Yin Yang

Victor Wooten | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 22, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 22, 1999
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Compass Records
• ASIN: B00000J8LB
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,763 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Funk Rock
  • #41 in Music > Rock > Jam Bands > Funk Jam Bands
  • #68 in Music > Jazz > Jazz Jam Bands

Editorial Reviews

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Victor Wooten is one of those rare electric bass technocrats who learned all the right lessons from Jaco Pastorius. While sounding not at all like him, Wooten exhibits the same ability to retain the groove and a warm midrange tone while demonstrating considerable prowess. On this ambitious two-CD project, Wooten runs the gamut from "wave" type instrumentals like "Imagine This," where overdubbed basses function as both foundation and melody instruments, to sampled spoken-word pieces. Yin-Yang is definitely a family affair, including three other Wootens--Joseph (keys), Regi (guitar), and Rudy (sax)--as well as extended family members like Victor's fellow Flecktone Béla Fleck and Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford. Even with all these guests, one would've preferred perhaps a more tightly edited single CD that featured more of Wooten's instrumental individuality (on the order of "Singing My Song" with its stripped-down bass, drum, and vocal approach, or "Tali Lama" with its bluegrass tinges courtesy of Peter Rowan, and less generic "happy jazz" like "The Urban Turban"). Nevertheless, Yin-Yang should be required listening for any player or fan of electric bass. --Michael Ross

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Best bass player ever, But can't get a groove on this one, January 3, 2001

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John Burruss (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yin Yang (Audio CD)

As a huge fan of the Flecktones, I was excited as ever when this album came out. I love the increadible licks and speed that Victor makes seem so easy when you see him live. I didn't know a bass could be played as well as he played when I first heard him. Thats why I bought this album. His other solo albums are great, but "Yin Yang", I listened to it twice, and hid it away for ever. If your looking for the funky sound of the Flecktones, check out "Live Art," this isn't worth your money. I was only disappointed when I heard it. It's clear his talent is there but the music didn't fit my taste. He even trys to dub his daughter's voice into a song to making it sound like she raps. It was one of the most disturbing songs I have ever heard. With no disrespect to Vic, this album is just a bummer.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wasted Space, February 29, 2000

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W. S. Cody (Broomfield, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yin Yang (Audio CD)

As a bassist, I purchased this album as a "must-buy" especially after Victor's outstanding "Show of Hands" CD. On a few cuts, the excellent musicianship continues but other tracks that highlight a child's "rap" and random squeals make much of the CD unlistenable. I suggest Victor drop the self-indulgence and get back to the solid, fabulous funk and awesome technique he's known for.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An unbalanced Yin-Yang, March 29, 2002

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dozamom "sppark" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yin Yang (Audio CD)

I rate this at 4-stars because I would have to say that the Yin (instrumental CD) is 5-stars, while the Yang (vocal CD) is 3-stars. The 2-CD set, however, is well worth buying solely for the Yin half. Victor Wooten's amazing compositions, with stellar accompanists like Béla Fleck, Carter Beauford, and Jeff Coffin, make this CD a very fun, enjoyable listen. This comes from both Victor's technical mastery of the bass guitar and his beautiful and exciting compositions. Highlights of Yin: "Zenergy," "Resolution," "Joe's Journey," "Imagine This." Yang however, lacks the creative writing that Yin holds. Two highlights are "What Crime Is It?" and "Singing my Song." Both provide a very enjoyable listen. In the end, this CD-set is worth its cost in solely the Yin half, while Yang's few highlights add to its great enjoyment.