Regarding criticism: Someone mouthing off about the way someone dresses, speaks, moves, talks etc isn't criticism at all, it's bullying. Some people are just knobs, and it's the unfortunate side effect of the anonymous online world. Cheers for the Q&A Cici, looking forward to the next one.
Cici.. Well I love you and your music.. I recently listened to the live RUclips of the Dave Simpson trio. I love the whole thing especially your explosive bass playing.. The powerhouse right at the centre of the band..... In fact you've inspired me to return to the rock scene and form my own west country band. I'm an experienced guitar player (age 71) that also loves bass guitar, especially in your hands.. If I can get a bass player down here in your league I'd be over the moon. Rock on lady. I loves ya!!! 😊George....
I feel that way to but then I'm ADHD so suffer with so many problems, can I just say your bass playing is really really good I see to many shite bass players these days so it's refreshing to find a decent one ✊
I can’t believe the way this started putting yourself out there was wholesome. Your videos show a powerhouse that any band would benefit from!! Cool to see good stuff, I was tired of seeing cover videos, but girl your definitely something pretty special!!!
@@CiciVonStrangelove at first sight your a kickin, head banger with crazy finger and pick technique, your outfits are usually very loud. So when this video opens up with a very human, and vulnerable “cici” it was a relief! Your a breathe of fresh air in a world of monotonous decay! I hope you get everything you want in life and more, simply because I believe you’ll pay it forward and help everyone around you! Your a true talent, no low cut shirt and stuff in your videos. If I have a daughter I want to show her cici, cici shows you can be a woman and just be talented, and not be on a fans only!!!!
Merry Christmas Cici that was a great Q+A thank you for taking time to make this video I had a great time. Have a great Christmas 2023 and a wonderful new year
I couldn't agree with you more about putting bass inside a box. I am glad you said that. I have been told many times "that isn't how a bass is suppose to be played." You have inspired me to move forward with my music the way I hear it in my head. Thank you for the inspiration, and willingness to express that bass is not a limited instrument.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, I hope your home is back in good order from your flood back way when - No question really, just sending Good Vibrations from Arkansas USA . . .
This first foray of Q&A was incredibly candid. It not only highlights Cici the musician, but features the human being behind the bass. You're responses were sincere, and did satisfy the most curious aspects of who you are. I am looking forward to what 2024 will produce as far as a release of your new project. I am not a religious person, so I prefer to say...happy secular gift giving day! Enjoy all the festivities the year's end provides, and I wish you abundant health, and continued success in every endeavor you pursue. Cheers!
38:08 Brilliant photo, Cici. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned for 2024. For clarification, the second half of the handle I use on IG and here, is an alternate spelling of ‘Parksy’, a nickname I’ve had almost as long as I’ve been playing the guitar (15 years this past November, having started playing shortly after my sixth birthday). Have a great festive season, and stay safe!
Grumble Grumble pyjamas, grumble grumble dressing gown 🤣 Ignore all the idiots, if you want to rock the Harry Potter dressing gown in your vids - you do it!! We all love the great content you put out - keep being unique, keep being you, and keep being awesome 🤘
15:10 hell yeah lol what a sick answer! 😂 I totally agree with you by the way; life is too short to feel too ashamed of things we enjoy, but it’s always fun to hear about the music people like that they might hide from others. I definitely have some songs from childhood media that I hold near and dear. Merry Christmas, Cici! 😁
You answered questions i difi have the nerve to ask, you are never boring, my daughter Holly and i love and respect you. Holly asks if you tried double bass. Love and care for you and your loved ones, Rodge and Holly xxxxx ❤️
Awesome answers from the variety of questions. It's wonderful to see your passion being super high, hearing your thoughts on things from your career and love for music. Btw, I think your hair colours were inspired by Corey Taylor's hair from Slipknot's Vol. 3 era. I could be wrong! lol Have a great Christmas!
Love your answers re criticism. The destructive kind has crippled me in the past (and still am struggling to an extent). Bless you Cici -keeping doing what you’re doing.
Thanks so much Russ, really sorry to hear that, I know how that feels! Loads of love to you from all of us here, thank you for everything you’ve taught me :)
Merry Christmas CiCi! Thank you for answering my question 😅 I am similar with foods and once had a period of time where I was keeping gallon jars of kimchi on hand 🥬
It was a blast listening to your answers and thoughts. Now I like you even more ;) Excited of what’s to come. Merry Christmas and all Freedom and Happiness!
Was hoping to have seen my question somewhere in there (mine was asking what some of your favourite Sound Like episodes you’ve done with Anderton’s are and what artists would you want to do in the future) but hopefully it’ll appear in another one of these if you decide to do it, loved hearing all these responses though. Love your playing, Cici, happy holidays and much love from Canada
Great answers! I had to comment bc I have the SAME health anxiety with new foods! My anxiety always peaks after I eat something new or that I haven’t had in a while. Anyway, anxiety is a bummer. Love your videos!
Aww no! I can completely empathise with you there. The feeling is horrible, including the brief placebo ‘reactions’ 🤣 I hope it gives you some respite, always happy to talk if you want any reassurance or someone to relate to :) Thank you so much, merry Christmas!
@@CiciVonStrangelove you’re so right about the placebo reactions. 😂😂👎👎 I’m doing better after being prescribed an SSRI - it’s helped control my anxiety to the point where I think “this is how you all walk around each day? Not worrying about anything?”
Have a wonderful Christmas Cici! Thank you for the amazing bass inspiration - in the past 15 months or so I have bought two new bases as a result of watching you. I got the same Ibanez Acoustic you got, and more recently I finally got an Ibanez Soundgear and I could not love either of them more! Looking forward to more videos in the new year and am so excited for your new band!
Aweome video Cici! Lots of cool info there. Congrats on the band, I am excited to hear that. Thanks for answering my question. I love all your originals, but Strangelove is one of my favorite jams of yours as well. Cosmic Cruise also. Just a heads up, the audio cuts out at 36:10, during the clip of you playing the fretless bass. Then it comes back on when you start answering questions again (37:06) Thanks for all the awesome music, and photographs this year. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. Really looling forward to see what awesome thing you do in 2024! 🤘🤘
Thank you so much Jeff, and thank you for all your support, it really does mean the world to me and I’m glad to know you! :) Thanks for the heads up, I actually had to mute that part because RUclips decided to demonetise my entire hour long video just for that tiny clip! Have a lovely Christmas and new year 😊
@@CiciVonStrangelove Oh that's what you were talking about, why this video was delayed, got it. Thanks Cici! Also, sorry for the duplicate comment on FB, I was just being lazy. 🙂
Stopped the video basically right away. What’s the handpan music in the background? I need it right now ☺️☺️☺️ I played handpan once and it’s endlessly meditative. I could play and listen to it for hours. 🙏
It’s this :) a lovely lady called That Handpan Lady is also going to be doing some backing tracks for me :) - ruclips.net/video/APLbjdRu4ag/видео.htmlsi=Lr9EDI0DUXgReApU
Man, I missed out...but my big question would have been: You look as though you would be right at home in a metal or more alternative band, do you have any aspirations to do something along those lines in the future? Cheers, Cici 😁 PS: wow...so with you on the food related health anxiety, I have diverticulosis, so I have to be super careful about what I eat and if I'm away somewhere and eat the wrong thing it could be disastrous
Funny you say that! Metal is actually my favourite genre to play, because it’s where I have my roots (started playing because of Paul Gray from slipknot). One of my first bands was actually prog metal band, I was with them from age 14 to 18. You can still find us all over RUclips (and a couple of TV things 😂), called Aramantus. I’m also in the process of setting up my own prog metal band called Von Strangelove, something I’ve wanted to do for about 10 years now, but kept having other commitments. So I’ve decided I’m just going to put my foot down and actually do it now, really pleased with how it’s turning out :) (still doing the trio of course!!) Really interesting to hear about that, thank you for taking the time to share, be safe!
@@CiciVonStrangelove That's awesome, so glad to hear you're doing something in a genre that you love. I'll definitely have a look at your old outfit as well, thanks for the reply. 😉😎
Brilliant Q & A, thank you! The bass player in my band has owned a Wal bass for 40 odd years, and he has a story about meeting the owner of the company! He lives near Louth so not too far from Dave!
@@CiciVonStrangelove Next time you’re in the Louth area, I’ll see if I can get him to bring it to the show. Wish I’d realised when we played Badgerfest this year!
I drink lemon tea with earl grey ... and it tastes as good cold as hot ,,,hehehe.... have a wonderful christmas and a great new year and keep up the videos they are great
To me tone is definitely a thing that you can be influenced by like you said but its also a gigantic rabbit hole. It may be better to worry less about copying tones and more about studying the playing style of your idols
Flatwounds? You could try Thomastik Infeld Jazz flats - super pliable and compliant. If you hate the flatwounds which feel like they could hold up a suspension bridge, give these a try because these are pretty much the opposite. Merry Christmas!
Hi Cici, Merry Christmas. Have you ever seen footage of Michael Manring playing his song 'the enormous room' with his zon bass? I think it could be of interest to you :)
Oh wow, a fellow scoliosis person! I was diagnosed when I was 17 and already had 30+ curve, had to wear a corset for 1.5 years. It kept the curvature from getting worse while I was still growing, but it didn't really fix it (my sister was diagnosed at the same time, but she's 7 years younger, so she wore that shit for years, and now her spine is pretty much straight). Playing with a strap can feel awkward if I don't pay active attention to my posture, so I might try that strap you recommended.
Ahh sorry to hear that! I was diagnosed at 14 and had a 42 degree curve at the time, thankfully I haven’t really grown much since then and it hasn’t gotten any worse now I’ve stopped growing haha! They recommended I just leave it if it’s not bothering me aesthetically, since it doesn’t cause me too much pain most of the time (certain things to cause it to hurt though). Interesting to hear it pretty much straightened your sister’s back! Out of interest, are your ribs also twisted almost diagonally? Mine are and it makes chairs pretty uncomfortable so wondered if you had the same problem!
@@CiciVonStrangelove I don't think my ribs are "twisted", but they are off diagonally. My chest and back are asymmetrical, but they kinda just follow the curve of my spine, I'd say an x-ray of my rib cage would look okay if you just tilted your head, haha. So thank fully it's not something that's anatomically in the way, it's just that it can hurt if I maintain the wrong posture for long, and in certain situations (like while carrying stuff) I tend to lean into the wrong postures if I don't pay attention.
Great Q&A. Interesting that Paul Gray was your influence to start playing, mine was the other Paul Gray (of the Damned and Eddie and the Hot Rods) totally different styles, but also a great bass player and a thoroughly lovely chap. One question; Mrs B wants to know what's on your dressing gown? 😁
@@CiciVonStrangelove ahh there we go, Mrs B thought there was something wizardy and steamy on it, so that explains all. Thank you. Enjoy your Christmas break, looking forward to 2024, I want to see you rocking nature with a little Bass magic 🎸👍🤘
I missed sending in questions but do you approach bass differently for a trio than other bands? If so, what do you change/do to fill in under the guitarist when they go to solo, or do you keep it the same? I’ve begun playing bass with a trio (first time) and the guitarist tells me he’d like more under the guitar when he solos. Different pedals, (octaver, distortion, chorus, delay) playing more notes/fills etc?
@@CiciVonStrangelove Thanks for answering me. Nice video from Paris. Up with the bass. When I was 19 I had a Marshall supawah and fuzz like you do. Seeing you on stage made me remember the old times 1969 and remember my plexy 100 with a 67 Fender p bass that was roaring with Rotosounds. The head and pedals were stolen, f..k. take care and be happy ps: Circus 2000 on youtube❤️✌️
I've seen the video Why Do You Play Bass The Way You Do? Not too long ago, either. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to be as specific as I wanted and needed to be about my question. The text kept being really stupid, after I typed so much in for the question lol A more specific question, now that you've said that you give the song what it needs: How do I learn to understand what a song needs, as a bassist?
Also, it was really fascinating hearing all of the other questions with you answers. I suppose Dave Simpson is appreciating time away from you while you continue these other projects...while still interacting with them. Sounds like a very classy shit talker hahaha
On your point about not worrying about not wanting to play all the time- what's your opinion about how, though I want to learn and am learning to play guitar, I have no real desire to play any songs?
In my opinion, if you want to learn to play guitar and you’re enjoying it, then keep learning what you want to and what you enjoy. If playing songs isn’t a part of that then so be it. You’re clearly getting something else from it and that’s the important thing
Haha I don’t blame you! Heating the food actually isn’t part of the anxiety thing for me, it actually does stop the allergic reaction from raw fruit :)
Speaking on your anxiety, have you ever tried CBD? (I don't really know if it's legal in the UK), but it's done wonders for my fiance and I, who both have pretty heavy anxiety issues. Her doctor actually suggested it to her. Also, Merry Christmas!
Hey Cici, have you tried wearing the strap around your waist ala Steve Albini? I expect with scoliosis this may be beneficial in terms of health/longevity.
@@CiciVonStrangelove I'll be curious how you find it! as a drummer I have no practical opinion. Been digging your vids, your obvious love for music inspires.
Frankly to just to dumb down where her ancestry is from, she has one british parent who probably has the german and Scandinavian heritage, and that could be her mom and then has one armenian parent probably her dad I mean a quick Google search her last name is hyphenated being powell-melkonian so there
Haha I wish it was that simple, but my dad did an ancestry test and got the Scandinavian and German, but he’s the one who looks like me with the dark skin and more eastern features 😂 Also the Melkonian is only in my name on Facebook because it made my profile easier to find (and was a nod to that piece of heritage) My mum has never done a DNA test but she is more north European looking. On various websites I’ve had results ranging from Italian Armenian Spanish North African Russian German British Irish Scandinavian Finnish Icelandic But no one website seems to match up 😂
@@CiciVonStrangeloveyou are you, perfect as you are. It really doesn’t matter what your ancestors were, it matters what you are. Wish the world would learn to stop judging based on looks, heritage, religion etc. stop judging and just love one another. Side not I’ve done 2 dna tests, I’m apparently more British than Brits are. 80% from United Kingdom. Never been but would love to visit.
Hi CiCi, first I'd like to say thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us out here. You are fun and very interesting to listen to. I really enjoy your music. I am starting on my learning music journey much later in life than normal (I'm an old fart) and even though your young, yet very talented, my question is what would you say helped you achieve your skills in a way that meant your success at learning this instrument? I enjoy the ambient song Moth by you very much, would you mind sharing the bass tab to that with me? Or is that something you would not have someone else learn to play? Again, it's a real treat to experience your talent! Merry Christmas btw!🎄
No not at all, we’re still together, he’s just home for Christmas. In fact recently he’s in a much better place than ever, we’ve been helping him get on track. Don’t worry :)
If you think 80s gothy chorus bass tones aren't used anymore, you need to listen to some 21st century goth, some of us are still using that kind of tone.
Regarding criticism: Someone mouthing off about the way someone dresses, speaks, moves, talks etc isn't criticism at all, it's bullying.
Some people are just knobs, and it's the unfortunate side effect of the anonymous online world.
Cheers for the Q&A Cici, looking forward to the next one.
Well said Tim! Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it :) I enjoyed making it! Will have to do another at some point!
Cici.. Well I love you and your music.. I recently listened to the live RUclips of the Dave Simpson trio. I love the whole thing especially your explosive bass playing.. The powerhouse right at the centre of the band..... In fact you've inspired me to return to the rock scene and form my own west country band. I'm an experienced guitar player (age 71) that also loves bass guitar, especially in your hands.. If I can get a bass player down here in your league I'd be over the moon.
Rock on lady. I loves ya!!! 😊George....
Ahh wow, that’s amazing to hear!! Thank you so much George, enjoy :)
Merry Christmas! 🎁
This year I made muffins, but I can only share them with you all digitally!!!⬇️
🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
Cici,.... You are from Planet Earth.
That’s the best way to answer :) although I do feel like an alien here a lot of the time, I think that’s a common feeling though! 😂
@@CiciVonStrangelove We are all made from space dust Cici. Have a Great Christmas & a Fantastic New Year. You and all of your Family.
@@TheGAZGUNThank you so much, you too! :)
Will the amazing trio be going on tour soon
I feel that way to but then I'm ADHD so suffer with so many problems, can I just say your bass playing is really really good I see to many shite bass players these days so it's refreshing to find a decent one ✊
I can’t believe the way this started putting yourself out there was wholesome. Your videos show a powerhouse that any band would benefit from!! Cool to see good stuff, I was tired of seeing cover videos, but girl your definitely something pretty special!!!
Thank you so so much!! That means a lot :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove at first sight your a kickin, head banger with crazy finger and pick technique, your outfits are usually very loud. So when this video opens up with a very human, and vulnerable “cici” it was a relief! Your a breathe of fresh air in a world of monotonous decay! I hope you get everything you want in life and more, simply because I believe you’ll pay it forward and help everyone around you! Your a true talent, no low cut shirt and stuff in your videos. If I have a daughter I want to show her cici, cici shows you can be a woman and just be talented, and not be on a fans only!!!!
@@albertpavone4840 I’m so happy to hear that, that’s really important to me! Thank you so much :) All the best to you and yours!
You're very beautiful and play great BassCiciBass !
Boomtown rats pianist played in pyjamas! For a 📹 🎥
Greetings from "across the pond" from Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Enjoy your openness and your playing. Have a Grand Holiday. Keep the music coming!. ✌️❤
Merry Christmas Cici that was a great Q+A thank you for taking time to make this video I had a great time. Have a great Christmas 2023 and a wonderful new year
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it :) have a great Christmas and new year!
Have a great Christmas, Cici ❤
Thank you Ian, you too! ❤️😊
I couldn't agree with you more about putting bass inside a box. I am glad you said that. I have been told many times "that isn't how a bass is suppose to be played." You have inspired me to move forward with my music the way I hear it in my head. Thank you for the inspiration, and willingness to express that bass is not a limited instrument.
You too, Cici! 😎🎶🎄
Love your playing, your look and everything about you. Ignore the stupid comments from idiots that have nothing better to do with their lives.
Luv ya C .. merry Crimbo 🎉
Merry Christmas Del! :)
Great stuff Cici!! Hope you have a happy Christmas 😊❤
Thank you so much! Have a lovely Christmas and new year 😊❤️
Brains behind the beauty and talent. 👏👍👌
Thank you so much :)
You are awesome! You are you and thats all that matters
35:48 yay my question 😮😄
Have a good Christmas and thank you for the answer :) from a drummer to a bass player🤣
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, I hope your home is back in good order from your flood back way when - No question really, just sending Good Vibrations from Arkansas USA . . .
This first foray of Q&A was incredibly candid. It not only highlights Cici the musician, but features the human being behind the bass. You're responses were sincere, and did satisfy the most curious aspects of who you are. I am looking forward to what 2024 will produce as far as a release of your new project. I am not a religious person, so I prefer to say...happy secular gift giving day! Enjoy all the festivities the year's end provides, and I wish you abundant health, and continued success in every endeavor you pursue. Cheers!
Thank you so much Alex :)
Love the way you look you are ..intensely beautiful! Sayeth the lord!❤ 🇬🇧❤!! @CiciVonStrangelove
I enjoyed this video. Especially the music.
Thank you so much :) I’m glad you enjoyed it
@@CiciVonStrangelove I think you have a very good personality for talking about things too. Rare to have both. Thanks
38:08 Brilliant photo, Cici. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned for 2024. For clarification, the second half of the handle I use on IG and here, is an alternate spelling of ‘Parksy’, a nickname I’ve had almost as long as I’ve been playing the guitar (15 years this past November, having started playing shortly after my sixth birthday). Have a great festive season, and stay safe!
I think your right about criticism.critism is good when its said in a way to encourage an idea.
You do so well answering randomly questions!!
Haha thank you!! I’m really glad to hear that, always hard to tell how it comes across :)
Grumble Grumble pyjamas, grumble grumble dressing gown 🤣
Ignore all the idiots, if you want to rock the Harry Potter dressing gown in your vids - you do it!!
We all love the great content you put out - keep being unique, keep being you, and keep being awesome 🤘
15:10 hell yeah lol what a sick answer! 😂 I totally agree with you by the way; life is too short to feel too ashamed of things we enjoy, but it’s always fun to hear about the music people like that they might hide from others. I definitely have some songs from childhood media that I hold near and dear.
Merry Christmas, Cici! 😁
You answered questions i difi have the nerve to ask, you are never boring, my daughter Holly and i love and respect you. Holly asks if you tried double bass. Love and care for you and your loved ones, Rodge and Holly xxxxx ❤️
Thank you for everything this year, beautiful and talented lady. Have a cool Yule! 💙
Thank you so much Gavin, glad to have you around! Merry Christmas 😊
Awesome answers from the variety of questions. It's wonderful to see your passion being super high, hearing your thoughts on things from your career and love for music. Btw, I think your hair colours were inspired by Corey Taylor's hair from Slipknot's Vol. 3 era. I could be wrong! lol Have a great Christmas!
Love your answers re criticism. The destructive kind has crippled me in the past (and still am struggling to an extent). Bless you Cici -keeping doing what you’re doing.
Thanks so much Russ, really sorry to hear that, I know how that feels! Loads of love to you from all of us here, thank you for everything you’ve taught me :)
Happy Christmas ❤
You too! :)
Merry Christmas CiCi! Thank you for answering my question 😅 I am similar with foods and once had a period of time where I was keeping gallon jars of kimchi on hand 🥬
Merry Xmas. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! Have a lovely Christmas and new year :)
Great video and thanks for answering my question 🙂
Have a fantastic New year, love the snowman cup,,
Thank you so much! Same to you :)
It was a blast listening to your answers and thoughts. Now I like you even more ;) Excited of what’s to come. Merry Christmas and all Freedom and Happiness!
Was hoping to have seen my question somewhere in there (mine was asking what some of your favourite Sound Like episodes you’ve done with Anderton’s are and what artists would you want to do in the future) but hopefully it’ll appear in another one of these if you decide to do it, loved hearing all these responses though. Love your playing, Cici, happy holidays and much love from Canada
Be you Be happy all you need to know. Merry Christmas great video.
Great answers! I had to comment bc I have the SAME health anxiety with new foods! My anxiety always peaks after I eat something new or that I haven’t had in a while. Anyway, anxiety is a bummer. Love your videos!
Aww no! I can completely empathise with you there. The feeling is horrible, including the brief placebo ‘reactions’ 🤣 I hope it gives you some respite, always happy to talk if you want any reassurance or someone to relate to :) Thank you so much, merry Christmas!
@@CiciVonStrangelove you’re so right about the placebo reactions. 😂😂👎👎 I’m doing better after being prescribed an SSRI - it’s helped control my anxiety to the point where I think “this is how you all walk around each day? Not worrying about anything?”
Have a wonderful Christmas Cici! Thank you for the amazing bass inspiration - in the past 15 months or so I have bought two new bases as a result of watching you. I got the same Ibanez Acoustic you got, and more recently I finally got an Ibanez Soundgear and I could not love either of them more! Looking forward to more videos in the new year and am so excited for your new band!
Merry Christmas
Have a super Xmas!🙂
Thank you so much! You too :)
Paris. 1890. Birth of jazz.
See you there!
Good choice! :)
I had a great laugh at Dave's question 😂😂😂. I wasn't expecting it!!!
Aweome video Cici! Lots of cool info there. Congrats on the band, I am excited to hear that.
Thanks for answering my question. I love all your originals, but Strangelove is one of my favorite jams of yours as well. Cosmic Cruise also.
Just a heads up, the audio cuts out at 36:10, during the clip of you playing the fretless bass. Then it comes back on when you start answering questions again (37:06)
Thanks for all the awesome music, and photographs this year. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. Really looling forward to see what awesome thing you do in 2024! 🤘🤘
Thank you so much Jeff, and thank you for all your support, it really does mean the world to me and I’m glad to know you! :) Thanks for the heads up, I actually had to mute that part because RUclips decided to demonetise my entire hour long video just for that tiny clip!
Have a lovely Christmas and new year 😊
@@CiciVonStrangelove Oh that's what you were talking about, why this video was delayed, got it. Thanks Cici! Also, sorry for the duplicate comment on FB, I was just being lazy. 🙂
@@jeffschmidt4 no worries at all! I’m going to duplicate my reply there too anyway, because it’ll help people see why it was muted 🤣
Merry Christmas, hope you and yours have a wonderful time👍
Thank you so much, you too! :)
Your answer to my question was exactly as I thought it would be:) It is one of my favourite songs as well. Merry Christmas and Happy New year.
Awesome! Great question :) thank you so much, same to you!
Happy Holidays Cici!
Stopped the video basically right away. What’s the handpan music in the background? I need it right now ☺️☺️☺️ I played handpan once and it’s endlessly meditative. I could play and listen to it for hours. 🙏
It’s this :) a lovely lady called That Handpan Lady is also going to be doing some backing tracks for me :) - ruclips.net/video/APLbjdRu4ag/видео.htmlsi=Lr9EDI0DUXgReApU
Man, I missed out...but my big question would have been: You look as though you would be right at home in a metal or more alternative band, do you have any aspirations to do something along those lines in the future? Cheers, Cici 😁
PS: wow...so with you on the food related health anxiety, I have diverticulosis, so I have to be super careful about what I eat and if I'm away somewhere and eat the wrong thing it could be disastrous
Funny you say that! Metal is actually my favourite genre to play, because it’s where I have my roots (started playing because of Paul Gray from slipknot).
One of my first bands was actually prog metal band, I was with them from age 14 to 18. You can still find us all over RUclips (and a couple of TV things 😂), called Aramantus.
I’m also in the process of setting up my own prog metal band called Von Strangelove, something I’ve wanted to do for about 10 years now, but kept having other commitments. So I’ve decided I’m just going to put my foot down and actually do it now, really pleased with how it’s turning out :) (still doing the trio of course!!)
Really interesting to hear about that, thank you for taking the time to share, be safe!
@@CiciVonStrangelove That's awesome, so glad to hear you're doing something in a genre that you love. I'll definitely have a look at your old outfit as well, thanks for the reply. 😉😎
Brilliant Q & A, thank you!
The bass player in my band has owned a Wal bass for 40 odd years, and he has a story about meeting the owner of the company!
He lives near Louth so not too far from Dave!
Ahh wow that’s amazing! I’m curious :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove Next time you’re in the Louth area, I’ll see if I can get him to bring it to the show. Wish I’d realised when we played Badgerfest this year!
@@richarddrakes619 awesome!! Thank you so much :)
I drink lemon tea with earl grey ... and it tastes as good cold as hot ,,,hehehe.... have a wonderful christmas and a great new year and keep up the videos they are great
I like your style haha! Thank you so much, you too! 😊
Thanks for answering my question about the "long hair problem," I guess I'll just have to get used to it. 😑😑😑
Merry Xmas!
To me tone is definitely a thing that you can be influenced by like you said but its also a gigantic rabbit hole. It may be better to worry less about copying tones and more about studying the playing style of your idols
Awesome video Cici. Really insightful as ever. All the best with the band project … and everything else in the New Year 🎉
Thank you so much Graham! Glad you liked it :) Same for you! All the best for 2024
@@CiciVonStrangelove … and considering switching to Lightroom … think I’ve outgrown Apple ‘Photo’ 😁
Love your solo music Keep it up and thank you one question what back round music was playing in this vid thanks
Seriously ❤❤😅
Merry Christmas Cici!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas! 😊
Flatwounds? You could try Thomastik Infeld Jazz flats - super pliable and compliant. If you hate the flatwounds which feel like they could hold up a suspension bridge, give these a try because these are pretty much the opposite. Merry Christmas!
Haha brilliant description! Thanks so much for the suggestion, I’ll definitely give them a go, sounds perfect :) merry Christmas!
Happy new year!
Happy new year :)
I don't know if you have a day job or not, but what other type of employment you would have pursue? Merry Christmas! Great Q&A.
I like your hair, it looks like an Ibanez GRG220PA-RLB
Haha awesome!! Thank you very much :)
oh, Merry Christmas,,,,just recieved a new Bass ..
Hi Cici, Merry Christmas. Have you ever seen footage of Michael Manring playing his song 'the enormous room' with his zon bass? I think it could be of interest to you :)
Hey! Merry Christmas :) I haven’t, but will check it out! Thanks so much
PJ Way
Oh wow, a fellow scoliosis person! I was diagnosed when I was 17 and already had 30+ curve, had to wear a corset for 1.5 years. It kept the curvature from getting worse while I was still growing, but it didn't really fix it (my sister was diagnosed at the same time, but she's 7 years younger, so she wore that shit for years, and now her spine is pretty much straight). Playing with a strap can feel awkward if I don't pay active attention to my posture, so I might try that strap you recommended.
Ahh sorry to hear that! I was diagnosed at 14 and had a 42 degree curve at the time, thankfully I haven’t really grown much since then and it hasn’t gotten any worse now I’ve stopped growing haha! They recommended I just leave it if it’s not bothering me aesthetically, since it doesn’t cause me too much pain most of the time (certain things to cause it to hurt though). Interesting to hear it pretty much straightened your sister’s back!
Out of interest, are your ribs also twisted almost diagonally? Mine are and it makes chairs pretty uncomfortable so wondered if you had the same problem!
@@CiciVonStrangelove I don't think my ribs are "twisted", but they are off diagonally. My chest and back are asymmetrical, but they kinda just follow the curve of my spine, I'd say an x-ray of my rib cage would look okay if you just tilted your head, haha. So thank fully it's not something that's anatomically in the way, it's just that it can hurt if I maintain the wrong posture for long, and in certain situations (like while carrying stuff) I tend to lean into the wrong postures if I don't pay attention.
Great Q&A. Interesting that Paul Gray was your influence to start playing, mine was the other Paul Gray (of the Damned and Eddie and the Hot Rods) totally different styles, but also a great bass player and a thoroughly lovely chap. One question; Mrs B wants to know what's on your dressing gown? 😁
Ahh brilliant! That’s awesome :) It’s the Hogwarts express and platform 9 3 quarters from Harry Potter!
@@CiciVonStrangelove ahh there we go, Mrs B thought there was something wizardy and steamy on it, so that explains all. Thank you. Enjoy your Christmas break, looking forward to 2024, I want to see you rocking nature with a little Bass magic 🎸👍🤘
I started on a white sr300 😅
I missed sending in questions but do you approach bass differently for a trio than other bands? If so, what do you change/do to fill in under the guitarist when they go to solo, or do you keep it the same? I’ve begun playing bass with a trio (first time) and the guitarist tells me he’d like more under the guitar when he solos. Different pedals, (octaver, distortion, chorus, delay) playing more notes/fills etc?
Hallo Cici the tea that can heal is Macha tea. I wish you the best 💗✌️
@@giannibiancocircus Thank you so much! :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove Thanks for answering me. Nice video from Paris. Up with the bass. When I was 19 I had a Marshall supawah and fuzz like you do. Seeing you on stage made me remember the old times 1969 and remember my plexy 100 with a 67 Fender p bass that was roaring with Rotosounds. The head and pedals were stolen, f..k. take care and be happy ps: Circus 2000 on youtube❤️✌️
I've seen the video Why Do You Play Bass The Way You Do?
Not too long ago, either.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to be as specific as I wanted and needed to be about my question. The text kept being really stupid, after I typed so much in for the question lol
A more specific question, now that you've said that you give the song what it needs: How do I learn to understand what a song needs, as a bassist?
Also, it was really fascinating hearing all of the other questions with you answers. I suppose Dave Simpson is appreciating time away from you while you continue these other projects...while still interacting with them. Sounds like a very classy shit talker hahaha
Maybe if using flats, down tune a couple of semitones to reduce the tension. D standard's kinda cool anyway.
On your point about not worrying about not wanting to play all the time- what's your opinion about how, though I want to learn and am learning to play guitar, I have no real desire to play any songs?
In my opinion, if you want to learn to play guitar and you’re enjoying it, then keep learning what you want to and what you enjoy. If playing songs isn’t a part of that then so be it. You’re clearly getting something else from it and that’s the important thing
Hello Ms CiCi, do you prefer using 10" , 12" , 15" or a combination of speakers in your stage rig?
Where are you from in the UK? Trying to place your accent and failing miserably!
I’m from near Worcester :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove Cheers Cici - yep.. I had you pegged as further North 🤣 Happy Christmas 🤟🏻
@@CiciVonStrangeloveYou are spicy like the Worcester Sauce. I bet you would go well with egg and chips!
Oh my god I agree with the heating thing, not anxieties really I just like putting things in the microwave
Haha I don’t blame you! Heating the food actually isn’t part of the anxiety thing for me, it actually does stop the allergic reaction from raw fruit :)
17:40 my cat's legs when its food time
Speaking on your anxiety, have you ever tried CBD? (I don't really know if it's legal in the UK), but it's done wonders for my fiance and I, who both have pretty heavy anxiety issues. Her doctor actually suggested it to her.
Also, Merry Christmas!
What is the music playing in the background?
Hey Cici, have you tried wearing the strap around your waist ala Steve Albini? I expect with scoliosis this may be beneficial in terms of health/longevity.
@@cjsinclair864 good shout! thank you :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove I'll be curious how you find it! as a drummer I have no practical opinion.
Been digging your vids, your obvious love for music inspires.
@@cjsinclair864 Ahh thank you so much, it really means a lot to hear that! Glad you’re enjoying them :)
Just a question: Have you ever played a fretless bass?
Yep :) - ruclips.net/video/o80NMvvy7uI/видео.htmlsi=Qa9Kq8XXRI_AUXEZ
@CiciBass thank you for answering. Also, I left a comment for the ancestry thing am I somewhere in the ballpark
@@ov6021 loved reading your estimate! :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove thanks
is that backing music just some copyright free stuff or is it from an old adventure pc game? it gives me nostalgia hints but can't pinpoint...
It’s copyright free, but I feel the same way which is why I chose it 🤣
@@CiciVonStrangelove I think it sounds similar to the soundtrack of "Quern: Undying Thoughts". Great game btw check it out
I love u 😘😘😍🖤😍🖤😍🥰
Frankly to just to dumb down where her ancestry is from, she has one british parent who probably has the german and Scandinavian heritage, and that could be her mom and then has one armenian parent probably her dad I mean a quick Google search her last name is hyphenated being powell-melkonian so there
Haha I wish it was that simple, but my dad did an ancestry test and got the Scandinavian and German, but he’s the one who looks like me with the dark skin and more eastern features 😂 Also the Melkonian is only in my name on Facebook because it made my profile easier to find (and was a nod to that piece of heritage)
My mum has never done a DNA test but she is more north European looking.
On various websites I’ve had results ranging from
Italian
Armenian
Spanish
North African
Russian
German
British
Irish
Scandinavian
Finnish
Icelandic
But no one website seems to match up 😂
@@CiciVonStrangelove well thanks for answering that
@@ov6021 no worries at all! It’s a fascinating subject, maybe one day I’ll have a definitive answer :)
@@CiciVonStrangelove hopefully
@@CiciVonStrangeloveyou are you, perfect as you are. It really doesn’t matter what your ancestors were, it matters what you are. Wish the world would learn to stop judging based on looks, heritage, religion etc. stop judging and just love one another. Side not I’ve done 2 dna tests, I’m apparently more British than Brits are. 80% from United Kingdom. Never been but would love to visit.
Hi CiCi, first I'd like to say thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us out here. You are fun and very interesting to listen to. I really enjoy your music. I am starting on my learning music journey much later in life than normal (I'm an old fart) and even though your young, yet very talented, my question is what would you say helped you achieve your skills in a way that meant your success at learning this instrument? I enjoy the ambient song Moth by you very much, would you mind sharing the bass tab to that with me? Or is that something you would not have someone else learn to play? Again, it's a real treat to experience your talent! Merry Christmas btw!🎄
Are you and Dave still together? I haven't seen you in his channel and his songs all seem alot sadder now.did you two breakup?
No not at all, we’re still together, he’s just home for Christmas. In fact recently he’s in a much better place than ever, we’ve been helping him get on track. Don’t worry :)
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If you think 80s gothy chorus bass tones aren't used anymore, you need to listen to some 21st century goth, some of us are still using that kind of tone.
Bass sounds better with fingers rather than a plectrum, IMHO.
You are so sweet, YOU MAKE MY TEETH HURT-LUV CA USA
your so young, fuck everyone else...Just do it
How does it feel to be more popular than Taylor Swift???
are you single because you are a beautiful lady 🇬🇧🌹❤️♥️
Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?...
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas :)