Makin Music - Tiran Porter
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Season 1, Episode 3: We talk to Tiran Porter, formerly of the Doobie Brothers, about his history with the band and his work with the White Album Ensemble. Porter spent 1971-80 with the Doobies, was re-recruited in 1987-92, and has played with more bands than you could count on three hands.
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We can't say enough good things about Tiran. He's as authentic as they come. Thanks for watching!
Agreed. I met Tiran in the early 2000's. Tiran is a very approachable person and was kind enough to teach me how to play "Another Park, Another Sunday."
@@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 Tiran seems so approachable and a genuine dude. One of my favorite bass players of all time next to Kasim Sulton from Utopia...really turned the bass into just more than a rhythm instrument.
Tiran Porter is without a doubt THE BEST bass player in the rock era. Listening to the older Doobs works, it is clear why the new band never quite made it. The energy and technique of Tiran did as much for the music as the two drum kits did. His playing was light years away from any other artist I have ever heard. God bless you Tiran, you have given us all years of pleasure listening to your gifted playing.
100 percent correct....he is a killer bass player. His playing made the Doobies so awesome.
Not to mention, he sang perfect harmonies over most of those complicated rhythms. The caliber of created bass players with vocal abilities will never be matched of those top tier talents from the 1970s-‘80s…
Not only one of the best bassists, but one of the coolest too.
In the Doobies he had a presence which made them stand out from the rest.
Superb musician.
F'n LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!
His smile is just as incredible, as his playing.
Tiran is an amazing player and seems very humble.
I always love Tiran Bass Lines. A Very creative musician. Regards from Buenos Aires!
Hands down one of the most underrated bassists ever. One of my earliest memories of wanting to play guitar was just my dad putting up a Doobies poster in my room. He just looked so badass that I wanted to play any kind of guitar, I didn't care which!
Absolutely the bass on the captain and me kicks ass. Hands down
1000% agree. He's the bass player that's had the biggest influence on my playing, second maybe only to McCartney. But really, Macca gets too busy sometimes. If I could play bass like one person, it would be Tiran. His musical sensibility is SO tasteful and perfect.
not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my brother for the last few days :)
@Jamie Matthias Definitely, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :)
This man is a legend and highly underrated. Where are the unbiased reviewers to give due credit to him
One of the all-time great bassists of the 70's and still going strong 40 years later. He knows his instrument inside out and constructs wonderful melodic and rhythmic basslines.
On top of all that he's a lovely guy! Good to see him getting some respect :)
Tiran is one of the main reasons I play the bass today!! Thanks brotha for being an inspiration.
This is awesome Just a total complete legend so cool to hear him talking in his own words
i'm very pleased to have watched this interview presentation. i've always enjoyed listening to Tiran's basslines & performances with The Doobie Bros. Porter was an underrated bassist which i believe it's an understatement! he's an amazing bass player with an incredible background voice & he's so cool on stage with his trademark cowboy hat. i've also loved the way he handled his vintage (very rare) Gibson EB-3 electric bass guitar with the slotted machine head tuners that are positioned backwards. extremely impressive video interview of a Living Legend Bassist!
His song "for someone special" is maybe my favorite Doobie-song. So sofisticated and so mellow. And what a nice guy.
I love For Someone Special. I do it on keyboards.
Same here! I’d put that and Road Angel as my two favorite Doobie tunes.
I had the HONOR of talking to Tiran Porter about 25 years ago. I had told my wife that I was a huge DOOBIE BROTHERS FAN and she said that she knew Tiran personally. I didn't believe her at first. Then, she showed me a picture of her niece and Tiran together! Turns out that Tiran and my wife's niece were living together in Tiran's house in the bay area. Her name was chevaughn(sp). I guess they dated for a while. Anyway, she said that she thought that Tiran still lived in the same house and she dialed the number she had for him. He answered the phone and the two of caught up. Then, my wife told Tiran that I would LOVE to say hello to a SUPERSTAR AND HE AGREED TO TALK TO ME! I was like a kid in a candy store! I was tongue tied and speechless! I did manage to tell him that I absolutely LOVED THE BAND and that the BEST THE DOOBIE BROTHERS EVER WERE is when he was on BASS AND VOCALS! He has such a GREAT VOICE! And, his bass playing is 2nd to none! It was definitely an HONOR to be able to talk to him like he was a friend of the family. Chevaughn passed away at a very early age which tore Tiran up. He stayed in the same house and, as far as we know, he is still living there. Mr. Porter is definitely one of the best BASS PLAYERS I'VE EVER HEARD! He said that he enjoyed being with the DOOBIE BROTHERS but it was time to move on to chase his own dreams. That conversation will always be one of my FAVORITE moments in life!! GOD BLESS YOU TIRAN PORTER!!!
Tiran is my bass hero! What a guy!
First song I ever learned how to play on bass completely was Long Train Running and the icing on the cake was I got to meet the Doobies through my sister who was friends with Pat and his wife in northern Ca.
Wow...a 30 minute interview with Tiran Porter and he never played the bass. I think the producers missed it.
Met Tiran a couple of times, but last in the 60's in Hollywood when he was jamming with a drummer I knew. Great bass player and great guy. As nice as he appears in this interview. A real musician.
De Ja Vu, I hosted a BD Party for Tiran at my house in Boulder Creek in Sept. 81' when he was playing with a local band out of Campbell, The Press. I was dating their band manager, Jet. Been to his house he had in the area at the time too, I forget what for. He's a good guy.
@@pohakumana4288 you've been to Tiran Porter's house in 1980-1981? What was that like?
Tiran is definitely one of the most premier legendary bass players of all time. Cool guy too.
Some of the best bass lines of all time, catchy and unforgettable.
Tiran Porter... is the Man period... loved your groove on... the Doctor .. the true groove of the doobies.. thank you.... hope you make ot to the hall of fame in 2020.. i voted your band in
He is the reason I bought a bass guitar in high school. I’m not that great but I still play today and try to play with his style.
Never heard Tiran speak (except maybe a line in "What's Happening.") He's such a chill, soft spoken, articulate guy. What a good spirit. Love his bass parts, so much. Bouncy. Really MADE, "Listen To The Music." Interesting he learned off McCartney. (Also bouncy.)
Great Interview,great information to know!! Thanks
Tirans contribution to the doobies sound and success can not be overstated!
I love Tiran. I grew up listenin' to the Doobies since I was 14th and I always loved his bass style... I love him! ❤️
Without you was on The Captain And Me too! I bought it in the bargain room at Toad Hall Records for just .50 it was in decent condition.
I wish this interviewer would learn how to be silent, he's woeful
Just as I always thought he would be...
Great bassmanTiran!! As a Scouser, it's heartening to hear just how much the West Coast was influenced by Liverpool's best.......It's important the world knows that there are still some great North West UK musicians creating great music, you just have to look a little harder these days!!
Truly one of my heroes 😊
De Ja Vu, I hosted a BD Party for Tiran at my house in Boulder Creek in Sept. 81' when he was playing with a local band out of Campbell, The Press. I was dating their band manager, Jet. Been to his house he had in the area at the time too, I forget what for. He's a good guy.
This video looks like it's 10 years old and he says he was still in the SC mountains then, I wonder if he's still up at that same house. Too bad he doesn't read these comments, 10 years after. LOL
Went to both concerts the Doobies did in Melbourne Australia. The first was by far the best but both shows were fabulous. I am a bass player and Tiron is still my absolute favourite bass hero.
Great Bass Player,Vocalist
Peace*
I have always loved Doobie Brothers. Tiran Porter a special musician and great guy. Especially love Doobies's earlier work. Many memories. Still have it all on CD. This interviewer should have been better prepared.
I am a 50-yr-old bass player and, to this very day, that syncopated fill Tiran plays leading into the second verse of "Listen to the Music" is my favorite bass lick. It isn't mind-blowing in the how'd-he-do-that?? sense, but it is absolutely perfect in its simplicity and in what it does for the song.
I used to see Tiran Porter at Quement Electronics in San Jose in the 80’s. He was an avid video disc enthusiast in the days before DVD. Quement was a great place with everything from building electronics, ham radio and home theatre in San Jose on Bascom Ave. My favorite song of Tiran’s is “For Someone Special” he is an amazing musician and has an amazing voice!
@spudnutsncoffee - He is truly a great guy.
"...then there was a reformation and they drew me back in..."
Great interview! Always liked Tiran….fabulous bass player
@demongene Agree, Agree & Agree.
This dude was the epitome of cool on stage and off.
WHAT!! "I taught myself how to play by playing along with Beatles albums." Dude, this is EXACTLY how I learned how to play bass. My dad taught me the basic "Box" pattern, and I learned the rest during an entire summer spent in front of my parents' record player. I literally jolted in my chair when I heard him say this.
I just love to hear him say his favourite album is "Watermark" by Art Garfunkel. I am a fan of Art, and I regard this as his best.
All but one track was written by Jimmy Webb. This is a musician's music for sure. Favourite track - All My Loves Laughter, gorgeous album.
If possible we want visit California to see DooBie old members,Mr.Tiran highschool is inJapan？I heared wright now If possible ,I hope somebodu reply to me？❤
❤️🎼🎤🎸loved the interview and I’ve been a fan of Titan’s for years. His song ‘For Soneone Special’ remains a favorite.
Tiran was with The Doobie Brothers the first time I saw them in Rockford Illinois. He was getting the crowd wound up!
When people give their opinion of the 10 greatest bassist of all time, or even the top 15, they never mention Tiran Porter. But he's definitely in my top 5.
Sorry I mistaken.But I met like him when I was kid, near Tokyo. 14yrs or 15yrs old high school？
Love his bass work with Doobies.
No one mentioned that they played on the two episodes on what's happening 😢❤
Great musician .... and seems a lovely guy
LEGEND.
love ( and Loved) the Doobie Bros.
Wonderfull the Tiran Porter
Very❤😂🎉😢😮ＮＩＣＥ😊😅😮😢
brother is that you
Bass Hero!
What a great guy !!!
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Always loved this guy. Great phrasing
Tiran Porter
LEGEND !!!
TIRAN PORTER! : )
This interviewer is the absolute worse. Apparently he knows everything. Let Tiran tell his story.