Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2021)

October was another huge month for bass videos. Here are the best of the best: the top 10 reader favorite videos of the month.

Which one is your favorite?

Ellen Alaverdyan: Penny Lane

1. Ellen Alaverdyan: Penny Lane

Ever since we first saw a video by Ellen Alaverdyan, we’ve been completely knocked out. This video is as impressive as any by the young bassist. Ellen simultaneously handles the bass and vocals on The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” in this clip.
Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Joni Mitchell: “Cantaloupe Island” and “River”

2. Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Joni Mitchell: “Cantaloupe Island” and “River”

Recorded in 2008 in Los Angeles, here’s Herbie Hancock, Bob Sheppard, Marcus Miller, Lionel Loueke, and Vinnie Colaiuta performing “Cantaloupe Island” and “River”. Joni Mitchell took the stage for the second song, and Marcus switched to double bass.
Mr. Big: Billy Sheehan’s Isolated Bass on “To Be With You”

3. Mr. Big: Billy Sheehan’s Isolated Bass on “To Be With You”

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Mr. Big’s “Lean Into It”, here is a very rare opportunity to hear Billy Sheehan’s legendary isolated bass tone on their Billboard #1 hit song “To Be With You”.
Kinga Glyk: Armando’s Rhumba

4. Kinga Glyk: Armando’s Rhumba

It is always great to see a new video from Kinga Glyk. In this clip, Kinga takes on Chick Corea’s “Armando’s Rhumba”.
Cory Wong: Assassin

5. Cory Wong: Assassin

Cory Wong has a new album coming out on October 29th. Here’s the band performing “Assassin”, from “The Paisley Park Sessions”. Sonny T is featured big on the tune, and he lays down a monster groove behind a band that is just on fire.
Victor Wooten: Pretty Little Lady Groove

6. Victor Wooten: Pretty Little Lady Groove

Here’s a great video from back in the day, taken from Victor Wooten’s “Super Bass Solo Technique” DVD. In this clip, Vic and the band get funky on “Pretty Little Lady”.
Julia Hofer: Top 5 Kool & The Gang Bass Lines

7. Julia Hofer: Top 5 Kool & The Gang Bass Lines

Julia Hofer has been bringing it with her “Top 5 Bass Lines” series. Here’s the latest, celebrating the bass lines of Kool & The Gang.
Alex Al: Bass Solo

8. Alex Al: Bass Solo

Alex Al is THAT DUDE. With a list of credits a mile long, every time we see Alex’s name on records we know we are in for a treat. Here he is performing solo at the EBS Booth at a past NAMM Show.
Yes: And You And I (Live)

9. Yes: And You And I (Live)

Here’s a great clip from Yes’s Youtube channel archives, featuring the band in a live performance at the Rainbow Theatre in 1972. This was the “Close to the Edge” tour, with the mighty Chris Squire on bass and backing vocals on “And You And I”.
Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez Band: “Ay Mama Ines” (Live at Jazz à Vienne 2021)

10. Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez Band: “Ay Mama Ines” (Live at Jazz à Vienne 2021)

Richard Bona joined with pianist Alfredo Rodriguez’s band for this live performance at Jazz à Vienne 2021. Here they are performing “Ay Mama Ines”, with Bona on bass and vocals.

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  1. Trey

    This is why no treble needs to stay! Look at the variety in that list. You are broadening EVERYONE’S horizons!