In your hands, the bass sounds like two or three guitars altogether. Not sure how you even do it. I genuinely believed the band consists of like 3 guitarists until I googled you guys... This bass has been killing me since the very first notes, thank you so much for sharing these playthroughs
When I was 16yo I idolized Ryan Martinie who played a Warwick thumb. It was my dream instrument but was forever out of my reach. Played music forever, owned countless amounts of different gear - bass gear, drums, PA gear, recording gear, guitars - a forever revolving collection - sell something to buy something… In my 40’s now, 13 years since the last time I owed or touched any gear - it’s music like this that makes me sorely miss music. I used to be good… played in many different bands from highly complex black metal to top 40 rock…. Growing up sucks sometimes.
Ever since I found out about you guys a few years ago, every single song released since has been among my absolute favourites. Not a single miss or sideways step; just greatness upon greatness. No other band has done this for me besides VOLA, despite me absolutely loving those other bands as well. You guys are phenomenal, and the tastefulness and skill with which Nicolai plays is just a great demonstration of what makes this band amazing; simplicity intertwined with tasteful complexity, musicality, groove, and aggression.
This right here proves you don't need a custom fan fret bass to achieve the down tuned sound. Tuning up (in this case to F#) sounds fuckin clean and musical! Enjoyed them when they came to Dallas! Such a pleasure!
It's such a genuine pleasure watching someone playing their instrument with so much creativity, precision and passion! Can't wait to see you in Manchester again!
It is already out, Friend Of A Phantom. I am sure it could not be missed, but I would rather make fool out of myself by telling you rather than let you miss it.
Wake up and vola; the night time ora ora; Embraces your consola when your hearts in amoura, Wake up and vola, forever be vicino, believe in your destino, dont lose that niño in you Bambino
After the song holla, tell your wife and daughter, amp the sound sonora, Vola and Nicola, ears with fears hear the sunshine spheres become toy with joy real mccoy whaaa
Indeed, Line 6 Helix board. High freqs are mostly done using the amp labelled as Epic. I do not own any software/hardware from Line 6, so this is as far as I can go right now.
Nicolai's playing is such a big part of why VOLA is one of the best! Killer tone and incredible playing! He's a really stellar backing vocalist too!
VOLA has some of the nastiest bass in modern metal tbh, good shit Nicolai
One of the top bassist on the scene right now!
Dudes a beast plays his bass like a lead guitar
See Nicolai playing bass, instant like
Insane tone and playing!
In your hands, the bass sounds like two or three guitars altogether. Not sure how you even do it. I genuinely believed the band consists of like 3 guitarists until I googled you guys... This bass has been killing me since the very first notes, thank you so much for sharing these playthroughs
When I was 16yo I idolized Ryan Martinie who played a Warwick thumb. It was my dream instrument but was forever out of my reach. Played music forever, owned countless amounts of different gear - bass gear, drums, PA gear, recording gear, guitars - a forever revolving collection - sell something to buy something… In my 40’s now, 13 years since the last time I owed or touched any gear - it’s music like this that makes me sorely miss music. I used to be good… played in many different bands from highly complex black metal to top 40 rock…. Growing up sucks sometimes.
Ever since I found out about you guys a few years ago, every single song released since has been among my absolute favourites. Not a single miss or sideways step; just greatness upon greatness. No other band has done this for me besides VOLA, despite me absolutely loving those other bands as well.
You guys are phenomenal, and the tastefulness and skill with which Nicolai plays is just a great demonstration of what makes this band amazing; simplicity intertwined with tasteful complexity, musicality, groove, and aggression.
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Thiccccccccccccc bass tone. Amazing once again, VOLA. Nicolai, amazing playing!
This right here proves you don't need a custom fan fret bass to achieve the down tuned sound. Tuning up (in this case to F#) sounds fuckin clean and musical!
Enjoyed them when they came to Dallas! Such a pleasure!
It's such a genuine pleasure watching someone playing their instrument with so much creativity, precision and passion! Can't wait to see you in Manchester again!
Sound 10 style 10 tecnique 10 band 10, congrats Nicolai great job!
Sickest bass riff of 2023, hands down.
Grande Nicolai 👍👍👍❣ Grandi Vola❤❤❤ adoro la vostra musica perché mi entra nel cuore ! I miei preferiti davvero 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
GREAT!!! I love this song!
TH-cam recommended this band to me. I am glad it did! Some great stuff here!
Pure gold! 🤘
Ahhhh daaamn, this hits so hard! It amazes me each time I listen to it! 🤤
He makes it look so easy... Incredible writing and playing 👌
Hell ya this is a great idea🤘🤘 wow he's all over that bass!
This is sick!!!
Omg, wow! This playthrough left me speechless. Wow. Amazing
Phenomenal bass playing
INSANE ❤
Brutal ❤
That's astounding playing
Hi mr. Nicolai ! What a song ! Badass riffs. Thank you for music. Keep going !
So amazing. Creativ lines and flawless exevution.
Beautifully played. Intense. Much love and respect. Love that I can hear the bass tone properly.
Phenomenal and creative playing!! 👍🏻🖤
This is truly amazing.
i like this sound
As always, amazing tone and amazing playing! You should share those Helix presets jejeje! Greetings from Chile
His outfit makes it even mor bad ass as it already is ;-)
Another Killer Freaking song!! Amazing job guys! Your creativity has no end!
Is there a new album on its way?
Yep! :)
It is already out, Friend Of A Phantom. I am sure it could not be missed, but I would rather make fool out of myself by telling you rather than let you miss it.
So sick. I love your bass style man. Super inspiring!
Awesome bass line Bro. I have enjoyed like a child watching you playing. Hope see you soon at Málaga (Spain)
Such a great performance of Nicolai, amazing as always. 🙌🏼🫶🏼
I'd don't know if seen another bassist be able to bend like Nicolai
Killer!
Fedt❤
Toca demais, c tá louco.
Wake up and vola; the night time ora ora;
Embraces your consola when your hearts in amoura, Wake up and vola, forever be vicino, believe in your destino, dont lose that niño in you Bambino
After the song holla, tell your wife and daughter, amp the sound sonora, Vola and Nicola, ears with fears hear the sunshine spheres become toy with joy real mccoy whaaa
Damn, those triplets are on point.
Damn this! 🎉
Awesome!
Warwick rules!!!!!!!
We came here for some smooth turtle neck sweater action and were not disappointed.
YES!!! How did you get that awesome tone?
I think he uses an Helix LT
Indeed, Line 6 Helix board. High freqs are mostly done using the amp labelled as Epic. I do not own any software/hardware from Line 6, so this is as far as I can go right now.
Grooooooooooooovy
This bass tone is sick. What's in the signal chain??
👍👍👌
🔥
His girlfriend is a very happy person
Jesus, Jes wedding bassist techno 2077
No treble to be find there
those string skips in the verse are NOT easy