Am I cut for playing bass?

[N.F.A.]

You sound good.
Your English is also good.
Since you like 80's stuff, do you play any NDW stuff? PM me, I have a self-taught tab or two of Fehlfarben stuff. I'd love to trade or help a brother out.

[Vakmere]

Originally Posted by Iohann

))))) Yeaahhh... ) That's the greatest problem of me. )
I'm actually a glam-rock /glam-metal fan. That damned 80s are what I'm crazy about.

But I realize, that this music is... well... primitive. That's what I would enjoy to play in a band, but it is not so interesting to sit home and repeat 2 notes of some bass line of Nikki Sixx.

So my musical interests really split into 2 branches: glam and classics.

If thats the case then its time you invented (fused) the two and invent.....CLASSIGLAM........ Figure out how to incorporate classical and glam sounds, put the initial ideas on a looper or recorder and made a new sound. (eg, get a metal drum loop and do a modified fugue or something). The world is always looking for a gimmick and now you have one. Even if its short lived you will have pioneered a different sound.

[AllFourths]

This is such a strange post...

[henry2513]

Originally Posted by Vakmere

You made a good start by not wearing a yellow sweater and red pants. Loose the mullet and it will complete the ensemble. As for the bass, stop looking at the neck the entire time, start showcasing modern lines unless you will be pursuing a carear doing classical music. You have not mentiond what genre you wat to be in.
As for the wife...........you're on your own with that. I would by the bass I want and park it in the closet right next to the 30 pair of shoes women typically own.
In the mean time dont quit your day job.

What's wrong with watching the fretboard the entire time. This dude does it: http://youtu.be/UZVoj0Q1iVk

I think he's pretty good

[JoeWPgh]

Rather than spend a lot of money on a great bass, but a decent used one and learn to use your fingers to get the best sound from it. After some time, and your wife has decided it's OK, buy a great bass. You will be thankful for learning how to coax a good sound from a decent instrument. You new, great bass will be in much better hands.

[D.M.N.]

Wait, do you have a transcription for the Bach piece in your first video? Because Holy s**t, that blew my mind. I wish I could play like that.

[Nashrakh]

Originally Posted by Vakmere

If thats the case then its time you invented (fused) the two and invent.....CLASSIGLAM........ Figure out how to incorporate classical and glam sounds, put the initial ideas on a looper or recorder and made a new sound. (eg, get a metal drum loop and do a modified fugue or something). The world is always looking for a gimmick and now you have one. Even if its short lived you will have pioneered a different sound.

Instantly reminded me of Yngwie Malmsteen, not sure about the glam but he got the looks and the attitude lol. Usually the bassists don't showcase their chops in his band afair, but think of Spastic Ink which combine classical counterpoint and modern basslines (not outright funk but in the ballpark if you wanted to go there)

So there's predecessors to that type of music and it does certainly work so I'd also say, go for a hybrid. Especially since you have the technical ability.

[henry2513]

Haha the original video belongs in Clockwork Orange in the milkbar scene

[Josh Ryan]

You should keep playing bass.

[lfmn16]

Originally Posted by Vakmere

Loose the mullet and it will complete the ensemble.

Very helpful Mr. Blackwell. I knew there was something wrong with his playing, I just couldn't put my finger on it.

[4dog]

Do the second piece again , but this time , rock it, funk it , jazz it, more feeling less mechanics , try it with a drum loop.
I knew this girl that played decent guitar, she went to GIT , she learned a ton of stuff, she could really play , she was doing sweeps and all that stuff, but, she had no feel, she sounded like a machine, get some "feel" less mechanical more human heartbeat. Other than that your playing is awesome .