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Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”
New Albums

Absurdcus Releases “Spaces_io (volume 1)”

Laszlo Demeter has released his fourth album under his project, Absurdcus. Created with only basses, “Spaces_io (volume 1)” features nine tracks of what the artist calls “basscapology” for its ability to help you escape the confines during lockdown.

Absurdcus: Murmurations pt.2
Bass Videos

Absurdcus: Murmurations pt.2

Bassist Laszlo Demeter, aka “absurdcus”, has released a new video for the song “Murmurations pt.2” from his solo album, A Drop of Calm. Layered basses create a beautiful sonic tapestry that support the song’s soaring melodies. The video also has an artistic twist. “The Prisma-like filter app is called Artisto, it only does 10 seconds of video, so I had...

Bass Battle and Absurdcus: k?an
Bass Videos

Bass Battle and Absurdcus: k?an

Bassists Absurdcus and Bass Battle, aka Laszlo Demeter and Bogdan Diaconeasa, regularly put out fantastic bass videos, and now they’ve teamed up for the sublime “k?an”. The ambient tune gives a floating feeling as they utilize bass chords and the higher register to tug at your heartstrings.

Romanian Bassist Calms on New Release
New Albums

Romanian Bassist Calms on New Release

Romanian bassist Laszlo Demeter, has released a drop of Calm under the moniker “absurdcus”. The record features Demeter, also known for his work with the Romanian group Byron, on acoustic, electric and fretless basses. The album’s dedication is, simply, “to friends gone too soon.” You can check out the entire album on YouTube: And then you can download a copy...

Byron: “Zeitgeist” Live Bass Cam
Bass Videos

Byron: “Zeitgeist” Live Bass Cam

I really love bass cams. Sometimes they make you feel a little dizzy, but the perspective is so cool. Here’s a bass cam video of bassist László Demeter playing with his band, byron. Demeter pins down the low end for the song “Zeitgeist,” which was recorded during their New Year’s Eve gig at Clubul Taranului in Bucharest.

Laszlo Demeter: Acoustic Bass Arrangement of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”
Bass Videos

Laszlo Demeter: Acoustic Bass Arrangement of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”

We love to see it when bassist get creative to tackle their favorite songs. Here’s Laszlo Demeter playing Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” using only his six-string acoustic bass. The bassist covers every part of the tune, from using the bass’s body for percussion to using the strings above the nut for sound effects. And of course, he lays down that sweet,...