Recent content by Aaron Gibson

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    More Solo bass songwriting explorations

    Thank you for listening to it:)
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    More Solo bass songwriting explorations

    Everything behind me is sitting on my desk:) , though I am standing in front of it.
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    More Solo bass songwriting explorations

    Thank you for listening! I appreciate the feedback. I have a Muckelroy custom bass and GHS strings. I do like just a bit of reverb, but I really enjoy trying to make it work with just the four strings and no effects or gimmicks. That's kind of my self-imposed limitation that makes the challenge...
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    More Solo bass songwriting explorations

    Thank you for listening!!
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    More Solo bass songwriting explorations

    I've been working on two solo bass albums that are kind of told like musicals. The goal with all of the songs is to make them sound full and complete without additional instrumentation. I've been feeling like the songs really need to be dramatically performed rather than just played, so I am...
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    Was buying your dream bass worth it?

    I would say yes! I have two dream basses, though I never felt like I needed a second. As a songwriter and gigging musician, I play a lot. My wife actually told me to think about getting another bass just in case something happened to my main one, so I did. In 1997 I bought a special edition...
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    Intentional irony: A good bassist on an inexpensive bass

    I think it is super important to have a well built instrument that can be properly set up, and any price point that fits the Bill is fine. I own an Alembic Epic and a custom Muckelroy. I play the Muckelroy the most because it is perfectly built and I can take advantage of every nuance, however...
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    How much can you really improve as an adult (30 and up)

    I am 45 now. My playing is constantly evolving because I want to do more with my playing. The hindrance with age is all mental. When I was younger I would build up these ideas about what playing should be, or what the role of bass should be, or whatever. That kind of thinking held me back. Now I...