MICHAEL MANRING - The Enormous Room

Produced by Marco Maggiore, this incredible Michael Manring's performance of "The Enormous Room" was recorded during "EURO GROOVE DEPARTMENT & MICHAEL MANRING Live @ Cantoni Theatre" concert
Monday november 3rd 2008.
AVAILABLE ON DVD ON:
m81production....
"I would like to dedicate the success of this concert to my Friend S.F. for his music and friendly brotherhood that lives on also after his tragic death in 2003."
Marco Maggiore

[@MrStrangeSensation]

This is easily one of the most impressive and hauntingly beautiful pieces ever written for the bass. Michael Manring is an absolute genius, every bassist should know his music.

[@k.c.lejeune6613]

I could listen to Michael tune his Hyperbass all day long!

[@DianaLopez-hb1yk]

I think MM's sensitivity and artistry is one of the rarely few that can make me move to tears, in a world filled with so much of itself and yet so empty, I so much appreciate to see a true soul

[@enemigodelsol]

I feel exactly the same way. Perfect description.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

When your bass is like a pedal steel guitar. So beautiful. Michael, an incredible person, who's music reflects his soul. Easily the nicest musician I have ever met.

[@davidartreides3932]

I've been listening too Michael Manning for years. I wish I had 1% of his talent and humility. This is beyond incredible.

[@SecondaryHomunculus]

This piece literally brings tears to my eyes. Manring is an absolute master.

[@TeamPhooz]

If you are ever sad, do not put this song on. I know what I am talkin about. One of my all time faves

[@applesauceman3555]

Every time a hear one of Manring's pieces its like a deep emotion comes out from the inner most secret part of my mind. :)

[@6lillium]

Still amazing after all these years....got to sit 10 feet away and watch MM play in a small club.A very kind and gracious man.

[@Rocko3837]

*absolutely speechless*...gives me goosebumps everytime :)

[@SignatureStampsFan]

This made me cry

[@RadityoPramAdi]

the definition of a virtuoso

[@TeamPhooz]

Not only is the song emotional, but watching it come through him just makes salty discharge come from my eye sockets. PERFECTION!

[@TheBoorkie]

Out of this world Perfection

[@jerdure]

Just the hyperbass tuning phase is already mind blowing ! For what follows it... well there are no words

[@kylemaducdoc]

michael manring is super underrated.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

I've seen a few people have replied to this, but none really answered your question - the bass starts out in Bb1-F2-Bb2-F3 - it's a piccolo tuned bass. However, between the Hipshot extenders and the bridge being able to also shift the pitch, I believe he changes tunings about 64 times in the song. However, if you have a fretted bass tuned Ab1-Eb2-Ab2-Eb3, then you might be able to play it, with a little creativity.

[@Cocorikot]

This is talent.

[@BallstixDizzruptor]

What a Legend...

[@vcp93]

This may be the best version of this song I've heard. Definitely the best live recording quality. (I'm with Ivan, just to 2:43. ; ) )

[@MattVenutiMusic]

I never tire listening to this.

[@racheljones5614]

What an amazing mind!

[@johnnyb357]

So beautiful and moving!

[@flourishsaxdminstrel4855]

Stunning art with the fretless

[@ManCaveStudio]

Very therapeutic

[@eddie51500]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@danielirvine7468]

Incredible!

[@scw6812]

I fxcking love this song. Amazing performance Michael.

[@Levintar]

beautiful beautiful song, love his bass!!!

[@mauriziosguotti1961]

Performance eccezzionale non ho parole.....complimenti..

[@jhsams1977]

Amazing Bassist! Saw him at the elbow room in Chicago a while ago

[@DonaldWaughmusic]

This is absolutely craaaaaaaaaaazy. Damn.

[@Johnnyfastfinger]

He is a God...

[@Thisisspacemusic]

how does he do this while he keeps changing the tuning!? What an amazing musician..he's in a league of his own!

[@Dream-Academy]

He uses mechanical drop tuning devices na dI believe also has a drop tune electronic foot pedal to boot.

[@lexica510]

He plays an instrument called the Hyperbass, made by Zon Guitars to his specifications.

[@mugglesmonster]

Drop tuners on the headstock and specially designed drop tuning bridge that gives him full access and capabilities to perform these pieces.

[@anointed01]

WOW!!!

[@charleslambiase5670]

he's just pure his soul

[@manuelnavarro7391]

Great, great, great and original bassman, one of my favourites!

[@Nazhror]

simply perfect

[@williammclauchlan2610]

B-E-A-UTIFUL.

[@JgHaverty]

I love his dynamics! Great playing!!!

[@jasuntipton5307]

Just beautiful!

[@w4r7]

Chills everytime. Thank you for the upload!

[@pietrozaffutomusic]

Big!

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

It has 4 special hipshot bass extenders and a specially designed bridge that can detune 2, 3, or 4 strings at a time, and he uses them in combination to change tunings for all different songs and throughout any given song he plays. And like J Rolla said, he uses at least 40 or so. You'd have to spend 10 Gs on one of these things :/

[@zuregina]

o melhor pra mim é ele...

[@anthrax411]

WORLDS BEST BASSIST

[@k.c.lejeune6613]

anthrax411 One of them. In my top 5 for sure. A few of my favourites are Michael Manring, Abraham Laboriel, Grant Stinnett, Marcus Miller, just to name a few.

[@paulwilliams5613]

Yup. I have one. And it totally fucks with my head, but it sounds fantastic.

[@ismaelmoreno3091]

preciosa canción es de la misma escuela de jaco ..música q transmite

[@AndreGonzalesOficial]

Marco! Can you reupload this, with a better audio/video resolution? Is it possible? Thanks for sharing this moment of Mr. Manring's grace, artistry and sensibility. We need more of that.

[@gereniax]

great! ^_^

[@briancollis1809]

he's playing a game I am completely unfamiliar with 0_o

[@ciaoatuttiquanti]

you are damn right

[@augustoalves9149]

the máster bass ,

[@zomhby]

cool

[@Fr3derick]

Awesome Grandma Mary

[@afterthought9]

Some new meaning now

[@LoCoGuitars]

Hearing the notes, when my guess he starts to play an open string, standard E with 16 droping possibilities. :-) One note tuning key drop, one note bridge drop, on all four strings.

[@Polderviolence]

He uses roughly 40 different tunings. Good luck.

[@wilky1189]

does anyone know what this bass is tuned/detuned to?

[@arturoaldana6964]

He aqui a un verdadero discipulo de Jaco Pastorius!!

[@CRothgeb]

Those are just muted plucks.

[@rockingbuddah]

skip to 2:43. jeezz