Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice. Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads. Join freeLog in Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
"Lauri Porra (born December 13, 1977) is a Finnishbassist and composer, best known for his work in StratovariusInvalid Link Removed and Sinergy. Lauri Porra is a fourth generation musician, and the great-grandson of famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.[2] He started to study music at age 6 when he started to play cello in a local music school. In 1993 he switched to bass guitar and continued his studies in the Helsinki Pop Jazz Conservatory (1994–2004). Additionally he has taken lessons on piano, double bass, trumpet and male vocals. During 1997-1999 he sang with the renowned YL male choir performing for instance with the London Symphony Orchestra. He has released two solo albums "Lauri Porra" (2005) and "All Children Have Superpowers" (2008). He has also composed music to movies and TV-series in Finland..." Lauri Porra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heh, I didn't say he wasn't a monster motherscratcher of a player (he obviously is). He just.... looks like a funky Jesus. The bowler, not the wandering-desert-dude. :-D
Once the harmonics line came ... I was like "Ok this guy is good" but sum all techniques ? nah it was more of a showcase of what you can do ... I mean playing classical music isn,t a technique nor playing a balad with harmonics.