appeal of a solo bassist but playing double thumb slap is not always the best sounding thing for a track.
Well crap, I thought he was going to talk about it.