Yamaha BB434M bass bridge upgrade

If you guys notice, in my few recent videos, my bass has a slight difference. It's on the bridge. This is because I replaced the standard bass bridge of the Yamaha BB434M with the bridge used for the BB734A. I'm quite satisfied with this upgrade. Different tone a little bit, and cooler look..

 

[Video] Michelle (Bass Version)

This is bass version of song Michelle from The Beatles. I play this song on bass based on Billy Sheehan version back in the 80s. 

Well, of course I like the original version, because the composition was amazing, with the beautiful lyric. Composed principally by Paul McCartney, with the middle eight co-written with John Lennon. The song is a love ballad with part of its lyrics sung in French. Of course this bass version is only the bass in it. Without other instruments, and no lyrics

 

[Video] Naked in the Rain RHCP bass cover by Dede SP

I covered the song Red Hot Chili Peppers. Called Naked in the Rain, from their album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This is actualy not my thing. But I've played it before, long time ago, when I first started playing bass. I tried to remember the song again. At first, I even forgot the title of the song :D Well, it's quite challenging for me who is not familiar with this kind of funky slap bass. I hope you like it

[Video] Killer Tune Tokyo Jihen bass cover by Dede SP

In order to fill my music activities affected by the pandemic, I will make bass cover videos on my YouTube channel more often. I've made several videos. You can check on YouTube. This time I covered a Japanese song from Tokyo Jihen. I'm not a person who often hears songs from Tokyo Jihen, but I quite like this song. Titled Killer Tune, a musical composition is amazing, and a bassline that is quite challenging to play. You can watch below, and don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe

 

Blues EP by Dede SP and Yqin Bee

In the beginning of 2022, I decided to release my short recordings with guitarist Yqin Bee. Yqin Bee is a guitar soloist and my bandmate in InstiTutBlues. We originally made this recording based on InstiTutBlues vocalist Captain John's request and originally only for background music in social media posts. Consisting of 2 short blues songs, you can listen and stream on all major digital stores. Or you can listen to it below

 

Dede SP · Blues Time

ITB Progrock

I joined in a project with the alumni of the Bandung Institute of Technology to celebrate ITB's 100th anniversary. Together with musicians who are ITB alumni such as Donny Suhendra, Candil, Erwin Badudu and others. This project plays a Progressive Rock version of a national song entitled "Bangun Pemudi Pemuda". The video was aired on TVRI in a variety show "Bersama Berkarya Bagi Bangsa" 

 

 
And here's the behind the scene video. I recorded the bass part with help from my old friend Balum
 

 
Also check out this bass and drum isolated track from the record

TRIP TO THAILAND - Burapa Bike Week 2020 Pattaya

I played at Burapa Bike Week 2020 on February 15, 2020 with Aji Brokenbones' Speed Metal Project. Burapa Bike Week is an annual event held in Pattaya, Thailand. It's a biggest motorcycle event and club gathering in Asia.

Speed Metal Project also featuring a Malaysian singer Hatta Junction.