Episode
#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
1:22:28
Published: Mon Apr 05 2021
Description
Victor Wooten is one of the greatest bass players of all time and a 5-times Grammy Award Winner. After a career of writing, teaching and performing at the highest levels on earth, Victor has come to gain some insights around how music affects us and what we might be losing if we don't properly nurture it. Expect to learn how Victor deals with his internal critic, what he does to open up his students' creativity, what fast food and modern music have in common, how Victor overcomes nerves when performing and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Check out Victor's Website - https://www.victorwooten.com/ Follow Victor on Instagram - https://www.victorwooten.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Victor Wooten, a world-renowned bassist, provides insights on how music affects our lives and what we could lose if we don't nurture it.
00:00 - 01:35 (01:35)
Summary
Victor Wooten, a world-renowned bassist, provides insights on how music affects our lives and what we could lose if we don't nurture it. He also discusses how to deal with an internal critic and ways to open up creativity in his students.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
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01:35 - 05:34 (03:59)
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Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the impact of technology on the music industry and the quality of music.
05:34 - 13:49 (08:14)
Summary
The podcast discusses the impact of technology on the music industry and the quality of music. The speaker argues that technology has changed the way we consume music, and we may be losing the essence of quality music due to the shift in focus towards music distribution.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The definition of pop music has evolved from meaning popular music to now just being a four-chord song.
13:49 - 17:50 (04:01)
Summary
The definition of pop music has evolved from meaning popular music to now just being a four-chord song. This evolution has caused a disconnect between the music and its listeners.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of reconnecting with the true essence of music, listening to it as a communal experience, and supporting lesser-known artists who create authentic music.
17:50 - 22:35 (04:45)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of reconnecting with the true essence of music, listening to it as a communal experience, and supporting lesser-known artists who create authentic music.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode covers the importance of the hook in YouTube videos, making use of the zygarnik effect which involves the open loop, closed loop system in the brain.
22:35 - 26:49 (04:13)
Summary
This podcast episode covers the importance of the hook in YouTube videos, making use of the zygarnik effect which involves the open loop, closed loop system in the brain. The Hive framework, consisting of a hook, intro, value, and call to action, is also discussed along with the concept of orophication which pertains to the design of food texture.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of hooks in music has become increasingly popular and often overshadows the quality of the artist.
26:49 - 29:45 (02:56)
Summary
The use of hooks in music has become increasingly popular and often overshadows the quality of the artist. This is in contrast to the past when the quality of the artist was the hook.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The difference between something being a coincidence or not is often based on our perception of how it came to be.
29:45 - 33:28 (03:42)
Summary
The difference between something being a coincidence or not is often based on our perception of how it came to be.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
Discovering the power of living a life that benefits others may increase one's luck.
33:28 - 36:27 (02:59)
Summary
Discovering the power of living a life that benefits others may increase one's luck. Despite accidents, large or small, it's possible to interpret them as life's whispers or shouts in order to learn from them.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The COVID-19 pandemic can teach us how to better prepare for future crises, such as other pandemics, through developing vaccines, creating PPE, and shutting down travel.
36:27 - 40:30 (04:03)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic can teach us how to better prepare for future crises, such as other pandemics, through developing vaccines, creating PPE, and shutting down travel.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recounts his experience playing bass for Chick Korea at the Blue Note and having to travel with an upright bass for the next two years.
40:30 - 43:31 (03:01)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience playing bass for Chick Korea at the Blue Note and having to travel with an upright bass for the next two years.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the speaker discusses the challenge of getting out of our own heads and how it can affect our performance and perception of what others think of us.
43:31 - 48:48 (05:16)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the challenge of getting out of our own heads and how it can affect our performance and perception of what others think of us.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares how knowing a script inside and out gave them confidence and highlights the importance of giving others confidence to help them succeed.
48:49 - 53:27 (04:38)
Summary
The speaker shares how knowing a script inside and out gave them confidence and highlights the importance of giving others confidence to help them succeed.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of training and having self-belief, using examples from the world of fighting, and emphasizes the need to instill confidence in people from an early age.
53:27 - 58:22 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of training and having self-belief, using examples from the world of fighting, and emphasizes the need to instill confidence in people from an early age.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
Reggie Watts talks about teaching music and focuses on the importance of nurturing students' gifts instead of criticizing their faults.
58:24 - 1:02:25 (04:01)
Summary
Reggie Watts talks about teaching music and focuses on the importance of nurturing students' gifts instead of criticizing their faults.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
Teaching music to children is not just about making them good at the instrument, it's about expressing music and jamming together.
1:02:25 - 1:05:36 (03:10)
Summary
Teaching music to children is not just about making them good at the instrument, it's about expressing music and jamming together.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
Andy Puddycomb, creator of Headspace, advises meditators to let their minds wander freely for the last minute of the session, helping to mitigate the constraints and rules often associated with meditation.
1:05:36 - 1:09:34 (03:57)
Summary
Andy Puddycomb, creator of Headspace, advises meditators to let their minds wander freely for the last minute of the session, helping to mitigate the constraints and rules often associated with meditation.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of staying in good physical condition as a musician, not only for performance purposes but also for personal health reasons, and the availability of healthy options while on the road.
1:09:34 - 1:17:39 (08:05)
Summary
The importance of staying in good physical condition as a musician, not only for performance purposes but also for personal health reasons, and the availability of healthy options while on the road.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host asks guests to describe music in just three words, resulting in beautiful and diverse responses.
1:17:39 - 1:21:32 (03:53)
Summary
The host asks guests to describe music in just three words, resulting in beautiful and diverse responses.
Episode#304 - Victor Wooten - The Spirit Of Music
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast speaker thanks the listeners for tuning in and promotes discounts from My Protein and Surfshark.
1:21:32 - 1:22:25 (00:53)
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The podcast speaker thanks the listeners for tuning in and promotes discounts from My Protein and Surfshark.