Some bass riffs

Ahmrik · #1 04-11-2006, 05:22 AM

http://activebass.com/cgi-bin/page_v...=20212&p=1&a=0

Ok. Not a recording exactly because I haven't got any recording equipment. But here are some bass lines I've been working on. Play on Finger style.

Need critique. Be as brutal as you want

Also which do you think sounds best?

EricTheEZ1 · #2 04-11-2006, 09:26 PM

You said to be brutal. I could be brutal but instead I'm going to assume that you're a teen that's relatively new to the instrument.

I don't dig music with basslines like that. I didn't dig those particular basslines. All I can say is, when you are making music that you like, the bassline is what you want it to be. People, like me, that don't like music with basslines like that, probably won't like the music no matter how good you are.

Basically what I'm saying is, if it sounds good in the context of a song. Rock it. If it doesn't, then think about throwing in some new influences.

-Eric.

darkfish01 · #3 04-11-2006, 09:33 PM

I'm not a fan.

Matt Till · #4 04-11-2006, 09:34 PM

You can use these to write metal songs... but they'd be rather generic metal songs

Sorry, being brutal. I'm to a point where I require rhythmic interest, failing that HEAVY melodic interest.. this does neither for me.

phxlbrmpf · #5 04-12-2006, 03:50 AM

I like 2,3 and 7, I think they have lots of potential to build a cool metal song around.

P.S.: Don't listen to Matt Till, he thinks every single band should sound like Dillinger Escape Plan.

DumbChild · #6 04-12-2006, 05:27 AM

Hmm i am not really a fan but i agree that a few have some potential. I liked 4 and the beggining of 7 was alright, but i would have changed the last bar. Keep at it though.

Matt Till · #7 04-12-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by phxlbrmpf

I like 2,3 and 7, I think they have lots of potential to build a cool metal song around.

P.S.: Don't listen to Matt Till, he thinks every single band should sound like Dillinger Escape Plan.

I actually don't think any band should sound like dillinger escaple plan...

Except maybe with Mike Patton singing.

Tony G · #8 04-12-2006, 11:18 AM

were these lines played on an upright bass?

Matt Till · #9 04-12-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xgabriel

were these lines played on an upright bass?

They are midi programmed, if you look at the bottom, you'll see you can change the "tone."

Tony G · #10 04-12-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

They are midi programmed, if you look at the bottom, you'll see you can change the "tone."

Ah, I didn't catch that. thanks.

phxlbrmpf · #11 04-12-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I actually don't think any band should sound like dillinger escaple plan...

Except maybe with Mike Patton singing.

Damn. Personally, I think they're great, but I also like bands who like to keep their music a bit simpler.

stamman5 · #12 04-12-2006, 03:04 PM

I think there is some potenial for metal songs as has been said earlier but I think what needs to happen is a better sense of key or tonic. Most of these meander around a lot and don't have a clear key. I think there is too much chromaticism. Try simplifying them. I liked 7 the best because it was clear and simple. It sounded the most like a real bass line to me. That's my two cents.

Matt Till · #13 04-12-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by phxlbrmpf

Damn. Personally, I think they're great, but I also like bands who like to keep their music a bit simpler.

Eh, my only problem with them is the singer. I like some pretty abrasive singers, but this guy sounds like someone is beating the hell out him and he's screaming for help the whole time. That might be cool in some respect, but I prefer my screamers to sound like they've been taken over by demons or something.