I've been playing upright bass professionally for over 30 years, in countless NYC bands in a variety of styles; jazz, experimental, electronic, indie...
I'd be happy to play upright or electric bass on your music, I will provide an earthy and grounded sound and approach to the bass. I'm classically trained so I can also play arco parts.
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As far as mixing or producing I've been specializing in acoustic and electro-acoustic music and I've been working with many of the best on the NYC creative music scene over the past decade.
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Eivind Opsvik, born and bred in Norway but resident in New York City for over two decades, has developed an utterly individual musical sound-print, one that blends the song-minded composition and creative studio craft of art rock with the virtuosic edge and spontaneity of progressive jazz. The New York Times has said: “Eivind Opsvik has an unusual gift for writing small, poignant pieces of music. This is no small thing: He has the distinction, in a time when jazz compositions are increasingly opaque, of writing catchy tunes.”
As bassist-composer, as well as producer and mixing engineer, Opsvik has made five albums with his alt-jazz band Overseas. All About Jazz praised his achievement with these albums as that of a “masterful tunesmith” with a vision for producing music “unlike anything else.” Time Out New York singled out Overseas IV as one of the “freshest” albums of the year, while DownBeat extolled the record for creating its “own musical universe"
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
Discogs verified credits for Eivind Opsvik- Sadigursky*, Sacks*, Opsvik*, Peretz*
- Nicolas Masson (2) > Russ Johnson > Eivind Opsvik > Mark Ferber
- David Binney, Bill Frisell, Craig Taborn, Eivind Opsvik, Kenny Wollesen
- Jacob Sacks, Eivind Opsvik, Mat Maneri, Paul Motian
- Casimir Liberski + Tyshawn Sorey + Eivind Opsvik
- Stephen Gauci, Matt Mitchell (6), Eivind Opsvik, Billy Mintz
- Peter Opsvik
- Will Vinson
- Rocket Engine
- Kris Davis
- Nicolas Masson (2)
- Rocket Engine
- Jonathon Haffner
- Jon Irabagon With Mike Pride
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Christiania 12
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Jesse Stacken
- Mike Baggetta Quartet
- Max Johnson Quartet
- Mary Halvorson
- Vinnie Sperrazza
- Max Johnson Trio With Kirk Knuffke & Ziv Ravitz
- Big Eyed Rabbit - Ross Martin, Max Johnson (6), Jeff Davis (11)
- Pete Robbins
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Jesse Stacken
- Russ Johnson With Jason Stein (2) / Anton Hatwich / Tim Daisy
- Ingrid Laubrock Octet
- Devin Gray, Kris Davis, Chris Speed, Chris Tordini*
- Nate Wooley Quintet
- Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic Live Duets With Kyoko Kitamura, Daniel Carter, Nick Jozwiak
- Kristo Rodzevski
- Tony Malaby Paloma Recio
- Peter Lenz (3)
- Flin Van Hemmen
- Eliot Cardinaux
- Sebastien Ammann
- Max Johnson (6)
- Jeong Lim Yang
- Kadawa
- Vinnie Sperrazza Apocryphal
- John Escreet
- Sunjae Lee
- Idan Morim
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Landline (6)
- Tommy Kessler
- Ben Bryden
- The Quintet*
- Colin Hinton
- Gae Hwa
- Noah Garabedian Quartet
- Yuma Uesaka And Marilyn Crispell
- Sean Conly
- David Leon (2)
- Emitime
- Chet Doxas
- Shawn Lovato
- Jon Irabagon
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Ethan Iverson, Michael Formanek
- Kenneth Jimenez
- Rachel Eckroth
- Vinnie Sperrazza Apocryphal
- Jon Irabagon's Outright!
- Mathias Højgaard Jensen
- Audun Myskja
- White Willow
- Quintet (2)
- Peter Opsvik
- Kris Davis
- Tone Collector
- Kris Davis
- Marvin Charles Trio
- Nicolas Masson (2)
- Opsvik & Jennings
- Beneva vs. Clark Nova
- Hari Honzu
- Rocket Engine
- Jackson Moore (2)
- Jesse Stacken
- Jostein Gulbrandsen
- Sam Sadigursky
- Various
- Various
- Tony Malaby Cello Trio
- Kris Davis
- Jon Irabagon's Outright!
- Mike Baggetta
- Kevin Brow
- Garry Dial, Terre Roche
- Harris Eisenstadt
- Tony Malaby
- Jonathon Haffner
- Jeremy Udden
- Element (24)
- Moira Danis
- Jesse Harris
- Sunna Gunnlaugs
- Jeff Davis (11)
- David Binney
- Jesse Stacken
- Kevin Brow
- Nate Wooley Quintet
- Harris Eisenstadt
- David Binney
- John Escreet
- Jeremy Udden's Plainville
- David Binney
- Mike Baggetta
- Michaël Attias
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Jesse Stacken
- Isabelle Olivier
- Jon Irabagon's Outright!
- Nate Wooley Sextet
- David Binney
- Mike Baggetta Quartet
- Mike Pride
- Lana Is
- Mary Halvorson
- Vinnie Sperrazza
- Kenny Wollesen, Jonathon Haffner, Dalius Naujo*
- Pete Robbins
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Jesse Stacken
- Russ Johnson With Jason Stein (2) / Anton Hatwich / Tim Daisy
- Nate Wooley Quintet
- Anthony Braxton
- Tony Malaby Paloma Recio
- Adam Schneit Band
- Flin Van Hemmen
- Benjamin Scheuer (2)
- Maren Selvaag
- Harris Eisenstadt
- Brandon Seabrook
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi
- João Lencastre's Communion 3
- David Binney
- Vinnie Sperrazza Apocryphal
- Sunjae Lee
- Tomeka Reid Quartet
- João Lencastre's Communion 3
- Dor Herskovits
- Dan Weiss Trio Plus 1*
- Jeff Davis (11)
- Flin Van Hemmen
- Landline (6)
- Tommy Kessler
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi
- Peach & Tomato
- Chris Speed Trio
- The Quintet*
- The Choir Invisible (3)
- Torstein Nipe
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi
- Gae Hwa
- Leonor Falcón*
- Sunjae Lee, Eunyoung Kim, Dayeon Seok
- Chama (9)
- Chama (9)
- Chama (9)
- Noah Garabedian Quartet
- Okkyung Lee
- Raf Vertessen Quartet
- Yuma Uesaka And Marilyn Crispell
- Tony Malaby
- Alex Levine: Special Adaptations
- Kevin Sun
- Sean Conly
- Juanma Trujillo
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi
- Flin Van Hemmen
- David Leon (2)
- Tony Malaby
- Tony Malaby
- Tony Malaby
- Tony Malaby
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Jacob Sacks, Masa Kamaguchi
- Emitime
- David Binney
- Andrew Boudreau
- Juanma Trujillo
- Shawn Lovato
- Florian Herzog
- Jon Irabagon
- Chet Doxas, The Group of Seven, Tom Thomson (5), Emily Carr
- Vinnie Sperrazza, Ethan Iverson, Michael Formanek
- Noah Gershwin, Chase Elodia, Walter Stinson
- Joe Melnicove, George Garzone, Ben Street, Billy Hart
- Juanma Trujillo
- Kenneth Jimenez
- Lesley Mok
- Rachel Eckroth
- Brandon Seabrook's Epic Proportions
- Nick Dunston
- Vinnie Sperrazza Apocryphal
- Jon Irabagon's Outright!
- Mathias Højgaard Jensen
- Juanma Trujillo With: Kevin Sun, Andrew Schiller (2) And Matt Honor
- Nick Dunston
- Nick Dunston
- The Gang (47)
- Various
- Various
- Various
- Various
- White Willow
20 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedEivind's work is astoundingly musical. Masterfully executed, full of attack and nuance, and recorded excellently. The two takes that Eivind provided were compositionally perfect, reflecting his many years in the business. A true privilege to work with.
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This is my second time working with Eivind and I really appreciate his professionalism and the quality of his work. He mixed and mastered a track I sent him in a way that's brought greater coherence and dimensionality to the track. Also a pleasure to work with. Recommend!
check_circleVerifiedHave worked with Eivind on numerous projects. He always delivers a great performance on time or ahead of time. Highly recommend!!
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A great player! And a great guy to deal with. Really quick turnaround too. I'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedEivind is a great bass player! Second time I use him! He has a great tone, gives me great options and delivers promptly!
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Really pleased with the thought and care put in, and Eivind is friendly, professional and easy to work with. Recommend.
check_circleVerifiedI always have a solid bottom pocket with wit when Eivind is occupies the bass chair!! 5 stars and more!!
check_circleVerifiedEivind is a stand up stand up bass player, pun intended! Awesome work, really happy. He added super nice details to my track, just the right amount. Great execution and great musicianship!
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Beautiful bass tone, musical performance, and perfectly recorded. Looking forward to more work with Eivind.
check_circleVerifiedEivind is truly amazing! I would recommend him for any project! He’s also a great guy and super easy to work with.
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Eivind did a superb job, the upright bass track i got from him is just perfect and it pushed the arrangement where i was dreaming it could go.
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One of the greats! Fast, precise and overall deeply talented!
-Vincecu 🎼 
check_circleVerifiedI first knew Eivind on his works. The works seemed so truly artistic but the years had somehow unraveled this filial devotion to his craft - he's the right musician for your project. I can't wait to collaborate with Eivind again.
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I have had several collaborations with Eivend and keep coming back for more! Top shelf pro. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedGetting bass tracks from Eivind feels a bit like cheating, everything just gets so much better. It's a pleasure to work with a musician of his calibre, can't recommend him highly enough.
check_circleVerifiedEivind is a world class upright bass performer and producer! He recorded a brilliant piece. I can't recommend him enough!
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Eivind has done so much for the song with his skill, expression and sound. Wonderful playing and excellent recording quality. Looking forward to working with him again.
check_circleVerifiedAbsolutely love working with Eivin! His interpretations are always fresh and imaginative!. Need a solid double bass man. Look no further!
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Another wonderful performance by a true master at his craft. Thumbs up high always for Eivin! Highly recommend!!
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Eivind is a wonderful bass player and has added true dimension to this project. Highly recommend!
I was the bassist, composer, recording engineer, mix engineer, and producer in this production
- Bass UprightAverage price - $170 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $150 per song
- Bass FretlessAverage price - $150 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $350 per song
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Please get in touch to discuss details.
In general: 3-4 days turnaround on bass recordings. 1 free revision. $50 pr revision after that.
- 1880s French Double Bass by the builder
- Lamy. Gerold Genssler hybrid and gut Strings. Pro Tools
- Metric Halo interface
- API and Locomotive Audio tube preamps. Groove Tubes
- Royer and AEA microphones
