Music Factory

Rock fans everywhere would readily admit that the lead guitarist gets most of the critical and popular accolades. In many cases, this is the same individual who handles lead vocals, and the popularity and acclaim increase accordingly. Even drummers are tossed an occasional bone as they are allowed a solo or two on rare occasions. But the true backbone of any traditional rock band is ineffably the bass player.

While guitarists go off on their boundless sonic tangents, noodling aimlessly, bass guitars are left with the task of keeping the rest of the band grounded in a discernable rhythm. Without this guiding presence, the band would be lost in a sea of incongruous racket. Certain jam bands might be able to survive without an outspoken bassist, jazz and rock bands simply cannot.

It’s a tale that’s all too familiar. A group of friends forms a rock band during college and plays local bars and performance venues, building a dedicated fan base along the way. A few personnel changes take place – due to conflicting schedules or changing priorities. At a certain point, the band plays a showcase in front of record company A & R reps and other industry insiders. And then… nothing.

Even the most talented musicians find themselves treading water because their music doesn’t get the exposure it deserves. The only fail-safe way of getting such exposure is to take the bull by the horns and record some demos. Demo recordings don’t have to feature inferior quality sound. It’s actually quite easy to track down a studio microphone that captures crystal-clear vocal takes. Armed with the right equipment, the sky is the limit for a truly talented band.