A tribute to bass legend Victor Alvares Written by NT Network Sunday, 27 December 2009 01:33
Victor, lovingly known to his family and friends as Pequeno, was a world renowned bassist and musician who had played with George Harrison, Remo, Oliver Sean, Ossibissa and many other International and Indian artists, producers, composers, performing across countries, jamming with some of the biggest names in music. He started out at a very early age and picked up the violin and other instruments as a child. He later got into bass guitar, which was his true calling. Over the years he played with various bands in Delhi, Goa and other places. During this time his unique percussive, slap funk bass playing style caught the attention of various high profile celebrity artists, and Victor went on to become the hottest bass player, very in demand in India. Today you can hear Victors bass playing on various Indian albums and in leading foreign television advertisements of the 90s. Victor was probably the most loving and helpful human being and someone who encouraged young talent to the maximum, says Victors nephew and godson, Oliver Sean. His style of playing was unique and only a handful of bass players in the world could play the style due to the level of difficulty - the other being Mark King of Level 42. Victor (Pequeno) Alvares appeared on various high profile music videos and live concerts that were telecast on Channel V, MTV, etc, both in India and abroad. His down to earth demeanour and humbleness was uncharacteristic of a man this talented and famous. This bass legend died on September 18, 2000 while on tour with the Indian artist Remo. Oliver Sean who lists Victor as his biggest influence musically has organised this tribute concert through his music company WOA International and is joined by the entire (very musically inclined) Alvares family who have travelled from across the world to join in on this concert. They will be joined by musicians, artists, celebrities and bands from around the world on this very special day that has been kept aside to remember Victor (Pequeno) Alvares as a musician who not only left vast musical works, but also left an impression on every person he met. as being the most loving, caring & humble celebrity musician. http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/6693-a-tribute-to-bass-legend-victor-alvares
