Dave Holland
Dave Holland
Dave Hollandis an English jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader who has been performing and recording for five decades. He has lived in the United States for over 40 years...
ProfessionDrummer
Date of Birth1 October 1946
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I think string instruments in general were something I felt an affinity for. I liked the bass. I was a rhythm guitarist and the bass seemed a more interesting thing to do than play chords. It didn't have the high profile of the lead guitarist, but I wasn't really ready for that at the time. It seemed to suit my personality.
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The whole point in developing your own style is to find your own voice.
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The fundamental role that the bass has always had is to outline the lower parts of the harmony and be supportive rhythmically. You work very closely with the drummer, usually in a jazz group and in the rhythm section. It is sort of a fulcrum in the group.
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I think music can be many things to many people. I think it should exist on many levels. I think that music can exist on dance and rhythm and movement and at the same time, exist on a very high intellectual level. You can come to the music bringing whatever understanding you have and find something in it that you can connect with.
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You have to find a way to protect yourself in a certain way from people who are constantly demanding your time.