The Bass Jedi You Slept On... ?
Is Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band) the bass jedi you slept on? ?
His part in their iconic track 'Ants Marching' really encompasses what he's all about. The main riff is built from a simple ascending D major scale, proving that great bass lines don't need to be complicated. What makes the part memorable is how Stefan develops it throughout the song, particularly with the descending fills that help connect the vocal phrases and keep the arrangement moving forward.
His part in their iconic track 'Ants Marching' really encompasses what he's all about. The main riff is built from a simple ascending D major scale, proving that great bass lines don't need to be complicated. What makes the part memorable is how Stefan develops it throughout the song, particularly with the descending fills that help connect the vocal phrases and keep the arrangement moving forward.
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