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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ Crazy, 11 And 10 String Bass Jam

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 18 2012, 08:31 AM

I saw this and had to share. Playing 10 and 11 string fretless basses as a duet. Some impressive tunage, but these instruments really made me look twice.

Posted by: Opetholic Jun 18 2012, 08:37 AM

Here is something even more impressive

I've seen him coming to stage with a cane, but his fingers are flying..

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 18 2012, 09:08 AM

Sacrebleu !! Crazy Frenchmen !!

Posted by: Bossie Jun 18 2012, 02:22 PM

Reminds me of the late Mick Karn...one of the greats on the fretless...impressive instruments!

Posted by: Zoot Jun 18 2012, 03:05 PM

Made me think of these -

...and who said a twisted neck was a curse?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 20 2012, 01:51 AM

FLAT OUT WOW. Seriously, that's pretty mind bending. Having studied classical, I'm just blown away by this guy. Just goes to show what a few decades of practice can do. So effortless, such skill and soul. Nice. Thanks for sharing!

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Jun 18 2012, 03:37 AM)

Here is something even more impressive

I've seen him coming to stage with a cane, but his fingers are flying..

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 20 2012, 09:37 AM

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Jun 18 2012, 08:37 AM)

Here is something even more impressive

I've seen him coming to stage with a cane, but his fingers are flying..

What the... ? That is some serious finger independence !!!

Posted by: Opetholic Jun 20 2012, 09:41 AM

QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jun 20 2012, 08:37 AM)

What the... ? That is some serious finger independence !!!

Yea

I can play that piece, have played it in many recitals

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jun 20 2012, 12:51 AM)

Wow Todd!! So you have a classical background also.. That's great