NIN goings on...

[wonderjosh]

Couple of quick NIN related questions.

Do you anticipate being involved in recording the next NIN record?

Has Trent asked you about touring for HTDA after they release their full length? If not, do we need to start a petition to make sure you're on that tour?

[jmjbassplayer]

Wonderjosh, I'm afraid I can't comment on any of that directly, other than to say that if I get a communication from Trent requesting my presence for anything, I'm always at the ready with my finger cymbals and mandolin.

JMJ

[JimmyM]

lol! trent's going greek for the next one?

[rosstanium]

brilliant.

[jmjbassplayer]

For those who didn't see any of the recent tours, those are actually part of my instrument stable.

[wonderjosh]

So instead of the old days where Trent beat the crap out of his band mates, now he is all passive aggressive about it by having them play finger cymbals and elf guitars (mandolins).

Kidding of course. I saw those shows, and I think you made those instruments seem about as rock n roll as is humanly possible.

[rosstanium]

absolutely...just loved the reference. and as a stand-alone it works as a fantastic statement...period.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by jmjbassplayer

For those who didn't see any of the recent tours, those are actually part of my instrument stable.

Hi Justin, it's Patrick from Spector...

Speaking of your arsenal...

I caught the Lights in the Sky tour in Portland. I think it's notable as a bassist that you were playing some notoriously "hard" basslines with Fender Jaguars, etc...

I noted the Thunderbird on a couple of songs... but you were able to pull several sonic profiles out of the jaguars and "J" basses that typically are not what one thinks about when reaching for a Jag or J... i.e. jazz pups vs. humbuckers and/or a P/J setup.

Was most of that sound coming through/from the DI?

I also wanted to say that it was the first time I've seen you perform live and I was really impressed with what you brought to NIN's performance (I've seen NIN in concert numerous times the past two decades, and always by pure chance I might add). You brought something new to the mix and added a sort of balance I've sometimes missed in earlier NIN live performances.

How open was Trent to your input regarding new/augmented basslines for the songs? For instance the bassline that was added to "In This Twilight" during the verse, that's not in the original studio version.

It's very subtle, but very, very effective at highlighting the melody. 4 notes I believe. Was that you or him or both?

I know that NIN is his own tightly controlled kingdom, but Trent seems more open to collaboration with his other projects. I've enjoyed the little I've heard of "How to Destroy Angels". The basslines for this material are unlike any past NIN music, almost more funk-driven at times. "Parasite" and "Fur Lined" have great (fun) basslines.

Any chance you might get involved with one of these side projects with Trent?

Thanks!

[jmjbassplayer]

Thank you for the kind words and astute observations, Patrick.

Trent was definitely open to my ideas. Basically, if I came up with something unique and of quality, it would get implemented. If I had nothing particularly new to add, we would stick with the "stock" approach, and I'd simply add embellishment, particularly as time went on.

Most of the sound was through one of two DI channels, yes.

There's always a chance I might get involved in one of TR's side projects, certainly. But it depends on many factors, notably, if Trent actually needs my services.

Best,
JMJ

[botley]

There a couple of videos up on nin.com from the final "Wave Goodbye" shows! Sounds fantastic, Justin.

[jmjbassplayer]

Thank you More to come, in some form or another.

[plasson]

just like you imagined is better than the studio version.
and that bass sounds KILLER

[vegas532]

Originally Posted by plasson

just like you imagined is better than the studio version.
and that bass sounds KILLER

The usual kudos on the live version and bass tone, but may I add that Mike Garson is a MONSTER!!

[jmjbassplayer]

Cheers! And yes: Garson is undeniably brilliant.