What made you decide to stick with 6 string? I play both a 6 and a 4 at times, but nothing makes one stick out more than the other except the fact that I can play slap bass on the four string much easier.
@ZacharyBarreca 4-strings were mostly just an experiment for me. After my initial year of playing, I bought a 5-string and pretty much had 5 or more strings on my basses from then on. I tried getting into playing 4s again for about a year or two, and they're really fun, but I missed the extra strings too much. I play a 4 the same way I play a 6, so it just meant jumping around the neck way too much. They are easier/more fun for me to slap on too though.
@SilkTopHat Thanks a lot :) I do use a Firewire recording interface now that I've been using for a while. All my older stuff is just the audio from my digital camera- I'd re-record everything, except I forget how to play my songs after I first record them :D
They look very nice, i havent played the super expensive ones ... I like 4 bangers myself, but my six string is second fav :) Awesome playing BTW ! very tastey!
"All this machinery making modern music can still be open hearted", Spirit of the Radio, Rush. This most certainly applies to your work, Bryan. It was the phrase that came to me when I listened to this. Congrats! John
Hello, that is one very nice bass. I do not want to offend you with this question. Have you ever played the fodera model that looks like the bass you play? The reason I ask is because I really like your sound and I want to know the differences between the two. I personally like how the Tom Kennedy model sounds; he uses swam-ash, maple top,hard maple neck and the ebony fret board. It would take a long time to buy a fodera. I think elricks are more friendly buyer! Lol! Tks!!
Hi, I've played Foderas, but not any of the singlecut models. I could have paid for a Fodera, but I just really prefer Elricks, particularly the e-volution models which have rounded body edges (the Elrick Classics have a more traditional edge like a Fodera)- the fact that they're much less expensive is just a very nice bonus :) My current two Elricks have thin soapbars near the bridge- they give a little more of that Kennedy burp.
Hello, thank you for responding; I guess I could pay for a fodera as well, but I don't see the need of doing that. I respect their work and everything they do but not thanks, there are other bass builders who are very passionate about their instruments and do nice excellent work. Have you checked out Sei basses, what do you think of those?They look so much like elricks and foderas. Later!!
I think Seis look quite a bit different myself, especially the headstocks. They're a UK brand and there's very few in the US, so I've never had the chance to play one. They look nice though.
Thanks a lot, man- I've been thinking of re-recording most of my pieces, as the majority of each song is improvised so every one has several mistakes. Hopefully I'll get around to it at some point :)
what is the name of that top? it looks like spalted maple but those dark sections look a bit different. i'll get tom clement to build me a 6 wit a pretty similar appearance when i have the money
...For the record, since I found this video and commented on it, I don't think I've listened to it less than 30 times. I get the strongest urge to cry every time 5:20 comes.
it looks exactly like an emperor II fodera series... I also thought it was a fodera until I heard the sound.... DONT GET ME WRONG... this bass sounds great!! and great playing by the way... its just that the fodera sounds different thats all...
i was just asking becsause ive just started writing songs for my band and im still experimenting with different themes and moods and i think the key the songs in has alot to do with that
You can run individual loops through outs and have them affected and then run back into the LP-1, but it's a bit complex and more than I am working on at the moment. You can easily adjust the volume or feedback level per individual loop though. I didn't have any loops adjusted to get louder as the tune goes, but I probably wasn't playing the later parts loud enough to compensate for it.
I use an EBow as a way of having that one clear thought cut through the extremely busy mix with a sustained, solid thought (can't hear it as well on the vid- the mp3 sounds better). The EBow part cuts through it all and allows the original thought of letting go to come through over everything. At the very end, it plays by itself without any convolution and ends with it turning into a major chord (major+happy :D ). This was all in my head though- sorry if it didn't come through in the song :)
Lol, "overy-busy" is actually a really good term for a lot of it :D It was actually designed that way for the most part. The piece is about, as the title says, letting go. It's supposed to start out with a solid but unclear thought (the harmonic pattern), and from there becomes convoluted and there's a struggle(the two different loops that switch back and forth). Eventually it all comes together in a swirl of confusion not allowing you to let go (when I play both of the loops at the same time).
Bryan,
Nice looping. I have only recently started my own looping library. Keep it up!
ncbasspraise 5 months ago
What made you decide to stick with 6 string? I play both a 6 and a 4 at times, but nothing makes one stick out more than the other except the fact that I can play slap bass on the four string much easier.
ZacharyBarreca 1 year ago
@ZacharyBarreca 4-strings were mostly just an experiment for me. After my initial year of playing, I bought a 5-string and pretty much had 5 or more strings on my basses from then on. I tried getting into playing 4s again for about a year or two, and they're really fun, but I missed the extra strings too much. I play a 4 the same way I play a 6, so it just meant jumping around the neck way too much. They are easier/more fun for me to slap on too though.
bryanrtyler 1 year ago
That is a GORGEOUS BASS!!!! =D Beautiful...simply beautiful and you make great music with it too =). That was very relaxing.
mikeyspikey001 1 year ago
The looped song by which I judge all others.
You should invest in a few nicer pieces of audio recording equipment, mate. This music is well worth it.
SilkTopHat 1 year ago
@SilkTopHat Thanks a lot :) I do use a Firewire recording interface now that I've been using for a while. All my older stuff is just the audio from my digital camera- I'd re-record everything, except I forget how to play my songs after I first record them :D
bryanrtyler 1 year ago
really now,,, how many elricks do you have in your arsenal ??? xD
CatFro4 2 years ago
:D Just two. I've had to sell some over the years, and it took me a while to figure out that I want to stick with only six-strings.
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
They look very nice, i havent played the super expensive ones ... I like 4 bangers myself, but my six string is second fav :) Awesome playing BTW ! very tastey!
CatFro4 2 years ago
"All this machinery making modern music can still be open hearted", Spirit of the Radio, Rush. This most certainly applies to your work, Bryan. It was the phrase that came to me when I listened to this. Congrats! John
jfh4242 2 years ago
Thanks, John- I'm a fan of that line :)
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
Hello, that is one very nice bass. I do not want to offend you with this question. Have you ever played the fodera model that looks like the bass you play? The reason I ask is because I really like your sound and I want to know the differences between the two. I personally like how the Tom Kennedy model sounds; he uses swam-ash, maple top,hard maple neck and the ebony fret board. It would take a long time to buy a fodera. I think elricks are more friendly buyer! Lol! Tks!!
ttvills 2 years ago
Hi, I've played Foderas, but not any of the singlecut models. I could have paid for a Fodera, but I just really prefer Elricks, particularly the e-volution models which have rounded body edges (the Elrick Classics have a more traditional edge like a Fodera)- the fact that they're much less expensive is just a very nice bonus :) My current two Elricks have thin soapbars near the bridge- they give a little more of that Kennedy burp.
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
Hello, thank you for responding; I guess I could pay for a fodera as well, but I don't see the need of doing that. I respect their work and everything they do but not thanks, there are other bass builders who are very passionate about their instruments and do nice excellent work. Have you checked out Sei basses, what do you think of those?They look so much like elricks and foderas. Later!!
ttvills 2 years ago
I think Seis look quite a bit different myself, especially the headstocks. They're a UK brand and there's very few in the US, so I've never had the chance to play one. They look nice though.
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
fair fucks is all i can say, man... wow...
what's the black doohicky ya use at 4:23?
Cyst101 2 years ago
That's an E-Bow. It's basically an electromagnet that constantly vibrates the string, making it work similar to a bow.
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
dude i've seen all ur videos. ur amazing and u've inspired me to get a loop station lol keep it up man! ... also u shoud make a cd man!
bassist3788 2 years ago
Thanks a lot, man- I've been thinking of re-recording most of my pieces, as the majority of each song is improvised so every one has several mistakes. Hopefully I'll get around to it at some point :)
bryanrtyler 2 years ago
First time I listen to this one and I'm speechless.
I can't post a constructive comment on this, it just..wow.
IvanBassist 2 years ago
is that a ken lawrence bass???
AHakanssonMusic 3 years ago
Nope- that's an Elrick e-volution singlecut. Ken Lawrence singlecuts look quite a bit different.
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
what is the name of that top? it looks like spalted maple but those dark sections look a bit different. i'll get tom clement to build me a 6 wit a pretty similar appearance when i have the money
meatflowers 3 years ago
That's buckeye burl. It's my favorite top wood and comes in an infinite variety of patterns and can range widely in coloration.
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
elrick souns fantastic
ugliestpartofyrbody 3 years ago
...For the record, since I found this video and commented on it, I don't think I've listened to it less than 30 times. I get the strongest urge to cry every time 5:20 comes.
Romulan07 3 years ago 2
Wow, that's cool to hear. I actually haven't even played it since I recorded it- guess I should give it another whirl :D
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
That was fantastic. Thank you, Mr. Tyler, for the upload...that's a more soulful piece than I've heard in some time.
Romulan07 3 years ago
Thank you for the kind words :)
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
do u find the weight of the bass changes the sound much
SAMADHAQ 3 years ago
HOW MANY ELRICKS DO U HAVE!!! OMFG Lol every video.. is liek another one lol
michaelespinosa 3 years ago
I have to sell one every time I get a different one- at the most I only had three. Right now I only have one :D
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
that bass must of cost a lifetime worth of saving!
woo10thehen 3 years ago
Nope- just a few months of eating mostly spinach and Ramen noodles ;)
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
hey, i'm glad you did, so i had a chance to listen to this
sweet work man, keep uploading
ThePonyIsGone 3 years ago
dude that is just plain Sweet!!!!!!!
I love the use of the ebow!!!!!
very sweet bass!
usarmyaircav 3 years ago
I love fodera basses.. maaan, gotta get one someday .
Bassman24peniz 3 years ago
This is actually an Elrick bass :D
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
it looks exactly like an emperor II fodera series... I also thought it was a fodera until I heard the sound.... DONT GET ME WRONG... this bass sounds great!! and great playing by the way... its just that the fodera sounds different thats all...
pablosalin 3 years ago
No problem- at the time I purchased it, I could have afforded a Fodera singlecut if I had wanted. I just prefer Elricks myself :)
bryanrtyler 3 years ago
this is stunning...
really beautiful man
startofend 4 years ago
this is mint
just out of interest what key is it in?
Blackened1993 4 years ago
It's in E minor. I'm using a six-string for it, but most of it can be played on a four-string
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
cheers dude
i was just asking becsause ive just started writing songs for my band and im still experimenting with different themes and moods and i think the key the songs in has alot to do with that
so thanks =]
Blackened1993 4 years ago
complimenti....bravissimo, mi hai fatto venire la pelle d'oca...very good
giuliahot8 4 years ago
hımm ı dont know anything about it :D
123999123 4 years ago
its a fodera i think waoh its amazing man :D
123999123 4 years ago
It's an Elrick- thanks :)
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
Okay man. You are like... my hero. I could listen to your playing all week long.
CarpenterDeftones 4 years ago
Thanks a lot man :)
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
did you buy that bass on an alienbass store or something like that? LOL.. it's a beatiful bass dude... great playin too...
thepapax 4 years ago
prety bass holy crap.
xdux 4 years ago
WOW, that is one exotic bass. Have yiu made any recordings. If not, you should. You are talented.
TrevorWhatley 4 years ago
yes, I know it doesn't really get louder. I meant it gets more distracting in time. but what do I know :)
artistanbul 4 years ago
You can run individual loops through outs and have them affected and then run back into the LP-1, but it's a bit complex and more than I am working on at the moment. You can easily adjust the volume or feedback level per individual loop though. I didn't have any loops adjusted to get louder as the tune goes, but I probably wasn't playing the later parts loud enough to compensate for it.
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
nice work.
if I had to critique, I'd say the loop is too bright for the lead. becomes more and more so as the music goes on.
I wonder what it would be like to run the loop through some kind of randomizer/phaser or something.
artistanbul 4 years ago
Hey, if there's any problems with my songs, it's definitely because of me, not the listener! :D
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
I use an EBow as a way of having that one clear thought cut through the extremely busy mix with a sustained, solid thought (can't hear it as well on the vid- the mp3 sounds better). The EBow part cuts through it all and allows the original thought of letting go to come through over everything. At the very end, it plays by itself without any convolution and ends with it turning into a major chord (major+happy :D ). This was all in my head though- sorry if it didn't come through in the song :)
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
Lol, "overy-busy" is actually a really good term for a lot of it :D It was actually designed that way for the most part. The piece is about, as the title says, letting go. It's supposed to start out with a solid but unclear thought (the harmonic pattern), and from there becomes convoluted and there's a struggle(the two different loops that switch back and forth). Eventually it all comes together in a swirl of confusion not allowing you to let go (when I play both of the loops at the same time).
bryanrtyler 4 years ago
its all in the style
goldmember123 4 years ago
all a matter of opinion Nate lol
goldmember123 4 years ago
Yet another kickass, piece of music.
5/5
goldmember123 4 years ago
One of your best works yet!
Thatguy301 4 years ago