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From the Bottom: Breaking Down Robbie Shakespeare’s Bass Line on “Pull Up to the Bumper”
In this episode, Paul Thompson breaks down the hit that made Grace Jones a pop star. The iconic bass line that kicks off “Pull Up to the Bumper” is an all-time groove by the late, great Robbie Shakespeare.
Marcelo and Almudena Hormaechea: Season of the VVitch
No Treble reader Marcelo Hormaechea shared this wonderful video of he and his daughter performing an impressive bass and vocal duet on Basque Television (ETB2).
Alice Lane Joins Infected Rain
Infected Rain has announced some lineup changes this year, but they’ve revealed a new member. Alice Lane has joined the group and already in lockstep with the band.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2023)
We tallied up the counts. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite videos for the month of April 2023. Enjoy.
Robyn Adele Anderson: Schism
During some random Youtube moments, I stumbled onto this video, and I was glad I did. Robyn Adele Anderson took on Tool’s “Schism” with strings, keys, and drums, and it is incredible.
Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Joseph Conyers as Principal Bassist
Last year, Harold “Hal” Robinson retired from his position as the principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which he joined in 1995. Now the orchestra has announced the seat has been filled by the incredible Joseph Conyers.
In Memoriam: John Giblin
Another bass great has left us. John Giblin, who worked with artists like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel, has died after an illness. He was 71 years old.
Talking Technique: Bass Octaves and Chromaticism with Slides and Hammer-Ons
In this video, Ari opens up the idea factory again: Octaves, chromaticism, peppered with slides and hammer-ons. These are tools to make your grooves to come alive!
Remco Hendriks: Galactic Fretless Funk Bass Grooves
Remco Hendriks just dropped a new video, and in this one, he pulls out all the stops (and pedals).
Steve Lawson Unveils Double Solo Album, “Time Stops”
Steve Lawson has announced a new double solo album that will mark a new shift in his writing. He tracked “Time Stops” in California while he was in the U.S. for the NAMM Show.
Bass of the Week: Wahlbrink Ray Bass
We’ve featured a few Wahlbrink instruments before, and they’ve typically feature bodies with dramatic features. This week we’re checking out a custom bass that shows they can nail the traditional styles, too.
Gudics Twins with Federico Malaman: More Bass Per Favore
It’s always exciting to see a new Gudics Twins video, and this one has something extra. Martin Gudics sent us their latest video, which features Federico Malaman on “More Bass Per Favore.”