He's been a beast forever. I remember first hearing him on Holdsworths Metal Fatigue album (Panic Station) and was blown away immediately. Plus it doesn't hurt to have a beast of a drummer as your main Go To guy on the kit.
Besides Garry Willis being an absolut beast! we have to give some props to this amazing drummer, how he is steadily holding this crazy beat is just awesome for this awesome bass play!
This is what mastery sounds like! Perfect technique, perfect intonation, and striking musicality. Mr. Willis is one of my all-time favorite bassists. And the drummer is superb - great groove, tasteful interactions, and a perfect foundation. Wow...
Saw Gary the first time in '86 with Wayne Johnson and then a couple of times in the late 80s with Tribal Tech. He was so blistering and badass that I went to few concerts/shows after that but nothing could compete....everybody else looked like an amateur in comparison....he was that freakin' good.. Havent been to a show since 1990 when Passport Records tanked and fusion died shortly thereafter... and IMO I'm not missing anything. .The 80s and (early 90s) were a magical time for this type of music...glad I got to experience it. Thank you Gary for ruining me for all other bands! You, Wayne, and Scott H have saved me a ton of money and time!
Scott, just wanna say thank you for what you are doing. Not only are you creating the best music related channel, I have found the bass playing community to be the most positive and lighthearted people on the net. Been playing guitar for most of my life, and then when I changed to wanting to focus on bass fundamentals, what a change in the comment sections. Makes sense though, I have always thought, relatively speaking; if the drums are the heart, the vocals are the brain, and the guitar is the veins. Then the bass is the soul. It brings people closer to who they actually are. That's my belief to as why people in this community are so awesome. Cheers to you bud. Love your videos. Keep it up you beautiful bastard!!
I took a lesson with Gary a long time ago when he was teaching out of a shop in LA. It was like a newly licensed driver taking a lesson with Mario Andretti. Coolest guy ever but it felt like trying to learn Hungarian in an hour with the right hand business. I was a lost cause🤣. Two of the more achievable things that day were : “stop muting with your left hand Dave, do it all with the right. Free up the fingers.” and “try this bass. Light as balsa wood no varnish and no knobs. Then you won’t need to rely on battery draining electronics to get a good sound. Get the volume pedal instead.” He reminds me of Tom Waits and Picasso rolled into one. It’s like they were master level early on and they just said screw that and went beyond. Gary’s use of tone possibilities when he’s laptopping is insane here.
my top three favorites: Jaco Pastorius Gary Willis (So wish I could afford the master class ;( ) Percy Jones Needless to say I'm a hardcore fretless player!
I was fortunate enough to see Brand - X at the Bottom Line on 4th Street in Manhattan Ny , around 1989. Percy Jones, truly incredible. Only Bassist I've ever seen with a Whammy Bar. I don't even think Jack Bruce had a Whammy. I am shocked no one else mentioned Percy. I was just going to when I saw your post. Be well.
@@laredolenny682 I wish I had the opportunity to see Brand-X, big fan of Collins as well. I saw Percy circa early 90s, as a solo performance. He is definitely one-of-a-kind. Saw Willis a couple times with Tribal Tech. Never saw Jaco live... RIP!
Does anyone remember when Percy’s last group was Tunnels? He was great in that group as well but I don’t really think he made the money he should have given the super great talent he has on fretless. When I saw him with Tunnels, my jaw dropped for the entire night. And don’t forget his work with Brand X with Phil Collins.
Dude this whole track almost made me crap my pants. You said it Scott I was indeed blown away I tried to return and I got blown away again in fact. Wow.
Hey dude, this is really exciting stuff and I’d love to enrol and dig into this course. But I’m moving house in a couple of weeks and there’s no way I could afford to do this straight up. Is it going to be possible to enrol after April? Big love and thanks for all the help along the way already xx (im an ex member of your academy and have learnt so much from you through the past 4 years and I’m totally fascinated by Gary’s playing and approach to playing music in general) Thanks, love and BASS
Hands down, best fretless bass player in the world... He's got the tone, technique, the writing chops.... also taste
yes, the best thing that ever happened on bass since Jaco!
absolutely this guy is a monster player
He's been a beast forever. I remember first hearing him on Holdsworths Metal Fatigue album (Panic Station) and was blown away immediately. Plus it doesn't hurt to have a beast of a drummer as your main Go To guy on the kit.
@@MarcPlaysDrums On that tune it's Jimmy Johnson playing, right? Willis plays on my favourite track, The Un-merry-go-round, and maybe some others
Hadrien Feraud 😁😁
Besides Garry Willis being an absolut beast! we have to give some props to this amazing drummer, how he is steadily holding this crazy beat is just awesome for this awesome bass play!
This is Gergo Borlai, come on, already today a legend
Godamn that snare sound is unbelievable. Everything in the video is actually.
A big thumbs up to the guy who did the mix. A very polished production.
This is what mastery sounds like! Perfect technique, perfect intonation, and striking musicality. Mr. Willis is one of my all-time favorite bassists. And the drummer is superb - great groove, tasteful interactions, and a perfect foundation. Wow...
Gergo Borlai and Gary Willis... Gary is a great teacher and helped many bass players...
Damn... I can still hear that Tribal Tech flavor on Gary's playing. He's such a legend.
@BAZ INGA Fist bump on that!
That drummer is a monster! Damn!
Gary Willis - BEAST. Drummer BEEEAAAST!!
Saw Gary the first time in '86 with Wayne Johnson and then a couple of times in the late 80s with Tribal Tech. He was so blistering and badass that I went to few concerts/shows after that but nothing could compete....everybody else looked like an amateur in comparison....he was that freakin' good.. Havent been to a show since 1990 when Passport Records tanked and fusion died shortly thereafter... and IMO I'm not missing anything. .The 80s and (early 90s) were a magical time for this type of music...glad I got to experience it. Thank you Gary for ruining me for all other bands! You, Wayne, and Scott H have saved me a ton of money and time!
I had the opportunity to be at a Tribal Tech concert years ago, I also got a photo with Gary. He's an unbelievable bassist.
Scott, just wanna say thank you for what you are doing. Not only are you creating the best music related channel, I have found the bass playing community to be the most positive and lighthearted people on the net. Been playing guitar for most of my life, and then when I changed to wanting to focus on bass fundamentals, what a change in the comment sections. Makes sense though, I have always thought, relatively speaking; if the drums are the heart, the vocals are the brain, and the guitar is the veins. Then the bass is the soul. It brings people closer to who they actually are. That's my belief to as why people in this community are so awesome. Cheers to you bud. Love your videos. Keep it up you beautiful bastard!!
Maestro Mr. Willis. So much love
first the drummer is a beast... but wowww look that three fingers technique in plucking hand
Gergő Borlai - drums
SamuraiBass serious economy of motion.
3>2,...plus a thumb👍
I think he should focus more on making that 'squeaky' sound,...that could be the next big thing.
@@joycesanders4898 hell yeah
I am starting from Madrid with Gary willis this month!!! Thanks Scott I've been following you for a while!
Insane skills from both players. Willis is probably my all time favourite bass player.
Gary's a freaking machine! Flat out amazing. I just might have to sign up for this masterclass.
Amazing players both of them!
NICE.... Seriously nice post!
You're smile tells it all-Great friendly musicians and their LOVE of music making.....
Thanks, Scott-Very much
For years I listened to Weather Report and Spirogyra how did I miss this guy and Tribal Tech?
Gary is out - of - this - world... wowwww
I went here to listen to the bassist and I am hypnotized by the drummer...
Masteeeeeeeerr I hear yooooou!!!!! Please put your albums on Digital stores..
I took a lesson with Gary a long time ago when he was teaching out of a shop in LA. It was like a newly licensed driver taking a lesson with Mario Andretti. Coolest guy ever but it felt like trying to learn Hungarian in an hour with the right hand business. I was a lost cause🤣. Two of the more achievable things that day were : “stop muting with your left hand Dave, do it all with the right. Free up the fingers.” and “try this bass. Light as balsa wood no varnish and no knobs. Then you won’t need to rely on battery draining electronics to get a good sound. Get the volume pedal instead.”
He reminds me of Tom Waits and Picasso rolled into one. It’s like they were master level early on and they just said screw that and went beyond. Gary’s use of tone possibilities when he’s laptopping is insane here.
Both he and the drummer are on fire.
Holy moly what a monster! Never heard of him before.....how is that possible?
This is absolutley amazing. Amazing funk!
Is that Gergo Borlai on drums? He is soooo good)
Yup
And the drummer is ...the legendary Borlai Gergő from Hungary.
Gary is a god, greetings from Argentina, You're a great inspiration for the musicians
Fedor on the drums
😂😂😂😂 best comment
Gary is unrivaled
Gary Willis is the GOAT
What amazing musicians!!
Now I understand what Scott meant by Gary Willis right-hand technique, cause oh my...!
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice playing, I first learned how to play the bass was 10 years old, that was 46 years ago, I'm now 56.
We mere mortals are not worthy. We can only watch with jaws agape!
This is amazing.
Right?! Gary is an absolute beast
Haaaa, only a true bassist would sequence everything BUT the drums! Take that!
Mind Blown...
Awesome !!!
Well. This is just pure ability and musicality. Wow...
Grandissimo Gary!!
Best version of this song hands down
Incredible, amazing
bellissimo!!il batterista è un dio!!
Garry Willis is at it again.
One of my favorite bassist
Stellar
w0w , unreal immaculate . Yes Bassi ....
like sungazer but more fretless and the players look happy
we all know Gary is a monster on bass, but WHO"S THE DRUMMER? OMG! amazing timing and skills.
It's Gergo Borlai, world renown drummer
That drum sound!
Good God, how sick!
Killer amazing crazy
Wow I am just like”whoa”
when is this going to be on Spotify? I'm gonna listen the shit out of this
AWESOME..!!!
WOW!!
Surreal!
Honestly!! Who are the 8 people that didn’t like this?? The man is AmAzInG😁🤘🏻
members of another fusion band called the 8 h8rs...
my top three favorites:
Jaco Pastorius
Gary Willis (So wish I could afford the master class ;( )
Percy Jones
Needless to say I'm a hardcore fretless player!
I was fortunate enough to see Brand - X at the Bottom Line on 4th Street in Manhattan Ny , around 1989. Percy Jones, truly incredible. Only Bassist I've ever seen with a Whammy Bar. I don't even think Jack Bruce had a Whammy. I am shocked no one else mentioned Percy. I was just going to when I saw your post. Be well.
@@laredolenny682 I wish I had the opportunity to see Brand-X, big fan of Collins as well.
I saw Percy circa early 90s, as a solo performance. He is definitely one-of-a-kind.
Saw Willis a couple times with Tribal Tech.
Never saw Jaco live... RIP!
Does anyone remember when Percy’s last group was Tunnels? He was great in that group as well but I don’t really think he made the money he should have given the super great talent he has on fretless. When I saw him with Tunnels, my jaw dropped for the entire night. And don’t forget his work with Brand X with Phil Collins.
Finnaly something real active thanks 👍☺👋👋👋👋🎼
Dude this whole track almost made me crap my pants. You said it Scott I was indeed blown away I tried to return and I got blown away again in fact. Wow.
Gary Willis is a monster
This dude inspires me
everybody who disliked this prolly threw their bass guitar out the window
Awesome bass & drums performance !
Wow alert from the obvious, very special bass playing, the drum at 4 mins as stunning!
Sick!
Qué bestia!!!
Fantastic Drummer...
Awsome!!
Borlai Gergő is my favourite drummer. These two musicians together are amazing.
Good match
Loved that string scratching.
And THAT....... is why I signed up!!
Gary Willis is GOD!
Now that`s some serious playing.
Give the drummer some :) ! Really cool Jam !
I just love Fretless, period.
Hwy Willis!!!!
Two Monsters!!
Monster Drums, and bassist too
🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Gary‘s right hand keeps reminding of a big spider crawling all over the bass
Perfect analysis. I can see it now.
Boris The Spider has been taken ! I AGREE his hand is liquid
Absolutely Fantastic !
Hey dude, this is really exciting stuff and I’d love to enrol and dig into this course. But I’m moving house in a couple of weeks and there’s no way I could afford to do this straight up. Is it going to be possible to enrol after April?
Big love and thanks for all the help along the way already xx (im an ex member of your academy and have learnt so much from you through the past 4 years and I’m totally fascinated by Gary’s playing and approach to playing music in general)
Thanks, love and BASS
Is totally affordable, dude. Even if you don't have time to be involved now.....the material remains available indefinitely.
Wow !! 👍
Holy piss that was incredible
Puhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, great 👍👍👍
EL BATERISTA LA ROMPE
2:17 in is just pure funk! grimey grimey funk..
that's beyond cool...
Why is the drummer not mentioned?
Gergő Borlai.
shy?
Because the uploader is a obviously an ASSHOLE !
bloody great bass player ….
Have you ever covered a chapman stick? Seems like something interesting you could touch on.
recommended: everything from tribal tech and *bent* by gary willis ✌
Holy crow its like channeling Weather report as they might have been one day!
Not even close; now, you're trippin'.
Gergo Borlai best drummer I’ve ever heard here on youtube