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The Citypop Bassist
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2019
Exploring the origins and impact of Japanese Citypop, one bassline at a time.
Awitin Mo, At Isasayaw Ko // VST and Company // A Filipino Disco Classic!
Was feeling patriotic after watching Carlos Yulo win Gold at the Olympics, so I decided to cover a Filipino disco/Manila Sound classic from VST and Company. Definitely a staple of Filipino family parties. Enjoy, much more coming on the way!
Gear used:
- Rickenbacker 4003 w/ Rotosound Jazz Bass Flatwounds 45-105
- Boss IR-200 Amp Simulator
- Motu M4 Interface
- Black Rooster Audio 1073 Preamp (plugin)
- Universal Audio LA-2A (plugin)
#basscover #bass #opm #manilasound #citypop #rickenbacker #rickenbacker4003
Gear used:
- Rickenbacker 4003 w/ Rotosound Jazz Bass Flatwounds 45-105
- Boss IR-200 Amp Simulator
- Motu M4 Interface
- Black Rooster Audio 1073 Preamp (plugin)
- Universal Audio LA-2A (plugin)
#basscover #bass #opm #manilasound #citypop #rickenbacker #rickenbacker4003
มุมมอง: 794
วีดีโอ
Windy Summer // Anri (bass cover)// thank you for 5k subs!!
มุมมอง 2.4K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
Wanted to cover a classic for 5k subs! Haven't been able to do this quite as much because of heavy gigging, but wanted to film something to commemorate this milestone. Eternally grateful to have any kind of audience, thank you for all the support! Follow me on social media: Instagram: thecitypopbassist Twitter: citypopbassist Contact me here by email for bookings and l...
頑張れ // スポンジ・ボブ (bass cover) // Anime Jazz Fusion Greatness
มุมมอง 1.4K9 หลายเดือนก่อน
heard this one in one of my favorite slice of life animes and I just HAD to cover it. don't know much about the track, but if you do, drop the info in the comments! follow me on: instagram: thecitypopbassist?hl=en twitter: citypopbassist tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@thecitypopbassist #bass #basscover #citypop #funk
In The Small Hours // Yoshihiro Naruse (Bass Cover) // Adventures with the G&L L2500
มุมมอง 1.2K10 หลายเดือนก่อน
Here's a quiet storm type groove courtesy of one of the era's most interesting bassists, Yoshihiro Naruse. This one's off of his 1986 solo effort, "Stimulus", and features the signature bubbly, precise Naruse groove we've come to love on records like Takako Mamiya's "Love Trip" updated for the dawn of the late 80's. FM synthesis, MIDI sequencing, and active basses abounded in this era, and impa...
Simple Love // Junko Ohashi and Minoya Central Station (Bass Cover)
มุมมอง 1.9K11 หลายเดือนก่อน
Decided to do a small tribute to one of the recently passed titans of Japanese Citypop vocals, Junko Ohashi and go through "Simple Love," a song from one of her earlier albums with the killer Minoya Central Station band. This bassline's a fun one, and places itself right at the forefront of the mix, weaving standard disco rhythms with a very memorable rhythmic motif that mirrors the vocals. Sim...
Sea Line (guitar + bass cover) // Toshiki Kadomatsu // Citypop Lead Guitar Goodness!
มุมมอง 3.4Kปีที่แล้ว
Decided to switch it up a little bit and play some guitar over a personal favorite Toshiki Kadomatsu tune! Gotta love that big, bold, joyous lead sound a la Steve Lukather, Eddie Van Halen, etc. I recorded this guitar part about a year ago, rewatched it, and decided to record a bit of bass over it because why not! I'm also doing a bit of arranging for a full citypop band, with some shows coming...
When I Met You // APO Hiking Society (bass cover) // venturing into OPM!
มุมมอง 2.7Kปีที่แล้ว
As a Filipino, OPM is a kind of music that's near and dear to my heart. As one who grew up in Southern California, it was as much a part of my childhood landscape as AOR, easy listening, funk, and boogie. So when I recently was given the chance to be able to play OPM on one of our biggest stages here in LA, I of course wanted to do everything I could to take that chance. So today I'd like to gi...
Funky Flushin' // Tatsuro Yamashita (Bass Cover) // Slapping on a P Bass with Flatwound Strings
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
One of the more common misconceptions around P basses with flats is that they're not ideal for slapping. The thing is, there's a ton of examples of this happening in music history (early Louis Johnson springs to mind), and an example of it in Japanese Citypop. "Funky Flushin" by Tatsuro Yamashita is a wonderful example of the percussive nature of this setup. Its bassline, played masterfully by ...
Let Me Be With You (bass cover) // ROUND TABLE feat. Nino // Weebing Out With The Rickenbacker
มุมมอง 4.6K2 ปีที่แล้ว
So Anime Expo happened here in LA this past weekend, which put me into enough of a weeb-y spirit to do... an anime opening. So today, we’ll be going through one of my personal favorites, “Let Me Be With You” by ROUND TABLE feat Nino, otherwise known as the Chobits theme! The line itself is pretty straightforward 60’s dance pop, reminiscent of the James Browns and Young-Holt Unlimiteds of the wo...
Wagamama na High Heel (Bass Cover) // Kaoru Akimoto // more fun with a Boss OC-2!
มุมมอง 5K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I was recently sitting in on XL Middleton's monthly Tokyo Love Song all-vinyl citypop DJ night (find us monthly on twitch.tv/xlmiddleton) when DJ Kaistar casually dropped “Dress Down” by Kaoru Akimoto in the mix. We had just been talking about citypop songs that slap in that funk/boogie kinda way, and I mentioned to XL that it was the B-side to “Dress Down” that slapped even harder. So, here’s ...
Dance Floor // Zapp (a short bass cover!)
มุมมอง 4.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Doing some tests on the synth bass setup and thought it would be cool to do a quick lil vid emulating one of my favorite sounds - the Zapp synth bass. The sound isn’t quite finished yet, but I’m pretty satisfied with how well it’s working! Will be using this sound for a citypop fan favorite soon, stay tuned~ #bass #funk #zapp #synthbass
Oh No, Oh Yes! // Mariya Takeuchi // Bass Cover (featuring the Boss OC-2 Octave Pedal)
มุมมอง 18K3 ปีที่แล้ว
(reuploaded in the right aspect ratio this time!) I've recently become intrigued by the practice (well, art) of performing synth bass lines on bass guitar, specifically ones which are sequenced and perfectly quantized. It's inherently limiting in that you can't push or pull the beat around or play with any kind of dynamic (which angered quite a few musicians back in the day), but there is an ar...
Fantasy // Meiko Nakahara (Bass Cover)
มุมมอง 42K3 ปีที่แล้ว
If you’ve ever stumbled upon Fantasy before, you’ll know exactly why we’re here -that nasty, dirty, absolutely disgusting octave/synth bass sound that opens up the song. It’s one of the craziest moves I’ve ever heard in a citypop song, and it absolutely bears learning. I fired up the good old Boss OC-2 Octave pedal for this one and found it got extremely close to the original sound, which was l...
Theme From "Big Wave" // Tatsuro Yamashita (Bass Cover)
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Theme From "Big Wave" // Tatsuro Yamashita (Bass Cover)
Mayonaka no Joke // Takako Mamiya (Bass Cover)
มุมมอง 6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Mayonaka no Joke // Takako Mamiya (Bass Cover)
Shiny Lady (Bass Cover) // Hiroshi Sato // Translating Synth Bass to Electric Bass
มุมมอง 5K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Shiny Lady (Bass Cover) // Hiroshi Sato // Translating Synth Bass to Electric Bass
Let's Kiss The Sun // Tatsuro Yamashita (bass cover)
มุมมอง 41K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's Kiss The Sun // Tatsuro Yamashita (bass cover)
A Tribute to Leon Sylvers III, LA Boogie's Finest Bassist (The Whispers, Shalamar, Carrie Lucas)
มุมมอง 21K4 ปีที่แล้ว
A Tribute to Leon Sylvers III, LA Boogie's Finest Bassist (The Whispers, Shalamar, Carrie Lucas)
Elena // Toshiki Kadomatsu (Bass Cover)
มุมมอง 11K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Elena // Toshiki Kadomatsu (Bass Cover)
10 (more) minutes of C i t y p o p Bass (Anri, Casiopea, Piper, Takako Mamiya, + more)
มุมมอง 19K4 ปีที่แล้ว
10 (more) minutes of C i t y p o p Bass (Anri, Casiopea, Piper, Takako Mamiya, more)
10 Minutes of C i t y p o p Bass (Mariya Takeuchi, Toshiki Kadomatsu, Tatsuro Yamashita, + more)
มุมมอง 93K4 ปีที่แล้ว
10 Minutes of C i t y p o p Bass (Mariya Takeuchi, Toshiki Kadomatsu, Tatsuro Yamashita, more)
Easy Love // Yurie Kokubu Bass Playthrough
มุมมอง 7K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Easy Love // Yurie Kokubu Bass Playthrough
Telephone Number // Junko Ohashi Bass Playthrough
มุมมอง 46K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Telephone Number // Junko Ohashi Bass Playthrough
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the best
Awesome! Could you do one on DOWNTOWN by EPO?
Muy buen trabajo, saludos maestro.
so tight
i remembered first time i heard this song from mild 7 ciggarette commercial really give nostalgic vibe
I looove this song❤️❤️
Right on the spot!
I'm looking for this hahaha What do you think about flats on jazz bass?
What pedals and strings do you use? thats sounds great!
I'm such a big fan of you! can't stop watching your videos,,
Nice rapture copy in the background - great variety of tunes on your channel!
Beautiful!
MUY BUENO .. Y CHIDA CANCION
have you heard of alyson? it's a new city pop band in the philippines, i recommend you check out kiliti, my love and ginhawa
Masayoshi Takanaka when?
Awesome playing, where are you based?!
@@cch312 thanks so much!! I’m based in Los Angeles!
Lets Goooo!!
Japanese city pop will definitely have a playlist when someday I'll buy a car and drive at night while listening to it.
amazing what bass do you use??
Just found your channel. Incredible playing, great song choice and commentary! Definitely had to sub. Would love to hear you play "First Light" by Makoto Matsushita! So much tasty bass on that record.
I found your channel and it is a big discovery
2:34 yeah I'd Say Toshiki Kadomatsu is the City Boy of City Pop
Oh man, one of my favorite Filipino classics from the City Pop Bassist?!
Bro you better know you have that rizz when you pull off those jazzy rhythms!! Kudos and please keep going 👏👏
Listen to you a lot in my workplace. Would you consider doing some Omega Tribe bass lines? Cheers from Brazil =D
HOY PILIPINES !!!!!!!👏👏👏
Noice Rickenbacker
very nice song and playing!
Swabe, kabayan!
As a non Filipino I was hooked to the song the first time I heard it back in your country
first! that was fire 🔥🔥🔥
awesome cover
좋아요와 구독을 누르지 않을 수 없는 무아지경 훌륭한 연주!!!! 보는 저까지 들썩거렸어요!!! 덕분에 좋은 곡들도 만났네요!! 화이팅입니다!!
You inspired me to start playing the bass. I just got my fisrt budget bass after a year of effort and i'm starting to learn from TH-cam and wherever else i can. I hope to one day sound as good as you. Greetings from Colombia!
@@josepena6592 aw man I’m so happy to hear that!! I’m so glad I could play a small role in your journey. Much love from Los Angeles!
great subtitles
Unison riffs make me fall in love with you
Admire your passion. I can see it 1000 miles away, and your talent. Absolute expert.
YES! What timothyliang110 said - your commentary is gold.
Please upload more videos! I really enjoy your channel!
Really cool playing and I appreciate your commentary in the corner of the screen! Love this song and I gained a new appreciation for the bassline both through your commentary and also watching your hands.
Love your vids!
Excellent!👍
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wut da hellll been waiting for your next video, and turned out its anri 🤩
All the way to the top, to the tippety top!
Love love the commentary, gives such insight into music mind. Plz keep doing that
Hey! Congrats on the milestone! I've been following your uploads since I saw your cover of Telephone Number. You inspired me to get to work on the bass. Thank you for that. Hope you're doing great.
Damn dude! WELL DONE!! Anri has suuuuch bangers!!! Love it!
Love your playing dude! Can I put in a request for the live version of Pink Shadow? The bassist on this version is absolutely killing it (th-cam.com/video/dSfHpKsJW-I/w-d-xo.html)