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10-15-2007, 01:59 PM
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10-15-2007, 04:35 PM
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10-15-2007, 05:54 PM
| | | | Boy, if I could only find a drummer like that! I bet she would be very reliable (if you program her right. Pst - don't forget to enter the 'groove' command!) |
10-15-2007, 07:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | | so let's hear your clips? I don't mind critiques but if you're just going to throw stones, post some of your own stuff. Why is it that the stone throwers never have any music on cd or online? |
10-15-2007, 07:43 PM
| | | | Why did you put something up if you didn't want to hear what anyone had to say? |
10-15-2007, 07:45 PM
| | | | BTW, I think it sounds good |
10-15-2007, 07:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Muttontown, NY | | | the beginning of the baseline almost sounds like the chorus to come on, come over |
10-15-2007, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BenWC87  Why did you put something up if you didn't want to hear what anyone had to say? | What are you talking about? What did anyone say? All I see are people throwing stones. If someone wants to say that the bass wasn't quite in the pocket or they didn't like the rhythm guitar part or the solo wasn't happening that would be one thing but all I've seen are sarcastic snipes.
The point of this group should be to help and support each other and to elevate each other's playing with constructive criticism if necessary. Not making negative, smart-ass comments without any constructive advice.
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10-15-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassman12593 the beginning of the baseline almost sounds like the chorus to come on, come over | Yep. it's a jaco influenced groove. |
10-15-2007, 08:12 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Kohlman Bassworks | | Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | | | IMO, there's way too much going on! Where's the space? No doubt you are a good player but the music needs maturity! Right now it's just a wall of mush. Simplify the bassline so the guitar solo can breathe. The tempo could stand to be slowed down a bit as well. |
10-15-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DWBass IMO, there's way too much going on! Where's the space? No doubt you are a good player but the music needs maturity! Right now it's just a wall of mush. Simplify the bassline so the guitar solo can breathe. The tempo could stand to be slowed down a bit as well. | Thanks. Excellent comments from someone who can lay it down. |
10-15-2007, 08:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | Very cool, but I can definitely agree with DWBass's remarks. May I ask what bass you used for that recording? I dig the tone. |
10-15-2007, 08:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | using an Ibanez Willis into an axefx preamp. Did you hear the other clip I recorded with that bass? http://www.sheetsofsound.net/audio/m...x/fretless.mp3
The funny part is when I layed down the backing tracks for both of those tunes, I accidentally had an overdrive pedal on! |
10-15-2007, 08:31 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | Huh, no kidding? The bass sounds pretty darn good. Now, you are a jazz guitarist initially that has branched into bass? It is a very cool crossover of styles and solo technique. I really enjoy it. |
10-15-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by xgabriele Huh, no kidding? The bass sounds pretty darn good. Now, you are a jazz guitarist initially that has branched into bass? It is a very cool crossover of styles and solo technique. I really enjoy it. | Thanks. Yeah, I started playing bass a couple years ago but really got serious about it about a year ago. I'm now spending way more time on bass than guitar and I'm even playing and studying double bass these days.  |
10-15-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jzucker Thanks. Yeah, I started playing bass a couple years ago but really got serious about it about a year ago. I'm now spending way more time on bass than guitar and I'm even playing and studying double bass these days. | Very cool. You sound very talented and I'd love to hear more of what you are doing on the bass. I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but bass is all about the groove, baby...  |
10-15-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by xgabriele Very cool. You sound very talented and I'd love to hear more of what you are doing on the bass. I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but bass is all about the groove, baby... | I know. I'm getting there gradually. I started out just trying to slap and pop but playing upright has really helped me concentrate on groove though obviously I have more work to do. |
10-15-2007, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jzucker I know. I'm getting there gradually. I started out just trying to slap and pop but playing upright has really helped me concentrate on groove though obviously I have more work to do. | Slap and pop is overrated.
Seriously though, I've played a slap/pop style for years, and while I love playing it and it can be very funky, I rarely seem to use it in a band situation. Now a good funky fingerstyle, that I can appreciate. In your main "funk/fusion" clip, you definitely have the whole ToP- Rocco Prestia thing going on, which is very cool, but just a little too busy.
And since you shared with me, I'll share with you.
Here is a quick rough clip of my band doing Jamiroquai's Runaway: link removed
It's nothing nearly as impressive as your playing, but it is one of the few sound clips where I think I sound decent.
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10-15-2007, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by xgabriele Slap and pop is overrated.
Seriously though, I've played a slap/pop style for years, and while I love playing it and it can be very funky, I rarely seem to use it in a band situation. Now a good funky fingerstyle, that I can appreciate. In your main "funk/fusion" clip, you definitely have the whole ToP- Rocco Prestia thing going on, which is very cool, but just a little too busy.
And since you shared with me, I'll share with you.
Here is a quick rough clip of my band doing Jamiroquai's "Runaway"
It's nothing nearly as impressive as your playing, but it is one of the few sound clips where I think I sound decent. | Sounds great! Much better pocket than my clip. One drawback to focusing on bass is that my guitar playing has really declined. The rhythm guitar on your clip is nicely in the pocket. I had a bit of a hard time hearing the bass. I'll listen again tomorrow with headphones. Thanks for sharing and for the constructive comments. |
10-15-2007, 09:01 PM
| | ...overly qualified for janitorical deployment... | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cameron, NC USA | | Wow...
"Breathless" would be a good title.
I felt like I was running up a hill listening to it! 
Could use a little "chill".
But anyway, if it came on my XM radio while I was driving, I wouldn't change the station, and I'd probably crank it up. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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