My first bass solo in a song!

false404 · #1 06-09-2010, 04:44 PM

So my band recently finished recording a few songs in the studio. This is the first group I've been in that has had me take solos (which took a little getting used to) and this is the first one I've gotten recorded like this.

It's still a rough mix, but I think it sounds pretty good.

Let me know what you think and if you have any feedback or suggestions! I may still have time to re-track a bit. Solo is around 4:45 (I know... long song!

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Thanks!

http://divshare.com/download/11655112-be6

GokceKacmaz · #2 06-10-2010, 08:12 AM

Your part makes the song sound better. But I guess you need more parts to solo in a such piece...

funkysurfer · #3 06-10-2010, 02:35 PM

Nice groove, I wouldn't change a thing.

I'm really digging your tone. Which bass did you record that with? Direct?

MisterV619 · #4 06-10-2010, 02:37 PM

Dig it!

DrSmaggs · #5 06-10-2010, 02:41 PM

very nice! Perfect balance of class and coolness!

SH69 · #6 06-10-2010, 02:54 PM

really nice.

false404 · #7 06-10-2010, 03:29 PM

Nice, thanks a lot for the feedback, it's much appreciated!

It was recorded direct with my "Squierowsky"... a Squier DAJV modded with a Sadowsky preamp and Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups.

Here's a pic of it with my other cheapo-upgraded basses:

R Baer · #8 06-11-2010, 02:39 AM

Very cool tune and I like the playing a lot. My constructive criticism, the whole song sounds a bit mid heavy and lacking in low end. I would warm up that keyboard a little and beef up the low end on your bass and kick drum a bit in the final mix. You really want your bass and the kick to make the bottom end much bigger.

Well done!

Fetusyolk · #9 06-11-2010, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R Baer

You really want your bass and the kick to make the bottom end much bigger.

unless of course.. he doesn't

Wasted Bassist · #10 06-11-2010, 03:04 AM

I'm digging the whole Miller vibe and tone you've got. That's some good stuff.

**TXLawDawg** · #11 06-13-2010, 10:41 PM

Very nice!

lx_night · #12 06-13-2010, 10:50 PM

Great job bro very jazzy!

false404 · #13 06-30-2010, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the comments everybody, I really appreciate it. I agree that it sounds a little thin now, but we're heading back to the studio to mix this weekend, so hopefully we can get it sounding better. Thanks again!

noahw1 · #14 06-30-2010, 02:40 PM

Very nice playing.
I agree about it needing a little bit more kick drum.

plangentmusic · #15 07-01-2010, 11:31 AM

Real nice playin' bro! Very musical with a strong groove. Great tone.

Putting on my producing/engineering hat, I would take the horns down a bit during the bass solo.

Overall, I'd lower the keys (a LOT) and yes, add more kick drum. And shorten it. : )

paganjack · #16 07-01-2010, 07:16 PM

I like the playing- it's got a strong groove and it's tasteful. You've created some very noticeable bass lines that fit really well. The final mix should sound even better!

RFord04 · #17 07-01-2010, 07:26 PM

Very nice! I'd say the drums as a whole could be higher in the mix.

flewis · #18 07-01-2010, 08:02 PM

Very nice playing! A terrific tune also!