Music: Reference for the rest of us / Bass - Page 2

I know I sure am. I love finding new stuff.

Btw, I am supremely jealous. That is an epic line up for this year.

Godspeed live would be lots and lots of fun.
If you enjoy them I would suggest this:

Mono - Moonlight
Post rock
Youtube - Mono - Moonlight
I just picked up a 3xLp 1xDVD live set with the wordless symphony orchestra.
Pitchfork review - Mono


Neurosis is a amazing band, He can scream better than most anyone else. The music is also awesome.
I have never had the chance to see them live, but from what I have heard their live show is stellar (considering that they have a band member dedicated to lights/stage effects)
Youtube - Neurosis - A season in the sky

For those of you who are into this type of stuff, if you want to test out the low end try this out. The most accurate word I have for it is "Chunky"

Pelican - Drought
Youtube - Pelican - Drought
I have had the chance to see these guys live.
Hearing these guitars through 2 4x12 cabs cranked to hell in a tiny venue is mind blowing (and ear shattering) so bring earplugs if you go see them.
I have seen them once play with Mono (mentioned earlier) and that was one of the best shows both of them have put on.

Enjoy

Swagga is badass.
Here are a few more:

Rusko - Got you on my mind
Youtube - Rusko - Got you on my mind

Check out the "Snake Eater" remix in my earlier post...
That hits really REALLY hard.
That is my go to "So, do you guys want to Feel some bass?" song.

Here are a few more;
(I like to separate out some of my posts here because tossing in some Dubstep with metal, or with something like Holst is a little odd. But fun!)

Ewan Dobson
This is some fun stuff. The recordings are pretty damn good quality as you can hear fret noises, finger slides, and even individual picking. He has a bunch of stuff in a few different styles though he cites classical training, heavy metal, and video game music as his biggest influences.
YouTube - Ewan Dobson - Level 5

Antoine Dufour
This is close to the earlier one but I think he might be a bit more technical with feeling. He has plenty of stuff on youtube and it is all pretty awesome. He also does some stuff with another guy named Tommy Gautier which is great as well.
Antoine Dufour - Spiritual Groove

They are on "Candy Rat" records and if you do a search on them you will find all kinds of good stuff.
The recordings are usually stellar quality and worth mentioning. The artists are usually great as well.

Luda's How low has a certain frequency.
That is the song I demo for people who want to hear the bass in my front yard.
It shakes right through my living room when it hits.

Mmm Bassnectar is exactly that.
Sawtooth versus Sine wave plus COMPRESSION! (In a fantastic way)
Bassnectar - Magical World (Remix)

This makes me want to have subs in my car soooooo bad.
I might have to call up Fi one of these days...


Benny Benassi
Here is a present to all of the GUYS out there who enjoy powertools, DIY, and bass.
It isn't super low, but I always joke that I would love to have what I call a "Benassi-Button"

When pressed it would add 500% compression and 1000% volume, the disco ball would drop, smoke machines would fill up the place and lasers would be everywhere. Trust me, you will know what I am talking about. 0:30 in the video.
In the third verse, after the breakdown, he uses a synth that hits the same time as the snare does and makes the snare sound like there is a bunch of awesomely nasty reverb and it goes for ages. 1:49/1:53
The album version is a little longer with a way better/longer breakdown.
Benny Benassi - Satisfaction
NSFW (possibly)

Portishead - Roads
One of my older favorites.
This song is a fantastic song to listen to in the afternoon, or later in the evening. It is super relaxing. That Fender Rhodes sounds spectacular.
Youtube - Portishead - Roads