"A Lasting Ember" on solo 7 string Fretless Bass by Eric Czar

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • as the title suggests....for more info, to contact me, to purchase music or minutes towards lessons, info on gear, leave a comment and more, go to www.ericczar.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 388

  • @luciocartelle
    @luciocartelle Рік тому +14

    After 10 years of hearing it for the first time, here I am again. Just incredible

  • @stojankralj144
    @stojankralj144 10 років тому

    Love this piece, bravo!

  • @michaelzborowskyii4668
    @michaelzborowskyii4668 5 років тому +20

    I always visit this song from time to time. Killer, killer vibe!

  • @artgoat
    @artgoat 10 років тому +67

    Haunting. Anybody who thinks bass is a background instrument... in the right hands, it's the whole freaking orchestra!

  • @reginaldfitzpatrick8681
    @reginaldfitzpatrick8681 5 років тому +12

    This guy is such a monster player.
    He doesnt have to rely on slap licks at a million miles an hour to impress people. He is making beautiful captivating sounds that are original and interesting. I wish so many more players worried less about how many notes they play and focused more on the importance of the notes they do play

  • @thatzdude
    @thatzdude 11 років тому +39

    It's times like these that I realize how wonderful it is to live in a day and age where we have something like UA-cam. A gateway we can walk through to gain access to other great musicians on the planet doing incredible things aside from the big names that are flashed on TV and such. This was absolutely amazing, and thank you so much for sharing.

    • @boogiebass69
      @boogiebass69 4 роки тому +1

      WOW, I love the sound of the fretless, great playing Eric Czar!
      (Hey Rick Jr, funny seeing you here bud)

    • @Stranglerxx77
      @Stranglerxx77 7 місяців тому

      I come from the future it’s not very good anymore…..
      💀😎🥕☠️🪐🌙👀🍕😜🎷✌️☃️🧙‍♀️🍄🌙🪐☯️

    • @JumboDubby
      @JumboDubby 7 місяців тому

      I suddenly wanted to hear 7-string fretless bass. And here we are. Amazing.

  • @ericczarmusic
    @ericczarmusic  10 років тому +93

    thank you again everyone for watching and writing!

    • @wolfboy12321
      @wolfboy12321 10 років тому

      I am looking into 7 string bass pickups and I was wondering if you could tell me what pickups you have installed in this bass here?

    • @TrebleWing
      @TrebleWing 9 років тому

      +Shane Hunt-Dusse I don't know for sure but I would imagine they are Delano or Bartolini.

    • @ZaTsoja
      @ZaTsoja 8 років тому

      +Eric Czar hELLO! U wrote here " FRETLESS". wHY do we see THE FRETS on the bass? lol

    • @TrebleWing
      @TrebleWing 8 років тому

      those are just lines. There are no protruding metal frets on his bass

    • @ZaTsoja
      @ZaTsoja 8 років тому

      Tyler Barnes
      I see. Ty. But look like FRETS from distance

  • @cthomashalversen8604
    @cthomashalversen8604 11 років тому +5

    I play fretless 6-string bass. This struck me as NO showing off - just moving music. Thanks, Eric. Very cool.

  • @ElectricGlacier
    @ElectricGlacier 9 років тому +37

    Robert Downey Jr. is pretty good at bass!

    • @viadharmawheel
      @viadharmawheel 6 років тому

      He is about the music not the look. He is genuine. Over time this is what matters or at least should from my biased opinion...

  • @roachbass6217
    @roachbass6217 8 років тому +10

    it's tunes like this that make me think "this is why the bass was invented "
    Thankyou Eric. you do more than you realise

  • @vforvinico
    @vforvinico 8 років тому +16

    I come here from time to time to hear this beautiful piece again, amazing.

  • @captainswagbonkers3433
    @captainswagbonkers3433 4 роки тому +5

    I have loved fretless bass for a while after it appeared on a few of my favourite records, but I have to say, this is my favourite piece of bass playing in general. Wonderful to just sit back and think about stuff to, while also appreciating the musicianship and beauty. Thank you for uploading and playing :)

  • @bsullivan7
    @bsullivan7 11 років тому +2

    Eric,
    You play the the most unique, creative ethereal music, like no one else. I've played bass for 40 years, and I'm just Awed by your music. Absolutely Amazing. Indeed it is beautiful and chilling.

  • @7000bass
    @7000bass 5 років тому +8

    Time passes, but still I come back here to listen and feel this. Can’t be described in words. The ultimate experience for all us lovers of the low frequencies

    • @viadharmawheel
      @viadharmawheel 2 роки тому

      Yep quality is not quantity. He took a break but he has some great work.

  • @kturnbaugh13
    @kturnbaugh13 9 років тому +13

    You should send this into like Vsauce and get some attention to this. You definitely deserve it.

  • @procreatingmisery4966
    @procreatingmisery4966 11 років тому +8

    Eric, you are possibly one of the most gifted musicians alive, you remind me of some of my favourite shredders on guitar and bass, yet you are on a different plane all together. You are INCREDIBLE and thank you for gracing us with such incredibly, mind opening music.
    Much love from the Canadian East Coast.

  • @veyyessanchez4324
    @veyyessanchez4324 10 років тому +5

    This is epic. Its like going through a musical adventure of bass guitar. Amazing work. Please, do make more!

  • @louche1985
    @louche1985 11 років тому +6

    IT CAN'T BE BETTER AT MY EARS. ONE OF BEST FRETTLESS SOLO IVE EVER HEARD. GREAT SONG GREAT PLAYER. THUMB UP TABS PLEAZE HAHAHA ;) I WANNA PLAY THAT :)

  • @inyourarea9292
    @inyourarea9292 4 роки тому +3

    8 years and this still blows my mind, amazing stuff.

  • @viadharmawheel
    @viadharmawheel 11 років тому +3

    Some Mad skills here! Original, new "age-ish", and a bit progressive. Do you have an album/compilation of similar songs?

  • @alecrisser12
    @alecrisser12 4 роки тому +2

    I love it. It's transient, it's soft, it's beautiful!

    • @DavidMatthewEdge
      @DavidMatthewEdge 4 роки тому

      Transient and transcendent. Absolute masterpiece.

  • @j.d.hughes3728
    @j.d.hughes3728 2 роки тому +1

    Nearly ten years since this appeared on UA-cam and it hasn't been bettered. Superb playing, wonderful composition, terrific tone. Way back in the 70s I tried to use my bass to solo and was always looking for the other strings.

  • @shubhammutreja9544
    @shubhammutreja9544 10 років тому +6

    whats his name????
    EPIC CZAR???????

  • @Ben.d.strings
    @Ben.d.strings 11 років тому +1

    this is a prime example of why lyrics are not vital for true inspiration. a musical genius, and i am truly moved. keep on keepin on

  • @ericczarmusic
    @ericczarmusic  12 років тому +2

    Thanks for listening and writing! It's a "Conklin GT7 FL" ( made this way, but a bit hard to find... ) I added an Audere 4 band active preamp...

  • @ericczarmusic
    @ericczarmusic  11 років тому +2

    thank you so much for listening and writing my friend! ( and yeah, the stuff certainly needs some EQ/Remix/Mastering...mixing on headphones, while considerate of my NYC neighbors...isn't the best way...) ; )

  • @graysonvillarreal106
    @graysonvillarreal106 6 років тому +2

    i come here a few times a year to hear 2:13 - 2:18

  • @beyondthis7
    @beyondthis7 10 років тому +1

    A true player, a wonderful experience in musical genius: I love music that challenges me.
    I think I need more strings on my bass.... less frets, ---and a lot more practice,
    ---or maybe just toss it and stay on the guitar.

  • @Kotlettchef
    @Kotlettchef 12 років тому +1

    Kicking out this stuff for free .. dude you must be crazy!

  • @EvilSean62
    @EvilSean62 8 років тому +3

    aaaahhhhhhh..... beauty ...thy name is ,,, none of my basses can even approach this ,,, envy ... jealousy ...want

  • @samiesmith
    @samiesmith 2 роки тому +1

    Still Very GOOD TO HEAR!...

  • @031090555
    @031090555 4 роки тому +1

    2020 and I'm still impressed

  • @ricardotorreblanca9341
    @ricardotorreblanca9341 10 років тому +1

    exelento amigo !!!! tocas genial , cuando grande quiero ser como tu jajajajaja .
    Saludos desde Chile!!!!!!!!

  • @kekke5805
    @kekke5805 5 років тому +1

    Saw this video the other day, cant get enough of it . Truly inspiring! Really had me break out my box and start reevaluate my bass playing.

  • @humblegeorge
    @humblegeorge 4 роки тому +1

    My mind had its hands full taking all this in.A Mind-Gazum ! Spectacular playing and sound.

    • @humblegeorge
      @humblegeorge 2 роки тому +1

      a year later and I am still amazed.

  • @NotTonTon
    @NotTonTon 9 років тому +2

    You are my new hero! That piece is just out of this world... AND you remind me of Auron from Final Fantasy X which gives all this a totally new level of epic. Perfect.

  • @AzazelFromHell
    @AzazelFromHell 11 років тому +1

    Eric, thanks for giving me the strength to continue seeking perfection in my musical compositions, I have a humble 6-string Ibanez bass (the cheapest one) I'm from Chile (South America) and I'm practicing hard to be a good bass player, and sometimes I lack inspiration to succeed, and watching your video gave me that inspiration, take it to another level musical interpretation, thank you very much, greetings and congratulations!

  • @pavlikproprdel
    @pavlikproprdel 4 роки тому +1

    Really really thank you Mr. Eric Czar (ironic but really happy). After twenty years I've decided to dig out my old Bass from the basement :) Thank you for your music BTW. Cheers.

  • @charioteer1000
    @charioteer1000 10 років тому +1

    One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Brilliant played with sincerity and a unique skill

  • @thechad3239
    @thechad3239 Місяць тому

    Thats absolutely beautiful I have been into solo bass playing for a while, watching this makes me really want to explore a 6 or 7 string bass.

  • @wuw1260
    @wuw1260 8 років тому +1

    This has been my favorite solo bass piece for years..

  • @willykrupp441
    @willykrupp441 3 роки тому

    Beautifil peace that It transmits, and elevates to meditation.
    An exquisite performance.
    Congratulations...!!
    Greetings from Argentina. 🇦🇷

  • @patrickian8843
    @patrickian8843 Рік тому

    Eric is the Matteo Mancusso of the bass guitar. Simply, beautifully amazing.

  • @wickedgrey7019
    @wickedgrey7019 11 років тому

    i stumbled on this video today and just can't stop listening! this is so brilliant....it's like it teases my brain and won't let go! On top of all that, this is exactly the type of melody and more importantly atmosphere i would like to create, but don't have the skill...it's like you were in my brain when you created this! Thank you for this!

  • @KingMalkav
    @KingMalkav 10 років тому +3

    Wow, nice frettless tone! great performance

  • @erikboncore2077
    @erikboncore2077 11 років тому

    Mr. Eric Czar, that's a truly awesome fretless-bass sound! Keep up the good work, I'd like to keep hearing from your music! I myself have a fretless as well, but I need to fix it in order to use it the right way. I'd like to ask one thing: what is your 7-string tuning? I seemed not to find a B string...

  • @rohiten1
    @rohiten1 11 років тому

    You, Sir...are something else altogether....have these incredible harmonics been injected into you?....they seem effortless. Have seen a lot of gimmicks before...but you? you don't play with gimmicks....that's simply plain great authentic bass playing....thank you so much

  • @VincentCardinal
    @VincentCardinal 11 років тому

    Mr. Czar, you have an incredible musicality... technique and flow !!!! I just dicovered you and you made a big impression. Keep on touching people ! Thanx for sharing. If you need some Mastering services I would be glad to help !

  • @bassistfin8195
    @bassistfin8195 11 років тому

    Ok, ok, i understand, i have played bass only 4 years now, mostly metal music with pick, only now starting to play with fingers. But after hearing this i feel like being the worst bassist in the world... Unbelievable playing.

  • @srcraig
    @srcraig 12 років тому

    UA-cam will not allow posting links in the comments section, but please visit kickstarter(dot)com and enter "Eric Czar" in the search box. You can help make this music available on iTunes and Amazon!

  • @Roflzmahwoflz
    @Roflzmahwoflz 12 років тому +1

    This is my all time favorite solo bass composition. Fantastic

  • @garyclockman18
    @garyclockman18 11 років тому

    That was so good it actually made me devolve a little bit. Fucking beautiful. That tone, those feels. FLAWLESS victory. Keep doin what you're doin because you're doin it right

  • @djs4200
    @djs4200 11 років тому

    Eric i think you of a kind :) you don't hear people playing this kind of stuff especially on bass! also i think you should get with joe one more time! cannot get enough of your music.

  • @christiancolon147
    @christiancolon147 5 років тому

    I watch this video seemingly once a month since I found it a few years back. It gives me the drive to keep on playing. So much feeling in this work of art. This is my kind of bass playing. I’m not as good as this performance, but if anyone cares to check out a similar track I wrote a crappy little part of a song about 6 years ago on a 7 string Antoniotsai bass I used to have. It’s called Melody Of The Stargazer and you can find it on UA-cam. I apologize I am not trying to steer listeners away. You will continue to get views. I watch this video a lot. And I show it to everyone who will listen.

  • @reasonhb
    @reasonhb 9 років тому

    other than the fact that the song and you're playing style is AWESOME you also look badass! I wish I could jam with you man.

  • @ovationsensation
    @ovationsensation 7 років тому

    Awesome! I am a guitar player, and stumbled on your bass playing with Joe Bonamassa. Nice stuff brotha. You have great talent.

  • @Ultimatum_Audio
    @Ultimatum_Audio 7 років тому

    Very Nice! I have Bizet Fretless 7 string bass that I'm learning on. Do you know anything about this brand? It's a beautifully crafted one of a kind bass with an ivory rose running the length of the fretboard. I can't seem to find any information on it. Would love to know the history on it.

  • @poisonedlife
    @poisonedlife 5 років тому +1

    I have two questions:
    1) are those piccolo strings or regular?
    2) what is the tuning?

    • @gouortenklif6861
      @gouortenklif6861 5 років тому +1

      Late response but it should be E A D G C F A# starting with regular strings.

    • @poisonedlife
      @poisonedlife 5 років тому +1

      Don't worry for the late response because is not late, I had this question for years... thanks a lot.

  • @mydogspet
    @mydogspet 9 років тому

    So brilliant Eric. ...You are an explorer and pioneer. You were one of the greatest 'band' bassists - but I think that bands held you back from what you were meant to do - which is to inspire a generation to think beyond former boundaries like Hendrix did.

  • @oralprater5381
    @oralprater5381 7 років тому

    First noticed Eric with JB. Masterful. Mind -BOOM- blown!

  • @mrcollins63
    @mrcollins63 7 років тому

    Wow!!!! Great sound. This why I play the bass. Thank you for sharing!

  • @renandstimpyfreak672
    @renandstimpyfreak672 11 років тому

    I have just come across this video, to a complete surprise! This is an epic piece of music, and you sir, are now one of my idols on the bass.

  • @garethhjones
    @garethhjones 11 років тому

    There's some rubbish players piddling about with 7 string basses on UA-cam. Glad to find somebody who knows how to play one at last. Great stuff.

  • @Stranglerxx77
    @Stranglerxx77 10 років тому

    OH WOW BEEN PLAYING 4 STRING BASS 4 YEARS.......BUT ZAT 7 STRING FRETLESS IZ REAL SWEET.......

  • @V3Tv
    @V3Tv 12 років тому

    Ok, I will listen to this for the 50th time and then I will not listen to it again.
    Till the next time i listen to it!

  • @Hooikt2500
    @Hooikt2500 11 років тому

    I dont know nothing of bass, nor am i into this kind of music, but this is just beautiful, it's so soothing and calm. you're aweesome!!

  • @patrickr12342
    @patrickr12342 2 роки тому

    Amazing!!!
    Very nice track.
    A theme ,to dream about, a bit sad, but so warm and cosey, at the same time.
    The cort bass sounds superb.

  • @omer460
    @omer460 10 років тому

    Amazing performance, What is your bass pickup and electronics combination?

  • @jamesstuttard8333
    @jamesstuttard8333 10 років тому

    Utterly incredible, sound and touch are just sublime! Many thanks

  • @V3Tv
    @V3Tv 12 років тому

    Yeah, watching you reminds me how bad I am at playing bass :)
    Maybe I will take up recorder again or something

  • @jeremyevans8374
    @jeremyevans8374 5 років тому

    Superlative. Masterfully conceived and executed.

  • @TheEditorialist
    @TheEditorialist 11 років тому

    Hi Eric,
    I was hoping to place a copy of this in the time capsule I'm burying on Mt Rushmore, with your permission.
    Should I file it with the 20th century artifacts or 21st? -tia

  • @richardstakofsky992
    @richardstakofsky992 2 роки тому

    I have been listening a lot of songs with you and Joe bonamassa but I would of rather watched you more then Joe. You are amazing

  • @justinyoon2572
    @justinyoon2572 11 років тому

    Are you plucking the strings with your fingernail when you play those harmonics? They sound absolutely beautiful.

  • @m14k15ts29
    @m14k15ts29 12 років тому

    It always makes me happy seeing a new video uploaded by you appear on my subscription page. Keep up the good work!

  • @davidwellman7080
    @davidwellman7080 3 роки тому

    I just found about you from Joe Bonamassa videos. Just want you to know that you've got another fan!! Your the man!!!

  • @jblade777
    @jblade777 11 років тому

    Hey Eric, great playing as usual. Just wanted to see if you got my private message, keep up the amazing work!

  • @torqdog
    @torqdog 12 років тому

    I am soooooo awaiting the time when you finally put all these fabulous compositions together with an ensemble.

  • @Requeium
    @Requeium 11 років тому

    Epic picture hahaha "a man walks down the street with that hat on, you know he isn't afraid of anything"

  • @maxcohen13
    @maxcohen13 10 років тому

    A rather unexpected bridge/ending there. Really enjoyable.

  • @bassheadjazz2708
    @bassheadjazz2708 9 років тому +2

    Would spend all my money on a duet album of you and Manring.

  • @offerram
    @offerram 7 років тому

    This is a marvelous piece. Beautiful playing!!! Thank you eric

  • @MichaelRinus
    @MichaelRinus 11 років тому

    Have to correct myself - posted wonderful after roundabout 60secs listening - it's even more nice :)

  • @threj0760
    @threj0760 10 років тому

    So incredible! Beautiful, haunting and much more

  • @aarondonnelly1934
    @aarondonnelly1934 4 роки тому

    incredible tone ur great sir those harmonics r simply beautiful

  • @TheFunkyCriminal
    @TheFunkyCriminal 12 років тому

    we finally found the guy who wrote the music for the wii.
    love the sound of your bass especially in your hands, awesome stuff.

  • @swells1323
    @swells1323 8 років тому

    Bro, that is fricken wicked! you are a beast!! 😈😈

  • @MythixMusic1
    @MythixMusic1 8 місяців тому

    Amazing!! Now I want 7 string fretless

  • @rebelsean
    @rebelsean 10 років тому

    There are hints of early Mick Karn, 80s japan era, thank you

  • @jamesheald4825
    @jamesheald4825 7 років тому

    Fancy collaberating eric. Or can i sample your tracks to remix please?

  • @luuhinz
    @luuhinz 11 років тому

    thank you :) This was so awesome, just made my day!!! Truly amazing and wonderful sound.

  • @visog
    @visog 11 років тому

    Not sure what I'm more impressed by: the tune, your intonation or the action on that bass!

  • @bobbyfaj
    @bobbyfaj 10 років тому +1

    Lovely tone you got there mate! reminiscent of a cheeky jaco ;)

  • @mvyper
    @mvyper 7 років тому

    I always wondered why fretless bass have that strange creamy sound.

  • @canelapituelliortega6849
    @canelapituelliortega6849 9 років тому

    venite a vivir a argentina tenemos una banda re piola
    quedaria re piola
    re piola

  • @BillyBaconBowl
    @BillyBaconBowl 11 років тому

    Love the tone you are getting from the bass. May I ask, what headphones are you using?

  • @prodbecko
    @prodbecko 4 роки тому

    he's like jack nicholson and robert downey jr. have a secret child that is nearly as old as them

  • @thebandcircle
    @thebandcircle 11 років тому

    Michael Manring, Eric Czar, Jeff Schmidt. Now that is a show I'm waiting for...!

  • @izzysantiago978
    @izzysantiago978 11 років тому

    You Sir Are A talented Beast!! You made me buy a Conklin 7 string!!! Thank you!

  • @absinha6209
    @absinha6209 11 років тому

    Saw a video with you and Joe Bonamassa. Wow, just awesome! Great video here too!