The Secret bass LEGEND behind BOWIE: The Tim Lefebvre Interview

[@flavoie]

@devinebass Speaking of KNOWER, when are you interviewing Sam Wilkes? 😊 This said, this interview is a pure delight, well done Ian & SBL!

[@Boethius4748]

Yes!! Sam deserves more visibility!

[@bendayze]

PLEASE HES A FUCKIN BEAST

[@KyleS.1987]

I would love to get some insight into Sam's approach. He's amazing.

[@fostervalle2483]

YES THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES!!

[@fostervalle2483]

SBL YOU NEED TO TALK TO SAM

[@pablocadenasbass]

"What do you mean by that?" - That question was asked so many times and I'm so glad it was. It's always great to see an interviewer digging deep into what the artist is trying to say, that's how you get to the juicy stuff! Enjoyed every minute of it, thanks

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@JeffWok]

The amount of tiny little things in this interview that could make you genuinely better is crazy. Great Interview - Thx Tim

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@purplekief8154]

I'm goin to watch because of this comment Ty I need alll the help I can get

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Couldn't agree more. And all accomplished with conversation. Great upload, thanks for putting it up!

[@yasharsaydim]

totally. lay it down lay it down lay it down and provoke.

[@klaus486]

Krantz, Carlock, Lefebvre live was a transcendental experience.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

What show was this from? Where can I find it?

[@Slotmachine305]

Love it

[@alexanderednie1205]

Hell. Freakin. Yes. When said “lay it down and then provoke” I had a light bulb moment

[@randyclere2330]

right!!! that was a gem we can all work!!!

[@jondoe6062]

BEST, most real-world of these interviews yet, on the channel. The interaction between Ian & Tim, led to some great honesty. Loved Tim's "owning-up" to both musical & business "mistakes"...! More of the same, please👍.

[@jimmyhartmanbass]

Tim is a class act. Super inspiring as a player and very friendly, humble and just a cool dude with some great road stories.

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@GöranKarlsson-u3g]

This episode is a gem. So inspiring to listen to one of the most creative bassists of our time. Groovy, locked in but never linear or stereotypical. Lay it down and provoke. Also a shout out to Ian, being such a great interviewer.

[@MadeOnTape]

Tim is so generous and one of the greatest bass-ambassador-badasses

[@MadeOnTape]

also the recent improvised sets with Kokayi, Nate Smith and Jason Lindner are another creative force for good

[@grizelda4526]

Yes!!! He’s a genius. You did a great job asking follow up questions to his stories. Best interview with Tim that I’ve ever heard.

[@devinebass]

Cheers!!

[@blazeesq2000]

"Bravo Tim" had me rolling. Been there, done that.

[@Slotmachine305]

Love that Tim is on some of my favourite music, Knower, Krantz, Trucks and oceans ost, mega talented 😁

Excellent interview Ian and Sharon. For me, Tim Lefebvre is one of the most innovative and inspiring bassists around. Not only a phenomenal player, but a wonderfully creative force, with his own voice on the instrument. Constantly pushing himself and the boundaries of the music he supports/creates. He also always comes across as an authentic and humble human being, which is the most important thing. The thinking human’s bassist!!

[@tiluriso]

Tim Lefebvre is a great, creative bassist, as grooving as it gets and always serving the music, the tune, the song. I probably first got acquainted with his playing in keyboardist Uri Caine's Bedrock, along w/ Zach Danziger on drums. Thanks for sharing this great interview.

[@pmdinaz]

I've heard him, but never knew the name until today. Thank you! Tim, if you're reading this, you have a fantastic attitude and should be an inpiration for musicians, not only bass players. Great to put a face to the music.

[@paulwilliamson9958]

Hmm Dream of the blue turtles ref, I knew there was a reason why I dig this guys playing.

[@hadenbaillie1833]

Tim is such an unassuming affable guy,love his attitude and his playing,massive inspiration,thanks for getting him on here

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@richardgleichmann7671]

Indeed.. What ya see here.. is what ya get.. ❣️🎶👍

[@BenCDaugherty]

I got to play and chat with Tim this week at Cory Wong’s summer camp. The man couldn’t be more down to earth and gracious with his time. It was an honor

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@turnippocketted]

Wonderful interview Ian, listening to Tim was fascinating and your questions managed to draw some excellent thoughts and anecdotes for us to enjoy. Keep up the good work.

[@fusionfan6883]

Loved seeing Tim when he visited Wales U.K. back in the day with Wayne Krantz and Keith Carlock, great days🤘🏻

[@nickcwright80]

Tim is amazing and interesting, but I want to point out how natural and heartfelt the interview was because Ian is such a warm and genuinely curious person. This is a great video all around.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

Yeah Ian is great. Super thoughtful.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

And thank you!

[@Mouly0]

I am loving your content so much recently. You talk in depth, but aren’t gatekeepy, you talk broadly, and about specifics. It’s amazing, I love these insights into pros and their thought processes, with a nice laid back feel. Thank you!

[@AJ-xy5ji]

Gatekeepy? There’s no reason why a bass guitar interview would be considered “gatekeepy”. Just because that’s popular to use now doesn’t mean it has to be squeezed into everything.

[@Mouly0]

I’m sorry you took such offence to my use of the term. In my opinion it’s not really a popular term any more, but it was a few years ago. A lot of content I’ve seen talks about music in very elitist, deliberately obtuse and esoteric ways, in ways that are designed to make some people feel like they are ‘outsiders’ to the conversation. I.e. the opposite of accessibility. I’m sorry that you are so upset by the term gatekeepey, I hope maybe you can constructively comment on why you disagree rather than nitipicking pointlessly about terms to make yourself feel smug :)

[@joshuabrice3800]

Fresh is such a funky record! Love hearing Tim talk about all of his influences. All the tools in his tool box!

[@patrickr12342]

Great laid back talk. Funny guy, super musican and down to earth. Thanks ian,fot another cool interview.

[@SteveSeagerStorywise]

That solo is from the Bimhuis in Holland. I was there ;) AmAAAAZING gig! #lazarus #bowie #timlefebvre

[@NorCalBASSIX]

Face against the bass, is a great way to feel the bass. Also...play with the upper horn of the bass, against your sternum (low center of chest). Best way to determine a basses resonant pitch.

[@Henni63]

Heard him first in Bedrock3 with Uri Caine. Amazing.

[@Monoburgos241]

just recently saw Tim playing with Michael Wollny. What a genius he is.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

Really wollny and Schaefer are the geniuses. I'm barely hanging on. BUT new live record coming out on ACT that is a blazer.

[@Monoburgos241]

@@timothyjlefebvre3962 Weltentraum 2.0. This is dope. Can't wait to listen to it.💛💛💛💛💛

[@robalderman6979]

I think Tim's greatest asset is his feel for what is best to play in the moment, he's comfortable. Makes everyone in the band sound better. TTB in their prime, Tim laid that foundation. Without having heard Hanging On, you would think that line is a clunker. But it n the mix it is so fire.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

Thx mannnn

[@jerrylev59]

A session ace who maintains a garage punk attitude, he's got the chops and musical sensibility to make it work. I would have hit the mute and tuned silently, but he owned his lunchbox moment and made it part of the performance. Definitely a few lines here worth picking something up from. Been a fan of Donny McCaslin since his 1998 debut album on Naxos, with the great Ugonna Okegwo on bass. I didn't recall that McCaslin's band worked with Bowie on his final project, so the initial reference confused me as to whether Tim is a pop or jazz player. Pretty cool that Tim fits well in both worlds.

[@drbassface]

Cool! Paul Jackson is the bassist, Paul Jackson Jr is Guitar, right? I think he means the Paul Jackson of Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. Thrust and Manchild, Etc. Such great albums.

[@andrewpinner3181]

Great interview guys thanks ! I appreciate the sharing of trials & tribulations aswell as some very slick playing !

[@richardgleichmann7671]

Reciently got to attend the Kennedy Center to see the tribute performance of David Bowie's "Blackstar".. Gail Ann Dorsey, David Poe and the third gentleman's name (that escapes me at the moment..).. along with all the musicians.(including the NSO).. truly could not have been ANY better..🎶❤😮🎶👍 After the show I was walking outside and got to chat with Tim (and his girlfriend) for a few minutes.. Truly, both just very nice people.. and yeah.. Tim is an AMAZING player.. A good dude..❣️👍

[@brightonmischief]

Top notch interview! What an inspiration!

[@joshuabrice3800]

27:50 lay it down and the provoke. So good.

[@opel48]

Dave Richmond played on the well known serge gainsbourgh stuff ... and it's criminal not everyone has heard his name.. It's him on the original melodie nelson ... not HF

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

💯💯💯💯

[@Phaidrus]

That 68 Pbass in the hands of Tim Lefebvre is FIRE 🔥⚡🔥

[@BassStars5]

Fantastic interview. Real world experiences and honest about it. Seen Tim with Donny and Krantz quite a few times ❤

[@jima2570]

Great stuff! A lot of insight about playing. I really enjoyed the parts about making "mistakes" and how Tim approaches it in a live situation. It happens, but you can't let it get to you. That's a healthy approach! Awesome!

[@SpaceBass13]

Tim is looking good after he retired from football (Gareth Bale doppleganger joke). Love his humility.

[@woody4269]

Super cool interview. Absolute wealth of info. Thank u 🤙

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@DonOG83]

Thanks Tim! you are the man! and have always found inspiration in your playing

[@jochenbecht6191]

Thanks man. God bless you both. Take care.

[@randyclere2330]

Ian!!! you did a great Job interviewing "the BEAST"!!!! Tim besides being a Monster player , is such a generous and authentic cat!!! I say his name in the same breath as Tony Levin for sure!!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@rayd5844]

When talking about Paul Jackson,Tim means the bassist of Herbie's band Headhunter, not the great session guitarist hahaha

[@discobassgroove]

Oh no does Ian not know who Paul Jackson is 😅

[@rayd5844]

@@discobassgroove he definitely knows.but when people say Paul Jackson Jr it usually refers to the guitarist

[@josephalvaro5244]

Paul Jackson,absolutley one of the greatest funk bassists of all time.

[@fross1203]

On another level completely. His groove on the song is one of the tightest grooves I have ever heard. More pocket than Scritti Politti which was thought to be impossible.

[@prodajie]

I recognized him from playing with Knower but didn't realize he was so prolific.

[@devinebass]

Yes indeed! Tim's resume is a long one!!

[@NonProphet500]

My ampless bass technique when I was getting started was playing with the headstock against the wall....actually worked pretty good

[@eirikkvalbein1568]

Fantastic interview!

[@FrancoGrimoldi]

Great interview! Tim is incredible 🔥

[@peterback3561]

Amazing player, great and humble person! Thank you!!!!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@urkosh]

So, a good basis must be locked in with beats in the pocket. On a serious note - an unsurprisingly great interview. Kudos to the guest and the interviewer!!!

[@eddododo]

Holy shit, I could listen to 7 more hours of that. Tim is exactly who I’d hoped he is

[@JiffyBiff]

Regarding the "provocation" Bill Bruford had this great quote (paraphrasing) about drummers too often playing what "works" in the song and not enough of what "matters".

[@juliettaschoenmann8749]

Great guy and great interview👍 On Bowie…..would you consider looking at Trevor Bolder’s bass playing with Bowie back in the early 70’s. Is it true he made up those melodic bass lines pretty much on the spot?….They are so amazing, take ‘Lady Grinning Soul’ for example.

[@matthewadams9089]

MONSTER. Thank you for this one!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@mariusgoldhammer]

Tim is definitely one of the greatest players ever. And he‘s a lovely dude, too! Thanks for this great interview.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Marius!!

[@petertrotman7708]

I'm still killing the Uri Caine albums he played on. His understanding of what's needed for a session is unparallel. He always seems to remain humble which all top musicians should be. "Leave your ego at the door" as they say.

[@Ben_Mdws]

Great interview by Ian - brilliant range of questions

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lackofram3807]

great sesh! killer bass lines.. the reggae revival is happening... pls make more reggae bass-ed content

[@johanniemann4041]

That was amazing! Got some new licks to practice so thank you very much!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@trashculture]

Just THE GOAT and such insanely nice guy!

[@silviaraimondi711]

The greatest Tim Lefebvre. Amazing interview! Thank you!!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@Below-Average_Joe]

Great interview!

[@abfmartin306]

I gotta get my Tim on! Gonna give these Knower jammys a try! Hey❤Tim!

[@stoopidvideoz]

I love MonoNeon's version of the Knower track. Would love an interview from him but you'll be lucky to get anything straight from that man.

[@the.sarasaurus]

Saw another comment mention Sam Wilkes in regards to Knower, so I'm doubling that and asking for a Sam Wilkes interview :D Or at least some Sam Wilkes appreciation!!

[@OlivierDepoix-z7u]

Master Tim. I love this guy. The best.

[@lucaleombruni3806]

What a great musician and cool guy!

[@AgustinDavidF]

Lefebvre is than kind of brave and mind relaxed person and bass player than can do whatever…and I love that

[@Ryan_TheBold]

There’s only one Tim Lefebvre. Humble and monstrous.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@gwawd]

Tim's the man. Thanks for sharing!

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed it, and Tim is absolutely the man!!

[@varamyr6skynz4]

I'm not as comfortable on my upright A few minutes later: I'd like to go out with the wood brothers

[@czarpaul01]

This was awesome

[@willbennett9533]

I love the Jojo Mayer nod. I kinda wish they went more in depth about that point in time, but otherwise, this is one of the best interviews I've seen.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

More of this subject coming up in a video tutorial I'm putting it together with Heartcore Records

[@ryangeorge9878]

That Antigua P is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 so glad you got it

[@doubledivasdancepartyband5616]

Nice new MN flag hat, Ian! Also, saw Tim with Keith and Wayne at tiny club 55 in NYC years ago. So good!

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ElGrooveEstaEnElFlan]

I love when you talk bout putting your face in the instrument to feel the vibrations I do that!... I mean.. I suck but I do that lol.

[@markmeyers160]

Amazing body of work. But you forgot about `Teen Judge’! Most unbelievable rock band. .. ☄️

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@lynnpalmer8133]

Bravissimo Ian and Tim!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@Vrangor]

I love David Holmes' Haywire Soundtrack and as soon as Tim said about David, I was like 'that's the sound!' Anyone knows if Tim played on Haywire too?

[@YTPartyTonight]

"Honor your mistake as a hidden intention." ~ Eno

[@schurfrelay]

What a legend

[@ryecatchersmusic]

Tim's a beast - amazing technician and so much groove. Bowie = meh. KNOWER = Yesssss! Glad you highlighted his work on 'Hanging On' - it's how I first discovered him because it's just such an attention grabbing bassline, and very reflective of his work.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

❤❤❤❤

[@bryanperezceron9023]

Tim's playing in Bowie's last record is exceptional, and he is truly a legend, but to say in a title "behind Bowie" when he only played in one record kind takes away credit from the bassists who did play with Bowie live and in the studio for the longest, like Gail Ann Dorsey, Carmine Rojas, Trevor Bolder.

[@timothyjlefebvre3962]

Yessir! Amazing work by them

[@MrKermitt71]

yeeeeehhaaaaaahhhh ! THanks for this interview. Tim is a fucking bass player !

[@gazfunk]

He only played on one Bowie record to be fair to Gail Ann Dorsey and George Murray etc.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Hey Ian what show is that Gig from?? I remember him live on IG playing a shot and it was amazing and looks like this is the one, I’d love to find it, it was from last year I believe or early this year

[@miguelmunozmunilla]

Congrats!!

[@elrafa782]

Nice dude ! 🙏

[@unclechristosfrontporch2225]

Tim has been this goofy affable dude since 1983. His playing aside, I love this guy.

[@lanceforney5321]

This guy is amazing!

[@devinebass]

Right? It was a pleasure having him on for an interview!

[@tolstoy21]

God I FREAKING LOVE KNOWER!!!!!!!!

[@Rocknrolldaddy81-xy8ur]

First thing I noticed…it sounded passive!!! Just recorded bright, 60s style!

[@TomPowell-jk1xy]

My new favourite bass player

[@devinebass]

Tim is a fantastic influence to have!!

[@TomPowell-jk1xy]

@@devinebass made me order a pbass instead of guitar….and I play guitar….ahhhhhh

[@TheSimonemarini]

I am not a native english speaker,and I remember it was so hard for me to understand what Tim was saying in this interview with Scott i saw just a few days ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6OVeKGLl9elgacsi=4r8-fkhFi_8_hzlm But this time I can understand him without any effort. How is that? Maybe he likes Ian better than Scott and therefore he's more "relaxed"?🤣 Great one anyway

[@thegonthebass]

Note length is everything

[@rickrudd]

"Le Fave" - I've had no idea how to pronounce that name since I first saw it in print like 20 years ago.

[@leosmithonbass]

le Fever

[@rickrudd]

@@leosmithonbass Oh? Could be Gonorrhea. Take some antibiotics.

[@captainskylight942]

Haha. I used to play along to mothers milk with my bass pressed into my bedroom door so it would resonate and make the sound a little louder! Also… note length is king!

[@grzegorzkurek9604]

Yessss!