Chris Wyse and the Alchemy of Sound: A Masterclass on the Upright Bass

At Saturday night’s world premiere of Heal Me at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles, Chris Wyse transformed the stage into something otherworldly. Known for his thunderous presence in rock, Wyse traded distortion for depth, wielding his upright bass like an ancient instrument of truth. In his hands, it wasn’t just a bass—it was a living, breathing conduit between shadow and light.

Each note felt carved out of emotion, resonating through the floorboards and into the bones of the audience. His playing was both primal and refined—bowing the strings one moment with cinematic grace, then plucking them with raw, magnetic power the next. The upright bass became a heartbeat, grounding the performance in something spiritual and timeless.

There were moments when the crowd seemed to hold its collective breath, drawn into the hypnotic pulse of his sound. It wasn’t accompaniment; it was storytelling. Wyse built atmosphere, tension, and release with a precision that bordered on sorcery.

Amid the surreal visuals and the haunting beauty of Heal Me, Chris Wyse stood as its anchor and its fire—the force that tethered the performance to the earth even as everything else soared toward the dark heavens. His mastery reminded everyone that true musicianship isn’t just heard—it’s felt.

Watch the HEAL ME music video by Aro Rose featuring Chris Wyse here:

Photo Credits courtesy of Zachary Jaydon/Courtney Gail