Less is more, more or less... [Bass techniques]

Playing in bands with larger formats such as more musicians/sequencing etc. has presented challenges to me. Usually, I like to find a groove that has a warm roundness to it in terms of tone and feel. A strong bottom end foundation allows the other band members to "let go" and do their thing whether it be singing or playing their instruments. Working with Sarah [McLachlan] has taught me that a little can often go a long way. The sound and space of one note can say a lot more and mean a lot more than 20 notes if placed well. Finding that place is not easy but when you do the feeling is amazing.

Speaking of space, the concept of playing at slow tempos is one that I have tried hard to …