During my much anticipated Light Rail observation this morning, I settled into place with my personal life support system...aka "my ipod". One of the three greatest inventions of all time....just behind freshly baked Italian Bread and Ohio State Football.
So I'm listening to Rob Derhak of moe throwin' down some serious funk during one of my favorite tunes, Brent Black. And I'm reminded that the bass is by far my favorite instrument to focus on when listening to any and all music. Something about the funk, the groove, the ability to really set the foundation of any greatness you're listening to. Bottom line, the bass gets me moving more than any other instrument out there.
When did my love of the bass begin? 1991, watching this guy play this song during MTV's spring break...back when they actually showed good music. For an extra treat, check out the jam in the 4:00-6:00 mark. An instrumental called The Awakening:
Then I discovered this greatness combining the bass in my favorite genre at the time (metal) and where bass rules the music (hip-hop):
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