Alex Webster Interview/Lesson in Sick Sounds Issue 1 - The Inarticulate Inception:

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  • Опубліковано 24 кві 2010
  • Alex Webster Interview/Lesson: the Cannibal Corpse bassist shows you the secrets behind his frightening right-hand technique.
    Featured in Sick Sounds issue 1. Sick Sounds is the world's most extreme guitar, bass and drum magazine and the sister magazine of Terrorizer.
    www.Sick-Sounds.com
    (c) 2010 Dark Arts Ltd

КОМЕНТАРІ • 655

  • @LasseHuhtala
    @LasseHuhtala 8 років тому +415

    -"It's pretty easy"

  • @InsaneDeathMachine
    @InsaneDeathMachine 8 років тому +749

    The Man, the Myth, The Legend.

    • @TheDaymos777
      @TheDaymos777 7 років тому +14

      хорошо Антошка сказал

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 5 років тому +17

      A phrase that describes you just as well lmao

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 5 років тому +5

      Or at least almost

    • @user-wm1cn7ge1p
      @user-wm1cn7ge1p 3 роки тому +2

      Тоха ты тоже определенно

    • @jannetoropainen9865
      @jannetoropainen9865 3 роки тому +4

      Alex Webster is The death metal proffesor

  • @doommantia6925
    @doommantia6925 8 років тому +87

    I love the calm look on his face as he fucking shreds

  • @FatSynthDude
    @FatSynthDude 9 років тому +276

    You know what I love about this man? He's a virtuoso-level musician, but he doesn't mind sacrificing technicality for the sake of a good song. Not many good musicians are willing to do that.

    • @spmSLL
      @spmSLL 9 років тому +32

      He actually said something really interesting about some of their recent stuff. In order to avoid getting stale and repetitive, he sometimes tries to challenge himself technically in the hopes of pushing himself out of his comfort zone writing wise.

  • @AndroxineVortex
    @AndroxineVortex 9 років тому +242

    This guy is a machine, 100% metal

  • @Yord_Music
    @Yord_Music 14 років тому +43

    He's basically one of the best bassist of all time. He needs to put out a really good instructional DVD so his legend lives on!

  • @BeethovenVanGogh
    @BeethovenVanGogh 10 років тому +110

    DYING FETUS SHIRT °O°

  • @uglijimus
    @uglijimus 8 років тому +183

    Alex Webster, possibly the coolest and down to earth guy in metal.

    • @borhan181818
      @borhan181818 8 років тому +16

      100% no doubt about it, real educated well spoken nice guy

    • @rathernot3839
      @rathernot3839 5 років тому +11

      a lot of death metal bands are super cool and down to earth only band I met that were kinda dicks was deicide well mainly glen

    • @zer0deltav367
      @zer0deltav367 4 роки тому +4

      Him and David Ellefson

    • @bill_ezane6829
      @bill_ezane6829 4 роки тому +1

      @@rathernot3839, 100% glen is a bit if a prick. Alex is a real class act. I've met him many times and he always makes the fans feel appreciated.

    • @sethberryhill4936
      @sethberryhill4936 4 роки тому +4

      I had the honor of meeting him at Summer Slaughter. He is definitely down to earth and so humble

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 7 років тому +159

    This gentleman is such an educator...besides being one of the best bassists on the planet, he articulates so well...The way he describes chording is exactly how I do it...for effect...and the importance of mids...HUGE. Mids are what cut you through the mix...and how he describes "being where you need to be" is insanely important...knowing when to come up in the sound and when to clear out of the way for clarity...Cheers Alex!

  • @salottin
    @salottin 8 років тому +67

    What a tone

  • @ha-tsuneko
    @ha-tsuneko 7 років тому +40

    "Sometimes it's just whether the chords sound good or not."
    *BANG BANG BANG BANG*

  • @daltonlawrence4750
    @daltonlawrence4750 7 років тому +218

    The Steve Harris of Death Metal.

  • @thegame890
    @thegame890 8 років тому +45

    I met Alex last Autumn when Cannibal Corpse was touring in Finland. He is a real gentleman, very down-to-earth type of guy. I also met George. It's great how much they appreciate their fans.

    • @ButtahDawgMcDouble
      @ButtahDawgMcDouble 4 роки тому +1

      After a show in Providence RI he came out to the crowd and met all the fans

  • @jessedudley6366
    @jessedudley6366 8 років тому +53

    Even if you don't like death metal, take lessons from these people they are amazing musicians, those techniques are essential

  • @WillEatForFood
    @WillEatForFood 8 років тому +32

    Even if you're not a death meal/cannibal corpse fan you can't deny the fact that he's an amazing bassist

  • @overmort
    @overmort 5 років тому +27

    Best bassist in Death Metal

  • @louiscrowley1755
    @louiscrowley1755 8 років тому +436

    I really don't enjoy CC music or songs, not my cup of tea. However - I could watch Alex and Rob for hours. Just wild technique I have a ton of respect for. Alex also knows his instrument and theory like a madman. Just watched a CC documentary and they are no doubt talented, down to earth, intelligent, articulate, and seem like great guys. Point - don't have to like the music but offer respect when it is due.

    • @basicoptimalmouse
      @basicoptimalmouse 8 років тому +33

      I'm with you man. The guys technique and tone are so on point.

    • @salottin
      @salottin 8 років тому +45

      +Louis Crowley I know what you mean. I always watch their videos hahaha
      I'm a big Cannibal fan, but they are really respectable musicans and hard-workers. I'm glad people realize that even if they don't really like the sound. Separating the musician from the music is sometimes really good!

    • @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN
      @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN 4 роки тому +2

      Spoken like a true person of intellect which is missing from ppl today, it's like if u don't like the music u don't like them, they don't Kno how to separate the two..

    • @Ramoa111
      @Ramoa111 4 роки тому +1

      that's how l feel about classical

    • @blgdinger3
      @blgdinger3 4 роки тому +6

      Thank you, this world needs more non metal people to see the insane talent that death metal has to offer

  • @salottin
    @salottin 9 років тому +41

    Damn. I watch this almost once per month.

  • @Muglinnor
    @Muglinnor 11 років тому +20

    - Topic List -
    00:00 Alex Webster right hand technique
    01:19 Alex Webster using chord on bass
    03:03 Alex Webster on bass EQ
    05:44 Alex Webster economy of motion
    07:42 Alex Webster writing for guitar
    09:14 Alex Webster bulldozer of rhythm
    Sorry for my english

  • @ScreaminSavior
    @ScreaminSavior 7 років тому +25

    CC is one of my favorite bands and they are some of my favorite musicians; Alex especially! He's so intelligent, skilled, and well-spoken; well mannered too. I saw them last year and when it was in between songs I shouted, "Webster!!!" and he started plucking some fast notes. That was an amazing moment for me.

    • @AgeofReason
      @AgeofReason 2 роки тому +1

      The chords discussion was too long

  • @vituslucilius8814
    @vituslucilius8814 10 років тому +42

    I have a frowny face for my EQ ... you can't get anymore brutal than that XD

  • @zhuangguozhang3410
    @zhuangguozhang3410 5 років тому +14

    This guy is maybe the coolest, easiest going guy in the genre. I met him three times, and just the nicest chill guy.

  • @leonardocddionisio
    @leonardocddionisio 8 років тому +53

    Magic bass guitar fron Cannibal Corpsie

  • @susanheath9791
    @susanheath9791 9 років тому +34

    most vintage death metal band members are cool as hell. 85 - 95 , just metalheads.

    • @_dbangari_
      @_dbangari_ 5 років тому +3

      Jesus is Dog : 1985-1995

  • @superjoint57
    @superjoint57 9 років тому +37

    I do not know the first thing about a bass guitar but I have always been attracted to it. What I do know is that this man, in my opinion, is extremely humble. Obviously I do not know him and only "know what I know" from seeing him in interviews, on stage, in clinics, etc., but that is my perception of him and I am going with it! I could be his bass cleaning assistant though...for free! LOL! As I always say in reply to those who state "that music makes you kill people!"......"Ummmm, No! It keeps me from killing people!" Thank you Alex!

  • @TheTrueFortress
    @TheTrueFortress 9 років тому +12

    Alex is one of my favourite metal personalities. Not only is he an awesome musician, but he also seems to be a friendly and cool dude. Go Alex!

  • @neeratron
    @neeratron 11 років тому +4

    how can an instrument's tone manage to give gooosebumps??

  • @TropicalBrick
    @TropicalBrick 11 років тому +8

    "I just play bass, and that's what I do"
    And my god he dose it well! Alex is the best!

  • @vinnystrobel1564
    @vinnystrobel1564 4 роки тому +10

    He's such a good dude. Smart too. He was the brains ,business and finance behind corps. Not to mention he's probably the best bassist in the death metal world

    • @Chrreeea
      @Chrreeea 5 місяців тому

      Steve di Giorgio the Best Death metal bassist.

  • @BlkMgkNitez
    @BlkMgkNitez 11 років тому +4

    So modest, so professional, so fucking articulate. Alex Webster, you are fucking awesome.

  • @gcbassist
    @gcbassist 13 років тому +7

    this man is the whole reason i got a 5 string bass and the reason that bass is a spector best bassist in the world

  • @bassist12345
    @bassist12345 13 років тому +8

    I've learned so much from this guys videos and interviews since i've been playing bass. One of the wisest men in metal. Actually, one of the wisest men in music.

  • @outlet70
    @outlet70 12 років тому +4

    his bass makes the earth rumble....awsome tone

  • @marco3055
    @marco3055 8 років тому +4

    He's a great musician, and he's humble as fuck. I wish there'd be more like him.

  • @MetalHeadShey
    @MetalHeadShey 11 років тому +3

    I totally agree with you! I've tried so hard to explain to people why when I play, I play fingers and not pick, and no one ever understands! Finally! Thank you! :)

  • @RatRaceTV
    @RatRaceTV 10 років тому +127

    His voice reminds me of Dave Mustaine For some reason

  • @adrianguada4166
    @adrianguada4166 7 років тому +3

    He is the world’s fucking best bass player IMHO. His technique is fucking insane. It’s hard to adjust for 2 fingers to 3. And his tone IS FUCKING AMAZING. You don’t even have to be a Cannibal Corpse fan to admit he’s a fucking insane bass player. Fucking inspiration right there.

  • @Robtron3030
    @Robtron3030 12 років тому +2

    yeah, Alex's keeps his skills and positivity very high up there. It shows in his playing.

  • @andreaparussini7843
    @andreaparussini7843 9 років тому +11

    Guys if you want to get better with the three finger technique, buy his extreme metal bass book. i've been using it for 2 weeks and i improved a LOT

    • @valerionascimben7565
      @valerionascimben7565 9 років тому +3

      LSame here man. His book was extremely helpful to me when I first started getting into extreme metal.

    • @salottin
      @salottin 8 років тому +2

      +Andrea Parussini I didn't buy it because I didn't really find it here in Brazil yet, but I gave it a look and it looks great!

  • @helmzmen
    @helmzmen 4 роки тому +6

    I've never heard a bass sound so damn agressive in my life.

  • @gallespaul
    @gallespaul 12 років тому +2

    His bass sounds amazinggggg

  • @skywlker1763
    @skywlker1763 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite interviews with Alex

  • @smashingchap11
    @smashingchap11 14 років тому +1

    It is about time we get some material like this. He needs to release a dvd.

  • @Messier31NGC224
    @Messier31NGC224 7 років тому

    Love the way you teach things, very graspable.

  • @giancarlopacelli5971
    @giancarlopacelli5971 7 років тому +20

    LEGEND!!!

  • @puppetmetal
    @puppetmetal 14 років тому +1

    He should seriously make a DVD, giving even more awesome lessons.

  • @ryu411
    @ryu411 11 років тому +6

    Not a big CC fan, but Alex Webster is one of the greatest metal bassists alive, next to Steve Harris!

  • @4residentleon
    @4residentleon 9 років тому +9

    This guy is a TRUE bass player \m/!!! Alex!!

  • @MattPictures13
    @MattPictures13 11 років тому +2

    if you were introduced to Cannibal Corpse or Blotted Science coming from a background of no metal, you would never expect the musicians behind them to be genuinely nice people. I had the privilege of meeting Alex Webster and he was by far one of the nicest people I've met

  • @legendaryelitellordshadowe7663
    @legendaryelitellordshadowe7663 7 років тому +24

    Dave Mustaine (bass version)

    • @jackregz
      @jackregz 7 років тому +10

      That's an insult to Alex. Mustaine is a fine lead player, but the guitarists he hires as the main lead players are the real stars.

    • @metalrotten5575
      @metalrotten5575 4 роки тому +1

      True, When you see dave playing fast solos/leads you can see his speed is limited. He can play fast solos but he cant nail them, unlike Kiko Loureiro for example, who always nails every single note in a very clean way. Dave mustaine is more known for extremely catchy and awesome rythms.

  • @Insinneratorthrash
    @Insinneratorthrash 11 років тому +2

    I just want to listen to him play bass all day. That tone is amazing!

  • @beanman2206
    @beanman2206 6 років тому +3

    this guy is an insanely good bassist, definitely in the top 10 best

  • @deadnabeg4834
    @deadnabeg4834 Рік тому +3

    Man, I would give all my money to learn to play bass from this guy!

  • @darkangelzephyron
    @darkangelzephyron 12 років тому +1

    he has a knack for explaining things so everyone would understand .. i like that. i also love how STRAIGHT the fingers of his picking hand are when he plays. awesome

  • @134josu
    @134josu 6 років тому

    Alex Webster always well spoken, common sense and a down to heart! great musician

  • @smashingchap11
    @smashingchap11 13 років тому

    Webster NEEDS to release a DVD....I'd buy it the second it was released.

  • @jeleopard
    @jeleopard 11 років тому +4

    He's endorsed by Darkglass, I believe. They have massive tone.

  • @demonocusmetalocus3558
    @demonocusmetalocus3558 6 років тому +2

    Hes 1 of my favorite bass players

  • @MariusVairosean
    @MariusVairosean 13 років тому +1

    smartest guy in the whole worldwide metal scene \m/

  • @cainerik8278
    @cainerik8278 8 років тому +6

    The best bass player of all time

    • @davidluiz389
      @davidluiz389 8 років тому +2

      +Cain Erik heard of Steve Harris??

    • @braxtonfps3580
      @braxtonfps3580 3 роки тому +4

      @@davidluiz389 I've heard of Steve Harris and can confirm Alex Webster is still the best

  • @johnlewis4945
    @johnlewis4945 8 років тому +2

    alex is so metal...one of my idols

  • @cooldude812128
    @cooldude812128 12 років тому

    cant wait for his book

  • @KetamineAddict
    @KetamineAddict 10 років тому +7

    I fucking love this guy he's the coolest

  • @diegocalero826
    @diegocalero826 2 роки тому

    He is just AMAZING AND GORGEOUS!

  • @LaurianBotez
    @LaurianBotez 9 років тому +5

    really instructive

  • @tommoore7348
    @tommoore7348 3 роки тому +2

    "We want it to sound like a big machine just rolling over everything" 🤣

  • @TannerStreeter7
    @TannerStreeter7 11 років тому +1

    This guy is my full inspiration on learning bass. If it weren't for his lessons I would have never been able to learn how to play death metal, or any type of metal at that.

  • @serazac25
    @serazac25 14 років тому +1

    love the metallic sound, damn I will be happy with a spector legend :D

  • @rogueshdw
    @rogueshdw 14 років тому

    finally an instruction video!

  • @Jellybeantiger
    @Jellybeantiger 4 роки тому

    Fantastic musician and songwriter.

  • @IGGoooRRRE
    @IGGoooRRRE 12 років тому

    such a beastly tone makes me wanna get a spector!

  • @davestanekmusician572
    @davestanekmusician572 3 роки тому

    Damn, that is some sick finger work!

  • @MetulHam
    @MetulHam 12 років тому

    Such a great guy

  • @luismiguelhiga2904
    @luismiguelhiga2904 9 років тому

    Gracias Alex, for teaching me the three finger galloping technique. It sounds sick!!

  • @Hate_mode
    @Hate_mode 4 роки тому

    Webster -master,teacher,legend!

  • @mrbassic
    @mrbassic 12 років тому

    thank you alex

  • @AnduNeedle
    @AnduNeedle 10 днів тому

    He speaks like a true professional. Insane bass player

  • @hollowroots2197
    @hollowroots2197 11 років тому

    My god, I love that tone!

  • @KindredMixedBlade
    @KindredMixedBlade 13 років тому

    beautiful spector tone

  • @Kaarel456
    @Kaarel456 13 років тому +1

    Cannibal Corpse was live 2 days ago in Estonia and i got to shake hands with him. I recomend anyone going to see them live. Most powerfull thing i have ever witnessed :)

  • @zer0deltav367
    @zer0deltav367 4 роки тому +1

    Is in CC - hesitates to say "darn"

  • @user-tt8is8wl2b
    @user-tt8is8wl2b 7 років тому

    Да просто как человек!!!!!!Порадовал!!!!!!!

  • @albertoramiroruiz4999
    @albertoramiroruiz4999 10 років тому +6

    Some people can't play with picks, like my self. I just get more of a sense of the rhythm with my fingers and i can accent certain parts a lot better (switching to a quick slap or pop). Honestly, i should dedicate some time to practicing with a pick to improve because i feel as a bass player, you should be somewhat well rounded in all styles IMHO.

  • @kristiankarter5515
    @kristiankarter5515 Місяць тому +1

    “you can saw away at it forever” *helicopter gattling gun noises*

  • @captainhowdy3104
    @captainhowdy3104 3 роки тому +2

    His signature model bass is the hammer smashed bass....no seriously lol

  • @BASSdard92
    @BASSdard92 12 років тому

    his technique is just brilliant!

  • @Swahps
    @Swahps 5 років тому

    What a great bassist

  • @chopy1
    @chopy1 11 років тому

    I get to see Corpse tonight! I hope I get to meet him! He seems he would be cool to talk to.

  • @JorgeLeitner
    @JorgeLeitner 11 років тому +1

    God, that bass has such a powerful tone.

  • @mateinegriu
    @mateinegriu 11 років тому

    WOW, that is Kick Ass, thanks for the tip!

  • @TheEvilsocky
    @TheEvilsocky 12 років тому +2

    I love how every Metal musician speak's the same lingo, "there's slow, mid-paced, fast and SLAYER!!!!!"

  • @dezbo635
    @dezbo635 8 років тому +5

    Webby would make bitches explode with his finger technique .

  • @tokorev747777
    @tokorev747777 13 років тому

    This proves why Bass players are the heart of the band! \m/

  • @TheUnbreakableOtaku
    @TheUnbreakableOtaku 13 років тому +1

    My favourite bassist ever. He could record a solo album of just bass and I would get into it and headbang just as much as if it were a whole band.

  • @Dunkelheit2s
    @Dunkelheit2s 13 років тому

    I love his tone.

  • @DEATHMETALCYCLE
    @DEATHMETALCYCLE 13 років тому +1

    Websters a beast on bass, this video is brutal

  • @The_Ham_Sandwich
    @The_Ham_Sandwich 11 років тому +1

    Check out Blotted science, Webster is in it with Ron Jarzombrek, and Hanes Grossman (Obscura) and on their first release the drummer from Behold the Arctopus. It's all instrumental and oozes musicianship and musicality.

  • @DoomOfConviction
    @DoomOfConviction 2 роки тому

    Awesome dude.

  • @mikechecka292
    @mikechecka292 Рік тому +2

    Its easier to learn the right way rather than having to unlearn or correct bad habits.

  • @matiasquinoneros2569
    @matiasquinoneros2569 6 років тому

    Best bassist on metal, and best bass sound ever!