“The Day Prince Called” – In Conversation with Nik West /// Scott’s Bass Lessons
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Here’s we go with Episode 2 of the Scott’s Bass Lessons Podcast!
This week I sit down with Nik West – bass player, vocalist and songwriter with credits that include artists such as Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and American Idol.
She’s been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine and has also been featured in Bass Player, Bass Quarterly Germany, and Bass Magazine Japan.
In this episode we discuss her past, how she found the bass, why she nearly gave up for good – right through to moving to LA, hanging out with the likes of Andrew Gouché and getting the call from Prince.
In this Episode You’re Going to Learn:
– How Nik found the bass, and started her journey to becoming a bass player.
– Why she stopped playing (luckily for us she started again!)
– Why you should “play the groove until it’s in you”
– What it was like getting the call from Prince… in the middle of the night!
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Originally posted by UCWTj3vCqkQIsrTGSm4kM34g at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmVWFJ01BBY
" To ironic he let her play the bass line for an hour " Prince wanted her style to come out on the piece, NOT HIS! He was an (Absolute Genius!!)
My dream is to become a badass bass player!!!
Great Story, and interview! ????
Wow! That's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
What bass is she playing?
WOW @ how Prince discovered your bass playing. Congratulations on the new baby, Nik West…..
Pastey legs needs to STFU more.
love it !
That’s a story. Love it
I dindn't know that you knew nik west????
Great interview
Miss you Prince.
She's so dope and seems like a great person. We will meet one day.
@NikWestBass I use a pick for this bass line, and i think it's the only way (for me) to got it right. Beginning down the E string ????
Prince was a workaholic, and so were the Beatles. One wonders how many musical geniuses there're out there who haven't had the opportunity to learn an instrument? Or are willing to work hard? My guess is that there aren't many, most people know that they have a gift already as children. I say this with humility, there is, of course, poverty and oppression in the world.
I could listen to her for hours! What a great story!
Prince : Who's your favorite bass player
Me : You
This interview made me a Nik West fan! She’s so awesome!
Any help would help…
What does Scott mean by "Sliding 5ths"? (7:10)
Also does anyone know what Nik West is playing in her impression of what Prince played for her. Completely different from any tab I have seen… But So Funky… would love to learn that!!!!!
Thanks in advance!
She's very humble
Although very capable in her own right it's totally understandable she froze up for a bit … it's not every day that u get to meet The God of Music in person!
Nik West was star-struck by Prince, but she is also famous! Quite interesting ????