Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (November 2018)
Time to take a break from whatever is happening, sit down, and enjoy some serious bass goodness. That’s all thanks to this list of the top 10 reader favorite videos on No Treble for the month.
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1. Rush and Mr. Big: In The Mood
We recently reshared an epic clip of Billy Sheehan filling in for Geddy Lee during a Rush soundcheck in 1990. Someone replied with this video of Mr. Big joining Rush on stage during that tour and performing “In The Mood”…
2. John Entwistle with Rick Wakeman And His Band: Go America
Brian Thomson wrote in with this incredible clip of The Who bassist John Entwistle from the early ’80s. The upbeat number is driven by Entwistle’s signature growling bass lines. His solo at the 2-minute mark is also classic Ox…
3. Stanley Clarke: Montreux Jazz Festival 1980 Performance
On July 9, 1980, Stanley Clarke hit the stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival along with his band. And the performance was epic. Here’s the complete show…
4. Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles: Staying Alive
This one is all pocket. Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles took the stage at Frankfurt Jazz in 2017, with Sharay Reed on bass, and performed their groovy version of the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive”…
5. Tedeschi Trucks Band: Shame
Tim Lefebvre shared this video recently, saying “Cool jam I co-wrote with these fine folks…” The jam took place at the Beacon Theatre on October 6th…
Recorded at the Blue Note in Milan, Italy in October 2010, here’s the Yellowjackets performing “Why Is It.” Jimmy Haslip is the man!
Vulfpeck shared another song from their upcoming album, Hill Climber. Part of the announcement stated “Joe Dart on upright bass.” So of course, I clicked immediately and had a good laugh…
8. Khruangbin: Live at Villain
Pitchfork Live shared this performance of Khruangbin from their live session at Villain in Brooklyn, which was in support of the band’s second album, Con Todo El Mundo…
9. Video Premiere: Linus Klausenitzer’s Bass Playthrough of Obscura’s “Diluvium”
We’re proud to premiere a new playthrough video from Obscura bassist Linus Klausenitzer for the title track from their latest album. Diluvium, which is defined as a great oceanic flood, is the fourth and final part of their conceptual cycle. It is also their most evocative, diverse and vibrant release to date…
10. Wintergatan: Marble Machine
This video made the rounds a while back, and I never thought to share it until our friend Cory O’Brien emailed it to us. Check out this innovative instrument – complete with marbles and a bass guitar!
