My Car Caught Fire and Exploded - audio rendition
This is the audio rendition of a tale that most regular blog readers have probably read the tale of my car explosion before–if you haven’t, you a follow along as you listen to this. This is a tale of a night that went from bad to worse in a big old hurry, and it [...]
Vote Bass! photo from Madeleine Crouch
Madeleine Crouch, the metaphorical glue that holds together the International Society of Bassists, sent out this excellent photo reminding bassists where they should place their upcoming votes:
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Chicago Symphony bass boxes - a post from Michael Hovnanian
I love these sort of posts from Michael Hovnanian. Funny, quirky, and irreverent, Michael really does an excellent job of blogging about life as a bassist in a major symphony orchestra. You can here Michael’s three-part Contrabass Conversations interview on his CBC page here.
Now, about those curious Chicago Symphony ‘bass boxes’. Michael writes:
Sometimes I [...]
Dean Ferrell - Captain Tobias video
This video defies description. It is an hour long double bass performance/speech/dramatization featuring double bassist Dean Ferrell as Captain Tobias. This is a one person show of epic proportions–strange, compelling, and totally hilarious.
Dean Ferrell went to school at Juilliard with Greg Sarchet, studying with David Walter, and also working with Bert Turetzky. [...]
The Grinding Wheel - post from Michael Hovnanian
The Chicago Symphony is on tour at the moment, and I’m holding off on releasing any additional material for Contrabass Conversations from CSO bass section members Michael Hovnanian, Rob Kassinger, or Brad Opland until they get back. It’s always better to put podcast episodes out when the featured guest is around to appreciate [...]
Basses, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Part 4 – Baggage handlers treat basses like chimps on amphetamines
In part 3 of Basses, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, we discussed all of the hassles that go into the modern double bass-laden air travel experience. While flying with a bass has never exactly been a joy, each passing year makes it more and more of a not fun experience.
This tale of mine happened during [...]
Bass Humor: 23rd Psalm
This is an oldie but goody. If anyone knows who wrote this please let the rest of us know.
23rd Psalm For Bassists
The Lord is my drummer; I shall not rush.He maketh me to lay out in tasteful places;He leadeth me beside cool meter changes;He restoreth my “one”.He leadeth me in the right repeatsFor His name’s [...]
