NAMM 2018: MOHINI DEY INTERVIEW

[@jjaammoo7777]

She is a wonderful person as well as a phenomenal bass player. We had just missed her performance at the Mayones booth at Namm, but me and my buddy begged her to play. She plugged her bass back in and started messing around. Next thing we know she is really jamming out and a crowd started to gather again! So thank you Mohini for your graciousness in playing again. It was certainly the highlight of our NAMM experience!

[@stuartmunro6027]

@Phoenix Archer please hack an account for me..

[@MarkbassAmps]

Proud to have you in our artist family... Thanks Mohini!!!

[@RickCormier]

I'm a hand drummer and I SO relate to what she said about loving to play in as many genres as possible. I've drummed for rock bands, blues bands, Indian kirtan bands, African marimba bands and for church choirs! I love it all. I love the challenge. It all makes me a better drummer. I only wish I was as good as Mohini when I was her age!

[@jonztube]

In 40+ yrs I've never had a favorite bass player... until now. Mohini!

[@pleximanic]

@John Brownbill It is your preconceived conclusion that is creepy ,, DUDE

[@roopsarma9545]

R u deaf my dear jonzzo

[@soundarphil]

She's a real Child Prodigy, what else can we say. Blessed

[@charlesh3823]

I stumbled upon her a day ago and I’m so glad I did. It was meant to be! A truly gifted musician.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

me too!

[@vincentm614]

This young lady is not one of the best female bassist around but one of the most talented bassist period regardless of gender. I too discovered her on the internet recently and she could give even Victor Wooten a run for the money! She is a phenomenal player!!

[@strauqq1]

Ok, what other female bassist do you consider?

[@vincentm614]

@Gary White I agree on a technical level she is better than most bassist male or female.

[@vincentm614]

@@strauqq1 I meant to say she is technically brilliant. My original quote came out wrong sorry.

[@niialloteyaddison]

God bless your soul, Mohini Dey. ❤

[@darrellhughes4966]

She is very well spoken too

[@shellcruz2722]

I love local artists. SO true if you grow up in a musical family , 9 out of 10 the love for music you are born into.. What a great artist . Rooted!

[@robveale2989]

beautiful interview such a wonderful person and musician

[@jeff6660]

Brilliant, genius, beautiful, fun loving, just plain incredible on every level. Mohini has it all without doubt.

[@robnorcio]

She has a great outlook on life and an amazing personality. Her folks did good!

[@gruvgear]

Proud to have you as a Gruv Gear artist, Mo! 😎💙

[@manyquestions207]

the joy of life manifested in a human being

[@guitarsword1]

She is just ridiculously talented . Love her.

[@draghuna]

Wow. She is so articulate! I discovered Mohini through youtube not too long ago and was blown away by her prodigious musical talent. It is wonderful to hear her speak about what music means to her. The last few minutes are precious!

[@Fine39XMEN]

EXTREMELY talented and beautiful too! Very blessed not once, but twice!

[@richardmogu3360]

A real musician you are at such a young age you have played with most of my idols. Much Respect

[@ajittffcure]

Wow! So glad to see this footage of Mohini's dad playing some amazing bass lines!

[@michaelnotes8707]

Thank God for great parenting!.. I am so proud of you and your musical parents.

[@VaibhavMittalIndia]

Go Mohini Dey, You make India proud Good Luck!!

[@kevteop]

The world has always appreciated and respected Indian musicians.

[@niwa957]

Talent has nothing to do with origin. She is just gifted, India or not.

[@hitnailhalfway2485]

what has she got to do with india? she is gifted. indian or not

[@VaibhavMittalIndia]

@@hitnailhalfway2485 Yes world has known India for Indian/ Carnatic Classical Musicians but not on a modern bass guitar or electric instruments!

[@niwa957]

@@hitnailhalfway2485 Are you a dimwit without internet? She was born in, believe or not, Mumbay.

[@jeffkatt]

She's an absolute joy to watch! Playing AND speaking! An amazing musician. She can hang with the best!

[@loaguyz]

Great interview. Everything you need to know about Mohini Dey and bass playing.

[@nagesh1976]

3:46.. My jaw hit the floor..

[@dhairston4151]

Yesss!!! Awesome

[@christopheroliver148]

Knower: Time Traveler. It'd be wild to hear her takes on some of Louis Cole's other stuff.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

My jaw is still travelling towards the earth's core!

[@KunalVaidya]

Woah, I didn't know that drum-like sound can be made with a bass guitar. superb

[@afrodzyak7674]

MY WIG HAS NEVER BEEN BLOWN BACK LIKE THIS! ID SURE LIKE TO SEE HER JAM WITH THE FRENCH GUITARIST "TINA S"! YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD OF ALL TIME!

[@areascoda2912]

Great. I think all musicians should dip their toes into Indian classical music - either Hindustani or Carnatic. It’s absolutely incredible to study.

[@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup]

My favorite style to play on soprano sax and effects is Indian classical!

[@ShangoDC]

It's really wonderful to see such an explosion female bass players.

[@rchw8052]

Excellent, excellent interview. I too discovered her genius with the Day by Day video and instantly hooked. What a pleasure to hear her speak her passion and gifting.

[@rudybigboote3883]

When I listen to Mohini play she sounds like a beast, when I listen to her talk she sounds like a total sweetheart! So talented and so gorgeous!

[@Kris_jellybeard]

thanks for this interview

[@AustralianMusician]

The pleasure was all ours. An amazing artist

[@conciousking35]

Gorgeous inside and out!

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

Very clear minded and focused young woman ! A beautiful person, indeed

[@stevenlewis4385]

Take Jaco, Larry, Coltrane, Cobham, And a bunch of Indian musicians I don't know ,put them in a blender,and you have Mohini. I cannot imagine how she could get any better.What an amazing talent. She's on her way to being the G.O.A.T.,if she's not already there.

[@robertmeyer8735]

She was lucky to have been in the family environment of music, and exposed to all the many facets of music/musicians. The internet has made her known, and her equipment makes her playing sound great. But as many say, she is just a great down-to-earth person whom really has the passion and appreciation for her craft. With many great years ahead of her she will be respected as "legendary" if not now, then without a doubt, at some point.

[@raghuiyer4733]

Her equipment makes her playing sound great ???...bruh..wtf've u been smokin?? ..cheap f*in weed ?!! .. Regardless of the equipment, she's friggin flawlessly awesome.

[@nagarajbangalore9641]

Proud Indian Daughter.....great Mohini.

[@BernieBriocon]

Its been ages sine I've seen s good interview...

[@marshallross3373]

She's very advanced; great to hear her thinking and approach to skill growth.

[@wojciechpischinger6564]

I`m afraid, she is allready married....to Mr Bass

[@maniskarki5312]

She knows so clear and clean abt what she does with that guitar ..and some really great incredible achievements she has achieved..Great musician ..\m/

[@OZRIC1985]

Mohini has been my favorite bass player since I first saw her on KZbin within the past few years. From watching this interview I can see that she's not only a brilliant and ultra-talented bass player, but she's so incredibly intelligent, friendly, and a joy to listen to when she's talking about music, basses, or just anything. Mohini is so multi-talented, and, in addition to that, she's a really beautiful lady outside and inside! I look forward to hearing all the great music she composes and takes part in recording during her lifetime. :)

[@enigma-g5549]

just recently discovered this wonderfully talented young woman, and instantly became a fan.

[@Mega12AX7]

It's amazing what can happen when the good Lord smiles upon and touches someone's life 🤗✝️

[@kaysee]

She's so great

[@rameshayyar3429]

Such a gorgeous human being !

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Bass has a HUGE DYNAMIC range,, most people use some compression, she has it in her fingers.

[@marcissobadass]

Words of wisdom from an old soul in a young lady.

[@oooFEEDBACKooo]

Can't get enough of Mohini Amazing!

[@interestingisitnot1]

I like how you said music gives you total "freedom" I agree. I am glad you studied Jaco Pastorious also. And, how you described your bass- how easy it was to play, that it basically plays itself, with extra head room. I endorsed a bass once for Kramer years ago.

[@Bassic778]

An amazing bassist and a cool person!

[@patrickr12342]

She combined two fantastic things: she is a beautiful woman and one of the best pro bassists. All the best for her.

[@johnsonpp206]

Absolute Name Mohini ❤ The sound (Moham )Indian means fascinating Yah the Blessing Of Lord Saraswathi, = Mohini ( lord of Wisdon and Art music ) Jai Hind

[@jamesvickers9679]

I still love you #1 fan jd USA

[@jamesvickers9679]

I can

[@markriffey8899]

Big brain on this girl. Huge respect!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

What a fantastic interview! Total geekdom for musos.

[@astralighthouse5742]

Keep up the great music!

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

What a beautiful human being. I saw her performance at NAMM and was pretty blown away. She's REALLY good! I wasn't blown away by Mayones instruments, personally, but she plays hers quite well.

[@darrellhughes4966]

She an amazing person as well a great bass player

[@lawfreefly]

"I pay respect to a greater power...", it shows.

[@juliadiaz2728]

I definitely see Jaco as well as Laboriel's influence in your playing. That's what makes you sooo good.

[@rickbrown7059]

So glad to hear you mention Stanley Clarke. Huge fan. AND Tal Wilkenfeld. Now YOU !!!

[@chrishinnant3924]

I felt the exact same way. I'm a huge Stanley Clarke fan. And when I first heard her I instantly became a huge fan.

[@1koolkat1]

Looking forward to hearing what Mohini's musical future holds

[@astarbishop2282]

Classy, talented, humble and hardworking

[@josephkiran6296]

Love you mohini dey. You are my inspiration. Awesome.....,❤️💓

[@alphonsenorbert1774]

I ❤️ U Mohini !!

[@usernamecoolhot]

Simply mind blowing awesome

[@kickbiker7920]

Great interview. Amazing musician

[@dibyajyotisaikia1865]

You'r awesome Mohini❤... keep rocking on bass 🤘🤘 love from assaM.

[@MrPranoybiswas]

Mohini I love to hear your music .. Keep it up . God bless you.

[@deadbeatproz]

20 years from now, untouchable.

[@musiclove4887]

BLKDOUT Z28 isnt she untouchable even now??

[@deadbeatproz]

Anandan Saminathan I say there will be no one in 20 years cause she still has a ton of knowledge to gain just naturally. She a monster now tho.

[@rodericklow323]

Wonderful artiste Thank you.

[@pc1chas]

Love hearing her and Govan

[@leschab]

Truly amazing woman.

[@anitamendez116]

Amazing Person and a Bad Ass Musician. I mean “Bad Ass” in the most highest esteem. Love Her ❤

[@bravestarr2001]

Only just discovered Mohini after watching her play with Guthrie Govan... Mind blowing talent.

[@cipunkmenyambutpagi]

really im falling love in her..

[@normanblassingame1785]

She's got to be one of the best bassist on the planet

[@olmanzumbado4608]

LOVE YOU. 💕

[@adiayuami]

Wow ...... Wish I was born in someplace like that ...

[@aaronboelbaai7813]

She is awesome...supertalented, so great Mohini

[@williamklimek9676]

love the way she talks about using her gear, awesome.

[@davidcenteno7254]

I’m a musician, you got my attention. Your good!!!!!!!!!!

[@10alexa10]

What an amazing person

[@kallebriede]

WE are all wonderfull, ...

[@RogerioSaldanha]

Fascinating and inspiring.

[@emilychristoff9404]

So happy you honor Jaco, world’s greatest bass player ever… I hear the echos …

[@paw-pp2ej]

She gets so into her music that people could interpret her intensity as being arrogance ,.... nothing could be further from the truth . She is so modest & down to earth , funny, with a beautiful open personality . She can play any style , and is right up there . I can sometimes hear a bit of Jaco Pastorius.in her playing . Indian music has so much going for it . British band Kula Shaker is/was fantastic, give Govinda a listen..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4K9gHuwjLF5b9k

[@faustinogarciabassplayer3174]

What a wonderful talented musician.

[@angurgurung5339]

You are the combination of gifted and trend no doubt, but both of those will work to become you is only only for you, for everybody else, this is not possible. 🌹🌹🌹

[@chupeauxx]

Nice Lady...so, so spirited, no comment, really. About her playing...hehe...what to say:.Oh, man!!!

[@jjrjon3502]

This young lady can kick ass with that Bass.

[@LOWINESIBWAANGRANAUsiwara]

Wow.. The best bassist.. Nature.. Best best sounding.. Prof in sound

[@HROM1908]

Interviewer - turn your mike up ! Incredible talent.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Wow, wow and wow! Great interview, Mohini. More solo and ensemble Konnakol, please.

[@Shreddelicious]

Unbelievably great musician One top of her game.

[@electric8668]

I'm surprised she didn't name Larry Graham also as a influence since he created the percussion bass style she loves to play so much?

[@thedescanteer]

That's because her percussive style is based on the Indian Classical 'Gharana' (school/lineage) which she belongs to. She is influenced by Indian classical percussion instruments and their contemporary masters like Zakir Hussain. She did say this in as many words in the interview. Weren't you listening?

[@electric8668]

@@thedescanteer I know Larry Graham created the percussive bass style irrespective of others variations of it. Don't you know that?

[@thedescanteer]

@@electric8668 Don't be deliberately obtuse. Her percussive style is rooted in her Indian Classical DNA and the innovations she built on top of that foundation. It is NOT "a variation" of any other bassist's percussive creation, so crediting as such just for the sake of name-dropping and pandering to western ears would be utterly dishonest. Her percussive genius is based on the ancient Carnatic art of syllabic vocalization called Konnakol, compositional formats/devices like Korvai, Hindustani polyrhythmic techniques like Tihais, and so on. And she states all of this quite categorically in the video. Listen from 4:15 to 7:30 again. Carefully this time.

[@electric8668]

@@thedescanteer Obtuse? Obviously what I'm conveying is abstruse to you be it intentional or not. Like guitar there are various ways to play bass. Van Halen created a unique way of playing guitar. No matter what various ways his technique is used by other players it's his creation. That is the same point I'm making about Larry Graham. The technique was created by Larry Graham no matter what type of percussive style, rhythm, tone etc other use with it.Do you understand that or is it abstruse for you?

[@beverlyfrederick5362]

Beyond Genius ★★★★★

[@Magmanv65]

Mohini, you have the power. Only the universe is stronger

[@woodbark1008]

BRILLIANT ! absolutely BRILLIANT ! and so extremely dedicated to her craft - WOW!

[@gabrielcanizales7530]

I Like to see you play with marcus miller band,you are soo fantastic girl....congratulations

[@jamesvickersinc4868]

I love you 🎸