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I've played it all, but SLAP BASS is my thing. Every time I sit down in front of iCompositions, there is always something new that inspires. I am surrounded by talented artists who provide the fuel for my funk.
Musical roots came from my grandfather who was a guitar and mandolin player. I started playing piano when I was about 9, and finally ended up playing bass guitar in high school. I was INSPIRED to learn bass after watching a SLAP great named Mark King, from the band Level 42. Other bass influences of mine include Marcus Miller, Stu Hamm, John Patitucci, Stanley Clarke, and Tetsuo Sakurai. I love and have played all styles of music, but my preferences are Funk, Fusion, Jazz, and Progressive Rock. I've played in busy cover bands for years.
Today, I have been married for over 17 years, and a father of 3 amazing little kids. The ride never slows down for me, but I'm glad I can spend a little of my time with all of you.
Some personal favorites to discover from my musical resume below are:
FDF Doggie Style, Vitruvian Jam, Emotion+2, Blade Of Grass, I Need To Know, W.S.P Piano&Bass, and SICK.
PlusUltra's Basses:
Sadowsky 57' Burst 4-String, Kubicki X-Factor 4-String, Steinberger M-Series 4-String, Fender Amer. Jazz 60th Anniv. 4-String, Fender Amer. P-Bass Deluxe 4-String, Fender Mex. Jazz Fretless 4-String and a Fender Amer. 60th Anniversary 4-String P-Bass.
PlusUltra's Strings:
DR Marcus Miller Signature, Dean Markley SR2000 Will Lee Signature, GHS Double Ball, GHS Bright Flats.
PlusUltra's Amp:
UK made Trace Elliot AH500-7 Head, UK made Trace Elliot 4x10 and 1x15 Cabs, and a FX pedal board to make your mouth water.
PlusUltra's Computer Setup:
Apple G4 Tower, Garage Band-iLife, M-AUDIO FireWire Solo, Sadowsky Bass PreAmp.
Blog 
| New Live Band - Monkey Wax | March 22, 2008 |
Love, marriage, kids, work, life. It's taken some time for things to finally settle down for me, but I'm finally back in a LIVE cover band, and it's better than ever.
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| Bass Place - Video Extravaganza! | May 15, 2007 |
I like to study how others play the instrument, and have put together some various video clips that may be of interest. Also added some other funny ones, related to bass.
Please feel free to add yours!!
More to come.............Enjoy.
Please feel free to add yours!!
More to come.............Enjoy.
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Music
Collaborations
| Title | Genre | Released | Plays |
| A HIT | Inspirational | Oct 16, 2008 | 1113 |
| D:FUNK (PlusUltra Collab.) | Funk | Jun 23, 2008 | 629 |
| Changing Colors | Pop | Jan 16, 2008 | 650 |
| "King Of Cold" | Rock | Jan 5, 2008 | 1568 |
| Tonsil Trot (Just added my vocals on this grat tune by PlusUltra) | Funk | Nov 17, 2007 | 795 |
| Silly Song | Other | Nov 14, 2007 | 1065 |
| I Need To Know | Rock | Oct 29, 2007 | 3966 |
| Surak Unplugged Rainy Friday (with friends) | Classical | Oct 29, 2007 | 1189 |
| 99 Bottles Collaboration | Other | Oct 8, 2007 | 8388 |
| Get Up (Sexed Up Collab!) | Rock | Sep 5, 2007 | 757 |
| Illuminated Blues | Blues | Apr 18, 2007 | 1233 |
| Madman Comments 08 "World Apart" | Rock | Mar 25, 2007 | 1451 |
| Madman Comments 05 "March To Your Doom" (Remastered) | Metal | Mar 24, 2007 | 1160 |
| Come Back To Me, With Piano | Rock | Mar 18, 2007 | 1541 |
| Surak Unplugged "Lunes Lluvioso" (Ultra Edition) | Classical | Jan 28, 2007 | 1401 |
| Madman Comments 05 "March To Your Doom" Ultra edition | Metal | Jan 14, 2007 | 1826 |
| Jacob's Delicate (Mix of tre) | New Age | Jan 1, 2007 | 1185 |
| Ice Nine (Collab) | Rock | Nov 28, 2006 | 1341 |
