Ellen Alaverdyan: Penny Lane
Ever since we first saw a video by Ellen Alaverdyan, we’ve been completely knocked out. This video is as impressive as any by the young bassist. Ellen simultaneously handles the bass and vocals on The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” in this clip.
Scary Pockets with Eric Krasno: Lost Cause
Scary Pockets was joined by Soulive’s Eric Krasno for this funky cover of Billie Eilish’s “Lost Cause”. Sean Hurley lays down the groove on this one.
Weekly Top 10: Bakithi Kumalo Podcast, New Bass Lesson, Recording Bass, John Paul Jones Transcription, and More
The No Treble contributors really brought it this week, from the latest podcast with Bakithi Kumalo, a new bass lesson, a John Paul Jones transcription, top 10 bass gear, and more.
Julia Hofer: Top 5 Kool & The Gang Bass Lines
Julia Hofer has been bringing it with her “Top 5 Bass Lines” series. Here’s the latest, celebrating the bass lines of Kool & The Gang.
Aaron Gibson: The Regretful Climb
Aaron Gibson decided to take his song, “The Regretful Climb”, and rearrange it for solo bass. I love Aaron’s approach to solo bass, and this one is another beautiful version.
Pete O’Neill: Drive
Pete O’Neill sent us his newest video, and we’re impressed as always. In this clip, Pete turns The Cars’ hit “Drive” into a solo fretless bass arrangement.
Yes: And You And I (Live)
Here’s a great clip from Yes’s Youtube channel archives, featuring the band in a live performance at the Rainbow Theatre in 1972. This was the “Close to the Edge” tour, with the mighty Chris Squire on bass and backing vocals on “And You And I”.
Victor Wooten: Pretty Little Lady Groove
Here’s a great video from back in the day, taken from Victor Wooten’s “Super Bass Solo Technique” DVD. In this clip, Vic and the band get funky on “Pretty Little Lady”.
Nenad Vasilic: Black Night
Nenad Vasilic sent us his latest, and it shows some real innovation! Check out his all-bass take on Deep Purple’s “Black Night” with some interesting “analog distortion”.
Weekly Top 10: Geddy Lee Reveals Memoir, Remembering Alan Lancaster, Two New Bass Lessons, New Bass Gear, and More
This week’s top 10 stories on No Treble include some exciting news from Geddy Lee, an incredible solo by Stanley Clarke, two new lessons, new bass gear, and more.
Gilad Ephrat & Shai Even: The Seventh Heaven
Gilad Ephrat sent us his latest video in his collaboration with pianist Shai Even. Gilad wrote “The Seventh Heaven” in the middle of the night, “almost during a dream”. The result is a remarkable tune and performance.
Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Joni Mitchell: “Cantaloupe Island” and “River”
Recorded in 2008 in Los Angeles, here’s Herbie Hancock, Bob Sheppard, Marcus Miller, Lionel Loueke, and Vinnie Colaiuta performing “Cantaloupe Island” and “River”. Joni Mitchell took the stage for the second song, and Marcus switched to double bass.