Damian Coccio Solo Bass Albums
A limited supply of physical CDs for my first 4 albums are still available on Bandcamp. It is unlikely that more physical CDs will be made (digital downloads are the most popular) so get them while they are here!
The specifications for this dream fretless bass took over 10 years to conceptualize. After trying many different wood and neck combinations and construction methods, I settled on an oak/walnut/ebony/ash combination. The woods are primarily based on Fodera’s Monarch Standard Fretless, but with the addition of a dense Northern Ash Tone block and a thick asymmetrical …
I have unplugged from social media indefinitely and have deactivated most of my social media accounts. I am always working on new music and there’s many videos on YouTube, music on iTunes, Bandcamp, and even a new album! I will be returning emails sent to my contact page (join my mailing list there for …
My new solo bass album ’Inner Ponds’ is released! It can be ordered here : — See Albums Page— Featuring 10 fretted and fretless bass compositions and improvisations, ‘Inner Ponds’ massive effects and creative looping is sure to inspire and relax. All songs on the album were written and played by Damian Coccio. …
My custom 5 string bass was developed working closely with Vinny Fodera and the Fodera Team. This bass was specifically designed to fit my body and my tonal objectives. The single cut was chosen to increase the sustain and handle altered tunings. The 2″ thick semi-hollow body adds comfort and a unique character I’ve come …
My new solo bass album ’Mysteries of the Deep’ is released! —See albums page– Featuring 11 fretted and fretless bass compositions, ‘Mysteries of the Deep’ approaches Solo Bass as a vehicle for exploring subconscious depths. This album’s compositions, massive effects and creative looping are sure to inspire and relax. The album Art was designed by …
I am often asked “who makes your bass and what are the specs”? This article addresses those questions about the Koa 6 and provides a brief history of it’s development. My Koa 6 string bass was made by Fodera Guitars in New York City and is the most important instrument I’ve owned. The first bass …
The two most common questions I get asked are “what effects do you use?” and “how do you record YouTube videos?” This article addresses those questions with a few different approaches. Equipment I use: Ditto Looper, Strymon Timeline, Strymon Big Sky, Strymon OBP-1, EHX Freeze, Apollo Twin Interface, Sony DSC RX-100 Camera, iMac, Logic Pro, …
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‘Hypnagogery’ is 14 Tracks and 46 Minutes of Solo Bass Guitar using all of my Fodera basses, Strymon effects, convolution reverbs, and more… Now on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon, Band Camp, etc.. All songs were written and played by Damian Coccio.
We owe it to ourselves to understand how social media affects our brains, our privacy and why it’s “free”. It is difficult to participate in good conscience when these platforms are causing users: Behavior Modification Addiction and Over Engagement Amplified Negativity Fragmented Attention Loss of Healthy Social Skills Psychological Problems Political, Racial and Ideological division …
