Melodic Fretless Bass Solo - 'Dawn'

[@DamianCoccio]

The final version of this song is on my album 'Waves of Spring': iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/damian-coccio/id940943695&app=itunes Discounted Full Discography : damiancoccio.bandcamp.com/ Hardcopy CDs: store.cdbaby.com/Artist/DamianCoccio Join my mailing list: electrifiedbass.net/damian-coccio-albums/

[@1848revolt]

Talk toe about how you tuned this. Sounds great. Tony Franklin himself talk to me into buying a fretless and it's one of the best pieces of advice I ever got.

[@joachimvanzoelen4236]

This is great stuff, Damian! Finally, amongst all of the speed freaks and show-offs, there's somebody who's actually able to make beautiful music with the wonderful instrument that is the fretless bass... Exquisite composition! Thanks for this.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Joachim van Zoelen, I appreciate you watching and your kind words. I am really glad you enjoyed it.

[@joshua2400]

couldnt agree more! Christ Jesus bless you, have a nice day

[@MasMas-io3ym]

The bass sound so soothing. I'm loving it.

[@DamianCoccio]

Mas Mas thank you!

[@mikerainham]

This is a haunting beautiful solo

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@long-timelistenerfirst-t-us2yy]

what a sound! you can really feel the soul of that instrument

[@jacquesprevert1902]

Oh,jesus....so underrated!!!great sound,great music,great musician...👏👏👏👏

[@DamianCoccio]

jacques prevert Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I am super glad that you enjoyed it.

[@deolindaleroy2020]

Most wonderfull bass solo i've ever heard. Divine Music

[@DamianCoccio]

Thanks so much. So glad the music resonated with you.

[@deolindaleroy2020]

to switch from 4 strings electric bass to fretless must be something intresting.. trying to..thank you for your wonderfull music

[@DamianCoccio]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@deolindaleroy2020]

:) it's impossible to do not stand hearing all this, your sounds are amazing! Trying to learn from You. Greetings from Italy

[@perrysar6931]

BRAVO!....FANTASTIC TONE AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Perry!

[@oldgoat381]

I needed to hear some gorgeous fretless as an inspiration to my latest composition and this is giving me so much

[@DamianCoccio]

Old Goat Excellent, that’s great to hear, thank you.

[@scottlewis1392]

Keep killing it brother. My first concert was Michel Manring and Jean Beaudin in Solvang Ca. We love your music and keep it coming. Your music is beautiful and infectious.

[@DamianCoccio]

Scott & Jaime Lewis thank you, so glad you enjoy the music.

[@dmccombe7]

Simply so nice.

[@DamianCoccio]

dmccombe7 thank you,

[@craigdamage]

Great tone. Fantastic atmosphere. The instrument is wonderful but it is the player that coaxes the beautiful tone out of her.

[@DamianCoccio]

craigdamage thank you very much.

[@pipupupi]

always incredible. Thank you for good tune.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you!

[@hahabass]

Good lord! That was fantastic.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you very much!

[@ChadGlassify]

Gorgeous music.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Chad.

[@ChadGlassify]

***** oh absolutely; i play bass but not as beautifully as you. I gotta get to work!

[@marlamorris1789]

wow. i agree with the below comments. i get very tired of people who play fast but have no soul. You have soul and really connect with what you are doing. You become one with whichever bass you are playing. BTY My bass looks exactly like that! It is a Zon too.

[@DamianCoccio]

Marla Morris thank you, Zon makes a very nice bass.

[@chetanaofficial]

I am in love.... with the music, of course.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the music!

[@chetanaofficial]

Hey thanks for replying.

[@pipipermusic]

Simply awesome, you have really inspired me to be more melodic in my playing, Thank you

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you!, so glad you found it inspiring!

[@Danthehorse]

Sweet melodies, beautifully played - and gorgeous Zon :)

[@DamianCoccio]

Danthehorse thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@davelloyd2203]

+Damian Coccio Thanks for posting this tune; it makes my soul smile. I also use Zon basses...in my opinion, the finest basses on the planet.

[@DamianCoccio]

+dave lloyd Thank you for listening! I do appreciate it.

[@thisjuice657]

Very smooth, and great tone.

[@DamianCoccio]

+MyJUICE Ltd. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@leandrosouza-ov1rd]

Very beautifull! Congratulations, I enjoyed so much!

[@DamianCoccio]

leandro souza thank you very much!

[@leandrosouza-ov1rd]

@@DamianCoccio You deserve!

[@narekchannel]

veeeeery soulful and nice!! Great job! Keep it up!

[@DamianCoccio]

+Narek Petrosyan Thank you very much, thanks for watching.

[@finndarce968]

The sonus is such a smooth bass!

[@thiagogomes2727]

very beautiful!

[@DamianCoccio]

Thiago Gomes thank you!

[@lynnbain3543]

Totally Amazing Just Got A Zon Next Time Have To Get The Fretless What A Sound & Your Playing Is Perfect

[@DamianCoccio]

Lynn Bain thank you so much enjoy your bass!

[@ericgajardob]

very nice melody, congratz and thanks for share it

[@DamianCoccio]

+Eric Gajardo Thank you and thanks for watching I do appreciate it.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank You Augusto Souza

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Augusto Souza

[@Mordred478]

Lovely as ever, Damian. Keep 'em coming.

[@DamianCoccio]

Tyrion Lannister Thank you!

[@mv9787]

Your sound is so beautiful. It comes from your fingers.

[@DamianCoccio]

m v thank you much.

[@OrestisFikos]

great bass player and gorgeous sound!

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Orestis

[@SomeFreakingCactus]

I love the tremolo.

[@josephbania4564]

Actually it's vibrato.

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

I like your stuff, it's artistic without being pretentious, it's coherent, the notes have purpose. Nice job again.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank You Jon, I appreciate it.

[@jazzbrew68]

Damian - this is hands down my favorite of all your compositions. So well played. I know I've accounted for a TON of the views on this video. LOL

[@DamianCoccio]

Eric Brewington thank you Eric! Much appreciated!

[@thiagotecnico]

the moment you change a minor chord to a major. awesome.

[@DamianCoccio]

+thiagotecnico Thank you much, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@julienarrijs]

GReat Bass, tone and song ! LOve it damian ! Have a great day my friend ! Much love from Belgium

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you julien arrijs . Thank you for watching and you please have a great day too my friend. I appreciate it.

[@gabrielmendivil2914]

¡Felicitaciones, Damian! Saludos desde Argentina.

[@DamianCoccio]

Gabriel Mendivil thank you!

[@arcvidelos8008]

Nice melody.

[@DamianCoccio]

+David Leclerc Thank you much

[@milestoneman500]

The next generation of Pastorious. Jaco would love the enhancement of his signature sound. Wonderful composition.

[@DamianCoccio]

+milestoneman thank you for watching and for the generous compliment!

[@stevesmith3990]

Fabulous, remember Jaco.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Steven

[@raonimm]

Very nice bass playing! you are awesome, man! how does anyone not like this? ha! figures... 0 dislikes! :D

[@DamianCoccio]

raonimmartins Thank you very much! I am working on a new version of it. this version needs a little update. Thanks for watching. Best, Damian

[@Naprauss]

Ciao Damian, ottimo lavoro, molto fantastico. Sto imparando Italiano. Cheers from Mexico I am unfretting my bass , it will be ready this week, I am looking for inspiration and your musicality is marvelous. I will look your work. Arrivederci

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Naprauss! So glad you enjoyed the music. take care, Damian

[@stefanolaguzzi]

I just bought it..... NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you very much Stefano!!!! I appreciate it!

[@pat8437]

Bought the bass?

[@DamianCoccio]

TheElephant he bought my album, I have 8 on iTunes.

[@hancyber]

Nice very michael manring things going on there...

[@threeleafflutes]

Pat Metheny on a bass. Loved it. Thanks

[@DamianCoccio]

+Stephen Meier Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@Somelights_NL]

Hello Damian, you're really doing good at fretless, you feel it. Please play some more fretless for us!

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you I will!

[@75318531]

Nice👍🏼

[@DamianCoccio]

A.K.M, Thank you!

[@zotodzml]

wow

[@DamianCoccio]

+정형윤 Thank you

[@locca1]

Damian, you are amazing bass player. i dig your stile. you should do some youtube lessons. I am sure many would be interested - especially on fretless bass.

[@DamianCoccio]

locca1 Thank you very much for watching and the positive comments. I appreciate it. Ive been doing some priviate lessons with folks but may do some lesson videos in the future. Great idea, thanks, Damian

[@zenotoffali3251]

veramente bravo... bello anche il basso ahahahha io provo ad andare avanti con il mio cort action

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Zeno

[@danieledanny9625]

e io col mio squier jazz che non suona così..

[@DamianCoccio]

+sharpacumen Grazie mille. L'ispirazione è stata una serie di esperienze di vita stavo pensando mentre la pesca durante una bellissima alba che mi ha dato la prospettiva.

[@grosano95]

Which strings are you using? Amazing tone and beautiful bass!

[@DamianCoccio]

+WBRos59 Thanks, I had some Sadowsky stainless strings on it at that time. Not for any particular reason, I just had an extra set and put them on.

[@pietrobarca]

+Damian Coccio Grande Coccio. Riesco quasi immaginare la tua 'albla

[@DamianCoccio]

+pietrobarca thank you very much!

[@senemorcaykalyoncu6369]

GR8 GR8 PLAYING...WONDERFUL...BTW, DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR PEDULLA PENTABUZZ ?

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you, I do not have the Pedulla anymore. That instrument had some special qualities though.

[@petercuyper]

so beautifull , is this only the sound of the fretless bas of do you use an effect ?

[@DamianCoccio]

Hello Hans, This is the sound of the base plus a little bit of stereo delay and reverb.

[@Glennquagmire1912]

you have to be the most underrated bassist ever... amazing skills! may i ask what amp and effects do you use?

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you! I used the Strymon Timeline in this video and its probably my favorite and most used effects pedal. I don't typically use and amp for videos, but here is a link to more information on my recording process: electrifiedbass.net/inside-look-at-my-youtube-video-production/

[@Glennquagmire1912]

ok, thank you, keep up the awesome music, you definitely earned a sub in my book.

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Tyrion Lannister, very much appreciated.

[@JulioCesar-hd5wh]

👍

[@markmaddox2259]

What kind of strings? Beautiful!

[@DamianCoccio]

+Mark Maddox hi, these were a set of Sadowsky blue stainless I had at the time.

[@ghussghunkk145]

great

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you

[@danielyang4947]

Great Play! What is the brand of that Bass? Where can I get one?

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you, this bass was made by zon guitars.

[@seanstiller7202]

Beautiful Damian! Are you using the Strymon Timeline in Addition to the Big Sky?

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you, at the time that I recorded this song I was often using the timeline and the blue sky together.

[@seanstiller7202]

@@DamianCoccio Thank you for confirming Damian :)

[@DamianCoccio]

strymon

[@GalleryBones]

awesome ! but where the hell do you find this kind of bass ? Zon bass are too rare !

[@DamianCoccio]

+Simon Lewis Seward Sorry for the late reply, I had this one made by Joe Zon @zonguitars.com

[@bassbelow1793]

Great composition! That first riff with the harmonics is so cool! Btw is it standard 5 string tuning or any altered tuning?

[@DamianCoccio]

+bassbelow Thanks so much. Yes this is standard tuning. Interesting you should ask as I am in the process of working on a new version for the 4 string bass using a drop tuner to get the low b in places.

[@bassbelow1793]

+Damian Coccio Thanks for the fast answer. A detuner that goes down to the low b....that sounds nice!

[@RJ-pv4sc]

How difficult is it transitioning from fretted to fret-less?I've been in love with YOUR exact sound in this video.. and is too hard to mimic on fret. Its like my heart curls to every note you play. The effects as well. I just only have been playing 4 string for about 3 years, but have been playing piano and guitar for much longer. I just don't have the fret board memorized which would be my concern here. thanks!

[@DamianCoccio]

+Robert Jarden Firstly, thanks for the kind words and for watching. The transition isn't terribly difficult, I think the most important thing is to get a fretless with lines to you can train yourself where things are on the neck, then to let go of playing visually and play using your ears to get the pitch. You have to stick with it and expect it to take a couple years of practice before it starts to come easier.

[@RJ-pv4sc]

Awesome, such a great response, thank you. And anytime! I once again can't stress how amazing and melodic this sounds. Is there a certain genre of music this is? For I tried looking for that too, for I just can't get enough and its hard to find videos like this. And yeah I'd def give it years to come.

[@DamianCoccio]

+Robert Jarden I'm not sure what genre this is, but there is a new album I just released on the 15th, and there is the album before that that this song is on. All this kind of feel. You can see them here: electrifiedbass.net/albums/

[@markmaddox2259]

Man, I just over that sound, but can't get it with pickups and strings combos I have tried on my fretless. That sort of spring sound like on Paul Simon's Graceland. Is that a flanger?Your playing is inspiring!

[@markmaddox2259]

Meant to say Love that sound...

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you Mark, so glad you enjoyed! It's a dual digital delay with a touch of modulation.

[@hexyko4850]

Reminds me of Mick Karn

[@cidandtheghosts8998]

good job! Beautiful sound, did you use some effect?

[@DamianCoccio]

cidzera Thank you! Yes I did, I used the Strymon Timeline.

[@rizzbot7613]

What type of reverb are you using? Sound beautiful man

[@DamianCoccio]

+Rizz Bot thank you, that is is +Strymon Timeline. It's the best sounding delay I've found. Thanks for watching. They have a new simpler one called the Dig too Btw.

[@rizzbot7613]

+Damian Coccio Thanks

[@TH-bl9gg]

That's beautiful, what settings are you using on your strymon? What kind of amp are you using? And are you going into a computer?

[@ggquintanilha]

Strings Tapewound?

[@DamianCoccio]

Hi Gustavo, these are round wound stainless steel.

[@pat8437]

Do the rounds damage the graphite?

[@pat8437]

Do the rounds damage the graphite?

[@pat8437]

What materials are the bass made of?

[@DamianCoccio]

The body was swamp ash with a Bubinga top and a graphite neck.

[@dineybass4637]

que pedal vc esta usando?

[@DamianCoccio]

Claudiney Bass Strymon Timeline

[@cleciobbsom4314]

Tem como vc mandar as cifras

[@threeleafflutes]

hi: what amp and settings did you use on this piece? thanks

[@DamianCoccio]

+Stephen Meier Hello, this was recorded direct and used the strymon timeline delay for effects. Thanks.

[@cleciobbsom4314]

Manda as notas usadas

[@nickjonathan4043]

Hey, do you play this in standard tuning?

[@DamianCoccio]

Hello , Yes this is in standard BEADG tuning.

[@shadowspector3611]

Why would anyone NOT want to play a fretless? Like the tone, but all the while I couldn't help wondering what that piece would sound like sans delay and reverb...

[@DamianCoccio]

It would sound very dry and the long spaces between phrases would feel empty. The piece was written to be played with a long decay; the signal chain I use is part of my instrument.

[@terrystyles4316]

Damian Coccio I wouldn't change a thing about your setup, it's a gorgeous tone that I envy as a bass player. :)

[@DamianCoccio]

Thank you!

[@Remmiq]

Alj

[@dmacrolens]

[@SBW98]

Promote your video dude. You deserve more views!

[@DamianCoccio]

AuTax Thank you very much. I will, thanks for the kind words.