Playing with Victor Wooten

Rodaquino · #1 10-21-2009, 12:01 PM

A little funky piece of vtt,i hope you enjoy it!
positive comments are welcome!
peace.
Rod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXx3u4aBgTU

keep it simple · #2 10-21-2009, 02:09 PM

A good attempt but you set yourself a hard task. You weren't quite in the pocket and a bit hesitant on the fills/transitions. When I listen to the bass track, I can feel that the player is sometimes just behind the beat. His timing is spot on but his feel fluctuates. I think this has lead your playing.

Rodaquino · #3 10-21-2009, 09:26 PM

You're right but my idea was not so much play in the pocket rather play a little bit on top,i made another version so pocket but maybe is a bit boring for me,wanted to do more with silences,cuts and things like that!,anyway remember it's justs
a backing track,playing with people in person is another trip where the things really works!.
Anyway my dear friend I know that you likes things simple and accurate as you said in another videos of mine which i have to give you big thanks because your criticisms were always the best and a big thanks for your time!, what about your band?got the hammond key player?,You should upload some video, i like your singer I still have the mp3 on my pc and I'm still listening.
excuse me for my short answers is that my language is not English and I must be translated sentence by sentence!.
all the best my friend!
Rod.

buscar

British Boy · #4 10-21-2009, 10:23 PM

Oh man, I love this video! The awesome fill where you just stepped the hi-hat on the beat; Faaaaaaaantastic!

kindbeats · #5 10-21-2009, 11:42 PM

I thought it sounded pretty tight, with a nice feel. I also think it's pretty cool that you practice playing one song several ways, such as on top of the beat and in the pocket. Experimentation is the key! Keep it up man!

drumr0 · #6 10-22-2009, 01:47 AM

Wooten is definitely one of my favorite bassists and I thought you grooved very well with him. Nice drumming. That top tom is really cranked up!

Rodaquino · #7 10-22-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by drumr0

Wooten is definitely one of my favorite bassists and I thought you grooved very well with him. Nice drumming. That top tom is really cranked up!

Thank you very much brother!,a dream come true!!!!:P

peace.
Rod.

Rodaquino · #8 10-22-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kindbeats

I thought it sounded pretty tight, with a nice feel. I also think it's pretty cool that you practice playing one song several ways, such as on top of the beat and in the pocket. Experimentation is the key! Keep it up man!

thank you man!,yeah practicing and playing gigs is the key:-)

keep it simple · #9 10-22-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodaquino

Anyway my dear friend I know that you likes things simple and accurate as you said in another videos of mine which i have to give you big thanks because your criticisms were always the best and a big thanks for your time!,
buscar

Hey Rod, don't get me wrong, I love simple but I don't always like accurate. I'm a big fan of organic drumming in every genre. It's playing to a recording that's difficult and always gives a slightly clinical feel (it's a personal hate of mine). You're right, I'd love to hear you play in a band environment. You have a great natural feel that I think would come alive when you're with other musicians.

As for my little band recording. It was never meant to be posted. It was a recording of an audition of the singer. My band is forming nicely and the new keys player is monster! I'll post as soon as I have something. Fondest regards, KIS.

Rodaquino · #10 10-23-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by keep it simple

Hey Rod, don't get me wrong, I love simple but I don't always like accurate. I'm a big fan of organic drumming in every genre. It's playing to a recording that's difficult and always gives a slightly clinical feel (it's a personal hate of mine). You're right, I'd love to hear you play in a band environment. You have a great natural feel that I think would come alive when you're with other musicians.

As for my little band recording. It was never meant to be posted. It was a recording of an audition of the singer. My band is forming nicely and the new keys player is monster! I'll post as soon as I have something. Fondest regards, KIS.

Yeah my friend,we love organic drumming!,i hope hear that soon,i really like that solid drumming and those doubles on the kick!
peace.
Rod.

Rodaquino · #11 10-23-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by British Boy

Oh man, I love this video! The awesome fill where you just stepped the hi-hat on the beat; Faaaaaaaantastic!

Thank you man,all the best!
Rod.

Rodaquino · #12 10-25-2009, 12:58 PM

some people asked me where I got the bass track so here the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XixZ8uSyjz4