Rino Johannessen on SoundBetter

Proffesional bassist since 1990, studio owner since 1994. Lot of session work, and done countless tv-shows in Norway sitting in husbands. For many years I did The Nobel Peaze Prize Concerts, and through that I've played with artists like: Seal, Donna Summer, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Jason Derulo, Steven Tyler, Nuno Bettencourt, Colbie Caillat..

I´m a Norway-based session bassplayer.
Started out in 1990 as a member of the hard rock group: Dream Police.
I joined the group halfthrough their first album, and are still a member.
We broke up for a long time in 1991, but since then I have been busy playing bass for others.
I have been touring and recording with some of Norway´s biggest stars. To name a few: The Monroes, Odd René Andersen, Henning Kvitnes, Ingrid Bjørnov, Dollie de Luxe, Trine Rein...
Also been doing countless Tv-shows in Norway through the years.

I´m also a owner of Greenroom Studio together with my drummer friend Ole Petter Hansen Chylie.
We can offer you high end recorded files with some of the best mics and preamps on the market.

I can offer you a solid backbeat with a lots of feel/personality to it.

My specialization I think is more of a vintage vibe. Motown, soul, R´nB and pushing the eight´notes in straight forward pop and rock.

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

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Interview with Rino Johannessen

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The Norwegian artist latest album "it all comes down" Bassist and studio technician in Greenroom Studio..
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: The Norwegian artist Odd René Andersen, and mixing projects in Greenroom.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You will be happy!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The music! To be creative!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you fix the pitch for me?" Yes...
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Not everything can be fixed in the mix!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Depends on the song or job.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Contact me!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Fender P 66, Mac and logic, apollo and cables..
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started with a hard rock band called Dream Police in 1990. I have been a professional bassplayer since that.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A crossover between James Jamerson and Pino Palladino.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: There's so many. Maybe Anderson Paak and Chris Daddy Dave. Because it would be so inspiring.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Letting everybody around you relax, having a good time and focus on the music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, rock, R&B, soul...
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vibe and energy.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Life! Vibe and hooks.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Recording, bass, , producing, mixing.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Logic, high end preamps and Mics.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: James Jamerson, Pino Palladino, Motown, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Lee Fields, Dap Tone,Q Million, Shawn Everett...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: My work involves providing session bass playing for recordings, often with a vintage-inspired vibe suited to genres like soul, R&B, Motown, pop, and rock. This includes delivering solid, feel-driven bass lines with personality, typically recorded remotely or in-studio using high-end gear at his Greenroom Studio in Fredrikstad, Norway. As a studio technician and co-owner of the facility since 1994, he frequently handles mixing and production tasks, ensuring high-quality audio files for artists and projects, drawing from his extensive experience in session work, TV performances, and live concerts with both Norwegian and international musicians.