LMAO -- Worst YouTube clip ever.

ROON · #1 07-12-2008, 10:58 PM

I don't know whats worse, the extremely bad timing, the horrible bass-less tone, the wrong tuning, the wrong notes, or the two Slipknot posters on the wall (

just playing, Slipknot are ok). I actually started to laugh when I watched this clip. Maybe I'm just mean?

I hope the poor kid isn't on TB... and if he is I hope he doesn't see this thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXLxGFPO1Yk

Waspinators · #2 07-12-2008, 11:05 PM

Well yeah the tuning is wrong and his tone is absolutely horrible. But for a beginner his playing isn't all that bad.

benthughes · #3 07-12-2008, 11:07 PM

Wasn't that the VanHalen kid? He's getting better. Maybe the tab didn't include the proper tuning....ever think about that Mr.Critical??

Keep on rocking Dude, perhaps with a metronome.

ROON · #4 07-12-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waspinators

Well yeah the tuning is wrong and his tone is absolutely horrible. But for a beginner his playing isn't all that bad.

The '5 Minutes Alone' clip was added 9 months ago. Here is his most recent one from 3 weeks ago. Getting a lot better, but god, my ears!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CIKqKtvVm4

ROON · #5 07-12-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benthughes

Maybe the tab didn't include the proper tuning....ever think about that Mr.Critical??

Even as a beginner, it's pretty easy to tell what is in tune and what isn't.

jsingles · #6 07-12-2008, 11:20 PM

OH MY GOD..............................

ignore his playing..
that TONE is enough to rob the life of an innocent listener

fourstringdrums · #7 07-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROON

Even as a beginner, it's pretty easy to tell what is in tune and what isn't.

Not always. Some people have a hard time recognizing pitch and it takes some time to develop it.

I'm a drummer as well and I know young drummers who can't tell the difference between what drum is being hit (snare, bass, toms etc..) on a recording.

Thunderthumbs73 · #8 07-12-2008, 11:23 PM

This isn't a bass player, but this is pretty bad on a number of levels. She sorta looks like Dana Plato from "Different Strokes" or something...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wffwg7pA0t8
Enjoy! ...or try to....

Yvon · #9 07-12-2008, 11:23 PM

I watched all of his clip!

**Mark Wilson** · #10 07-12-2008, 11:24 PM

lmfao I can't stop laughing.
I don't know why!!!
His licks are hilarious.

ROON · #11 07-12-2008, 11:24 PM

I really want to leave him a comment giving him some tips. But I feel like no matter what I say it won't help.

TeeMartin · #12 07-12-2008, 11:25 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsTnaKggu4U

I hate to be harsh on a beginner but what the hell? It sounds like he is playing an entirely different song than what is going on in the background. Pretty easy bassline on the original song too.

jsingles · #13 07-12-2008, 11:26 PM

some people just need to put it down and find another instrument.

clearly he wants to play guitar in the first place.

jsingles · #14 07-12-2008, 11:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8cND...eature=related

i know seriously.. this kid doesnt seem to have any trouble figuring it out...

if you cant play this song, you really just dont have it.. and probably never will..

cheapbasslovin · #15 07-12-2008, 11:42 PM

Pity.

That's what I feel,

Pity.

I know I was that bad once, and wanted sorely to believe otherwise, but never displayed my crappiness for all to see unless seeking advice. If that is what he is doing, good for him. Otherwise.....

Pity.

I hope he overcomes, and helps other crappy bassists recognize the need for hard work and humility.

Thunderthumbs73 · #16 07-12-2008, 11:43 PM

Well, let's put it this way, if he's still playing this way a year from now with no notable improvement, then there might be a little problem. Maybe hearing a little RATM, Rush, Yes or something with some good trebly bass tones in good songs might be inspirational and help him in the right direction...

hbarcat · #17 07-12-2008, 11:47 PM

Worst YouTube clip...ever!

bassrique · #18 07-12-2008, 11:50 PM

Like none of you people ever were beginners? You cats flew out the womb playing "Giant Steps"?

Thunderthumbs73 · #19 07-13-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bassrique

Like none of you people ever were beginners? You cats flew out the womb playing "Giant Steps"?

In this, I agree with you completely. I know as surely as I sit here now, that at some point I sucked. Thank goodness Al Gore had not invented the internet (joking) when I first started, or else I'd have probably done the same thing, putting myself up on youtube...

Regards.

MEKer · #20 07-13-2008, 12:04 AM

Here's one he put up a couple days ago------getting a little better-good for him! So he IS trying and I am glad for him aspiring to be a bassist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utT53Uu943U&feature=user