Archive for January 2021 - Page 5
Black Sabbath To Issue “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules” Deluxe Sets
Two of Black Sabbath’s first albums with vocalist Ronnie James Dio are getting deluxe reissues this year. “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules” will be released as expanded sets, including bonus tracks of never-released live material.
Charvel Unveils New Pro-Mod San Dimas Basses
After debuting some bass models from their custom shop at last year’s NAMM, Charvel has unveiled two new retrofied production basses with a Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJIV and the Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass JJV.
Chance Wilder Onody: The Music That Was Us
Chance Wilder Onody shared this video on our Facebook Group, and I was knocked out by it. “The Music That Was Us” showcases Chance playing nearly 100 instrumental parts. Doane Perry, (Jethro Tull, Laughing Gull Studio) handles drums.
Geddy Lee To Join Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Concert
Geddy Lee will be partaking in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Gala Concert on February 18th, along with a load of other guests. “The Show Must Go On: Stories of Resilience” is described as “no ordinary Virtual Gala Concert”.
Bass Players To Know: Gerald Veasley
Ryan Madora is back with the first “Bass Players to Know” column of 2021. In this edition, she sets her sights on the work of Gerald Veasley.
Antonis Mikelis and Sofia Douklia: My Life Is Going On
No Treble reader Antonis Mikelis sent us this video of his bass/vocals duet with Sofia Douklia. In this clip, they perform Cecilia Krull’s “My Life Is Going On”, from “Money Heist”.
In Memoriam: Tim Bogert
Tim Bogert, whose playing in Vanilla Fudge influenced a generation of bassists, has died at the age of 76. An official statement has not been released, but Bogert was reportedly battling cancer.
Fender Celebrates 75 Years with Anniversary Basses
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Fender, and the company is celebrating with a special series of instruments to commemorate the occasion. The lineup includes Jazz Bass and Precision Bass models.
Fernando Lamadrid: Equinoccio
Whenever a new video by Fernando Lamadrid hits my radar, I watch it right away. Here’s a brand-new clip from him of the tune, “Equinoccio,” from his latest album, “De Paso”. The instrumentation and musicianship with this one are incredible.
8-Bit Big Band Returns with “Backwards Compatible”
The 8-Bit Big Band has released their third album, “Backwards Compatible”, which continues the group’s approach of reimagining video game music for jazz orchestra.
Marko Hietala Leaves Nightwish
After 20 years in the band, Marko Hietala has left the ranks of Nightwish. The bassist and co-vocalist, who joined the symphonic metal outfit in 2001, made a statement through the group’s social media.
Recording Bass: Parallel Compression
For this month’s “Recording Bass” column, Travis Huisman dives in to the topic of parallel compression and how to incorporate it into your bass tracks.