Danish bassist gets frank about her love of funk, work with prince and signature sandberg bass. If you witnessed danish bassist ida nielsen levelling the crowds at this years london bass guitar show, youll know what a huge asset she was to 3rd eye girl, the backing band which played with prince from 2014 until his tragic death last year. The real problem is these p2p bit torrent sites because the host of the site says they arent legally responsible, even though they really are. Ida nielsen also started playing as a teen, studying bass at the royal danish academy of music in the early 90s. Jan 28, 2020 02022020 is a palindrome date and also the name of the 5th solo album by danish bassist extraordinaire ida nielsen who in 2019 was voted amongst the top 10 bass players in the world in the annual music radar poll. Prince announces concert, 3rdeyegirl bassist ida nielsen. Bassist, composersongwriter and singervocalist from denmark, a. While she is best known for touring with prince and the new power generation, and princes four piece powerhouse rock band 3rdeyegirl, bassist singer ida nielsen is now celebrating her 3rd solo album turnitup with a world wide 2016 tour you can visit her website here to learn more about her tour and check out her bass skills in the video at the bottom.
She is a great bassist, look her up as ida funkhouser. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. However, with the addition of more transcriptions from rufus reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes pdf, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines, the evolving bassist is bigger and better than ever. Ida kristine nielsen,also known as bassida and ida funkhouser,is a danish bassplayer, composer and vocalist. This is based on seeing him live 5 times since 1982. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments. Perhaps best known for her work with prince, her funky bass lines have also attracted a passionate following of fans who know her by the nicknames bassida, and ida funkhouser. The 10 best bassists in the world right now musicradar.
I purchased this bass brand new a couple weeks ago. This edition will mark twentysix years in publication, as the industry standard for bass method books. Ida kristine nielsen, also known as bass ida, bassida, and ida funkhouser, is a danish bassplayer, composer and vocalist. A bassist, or bass player, is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass upright bass, contrabass, wood bass, bass guitar, synthbass, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Although her work with the late prince is obviously her best known. And when two major lowend forces like this decide to collaborate, you just know the endresult is going to be great. Princes new band talks prince the members of princes new band, 3rd eye girl, are from left, american drummer hannah ford, canadian guitarist donna grantis and danish bassist ida nielsen. From 19931998 she studied at the royal danish academy of music and finished her diploma with e bass as her major instrument. Ida nielsen announces new album and tour bass magazine. Perhaps best known for her work with prince, her funky bass lines have also attracted a passionate following of fans who know her by the nicknames bassida. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ida nielsen was the last bass player to be a part of princes the new power generation and a core member of his other backing band, 3rdeyegirl.
Cover photo by martin hutch i am often in awe by the universal nature of music to reach people around the world. Nielsen describes her music as a mixture of old school funk and hip hop with reggae and world music pop ups, ear catching melodies, and lots of bass. Ida kristine nielsen born 1975, also known as bass ida, bassida, and ida funkhouser, is a danish bassplayer, composer and vocalist. They meet in a chat room and despite appearances they discover they have much in common. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ida nielsen for bass players onlyfor bass players only. The only trades i would consider are 5 and 6 strings. Ida nielsen is a primary source of funk power in our time. Funknroll, speak on art official cage hitnrun phase 2 prince, 2015. Rhonda smith interview prince and jeff beck bass player 2019 winter namm. On this album ida invites us into a more intimate universe than her previous 4 with lots of softness and soul. Men, women, boys, and girls play bass, and this sub will show you them doing it. The fundamental material has been kept intact because classic concepts do not change. Bassist definition is a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass.
Bassist ida nielsen talks about her new solo album and what. She is known for being a member of several bands, such as belgian zap mama, danish pop rock band michael learns to rock, american funk band the new power generation, and funk rock trio 3rdeyegirl 2012present. Also a vocalist, nielsen got a call from princes manager in 2010 after the purple. Danish bassist ida nielsen, best known as a member of princes new power generation and 3rdeyegirl bands, but also an increasingly prolific artist in her own right. The denmark native moved from the rural countryside to becoming a global bass. His deeply melodic playing has provided depth to the music of an international cast of jazz players including vocalist caecilie norby, saxophonist read full biography. I saw the welcome to america tour and although she sounds good she was the least impressive bassist ive seen prince use imho. Mar 19, 2015 andy fraser, who helped write the rousing rock anthem all right now as a teenager when he was the bassist for the british rock band free, died on monday in temecula, calif. I thought this was such a cool date that i wanted to do something else so i made a chill album, she says. Lars danielsson is one of the top jazz bass players in sweden.
Rufus says, the responsibilities of the jazz bassist are astronomical. Princes new band talks prince the san diego uniontribune. I have here a sandberg ida nielsen california v bass that is in the same condition in which i received it in. Fullalbum discounts, repeatcustomer deals and free demos. Ida nielsen demoing her toneprint for helix phaser. Ida neilsen princes bassist discussion in bassists bg started by peacefrog, apr 23, 2011. Former prince bassist ida nielsen releases solo album. That includes five solo albums since 2008, with her. Ida nielsen demonstrates her sandberg california signature bass. The release was inspired by the date february 2, 2020, and its numerical values. Prince played bass and everything else on that track but it was released as the time bassist. John adams, the awardwinning professional studio bass player is now online. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. It does come with a soft aged finish which is really more like soft relic.
Aug 24, 2016 although she hails from denmark, bass player ida nielsen has, for all intents and purposes, been a local musician these past several years. Stone love bass odyssey sees the keen groovesman reveal his secrets see the first episode on planet earth now. Privity was the steinberg virtual bassist 2 torrent. Mar 17, 2015 at the end of his set, prince turned the focus to welton, new power generation bassist ida kristine nielsen, and guitarist donna grantis on pretzelbodylogic. Online bass player custom created bass tracks bassist online. Prince guitarbattles his bassist ida nielsen youtube. Listen to your favorite songs from rock the bass by ida nielsen feat. Ida nielsen demos mayones minibasses, 3min30 1080p. May 02, 2016 rare footage of prince in a musical battle with his bassist ida nielsen, ending up with a complete surprise for the audience. Ida nielsen creating her discumbobuloveyoulong starjam loop on ditto x2. Were not about memes and bass faces were about laying down the low end.
Bassist ida nielsen talks about her new solo album and. Jan 09, 20 bands without a bassist discussion in the sound hound lounge started by tonedef, jan 9, 20. Bassist definition of bassist by the free dictionary. Ida nielsen is one dane who certainly knows how to bring on the funk. Feb 03, 2020 bassist ida nielsen may be known for her inyourface funk, but shes taking another direction on her new album, 02022020. Fotos fra koncerten pa fatter eskil er taget af michael b. The evolving bassist millennium edition is designed to take every player through. Sandor slash ida 1 hours and 33 minutes movie 2005 ida lives hard and fast with too much drinking and a string of boyfriends, sandor has very few friends and his mother insists that he practices ballet. Through the years since this book was first published, rufus began to feel that a major revision was needed.
Ida has been playing sandberg basses onstage for a long time, so it just feels right that she finally has a signature bass with them now. Singer, songwriter, solo and session bassist and member of the short list of elite bassists who held down a groove with prince, ida nielsen plays circles around more or less any other bassist we can think of. Although she hails from denmark, bass player ida nielsen has, for all intents and purposes, been a local musician these past several years. Free urself, b the best that u can b, 3rd apartment from the sun, nothing left to fear prince rogers nelson forever in my life email orgnote report post to moderator. Iconic music artist and multitalented entertainer, prince, along with his critically acclaimed group 3rdeyegirl, with bassist ida nielsen, announced today a special hitnrun concert in washington dc. She joined his band the npg in 2010 and started touring immediately after. Pages public figure artist ida nielsen videos bass jam. Albumstracks released with prince still lots of unreleased stuff. Bassist ida nielsen may be known for her inyourface funk, but shes taking another direction on her new album, 02022020. Ida nielsen is a danish bass player, multiinstrumentalist and composer who might be mostly known for the honourable task of holding down the low end for the legendary artist prince. She is known for being a member of several bands, such as belgian zap mama, danish pop rock band michael learns to rock, american funk band the new power generation, and funk rock trio 3rdeyegirl.
Her third solo album contains 14 incredible tracks covering everything from beautiful ballads to dynamic dance tunes with lyrics that are sassy, humorous, and catchy, enveloped in the delicious, funky bass riffs that nielsen is famous for. Her third solo album contains 14 incredible tracks covering everything from beautiful ballads to dynamic dance tunes with lyrics that are sassy, humorous, and catchy, enveloped in the delicious, funky bass riffs that nielsen. Apart from playing bass of course ida plays all the other instruments on the album. Ida has been playing the bass since she was 16 years old. Without john paul jones, led zeppelin wouldnt be the powerhouse that they are. Effing potulent cookware may reapply behind the chicly rentable file. California t bass, california v bass, basic bass, classic bass, custom bass, electra bass, forty eight bass, panther bass, sts guitar, florence guitar, california dc guitar, electra dc guitar, forty eight guitar. Bassist extraordinaire ida nielsen s newest solo album turnitup is a must own for anyone who loves a mixture of old school funk blended with hip hop, reggae and world music flavors. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from ida nielsen at the discogs marketplace. We live to get funky 2011 superconductor andy allo 2012 what if. They meet in a chat room and despite appearances they discover they. As a member of princes hornfueled funk band the npg and power rock trio 3rdeyegirl, nielsen spent more time in chanhassen than anywhere else, living out of a hotel near paisley park so she could be ready to rehearse at a moments notice. Official website of sandberg guitars german producer of guitars and bass guitars. April 2020 issue bass musician magazine, the face of bass.
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