I craft baselines with great care and attention to detail, all while maintaining big picture phrasing and musical momentum. I currently tour and record with the James Hunter Six. I'm now including BOTH upright AND electric bass for any song that you might want to have both options for; all for my standard 1 song fee. :)
I currently work with The James Hunter Six and Andrew Duhon. I played bass on Andrew Duhon's Grammy nominated record, "The Moorings". Additionally I've worked with Alvin Youngblood Hart, Eric Lindell, Seth Walker, Luke Winslow King, Colin Lake, and many others.
I specialize in working with singer songwriters and love great storytelling.
In addition to years of experience touring and performing around New Orleans, I also have formal education in music which is helpful for arranging and working with string sections.
Also, thanks to my background in classical music, I'm keen to put a bow on the bass for a lyrical approach when supportive to the track.
Check out the demo track!
I am very easy to work with and not happy unless the artist is happy.
Reach out and say hello! I'd love to hear what you are working on.
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AllMusic verified credits for Myles Weeks18 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMyles is always great to work with. Communication is easy and the work is always top tier! I highly recommend Myles for both upright and electric bass!
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Another great bass track from Myles! Easy communication, stellar performances, always a pleasure!
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Another great bass track from Myles! This time we went electric for a more rockin' tune, and Myles delivered! It's always a pleasure to work with Myles. Communication is easy and the end product is always phenomenal!
check_circleVerifiedReally happy with my experience working with Myles! He put together a great bass line that helped hold the song together. Really beautiful playing and excellent recording. I liked having the ability to blend together the two tracks (recorded with different microphones) to help everything fit in the mix.
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Another great bass track from Myles! It's always a pleasure to work with Myles. Communication is easy, he's open to direction but always has great ideas if you are open, and the quality of his work is always outstanding. I strongly recommend Myles for all your upright and electric bass needs!
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Another great bass track from Myles! Whether it's a straight forward rock song or a six minute Mingus inspired jam fest, Myles always delivers. For the bass solo on the latter, Myles said "i tired to tell a lil story in that time without being too much of a shredder." His bass part was every bit as cool as that description. I highly recommend Myles!
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Another great upright bass track from Myles! His bass tracks are always thoughtful and imaginative, with excellent performances and the highest audio quality. He's also a great communicator and offers very reasonable rates and quick turn-around times. I highly recommend working with Myles!
check_circleVerifiedMyles is a great musician and a pleasure to work with. He always understands what the song needs and is totally open to direction. He consistently delivers stellar performances with very reasonable timelines. I highly recommend him!
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Myles has nailed it again! No matter what I throw his way, he understands the song, delivers the highest quality work in a reasonable timeframe, and he's a heck of a nice guy!
check_circleVerifiedMyles is so great to work with! I'm so grateful for his talents and musical instincts. Recording quality and technique are top notch and everything in between makes for an overall awesome experience. Thank you Myles! I'll be back.
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Myles was an absolute pleasure to work with! He's a great communicator, the turn around time was lightening fast, and the quality of his work and production were phenomenal. I highly recommend him and plan to hit him up again soon for more upright bass tracks!
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Great working with Myles - really beautiful playing and he was quick and very easy to work with. Great quality recordings and he definitely went above and beyond to work out some great parts.
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Myles provided a great bass part, great recording, and was very quick! Highly recommended!
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Myles has beautifully executed what I asked whilst putting his own flare onto the track. He will enhance your track 10 fold, 100% would recommend!
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Myles is one of the best bass players i know. When I had a track that i just couldn't crack the code on, Myles' bassline was the missing link. Now, I'm looking forward to releasing the track as a single when previously it was just going to be a deep cut on the album. Truly a treasure.
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If you’re looking for an upright bass player, stop here and hire Myles. He’s extremely easy to work with, brought plenty of great ideas to my songs, and plays masterfully. Great guy and brilliant musician.
Myles Weeks is a bass playing pro. Period. His ear is unbelievable and his quickness to learn and His attention to nuance details and tone have always amazed me. Myles is relentless when it come to creating the right bass line with the right tone. On top of being a master in the studio, Myles brings a strong energy and sound to every live performance. When I think of amazing bass players I know, Myles Weeks is the first name that comes to mind.
- Bass UprightAverage price - $100 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
Two revisions are included, as I want to make sure you are happy. My typical turn around time is 3 to 5 days as my touring schedule allows. Lead sheets are not needed if you don't have them.
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