Fontaines D.C. - "A Hero's Death" Bass Cover

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So, here is an easy one, and a fantastic song. "A Hero's Death" from Fontaines D.C.. From their 2020 album, "A Hero's Death." Yep, the bass line is just one note, D. I love the tension it creates and how it supports the guitar chords Dm-A-Dm-Bb. Minimalism at its best! (Recorded outside on a beautiful late Spring day as my house is under some construction. Cameo by my dog Trevor.)
As for one note bass lines (referred to as "pedal notes") sometimes that is all you need. Here is a fantastic video from Mark of TalkingBass.net discussing "The Beauty of the 'One Note Bass Line'" • The Beauty Of The "One...
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Recorded through Tech 21 Fly Rig v2 into Roland Go Mixer Pro X
Tuning E-A-D-G
Lākland Skyline 44-02
DR Sunbeams roundwound strings 45-105
Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig v2
Roland Go Mixer Pro X
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