Bass Teacher REACTS | KoRn "GOT THE LIFE" - Fieldy Has SUCH Unique Slap Technique & Thunderous TONE!

When I hear people talk about @kornchannel I usually hear them mention that clicky, THUNDEROUS bass sound that characterizes their music. I absolutely love when a band is commonly characterized by their bass player - it proves JUST how powerful and effective the instrument can be, even in a genre like nu metal. I had a fun time with this KoЯn reaction trying to dissect exactly what Reginald “Fieldy“ Arvizu does on a technical level - but make no mistake, it’s one of the most signature bass sounds in the heavy music scene. To me, it blends the visceral feeling of classic hip-hop records with the driving intensity of heavy metal. In this video, I watch a live bass play-through of “Got the Life” from KoRn’s break-through album “Follow the Leader” released in 1998. In this video, I talk about Fieldy’s signature percussive slap technique, his extremely EQ scooped bass tone, and how his bass playing style showcases the wide palette of possibilities the instrument can contribute to a band’s sound. ----