tapping and harmonics solo bass video

[Zander4724]

hey everyone,

i've put some solo bass videos up on youtube and just thought if anyone is interested in seeing some melodic bass tunes (very much inspired by legends michael and steve) then maybe have a listen!



take care,

zander

 

[cloren]

you get a great all around sound out of your instrument- its inspiring. thanks for the vids man,

btw, Ive been craving one of those Zon VB basses for awhile now- although I can't decide whether I want it fretted or fretless- how do you like it?

 

[Zander4724]

hey, cloren,

thanks a lot!

the zon vb4 is awesome. i find the sound clean and crisp, yet warm as well. the bass is also incredibly light and very easy to transport. it is just such a cool all around instrument!

take care,
zander

 

[dustdbass6]

Great video. You sound very clean. I can dig it.

 

[Revvv]

talent.

You are doing stuff that I can't do and I have been playing almost as long as you have been alive.

 

[Zander4724]

wow, thanks a lot, guys! i really appreciate that!

 

[afiaowo]

The epic love peace that came up was pro. level.

But musically (were it counts for me) it was so soothing. It took my mind off of things and started me to day dream. That's when I know a peace of music is good for me.

I'll take a listen to your other stuff later.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Zander4724]

that's one of the best things about music, afiaowo - taking us to a better place, emotionally. Or, if not that, just taking us to a different place...

 

[DeathDancer]

Awesome work! Keep it up, would love to see more!

 

[ramboand]

wow, great job dude. i am impressed

 

[The_Robster]

dude your amazing!

 

[swpyne]

Zander, that was very beautiful. I'd love to be able to play like that and I've been at it for 40+ years. If you ever release a CD of that stuff I'll buy a copy. Thanks for sharing............

 

[q1014]

that was incredible that put me at ease how did your girlfriend like it? lol

 

[Mharris]

Amazing music. This is on the level of what I aspire to do as a solo bassist. Excellent composition. Now give me some pointers!!

 

[Zander4724]

thanks a lot!

that was incredible that put me at ease how did your girlfriend like it? lol

she's actually INCREDIBLY sick of hearing that tune - or any of my other bass stuff for that matter. i think i'm driving her crazy.

i think what's amazing about michael and steve is their ability to play different styles, techniques and adjust their bass playing depending on the situation. i myself am lousy at playing 'normal' bass as i've spent my practice time doing solo stuff. it's just so incredible how some people have mastered everything...

cheers,
zander

 

[Dr Steve Lawson]

Zander - that's lovely. Great tune, well played. Really like the reverb you're using too.

Congrats!

Steve

 

[Slain]

Amazing, I'm really really inspired! *Picks up bass* time to get crackin', I've got some improvements to make =)

 

[Zander4724]

Steve,

I appreciate what you said greatly. I'll take this opportunity to say thank you so much for your inspirational music. It's interesting that you mentioned the reverb. On 'Not Dancing for Chicken' (the inside cover) you wrote about the importance of sound:

'I've been thinking more and more about sound and less about notes... without a great sound to attach (harmony and melody) to, fast playing and clever techniques aren't going to make it sound good.'

That sentence you wrote really affected the way I thought about music and the bass... I started thinking more about effects, the bass I was playing, tone, eq settings, style of plucking, etc... It's such an extremely important concept - and I see it's being discussed in detail on this forum.

Slain, I know that feeling of 'pick up the bass time'. Every time I listen to Michael, Steve, Jeff, Victor it takes over! I really am honoured that I could make you feel that way. Let me know how it goes!

take care,
Zander

 

[6stringbassist]

That's a really beautiful piece of music, and it's played really really well.

Your choice of notes, and phrasing is superb, well done.

 

[Ben Lesser]

Yeah, that was absolutely awesome, man. Such a clear sound, and definitely an emotional piece.