http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Wooten
Here are some lovely thoughts on music from him.
the bass makes no music ... you do
This philosophy seems closely related to another fundamental truth about Wooten's stated approach to and experience of bass and music in general, which is that music is a language. According to Wooten, when speaking or listening we don't focus on the mouth as it is forming words; similarly, when a musician is playing or performing the focus shouldn't be on the instrument.
People familiar with Indian Classical music will nod their heads when they hear this. Also reminded me of the opening scene of Bruce Lee's classic Enter The Dragon.
Look around 7:20 for pearls of wisdom from the Boss.
By the way, Victor Wooten has written a book, and you can read a couple of pages of it here - http://www.vixboox.com/The_Music_Lesson-Groove7.htm
Pretty interesting concepts there.
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