AMS Exclusive Tony Levin Performance - Slap Bass

[gringochucha]

It's a shame that some people will judge Tony by this and the other AMS video. He never was a solo player. He's the kind of bass player who lays down a deep, beautiful foundation for other musicians to build upon. Anybody interested in listening to Tony at the top of his game should hear both Bozzio Levin Stevens albums, where he shines way more than with Liquid Tension Experiment.

[jdssurf]

Tony is a beast of a musician all around.

[amantobass-line]

He is an innovator, and has recorded some timeless tracks. Respect to the man!

[JohnHancotte]

Tony always gives 110% to every performance and recording. His work on Big Time inspired these Funk Fingers. I think one of his uncredited breakthroughs is his aggressive use of compression. I personally love that, especially on the Chapman Stick, but on bass as well. The heavy attack is characteristic of his tone.

[JohnSmith]

One of the absolute best bassists ever.

[mikemagnum]

Tony is just awesome. Easily one of the most versatile players in the business..rock, pop, whatever

[jeremypiquette]

He is the reason I bought a fretless when I heard LTE it changed my life!!!! Inspired me so much!!

[Fretless]

Drumstick bass, my friends...the man is a Master

[matsts]

Chapeau to this amazing and iconic Bass master

[toolshed]

One of the most innovative bass players of all time

[deeliriyum]

That was crazy creative! What a legend! :D

[VallinSFAS]

This is originally how he did that breakout riff in Peter Gabriel's "Big Time". Originally he used wooden drumsticks.

[xoloball]

Tony plays with Funk Fingers, amazing percussive sound

[edbrandt]

This is REAL music played by a real musician. It does not require extensive production and effects.

[ricoeugene]

# Innovative, # Inspirational, most influetial bassplayer, for me, for Decades!!

[mr.k]

I'm super curious! 🤔 As a guitar player I know that playing with your picking hand near the bridge will get you a brighter sound than playing more towards the neck (hence pickup positions etc). In this video Tony achieves a sound when playing near the bridge, so it's basically the other way around. Can somebody explain if this has to do only with those "Funky Fingers" he is using or is this generally a bass thing or what? Thanks!

[lagartozakkerstein]

Bass is a sort of percussive instrument. In fact, together with drums conform what is call rhythm section in an ensemble. This demonstration of Tony abilities here, let the newcomer why he has gained that solid reputation is has. Personally I've followed his work in progressive area which is my area. Working with Peter Gabriel and lots of other musicians of prog rock. He still is part of King Crimson, the most know and evolutive band of progressive rock.
I love what Tony have done in King Crimson since the album Discipline (1981) until today.
He is the reference for lots of admirer of the Stick Bass, he had developed this kind of instrument that gives that bass player a more soloist approach. Just listen to his stick bass demonstration in this AMS series.
Formidable bass player and extremely versatile.

[nickweiserfolz]

One of the best ever. In the same row as just for example Jack Bruce an John Entwistle.

[glendenig]

This guy has bassed for the greats... he's awesome... this is just funnin' around.

[bassimprovjams]

I want a pair!! I'll be getting some after Xmas