Sent me your songs so i can make them groove :)
I can record whatever bass line you want on what ever song do you want at almost all styles and techniques
I prefer to be more funk and progressive Also i like to record and be creative thru recordings more than playing in live situations
This is my passion!
I am endorsement of Bacchus Basses which i often use for my recs
I have been playing bass for about 25 years and recently released my personal solo album named Hakuna Bassata ,nowdays i am working on my new songs
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Interview with KABADAIS VILLIS
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am playing bass for 28 years. I rec first time for a local band before 20 years
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have 5 basses ( 5 string jazz bass Bacchus handmade series, 4 string jazz bass handmade made by Odyssey, 5 string PJ bass handmade by Theodoris Rammos, 5 string fretless handmade by Theodoris Rammos) I am recording with Eden Navigator or my Ebs 1 classic Preamp . My audient ID and ableton live with fab filter plugins are the last in recording chain
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Do not use toο many plugins on your instruments let the sound of your woods to shine
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked with Ian Ray Logan and Ray Z (Bruce Dickinson ex guitar player) on Ian's album 2 years ago and was an honor for me to play with these guys. I rec bass on the whole album
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on the new album of a band ,some international covers on youtube and i am also working on my new album
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I know one guitar player and he is great for recording heavy metal songs
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both! Of course analog is greater but we cannot have so big gear and digital is a great tool nowdays
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Always on time! I don't want to leave anyone unhappy. I don't even want to get paid if the client doesn't like my job
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love to be creative and recording makes the most out of me!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How fast i will have finished. Answer : As soon as it will be great for our ears!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What exactly bass line they want and i usually need them to sent me some songs for reference
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I will do my best to make you happy and i will always be on time to the schedule
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: my compo amp, my 5 string Bacchus, one overdrive one chorus/reverb and one loop pedal to make music :)
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: On my personal album named Hakuna Bassata i have fusion, prog and funk elements
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Yanni cause i love his arrangements. Also with Steve Vai haha yes crazy he is combine funk and prog witch i love
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on progressive rock and funk material
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Adapt my bass sound to any style of music
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I am bringing a bass line that make it suitable for the style and needs of the song and the client!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I am taking the song in mp3 type if it possible without bass or with bass if the client need specific bassline then i am starting to rec and have a continuously feedback with the client
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Sound engineers and drummers
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am recording bass guitar to their songs edit re amp and sent it back to them waiting their feedback
I was the music arranger and bass player in this production
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I dont have a number of exactly revisions cause i want the customer to be happy and then finish the recordings. This can be done after one or after 100 revision. Also i wil give you very fast feedback
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