The Nick Campbell Interview: The SCARIEST Bass LEGEND of LA? (The SBL Podcast Ep. 142)

Nick Campbell’s a busy LA session player for all the right reasons - great sound, groove, and awesome vibe. And in today’s new episode of our ‘Behind The Bass Lines’ interview series, Nick’s going to tell you exactly where he took ideas from to create his must-hear bass style – and even show you a few licks you can try out, too.

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Video Breakdown:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:01:13 - Learning the Muted Thumb Technique
00:08:05 - Exploring Different Bass Tones
00:11:51 - The Importance of Touch and Dynamics
00:16:16 - Creating Memorable Bass Lines
00:26:30 - Versatility in Playing Styles
00:27:41 - Approaching Walking Bass Lines on Electric Bass
00:34:39 - Thinking in Longer Phrases and Direction
00:39:12 - Adapting Walking Bass Lines to Different Progressions
00:41:14 - Playing Fast and Endurance
00:53:01 - Ferocity and Comedy in Solos
00:58:41 - Supporting a Solo
01:11:02 - Being Present and Listening
01:19:21 - Playing Whole Notes
01:21:18 - Where to Find Nick Campbell

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[NickCampbellDestroys]

W000t! So fun thank you guys for having me

[AdamNeely]

Hell yeah, glad you had Nick on! He’s a beast

[sabre]

So happy to see Nick getting his flowers. He's one of the greatest around right now in my opinion

[cymbop]

This is one of the best interviews I've ever heard for teaching and learning.

[IanMartinAllison]

Nick you are amazing. Thanks for spending time with us!

[kevinterruption]

Nick's intelectual approach is so enjoyable to listen to--and what a player! Thanks for featuring him.

[gorkaparaiso]

Nick Cambpbell is just the perfect Mix of Taste and Groove, and the interview is just great ... THX Nick THX SBL

[MC-qeqb]

Nick has a great way of explaining what he does, and telling stories. Good on you for letting him speak and asking the right questions! That is sometimes the most difficult thing to do. Great job guys

[jeffs.]

OMG, I've looped those 2 Pomplamoose/Dua Lipa basslines one hundred times in the car. The tone. The pocket! ❤. I'm so impressed at how Nick articulates his approach to the bass. Thanks for making this interview happen.
-Jeff.
BC Canada.

[matto]

He is one of my favorite Bass players right now. Pure rhythmic feel and a tone hat compliments the music.

[BigLoveBigBand]

Truly one of my favorite living bassists. So stoked to have a long interview of him talking that good bass shit

[BassByTheBay]

Was not expecting to see Nick here, but so glad you got him. He has such a great sense of how to make a bass line interesting without becoming overbearing. I'm not surprised to hear how thoughtful he is about how he plays. 😎

[infoboyzero]

Fantastic interview! Thank you Alain for asking these really good questions and thanks to Nick for answering them so generously.

[mrjmcrowson]

This is one of my favorite interviews. I had never heard of Nick before but he is a beast of a player and has valuable knowledge to share!

[Eudemon]

I learned guitar a bit before I learned bass, and my older brother was sooo into Tool at the time and he was showing me Jambi, those intro string lines, he played it for me and gave it a palm mute for the bass lines and I was in that from then on. That is so awesome to hear of that kind of experience when you're literally a budding musician. No wonder Nick is unbelievable and makes it look sooo effortless!

[ibunkatraining]

I appreciate Ian asking for advice! Great interview style.

[happyagain]

Here you can see and hear why he's a legend. Great guy to talk to. I could listen to him all day talking bass. Thanks SBL guys.

[phil]

Awesome video. Found the 2 octave diagonal movement scale using 16th notes an awesome idea and have implemented it into my practice already. Opened my eyes to the technique. So easy to understand. It was like I was ripe for that idea to be planted in me. Gonna make a difference to opening up the fretboard, I can tell. A real derrrr / eureka moment 😊

[StephenBritton]

Incredibly inspirational and educational. Had heard of Nick before this, big fan now.

Will be watching this like a million times to learn the way he syncopates and accents notes. He's a master at this.

[GuerreroGamez]

Just a guitarist who wants to learn the bass after discovering this channel 😅
I’ve really enjoyed the Sean Harvey & Nick Campbell interviews

thank you!