Music Factory

There’s nothing quite as distinctive as that bass guitar sound, and for that reason, it has been utilized in rock bands and popular bands for decades. Some of the most famous recording artists of our day (and yesterday) include players of the bass and electric bass guitar. If you’re not convinced that bass guitars create charismatic and noted musicians, just think of Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Epitomizing the 90s rock sound, he is considered by many to be one of the most talented bass guitarists around.

Going a bit farther back in music history, there is also Paul McCartney of The Beatles. While their music ranged from love ballads to rock anthems, McCartney’s skill with a bass guitar always stood out. And who can forget John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin or Jack Bruce of Cream? Both these men brought their own unique style and musical tastes to the iconic instrument. But the list is not completely dominated by men. Female rockers have also rocked the bass guitar, including Kim Deal of the noted alt rock band The Pixies.

You’ll occasionally hear skeptics and curmudgeons badmouthing electronic music. These are the same people who draw a sharp distinction between organic rock and roll and everything that has come after. To them, anything prerecorded is useless in a live setting. Fortunately, history is not on their side. Krautrock legends Kraftwerk released their seminal album “Autobahn” back in the ’70s, forever blurring the line between electronic music and standard rock.

More recently, Radiohead went into the studio with Nigel Godrich in preparation for 2000’s “Kid A” – a record that turned out to be a dramatic departure from their pop-heavy rock roots. As rock and electronic genres become more and more intertwined, it pays to have experience with discount electronic keyboards. These instruments can be played in a number of tones and styles, and they can also record your sonic experiments as you go.