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@musicairplanes4884

2 жыл бұрын

Jamel if you like this then you should check out some Return to Forever. Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, Al DiMeola and Lenny White.

@guitronix

2 жыл бұрын

@@musicairplanes4884 or Jean-Luc Ponty

@musicairplanes4884

2 жыл бұрын

@@guitronix Absolutely!

@bc8368

2 жыл бұрын

@@guitronix I agree I saw Jean play in New York and it was awesome violin playing

@bc8368

2 жыл бұрын

@@musicairplanes4884 Awesome also like I commented earlier Victor Wooten Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke playing was an awesome show

Victor Wooten is not only one of the best bass players out there, he's also a great music educator and truly good human!!

@TimothyLafreniere

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. An all around inspiring individual.

@brianjohnston5325

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more! Super nice guy, super talented, and just a brilliant mind

@fritzk3627

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

@UngaBunga1966

2 жыл бұрын

Victor is a GREAT human!

@robertkramer41

2 жыл бұрын

A truer thing is hard to find

I swear man I was so happy to see this pop up. These guys deserve all the fame in the world so watching people discover them is great and I've been waiting for you to stumble on them. Victor Wooten Amazing Grace solo from the DVD I sent you is a MUST. also Big Country and Hoedown

JAMEL!!! You got to it!!! Thanks a million bro, I’m happy to have shared this with you and the group! Much love ❤️✌🏻 And yeah people do call me BJ. Too many Brians!!! 😂😂😂

@jamelakajamal

2 жыл бұрын

✌🏾🧔🏾‍♂️✌🏾

@squigtonianmayhem4602

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Master Brian! Ya can Jamel is hooked, right out the gate.

@XCaliKev

2 жыл бұрын

👍😎 That was cool. Thanks

@eurofritz4617

2 жыл бұрын

Did you just request the band or did you also request this specific video? I ask because when I saw the title I knew Jamel would trip over Future Man and his drumitar but they did not even show him once with the instrument on this song, Jamel needs to re-visit the group to check it out.

@brianjohnston5325

2 жыл бұрын

@@eurofritz4617 I requested this video because of the quality audio/video and also wanted to surprise him with that Vic Wooten solo. I was also disappointed that Futureman did not get his turn to shine in this video, but don't worry I have a feeling Jamel ain't done with them just yet.

One of the most astounding things I have ever seen in a concert was Victor Wooten and Bela Fleck exchanging instruments. Bela played the bass guitar like a banjo, and Victor played the banjo like a bass. Sounds weird, but it was awesome. FutureMan is one of a kind, and also a fine human being. Love Bela Fleck and The Flecktones! Thanks for this reaction video!

@doplinger1

2 жыл бұрын

That’s an incredible part of their show, when they’re slapping at each other’s instruments!

When you have a bassist like Vic, the fact that his brother is playing drums on a synthesizer he built himself just gets overlooked

@esparka

2 жыл бұрын

The “Drumatar”, as Futureman, Victor’s brother, calls it…

That group represents some of most of talented musicians you'll ever find. Each of them is amazing by themselves. Howard Levy, the harmonica player, is considered by most harmonica players I know to be in a class of his own. The harmonica isn't as flashy because it's so small, so it's hard to appreciate all he does on that thing, but he truly is an innovator of the instrument.

@lesliepartridge9895

2 жыл бұрын

That has to be the best harmonica solo I ever heard. Incredible!

I saw Bela live in a little bar in South Carolina. Sitting at a table, 5 feet from Futureman. Tripping.

@Alewifes_Husband

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in like 1995 in Oswego, NY at an outdoor festival near the University. Great time! Speaking of tripping, I almost tripped over Bela. I had gone to concessions for a sandwich, and was picking my way, head down, thru the sea of blankets trying not to dump it on the blanket people. Unbeknownst to me, Bela was using a transmitter and had come out into the crowd. I looked up at some point because it "felt" like someone was there, and there he was - grinning and picking and boy was I embarrassed for a little while! Glad I didn't spill my food on him!

@randomperson-dy6kj

2 жыл бұрын

Gawd I miss the 90’s. 😁

Victor is easily one of the top 5 bass players in the world, Bela is arguably the best banjo player, and Futureman (Victors brother) is beyond description. It’s a real shame they didn’t focus on Futureman a little bit, his synthax drumitar is amazing, you really have to see it to believe it. I’ve seen them live several times, you gotta find some more!

@debrabeck9630

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Watching/hearing FutureMan is astounding. He’s SO good, and his performance is fascinating.

@DDubyah17

2 жыл бұрын

Really shouldn’t overlook Howard Levy on harmonica. He’s playing notes on there that shouldn’t be possible.

@lipsterman1

Жыл бұрын

@@DDubyah17 Howard Levy came up with a new harmonica technique that is now emulated everywhere.

I'm an old head hippie & I have had the pleasure to meet Béla. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs! This is real music.

And welcome to the beautiful world of New Grass!!!! I have spent many evenings with this band and was definitely going to shows on this tour...these guys are so so top notch in the music world and they completely blew traditional bluegrass out of the water.i love traditional bluegrass but my heart is with new Grass.whoever requested this thank u..it brought back many good memories..and with this song a whole new genre of music awaits those who want to hear more music like this❤️

@ericgerber9751

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If you’re unfamiliar with MilkDrive, you should check em out - great modern Newgrass band out of Austin

@maxpower92

2 жыл бұрын

You'ld enjoy the string cheese incident. They are new grass, melting faces since 1995.

So glad you found Bela Fleck. Keep on it! This made my night.

The greatest bassist of all time!!! Vic Wooten

These guys are pretty incredible. I have seen them a few times and each time they have been fantastic! Super amazing and very talented! Intelligent, as well...Thank you Jamal. =)

I don't remember how I happened to first hear Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, but Sinister Minister has been my fave of theirs FOREVER. I couldn't believe it when I saw that you were reacting to it! Isn't that just the BEST? Such talent. Really lifts you up & makes you think about hope & possibilities. LOVE it. :)

WINNER WINNER. AWESOME BAND. Thank you Jamel.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼

I took my wife to a Bela Fleck & the Flecktones concert for my birthday a few years back. She started to groove to some songs, then the meter changed and she thought 'what?' Finally she started watching me ... and noticed I wasn't breaking the groove. She understood me better after that night. Yes! Vic is AMAZING! The group recorded their earlier CDs "live" in studio so they could be certain the songs could be re-created live. Yup. Watch any version of "The West Country."

I would never listen to this on my own, but it was amazing! That's what I love about your channel, Jamel!

Jamel, thank you so much for presenting one of the best bass players on the planet! Victor is not only entertaining, but virtuosic. The harmonica player... are you kidding me? And then there is the incredible Béla Fleck. OMG, what I wouldn't give to see these guys live! Peace!

Watching people being introduced to Victor Wooten for the first time always brings the biggest smile to my face.

Please do more of their music! Flecktones forever!

Béla Anton Leoš Fleck is an American banjo player. An acclaimed virtuoso, he is an innovative and technically proficient pioneer and ambassador of the banjo, bringing the instrument from its bluegrass roots to jazz, classical, rock and various world music genres.

@alancameron261

2 жыл бұрын

The man does not suck at bluegrass either, check out the collaboration with Bruce Hornsby and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the Long Valley Road. Spot on bluegrass banjo.

Don’t know I missed this. So glad you gave this wonderful band a listen. Yes, Sinister Minister was the first song I heard from them, on the radio, around 1990. It’s always been their encore song. Was fortunate to see them live in New Orleans a number of times, at Tipitinas, House of Blues, and several times at the Jazz Fest. Their studio recordings are great, and their live performances were awesome.

I had the honour and pleasure of seeing Bela Fleck play at a free "folk/blues" festival date in Italy maybe 7 or 8 years ago. After he and his partner had played their sets, they sat next to me as we watched Robyn Hitchcock. I couldn't ignore the fact so struck up a conversation. Lovely people, and amazing musicians.😊

In the 80s in Nashville you could see the Flecktones for free every year at the Summer Lights festival. Each musician more astonishing than the last.

Bela Fleck is fantastic! FINALLY!

Jamel, I've heard of Bela and the Flecktones for decades but never gave them a try till this video, and I have YOU to thank for that! So people are not just turning you onto to some killer jams, my brother, you are too! I thank you so much! Peace!

Just so much fun! Bela and the band do have a good time! Glad you got around to him&them. There's more to explore....

These are some of the finest musicians in the world, and are my favorite band by far.

Bela Fleck absolutely reinvented the way to play banjo. I’ve been following him since he was with New Grass Revival in the early 70’s. This band has taken progressive “jazz grass” to a whole new level. The only other harmonica player I know that is as inventive as Howard Levy is Jason Ricci.

Whoever recommended Bela Fleck is a genius. Also check out David Grisman. Dawg music

@Coowallsky

2 жыл бұрын

Mondo Mando!

I'm so happy you're reacting to the great Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. I was lucky enough to see them when I was 17 (I'm 40 now). They were unbelievable. I was also able to meet Victor. I still have my ticket stub with his autograph. Absolutely fantasticly wonderful band. So happy to see you share them with your fans.

My favorite number from my favorite band. The Sinister Minister is usually done as the encore. It is too bad that they rarely tour anymore. If they do resume touring, you must go see them! Bela Fleck is currently on tour with his bluegrass band, who are also amazing.

Saw them live 3-4 times in early 90's. Victor Lamont Wooten is one of the best bass players ever! Find a bass Solo video to review, please. Future man ( on the drumitar synth) is Vic's brother.

@Alewifes_Husband

2 жыл бұрын

(Roy Wooten) I was hoping FutureMan would get a 30-second shot to show off the Synthaxe Drumitar.

@brianjohnston5325

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alewifes_Husband I thought the same thing. It was a shame that he didn't get his moment too. The other 3 slayed it

Bela flecks musical documentary 'Throw down your heart', where he travels to Africa to discover the roots of the banjo, is one of the greatest music doccumentarys I have ever seen. I highly recomend.

I saw these guys in the early 2000's at a festival. I was walking around the place and suddenly heard this crazy music coming from the main stage, and my friends and I went and watched the whole show mesmerized. We had never heard of them and we originally had plans to do other things at the time, but we stood there and had our faces melted by the talent these musicians were displaying. They ended that show with this song as well, and the people there went crazy for it.

This is proof that you're TRULY out to find ALL the good music! Not just rock, jam and other pop. You're going to LOOOOOVE you some Bela Fleck and the Flecktones!! Enjoy the heck out of this rabbit hole! :)

Mountain jam is always a blast ! Hope it returns Bella Flek is a must see experience

I remember the first time I heard this. Blew me away.

Yes! My wife chose our wedding procession song, Big Country, Bela n The Flecktones, such a great instrumental.

I suggested this over a year ago! I'm So glad you finally got to it. I know Bela. He was friends with my parents. Truly one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet!

One of the most unique and incredibly talented bands of all time. Howard Levy, the harmonica guy, left for several years and was replaced by a sax player who is now with The Dave Matthews Band, but I’m glad he’s back. He was always a big part of what made the band’s sound unique. If you wanna see probably the best performance of this with Victor Wooten COMPLETELY going to town on his bass and laying down one of the best solos of all time (and the band wearing some of the most dated fashions and looks imaginable- lots of mullets and mustaches and Zuba pants) check out the performance from the 1991 Jacksonville Jazz Festival.

Gotta listen to New Grass Revival now. What a super group they were. Bela Fleck and Sam Bush together are magic. My favorite band.

You have found another gem! Incredible musicians all around and amazing banjo playing! I had the pleasure of seeing them live at a music festival and it was unbelievable!

finally you've gotten to Bela. Every single person this guy plays with is a legitimate master at their instrument. They have many years of shows with a saxaphone player as well that you can certainly find as well. So glad you are getting to these folks.

I saw them perform on PBS at the outdoor Jacksonville Jazz Festival and was blown away by Victor. I recorded the whole show. When they came to Buffalo and performed in a small club I bought tickets with friends the day they were in sale. One of the best concerts I have ever seen.

Victor Wooten will go down in history as one of the best bassists ever. He has influenced a whole generation of bassists, just as your Jamerson, Jaco etc have. And as others have pointed out, super nice guy.

I first saw these guys on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”. That’s how long they’ve been around. Then I saw them at a small club in Ann Arbor, got to meet them all after the show, get their autographs, Q&A with the audience. But they quickly started playing bigger venues. Victor Wooten is a bass player that all bass players point to as the best. Victor’s brother, Roy Wooten aka “Future Man” invented the Drumitar. Howard Levy plays a ton of instruments really well. We see him mostly on piano, but he’s a top harmonica player. And Béla is just a great banjo player who has really stretched the instrument. He’s married to another banjo player, Abigail Washburn. I liked her albums independently, then later learned they were dating, then married and popping kids. She lived in China for some years, and she sings some of her songs in mandarin. This band has lots of great songs & albums. My favorite is “Live Art”, with songs “Sunset Road”, “Stomping Ground” and “New South Africa”.

@brianjohnston5325

Жыл бұрын

Great comment and nothing but facts! Love these guys too and had a similar experience when I saw them at a small gig on a college campus in the 90’s. Can’t say enough good things about these guys. I saw them when they were playing with one of their other members Jeff in place of Howard. All super great guys and Victor is beyond description as a bass player and a good human

Bela Also does "Classical" music on the Banjo. You should check out his version of Moto Perpetuo (Perpetual Motion)

I've seen them in concert a number of times. Always a blast.

If Bela Fleck wants to win a Grammy, he releases a Flecktones album. He has won 15 of them.

Victor Wooten is one of the great bass players to ever touch the instrument. Legend. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen all 5 of the Wooten brothers on the same stage.

"Scratch and Sniff" is another banger by Bela Fleck. A bassoon played with a wah pedal--- it's unforgettable. 😁

@jimwilson5148

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, somehow I missed that one. I will be watching that immediately. Thanks!

Finally! Someone reacting to these guys!!

I was at this show and had my mind completely blown by this performance live, especially that bass solo by Victor Wooten! Holy moly..

Bela produces my cousin's band, Che Apalache, they were nominated for a Grammy in 2020 cause Bela is great. Check them out, especially their song, Maria.

@kevinsobczak5808

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@hollybellemcclure451

2 жыл бұрын

I love love love che apalache..joe troops voice is so good I got chills listening to them..they ALL are amazing musicians

@hollybellemcclure451

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite che apalache song is New Journey..

I've seen these guys live six or seven times. They are the best - so awesome that you are finally getting to experience this!

When I told people you could mix banjo, slap bass, harmonica and whatever the other dude is playing into a jazz tinged salsa dance tune, they looked at me as if I lost my mind. I hadn't, but they did.

Saw Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at Binghamton University in the mid 1990s - incredible show! 👏

I did a search for no reason and you have the first reaction to pop up! Bella is amazing!

Jazz. With a harmonica, damn good!!

Victor Wooten is an absolute BEAST on the bass guitar.

I've always loved this song. It's great to see it live! Thanks Jamel!

That feeling when you first realize the Flecktones exist … priceless

Amazing band full of “best of their instrument” musicians. Victor is bass God.

I'm so glad to see you react to these guys! I've seen them live many times and even met/talked with them on a few occasions. Not only are all of them virtuoso musicians but also are as genuine, nice and humble as can be. Ps. I wish the video gave more attention to Futureman (Victor's brother playing the drumitar).

Man didn’t even pick up on Futerman playing an electronic drum that looked like a guitar. I almost cried watching Jamal have his epiphany. Those guys are phenomenal. ☮️❤️

YES! Great band, Great musicians, heck yeah Bela Fleck!

He practiced that move! LOVE the Flecktones xoxo

The Flecktones are next level musicians… ALL OF THEM…

Love these guys!

Hey Jamel! Thanks again for reacting to these guys. I have watched this reaction sooo many times lol. It was all worth it when you bout fell out of your chair in amazement when Victor spun that thing around!!!

Man, I got to see the Flecktones play two shows in the Basement in Sydney Australia back in 2007. Still to this day, those shows blew my mind. I got to meet them all after the shows, and they could not have been any nicer. I still have those photo's.

I have seen this band a few times, phenomenal. I met Bela and Futureman! Great guys

I was at the Flecktones' second show ever and I knew they would eventually get the accolades they deserve. This song won a Grammy. These musician are considered the best at what they do. If you want to hear vocals you need to react to New Grass Revival at some point.

Victor Wooten is a monster. Too bad many us were raised on the very limited FM radio... we all missed out on so much talent...I'm grateful for the internet opening my ears to new music

Victor Wooten............seen them at Bumbershoot 94 stood on the rail took many pictures like 4-5 ft away. Great show. Los Lobos @ the same stage. Oh yeah, did I mention VICTOR WOOTEN!!!

When I was young, "jazz banjo" was unimaginable, but I've been a Flecktones fan for about 30 years.

I love seeing people get a load of Victor Wooten for the first time.

Glad you found Bela Fleck! I've been a big fan ever since he joined New Grass Revival. NGR transformed bluegrass music. I've never seen them on any reaction video, but if you want to be wowed by virtuoso musicians, check out their song "Seven by Seven".

Fleckin' awesome performance. And you are the best Jamel.

Right-on, I saw those guys a lot back in 90's. Always a good time.

You haven't seen a bass player, until you seem Victor Lamont Wooten playing a Bass while riding a unicycle!! Brother has some serious skills. Bela too its an incredible musician as is Future Man and Howard Levy. I met Future man once at Merle fest in North Wilkesboro NC. He was out walking around the campsites checking out some jam sessions as was i. We stood there talking like old friends even though we only just met. Fellow lovers of music! I will never forget it. Hope you continue to check these guys out! Try Cheeseballs in Cowtown.

This is crazy. I was just listening to these guys and I remembered your channel. I searched you up to see if you'd done a reaction to them and this is your most recent video!

This is so cool! I never heard of them until seeing your video

So glad you did this one, Jamal!

That was Bela plying banjo on the Harder They Come you did the other day.

Heck yeah, buddy. Two of the most amazing musicians on the planet. The bass player Victor Wooten is a bad man....but he's humble and generous. Lucky to have hung with him on a few occasions. There is a great video of Bela and Billy Strings playing together. Even Billy strings looks at Bela Fleck in amazement.

I grew up on Bela Fleck

YES. Everyone in this band is awesome. Bela is like no one else on banjo, and Victor is probably my favorite bassist other than Les.

Man I have been hoping for so long that you would find this band and this song. These guys are a tour de force. There is a live video of them playing with DMB and they a legendary version of #41. It is worth watching.

I hope Bela gets back with the Flecktones. Since he married Abigail Washburn they have been doing more traditional banjo stuff. He and the Wooten brothers were always the core of the group, and they are amazing musicians. Jazz is hard. Really good jazz is a miracle.

Jamel, I was thrilled to see you grooving on Bela Fleck. I have several of his CDs and I think he is a real ground-breaker and very unique. Believe it or not, he is a master of electrified banjo.

Les Claypool wishes he was Victor Wooten! Check out Rick Beato's interview with Victor.

Finally breaching the world of Jazz - whooot!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Victor Wooten is one of the most impressive bass players, ever, period. He and Thundercat are my two favorites since Claypool.

I commend you for highlighting artists that other "reaction" you tubers don't touch on. Great music is just that, great music. With that being said, I would love you to react to "Crack The Sky" a band that has been around since the mid seventies and has never gotten the recognition they deserve. I recommend "Nuclear Apathy" for your approval.

Branford Marsalis stated after playing with them at Lonesome Pine Specials, "... most of all the other groups out there playing jazz/ fusion are half baKed."

You've just witnessed the greatness that is Victor Wooten.

Now you can watch Bela Fleck and the Tones “live at the Quick” amazing grace Victor Wooten bass solo, proves magic is real.