In this episode of the Overwater Interviews series, we sit down with the incredibly talented bassist Gus Stirrat, renowned for his virtuosic playing, rich tone, and profound musicality. Join us as Gus shares insights into his journey as a professional bassist, his influences, and how his Overwater basses play a key role in shaping his sound.0:00 Introduction2:35 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes5:10 Recording at Solas Sound Studios 6:06 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Live!6:30 Gus's musical training and running his own studio12:41 The Scottish music scene17:09 Playing Scottish folk music on bass17:28 Gus's Custom Overwater Hollowbody 20:47 Ambient solo bass example 22:11 Guitar & Bass duet29:10 Pedal board & bass effects 35:24 Gus's Overwater J Series 5 string 48:18 The perfect In Ear Monitor tone vs Front of House54:05 The Mount Rushmore of Bass! https://overwaterbasses.com/https://www.instagram.com/gusstirrat/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/solassound/?hl=enhttps://danezard.com/
Tune in as Dan Ezard chats with talented Overwater Artist Sam Edgington. They discuss Sam's experiences playing bass in London's West End, touring with the legendary Wailers, and a very sparkly custom J Series!Don't miss this engaging conversation!Make sure to watch, listen and subscribe for more updates on future episodes and artist features.0:00 Introduction1:27 Early life, education and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)6:10 Side hustles and starting your own function agency11:21 Depping on West End shows21:02 Can you over-prepare?23:05 Sam's very custom J Series 5 string 26:18 Sam's Overwater Hybrid fretless 538:21 Touring with the legendary Wailers 44:13 War Stories! Catching the wrong train while on tour in Japan! 47:50 Sam's Mount Rushmore or bass players. https://overwaterbasses.com/
The UK bassist Dayna Fisher talks us through his Overwater custom bass guitars, life touring with the worlds biggest artists, gear, mentality and more!
0.00 Introduction
0.53 Jess Glynne & New Artists
3.23 Dayna's approach to bass solo's
6.12 Gear! Dayna's bass/synth rig for Jess Glynne
7.12 Custom J Series 5 String
8.38 Creating tones for pop gigs using pedals
12.18 Dan's recent arena tour with Gabrielle
13.17 Dayna's custom Contemporary J Series 5 String
18.02 Using mid-range to find the perfect front-of-house tone
20.57 High end DI's for bass guitar
22.36 Playing in church & the UK gospel scene
26.53 What advice would you give to your younger self?
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0.00 Introduction 0.44 Overwater Interviews 01.47 Phil’s remote bass lessons 03.04 Phil’s background and current projects 10.54 Phil’s sea foam green P Series 5 String13.54 6 String Hollow body 17.37 Phil’s custom J series 520.55 Fretless contemporary J Series 25.40 influences, Pino and John Deacon 31.49 Hot Take! Are bass amps dead?! 💀
Pulp - James Taylor Quartet - BIMM The Pulp bassist talks to Dan Ezard about his early influences, advice for bass students and the challenges of stepping up to playing HUGE gigs!
Join us for a fascinating conversation as the founder of Scott's Bass Lessons sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss his journey from working at Overwater Basses to building the world’s biggest online bass education platform. Scott shares insights from his early gigs, his decision to start a YouTube channel, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode covers everything from growing an online audience to what’s next for Scott's Bass Lessons.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 - Scott's early days at Overwater Basses
10:38 - Early gigs and sight reading
17:21 - Why Scott started his YouTube channel
17:31 - Marlowe DK
26:58 - $1000 in a day
29:29 - Scott’s advice for budding entrepreneurs
35:54 - Don’t rewrite the rulebook
38:51 - Ian Martin Allison
41:30 - Build an audience
52:35 - What’s next for Scott’s Bass Lessons?
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Tune in for an inspiring discussion packed with entrepreneurial tips, personal stories, and a look into the future of bass education!
Dan Ezard sits down with New York-based bassist Lorin Cohen to discuss bass Improv Mastery, why he plays Overwater basses, how he makes a living playing in New York, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Life as a bassist in New York 7:57 Bass Improv Mastery 17:12 Playing Examples 18:06 Why Lorin plays Overwater Bass Guitars 25:32 War Stories! Tales from the road 31:12 What advice would you give to your younger self? Enjoy the interview and follow us on Spotify and Apple Music for the podcast version. https://www.lorincohen.com/
Hamilton - Take That - Scotts Bass Lessons
The bassist from Hamilton, Scotts Bass Lessons, Take That and many more talks to Dan Ezard about why he plays Overwater basses, playing in the West End, setting up his own teaching platform and much more!
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Scotts Bass Lessons
4:35 Why Ian plays Overwater Basses
9:28 War Stories - Tales from the West End Orchestra Pits
19:06 Ian's own Online Teaching Platform
24:19 What advice would you give your younger self?
Bassist and Educator Philip Mann tells Dan Ezard about his musical origins, what he's up to in 2024, his Overwater Basses and a few war stories from his time onstage with artists like The Drifters, Van Morrison & Albert Lee. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Phil's Early Years as a Bassist 17:30 Philip's Overwater Basses 30:42 War Stories! Check out Phil's website, 'With Bass in Mind', Here! - https://www.withbassinmind.com/ You can buy the 'Finally' DI Pedal Phil uses here - https://www.withbassinmind.com/the-pedal
The bassist behind The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The BBC Big Band and some of your favourite West End Shows sits down with Dan Ezard for another 'Player to Player' interview. 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Early Context & Education 7:49 The Importance of a Great Teacher 9:01 Studying With Jess Berlin 12:30 Zoltans Bass Lounge, The West End, Playing With Orchestras 15:38 What to Practice When Covering Classical Bass Parts 17:20 War Stories - When it All Goes Wrong & How To Deal With It! 27:58 Zoltan's Advice For Young Players and To His Younger Self https://www.zoltansbasslounge.com
The bassist behind Lainey Wilson, Damian Lewis, American Young and London's West End Shows sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss his career so far and gives his thoughts on how you can get ahead as a professional bass player. 0:00 Introduction 0:47 How Phil Got Started as a Professional Bassist 6:28 How to Play Electric & Double Bass To A High Standard 10:10 Nashville & The UK Country Music Scene 17:00 Tips For Memorising New Songs 25:30 Phil's Overwater P Series 5 String 28:20 Getting Work in West End Musicals 36:26 What Advice Phil Would Give His Younger Self.
Overwater Interviews: A Session with Trevor Barry - The Groove Master Behind Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars We are thrilled to host the phenomenal Trevor Barry, the seasoned bassist who lays down the groove on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing (known as Dancing with the Stars in the USA). Join Dan Ezard as he explore's Trevor's remarkable career and the intricacies of his custom Overwater Progress Bass, and gather invaluable advice for aspiring bassists looking to make a mark in the industry. 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why Do You Play Overwater Basses? 0:57 Trev's Custom Overwater Progress Midi Bass 3:43 Designing The Bass 7:04 'Lumilay' Luminous Inlays 7:41 Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing With The Stars 9:37 Trevor's Work Outside Of Strictly 15:09 Advice For Up And Coming Bassists 18:45 Trev's Overwater Collection
Overwater artist Chris Attwell sits down with Dan Ezard to discuss studying with Gary Willis, Playing complex music and his own project Valmuz. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Why Chris plays Overwater Basses 5:42 Playing with a ramp 7:34 Why Chris left London behind to study his masters at Berkeley Valencia 15:52 Chris's original project Valmuz 25:15 How to approach complex music and harmony
In this Overwater Interviews episode, the renowned bass guitarist Paul Geary, who has collaborated with artists like Nick Kershaw, Lisa Stansfield, and George Michael, joins host Dan Ezard to share his insights and experiences. He delves into his journey with Overwater Basses, imparts valuable advice for thriving in music college, and offers practical tips on posture and technique specifically for bass guitar players.
Podcast Timeline:
- 0:00: Introduction
- 0:15: Opening Remarks
- 0:51: Touring Experiences with Nick Kershaw
- 2:24: The Story Behind Paul's Three Overwater Basses
- 4:29: Techniques for Optimal Playing Posture and Strap Height Adjustment
- 6:32: Collaborative Performances with Gabrielle
- 9:16: Working with Lisa Stansfield and Insights into The UK Gospel Scene
- 9:41: Educational Role at The Academy of Contemporary Music
- 10:54: Key Traits Common Among Top Music Students
- 16:25: Jack and Alice Geary's Tour with Ed Sheeran and Their Performance at The Women's World Cup
- 20:12: Embracing Diverse Interests and Pursuits Outside of Music
In our latest 'Overwater Interviews' episode, Dan Ezard is joined by Chloe Peacock, renowned for her work with Alana Springsteen, Gina Larner and, until recently, with Remember Monday. This interview covers: - Effective techniques for managing both singing and playing bass. - Highlights from Chloe's career in the music industry. - A light-hearted look at how Chloe might have influenced the creation of the original Scott Devine signature bass ;-) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Smoked & Uncut/Summer Festivals 3:15 Quitting The Day Job 4:45 How Going Full Time Has Benefitted Chloe's Career 7:10 Playing The Cello and Coming From A Musical Family 9:45 How Sheryl Crow Inspired Chloe to Pick Up The Bass Guitar 14:10 Arco Playing and Musical Theatre 17:55 Remember Monday Supporting Billy Joel in London's Hyde Park 22:10 Alana Springsteen 25:55 Tips For Singing and Playing Bass 30:52 Why Chloe Plays Overwater Bass Guitars 33:14 Did Chloe Inspire The Scott Devine Signature Bass? ;-) Don't forget to subscribe for more 'Player to Player' Interviews and insights from the music business. #OverwaterInterviews #ChloePeacock #BassAndVocals #MusicCareers
In this episode of 'Overwater Interviews', Dan Ezard sits down with Sandy Beales, the bassist and musical director for artists such as JP Cooper, One Direction and Scouting For Girls.
Key Discussion Points:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 JP Cooper Tour & The London Palladium
1:55 Becoming A Musical Director
6:55 Kaizen Collective
8:40 One Direction and The Audition Process
13:28 Sandy's Overwater J Series Basses
16:10 The 'Muscle Car' bass
17:39 What's Coming Up Next?
18:20 Memorising Songs and Subconscious Learning
19:27 What Sandy Looks For In A Bassist and How to Nail The Audition
20:46 Tone, Sound & Embracing Synth Bass
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