Recent content by expatmuso

I deleted the video (had to edit the sound). I've re-uploaded it here.

Just uploaded a review and demo of the Providence ABC-1HH "Kiwami" Hidekazu Hinata Signature Bass Chorus—a rare Japanese analog chorus pedal designed specifically for bass. In the video, I cover the pedal's features, explore the three DEEP switch modes and HPF control, and demonstrate its warm...

My latest video. It's a bit of an experimental hybrid - reverb pedal review mixed with sci-fi narrative.

Been trying to take Youtube a little more seriously, and just released another video. In this first episode of Inside the Song, I share how a notebook, a creative writing exercise, and Korean history inspired one of my original bass songs. I hope it gives you a few ideas for your own creative...

For those of you who write original songs, what's your preferred approach? Do you like working alone, building complete demos in your DAW and playing multiple instruments yourself? Or do you prefer writing through band rehearsals, jamming, or collaborating with a co-writer? I've done both over...

Good point! One the drawbacks of singing your own songs and playing. I guess it's good that John Entwhistle never became the lead vocalist of The Who, lol.

I've posted another vlog style video about songwriting. It covers these topics. songwriting from a bassist's perspective using chords on bass loopers as creative tools developing song ideas example from original song "Travelogue"

Here's the video!

Can bass players be songwriters? Absolutely. Here's a video on the approaches that have helped me write songs over the years: starting with grooves instead of chords, using a looper as a creative tool, and taking ideas from notebook to rehearsal room. I also share some behind-the-scenes...

My expat band in Korea

Original song on new Takamine acoustic bass

Yeah, I get the snob-vibe reference. I bought my first proper bass there, a Fender Jazz MIM in '99. It turned out to be a good bass for me, which I still own. So I have fond memories of the place, it was kind of a Mecca back in the day.

Have your basses arrived?

One of my original songs, "Lotus Flowers" (inspired by visiting Buddhist temples in Korea). I've done this one with my band, but here it's just vocals and bass.

My band, Malarkey, just released a new song called Two Dragonflies. Here's a lyric video made by our drummer. I think he did a great job. I wrote the song and perform lead vocals, as well as the bass of course!