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Charlie Haden

The bass, no matter what kind of music you're playing, it just enhances the sound and makes everything sound more beautiful and full. When the bass stops, the bottom kind of drops out of everything.

Charlie Haden

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Charlie Haden is saying that bass adds depth and richness to all types of music, making the overall sound more complete and pleasing. Without bass, the music feels empty and loses its foundation, causing it to lose impact.

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