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Bass Extremes Live: Steve Bailey & Victor Wooten

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Here it is...finally! Bass Extremes on DVD!! Better picture, stunning sound...the digital version blows the VHS version out of the water! Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten will melt your mind with this amazing show of bass guitar mastery. Together with acclaimed drummer Gregg Bissonette, Steve and Victor take it to the 'extreme', using their basses to play rhythm, lead, piano and guitar-like parts...filling all slots of the band, in a variety of musical genre's. After each song they take you through a breakdown of what they were playing, adding tips, tricks, and some hilarious commentary. The DVD has a few added features that the VHS doesn't have...but for me it was mainly about the quality of the digital version, as well as longevity...my VHS copy is wearing thin!! Also has the option to watch the perforamce in its entirety, without the commentary between songs. If you only have the audio cd, or even already have the VHS....the DVD is A MUST HAVE, IMO...SUPERB!!!

Since this was shot in 1993, also check out their follow up CD's to the original, Bass Extremes: Cookbook, and Bass Extremes: Just Add Water. You can see what Steve and Victor are up to at www.stevebaileybass.com and www.victorwooten.com

It doesn't get any better than this!!!

This is an incredible DVD! The magic of techniques between Steve Bailey and his three-finger false harmonics and Victor Wooten's thumb and tapping styles combine into a fantastic jam and workshop. They jam together in front of a small and intimate audience along with drummer Greg Bissonette (a perfect fit between the two!) and then go back the the studio and break down exactly how to play what they did. The interaction between the two is priceless, especially for anyone inspiring to play bass. Its THE most informative and equally funny and entertaining production I've seen. The songs are especially perfect for showcasing both of the virtuosos unique styles. Limber up your DVD player, because it will be going back and forth and in between to catch an unbelievable performance and invaluable lesson. First Class! Thanks Steve, thanks Victor!

I'm still captivated by the skill and virtuosity of these two players. Don't misunderstand me. Neither of these men are gods with Victor's often clickly/clacky string noise (inherant in the double thumb style) and Steve's intonation issues they aren't perfect. But how close to perfect they do come! Awesome arrangements and examples of their techniques. I've watched it at least 75 times hoping that 1% would rub off on me.

This was a pleasant surprise for me a few years back when this came out. I had always been a fan of Victor Wooten, and I love Fretless bass, so when I got this introduction to Steve Bailey, I was blown AWAY! Anyone who does not think that you can make music with one drummer and two bass players, you are sorely mistaken. The songs are all catchy and groove hard with great improvisation displayed throughout the work. In addition to the awesome DVD, there are moments in between the tracks where Victor and Steve explain their approach and techniques in doing these tracks. This was done at a time when the two had just started working together, and now after this many years, I would love to see a Bass Extremes, The Return. It is long overdue!

Man, this DVD is GREAT! Steven Bailey and Vic really tear it up! I watched this video twice the day it came in!!! It is not only good to watch for learning, but the performances in it are great as well. If you like bass, and you think you're the best at it... get this DVD and they'll put you back in your place quick.

Awesome bass player together...I love this DVD...If you play bass you will learn a lot.