jeremy c Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Some of you know that I taught lessons to Matt Freeman of Rancid all through his high school years and later. Matt and I have remained in contact and hang out every once in a while. Today two large packages came in the mail. One was a Platinum Record for "Out Come the Wolves" and the other was a Gold Record for "Let's Go." They both have my name on them. Of course I had no direct part in the records other than having taught Matt years earlier. I was floored by his gesture of getting the records made and sent to me. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Damn cool! Congrats, Jeremy. ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That was a severely cool gesture on his part. Teachers of all kinds are too often taken for granted and easily forgotten. It is only the special ones that stand out in your mind, and those are the ones to whom you feel grateful. I wish that I had the ability to teach. Not everyone can do it (I've tried; just ask my kids). I think that teaching requires just as much talent as playing the bass or any other instrument. The fact that you have made a living playing and teaching, and that your former students shower you with gold and platinum, is a testament to both of those talents. When I get home, I'm going to hoist a cold and frosty for all the special ones. My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR_Bos Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congrats JC! Thats a student that really appreciated his teacher. And a nice bit of swag too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassplayerjoe Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That is awsome!!! I just got thier out come the wolves cd and I loved it, the basslines are what caught my attention. So basically you were apart of me liking rancid. Awsome. "All things are possible through Christ." (Matt 19:26) My band: http://www.purevolume.com/fadingsilence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruuve Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Way cool Jeremy! Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwinH Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Glad to hear it Jeremy, through your speak of him Matt has definitely sounded like a great guy and this gesture just seems to be an extension of that. I hope you enjoy these tokens of his appreciation. www.myspace.com/movementwithoutmotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Kudos man! To be remembered like that is really special. And it's certain that Matt thinks you are too. Teachers are what help the generations following them to realize their dreams. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLroomtempJ Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 that's pretty cool, jc. if i ever listen to rancid with any friends, i'll be sure to tell them that i've spent a day with the guy who taught the bass player. I'll also tell them that you showed me about 15 different ways to approach a simple chord change. jason 2cor5:21 Soli Deo Gloria "it's the beauty of a community. it takes a village to raise a[n] [LLroomtempJ]." -robb My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hah! Don't forget that we broke bread...er...noodles with him, Jason. That's one of the coolest things I've heard in a long time, Jeremy! Congrats on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fonz Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 that really is awesome. speaks volumes to both the character of the student and the quality of the teacher. Eeeeeehhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 What a truly wonderful thing Jeremy, congrats! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Jeremy, that's awesome. My students make me teach them Rancid all the time and I enjoy doing it. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congrats for that! Seems like ha appreciated You more than You thought. Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5, Fernandes LEB-2 Ashdown ABM-300, Ashdown ABM 4x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 man,that is nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stackimo Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I did not know you taught him, Jeremy. His is a sweet bass player. You did quite a job and he must have been a pretty good student. If anyone wants to hear a good sample of what Matt can do, a good tune is "Fall Back Down". This was a pretty popular song and the bass line is brilliant and makes quite an impact on the song. He carries the melody quite well as he does on much of their work. Another one to listen for is "Red Hot Moon", where you can here some walking bass line work. Congrats! "Some people are like "slinkies". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Really, really cool. I've taught a lot of people (not music), & I'm hoping for the day when something like this happens. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edendude Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Very cool indeed! The guy truly has class! No doubt about it. My Last Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCunha Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That is very cool! I always thought Matt was a great player and it turns out that he is just great person. By the way how is his health? Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Majorly cool. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Brown Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 It's nice, Jeremy. But I think I know you well enough to know that as you have reached the status of laureate, being lauded by your contributions to countless generations, you'll still get up tomorrow and plan your lessons. And you'll do it with humility and utmost care for tomorrow's student. He or she gets your attention now. This is the "laying up gold where theives can't steal and moths can't corrupt" time. And you're doing the work set before you to do. Still, I'll bet them albums get hung in your studio instead of your garage! Kudos. Yep. I'm the other voice in the head of davebrownbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 how's matt's health doing? robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Obviously you made a great and lasting impression on the man Jeremy. Very, very cool! "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldena Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congrats! I love hearing about when an artist pays tribute to a teacher. Man, that must feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Sometimes we just don't realize the extent of our impact on those we come in contact with. In terms of a professional career, a special bond can sometimes form between instructor and student. You may not even realize it at the time, when you become a mentor. It's often not until much later when a former student shows his or her gratitude. The tokens are nice, but I think the more valuable treasure is the unique relationship the two of you share. Enjoy the warm fuzzies, Jeremy, you've earned them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Very cool JC. Hang them with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZ Thorn Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That's pretty sweet. Makes me think I should send my teacher copies of my platinum records...oh wait...there aren't any. http://www.myspace.com/themoustachioed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 That's great!!! Matt wouldn't be the musician he is today without your influence. That he acknowledges that shows he has, not only talent, but a lot of class. My bands: http://www.myspace.com/aimlowkidmusic http://www.myspace.com/bobfrankandjohnmurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Wow! That was very cool of him to do that and it speaks volumes about the impact that you had on him as a teacher. It's awesome that he's thinking of you all these years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Congrats JC, that is one serious token of appreciation "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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