Daft Punk "Get Lucky" features Nathan East on Bass
Mon, 04/29/2013 - 2:47pm
Daft Punk's new single "Get Lucky" is huge right now. Everywhere you look, people are talking about the electronic producers' collaboration with Nile Rogers (Chic) and Pharrell (the Neptunes) - it's even earned them a #1 hit in the UK, their first ever. But missing from the conversation is the fact that Nathan East is the man who layed down that funk fueled bass line. Maybe it's because he's so modest, or because he didn't appear in the now infamous video that first appeared on SNL. Either way, it's a big deal to be involved with this - so we reached out to Nathan with some questions about collaborating with the elusive robot-men known as Daft Punk.
Daft Punk's new single "Get Lucky" is huge right now. Everywhere you look, people are talking about the electronic producers' collaboration with Nile Rogers (Chic) and Pharrell (the Neptunes) - it's even earned them a #1 hit in the UK, their first ever. But missing from the conversation is the fact that Nathan East is the man who layed down that funk fueled bass line. Maybe it's because he's so modest, or because he didn't appear in the now infamous video that first appeared on SNL. Either way, it's a big deal to be involved with this - so we reached out to Nathan with some questions about collaborating with the elusive robot-men known as Daft Punk.
Nathan East Live with Fourplay - "3rd Degree"
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 5:16pm
Drummerworld has published this excellent video of Nathan East playing with his band Fourplay, which also consists of Bob James on keyboards, Chuck Loeb on guitar, and Harvey Mason on drums. Needless to say, this is a group of serious musicians. But don't let that fool you - they still know how to have a good time. Check out this performance recorded live at the Leverkusener Festtage in Germany last year: not only do they make it look easy, but you can tell they're deep in the pocket and having a blast. Pay close to attention to Nathan's call and response with Bob James... that's how it done folks! The tune was written by guitarist Chuck Loeb, which he calls "The 3rd Degree" in honor of himself being the 3rd guitarist to play with the group (previous guitarists were Lee Ritenour and later Larry Carlton). As Harvey Mason notes at the end, "I think he's the one!".
Blues Guitar Jam - Video Exchange Style!
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 12:44pm
Topics: Andreas Oberg, andy hall, bryan sutton, guitar, jason vieaux, Martin Taylor, nathan east, paul gilbert
For the first time ever in the history of ArtistWorks, each of our 6 guitar teachers have collaborated via Video Exchange™ for a blues guitar jam. That's 6 different players in 3 different countries across 2 continents all jamming on the same blues backing track: Martin Taylor (fingerstyle guitar lessons), Andreas Oberg (jazz guitar lessons), Andy Hall (Dobro lessons), Jason Vieaux (classical guitar lessons), Bryan Sutton (acoustic guitar lessons), and Paul Gilbert (rock guitar lessons).
Guitar Right Hand Tone
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 10:47am
Topics: bass, nathan east
In developing your bass technique, your right hand plays a major role. For example, the position of your hand can greatly alter your tone and open up sonic possibilities to alter your style. Just move your right hand toward the bridge and you’ll notice you get a much thinner, more percussive sound. It’s perfect for articulated funk and jazz lines.
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