Bass play-through of “Promises,” breaking down the interplay between the verse groove and the more melodic runs in the chorus. A look at how the part supports the vocal melody without competing with it.
Category: Updates
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We’re No Gentlemen – Reflection (bass play-through)
A technical walkthrough of “Reflection,” covering the tone and phrasing decisions across the song’s dynamic shifts, plus how the low end is voiced differently between the verses and the bridge.
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The Bredren – Cali Livin (bass play-through)
A run-through of “Cali Livin,” focused on the groove pocket that drives the song and the small rhythmic variations that keep repeated sections from feeling static. Includes a note on right-hand technique for the sustained groove passages.
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5 Seconds of Summer – Teeth (bass cover)
A modern pop-rock cover, working through the tight, punchy bass part that drives “Teeth” and the tone choices that keep it sitting well against a heavily produced track.
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The Bredren – Break Me (bass play-through)
Play-through of “Break Me,” covering the phrasing choices in the verses and how the bass locks in with the drums through the more aggressive sections. A look at how tone shifts between the quieter and heavier parts of the arrangement.
Check out Danny’s YouTube channel for more run-throughs, tutorials, and bass technology videos.
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Music Video feat. Danny Knapp on Bass
Tis’ the season! Kitty Antix released her new music video, “Pennywise Part II”, featuring Danny Knapp as the bass player and fellow spooky clown, ‘Twisty’. Watch the full length video and comment on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Al2QASBb11E
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We’re No Gentlemen back to live shows
We’re No Gentlemen headlined their first post-quarantine performance with a live audience on Saturday, October 16th with their new guitarist Alex Messano. WNG wishes to thank to all the misfits for coming out to support.
Photo by @hey_its_katy_
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Kitty Antix Video Shoot
Danny was on location late into the night shooting a new music video with Kitty Antix for her song, “Pennywise”. Danny played the part of an infamous killer clown (that happens to play bass). Photos by EmmaLee Mang.
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The Bredren – “Already Gone” live
Recently discovered some footage from a live performance with The Bredren in 2018, playing our original song, “Already Gone” at Slide Bar in Orange County, CA
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The Nguyen Twins – “Fearless” live
So proud to work with The Nguyen Twinz and their band. They just recently released the live video for our performance of “Fearless” at the OC Fair.