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Re: Marcus Miller on Gospel musicians
« Reply #40 on: April 14, 2008, 03:38:38 PM »
Thank goodness, Gooch allowed the Lord to speak to him and reconciled with his brother.  Now only he would listen to the Lord about switching to Ken Smiths ;) :D ;D ;D ;D  Come back home, Gooch, Come back home, Never mind I understand, it's MTD4LYFE ;)  Admittedly, I'm about to join the family real soon.  ;)

Anyways, Gooch don't leave us.  Don't let the negativity get to you.  Your pedigree is unmatched and you are a mentor to countless bassists in Gospel.  However, DW's point is well-taken and this is not the first time I encountered this thought.  Unfortunately, gospel bassists are considered the 'red-headed step-child' when it comes to other genres of music b/c of this sensitive issue.  Gospel music is unlike any other form of music-it's so wide-open.  So let me put this question straight to you Gooch.  What do you think about the 'modern bassist' in Gospel music.  I think that this a topic that bears discussion and would like your viewpoint.  BTW, I'm not trying to call you out.  I have no ulterior motive.  You are one of my mentors.  Plus, I will be sending this request to other bassists in the industry (without dropping names) and ask them to expound as well.  As you rightfully stated there is not a class on playing bass in Gospel, but your perspective and overall experience would be helpful.  Lastly, let's critique in love and disagree w/o being disagreeable.   Peace and MTD4LYFE (or Ken Smith if you want to really rock  ;D ;D ;D) Just kidding.

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Re: Marcus Miller on Gospel musicians
« Reply #41 on: April 14, 2008, 04:04:44 PM »
This is the last time, I go out of town for the weekend...  :-\

I'm glad to have came back and saw things have calmed, down... so that I can stir it up some more.... just kiddin.

Thanks for sharing Gooch, I think its great that you shared your vulnerability.  People sometimes lose site of other's human-ess, when your extremely gifted.  I for one, appreciate your ability and fortitude to pioneer, Bass Guitar in Gospel music.  No doubt, many of us have no clue what you have been through over the past 30+ years.  Most who will comment, can't handle any pressure themselves, but are free to dish out the OPINIONS....  I am amazed that I haven't seen a post of this sort earlier, for the past 3 years that I have been playing to bass, and spending time on the net, at the forums mentioned above.  And people do tend to voice their opinion often about Gouche.

I don't care what nobody says, when you played "Change" with Tremaine Hawkins on TBN.... I fell in love with your playing. 

Keep doing what you are doing... some may not like it, but there are others of us who do... and ultimately is Christ is Glorified, and you are focusing on Jesus, the rest of us really don't matter.



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Re: Marcus Miller on Gospel musicians
« Reply #42 on: April 15, 2008, 12:46:53 PM »
THANK YOU GOOCH FOR ALL YOU DO!
I remember when you broke down 'Amazing Grace' and your shout music last year for bass player mag. I still can't play it like you but I'm striving to incorporate your style with my style.  Be encourage! 
"Even when you're justified, be dignified."  Cornel West

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Re: Marcus Miller on Gospel musicians
« Reply #43 on: April 15, 2008, 01:15:12 PM »
I just read the article and did not find anything negative directed at Mr. Gouche. If anything I saw a compliment. Both of these great musicians have made their mark on the industry. When they hire Mr. Gouche, they know what they are going to get, so I don't think overplaying would be an issue.I find inspiration from both Mr. Gouche and Mr. Miller, yet I don't try to play like either. I have been following both since the early eighties and they both have played with my favorite singer-Chaka Khan. I really found out who MM was when he played on Chaka's "Naughty". And I will never forget the 1st time I saw Mr. Gouche live, playing a Stingray with Andre Crouch at the Chicago GospelFest at the South Shore Country Club in 1985.
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