The Upright Bass Is The Best Instrument

Matt Bragg talks with caller Alejandro about the upright bass, from its car-shopping logistics and toddler-inflicted scratches to its secret role in rock and roll history. What You'll Hear: Oasis Ticket Grumbling: Matt kicks off the night a little salty about missing out on Oasis tickets, though a consolation trip to Vegas softens the blow considerably. Meet the Doghouse, the Bull Fiddle: Alejandro introduces his instrument of choice, the upright bass, and explains why nobody actually starts out wanting to play it. A Life Built Around a Giant Instrument: From buying cars that fit the bass to patching it up after run-ins with his kids, Alejandro walks through what it really takes to live with something nearly seven feet tall. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Oasis tickets and a consolation trip to Vegas 02:14 Alejandro joins the show 03:34 The upright bass's many names 07:04 Car shopping for a seven-foot instrument 10:00 Scratches, scuffs, and battle scars 14:11 Falling for the sound before the instrument 18:53 Good night to the upright bass communityFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.