Book Description

Extreme bass player Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Dweezil Zappa) explores how he combines tone, technique, and artistry to play some of the most demanding music in the industry. Nearly two hours of live performances include fellow musicians Mike Keneally, Joe Travers, Kira Small, and others, PLUS a breakdown of drums and bass for three Dethklok songs with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan that no Dethklok fan will want to miss! Other titles include Bryan's "Seven Percent Grade" and "Love Terror Adrenaline," Keneally's "'Cause of Breakfast," Steve Vai's "Freak Show Excess," and more. Special features include PDFs of all bass transcribed exactly as Bryan performs it in the video. Learn to master your mind and achieve your signature tone no matter what type of music you're called upon to play! Total DVD run time: 3 hrs, 40 min. "This DVD is a must for any bass player out there." --Ty Campbell, Bass Frontiers Magazine "It's the perfect combination of entertainment, education, and applied instruction -- This is a highly recommended video for aspiring and professional bassists who want to pick up some great technique instruction, learn about sound and gear setups, and expand their musical horizons. Beller delivers comprehensively on all fronts, and makes it fun in the process." ---Jon Chappell, Harmony Central