German-Polish Bassplayer Adrian Maruszczyk

[marcblum]

Knowing Adrian for 20+ years, since he started playing gigs in the region around Aachen, Germany, I wonder if he is known outside Germany and Poland.

Because I really admire his bright musicality and he melody-centered way of playing I'd like to give same hints for those who are interested in bassplaying beyond technical wizardry and showing off.

Here a example of his beautiful melodic playing:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbzqG--CDuc&feature=youtu.be&t=2m34s[/media]

His wonderful quartett Gadu Gadu combines european folkloristic music with original compositions:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzC4h8FG9lw[/media]

[i](please note that I'm aware that Adran promotes his own series of instruments and equipment, but I just want to shed some light on this great musician)[/i]

[BassTractor]

"I could play that when I was 18!"

[Chris2112]

Wojtek Pilichowski is also the man.

[marcblum]

yeah, but Pili is a lot more "fusion"

[leroydiamond]

Anyone know anything about the quality of these basses?

[bobpalt]

Ask Stuart (vmaxblues). I've just sold my Ellwood to him!

[voxpop]

I really have gas for a 5 string Frog.




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Edited December 19, 2012 by voxpop

[marcblum]

Here Adrian playing a spanish influenced tune:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waVhoT7qKzY&t=4m12s[/media]

Edited December 20, 2012 by marcblum

[Chris2112]

That blue bass sounds fantastic! And the tune he plays at the end of the video is nice too.

[bobpalt]

Adrian is a lovely guy to deal with if you are thinking of buying a bass. He even threw in a superb leather strap and free shipping when I did!