In mid January 2016 I had a gig with a band I now play with regularly. The band’s name is Monkey and the Fish. On that gig we played Let’s Dance as a tribute to David Bowie. We did this within just a few days of David’s passing.

The gig was recorded, and our version of Let’s Dance is now on You Tube. Many people have commented on the excellent sound quality; and in fact when I hear this mix it sounds like a record to me. See what you think.

Because this video has become so well received, I decided to post it here on my blog.

Now you can see and hear me playing live … well, virtually live.

Besides each band member learning Let’s Dance at home, the band rehearsed the song for about 20 minutes. In that time I decided to play the main bass part using the slap bass technique, and the other parts using finger-style bass technique. A bass solo was inserted. When you listen to the original version of Let’s Dance you will find out why our arrangement is what it is, i.e. for a 3-piece band plus vocals.

On the gig a trumpeter rocked up and sat in, i.e. played without any rehearsal. The trumpet and bass solo begin together … and this coincidence gives the song an unexpected lift.

So why am I telling you this? It is merely to demonstrate that with sufficient musical knowledge, technique, skills and alertness, we can make music magic.

To learn slap bass skills go to Easy Slap Bass Lessons.

To learn regular bass, go to Creative Bass Lessons.

Slap Bass, Fuzz Bass Solo, “Normal” Bass on You Tube

Bass Lessons Online You Tube Channel

Enjoy whatever you get out of this video!