Rewatching this amazing video, and I notice around 1:35 Victor finishes speaking, goes to play the melody, but hears the applause and immediately switches back. He waits for the applause to subside before he plays the next section everyone can hear the melody, the beginning of the song. Incredible control and awareness.
11:33 "That's why I think the whole world should learn to play music. Then we might understand that differences are a blessing, not a curse". What a lesson!
Forget that I'm a bassist Forget that I'm a fan of Victor Wooten. That is an amazing commencement "talk." The quote from his mother might be the best quote I've every heard.
The best quote I ever heard (the one I needed the most to hear) came from another musician, Yo Yo Ma: “Think of your voice as your life, and live your life as an art form”
Esther Hicks has a saying similar basically like "people only call you selfish when you are not serving them" Along those lines she says you do better service once you get yourself right first and not to worry about selfish people :)
Hey ! this is not just a dude with a base ! This is Victor Wooten, someone who actualy understands what playing music is all about, who is a gifted teacher and a philosofer as well. And ohh yeah,,, he also plays the base.
The whole thing impressive...and the fact that this human being took the time to positively address the graduates was just an example of being a caring person and I hope he gets imitated.
And this is why Victor is so respected around the world. Not only he can play but he can also pronounce words of wisdom and inspire other people to be a good human being. He makes you feel you have a brother shedding some light on your path. Thanks Victor!
Wow. Im a dj and record producer here in Jamaica. I have never seen or heard a speech like this one. It open my my heart, mind and soul. Thank you very much and congrats to all the graduates of the University of Vermont Rubenstein School. Btw, i stumbled on this by accident and i thank the universe for the detour.
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I love this to the moon and back. Thanks, Victor - for changing my life. In 2005 you changed my world, and I was blessed that you were my very first concert ever. I was 17, losing my mind in the front row of Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee. I am simply blessed to have gotten to live my dream of working with you all for a short time a few years later. Thanks for everything.
the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. the next best time is now. do it with others, because when you include others with yourself.... it's OK to be selfish. words of wisdom - thanks Wooten.
I met and hung out with Victor in the early flecktone days. I actually had hands in building a bass for him when I worked at Roscoe guitars here in nc. He played his solo that night at Ziggy's on our bass! Super human being. Humble, respectful and appreciative.
Man that must have been a life changing experience. Definitely on my bucket list. A buddy of mine saw him play one of the many duos with Steve Bailey in the 90s. The promoter dropped the ball and only 8 people showed up. Those men played as if it was packed. They started just taking requests. The Sanford & Sons theme was a highlight. I really want to meet Victor before I die.
wow... i remember 20 yrs ago being in high school jazz band and my teacher playing a video of bela and the fleck tones. I remember being blown away hearing victor for the first time. Now this guy is doing college commencement speeches. wow... a bass player evolved into this. absolutely amazing. Gohhhhhhtta love it...
When Victor came to Atlanta in early 90s every real musician came to meet him and hear him. He put on a clinic, then I realized he is more than a musician, but a philosopher. He is an honorary everything
I will always remember how nice Victor was when he came to hear the band I was in play(bass). I think he wanted to hear Jeff Coffin play but we talked. He emphasized the importance of giving it all you can. He had incredible positive energy and he even helped me with my gear afterwards. Thank you Victor! Your kindness and wise advice will always be remembered. I really can't think of a better man to give a message to young souls.
I’m in deep tears .... I feel vindicated as a soul & human being as if some one just stood up for me .... His message is so what I believe and am about .... That’s what I regard makes him a true HERO 🙏🏽
I'm a very different bass player but I learn from almost all styles and what blows my mind about Wooten is that he can get the bass to do what he wishes. I take inspiration from that.
I saw a victor wooten concert at college of dupage in illinois. None of my friends were free that night so I just went by myself. The entire “concert” turned out to be a victor wooten lecture just like this. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my life.
For years I thought Bono gave one of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard, until I listened to this. Mr. Wooten is amazing and has shown me that in addition to being a brilliant, prolific bass player, he is a fantastic human being and terrific speaker.
Mr Wooten, you are an amazing man! I enjoyed every minute of you Commencement talk. We are all blessed every minute you are on this earth to share your wisdom, kindness and music. Thank you! God bless you and all your family.
Victor Wooten is amazing. The smile on his face is possibly the most infectious smile I’ve ever seen. Just watching him play can bring tears to my eyes. Not in a saddened way, but just from being so overwhelmed by the beauty of his music
Profound Speech & Wisdom. I discovered Victor ( and his friend/ mentor Marcus Miller ) Wooten on this day January 14th 2023 . This discovery fills me with Joy & Hope.
salsaddict, I appreciate you posting that. I've seen so many talented people today that I've never heard of! I feel so ignorant bc I thought I knew more. What a speech, too!
My guitar teacher had the chance to see one of his talks in person: *Wooten performs a rhapsody in front of audience* My teacher (spontaneously): How many of those exact notes right now, did you know you were going to play? Wooten: How many of those exact words right now, did you know you were going to say?
@@oluwalekeogungbenika9105 I wasn't commenting just on Victor's bass skills, but I think he is an amazing human being too. However, I'm well aware of the brilliant bass players that come out of Africa in general. So much beautiful music. I've seen a few Nigerian bass players on CZcams already and there are some mad skills.
Really, I just love this man. He can teach you a lot and keep you memorized. One of the best shows I ever saw was the Bella Fleck & The Felecktones at Suwanee Music Park 2001ish. They were magical. I get chills thinking about it. Congrats Victor. You deserve the best of the best as that is who you are....
Wow, Victor is a class act! I LOVE how he honors his parents' memory in the story he tells. WHO HE IS *is* their legacy. What a gift to have him teaching in this way.
This is a really good speech...damn I just got in to see Victor play some base, but it was the speech who kept me watching the whole thing. Amazing guy
This was Amazing! What a refreshing point of view! The music was real nice too! Come back here from time to time and set your sights back in focus on our future.
What an amazing commencement speech for those new graduates! And amazing words of wisdom to share with all of us. I saw him at a Guitar Center seminar years ago and I'll never forget how down to earth he was and very humble.
This was a big blessing mannnnnnnnnn…..What a blessing to this world….Mama and Papa Wooten you are excellent parents and did a great job parenting 🖤🖤🖤🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿💯💯💯🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
the fact that he's playing "The Lesson" gives this speech a little extra meaning. Absolutely amazing.
Well said sir
Vai Brasil 🇧🇷
You mean the talk right? 😂
Meanwhile the rella in the back falls asleep halfway through.
Amazing! Fav commencement speech 🎉
Rewatching this amazing video, and I notice around 1:35 Victor finishes speaking, goes to play the melody, but hears the applause and immediately switches back. He waits for the applause to subside before he plays the next section everyone can hear the melody, the beginning of the song. Incredible control and awareness.
Great catch! Sign of a true entertainer.
Definitely a great catch. Victor's demonstrating great artistry and an inspirational message and thankfully the audience actually listens!
11:33 "That's why I think the whole world should learn to play music. Then we might understand that differences are a blessing, not a curse". What a lesson!
A good lesson while playing The Lesson
this speech is full of lessons
Words of wisdom fam
Forget that I'm a bassist Forget that I'm a fan of Victor Wooten. That is an amazing commencement "talk." The quote from his mother might be the best quote I've every heard.
The best quote I ever heard (the one I needed the most to hear) came from another musician, Yo Yo Ma:
“Think of your voice as your life, and live your life as an art form”
Yes, pretty pretentious.
@@emdiar6588 That is exactly what came to my mind after reading that
True
I've listened to more of his speeches than his songs.
The craziest thing is that as incredible as Vic is at bass, he is better at being a person :) his mother would be so proud
His Dad would be proud too.
@@brianholmes5638 yes
Nice comment☺️
@@practice_Chinese_yoga thanks heh
@tristan Kade Cheers, his playing reflects his beautiful soul
Victors parents did a great job of raising him.
All of them......class acts and very humble
Yes o
"when you include others as yourself then it's ok to be selfish"
This is the best thing i ever heard in my life.
Esther Hicks has a saying similar basically like "people only call you selfish when you are not serving them"
Along those lines she says you do better service once you get yourself right first and not to worry about selfish people :)
I'm a simple man
I see a bass, I click the video
SLAP like now.....lol
@@evracer fellow slapper
@@thegreatmcgeezy7527 Davie 504....Approve.
So there needs to be a seabass?
Hey ! this is not just a dude with a base !
This is Victor Wooten, someone who actualy understands what playing music is all about,
who is a gifted teacher and a philosofer as well.
And ohh yeah,,, he also plays the base.
That speech made me cry.
me too and in all honesty that takes a lot.....
Jim Anzalone me too - the "best time to start living was 20 years ago - the next best time is now" line did it. Amazing.
me too
Me too ,,,I like myself more whilst listening to Victor.
Jim Anzalone i cried too 🌠💐🔌💝
South Africa needs you Victor Wooten.
agreed !
We really need him in South Africa..
Would make it a better place. Im sure he made his parents really proud
"And be a leader among equals". *starts playing a hot latin rythm." His message and his music goes way beyond what he is saying. Amazing speach.
13:00
this might be the coolest thing ive ever heard. he is on a different level. this speech should be shown to every graduating high school senior
TheHeroicDoses
I agree.
Talk*
Would we have "better people" ? I doubt it.
He is a blessing to the world.
Vic is god.
Grooving by himself. Then speaking and grooving simultaneously. Amazing.
The whole thing impressive...and the fact that this human being took the time to positively address the graduates was just an example of being a caring person and I hope he gets imitated.
We appreciate all your amazing comments on this video!
For a school to invite Victor Wooten for a speech like this.. I'm definitely going to apply here for another Post Graduate degree...
Mestre não sei inglês mas se você ler sou seu fã parabéns Deus continue abençoando mestre dos graves bom Jaime do Bass.
I couldn't stop crying from this speech. He's truly an angel!
Crying right now.
The is the single best thing I have ever watched on CZcams. Victor Wooten is the absolute man.
Bubbleanddown I totally agree!
I agree 👍
And this is why Victor is so respected around the world. Not only he can play but he can also pronounce words of wisdom and inspire other people to be a good human being. He makes you feel you have a brother shedding some light on your path. Thanks Victor!
Raul and Compadres hey baul spell monarch basses
I love that guy in the red that's always smiling
Watkins Bouche I think it’s Dwight Schrute from “The Office”! :) :) :)
Ken Wheeler
He appreciates the amazing talent of Sir Wooten...oh...and the message
ngl he looks like he lives in a society
he high af
Dwight Schrute 25 min smile
His use of dynamics is incredible.
yess and the way he tunes his e string at the end is crazy like who thinks of that 😂
Every time I see Victor Wooten play and/or speak I do some heavy reflecting. This dude is a blessing to this planet🙏🏾
I feel so blessed that I found this man. The modern day philosopher and perhaps the best musician alive all in one
Wow. Im a dj and record producer here in Jamaica. I have never seen or heard a speech like this one. It open my my heart, mind and soul. Thank you very much and congrats to all the graduates of the University of Vermont Rubenstein School. Btw, i stumbled on this by accident and i thank the universe for the detour.
Keep up the good work bud, your doin great.
Bless up bro, we need a serious music training program in Jamaica.
I didn't plan on watching this, but that was an unexpectedly pleasant emotional and inspirational 24.5 minutes.
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I love this to the moon and back. Thanks, Victor - for changing my life. In 2005 you changed my world, and I was blessed that you were my very first concert ever. I was 17, losing my mind in the front row of Market Square in Knoxville, Tennessee. I am simply blessed to have gotten to live my dream of working with you all for a short time a few years later. Thanks for everything.
And that's why Victor is the Best
agreed.... along with Richard Bona
Agree!!
Nope. Music is the best.
Oh yeah.
And the Dalai Lama went online and watched this and said, "heck, why didn't I learn to play bass".
🧸👌🏻💕🎶
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
plays drums... xD
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the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. the next best time is now.
do it with others, because when you include others with yourself....
it's OK to be selfish.
words of wisdom - thanks Wooten.
The best time to start was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. This was amazing!
I met and hung out with Victor in the early flecktone days. I actually had hands in building a bass for him when I worked at Roscoe guitars here in nc. He played his solo that night at Ziggy's on our bass! Super human being. Humble, respectful and appreciative.
Man that must have been a life changing experience. Definitely on my bucket list. A buddy of mine saw him play one of the many duos with Steve Bailey in the 90s. The promoter dropped the ball and only 8 people showed up. Those men played as if it was packed. They started just taking requests. The Sanford & Sons theme was a highlight. I really want to meet Victor before I die.
How did I miss this talent, while I studied music? What a treasure..
wow... i remember 20 yrs ago being in high school jazz band and my teacher playing a video of bela and the fleck tones. I remember being blown away hearing victor for the first time. Now this guy is doing college commencement speeches. wow... a bass player evolved into this. absolutely amazing. Gohhhhhhtta love it...
CliffHuxtableSweater ....me too
When Victor came to Atlanta in early 90s every real musician came to meet him and hear him. He put on a clinic, then I realized he is more than a musician, but a philosopher. He is an honorary everything
I cried watching this video. I love Victor Wootens music, but now i also love him as a person.
I will always remember how nice Victor was when he came to hear the band I was in play(bass). I think he wanted to hear Jeff Coffin play but we talked. He emphasized the importance of giving it all you can.
He had incredible positive energy and he even helped me with my gear afterwards. Thank you Victor!
Your kindness and wise advice will always be remembered.
I really can't think of a better man to give a message to young souls.
I’m in deep tears .... I feel vindicated as a soul & human being as if some one just stood up for me .... His message is so what I believe and am about .... That’s what I regard makes him a true HERO 🙏🏽
U can see why he is a 6x grammy winner, n i'm honoured he's also a good friend......Victor Wooten,"Classic Gold"
Wylie J Miller he ain’t yo friend!!!😅😂😂😂😂
@@bootiedude you shady bruh! 3years, and still got burnt? smh LOL
I'm a very different bass player but I learn from almost all styles and what blows my mind about Wooten is that he can get the bass to do what he wishes. I take inspiration from that.
Some real words of wisdom here
Shout out to young Dwight Schrute in the back
Thank you🤣
Idiot idiot idiot 😂😂😂
Lmaooooo 😂
www.uvm.edu/rsenr/profiles/adrian_ivakhiv
ReignSupreme9 I was certain other people saw that dude! Seemed like he had to pee or poo the whole time. 👍🏾
CZcams algorithm, I just wanna say that I love you.
I saw a victor wooten concert at college of dupage in illinois. None of my friends were free that night so I just went by myself. The entire “concert” turned out to be a victor wooten lecture just like this. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my life.
For years I thought Bono gave one of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard, until I listened to this. Mr. Wooten is amazing and has shown me that in addition to being a brilliant, prolific bass player, he is a fantastic human being and terrific speaker.
It takes someone very special to hold the attention of a crowd for that long. This speech is almost like a new genre! Spoken word bass virtuoso.
your your mom must be very proud of you, Victor.
And to top it all off....Amazing Grace at the end. This is a perfect speech!! This speech is life changing!
Mr Wooten, you are an amazing man! I enjoyed every minute of you Commencement talk. We are all blessed every minute you are on this earth to share your wisdom, kindness and music. Thank you! God bless you and all your family.
Who's watching to this in 2021❤️ playing and talking is something different from playing and singing 😍😍 victor wooten is a god🎸🎸🎸
Victor Wooten is amazing. The smile on his face is possibly the most infectious smile I’ve ever seen. Just watching him play can bring tears to my eyes. Not in a saddened way, but just from being so overwhelmed by the beauty of his music
Profound Speech & Wisdom. I discovered Victor ( and his friend/ mentor Marcus Miller ) Wooten on this day January 14th 2023 . This discovery fills me with Joy & Hope.
I should watch this every morning
I should watch this everytime I feel too depressed
its fitting that the song hes playing is called " the lesson"
salsaddict, I appreciate you posting that. I've seen so many talented people today that I've never heard of! I feel so ignorant bc I thought I knew more. What a speech, too!
As wise, as meaningful, as honest, as heartfelt as any commencement address I have ever heard. I'd say his Momma done raised him right.
to play like this while giving an improvised speech just shows how pure it is!!
This guy just talked and grooved at the same time for 20 mins straight and still flexed on us with the slap in the end.
Legend.
How to play victor wootens the lesson:
1.Learn some double thumb
2.Learn tap
3. *Do a speech at a university*
oh yeah and don't forget you gotta be able to play harmonics on every fret somehow?
4. Be awesome
3 only if you're invited to speak 😂
He has a great spirituality. May be he is on another dimension. We must apply all his message to our lives.
Agree to apply in our lives. But I'm not sure about in another dimension. I think we just need to see the good things always.
My guitar teacher had the chance to see one of his talks in person:
*Wooten performs a rhapsody in front of audience*
My teacher (spontaneously): How many of those exact notes right now, did you know you were going to play?
Wooten: How many of those exact words right now, did you know you were going to say?
LUIS C. MUNIZ
Amen
This reminded me of how important we all are to our Creator, and how bless we all are! my the LORD ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS all of you!!
The old guy next to grumpy arse got a awesome friendly smile.
Victor is a gift to the world. Bless his mother and father for their amazing work and for helping to craft such an amazing human being!
You better come to Nigeria and see mad bassist far better than your best
@@oluwalekeogungbenika9105 I wasn't commenting just on Victor's bass skills, but I think he is an amazing human being too. However, I'm well aware of the brilliant bass players that come out of Africa in general. So much beautiful music. I've seen a few Nigerian bass players on CZcams already and there are some mad skills.
@@oluwalekeogungbenika9105 czcams.com/video/XVPuJA4Sfzk/video.html
This guy is outstanding!!!
@@oluwalekeogungbenika9105whoooo cares
The Guy with the red shirt at the back, should be the next joker
I watch this everyday. His voice is so soothing and so is his bass playing.
From London England! ,
Victor Wooten Is GOD ! .
One of my many hero's ! .
Wooten is an amazing bass player, and an even better human being!
I don’t think I have ever been so impressed!!!
Absolutely brilliant!!!! In every he had to say...
In everything he had to play!!!! BRAVO 👏
This man is a treasure. We should all appreciate him. Amazing bass! Amazing human!
I keep coming back to this
Deep message given by a super bass and music virtuoso. Thanks! 👏
This has got to be one of the best things I have ever seen on CZcams. A truly amazing person and musician!
I came here for some groovy bass. I left with a new appreciation for life.
This is message we need to hear at this moment in history. This is the greatest bass guitar player of all time ladies and gentlemen.
Man, this hit me right in the feels.
As if it wasn't enough that this man is perhaps the best bassist to ever live.... The amount of wisdom and gravitasse he oozes....
Thank you, Victor.
Multiple shivers throughout the talk. I'm left dazed in wonder... thank you so much for, heck, existing
Woah that little cover piece of Norwegian Wood was eye opening. It was beautiful.
the most amazing speech i ever seen you know victor is the most talented musician in this world bless!!!!!!!!!
Wooten is a living legend....
nice platitude
THIS, brought tears to my eyes.
It makes me wanna cry... How lucky the world is to have such a beautiful person like Vic
That was amazing. I feel blessed to be able to have his wisdom spread amongst us all.
How nice to hear someone of substance say so much with both his words and music.
Really, I just love this man. He can teach you a lot and keep you memorized. One of the best shows I ever saw was the Bella Fleck & The Felecktones at Suwanee Music Park 2001ish. They were magical. I get chills thinking about it. Congrats Victor. You deserve the best of the best as that is who you are....
I came here after looking for slap bass lessons... first time hearing victor wooten and i've learned far more than I expected I would
That was truly inspiring and moving! Wootten is pure energy at its finest!
How blessed are those students to have experienced that? Awesome words Vic!
Wow, Victor is a class act! I LOVE how he honors his parents' memory in the story he tells. WHO HE IS *is* their legacy. What a gift to have him teaching in this way.
AMAZING. what an incredible experience hearing this remarkable man. thank you
hes an awesome person
What an amazing commencement speaker. His wisdom abounds.
Talk about humble, intuitive and of course unbelievably talented. We need to hear and see more musicians like him. Inspired!!!!!
You can tell everyone behind him is a musician and can appreciate the beautiful jams just by their ear to ear smiles.
This is a really good speech...damn I just got in to see Victor play some base, but it was the speech who kept me watching the whole thing.
Amazing guy
"Remember what inspiration feels like." This man was born to create and do good.
One of my favorite musicians, a man with originality.
This was Amazing! What a refreshing point of view! The music was real nice too!
Come back here from time to time and set your sights back in focus on our future.
THE most incredible cat on bass right here ladies and gents. If there is a heaven sent talent, this dude is it.
Nope, nothing but hard work.
Best bassist ever and awesome person!
What an amazing commencement speech for those new graduates! And amazing words of wisdom to share with all of us. I saw him at a Guitar Center seminar years ago and I'll never forget how down to earth he was and very humble.
This was a big blessing mannnnnnnnnn…..What a blessing to this world….Mama and Papa Wooten you are excellent parents and did a great job parenting 🖤🖤🖤🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿💯💯💯🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥