In today’s episode, we dive into the track Scuttle Fish from The Devine King Project, Vol. 1. Learn how I tackled the time signature, and the opening slap bass riff. This track also features a saxophone solo by David Binney and it seriously shreds! In this episode Scott breaks down the track Scuttle Fish.Including his favorite solo from the entire album.How ... Show More
Oct 14
224- Mike Dirnt's Basses are INSANE
Even Green Day’s most famous bass parts come with a few surprises! Mike Dirnt takes Ian through his basses and rig, revealing which instruments he actually played on Dookie and Longview, demoing his beloved Gibson G3 and signature basses, and explaining how he gets that unmistaka ... Show More
35m 26s
Sep 24
222- The Legendary Bass Lines of Stu Hamm
Stu Hamm has spent his career making the bass do things you didn’t know it could do, from the explosive lines he played with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani to his unmistakable solo work. Ian and Stu revisit the lines that turned heads, and once Stu picks up a bass, you hear exactly w ... Show More
42m 6s
Aug 2024
Let's Talk Music with SHKOON [BONUS]
<p>Get ready to vibe with Shkoon! With the duo themselves, we’re breaking down their coolest tracks, what inspired them, and the meaning behind the music. Tune in for a deep dive into the sounds and stories that make Shkoon so special.</p>
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18m 4s
Aug 2022
Lofi Beats & The Circle of Fifths
<p>Kirk answers a crop of new listener questions on topics ranging from Steve Perry's vocal technique, Art Garfunkel's guitarmonies, the Carolina Crown's viral brass section warmup, Ram Jam's chaotic riffs, and how to explain complex music theory concepts to non-musicians.</p><p ... Show More
55m 23s
Feb 2021
Cross-Rhythms, Concept Albums & Dream Songs
<p>Time for the first Q&A episode of Strong Songs year three!</p><p>On this episode, Kirk digs into the mailbag for your questions on Jack White's guitar tone, Shabaka Hutchings' sax sound, 70s kitsch jazz, concept albums, drummers learning mallet instruments, Celtic sounds, "sav ... Show More
58m 5s
