'Tribal Chant' - Solo Bass - Zander Zon

[fearcross]

Tuning is A D G C? What EXACT strings do you use?

[Zander4724]

@fearcross

I think I'm tuned – D♭, G♭, D♭, E

My strings are d'addario piccolo

[psyoptica]

Zero dislikes. Just the way it should be.

[IndianMetalhead]

Dude how did you learn to use harmonics like  that? I want to include that in my playing :D

[Zander4724]

@IndianMetalhead

i think i just experimented on my bass and watched/listened to other solo bassists. check out my tabs book for detailed information on this sort of style. : )

[ssancak]

Bass with no head. Cat with no tail. However, the music is full!! ;)

[Zander4724]

@ssancak

Ha ha ha! : )

[JF0urnier]

2:52 and then Zander beat the crap out of the cat because it didn't applaud... Poor kitty :(

[mijonja]

I'm not sure if there is a better solo bassist in the world.

[KongoXIIV]

@ 2:23 even the cat looks amazed!

[Liffrit]

you are an awesome artist. great sound. great job, all is great. congratulations

[Socialdem18]

Love the use of harmonics, very underused on bass imo. Keep up the awesome work! =D

[blazeken1]

2:08 a wild meowth appears! but is instantly defeated by Melodic bassline 9999 damage

[Zander4724]

@blazeken1

ha ha!

[TierneyXxXAddiction]

y r u not on the tv or have a consert

[themaschi]

do you use a stomp box? if yes .. which one?

[Zander4724]

@themaschi

nope. i have a cool fx unit though - the boss gt10.

[parasite626]

@Zander4724 you create this music

[THETICK36]

lol at about 2:27 - 2:30 it looked like your cat was going to get you to play Cat Scratch Fever, but then decided to lick its tail lol.

[IndianMetalhead]

this is sweet dude, also your cat is awesome.

[RayJayQuanPlaysBass]

yknow if you think about it, in this song you could almost have a guitar play the lead parts and bass the back, and add drums. (dont hate!!!!!!! i play bass and its just a little idea)

[imbored741]

let me start off by saying that your music is pretty awesome, is there no way anyone could convince you to tab out some of your work? or maybe how-tos for some of your songs? I'm somewhat of a self-taught bassist trying to learn some new styles, and would really love to learn how to play like you do.

[Zander4724]

@imbored741

thanks a lot! i resolute is tabbed out. you can get it from bassline publishing along with many other awesome tabbed out tunes and instructions on techniques. the book is called 'solo arrangements for electric bass'.

[mangalegends]

@Zander4724 I wanted to order the book 'solo arrangements for electric bass' but the website said:

"Due to copyright restrictions, this book is only available to customers in the UK and Europe. Orders from other countries will not be shipped and payments will be refunded."...

[Son154]

CAT LOVES THE BASS TOO!

[Veles343]

Wow that was awesome, but I couldn't stop laughing when the cat came in and looked at you in a "I am intrigued by this human's activity" kind of way.

[PtolemaiosLS]

may i ask, at 1:33, how do moving the instrument affect the frequency of the harmonic in there?, it´s something related to doppler effect?

[jaqetall]

@PtolemaiosLS He just bends the neck, it moves out of tune the harmonics a bit, i don't know anything about doppler effect, I'm not a physicist...

[PtolemaiosLS]

@jaqetall

i don´t think he´s is "bending" the neck, he is just moving the instrument, you can´t use the neck as a whammy bar :S, doppler effect it´s very easy to understand (see wikipedia), my theory: moving the instrument alter the vibrations who are traveling trough the wood, and the waves get closer or farer, so the frequency get a variation :D, what do you think zander?

[jaqetall]

@PtolemaiosLS Yeah I know you can't use the neck as a whammy bar, I play bass myself, I think he slightly bends the neck, it's simple, it can be done and without too much effort. My humble opinion.

[takingdaggers]

@jaqetall There's no reason you can't, you can dive bomb by bending the neck, with a little finesse there's nothing you can do with a whammy that you can do without

[takingdaggers]

@jaqetall There's no reason you can't, you can dive bomb by bending the neck, with a little finesse there's nothing you can do with a whammy that you can do without. Not my humble opinion, once watched a vid of a famous guitar player (don't remember who) and he demonstrated how he pulls off all the same tricks when he plays a guitar without a floyd rose.

[takingdaggers]

@jaqetall There's no reason you can't, you can dive bomb by bending the neck, with a little finesse there's nothing you can do with a whammy that you can do without. Not my humble opinion, once watched a vid of a famous guitar player (don't remember who) and he demonstrated how he pulls off all the same tricks when he plays a guitar without a floyd rose. and you're right, it doesn't take much pressure too do it, even on a bass.

[farrar91]

@jaqetall SO beautifully done though :)

[Zander4724]

@PtolemaiosLS

hi, guys. i believe by slightly bending the neck, the pitches of the harmonics alter slightly before returning to their original pitch... i'm not entirely sure though to be honest!

[EGHondasForLife]

this song is so epic!!!

[kalburo29]

your cat is hungry man! LOL

[achemachew]

I'm amazed by everything you play!!

[joanllamas]

yeah!!!!is very beautiful!!!!

[Pitokas12]

Hi, I love this song, it's amanzing! could you tell me what is the tuning of this song? i would like to play it, but i not sure if this is the normal tuning. thanks ;D

[farrar91]

That awesome bend at 1:34 is the fucking shit!

[csimonealexander]

Oh my God you are fucking awesome I love you man, I'm your biggest fan EVER!!! ...you know it's true ;) hehehe xxx

[Zander4724]

@csimonealexander

ha ha! i'm your biggest fan ever too! what a coincidence! : )

[alexdoernberg2]

this is awesome! piccolo strings i'm guessing?

[Zander4724]

@alexdoernberg2

yep. : )

[alexdoernberg2]

@Zander4724 i'm thinking about getting some could you recommend a brand?

[Zander4724]

@alexdoernberg2

d'addario.

[maximusrvb]

@Zander4724 does it put bad stresses on a full size bass?

[Soilwar]

I LOVE that trick at 1:35! =)

So beautiful!

[zerxeon]

You are just incredible, unbeliveble.

Thanks!

[SpongeRay]

This sound ... Just perfect ...

[bangadesh]

hmm only 4 strings : o how the hell do u get this sound? ure amazing plz tell me ure using thiner strings or something?

[phineasndani]

I've looked after zon vb4 guitars' prices, and it's 2050 USD (as I saw)-- UHH . I'm not surprised I can't play songs with my Baltimore training guitar (19000 HUF - maybe 120 USD) like this. XD

[Katrinasvm]

I would have never guessed you were playing bass, your music made my a day a whole lot brighter. thanks

[jessemarcharris]

This is great! You are gifted. How long have you been playing bass?

[Zander4724]

@jessemarcharris

thanks! i've been playing bass for 11 years.

[bangadesh]

@jessemarcharris GIFTED O.O HES fucking unbeliveble !!!!! hes mind blowing !!

[jessemarcharris]

@bangadesh It was understated, my fault (",)

[bangadesh]

@jessemarcharris hehe: D

[MrAngel999]

I watched all of your vids. since 2008. I gotta tell you, you're wunder bass kid.

Love your work, keep it up.

Cheers

[francescofix333]

GREEEEEEAAAAAAAT!!!!! O.O

[JohnnyBeast1000]

Does anyone else think this guy is is the running for best bassist alive?

[jesusivan89]

jajajaj chido gato

[DarkThoot]

This is my first view here,You are just incredible... like Mr. Manring(but I'm not sayng that u are his copy).

Great work dude,really.Can I ask if Zon is ur surname?I love those bass ,maybe soon I will buy one.

[Zander4724]

@DarkThoot

zander zon is a pseudonym.

definitely get a zon vb4 - they're awesome!

[DarkThoot]

@Zander4724 Nice pseudonym.However maybe I will take a Zon Sonus Special 5(can I ask what do u think about it???),couse I don't have much money and there aren't any Zon where I live.The Vb4 is just awesome,but in your hands it explodes

[almparavion]

Pretty good work... I like it!

[cnigriffon]

Easily the best song on your album, in my opinion. I'd love to see more of this.

[ham109]

great stuff, i love the bent harmonic at 1:30~ subscribing now.

[RhodyOmen]

Hi Zander. Great stuff, but how di you get si hight tones/tuning? Seems to me like it not a bass guitar :) awesome playing anyway...

[Zander4724]

@RhodyOmen

thanks!  piccolo strings...

[casimer]

I've only just found your channel, it's very impressive stuff! Your cat is ace as well.

[sardanonimo]

Hi! Does it is a piccolo bass??

[firashabib]

KITTY !

[Shyfted12]

awesome

[Ramis1337]

Amazing :P as always ;)

[erix0699]

Great composition, great sound.

You are an endless source of inspiration.

[Bjorlin1]

love it ! what strings do you use?

[jdmbates]

Cool composition, and great playing man. Love the cat too.

[hoffmann21]

my favourite!! :) I love this tune buddy!! congrats!!

[diegobass21]

great Zander!

your musicality is awesome!!

[chico927x]

wow! that was sick!

[jrsm1000]

Zander that was awesome, I'm sure everyone agrees that the best part is 0:00-2:54.

[marcusspokes]

really awesome :)

[sexmovesfromchina]

amazing playing, well done! how long have you been playing for??

[Dinggas123]

Your really great. i love your album. i think my favorite song would be "she danced" it is just such an amazing piece

[happyslappysoong]

Zander, love it. Thank you.

[FunkShitUp33]

although i love the cd im fairly disappointed with lack of creativity. not to hate, youre amazing, but I would expect none less than amazing from YOU

[vtx1300dave]

Sounds so natural. What a beautiful piece.

[phkavia]

NICE NICE NICE NICE !

[RyanGoodlett]

as always, amazing piece Zander. Glad to see youre doing well!

[thekikiboom]

you are so great... i love all your songs

[YertleTheTurtle87]

Man this is such an great song! Love every part of it :) Nice cat by the way ;)

[haddieman]

Awesome song! Love the cat at the end.

[volcomscooter29]

where are the tuners at

[ogfdnbvjkfdn]

@volcomscooter29 The bridge.

[AdamStonch]

Zander, you are outdoing yourself with this latest piece!

[enemyofall67]

really good but i hate your cat XD

[ManosRK]

wow, awesome for once more man! u r amazing

[Theonewhoclimbs28]

I can totally see the Manring influences, but Victor Wooten? This stuff is so much... prettier.

[izPhil]

I love all of your songs. I'm going to buy your album off of iTunes. Please keep uploading songs. You are very skilled.

[mmarzl]

absolutely brilliant!!!! i love it

[JustLearningGuitar]

Hi Zander:))

As amazing as always!

¸¸.•´*`•♫♪.•♫♪

:))

[Soilwar]

Great stuff as usual!

Ps: Epic cat! xD

[DorkofMordork]

I can honestly say you're my favorite bassist! Your music really inspires me - keep it up!

[BenZeneProject]

Good stuff, Zander. What tuning did you use?

[Zander4724]

@BenZeneProject

thanks. Tribal Chant D♭,  G♭, D♭, E

[Zander4724]

@BenZeneProject

oh, sorry, i just realised that that's the tuning on the album.  i think i might be tuned half a step lower on each string for this performance.

[toefes]

What are your influences man? you're rlly one of a kind.. ur so gr8 at playing bass!

And may i ask what kind of bass you use and do u have picolo strings on it? :P

[Zander4724]

@toefes

thanks!

my main influences are michael manring and victor wooten. i play a zon vb4 bass with d'addario piccolo strings.

[dunehoanie]

Quelle technique......Bravo.

[VoxNerdula]

this is my favorite piece

[Truedantalion]

Oh wow, what a pleasant surprise to find this new video of yours :-) ...

The song: Stunning! Your playing: Awesome! Your cat entering the picture and taking over the scene: Priceless xD!

[Zander4724]

@Truedantalion

thanks a lot! lol - my cat is crazy!

[Truedantalion]

@Zander4724

... crazy as in "crazy for awesome music" :-)!

[McPhale]

I always get super excited when another one of your vids pops up on my subscription list :)

Thanks for making my afternoon man.

[Geddyleefan30]

Man, that was insane. I really love it! The stuff you right is just amazing, and really unique. I think it is time to buy a CD now. :D

Oh also, awesome cat. <3 Cats :)

[Zander4724]

@Geddyleefan30

thanks! i hope you like my album! and glad you like my cat ; )

[Cornbreadddd]

YES! YES YES!!!!! Haha, for once in my life my prayers have come true! YES!

I've always wanted to see the technique for this one. So much musicianship as usual. When I talk to people at work about 'real music' which they know nothing about, this is what comes to my head.

Lately I've been finding it hard to pick up my piccolo and actually try to write a song, I keep finding myself with my standard 4 string bass in hand, because I love improvising, but this just gave me the motivation I need.

[Zander4724]

@Cornbreadddd

go for it, mate! compose!

[Leviicrazed]

lol very good, lol @ random cat xD

[IChoseTheRedPill]

awesome

[proxyflamer]

o.0???

[nYflax]

Wow, each of your songs are impressively. They sounds awesome :O

I hope I can play sick stuff like that in 5 or 10 years too. :D

Rock On

[inuyashaspet]

Best piece you've put out in a long while. Absolutely loving the feel.

[Symphony2040]

As usual, an excellent piece. Haha, I like the your cat, by the way. :)

[duilkin]

great!!!

[headbangerthebest]

great job!!

[Ponpokoi]

Love this piece. Thanks so much for sharing :-)

All the best,

Jim