ALEX LOFOCO - SLAP BASS ON FLATWOUND STRINGS
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Alex Lofoco (Italy/UK) is playing a solo on his Laurus Quasar T900 XR bass using flatwound strings. This video was recorded during Musikmesse 2014 in Frankfurt/Germany. We recorded his bass straight into his interface and added different bass amp simulation in the post production phase. To find out more about Alex, visit:
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bass: Alex Lofoco
camera, recording, editing: Gregor Fris
audio editing: Steve Lawson
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Fantastic spot to show up n just thump
This percussive style of playing is very Victor Wooten and is really hard to execute. Amazing playing
Someone really seems to like Victor Wooten ;)
Who doesn't? ;)
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Yes wooten without an hand .. the sound is so bad !
@@wilsonm6839 you are a goof 😂
Cool technique but he doesn't always get back into the groove on time after he plays a fill, that's a pity.
Nice chops though.
@@brennanneaton3062 it doesn’t really sound that way. there’s still plenty of stuff to sample here anyway.
That was freaking amazing. Astounding sense of groove, with a near perfect balance of rhythm and melody. WE NEED MORE OF THIS GUY.
Agree so much so creative to slap on flatwounds I’m trying it myself now and I love the triplets and it sounds perfect on that bass clean sound
That headstock looks... interesting
Yeah I'm not fond of it either, I'd either minimize it or make it pointy to match the body. Definitely cool playing though, and the rest of the bass looks nice IMO.
I like it. Its something different.
I think it. Should've been headless
The body of the bass is so cool but imo the headstock is ugly. I build basses and that is not something that I would ever put on a bass, should have made it headless or traditional headstock.
LONGEST90 It looks like it isn’t finished like if someone’s feet aren’t finished
Sick playing man. Also thumbs up on the flat wounds. I just put them on my bass and its opened up a whole new dimension of sound possibilities and playing styles. I would say I just recently I graduated from the beginner to the intermediate level of playing. Anyone who hasn't tried flat wounds out needs to give it a try. They may not have the slap sound your looking for but there so smooth I could probably practice for almost twice as long.
nec plus ulta
And no string noise!!😄
1:14 just makes me smile. It's a texture I've probably heard a thousand times, but I never could visualize how it happened.
He's just using his palm on the flatwounds to slide down the fretboard. It makes kind of a "record slowing down"/"sighing" sound. I put tapewounds on my bass, and can get the same effect. I'd only ever used roundwounds, which sounds entirely different when trying the same trick.
Jaco's slide technique
He's got his bass over here looking like a World of Warcraft "legendary" weapon lmao
Nice playing, real bassist's only use 4-strings tho.
plastic strings? - like the dynamics but not the sound
That is the most beautiful ugly bass that i've seen.
I've watched this video no less than a dozen times...such a tasty, groovy jam. I could use more of these ^_^
Is this bass designed to have a wider fret board? As in, 4-string spacing with 5 strings? It looks so wide for 5 strings.
Nah , flat wounds are too muddy 4 my taste. Id love to hear this again w Some medium GHS Boomer Round Wounds tho
Oh yes!!
Yes, I agree that flat wounds are too muddy. I didn't like the tone or the groove. The guy has a good technique and potential. No comparison to Victor!
He’s almost as good as the Seinfeld bass player
Slightly accelerated video...why?
Ese bajo es precioso pero el clavijero es horrible
That headstock is pretty atrocious not gonna lie
Suono pochi brillante...ma del resto con le lisce è normale
funk jazz colourfull babble i jus love it you re a super bass player stay with the noble cause saluto a toi
Sick of slap..... boring as he'll
That right handed Palm slide at 0:19 was pretty cool 👍😉
great playing but terrible sound
Not feeling that at all....
ぐれーとうってんすらっぷ
I believe that’s a First Act bass.
Epic
Victor wooten style right?
I like this.The flats give it a very percussive, drum like sound almost like a marimba or a kalimba at times. It doesn't sound like a banjo like with some roundwounds. Listen to Chuck Rainey's flat string thumping on Rock Steady. Very deep and percussive.
Mr. Lofoco, Very nicely done. And yes he likes Victor Wooten. And who doesn't except maybe a couple of people on this thread. But what I want to hear is music from all these people making comments talking like they are better than you. Come on boys let's hear what you can do. We will be waiting.
80 haters who cant play a rubber band over a cigar box...too bad for them...that was fucking outstanding!!!
Wow.. . What a unique shape bass
Impressive ;) si It recorded with a metronome ? :)
Very close to Victor Wooten Style This guy probably has invest hundred and hundred of hours to get to be so close. IMPRESIVE ! Great Job !Victor would like for sure !
Put him in a room with les claypool and see what happens
Naa ,Les is god
How does this guy play on flatwounds?! I can NOT play with flatwounds at ALL. They are just difficult to play with
Amazed at the control and articulation in your percussive technique. Clean and crisp. Thanks for showing it :-) . Only thing is whether or not these flats can cut thru in a real band situation when playing Slap and Pop? I know it WILL very well fare for finger-tone. Was just curios abt slap tone amidst high vol guitars and drums. Cheers....
The bass sound is SO nice in balance 😍
I love it because it's almost like a sound of nature!!!!! I'll have to try it out!!!!!
eh, he's ok I guess 😂
mamma mia!!!!
E'. ...poi ci sono "quelli" che studiano con Bocini (non Bocelli), a vent'anni si diplomano in contrabbasso, non cazzeggiano dieci minuti in tonalità di mi minore, ma suonano nelle orchestre sinfoniche....
flats are best. but what ones are those? the red fabric is making me want to say Rotosound, but they are too clicky. Tell me, Mr. BtheW
Talentd Vic style playing, but don't love the sound of flatty's here. Sick bass though.
Imitation Victor Wooten :D
they can never resist speeding up. the in-between licks are already fast so why a need to speed up the groove? if you only listen you realize the main riff's timing is poor. Victa always emphasizes to maintain a groove!
This was recorded after a long noisy day at musikmesse. Everyone's exhausted but some still take the "challenge" to do a video with me... Believe me these are war-scenario like circumstances, even if everything looks nice and peaceful. I'd love to record under more relaxed circumstances but sometimes we have just to take what we can get. Alex is an amazing player and can do much better than what you hear in this video. But I still think it's worth being released, even if I hope to get another chance with him on a day where ears and energy is still fresh
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Yes and thank you for the share. I was simply stating my observations with these "technique"-type of bass videos as opposed to those that are musical.
Lol Victor Wooten? Does not "Emphasize the Groove" Go watch Amazing Grace and tell me he doesn't speed up
Alex Lofoco The mindset, and attitude of a champion. Good on you Alex, these little nuisances completely pale in comparison to your overall playing and skill. That's important for people to remember. It's like looking at a masterpiece.. and seeing a little dust in the corner.. who cares, that can be changed! :)
This video is proof that slapping on flatwounds can sound awesome.
When i did closed mine eyes i didnt miss drums..at all..soooo amazing and complete
Ever gonna upload some more video's with people that actually groove?
maybe you can volunteer.
william powell
Sure, i'd love to!
Joey DH We look forward to you posting a video with more groove than this guy. Let us know when you upload it.
Shaun Luxon
I don't have the audio or camera setup to do it, but I would have otherwise. :)
hmmmmmm, If you say so.
Wish you could see my one year old jamming to this groove!! Ha ha
Very nice!
Seriously man! Awesome solo. I've never been a fan of flats, but now I am.
I like the thumpiness, but my immediate reaction was: "I NEED TO TURN THE TONE KNOB UP!"
darkySp Flatwound strings
Absolutely beautiful, and that bass is a borderline sexual offence in several countries. Damn man!!
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victor wooten
you can feel the flatwounds...
Why are there 82 dorks who didn't like this video?
It's OK 👌
tabs
+Shaun Solomon no point of laughing, there will always that one guy who will ask for tabs.
Sei un grande zio...bel suono flat e groove mostruoso...degno portabandiera del miglior bassismo italiano!!
awesome
Casssssso!
Il bassista di roma che c'era in belgio!
Spero di vederti ancora suonare qualche volta! non si sa mai!
awesome
respect
very nice groove but i think there was a bit to much high speed popping
Greetings from Colombia
Please give me the reference of the electric bass.
Thanks and excellent video.
You are cool man,
But for "me" i think you like Victor Wooten, Your technique & your groove,
Overall i like your skills :D
Amazing playing, hideous bass
Bravissimo alex! Tecnica wooten! Ma il suono nn mi fa impazzire
lacks soul and flavor if you ask me. Good technique, boring and forgetful.
Victor called....he wants his technique back :)
what's the band kinda thing on the neck of the bass??
Abishek Miller that's a Gruv Gear FretWrap
thanks :)
your ears never need a drumset during the whole performance
The champion 🏆!
Sounds like slapping on dead strings.
victor wooten on 5 string
Ok get down the mask you are victor :)
Please put up some tutorials on some of your grooves. I'd love to learn them.
This kind of videos where i can see any bass player in a real place playing.. are very relaxing...
I never would have thunk ... flat wounds .
sound pretty cool .
and holy skills this guy has.
I would cut three (3) of my toes off for that bass
Wild looking bass, but the results speak for themselves.
🤯🤯🤯
that bass is beautiful 😍
Groove!!
i love your bass guitar verry smooth sound.what brand is that
I did your style. Good work
He stares at the ground like he's having a staring contest with the devil XD
When you have an entire "band" in your hands
This is captivating. Really tight playing!
Love the Audio Technicas, i have the black ones and they're the best headphones i ever had
HI-fi bass, lo-fi strings. Nice riffs.)
Reminds me of Squarepusher.
because of this video i think about putting flats on my JB
on you justin bieber? ;)
Bravo Aleks.....it is Laurus bass...
This guy is clearly an amazing player. That being said, the whole slap thing is starting to get old. If you want to see some amazing, original stuff, check out Dino Fiorenzo.
sombody have tabs for this?))
status graphite. e a marca de contra baixo melhor do mundo...
is not a Status. Is a Laurus, Italian Handmade