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Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2020)
Time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some epic bass. Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of October 2020.
Recording Bass: Upright Bass For Classical and Rock Music
Travis Huisman has received emails from readers thanks to his popular “Recording Bass” column. Some have asked about recording the double bass. In this edition, Travis shares some thoughts on recording in both classical and pop/rock settings.
Booker T & The MG’s: “Soul Limbo” (Letterman Performance)
Will Lee has been sharing some pretty cool videos lately, like this one of Booker T & The MG’s (with Duck Dunn) performing on Letterman. Will tells the story here.
Mai Leisz Releases “Raven”
Mai Leisz has unveiled her new single, “Raven”, which is available now for streaming or download. The song once again features her magnificent bass work with Greg Leisz on lap steel guitar, Mike Landau on electric guitar, and Gary Novak on drums.
Yussef Dayes with Rocco Palladino & Charlie Stacey: Welcome To The Hills
Yussef Dayes has released another video featuring his trio with bassist Rocco Palladino (Pino’s son) and keyboardist Charlie Stacey. Recorded live at Jazzre:freshed, here’s their performance of “Welcome To The Hills”.
In Memoriam: Bones Hillman
It’s another hard day for the bass world. Midnight Oil bassist Bones Hillman has passed away after a fight with cancer. He was 62 years old. The news was announced by the band’s Facebook page.
Bass of the Week: Odieng Red Viper 5
Many entry-level basses are built in factories in Indonesia, but the country also has plenty of highly skilled luthiers. This week we’re checking out the Odieng Red Viper 5 that is absolutely decked out.
Juliaplaysgroove: Baby, I’m Jealous
Juliaplaysgroove is back with another stellar play-through video. In this clip, she plays along to Bebe Rexha’s “Baby, I’m Jealous”, grooving hard and obviously feeling it.
System of a Down Releases Two New Songs
System of a Down has released new music for the first time in 15 years with two new songs. The band broke their longtime radio silence to show solidarity for Armenia, who has been at war with Azerbaijan since September 27th, they explain.
Nordstrand Audio Announces Power Blade 5 Pickup
Nordstrand Audio has expanded its Power Blade pickup line with a new five-string version. The hum-canceling pickup can be used as a drop-in replacement for a P-bass.
Chick Corea with Vinnie Colaiuta and John Patitucci: Spain
Our friend Clive Robins sent us this video of Chick Corea, Vinnie Colaiuta, and John Patitucci performing “Spain”. This took place at the Blue Note Tokyo in 1992, and it is magnificent.
Stanley Clarke Announces “Bass Nation” Web Series
As an icon and pioneer of the bass, Stanley Clarke has one of the deepest wells of knowledge on the instrument. Now he’ll be sharing his insight with a new online series for bassists.