We Sing the BASS Electric

by Christian de Mesones

Welcome to We Sing the BASS Electric, a podcast for bass lovers and music enthusiasts of all genres! Join us as we revisit some of the most iconic recordings from different bassists, past and present, and discuss behind-the-scenes insights and stories about the most revered albums of our time - all from a bass player's point-of-view. Hosted by bassist, composer and international recording artist Christian de Mesones, also kno ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 10 - Rudy Sarzo

    We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 10 - Rudy Sarzo

    S01 E10
    55:38

    In this episode, host Christian de Mesones sits down with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo to discuss his career and the iconic bands he's worked with, including Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio and Blue Oyster Cult, just to name a few. Rudy also discusses his bass collection, the evolution of his continuing music education, and he gives us the behind the scenes story of the creation of Metal Health.

  • We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 9 - Bob Daisley

    We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 9 - Bob Daisley

    S01 E09
    36:11

    In this episode, host Christian de Mesones sits down with legendary bassist Bob Daisley to discuss his stellar 50 plus-year career and the iconic players he's worked with, including Ozzy Osbourne, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Randy Rhoads, Ronnie James Dio, and Yngve Malmsten, just to name a few. Bob also discusses his new autobiography, For Fact's Sake, his favorite projects over the years, and his bass collection.

  • We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 2 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

    We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 2 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

    S01 E08
    20:37

    Join host Christian de Mesones for part two of his conversation with HEART founding member and bassist Steve Fossen. In this episode, Steve talks about his California Jam 2 performance and his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  • We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 1 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

    We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 8, Part 1 - Steve Fossen (Heart)

    S01 E08
    30:42

    In this episode, we discuss the music of the band HEART. In part one of this interview, host Christian de Mesones sits down with original bassist and founding member Steve Fossen to revisit his favorite HEART recordings, and to talk about his experiences with the band and his love of Fender bass guitars.

  • We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 7 - Success as an Independent Artist with Brendan Rothwell and Tony Saunders

    We Sing the BASS Electric: Season 1, Episode 7 - Success as an Independent Artist with Brendan Rothwell and Tony Saunders

    S01 E07
    50:54

    Join host Christian de Mesones as he chats with bassists Brendan Rothwell and Tony Saunders about their successes as independent artists.