|
Maria Cristina Patrizi,
where are you based? Rome, Italy.
At what age did you first take a
bass in your hands? At the age of
13.
What attracted you to playing bass?
Every song, every kind of music repose on this instrument. I think that
bass is the heart of music
Did you play any other instrument
before you started playing bass?
Yes, I've played elecrtic guitar for some years before devoting myself
absolutely to bass.
Can you remember the first piece you
ever learned on bass? Yes, it was
The Police's 'Every Breath You Take.
What was your very first public
performance? I was 13 when I've
played as a supporter for my sister's group. She plays drums.
What's your current band?
La Menade, an all girl-band who is about to
issue a CD in November. I also play in a blues cover band.
What's your main bass?
Fender Jazz Custom Shop Sunburst / Alder body, maple neck
What strings to you like best?
DR Billy Sheehan 40/100
What is your backline bass amp
setup? A Ha3000 head (300 watts at 4
ohms) and a SWR Goliath Junior III
Fingers, plectrum or both?
Only fingers, please!
Have you played double or acoustic bass? I never played acoustic bass, but
I' m learning to play double-bass.
What type of music do you play?
With La Menade I play hard rock and
new metal, I also love to play blues, jazz, fusion and above all, funky.
Who do you listen to when you're not
playing? I listen every kind of
music, because I think good music is everywhere. My favourite musicians
and groups are Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Charlie Parker, Alain Caron,
Les Claypool, Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Emerson
Lake and Palmer, Deep Purple, The Yardbirds.
Have you recorded/released any CDs?
Yes, Ive recorded some CDs. Lately,
Ive finished the studio sessions for "Conflitti e Sogni" ("Conflicts and
Dreams"), the La Menade' s CD at the Red House Recordings Studio in
Senigallia, Ancona, Italy.
What was your best gig/venue ever?
In June 2005, I've played a bass
solo at the sample of my school music (Percento Musica, Rome). It was
great!
What was your worst moment onstage?
Two years ago, I went in Padova with La Menade, to play in a little pub. I
was diseased with fever and our singer fainted during the exhibition.
Were you ever on a TV show?
Yes, I've appeared on a show at the
sattelite channel "Rock TV" with my group La Menade.
What's your favourite album/CD?
I've not only one favourite CD: there are four at least: the first album
of Jaco Pastorius, Deep Purple In Rock, Jethro Tull's Aqualung and
Aerosmith's Rocks.
Do you play/own any other
instruments? Yes, I play a lot
electric guitar
Have you ever performed onstage without your bass?
Yes, for some years I've performed with
electric guitar
Have you played outside your own
country? No, never.
What's your opinion on basses with
more than 4 strings? They can be
good, but I prefer basses with 4 strings
What do you feel is the bass-players
function in a band? It depends to
the kind of music you play. But bass is often a backing instrument
What are your ambitions?
I would like to be an excellent musician.
Thanks Cristina. See our Links page
for La Menade website - Ed.
thanks to Cristina for being part of BassGirls.Com
text and images are copyright
of Cristina Patrizi and
BassGirls.Com
|
