https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-funky-guitar-and-drums-jam-on-a-90-bpm-groove 2022-04-03T21:48:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-03-07_at_6.21.14_PM.png?v=1646706144 Duets: Funky guitar and drums jam. Duets: Funky guitar and drums jam on a 90 bpm groove. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duet-playing-a-ukulele-with-distortion-jamming-over-a-filthy-rock-riff 2022-04-03T21:47:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-03-09_at_2.04.59_AM.png?v=1646821047 Duets: Rock ukulele over a filthy riff. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/bob-your-head-to-this 2022-04-04T08:46:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-03-09_at_3.06.40_AM.png?v=1646824362 Duets: Bob your head to this power rock groove. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/add-some-reggae-rhythm-extra-bounce-may-this-brighten-your-day 2022-04-04T11:31:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.03.10_PM.png?v=1649048638 Duets: Add some reggae rhythm = extra bounce! May this brighten your day. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-brandon-gass-playing-guitar-duet-with-lachunek-on-sam-smith-s-lay-me-down 2022-04-03T22:23:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.06.50_PM.png?v=1649049051 Duets: Brandon Gass playing guitar #duet with @lachunek on Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down”. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-chill-melodies-beautiful-progression-some-dreamy-tones 2022-04-04T08:59:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.27.37_PM.png?v=1649050199 Duets: Chill Melodies - Beautiful progression + some dreamy tones. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-brandon-gass-playing-lead-guitar-with-peter-keys-%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8Ffreebird-%F0%9F%92%AF-on-keys 2022-04-04T11:32:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.34.33_PM.png?v=1649050513 Duets: Brandon Gass playing lead guitar with Peter Keys ❤️Freebird 💯 on keys https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-funking-around-in-the-pocket-on-a-duet-with-funky-guitar-the-drummer-from-the-band-scary-pockets 2022-04-04T11:34:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.37.16_PM.png?v=1649051095 Duets: Funking around on a duet with the drummer from the band, Scary Pockets. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/kanye-west-donda-jail-drum-coffee-break-recreated-from-everyday-coffee-sounds 2022-04-04T08:58:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.48.32_PM.png?v=1649051337 Kanye West Donda "Jail" Drum Coffee Break (Recreated From Everyday Coffee Sounds) https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/sneak-peek-of-brandon-gass-mastering-a-cover-of-the-grateful-dead-classic-touch-of-grey-by-beauty-the-knee-free-from-ctrl 2022-04-04T09:00:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_10.57.55_PM.png?v=1649051918 Sneak peek of Brandon Gass mastering a cover of the Grateful Dead classic “Touch of Grey” by Beauty & The Knee @ Free From CTRL https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-brandon-gass-jamming-on-guitar-with-the-almighty-dave-grohl-on-drums-this-was-super-fun 2022-04-04T11:38:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_11.05.22_PM.png?v=1649052344 Duets: Brandon Gass jamming on guitar with the almighty Dave Grohl on drums. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-brandon-gass-dropping-some-guitar-on-this-nugget-with-teamoflouie-beatsbyjblack 2022-04-04T11:37:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_11.12.54_PM.png?v=1649052878 Duets: Brandon Gass dropping some guitar on this nugget with @teamoflouie & @beatsbyjblack. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/duets-brandon-gass-a-free-from-ctrl-artist-jams-on-last-train-home-with-john-mayer 2022-04-04T11:30:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_11.17.23_PM.png?v=1649053228 Duets: Brandon Gass jams on "Last Train Home" with John Mayer. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/brandon-gass-plays-his-acoustic-version-of-my-hero-in-the-honor-of-taylor-hawkins-rip-thank-you-for-your-musical-inspiration-%E2%9C%8C%EF%B8%8F 2022-04-04T11:28:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-04-03_at_11.27.00_PM.png?v=1649053652 Brandon Gass plays his acoustic version of “My Hero” in the honor of Taylor Hawkins, RIP.✌️ https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/the-1-thing-to-do-to-be-creative 2022-11-19T00:51:06-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_7653_b16118fc-dc33-43f8-8e5c-4e3c361bd830.jpg?v=1668847778 The #1 thing to do to be creative https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/van-halen-inspired-improv-tutorial 2022-11-18T21:57:15-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_3079F2D79424-1.jpg?v=1668837435 Van Halen Inspired Improv Tutorial https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/stay-open-try-new-things-don-t-get-stuck-in-what-you-ve-done-before-and-don-t-worry-about-it 2022-11-19T00:52:26-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_7657.jpg?v=1668840028 Stay open. Try new things. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/writer-s-block-find-creativity-and-inspiration-through-nature-and-the-simple-things-around-you 2022-11-19T00:02:47-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_C22CC149C709-1_2.jpg?v=1668844967 Writer’s block? Find creativity and inspiration through nature... https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/preview-of-a-new-song-from-brandon-gass-called-blue 2022-11-19T00:21:20-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_6F9E6D6935A5-1_cbf64b1a-c884-4f37-891f-d68f4b3b85cd.jpg?v=1668846080 Brandon Gass previews a new song called “Blue”. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/happy-world-kindness-day-dont-forget-the-beauty-that-exists-on-this-planet 2022-11-19T00:39:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_BE90474E6F32-1.jpg?v=1668847175 Happy World Kindness Day. Don't forget the beauty that exists on this planet. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/creative-inspiration-steve-jobs 2022-12-22T12:53:11-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/1x1_still.jpg?v=1671742391 Focus on Inspiration - Steve Jobs https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/rip-jeff-beck 2023-01-11T22:13:42-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/D4CA0B09-61C9-4B5D-A481-F46B16202F20.jpg?v=1673504022 RIP Jeff Beck https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/a-new-year-brings-new-opportunity-moved-into-my-new-studio-we-are-going-to-have-some-fun-this-year 2023-01-25T15:31:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_517230A33E85-1.jpg?v=1674689498 A new year brings new opportunity. Moved into my new studio. We are going to have some fun this year! Brandon Gass rocks a dirty blues rock riff on his Gibson SG https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/i-went-to-the-beastie-boys-exhibition-in-la-here-is-what-happened 2023-01-25T15:39:23-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_4A603934CF30-1.jpg?v=1674689898 Here is my story at the Beastie Boys Exhibition in LA. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/preview-our-new-eminem-jay-z-kendrick-lamar-ai-track-about-their-love-of-donuts 2023-03-03T08:37:59-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/The_Eminem_Verse_Preview_Thumbnail_1x1_9fef04bc-9d44-4859-893b-266128bf04cd.png?v=1677783553 1st Preview of our Eminem + Jay-Z + Kendrick Lamar track with the help of AI & donuts. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/2nd-preview-of-our-eminem-jay-z-kendrick-lamar-track-with-the-help-of-ai-donuts 2023-03-03T08:44:00-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/The_Donut_King_1x1_MAIN_BUILD_JayZ_Preview.00_00_10_28.Still001_-_Edited.png?v=1677861840 2nd Preview of our Eminem + Jay-Z + Kendrick Lamar track with the help of AI & donuts. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/3rd-preview-of-eminem-jay-z-kendrick-lamar-track-with-the-help-of-ai-donuts 2023-03-04T16:46:19-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/The_Donut_King_16x9_MAIN_BUILD_For_Kendrick_Preview.00_00_12_03.Still001_-_Edited.png?v=1677977179 3rd Preview of Eminem + Jay-Z + Kendrick Lamar track with the help of AI & donuts. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/the-donut-king-an-ai-hip-hop-collaboration-between-eminem-jay-z-kendrick-lamar 2023-03-05T15:22:32-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/The_Donut_King_Vertical_Thumbnail_1x1_-_Drive_to_YouTube_Instagram_Post_Square.png?v=1678058552 "The Donut King" - An AI Hip-Hop Collaboration Between Eminem + Jay-Z + Kendrick Lamar https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/super-mario-bros-underground-theme-played-by-brandon-gass 2023-06-19T12:14:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/BG_FFC_super_mario_playing_rock_music_on_a_red_strat_936c288c-806d-40a6-a3dd-d5c34667a10e.png?v=1687201974 Super Mario Bros Underground Theme played by Brandon Gass https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/super-mario-bros-the-legend-of-zelda-and-donkey-kong-creator-shigeru-miyamoto 2023-06-24T18:16:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/BG_FFC_young_shigeru_miyamoto_in_a_forest_playing_with_imaginat_72d02a3c-8f10-45e4-a397-a29a701ac383.png?v=1687655810 Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong creator, Shigeru Miyamoto https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/many-emotions-yield-many-different-types-of-creative-output 2023-06-24T18:22:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-06-24_at_6.22.08_PM.png?v=1687656168 Many emotions yield many different types of creative output… https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/introducing-con-man-by-the-decibel-experiment 2023-06-24T18:30:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/DecX_ConMan_1kx1k_Song_Art.jpg?v=1687656394 Introducing “Con Man” by The Decibel Experiment. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/hear-the-first-few-lines-of-another-trip-round-the-sun-by-brandon-gass 2023-06-24T18:40:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/BG_FFC_another_trip_around_the_sun_3344ad89-a0ef-4dbe-a955-8d2645453b0d.png?v=1687656951 Hear the first few lines of “Another Trip Round The Sun” by Brandon Gass https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/capturing-the-annular-eclipse-and-eclipse 2023-10-20T15:44:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_0986_30dae2d4-d3c7-4490-b833-cec678052b0e.jpg?v=1697841858 Capturing the Annular Eclipse and “Eclipse” https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/runnin-on-expresso 2024-07-25T23:05:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Screenshot_2023-10-25_at_10.04.00_PM.png?v=1698296705 When you hear music everywhere... https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/gen-zers-can-recognize-brands-based-solely-on-sonic-memes-report-says 2023-10-31T05:30:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/GenZ_listening.png?v=1698743671 Gen Zers can recognize brands based solely on ‘sonic memes,’. The importance of sonic branding. https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/be-creative-be-free-with-brandon-gass-video-podcast-series-launched 2024-02-22T18:10:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/BCBF_Cover_ART_bg_ffc_be_creative_be_free_in_an_artistic_abstract_splash_of_co_6265c931-5583-4a49-b546-7f7288a08df4.png?v=1708654239 "Be Creative Be Free" with Brandon Gass video podcast series launched! https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/become-part-of-the-free-from-ctrl-community-in-2025 2025-01-05T16:50:24-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/CREATIVE_FUEL_-_Kit_Thumb_-_Post-Photoshop_DALL_E_2025-01-01_22.55.49_-_A_vibrant_and_colorful_design_featuring_a_creative_explosion_of_ideas.png?v=1736119307 Join the Free From CTRL community in 2025! https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/we-have-launched-our-first-be-creative-be-free-space-on-quora 2025-01-20T02:54:03-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Be_Creative_Be_Free_Quora_Space_-_Blog_Post_image.png?v=1737370443 Launched our "Be Creative Be Free" space on Quora! https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/embracing-the-chaos-how-chaos-theory-can-elevate-your-creative-expression 2025-01-29T14:37:57-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/filename_yzjczg_b5a2195e-ce41-4481-86ff-9df0012f7e77.webp?v=1738190277 Embracing the Chaos: How Chaos Theory Can Elevate Your Creative Expression https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/unlocking-your-true-voice-lessons-from-charlie-okamura-on-be-creative-be-free 2025-02-24T12:15:22-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Be_Creative_Be_Free_-_Charlie_Okamura_-_YT_Thumbnail_73f8a62d-dfd3-4c27-bf48-82569d1b6035.png?v=1740428122 Unlocking Your True Voice: Lessons from Charlie Okamura on Be Creative Be Free https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/we-were-featured-on-last-week-tonight-with-john-oliver 2025-02-24T12:08:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/IMG_5165.jpg?v=1740427724 We were on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver! https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/top-10-favorite-ozzy-osbourne-songs 2025-08-04T12:08:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Ozzy_and_Top_10_c769818a-67c1-4f14-aeba-37ca7bf84fbb.png?v=1754334524 Our Top 10 Favorite Ozzy Osbourne Songs https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/unlocking-the-power-of-sonic-branding-why-modern-brands-cant-ignore-it 2025-09-22T16:14:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/listening_to_music_in_headphones_headphones_and_a-1673079f5c956f1b1123_b548e3aa-72f0-4079-9821-c02521a3f282.jpg?v=1758582894 Unlocking the Power of Sonic Branding: Why Modern Brands Can't Ignore It https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/podcast-production-tips-from-recording-to-final-polish 2025-10-03T16:21:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Podcast_Podcaster_Studio.jpg?v=1759533678 Podcast Production Tips: From Recording to Final Polish https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/unmasking-the-magic-behind-the-scenes-of-horror-film-classics 2025-10-05T08:00:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Lead_Image_-_b0e7682f306027cf7272251d0228d03661178536.jpg?v=1759645672 Unmasking the Magic: Behind the Scenes of Horror Film Classics https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/bass-distortion-and-attitude-learn-sabotage-in-5-minutes 2025-11-17T21:03:14-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/FFC_Bass_Guitar_Lesson_-_Sabotage-_YT_Thumbnail_f62fd4bd-a952-4591-9339-55592fdd0cc7.png?v=1763442194 Can You Learn This Iconic Bass Line in 5 Minutes? https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/why-is-this-band-so-special-tedeschi-trucks-band-live 2025-11-17T21:20:11-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/TTB_Video_Thumb_f0fa4aab-870a-4b16-b03a-698d99fd5a02.webp?v=1763443211 Why Is This Band So Special? - Tedeschi Trucks Band Live https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/check-out-the-latest-be-creative-be-free-episode-what-if-you-could-bring-monsters-to-life-with-costume-suit-actor-kurt-carley 2025-12-01T11:00:23-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Be_Creative_Be_Free_005_-_Kurt_Carley-_Spotify_Thumbnail_1000_x_1000_px_38965700-3276-48cd-92b7-d92e38065445.png?v=1764615623 Watch the latest Be Creative Be Free episode "What If You Could Bring Monsters to Life?" with Costume Suit Actor Kurt Carley! https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/the-bass-player-the-heart-of-the-sound 2026-06-29T06:00:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/bass-guitar-emitting-colorful-music-energy-blasts_1494f6eb-583d-462d-a9c0-f1bd1f58c2c8.png?v=1782232745 Bass Players: Crafting The Low End https://freefromctrl.com/blogs/news/episode-6-elliott-lawrence-musical-creativity-improves-our-world-be-creative-be-free-podcast-is-live 2026-10-02T16:38:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0601/6702/8907/articles/Be_Creative_Be_Free_-_Elliott_Lawrence_-_YT_Thumbnail_-_Musical_Creativity_Improves_Our_World.png?v=1790984289 Episode #6 - Elliott Lawrence - Musical Creativity Improves Our World - Be Creative Be Free Podcast is LIVE!