Scott Fernandez - Say Hello To Your Mother For Me

Because he's on his way to becoming like a legitimate artist, I needed to dig this out of the vaults so that you all can see what true artistry looks like. Scott Fernandez is one of the most amazing artists I've had the pleasure of meeting and writing about.  He does things with stringed instruments that most people couldn't imagine doing.  And all the while, he doesn't require band mates to do so.  What he is, is a solo artist breaking molds and people's perceptions of how music should be made, packaged and marketed.  He doesn't meet the conventions of the industry and he dares you to not be captivated by what he does.  I am proud to be able to say, I knew him when because he is blazing a trail for those people that never thought that a solo bass player could step out of the shadows and stand on the merits of his talent.  Go watch his videos on youtube and get some education on what honest to goodness love of the instrument sounds like.

Scott Fernandez - Don't Be Butt-Hurt

When you're a solo artist, it can be difficult to get attention and recognition.  When you're a solo bass player, it may be even harder to get noticed... unless you're Scott Fernandez.  Scott is a Nashville based artist that can make things happen with a bass that could be considered illegal in many states because of the absolute state of euphoria you will find yourself in upon completion of one of his tracks.  Does he care how many strings a bass has... hell no, string counts are for sissies and he is far from being a sissy.  His latest bass weapon that he is commissioning will have 18 strings.  That's right ladies and gentlemen, 18 freaking strings.  That's more strings than my hands have and that's saying a lot.

So let's talk about this track.  This is his first official track he's released as a solo artist.  This marks his journey into greatness.  I cannot speak highly enough about this work of art that he created in one take with no loops, no pedals or added instrumentation.  Just him and his bass.  Here comes my word salad for this track.  Melodic, atmospheric, disastrous, decisive, Prussian, deliberate.  If this song was alive it would be the 4th Infantry Prussian Brigade marching into battle against an army of techno-pagans as they attempt to capture the holy land.  This song would be the apex of the war when the enemy knows they've lost and there's nothing else they can do against a far superior force.  It's the deciding factor that makes them lay down their arms and their women and succomb to the natural course of action as they will be forever known as the suffered an ignominious defeat.

The sound and the feeling this song deliver are so large, it is almost impossible to not feel inspiration welling in your chest as you stand a bit taller knowing that someone has come before you.

Scott is the real deal and there are few bass players that can hold his case, let alone produce work at the caliber he does.  Check him out.  Become friends on FB or Soundcloud or Youtube or all of them.  He's amazing and he will fill you with pride to be a human with the vibratory capacity to full appreciate his realness.

Scott's BandPage

Scott Fernandez - I Speak London Very Best...

I Speak London Very Best... by Scott Fernandez

Here's the deal.  What you're listening to is 4.26 minutes of pure unadulterated artistry on a 4 string bass.  That's right.  There are only 4 strings that he used to do this.  I am now in utter awe of his talent.  I don't know many musicians that can do the things that Scott does with his bass.  This song to me is very appealing right now because it's very frenetic.  The layering he's done and the overlapping of  the 2 almost separate tracks gives this piece a very schizophrenic feeling.  It's moody and a little bit manic in places.  The song has a point of view and it makes damn sure you know about it.  It's a bit all over the place but it takes talent to do that and mean for it to happen.  I don't want to attempt to sound all educated about technique and style but I know that this man has skill to do what he does.  It's got a car chase feeling to it, like from a Guy Richie film.  It's action oriented and even has a Spanish influence like our hero has been driving across Europe and now things are winding down in the streets of London.

Give it a listen and actually listen to it.  Don't just hear it but listen for the subtle nuances that Scott has layered into it.