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Tony Levin on BEAT, David Gilmour & John Lennon | On The Record
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Tony Levin might be your favorite bassist's favorite bassist. A stalwart of King Crimson, frequent collaborator on iconic Peter Gabriel tracks (including Sledgehammer), as well as an accomplished solo artist and multi-instrumentalist in his own right, Levin has done it all, from prog rock to pop.
In this exclusive On The Record interview, Tony discusses collaborating with Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp and seven different drummers for his new record. He also shares what makes a good bass track, the times he played with Pink Floyd, John Lennon, and Eddie Van Halen.
Dive into the whole interview and discover bass tabs to your favorite Tony Levin, King Crimson and Peter Gabriel songs on the Ultimate Guitar site or app.
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▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
1:38 - On the new record
2:44 - Meeting Ron Carter
4:15 - The recording process
6:05 - Recording with Robert Fripp
8:24 - Recording with Vinnie Colaiuta
10:30 - BEAT King Crimson tour with Steve Vai
13:33 - Playing with Danny Carey
14:04 - On the 1981 'Discipline' album
17:03 - On his King Crimson 'audition'
18:32 - The challenge of disco
20:44 - Collaborating with Nick D'Virgilio
22:30 - What makes a good bass part?
24:20 - On Jaco Pastorius & Hejira
26:06 - On John Lennon and Yoko Ono
29:29 - Collaborating with Pink Floyd
32:21 - Jamming with Eddie Van Halen
33:35 - David Gilmour & the tribute to Les Paul
35:13 - On the Chapman Stick
36:54 - On bass hammer-ons
38:34 - On Liquid Tension Experiment & Jordan Rudess
43:20 - On his brother Pete Levin
45:33 - Outro
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Komentáře

  • @wsellers
    @wsellers Před 4 hodinami

    Great interview.... Do I see a Dingwall in the background? ;) Maybe another multi-scale bass....

  • @guestaccount255
    @guestaccount255 Před 4 hodinami

    Fix tonebridge

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 Před 19 hodinami

    So many guitarist are slaves to their rigs. Axe-Fx III modeler controlled with MIDI board into the front of house mixing desk to the PA and split back to the stage amps and four pedal boards worth of effects...yes, their sound is perfect, but at what cost? One glitch, one bad connection and the whole thing is dead. John 5 has it down cold. Like Angus. Badass amp, a few pedals like a tuner and noise gate or volume pedal plugged straight into the head. Easy peasy Japanesey

  • @Maza675
    @Maza675 Před 20 hodinami

    Sounds like a 'Sharon' move that one (not the headbutt)

  • @Cleofizoid
    @Cleofizoid Před 22 hodinami

    #Beat

  • @johnbarnas879
    @johnbarnas879 Před dnem

    Isn't this why we love music?

  • @rushfan1979
    @rushfan1979 Před dnem

    Would love to drink a few beers with Alex and Geddy.....

  • @arielferrari4253
    @arielferrari4253 Před dnem

    No usaba overdrives pedals ?

  • @arielferrari4253
    @arielferrari4253 Před dnem

    Arrojó la Strato contra el piso ?? 😮😮 😮

  • @thomasmoroney1079
    @thomasmoroney1079 Před 2 dny

    I feel like I know this guy! I saw Crimson and Gabriel so many times I can’t even count❤

  • @kiwimurray2244
    @kiwimurray2244 Před 2 dny

    Tony Levin was the original bassist that John McLaughlin wanted for the Mahavishnu Orchestra. That goes to show just how long Tony’s been in the business for

    • @HerrSint
      @HerrSint Před 18 hodinami

      He's played for JFK on The White House lawn. That's how long he's been into music.

    • @j.jester7821
      @j.jester7821 Před 25 minutami

      Im glad Tony did not end up in Mahavishnu. It would have been a waste of his talents.

  • @paultraynorbsc627
    @paultraynorbsc627 Před 2 dny

    Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @bradleymartel5132
    @bradleymartel5132 Před 2 dny

    T💗✨️Ś

  • @bobabooey4537
    @bobabooey4537 Před 2 dny

    Good guy.

  • @DaniloMarrone
    @DaniloMarrone Před 2 dny

    This is a remarkable interview. Excellent questions with great responses from Maestro Levin.

  • @user-ic8yi7wn3j
    @user-ic8yi7wn3j Před 2 dny

    Rush are masters of their craft, but Alex is right without Neil there is no Rush.

  • @randallkeller6146
    @randallkeller6146 Před 3 dny

    I'd love to know the other bassists that Fripp had audition for that 80's Crimson lineup.

  • @spiderbass65
    @spiderbass65 Před 3 dny

    We can never get too much Tony!

  • @joedaniels4646
    @joedaniels4646 Před 3 dny

    I first saw them in 1979 they were always my favorite band and have seen them about 19 times! They ruled rock in my humble opinion from the 70's till about 2000!

  • @microwavedmetal
    @microwavedmetal Před 3 dny

    Awe I wish Richard could be reconnected with those lost guitars, he deserves it

  • @johncopeland3826
    @johncopeland3826 Před 3 dny

    Brilliant work with the late , great brilliant , Robbie Robertson ...so cool to have 2 geniuses on the same record !

  • @TheFishSandwichShow

    I saw brad Gillis with ozzy back then we also saw dokken before you quit the first time, but back then no way you could fill Gillis boots. Jesus even pat park was was being conceded and he was only 16

  • @davidwatkinson1226
    @davidwatkinson1226 Před 3 dny

    So easy to listen to

  • @hockeyeverything4339

    Jake didnt play great? Lol. Hes laid down some of the greatest solos of all time. George Lynch? Not so much

  • @tomhenninger4153
    @tomhenninger4153 Před 3 dny

    Tony - you are so cool and authentic! First saw you on the Shock the Monkey tour. '82. Thanks for the stories, honesty and your time! Rock on!

  • @dr.buzzvonjellar8862

    David Gilmour is a beautiful man

  • @user-rm5ww5hx9y
    @user-rm5ww5hx9y Před 3 dny

    Great interview! Thanks!

  • @clubderunzensiertendichter

    Thank you very much for posting this ! In solidarity with the fighters for peace, love, justice & truth we express our feelings with music on our channel. MAGISCHES THEATER (wer nicht wagt, der nicht gewinnt): czcams.com/video/eqAQ4KbQM6k/video.html Greetings from Germany ... CLUB OF THE UNCENSORED POETS

  • @gmswhackos2652
    @gmswhackos2652 Před 4 dny

    I saw Tony with Peter Gabriel in 1982 at a show in Normal, Illinois. Great show.

  • @jwardcomo
    @jwardcomo Před 4 dny

    I have to ask, looking like a dope, who is the interviewer?

  • @terrydavis5915
    @terrydavis5915 Před 4 dny

    Vai replacing Fripp???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Yea that is a heck of a job.

    • @terrydavis5915
      @terrydavis5915 Před 4 dny

      But no one is raising an eyebrow?

    • @Nickc4555
      @Nickc4555 Před 4 dny

      @@terrydavis5915 It was Fripp's suggestion.

    • @terrydavis5915
      @terrydavis5915 Před 4 dny

      @@Nickc4555 I knew that and why not. Not all decisions are artistic. I will probably will pass. I've seen both Crimsons for a total of 4 times.

  • @vbassone
    @vbassone Před 4 dny

    The 1981 newly formed version of KC was called Discipline initially, not Disciple. Obviously it was later decided to call the band King Crimson and the record Discipline.

  • @clanrewired
    @clanrewired Před 4 dny

    "we could probably talk for several hours, but people would get bored and leave" oohp.... did that come out wrong...

  • @recabitejehonadab2654

    Incredible guitarist.

  • @joesatchton212
    @joesatchton212 Před 4 dny

    What a total LEGEND....HYSTERICAL story about Liquid Tension Experiment!! XD And I am certain Tony is being incredibly modest and humble. John, Jordan and Mike would NOT play with Tony unless Tony was actually a virtuoso monster player.

    • @HerrSint
      @HerrSint Před 17 hodinami

      The DT guys knows too that Tony practically *invented* catching and remembering lengthy, complex music through first listening.

    • @joesatchton212
      @joesatchton212 Před 9 hodinami

      @@HerrSint Yeah, which is what makes Tony's comments about the DT/ LTE guys so self-effacing and humble. XD

  • @couchwarrior2449
    @couchwarrior2449 Před 5 dny

    Wives and Girlfriends, absolute bandkillers. If you're joining a rock stars band and the wife or girlfriend is in charge or has any say whatsoever, Beware!!!

  • @user-mv5bu2kk8b
    @user-mv5bu2kk8b Před 5 dny

    Tony myhero

  • @kenetic1228
    @kenetic1228 Před 5 dny

    Tour already!,! Life’s short

  • @longlivedio3498
    @longlivedio3498 Před 5 dny

    lol he wasn’t fired

  • @juanloko1013
    @juanloko1013 Před 5 dny

    shame on dio,.. i believe vivian fully!

  • @davidgerlach1132
    @davidgerlach1132 Před 6 dny

    Fender Strat, at bat all the time, brother from another...

  • @carlosdanger6129
    @carlosdanger6129 Před 7 dny

    I love that old Georgie got fired

  • @giri.goyo_yt
    @giri.goyo_yt Před 8 dny

    Dude is so childlike and has youthful wonder. Even looks like an elf. What a gem and great axe slinger as well. Great interview.

  • @einarabelc5
    @einarabelc5 Před 8 dny

    Not true, Neil studied Jazz with Freddy Grubber and Peter Ernskine.

  • @einarabelc5
    @einarabelc5 Před 8 dny

    Try and Abasí with true temperament frets that are fanned and see if that is not different

  • @Rienzi999
    @Rienzi999 Před 9 dny

    Is that Nita's childhood teddy bear on the bed? 😉

  • @Rienzi999
    @Rienzi999 Před 9 dny

    Unfortunately the picking pattern cannot be observed as half the guitar is behind the table; it's the half that's treated by left hand. I think I know the pattern but for a beginner it is indispensible to know how to "pick the lick".

  • @stevoe1972
    @stevoe1972 Před 9 dny

    4:17 did he just drool on himself?

  • @testodude
    @testodude Před 9 dny

    poor lost lonely banjo hanging on that wall

  • @gunslingorgunslingorsadf8150

    Soooo... i get official tabs.... but if i want to make a non-official tab with the same notation software used for the official tabs, how can i do it? Most of the tabs on the site are still in text file format, this seems silly and conversion should be possible... i could have swarn the app used to do it but maybe im thinking of another?