Mike watt is a genuine legend of the indie rock bass. The pc version for windows 98millenium edition is no longer available and or supported by digidesign, but we were able to get an archive copy. Rick moodys extensive interview with mike watt on therumpus. His work with the minutemen and firehose influenced a generation, and between touring with the stooges and penning operas, hes done just about everything a bassist can do. I actually have a few resources you can download for free off my site. When that gibson is hanging off home it looks like its connected to his body like its his arm or something. In 2016, watt contributed a chapter to john does memoir under the big black sun. Free download brokers who dominate 8 traits of top. May 07, 2018 interview with mike watt, bassist for the missingmen, eggwa, secondmen and more visit online at interview with bassist mike watt bass musician magazine, the face of bass. Anybody whos getting digged down on, you have some empathy for them. Fiercely independent san pedro, ca singer, songwriter and bass player mike watt is nothing short of an american alternative music legend.
Watt went on to form firehose, and play bass for punk royalty with the stooges, as well as hundreds of projects with musicians around the world. Mike watt is still the man in the van with the bass in his hand. And now, for the first time, he has his own signature bass. Mike watt talks about the new signature reverend wattplower bass. In 20, mike and his secondmen released their version of toys that kills no one on both a split 7 with qui and a compilation of covers of todds songs. Over the years, hes toured with dos, firehose, his own the black gang, the secondmen, the missingmen, and others, and he has worked bass as a sideman for porno for pyros, j mascis and the fog, as well as punk godfathers the stooges. Click here to download the program and here for the documentation. It all started for mike watt in san pedro, california. Im not sure how experienced you are with music as a craft, but i have a book here that is great for helping beginners learn the fundamentals of counting music and hammering h. Apr 04, 2011 for an opera with not one but two concepts behind it, hyphenatedman sounds pretty grounded.
Log in to get better recommendations with a free account. For over 3 decades he has toured the country in his ford econoline, first with incomparable punk band the minutemen, in the 90s with the fluid firehose, and later with the power trios that have followed. On and off bass, the book is a photo memoir featuring photos taken by watt coupled with excerpts from watt s stooges tour diaries mixed with free verse poems. Punk architect mike watt releases third rock opera. Mike watt is an american bass guitarist, singer and songwriter.
And when you stop turning the pages of watt s story, you start turning the pages of yours, reignited. What are some good books to learn the bass guitar that i. This book covers everything there is to know about bass fishing. On march 26, 2003, mike watt gave the go ahead to scott cronin to include his solo material and bands firehose, minutemen and dos in the archive project. Punk architect mike watt releases third rock opera sing. On and off bass exposes watts vision as a photographer, diarist and poet, taking its readers on a trip. Download our free nook app kids books special offer things to do at home next.
Mike watt got his musical start thumping the bass with legendary san pedro punk trio, the minutemen in 1980 and he has been at it ever since. It starts with major props for the three rooms press book mike watt. Throughout the studybass lessons, i reference songs that are transcribed in these books. What are some good books to learn the bass guitar that i can. Mike watt with stephen hodges, mike baggetta, and 1 other constellation, chicago, il, us 3111 n. Anybody who has been bass fishing for sometime knows that it isnt easy when youre just starting out. Interview with bassist mike watt bass musician magazine. Rather, watts strength comes from his ability to capture everyday scenes. The dude is 61 years old and him along with his bandmates played a ferocious, raging set for over an hour. Cmj new music called watt a seminal postpunk bass player. Mike watt, adopted son of san pedro and future bass player for the minutemen, was a product of these energies and tensions. Watts bass and spiel recorded in 2018 at studio thunderpants in san. May 11, 2011 fiercely independent san pedro, ca singer, songwriter and bass player mike watt is nothing short of an american alternative music legend. Watt, michael watt, mike, mike watt of san pedro, mike west, w, watt a77192 artist.
Watt s writing is insightful, funny, intimate and honest, as he explores topics like john coltrane, long hauls and overcoming performance fears. On and off bass, photographs that appeared in the exhibit are punctuated by watt s poetry and snippets selected from 10 years of his diaries. Kira roessler born june 12, 1962 is an american musician, singer, and twotime emmy awardwinning dialogue editor. Initially announced as the nyc launch of his new book, mike watt. Off tour 9,163 fans get tour alerts please notify me last concert. Find out when mike watt is next playing live near you. Pell raves, his skill lies not in classical composition although photo nerds will nonetheless find plenty to like in the book. On and off bass, the book is a photo memoir featuring photos taken by watt coupled with excerpts from watts stooges tour diaries mixed with free verse poems. Renowned bassist mike watt brings friendsincluding j mascis and murphto perform in celebration of his new tour diary, mike watt.
Watts writing is insightful, funny, intimate and honest, as he explores topics like john coltrane, long hauls and overcoming performance fears. Jan 21, 2017 mike watt is a genuine legend of the indie rock bass. In this book, the first in the series of three, the technique is covered from the absolute basics. Michael david watt born december 20, 1957 is an american bassist, vocalist and songwriter. Bass musician magazine interviews mike watt youtube. If you arent into green finishes, the bass is also offered in an equally tasteful, satin yellow finish. The other acl fest gig free lands at the gatsby 708 e. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
I have never seen anyones instrument look more natural on them then mike watt. And when you stop turning the pages of watts story, you start turning the pages of yours, reignited. For over 3 decades he has toured the country in his ford econoline, first with incomparable punk band the minutemen, in the 90s with the fluid firehose, and later with the power trios that. Mike watt got his musical start thumping the bass with legendary san.
On and off bass, the book is a photo memoir featuring photos. Unwilling to explain is the fourth album by american improvisational band unknown instructors, featuring mike watt the minutemen, firehose, george hurley minutemen, firehose, j mascis dinosaur jr. Mike watts missingmen trio headlines night one of the austin corn lovers fiesta on friday. But if you get inspired by a book or movie or painting, theres a level. Boon and george hurley who would later form the minutemen a band that would inspire legions. At the time when i was none of these bands nor mike watt were ever even herd of in my neck of the woods. Interview with mike watt, bassist for the missingmen, eggwa, secondmen and more visit online at interview with bassist mike watt bass musician magazine, the face of. Jan 30, 2009 presents mike watt discussing fingers vs. Herein youll find all the lyrics mike watt penned for the minutemen from 19801985.
Watt has a keen eye for capturing unexpected disruptions within. Apr 25, 2012 they reconvene to mark the release of mike watt. You love his bass tips, so now get in on a free online clinic. Rather, watt s strength comes from his ability to capture everyday scenes. Ive got what many could consider the biggest bass amp in the world a 1.
The book starts with basic slapping and popping technique and moves on to cover ghost notes, using hammerons and pulloffs. Expectations are always high when watt is in town but this last set with the missingmen wildly exceeded anything i would have imagined. Pick, adding notes to your major and minor scale, and the politics of bass. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mike watt at the discogs marketplace. Click here to download and get additional information from their website. Thats because both of mike watt s overarching ideas lend themselves to short, pithy songs rather. But i got into the minutemen and firehouse a little back then, and at the age of which was my 1st stint of playing bass, i had a very big appreciation for mike watt and his musicanship. Especially the kind of information i wanted to know more about. She is perhaps best known as the second bassist in the influential hardcore punk band black flag during the 1980s. Heres an example in case youre not familiar with the studybass approach. I took it off and just had the click and he got it right away.
If youre working through the lessons, you should definitely pick up a few of these so you can practice some of. He is bestknown for cofounding the rock bands the minutemen and firehose. For an opera with not one but two concepts behind it, hyphenatedman sounds pretty grounded. On and off bass exposes watt s vision as a photographer, diarist and poet, taking its readers on a trip. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. Over the years, hes toured with dos, firehose, his own the black gang, the secondmen, the missingmen, and others, and he has worked bass as a. Mike watt all, bass tabs tabs including maggot brain. I mean, good information on this is pretty hard to come across. Jun 06, 2012 mike watt is still the man in the van with the bass in his hand. Net is an essential read for fans of the legendary punk rock bass player, photographer, poet and writer.
The pc version for windows 98millenium edition is no longer available andor supported by digidesign, but we were able to get an archive copy. Ultimate slap bass is one of the most popular books ever written on the slap bass technique. All rounded off with all the illustrations raymond pettibon did for the. Dezember 1957 in portsmouth, virginia, usa ist musiker. On and bass, which moody notes, as with everything that watt has turned his attention to since he began making art in 1980, on and off base is sincere. He is bestknown for cofounding the rock bands the minutemen and. Check out mikes excellent book, tone note music method for bass, book 1.