Bass And Vocals

Jerry Callo · #1 05-24-2011, 02:28 AM

That's JUST vocals and bass!

I believe the bass is a great solo accompanyment instument, though rarely used as such. What limitations is has in register is made up in its timbre and range. Though it is a challange, however, finding that "sweet spot" voicing. (Especially on a 4 string).

Just thought I'd share an example. YouTube - ‪I wish you love‬&rlm;

EricssonB · #2 05-24-2011, 02:42 AM

Closest thing I can think of is my new favorite-band-ever, Morphine: rhythm section, 2-string bass set an octave apart and played with a slide, baritone sax and sexy deep vocals.

YouTube - ‪Morphine - Cure for Pain‬&rlm;

Jerry Callo · #3 05-24-2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricssonB

Closest thing I can think of is my new favorite-band-ever, Morphine: rhythm section, 2-string bass set an octave apart and played with a slide, baritone sax and sexy deep vocals.

YouTube - ‪Morphine - Cure for Pain‬&rlm;

Checked it out. It's not exactly "accompianment" in the way to which I was referring -- more like stating basic chords , but pretty cool nonetheless.

fingerbun · #4 05-24-2011, 03:43 AM

Then There Were Two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9WzseQO-E0

The bassist is Mike Visceglia, who I know and admire from his work with Suzanne Vega. Don't know anything about the singer apart from her name, Fiona McBain, but I like her voice.

I bought their CD at the last Vega concert in Sydney where Visceglia was playing bass.

**Adam Barkley** · #5 05-24-2011, 08:03 AM

Not sure if anyone has seen this yet. This video caused a stir when it was originally posted.

Nathan Hughes - Glove