Victor Wooten Incredible Bass Solo 

I've seen victor live 3 times (a 4th next month) and it just never gets old. I even got to take a short class from him during a summer program at Berklee a while back, such an awesome dude and literally the greatest alive

victor wooten is like what you get when you max out all your stats in a video game

Music has always been a big part of my life. I remember how, when growing up I would hear certain songs and time would stand still and to this day I have memories frozen in time with a song or and album as the soundtrack to anchor them. For many years as a guitar and bass player I've been going through the motions, there was some feeling in what I was playing but it was never the same as those frozen moments in time. This!!!! This, has just changed everything!!! Will I ever replicate this?? Very very unlikely but, for 19 and a half minutes I was removed from the world and existence was suspended. All that mattered was the connection between me and the music/musician. That is how it should be. That is what I've been looking for all these years. Thank you for posting this, you've made my day.

What I love about Victor is that he doesn’t just have insane technical talent, he’s got soul. So many musicians feel like they’re just showing off. They go fast and complex, and it’s impressive, but it lacks soul. Victor can outplay them all, but he keeps the soul alive while doing it.

11:47 I seriously believe his mind started to split. Recognized where the down beat was without the percussion and somehow was able to trill and have fun without aid. Dude started ascending here... absolute talent

This the greatist 4 string bassist on planet earth. Hope you all know that talent. All 4 Wooten brothers that are left. Rudy passed. They are all amazing. I could watch Victor all day long. Such a prodigy that we will probably never see again in our lifetime. He needs no band. .He is it.

As a upcoming bassist i appreciate the uploads of great bassists like Victor W. bring it on!

Stunning musical language on my soul. Thank you for leading me to music. Tyler Lord Hamilton

In the realm of musicality, there is no one like Vic in this era. The last time somebody like this was on the planet his name was Amadeus. Jaco was innovative in many ways and his landings after cosmic effect penetrated harmonic infusions were legendary, but Vic is without a doubt on another level. I was fortunate enough to see him in a small bar in Tucson, Arizona in his absolute prime. It was after a U of A football game and I just walked in off the street. If you did not get to FEEL that power coming from him during the 5 to 6 years he was in that groove (before his injury set in) video does not do it justice. Your heart literally took a beating and you cried, literally cried because there was nothing else to do. Grown-ass men crying, looking at each other and shaking heads in disbelief. This is not an exaggeration. We just put our heads on each other's chests and shoulders and joined in the heavenly embrace of what we were witnessing. I'll never forget it for as long as I live and it is THE primary reason I came back to music after about a five-year walkway. Bless you, Vic. I hope all is well with you. You were the nicest man in the world when we met. Over the years I can see that has not changed.

Victor's heart and soul based approach really shines. Soul is the inspiration and source of all exceptional music. He is incorporating melody, harmony, and rhythm simultaneously. Simply amazing.

The word incredible doesn't even give this performance justice. There is nothing like Victor Wooten. Never will be. You have just watched the greatest inventor of the the way an amazing jazz bass guitarist on planet earth should be if you have watched it all the way through. A little double effect there on stage here and there but holy wow. Cannot say that enough.

It appears that I'm late in the game of finding this on youtube. So awesome! It's similar to the feeling I had first watching this on DVD, at about 3:46, when I realized he was live looping... a truly orgasmic a-ha moment in my life. Circa 2002

there's a million players now with 32nd note double thumb 4 finger muted diminished blah blah blah, none of them play music. victor plays music

I liked the bit where he slapped the bass

Imagine if him and Tosin Abassi Made an album

Merry Christmas From The Cooper's Cleburne,Texas

Surprising take and technique. Really nice

this is why Vic is a Flecktone

Nobody better!

wow , this is something else , straight from the heart stuff , incredible ... keep going its kool stuff here ...

Profoundly soul touching...

From angels in heaven to tormented genius to brilliant virtuoso.

I've gotten Victor's autograph multiple times

Beautiful!!!

A True bass soloist

Masterclass.

Esse cara é de outro planeta!!!

Incredible

It`s been said that where there is music being played the devil is nowhere to be found! :)

Way to go wootan, make all the guitarist feel inadiquate

Nos comentários todos são unânimes em dizer: Victor é um gênio, e eu é claro jamais discordarei.

Fabulous

Powerful !

What piece does it play in the minute 15:02 ?

He slapa da bass

He's in the league with the late NHØP.

Qual o nome dessa musica de abertura?

Phew!

Can someone tell me please what's the name of the first song 🙏

EXTREME BASS FACE ,THEN MORE BASS FACE !

I can't see the guitarist... where is he???

Victor 'beef quest' wooten

Wow

He studies the most he deserves the most.. as he said in an interview, anyone human being can do this. don’t expect results without practice fellow bass players.

My holy Jesus what did I just watch!? Thank God I'm a guitar player..you bassist have some competition.

Holy shit. There's "taking it to another level" and then there's "creating the level, then taking it to that level". Victor creates the levels, then he goes where no bassist has ever gone before.

Humility is a thing. He's one of the best out there and yet he's still a fan of other artists. That's how you stay in a place where you can continue to grow.

He really is the greatest of all time. Incredible.

The fact that this is early 2000s and almost 20yrs later hes still growing as a player is just....man

The only thing I love more than Victor Wootens musical talent is his attitude about music. All musicians should follow his example, no matter the instrument or genre they’re into.

His phrasing is so great. It’s like the man is weaving time with his playing.

He is the Bob Ross of Bass

The Best bassplayer in The world!

I feel like Zappa would have loved to have him in his band. Also, that second portion, goddamn that's funky!

He's definitely not a one trick pony! It appears he's never content to stay in one place but is constantly reinventing his art! And in so doing is reinventing music. A true genius!!!

The master himself.

This man is too enlightened for this world and his skills alone are otherworldly.

I couldn't play like this if I had two extra pairs of hands.

The world is a more beautiful place with people like Victor in it. Seemingly effortless transition between vastly different moods, styles and ... just leaves one speechless.

Geniuses like Victor.. change the way you see the instrument.... they have what it take to reshape the landscape.. they're the Giants the next generation will stand on..

Nurturing God's Blessings is what we called TALENT...

I love his phrasing and, even more his dynamics. Such a nice guy as well. When he mentions the drummers attending, he was excited. I love playing w new people.

Wow! This kind of bass playing takes years to do!

Ronaldinho of bass...

How could anyone give this a thumbs down?? This is one of the best bass players of all time! And let me also add he has and amazing attitude like my favorite guitar player. Steve Vai. Great job mr. Wooten!!

I didn't even know a bass could be played like THAT! Hell, I didn't even imagine!

Been searching for years for the whole thing thanks for the upload

Impresionante.que gusto tocando.que tecnica.posiblemente el mejor bajista del mundo

Love the way he lets time and melody breathe

What you gotta love about Victa is that he listens so intently. See how he lays down a loop and then responds appropriately. He fits himself in with the music the same way you would in a conversation

If I could choose any guitarist as Vic's accompaniment, it would have to be Emmet Ray...

God Bless. Went to school with you. You were amazing then and even better now.

We are going to see Vic at jazzfest 2019 in Telluride C.o. for my birthday!!!

I watched this 16 years ago & it's still great. Thanks for uploading it.

That 67 people who dislike..go back to justin bieber.

Fabulous - touched me as only great music played by a master can....

Good lord...bad bad dude. A lot of people can play really fast. But to do it with crazy musicality is something else.

Jaco Pastorius and Chris Squire would be proud.

How can anyone not like this. Such an elegant and emotional performance. Amazing

He is the living legend of Bass Guitar...Amazing hands...

Is that a bass?

He is to rhythm as Coltrane is to melody.

other level... otro nivel sin duda ... the best bassman in the world...!! i love victor wooten

He is the living legend of Bass Guitar...Amazing hands...and wonderful rythm sense...

yeah cool. but can he play hey joe?

GrandMaster Cosmic Supreme Bassist. Victor Wooten 🎸🎼🎵🎶

My favorite melodic drummer. Saw VWT Granada in Dallas last year. Life changing.

incredibly humble man. and that's why everybody love him. and his bass ability is great also.

His hands can crush any guitar pedal in one squeeze

victor wooten i love your works so much from my heart you deserve number one world best bassguiterist not just bass player but musician

Lo mas genial en cuatro cuerdas que puedas ver y oir a la vez. Musica en estado puro y absoluto.

That guy is fucking mind boggling!

Is he using a tenor bass or regular bass?

Out of 10 I would give it a 20

I can do it! I just don´t want to. LOL

Does anyone know what planet Victor's from? smh♫ Who else caught the song he began playing @break 15:03. It's definitely fitting if I'm correct. To me, sounds very much like the kids song "I Can Do Anything...(better than you) Like I said I could be wrong. So, please set me straight and I can delete me comment. people won't think I'm an idiot . lol

*O M G* that was *E P I C* *SLAP LIKE N O W!*

His face while playing. So engaging. I have ADHD and prior to this video I was off the wall. This gave me peace for 19 minutes. Thanks, Victor.

Incredible soul & an incredible composer...

usually “solo” videos are like 3-5 minutes. this one is 20 😂. thanks victor!