Archive for October 2024 - Page 3
Foreigner Extends Farewell Tour
Hot off of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Foreigner has added a slew of dates to their farewell tour.
All Bassists Should Know This: Understand the Fretboard Using These Descending Triad Arpeggio Patterns
Most bassists immediately think of fast sweep runs at the mention of arpeggios. However, arpeggios are a lot more than that and can be any combination of notes that build a chord. Watch this bass lesson video to learn some easy descending triad patterns.
Escape The Internet (with Charles Berthoud)
Charles Berthoud posted this video with the title, “I’m In A CRAZY Band Now.” The band is Escape The Internet, which also includes Bernth and Ola Englund.
Jerry Cantrell Taps Robert Trujillo, Duff McKagan for “I Want Blood”
Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has released his fourth solo album with “I Want Blood.” As the name suggests, the album comes with a healthy dose of aggression and heaviness.
Head Over Heels: New Wave’s Last Great Bass Line
In this “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson digs into one of the most creative bass lines in pop music: Tears For Fears’ iconic “Head Over Heels” from the “Songs From the Big Chair” album (1985).
Fernando Molinari: “Netuno” Bass Playthrough
Fernando Molinari recently released the single “Netuno,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums, Andre Nieri on guitar, and Daniel Felix on keyboards. The song features a monstrous bass line, and Molinari has just released a bass playthrough video so fans can get a closer look at what he does.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The 80s Bass Book”
Bassist and educator Stuart Clayton is at it again with a new transcription book. “The 80s Bass Book” compiles 18 songs from the biggest artists of the decade.
Bass of the Week: AC Guitars Krell 5/34
It’s been a few years since we featured a bass from AC Guitars in this column, but luthier Alan Cringean has been continuing to produce incredible instruments from his shop in Moffat, Scotland. Case in point: this stunning Krell 5/34.
Kamasi Washington (with Miles Mosley): Tiny Desk Concert
Kamasi Washington (with Miles Mosley) brought down the house at his Tiny Desk Concert. The group performed “Lesanu,” “Street Fighter Mas,” “The Rhythm Changes,” and “Asha The First.”
Ryan Neff Leaves As I Lay Dying
Two years after joining, bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left As I Lay Dying. He made the announcement on his Instagram.
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for October 12-18, 2024
It’s time for your weekly roundup of the buzz from the bass world. This week’s reader-favorite list includes some new gear, plus Paul Thompson’s “The Bassists of Harlem, 1958,” part one of our interview with Billy Sheehan, Reader Spotlight, our top 10 videos, and more.
Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble: Shofukan
We love Snarky Puppy, so it was cool to see this video by the Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble. The group, with Gaspard Gabriel on bass, performs “Shofukan.”