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Daniel Romeo, Born to Play Bass: December 2020 Issue
Daniel Romeo…
It is my honour to introduce you to our December cover interview, Mr. Daniel Romeo. He is an exceptional Belgium bass player, producer, and all-around super, human being.
I had discovered him through an amazing luthier Paul Belgrado, who has been making and tweaking his basses for over 25 years.
The first thing I noticed was this man was on fire with a fretless bass, going from beautiful jazz to pure funk and rock as well as being right at home using a wah-wah pedal like he was born with it under his foot, which he practically was as he will explain in this interview.
The other thing I noticed, besides his incredible tasty technique and chops, was his infectious energy.
It was as though he was using the energy of his inner fire to propel him in and out of every note making his technique appear like an afterthought.
I can also relate to the whole Daniel Romeo package and approach to creating, writing, and surrounding yourself with the mofos of the industry in order to deliver the highest quality and energy of his hybrid-style of writing and playing bass.
It is so obvious to me that there is that little something extra that has personally reminded me about the power of playing your energy instead of notes all the time and that makes me feel alive and love music and playing like when I was a kid.
The other thing that excites me about this interview is that it is the first one I do in French.
I put subtitles and also speak English sometimes but there is a whole other type of intensity and dynamic when switching languages as well as getting to reach new people that mainly speak French. It will be very cool for all of you bass lovers to get to discover or even rediscover in a different way the Magic playing and words delivered by Mr. Daniel Romeo in this exclusive interview right here on Bass Musician Magazine.
I know that you will just love this interview as much as I loved doing it.
Sit back, make yourself comfortable, and get ready to have your mind blown in the best way possible.
So, without further ado let’s check out the life and times of the one and only Daniel Romeo.
I wish you a beautiful day, You guys totally rock!!!
Momo
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Artist Update With Bassist Derek Frank
Bassist Derek Frank…
Many of you will remember the last time I chatted with Derek Frank was back in 2017. The main thing that impressed me was how busy Derek was and how he juggled playing with many huge acts.
Now, I am happy to hear that Derek launched a new album last March titled “Origin Story” where he digs deep into his roots and pays homage to Pittsburg.
Join me as we get caught up after all these years and hear the details about the new album, how Derek gets his sound, and his plans for the future.
Photo, Stephen Bradley
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New Gear: Alberto Rigoni Signature Bass, the VPR5 by Gaetano Costanzo!
Alberto Rigoni Signature Bass, the VPR5 by Gaetano Costanzo!
Internationally renowned bassist ALBERTO RIGONI (soloist, BAD AS, Vivaldi Metal Project, TwinSpirits, etc.) is proud to announce the release of his signature bass VPR5 made by renowned Italian luthier Gaetano Costanzo!
The bass is entirely handmade in Italy, without the use of CNC or other machinery, and has rather special features. The VPR is a 5-string bass (but also available as a 4-string) with 30 frets, Seymour Duncan pickups, Music Man Alnico style, passive electronics (volume, tone and a switch to select series/parallel/single-coil mode), alder body, and American maple neck and fingerboard. Gotoh tuners that ensure perfect intonation. The bass is totally painted white (nitro finish) but other colors can be requested. The VPR has a weight of about 2.9 kg and suitable for any genre.
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Interview With Bassist Graham Stanush
Bassist Graham Stanush…
Return to Dust is keeping Grunge alive and well! They have a new self-titled album that went out on May 3rd, 2024 and will be super busy promoting this project in the near future.
Graham Stanush is the bass powerhouse driving their sound and adding vocals to the mix. Join me as we hear all about Graham’s musical journey, details about the new album, how he gets his sound and their plans for the future.
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Review: CrystalBright Rombo Picks
CrystalBright Rombo Picks
PR SamplePlaying bass with a pick is still a touchy subject in our community. I believe you should be able to use whatever you need to get your sound. Even though I mostly play with my fingers, I like to check out innovative new picks that might have something new to offer, sonically speaking.
Judith and Carlos from Rombo recently contacted me about a new material called CrystalBright that they have been researching for the last 12 months and offered to send some prototype picks. After trying them out, I put together this video with my findings.
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