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"The Day Prince Called" - In Conversation with Nik West /// Scott's Bass Lessons
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::: About This Episode :::
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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@eltorpedo67 6 жыл бұрын
"When the student is ready, the teacher appears." I love that.
@archeangelkn1ght687 4 жыл бұрын
Realest thing I've heard in a long time. Taking that with me.
@wordreet 5 жыл бұрын
There's part of Prince's true genius right there. he totally understood how to bring out the best in his band members! So awesome, and Nik was awesome!
@robmyers932 3 жыл бұрын
Prince was truly the musicians musician.
@kortundebe 6 жыл бұрын
Strong words "be yourself, be who you are" love that.
@thomasnegovanonline 2 жыл бұрын
This interview made me a Nik West fan! She’s so awesome!
@ryankjay 6 жыл бұрын
Always amazed me how Prince could speak to musicians about their playing as if he practiced on their instrument everyday. I've heard these stories about how he could talk to world class players about their shit on their level.
@philipkarovski281 4 жыл бұрын
That's cause Prince is a world class musician that was a true student of music
@THX-vp9fz 3 жыл бұрын
What he did so often is calling to be a smartass. Trying to show the others are smaller than him. Putting them in the corner. I have problems with those personalities. I dont work for those. Nothing against some good songs of him tho.
@BrandonPatrk317 3 жыл бұрын
Funny. That's the complete opposite to what Nik -- and others -- have gone on record, saying.
@Power_Fantastic 2 жыл бұрын
@@THX-vp9fz Hmm, shall I believe the many stories of other great famous musicians or the delusional statement of a fucking nobody like you? Naah, I stick with the greats and their fond memories of Prince, like Billy Gibbons for instance: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pteen5CAmeC9hWg.html ... Thx for the laugh though! :-P
@Bluenblack17 Жыл бұрын
That’s just your interpretation, not how Prince was according to all the musicians that he worked with. They learned so much from Prince, and Prince from them. He said that in multiple interviews.
@kuksybee 7 жыл бұрын
Every time I see Nik, I can't help but smile. She's got the most dreamy smile I think I'm in love. Her bass is something else. Aaaoww!!! Thank you Scott for this interview. I hadn't realised you'd interviewed Nik. You fortunate guy. Peace and One Love. Whoever is reading this, have a great and funky day/night
@awesumpowerz6805 6 жыл бұрын
Prince was a GENIUS!!! She listened ... Good for her ...
@llamont123 7 жыл бұрын
Lol @ Prince playing Nik's bass and Nik being worried that Prince is going to break her strings! This was a great memory that made my morning. Thank you for sharing :-)
@MrRalphlisa 7 жыл бұрын
How Beautiful and humble is Nik West!! Love!
@shelbyblue61 8 жыл бұрын
Talk about a once in a lifetime call, amazing story
@poxcr 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to her for hours! What a great story!
@Tryezz 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool story. Prince really helped out a lot of musicians.
@THX-vp9fz 3 жыл бұрын
"helped out". *facepalm
@LGKids 7 жыл бұрын
Oh I love that advice "when the student is ready, the teacher appears"! Peace!
@maxcohen13 8 жыл бұрын
She seems cool to hang with.
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+maxcohen13 Im Only cool on Saturdays haha! j/k ... Thanks!
@haninetazi9741 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 😉
@Borinquena1973 7 жыл бұрын
Prince sounds so amazing. Glad she got that opportunity and learned something. This is a great leason for anything we love doing. Keep practicing and make it your own til it moves you.
@kristi94 7 жыл бұрын
This not only is a great story but it also is a deep lesson...after all music is about feel...you've to feel it in order to deliver so that others can feel it too. Amazing!! So happy for you Nik!!!😀😀
@africanhistory 4 жыл бұрын
Prince stories are always legendary. Like "that time when I played with Miles"
@neuroserenity 7 жыл бұрын
Ironically by him having her play this groove for an hour, he let her be herself! Thank you !
@spacedaddy5517 2 жыл бұрын
I just found her on KZfaq playing the crap out of her bass, she is so good.
@kortundebe 6 жыл бұрын
That's true, "every time something big happens one feels like they're not ready yet" it happens to me almost like always
@Bmorewendy 8 жыл бұрын
WOW, love hearing stories about Prince4Ever You've been blessed Nik West 💜☔️🎵🙆🏿🌸🌹
@dylankrogers 5 жыл бұрын
Great story. I'll check out more of Nik West's music.
@goldenox7896 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you (Prince)... for letting her... be herself.
@frostedhead 6 жыл бұрын
Is that like mice elf?
@rockum888 3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
@drvee1983 6 жыл бұрын
You gotta love this. She can play her butt off, but froze for Prince. Great story and video.
@backspin6698 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, great story. I miss Prince, RIP.
@JustCallMeFluffy 6 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Love finding gems from years ago, these interviews are so inspirational!
@iamkamauDET 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Much success to Nikk West!
@dfreephoto 5 жыл бұрын
Damn, I know we all miss Prince...
@P3ach3s70 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview! Am I the only one that was crushing on Nik's hair? She's so gorgeous! 😍
@SuikonLP 7 жыл бұрын
Such a great interview, thank you!
@spacedaddy5517 2 жыл бұрын
Prince was like, I want to thank you for being yourself, again. Also, I would like you to emulate Larry for the next 2 hours. She was like yes, I can be Larry for you.
@dariolemechele 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Letting Me be Myself Again! One of my favorite songs! Great interview! Can't wait to meet you soon!!
@paulsimmons5726 7 жыл бұрын
Funny, no matter how good someone is, anybody can freeze up. It may be with a famous person watching or in front of a huge crowd but the only way to get past the frozen moment is to take a deep breath and be yourself. You play like yourself better than anyone else! This was a great story!
@annastaciaparker2902 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this!!!! Brought tears to sting my eyes!!! Great interview!!! I loved the fact he just made you keep playing! Awesome!!!
@LaszloVarga-msc 5 жыл бұрын
Best interview I saw for a while. I love that girl.
@rizzsangel 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing.
@MrKafein 7 жыл бұрын
Love that too, great interview, great moments, thanks to you all for sharing your experience!
@arnouxwrites 8 жыл бұрын
Video clips like this are such a huge help. Thanks for doing these. God bless
@meroguasa 8 жыл бұрын
I was laughing like crazy !! such a great conversation, thank you for sharing this great story.
@scottsbasslessons 8 жыл бұрын
+Juan Mero Guasa Thank you for watching Juan!
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+Juan Mero Guasa Scott is quite the comedian... I had nothing to do with that haha! Thank you!
@meroguasa 8 жыл бұрын
+NikWestBass You had all to do with it!! theystory is so inspiring and yet so well told that I could place myself there... I would probably laugh like a teenager and be a total klutz. The phrase "you are here for what you are" is the maker. Lot of respect to you, and to Prince for being able to get the best out from a musician!!
@1dabirdman68 8 жыл бұрын
I knew it! The groove is the keys to the kingdom!
@scottsbasslessons 8 жыл бұрын
+1dabirdman Lol - always! :)
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+1dabirdman definitely the keys to the kingdom!!
@blazemonger1 7 жыл бұрын
The Groove is the road to the kingdom, The One is the key..
@graemelang111 8 жыл бұрын
WOW! you interviewed Nik West! how cool is that!
@esteban4076 8 жыл бұрын
Just an amazing conversation.. Thanks for share, cheers
@Airhornsman 8 жыл бұрын
You missed the chance to call this "Someday my Prince will come"
@devinebass 8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Byrne Lol, epic! ;)
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Byrne LOL!!! Hilarious!
@alohakikadude 7 жыл бұрын
princedoesnt impress me
@alohakikadude 7 жыл бұрын
princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo
@alohakikadude 7 жыл бұрын
princedoesnt impress me with this open E concerfo
@WillStrottmusic 8 жыл бұрын
god bless prince.. Nik West rock's, she's perfect
@drgeorgetayloriii4280 4 жыл бұрын
Man, you did a great job. She is def. an artist and Prince is def a genius. I like how we know what P is generally talking about yet it's something else all together when you are actually in a moment with him - at least that what I am assuming because Maceo, Monte Moir, Jesse, and other world class musicians always frame great stories of playing with Prince and they all knew their craft coming-in.
@DonnyNoMarie 4 ай бұрын
Wow! That's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
@marvindukes4935 8 жыл бұрын
can't wait to see her perform.
@albertdavila6808 6 жыл бұрын
She seems so cool and honest.
@rmccain99 7 жыл бұрын
Wow that was a profound interview.
@ADKwarriors 8 жыл бұрын
So gorgeous and seriously talented. Wonderful interview.
@tomc.8791 8 жыл бұрын
Great interview ! Nik West is so friendly :-)! Those videos rocks
@ROCKNROLLFAN Жыл бұрын
WOW @ how Prince discovered your bass playing. Congratulations on the new baby, Nik West.....
@VFizz 7 жыл бұрын
that was a great interview. I love her closing comments. No need to go crazy with "fills"...just get everyone Stompin!
@ThiagoBrazileiro 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, Scott, with an excellent conversation! +NikWestBass is so nice!! Very very friendly!! Just love her groove and funky style!!! Cheers from Brazil!!
@ecalzo 7 жыл бұрын
i'm proud to hear that story from you mates .. :-)
@russofamerica 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview! Great story. Nik West is a badass!
@bradgotch 7 жыл бұрын
Found another person to really like.
@nownessstudio7291 8 жыл бұрын
love this woman!
@PHOTOSBYRK 7 жыл бұрын
What a great story!
@blackheartscars 6 жыл бұрын
what a storyteller
@seizethedayandlive 6 жыл бұрын
damn, she has a smile that can light up a room!
@Alanoffer 8 жыл бұрын
Great story ,this is what I wanted to hear ,the musicians stories of working with prince ,that's when you find out about the real person
@1blackfrend 8 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this immensely thank-you
@nubiangypsy1 8 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully inspiring interview! Thx for sharing. I love Nik's humility, heart, & her talents are everythang!!! Would love her to play on one of my original songs, give me bass lessons, or just hang out. #NikWestRocks!
@MarkMarxonsBassChannel 8 жыл бұрын
I love this series so much
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Marxon (BASS CHANNEL) Scott is pretty brilliant! Thanks for watching!
@martydurlam 8 жыл бұрын
Amazing interview!
@debbiesmith4836 8 жыл бұрын
just new Nik West last night watching tv at 2 a.m internationaljazz festival from San Javier!AmaZed with you Nik!Greetings from the Balearic Islands. congrats loved the interview .people pleaser midnight teaser ♡ forbidden fruit and so on ♡all wonderfull!
@elrafa782 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a story. Love it
@latinjazzlvr 6 жыл бұрын
Stellar. Thank you.
@IDONTPLAYENT 7 жыл бұрын
Wowwwww amazing!! A true blessing
@michaels8597 4 жыл бұрын
Playing with Prince must have been like a lifetime of music school...
@mikemorbuk298 6 жыл бұрын
Is that hair-color, in honor of Prince? Larry Graham, invented the slap- bass.
@MarcG7424 2 жыл бұрын
Slap electric bass the stand up or double bass was being slapped long before the electric guitar was invented
@yoyonel1808 8 жыл бұрын
Nice video ! Very funny story, and well told ! Thx for sharing ! :)
@scottsbasslessons 8 жыл бұрын
+yoyonel1808 Cheers man :)
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+yoyonel1808 THank you... I was a tad nervous so I rambled lol!!
@olymoon2008 7 жыл бұрын
Great interview !! Thank you Scott
@merrygoldfarb645 8 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thanks for sharing
@jollyroger1009 3 жыл бұрын
Nik West was star-struck by Prince, but she is also famous! Quite interesting 😁
@ocean457 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome Scott. Thank U very much.
@ChristianCoulombe 7 жыл бұрын
great story, tx for sharing chum
@TheMetalFunkAllStars 2 ай бұрын
Great Story, and interview! 💯
@DiabloOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
She's very humble
@soundmman1516 8 жыл бұрын
Love Her!
@francksewa 7 жыл бұрын
Wahou, Scott, that's just nice :)
@mikedefelice65 7 жыл бұрын
i never saw nik west before but ..i have new fav now !!
@Samcold44 7 жыл бұрын
Wow nik West your amazing
@zoozer6779 6 жыл бұрын
That was awesome 😊
@synforevera7x91 8 жыл бұрын
I follow her! She's so cool!
@haninetazi9741 2 жыл бұрын
@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 😉
@armandocardenas-nick-6544 8 жыл бұрын
Mind blowing video, thanx for this!!
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+Armando Cárdenas Thank you Armando... Thanks for watching
@blacksigmanation542 8 жыл бұрын
Did Prince offer her pancakes lol!
@AnneliesRosseel 6 жыл бұрын
Ricardo Roberts maybe a ping pong tournament 😂😂
@kevinboruff2625 6 жыл бұрын
Who's the shirts and who's the blouses?....lol
@kuringmundo 6 жыл бұрын
Game, blouses.
@andym28 5 жыл бұрын
Good hustle.
@zombiemachinery4868 4 жыл бұрын
Do you guys want some grapes?.. Bitches...
@barbarabutterfield2679 6 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@Frisbieinstein 4 жыл бұрын
Holding a groove for an hour is really hard.
@THX-vp9fz 3 жыл бұрын
I think the true talent by that is to not getting mad :D
@frankhuisman 7 жыл бұрын
Nice open interview. Love it
@DelictRoyalMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Scott looks like the laundry boy working backstage, and sharing his spliff with Nik, so she stayed for a chat : D
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 8 жыл бұрын
great conversation, family.
@NikWestBass 8 жыл бұрын
+kodiak wild Thanks for watching
@shmk1 8 жыл бұрын
Love it
@MyTubelessification1 6 жыл бұрын
great conversation. thanks.
@MarkGerardBottomLine 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview and video Scott...Nikki is soo cool....
@Kamy.GG.Official 4 жыл бұрын
*Genius*
@VictorELShelton 6 жыл бұрын
thanks Scott
@FrankThom 8 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
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