In the second episode of The Brescian Bass Trilogy, Elinore Morris continues her quest to unlock the secrets of 1500s Brescian double basses. This time, we return to Oslo to examine Dan Styffe’s legendary Gasparo da Salò bass, crafted in the 1580s. Discover its fascinating history, including connections to the Beatles, Duke Ellington, and World War II, and dive into Elinore’s unique geometric analysis of its design.
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Chapter Markers:
1. 0:00 - Previously on Chain of Sounds
2. 0:45 - Welcome to Part II in Oslo
3. 1:00 - Introducing Dan Styffe’s Legendary Bass
4. 1:47 - The Bass’s Storied History
5. 2:30 - Unique Features and Restoration Insights
6. 5:56 - Exploring Geometric Proportions in the Bass
7. 7:02 - Elinore’s Measurements and Methodology
8. 9:00 - Comparing the Oslo and Gothenburg Basses
9. 10:16 - Freehand Craftsmanship vs. Cremonese Forms
10. 12:40 - Final Measurements and Future Plans
11. 13:47 - Dan Styffe Performs on the Gasparo da Salò
12. 14:39 - Outro: Next Stop, Stockholm!