[QUOTE=YDload]Who are your biggest influences, Jean?

(Yeah that's right, I snuck that question in first!)[/QUOTE]

Honestly, I'm not much into bassists.

When I was starting out, I was trying to learn the other instruments on the bass instead of the bassline. Maybe there's something wrong with me.

Musicians/Composers I dig: Joe Pass, Pat Metheny, Art Tatum, Glen Gould, Keith Jarret, Miles Davis, Bernard Herrmann, Carl Stalling, Herbie Hancock, Hossam Ramzy, Shawn Lane, Venitian Snares, I can go on for days...

I think the only bassist that wows me is Michael Manring, not so much for the technical aspect, but the fact that you can really hear his heart through his instrument. Something to aspire to. But to be honest, I haven't really listened to too much solo bass / bassist albums so I'm probably clueless in that regard.

[QUOTE=eguitaranlead]hey jean my question is. how the "Joust" bass going, and can you put some pics up on mx here for us.[/QUOTE]

we are waiting for the pickup right now... how do I post an image?

[QUOTE=eguitaranlead]jean just a heads up you need to put all the http and stuff in order for a link to work on mx.[/QUOTE]

whoops.

put it in [img] [/img] tabs.

Howdy, Jean.

I haven't heard too much of your playing, but what I have heard is quite good.
I don't have a question right now, so... hello!

[QUOTE=PaulSimonon]I just was talking about you while playing PacMan today...


/useless post #3, 4, and 17[/QUOTE]

just for that you get the [URL=http://www.jeanbaudin.com/mp3/mspac.mp3]secret download[/URL] .

1up.

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]just for that you get the [URL=http://www.jeanbaudin.com/mp3/mspac.mp3]secret download[/URL] .

1up.[/QUOTE]
You sir, are my new hero.

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]just for that you get the [URL=http://www.jeanbaudin.com/mp3/mspac.mp3]secret download[/URL] .

1up.[/QUOTE]
:eek: you're so cool

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]just for that you get the [URL=http://www.jeanbaudin.com/mp3/mspac.mp3]secret download[/URL] .

1up.[/QUOTE]


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:chug:

Hey Jean,

heres a toughy for ya ... as we all heard and saw the video of you playing a song from bach and also you are playing in a group of well I dont even know what genre nuclear rabbit is. What got you into the classical and what makes you such a I dont know what genre kind of guy *feels stupid* :o

[QUOTE=BassVirtuoso]We were just wondering how old you were, since none of use could find it. And will you post some more or is this a one time thing?

By the way I'm the guy from Myspace who messages you.[/QUOTE]

I'm ancient (33). I don't know where you guys got the idea I was 18. :naughty: I started Nuclear Rabbit in 1988.... my band is probably older than some of you. hahaha.

I'll try to post... but I try to keep my internet time to a minimum. If I spend more than 30 minutes online, my basses start looking at me longingly. :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: - I've already exceeded my limit.

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]I'm ancient (33). I don't know where you guys got the idea I was 18. :naughty: I started Nuclear Rabbit in 1988.... my band is probably older than some of you. hahaha.

I'll try to post... but I try to keep my internet time to a minimum. If I spend more than 30 minutes online, my basses start looking at me longingly. :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: :smash: - I've already exceeded my limit.[/QUOTE]
yeah your band is older than me , and i turned 16 today :thumb:

[QUOTE=PaulSimonon]put it in [img] [/img] tabs.[/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/joust11.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/joustfretboard.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/joustand4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.jeanbaudin.com/images/pacnine2.jpg[/IMG]

Holy crap, that is cool beyond compare.

What I would do just to play that thing for 5 minutes!

That 1up thing is quite possible the coollest thing I have ever heard.

And your playing is very inspiring :p

I have to say it again...HOLY CRAP.

The inlay is really awesome...what am I saying? the whole freakin' thing is awesome!

I love the juxtaposition of the 4 banger...

Wow, I can't believe it! Welcome, Mr. Baudin, welcome! :wave:

So how's it feel to be envied by bassists worldwide?

By the way, you seem like a really down to earth guy. Thanks a lot for taking time to stop by our humble abode.

:thumb:

-Gav

[QUOTE=tenorbass]Hey Jean, I really dig you stuff. i was wondering if you have a secret to tapping or bass. also how do you practice, right now i am using the metronome alot. also, why do have your basses made like old school games did you always like them or some thing i think they look great and it was a good idea. Also what are you doing now adays. So here is to you Jean :chug: . thanks for your time brother. keep up the great work.[/QUOTE]

glad you dig my stuff.

The only secret to tapping (which is no secret, really) is practice. The more you do it, the better you get at it. It takes me a minute (if that) to learn something akin to the linus & lucy song with 2 hands (melody + bass line), but that's only because I've done it a gazillion times. Please note: it takes me about 30 seconds to forget it too. :rolleyes:

I don't practice any particular way. I just sit down and write stuff. If my cats are fighting each other, I'll write music to it. I don't pracite redundant stuff (scales, excercises, etc.) too much anymore though I'm not saying anyone shouldn't. I just leave the repetitive stuff for band practice... I get all my tempo practice when I'm playing with my drummer (and he's a metronome nut). And I write interesting enough basslines to keep me focused at rehearsal.

anyways, hope that helped. the real honest truth to getting good at anything is putting in the hard work. there's no shortcut.

The old school games is because that my other pastime. I have a collection of old arcade games (the big ones) in my garage and I still play my SNES, Vectrex, Atari VCS and all that. Though, lately I've been playing too much Yoshi Touch & Go on the DS.

With your mad bass skeelz, you must get lots of girls. :naughty:

What's the funniest thing that's ever happened to you while playing bass?

/is a question whore :p

:thumb:

-Gav

oh snap. he has accugroove cabs.


*creams jeans*

[QUOTE=ROM]Hey Jean,

heres a toughy for ya ... as we all heard and saw the video of you playing a song from bach and also you are playing in a group of well I dont even know what genre nuclear rabbit is. What got you into the classical and what makes you such a I dont know what genre kind of guy *feels stupid* :o[/QUOTE]

I listen to all kinds of music and I'm very open minded - so I'll take the "I don't know what kind of genre" comment as a compliment!

I got into classical music pretty early and I've always loved it for it's depth, emotion and complexity. Death Metal, Jazz, Classical, drum n' bass, it's all music to my ears.

Sorry you guys are too fast - too much typing for me. I'll check back soon. Thanks for all the props. Feel free to keep shooting questions.

Oh and thanks BassVirtuoso for sending me over here. Y'all seem like good peoples.

^ Wow, he's like...the man, huh? :amaze:

I always think the pros would be haughty and stuck up, but they're not. When Vic typed his responses, he was like, "u have 2 b tha groove." I thought that was so hysterical. :lol:

:thumb:

-Gav

same ol' Gav ... we all typ lik dat itsa natrel :lol:

Jean, I never thought you'd be here anytime soon, but here you are! Umm....hi. :wave: :chug:

I'm going to use (one of) your bass(es) in my presentation tomorrow....


*puts into slide*

[QUOTE=BassVirtuoso]I got in contact with Jean Baudin and he said he would come for a visit. He is also the first pro visiting that is as young as the lot of us. Now you will be able to talk to a bassist closer to your age who's already made it very far.

If you want to know more check out [url]http://www.jeanbaudin.com[/url]

And if you make a Jean Baudin gimmick account, I will ban the hell out of you.[/QUOTE]
i saw his bach tapping video, simply amazing , the most difficult song (tecnically speaking) i have ever heard

[QUOTE=Jean Baudin]well, hey thanks. Useless post #2.[/QUOTE]
hello jean, y saw your video
the bach one), its icredibly amazing, i had showed it to every friend of mine,

that piece of bach you played was the most difficult song i have ever heard (i thought it was victors wooten's show of hands (as far as i know of basslines))
but when i saw yours ,, i wass incredibly impress

well , check my songs out, (would be a honor) if you have time obiously

[url]http://afc.dmusic.com[/url]

(sory 4 the spelling mistakes im from argentina)

I have 1 question and 1 comment

Tapping??? I never got it, i've been playing for 2 years, very dedicated, very serious about it, majoring in music, going to berklee, commas every where. I have no clue where to start.


if you're ever in a San Diego drop me an e-mail.