Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in September 2021
Time is flying by, and with the start of a new month, we look back. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories for the month of September 2021.
Clive H Jones: Shapeshifter
No Treble reader Clive H Jones shared his latest video with us, with him performing his original solo bass composition, “Shapeshifter”. We love the soundscape on this one!
Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, and Billy Cobham: Eye Of The Hurricane
Filmed at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, Switzerland in 1983, here’s Ron Carter with Herbie Hancock and Billy Cobham burning the stage down with their performance of “Eye Of The Hurricane”.
Áron Hodek: Lucky
10 year old Áron Hodek is back with another play-along video. “Love playing to HER’s latest album! This song is my favorite jam right now,” he shared. Here he is playing along to “Lucky”.
Stanley Clarke: Bass Solo (1972)
No Treble reader Zvonimir Bucevic sent us this video, and it is incredible. Check out this Stanley Clarke solo during a Return to Forever concert in 1972. Legend!
Scary Pockets: Beast of Burden
Scary Pockets is back with another funk cover video. They’re joined by guest vocalist Colin Jamieson and bassist Sean Hurley in this remake of The Rolling Stones’ “Beast of Burden”.
Weekly Top 10: Wonder Women: Liza Carbe, Anthony Muthurajah Interview, Geddy Lee Reveals Memoir, Fonk and the Power of a, New Gear, and More
Another great week in the books, so it is time to look back. This week on No Treble, we featured two interviews, some exciting news from Geddy Lee, a killer, funky bass lesson by Rich Brown, new bass gear, and more.
REO Brothers: Mr. Blue Sky
The REO Brothers bring it in every video I’ve seen. This new one is no different. The brothers take on Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky”, with Ralph Otic on bass and backing vocals.
DR!PTRiO: Krama
No Treble reader Lukas Pamminger sent us the latest video he’s on, and we’re really digging the music. Check out the fantastic trio, DR!PTRiO, and their tune, “Krama”.
Federico Malaman: Jaco Pastorius Octave Style Part 1
Federico Malaman is bringing it on his Youtube channel. Here’s a great lesson video he just shared, focusing on playing octaves in 16th notes in the style of Jaco Pastorius. He said this is how we “become Olympic champions of dance style bass lines!”
YYNOT: Burning Bridge
YYNOT is on the road for some long-awaited live shows, and they’re also gearing up to release a new album. They’re giving us a preview of what’s to come on “Light And Shade” with this first track, “Burning Bridge”.
Marcelo Yakko: The Kitchen (Playthrough)
Our good friend Marcelo Yakko emailed me this video. In this clip, Marcelo plays along to his fantastic track, “The Kitchen”, which appears on his album, “Boomerang”. This is a killer song with a killer band!