That time i asked bass goddess tal wilkenfeld how she got. May 12, 2016 if youre reading this magazine, you probably know tal wilkenfeld as a fierce bassista consummate force to be reckoned with. Build is a live interview series like no othera chance for fans to sit. The album was recorded when she was 20 years old, having moved to the united states from her native australia. That time i asked bass goddess tal wilkenfeld what her. May 06, 2016 tal wilkenfeld plays her teary reverb toneprint for hall of fame reverb. Tal wilkenfeld explains why new album is a return to. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. While a dedicated fan base may already know tal for her work with jeff beck, prince, the allman brothers, herbie hancock, and mick jagger, love remains reveals a new side of tal as a songwriter and singer with skills that more than live up to her legendinthe. Interview with bassist tal wilkenfeld performer mag.
Wilkenfeld, who raised eyebrows while laying down the low end with jeff beck, says shell also be displaying her vocal talents on the record. The tal wilkenfeld thread discussion in bassists bg started by ibanezcollector, oct 30, 2007. Now, shes opening for the who on their the who hits 50 tour, as well as going out on her headlining tour. Love remains, tal wilkenfelds debut solo album for bmg is a testament to the celebrated bassists unconventional journey. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. I first became aware of tal wilkenfeld when i watched the jeff beck concert at ronnie scotts club on tv. See tal wilkenfeld pictures, photo shoots, and listen online to the latest music. Jul 21, 2017 lyrics for corner painter by tal wilkenfeld. May 12, 2016 tal wilkenfelds main workhorse instruments for live shows include from left to right a fender pbass, a vintage 1950s epiphone archtop given to her by previous owner ben harper, and a sadowsky nyc 5string tuned eadgc low to high.
Get tal wilkenfeld setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other tal wilkenfeld fans for free on setlist. In addition to her work as a supporting musician, she has assumed the role of bandleader of her own eponymous bands, whose musicians have included wayne krantz, keith carlock, john beasley and jeff tain watts. By steve newton last month i interviewed bassguitar superstar tal wilkenfeld on the phone before going to see her gig at the biltmore cabaret in vancouverwhich was wicked, by the way. Tal wilkenfeld chats about love remains, her debut. Like a muselit meteor, tal blazed onto the music scene as a teen, sitting in with the allman brothers. Wilkenfeld, tal transformation music skip to main content. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. In video recorded at paste studios new york, ny, in april 2016 she performed singing and playing bass guitar a song under the sun. Apr 22, 2016 bass prodigy tal wilkenfeld cant be bothered with your petty laptop speakers. Tal wilkenfeld, bass female player, best known from her cooperation with legendary jeff beck recently started to expan her solo career. Just hope it wasnt serious and that she will be ok soon. Tal wilkenfeld is best known as a goto bassist ever since her appearances with jeff beck at eric claptons crossroads guitar festival in 2007, as well as the dvd live at ronnie scotts and being onstage with jeff beck and jimmy page jamming an instrumental version of immigrant song during becks solo induction ceremony into the rock and roll hall of fame. Tal wilkenfeld born 2 december 1986 is an australian singer, songwriter, bassist and guitarist.
Tal wilkenfeld on tour with the who tal wilkenfeld. Tal wilkenfeld at ronnie scotts jazz club, london, england. Tal wilkenfelds main workhorse instruments for live shows include from left to right a fender pbass, a vintage 1950s epiphone archtop given to her by previous owner ben harper, and a sadowsky nyc 5string tuned eadgc low to high. I need to say that the first bits of her i saw on youtube didnt really make my jaw drop. Ahead of her bluesfest debut and australian side shows, the multitalented tal wilkenfeld chats to australian musician editor greg phillips. Transformation is the first studio album by bassist tal wilkenfeld, released independently on 14 may 2007. Bass prodigy tal wilkenfeld cant be bothered with your petty laptop speakers. Aussie born bassist tal wilkenfeld moved to the usa five years ago, and has since played with such luminary. Wilkenfeld has played with many renown artists, like chick corea, hiram bullock, the allman brothers band, eric clapton, jeff beck, wayne krantz and vinnie colaiuta. After a somewhat quiet period, tal wilkenfeld has announced shes working on a new album with special guests to include jackson browne, exjourney vocalist steve perry, and mike elizondo.
Bass prodigy tal wilkenfeld gears up opening for the who interview february 15, 2016 by leslie michele derrough in columns, interviews, my roots 8 comments she is the girl with the magical fingers, who won over a legend and has been thrilling audiences ever since with her prowess on the bass. From the sound of it, she will be rescheduling dates, so it sounds like she is ok, thank goodness. Tal wilkenfeld biography tal wilkenfeld, who has gained notoriety mostly for her astounding bass work with jeff beck and his band, grew up in sydney australia. Tal wilkenfeld news latest news on tal wilkenfeld times. Mar 04, 2016 by jennifer powell phototimothy white the talented tal wilkenfeld is not yet 30, but she has already built quite a resume, performing and touring with the likes of jeff beck, chick corea, sting, er. Tal wilkenfeld born 2 december 1986 in sydney, australia is a bass guitarist who has gained worldwide attention performing alongside some of rock and jazz musics most notable artists. Apr 15, 2019 tal wilkenfelds 2007 debut album was titled transformation, and although it was an instrumental record made with a handful of new york citys top jazz musicians, the connotation seemed clear. A player so good that she performed with the allman brothers at age 20, and in that same year recorded her first album, transformation, and was recruited to go on tour with chick corea. Tal wilkenfeld im obviously bummed about the show, but this is no time for me to be griping. Biography widely hailed as the rising star of the bass guitar, tal wilkenfeld first picked up guitar. She is an amazing bass player but, when ive heard her stuff on youtube, sound clips online.
The track, which also includes blake mills on guitar and benmont tench tom petty and the heartbreakers on keys, showcases the wunderkind and soughtafter female bassist evolving from a virtuoso to a singersongwriter. Tal wilkenfeld press page including press releases, publicity photos, bio, news clippings, videos, and other. I was amazed at the playing of the tiny figure, confidently sharing the. That time i asked bass goddess tal wilkenfeld how she got so goddamn good. Oct 15, 2011 after a somewhat quiet period, tal wilkenfeld has announced shes working on a new album with special guests to include jackson browne, exjourney vocalist steve perry, and mike elizondo. By jennifer powell phototimothy white the talented tal wilkenfeld is not yet 30, but she has already built quite a resume, performing and touring with the likes of jeff beck, chick corea, sting, eric clapton, and she even anchored pharrell and hans zimmer at the 2015 grammy awards. The tal wilkenfeld thread discussion in bassists bg started by. Tal wilkenfeld plays her teary reverb toneprint for hall of fame reverb.
By the time tal was 18 she had formed her own band, moved to new york and was making a name for herself in the jazz clubs. Biography widely hailed as the rising star of the bass guitar, tal wilkenfeld first picked up guitar at the age of 14, in her native sydney, australia. Apr 07, 2016 tal wilkenfeld is best known as a goto bassist ever since her appearances with jeff beck at eric claptons crossroads guitar festival in 2007, as well as the dvd live at ronnie scotts and being onstage with jeff beck and jimmy page jamming an instrumental version of immigrant song during becks solo induction ceremony into the rock and roll hall of fame. Heres a short interview with tal wilkenfeld on the aussie today show, where she plays a song from the transformation album called serendipity. Tal wilkenfeld s new album love remains, which debuted at number 1 on the billboard heatseekers chart, is a testament to the celebrated bassists unconvent. Soon after, she joined the live band of one of the most celebrated guitarists to. A ustralian bassist tal wilkenfeld has been playing alongside legends like jeff beck, steven tyler, prince, ringo starr, sting, eric clapton, and mick jagger since she was in her teens. The platform brings crazyass, whackedout dystopian horror and mucho gore to netflix. In 2008, wilkenfeld was voted the years most exciting new player by bass player magazine readers. If she was dude and her name was hal wilkenfeld and was fat, balding, and 40 we wouldnt have 9,000. Tal wilkenfelds journey from bassist to the stars to singersongwriter endorsed by the stars.
Backstageaxxess interviews tal wilkenfeld at the tralf music hall in buffalo, ny on february 2, 2016. In 2006, tal recorded her debut album, called transformation. That time i asked bass goddess tal wilkenfeld how she got so. That time i asked bass goddess tal wilkenfeld what her career.
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Like a muselit meteor, tal blazed onto the music scene as a teen, sitting in with the allman brothers within months of her 2006 arrival in new york city. Transformation, an album by tal wilkenfeld on spotify. Tal wilkenfelds 2007 debut album was titled transformation, and although it. Wilkenfeld told us in our recent interview how it felt being chosen to open for the who, her. Tal wilkenfelds new album love remains, which debuted at number 1 on the billboard heatseekers chart, is a testament to the celebrated bassists unconvent. Sting, who also accompanied tyler on a song, recalled in a 2017 interview with bass player that wilkenfeld had corrected him on an. Check out for the latest news on tal wilkenfeld along with tal wilkenfeld live news at times of india. Explore tal wilkenfeld profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of tal wilkenfeld. Musical marvel tal wilkenfeld has released her new single corner painter today on. I interviewed at tal sydney australia in september 2017. At one point in the conversation i asked talrealizing that shed already accomplished a helluva lot for someone still. This reverb has a bit of chorus going on, making for a sound thats very pleasing to the ear yet has a cutting shimmer. Zappas zomby woof with dweezil zappa and the zappa plays zappa band in that youtube audience clip from.
Bass prodigy tal wilkenfeld gears up opening for the who. Tal wilkenfelds new album love remains, which debuted at number 1 on the billboard heatseekers chart, is a testament to the celebrated bassists unconventional journey, revealing a new side of tal as a formidable singersongwriter rolling stone with skills on par with her legendinthe making musicianship. Ecofriendly all metal with no plastic, reusable, easily washed and cared for. Watch as this phenomenal singersongwriter and bass player tal wilkenfeld accepts the vision award at the 2020 she rocks awards in anaheim, ca.
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