Category Archives: music

I can finally slap-a-da bass

Posted on 07/13/2009 by Eric Fickes

Here’s my new 5 string Carvin Icon bass ( IC5WP ).  Not the best photo shoot, but good enough.  I’m in love with this bass.  It took me almost two years of waiting, and now my precious is in my … Continue reading →

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My next bass is going to be a Carvin IC5WP

Posted on 05/27/2009 by Eric Fickes

Today I received my bass build card from Carvin. Yeah, it’s on.  My funky new baby is expected to be completed on June 24th, 2009.  This will be my third Carvin bass, second 5 string.  Here is all the evidence. … Continue reading →

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My Auto-Tune collection

Posted on 05/13/2009 by Eric Fickes

Auto-Tune is clearly the special effect du jour in both hip-hop, and viral videos on the internets. Most people seem to be all up in arms about hip-hoppers overdoing it, but I’m still digging it. Mostly because I only listen … Continue reading →

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James Brown’s ‘The Funky Drummer’ is a classic

Posted on 01/29/2009 by Eric Fickes

James Brown’s ‘The Funky Drummer’ is amazing.  Its a groovy little tune that’ll get you doing the head bob in no time.  The best part of this song comes at 5:32, that’s when the magic starts.  This little block of … Continue reading →

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