Polyphia: Ernie Ball “Big Sound” Session
Ernie Ball has introduced a new artist session video series called “Big Sound” that features up-close studio sessions. They launched it with a three-song set by Texas-based instrumental masters Polyphia captured during rehearsals for their summer tour.
“Watch as these unconventional prodigies perform three songs along with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the gear they use to craft their massive sound,” Ernie Ball writes. “If you’re lucky enough to have seen Polyphia live before, you’ll know how incredibly tight they are, and their rehearsals are no different.”
Bassist Clay Gober delivers the low end with massive tone and nimble bass work. Watch him work on “Genesis,” “Neurotica,” and “Chimera.”
Season one of “Big Sound” will feature future episodes with Cory Wong, Thrice, 7d7d, LS Dunes, and more.
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These youngsters are so incredibly good at their craft; but being a bassist, I think the drummer impresses me the most. His cymbal work is just as impressive as everyone else’s skill level. This WHOLE band is pretty ef’n incredible though!
Full transparency: I didn’t watch the whole video. I kind of skipped around. But I don’t see any of them using any Ernie Ball gear. That’s interesting to me. Am I wrong?