The first thing you hear… the last thing to disappear

Jon Liebman
June 1, 2026

Ever notice how you can be in a noisy restaurant, a crowded store, or even hearing a live band from a distance… and somehow the bass still cuts through?

There’s a reason for that.

In this week’s Essence of Groove video, I’m taking a look at what makes certain bass lines so memorable and why some grooves seem to stick with us long after everything else fades into the background.

The answer might have less to do with complexity than you think.

Watch the video, then leave a comment below with your takeaways.

Let’s play bass!

— Jon