This is easily one of the most impressive and hauntingly beautiful pieces ever written for the bass. Michael Manring is an absolute genius, every bassist should know his music.
I think MM's sensitivity and artistry is one of the rarely few that can make me move to tears, in a world filled with so much of itself and yet so empty, I so much appreciate to see a true soul
When your bass is like a pedal steel guitar. So beautiful. Michael, an incredible person, who's music reflects his soul. Easily the nicest musician I have ever met.
I've seen a few people have replied to this, but none really answered your question - the bass starts out in Bb1-F2-Bb2-F3 - it's a piccolo tuned bass. However, between the Hipshot extenders and the bridge being able to also shift the pitch, I believe he changes tunings about 64 times in the song. However, if you have a fretted bass tuned Ab1-Eb2-Ab2-Eb3, then you might be able to play it, with a little creativity.
It has 4 special hipshot bass extenders and a specially designed bridge that can detune 2, 3, or 4 strings at a time, and he uses them in combination to change tunings for all different songs and throughout any given song he plays. And like J Rolla said, he uses at least 40 or so. You'd have to spend 10 Gs on one of these things :/
anthrax411 One of them. In my top 5 for sure. A few of my favourites are Michael Manring, Abraham Laboriel, Grant Stinnett, Marcus Miller, just to name a few.
Marco! Can you reupload this, with a better audio/video resolution? Is it possible? Thanks for sharing this moment of Mr. Manring's grace, artistry and sensibility. We need more of that.
Hearing the notes, when my guess he starts to play an open string, standard E with 16 droping possibilities. :-) One note tuning key drop, one note bridge drop, on all four strings.
This is easily one of the most impressive and hauntingly beautiful pieces ever written for the bass. Michael Manring is an absolute genius, every bassist should know his music.
I could listen to Michael tune his Hyperbass all day long!
I think MM's sensitivity and artistry is one of the rarely few that can make me move to tears, in a world filled with so much of itself and yet so empty, I so much appreciate to see a true soul
I feel exactly the same way. Perfect description.
When your bass is like a pedal steel guitar.
So beautiful.
Michael, an incredible person, who's music reflects his soul.
Easily the nicest musician I have ever met.
Every time a hear one of Manring's pieces its like a deep emotion comes out from the inner most secret part of my mind. :)
I've been listening too Michael Manning for years. I wish I had 1% of his talent and humility. This is beyond incredible.
Still amazing after all these years....got to sit 10 feet away and watch MM play in a small club.A very kind and gracious man.
This made me cry
*absolutely speechless*...gives me goosebumps everytime :)
If you are ever sad, do not put this song on. I know what I am talkin about. One of my all time faves
the definition of a virtuoso
Not only is the song emotional, but watching it come through him just makes salty discharge come from my eye sockets. PERFECTION!
Very therapeutic
This is talent.
Out of this world
Perfection
What an amazing mind!
Just the hyperbass tuning phase is already mind blowing ! For what follows it... well there are no words
Absolutely beautiful.
What a Legend...
Stunning art with the fretless
I never tire listening to this.
beautiful beautiful song, love his bass!!!
So beautiful and moving!
I've seen a few people have replied to this, but none really answered your question - the bass starts out in Bb1-F2-Bb2-F3 - it's a piccolo tuned bass. However, between the Hipshot extenders and the bridge being able to also shift the pitch, I believe he changes tunings about 64 times in the song. However, if you have a fretted bass tuned Ab1-Eb2-Ab2-Eb3, then you might be able to play it, with a little creativity.
Incredible!
Amazing Bassist! Saw him at the elbow room in Chicago a while ago
michael manring is super underrated.
I fxcking love this song. Amazing performance Michael.
Great, great, great and original bassman, one of my favourites!
This is absolutely craaaaaaaaaaazy. Damn.
WOW!!!
Performance eccezzionale non ho parole.....complimenti..
B-E-A-UTIFUL.
I love his dynamics! Great playing!!!
simply perfect
he's just pure his soul
This may be the best version of this song I've heard. Definitely the best live recording quality. (I'm with Ivan, just to 2:43. ; ) )
Big!
Just beautiful!
He is a God...
o melhor pra mim é ele...
Chills everytime. Thank you for the upload!
It has 4 special hipshot bass extenders and a specially designed bridge that can detune 2, 3, or 4 strings at a time, and he uses them in combination to change tunings for all different songs and throughout any given song he plays. And like J Rolla said, he uses at least 40 or so. You'd have to spend 10 Gs on one of these things :/
preciosa canción es de la misma escuela de jaco ..música q transmite
how does he do this while he keeps changing the tuning!? What an amazing musician..he's in a league of his own!
He uses mechanical drop tuning devices na dI believe also has a drop tune electronic foot pedal to boot.
He plays an instrument called the Hyperbass, made by Zon Guitars to his specifications.
Drop tuners on the headstock and specially designed drop tuning bridge that gives him full access and capabilities to perform these pieces.
you are damn right
Yup. I have one. And it totally fucks with my head, but it sounds fantastic.
great!
^_^
cool
WORLDS BEST BASSIST
anthrax411 One of them. In my top 5 for sure. A few of my favourites are Michael Manring, Abraham Laboriel, Grant Stinnett, Marcus Miller, just to name a few.
the máster bass ,
Some new meaning now
Awesome
Grandma Mary
he's playing a game I am completely unfamiliar with 0_o
Marco! Can you reupload this, with a better audio/video resolution? Is it possible? Thanks for sharing this moment of Mr. Manring's grace, artistry and sensibility. We need more of that.
does anyone know what this bass is tuned/detuned to?
He uses roughly 40 different tunings. Good luck.
Hearing the notes, when my guess he starts to play an open string, standard E with 16 droping possibilities. :-) One note tuning key drop, one note bridge drop, on all four strings.
Those are just muted plucks.
skip to 2:43. jeezz
He aqui a un verdadero discipulo de Jaco Pastorius!!