Jean Baudin

Location:
Redwood City, California, US
Type:
Artist / Band / Musician
Genre:
Metal / Ambient / Experimental
Site(s):
Type:
Indie
Jean Baudin, known for his unique, dark, melodic compositions and versatile technique, is one of the world's most recognized bass players. The renowned bassist has performed solo bass shows and taught at clinics across the US and in Europe, including some alongside bass legends Stu Hamm and Michael Manring.
Primarily self-taught, Baudin began playing the bass in 1985 and later received bass lessons from virtuoso guitarist Marty Friedman (solo artist, guitarist for MegaDeth) and Jason Becker (solo artist, member of David Lee Roth Band). Baudin first received worldwide acclaim in the '90s as the founding member and creator of the underground California band Nuclear Rabbit and later Element of Surprise. Both bands showcased Baudin's phenomenal tapping, slapping, and fingerstyle bass playing, as well as his creative use of effect pedals.
Baudin also gained recognition for pioneering use of extended-range basses, basses with frequencies extending beyond the typical 4- or 5- string range. Baudin moved to a 6-string in 1996, a 9-string in 1999, and an 11-string in 2004. Working closely with luthiers as well as speaker cabinet companies, he helped them create instruments specialized to produce the highest quality sound for such a large range - including 3 strings lower than a normal bass and 4 higher strings. Baudin created a two-handed tapping style that fully utilizes this full range of low, deep bass notes, as well as high treble notes – enabling him to play multiple parts at once, similar to how a pianist can play a melody and a harmony or bassline at the same time. Adding pedal effects creates a multi-instrument affect, often dazzling listeners by how only one person is creating so much sound.
Baudin's solo bass videos on youtube have garnered more than 10 million views. His "Solace" solo bass debut CD is now available in either CD or MP3 Download. The CD fully explores Baudin's diverse range and skill, including the delicate, clear innocence of "Vanishing," to the haunting sounds of "Frosty Acres" to the heavy, powerful "Krackatoa." The solo compositions were recorded by Baudin without overdubbing, so live performances bring these songs to life.
Baudin is endorsed by Conklin guitars, Accugroove speaker cabinets, Ernie Ball, La Bella strings, BOSS effects, Ken Lawrence Instruments, Phil Jones Bass speakers, and Milennia Media.
"Solace", Jean's debut CD of solo bass pieces is now available in either CD or MP3 Download. Click here to go to the order page.



For more info:
www.jeanbaudin.com
www.nuclearrabbit.com
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