Fortheloveofbass is een project van Ivo Schot. Sinds oktober 2015 brengt hij video’s uit waarop hij songwriters uit Nederland begeleid met niks meer dan een basgitaar en wat effectpedalen. Wij laten je eerst nog even de vorige twee video’s van dit waanzinnige project zien, waarvan de eerste met Nina June en de tweede (morgen) met Marlon Penn. En op 25 maart hebben we een clipprimeur, dan komt zijn derde video uit met Nienke Lohuis.
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As a musician and bass player, my greatest desire is to connect and communicate. In my opinion the best way to do this, is to play a good song. So, I’ve always been slightly envious of piano and guitar players. When a vocalist and instrumentalist perform a song together, there is an intimate connection. And this is something I’ve always wanted. But it has not been enough to make me abandon my main instrument: the bass guitar.
I love the bass in all her might. She is a dirty machine that can rumble, roar, grind, roll, slide and scream. As part of a band, she is the only instrument that has such a major rhythmic and harmonic influence. Being at the bottom puts you in the driver’s seat. This is powerful stuff!
Fortheloveofbass is an answer to all the above. It is the connection between vocalist and instrumentalist. It is the glorification of the low end. But most of all, it is about the challenge of making a good song work with just a bass guitar and an emphasis on the song. Ivo Schot
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Nina June is a Dutch artist whom I truly admire. She creates her work without comprise and absolute focus on the message she wants to convey. Moreover she is willing to go the extra mile for her work. For inspiration for her last tour she’s lived in a silent monastery for a week, and as I’m writing this, she is walking the famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. That is sheer commitment!
She has an impeccable eye for every single detail in a song and performance. That is why I’m truly so proud to have been able to create this live performance with her. Be sure to check out her website www.ninajune.com.