chris wolstenholme/ muse

[dlloyd]

Originally Posted by Judge

A bit Joy Division/New Order,The Smiths,Bauhaus, The Cure,Gang of Four, The Fall.

All of whom are/were great bands (you've described a big chunk of my record collection ). And they sang in their own accents rather than the fake American accents that dogged 90s British indie music.

There's an appetite for this stuff at the moment, which is why Franz Ferdinand got signed and are doing so well.

[TaySte_2000]

I was reading about there gear set-ups the other day, omg they have a serious amount of gear onstage for just three people.

So back to the bass player I find his lines are great for the songs there intresting enough but don't take over the whole song, he has alot of stamina as well I've tried playing some of the lines and yer easyish for like the first minute or so but then it really starts to get to you.

[kirbywrx]

Originally Posted by TaySte_2000

I was reading about there gear set-ups the other day, omg they have a serious amount of gear onstage for just three people.

i read an article on recording their latest album- absolution. the producer said the hardest part was trying to make 3 people sound like 10. i know both chris and mat use a wad of effects on stage.

[Nickthebassist]

Has anyone seen the video of TIRO live? Matt throws his guitar at the drummer over his head and knocks him off his stool.......hehehehe

[Figjam]

Originally Posted by Nickthebassist

Has anyone seen the video of TIRO live? Matt throws his guitar at the drummer over his head and knocks him off his stool.......hehehehe

Hardcore.

[Matt Till]

Alright, I doubt this is a real rip off, but this could go in the "rip off riffs" section:

"Cave", the main bassline, is so "Cool" by Dr. Mario (8-bit nintendo).

check it out, it's really close.

[xush]

Originally Posted by buzzbass

Face it, when was the last time a truely original act came out that meant anything. I'm talking about bands that will go down in rock history for their unique contribution to the genre'. examples would be; Chuck Berry or any great old blues artist, Beach Boys, Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix, Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Queen, Aerosmith, Sex Pistols or Ramones, Sabbath, Rush or Yes, U2, Metallica, No Doubt, Sublime, Sound Garden, Rage etc. My musical taste covers a wide range, but I've heard nothing original, anywhere, in a long time.

Interesting, I found Muse to be one of the more original acts I've heard lately. The only one, in fact, that got my attention. Everything else sounds like disco to my ears these days. Muse seems to take pop, classical, and progressive music and combine it in a way that is pretty appealing to me. I liken them more to Queen meets Jeff Buckley and duke it out with Rush. Yes, he has a high voice. They sound nothing like Radiohead to me though.

These guys can PLAY. Maybe that's a big part of what drew me to them. They obviously are familiar with their instruments. I know that doesn't mean you'll automatically make good music, but I think they do.

Seems to me some people equate "sell anything at all" to "sell out." Do people still think bands are only cool till everyone else discovers how good they are and then that spoils it for you? I don't get that.

Anyway I'm ranting. Guess I better quit.

I like Muse. I think Chris is a pretty good bassist.

[thesmallprint]

there are a lot of threads out there that include muse and chris wolstenholme but none that have really lasted as a place for muselovers to come and talk about this great band. so i have posted this thread in the hope that people will disscuss everything about them with fellow bassists and continue to support such a fantastic group.

[MacheteJames]

I'm just getting into Muse. Chris's playing is excellent... I've never run effects, but his tone makes me want to get some. His sound is just huge, and the band as a whole sounds like more than just 3 people. I've gotta see them next time they tour.

[superbassman2000]

i like muse...i got the muscle museum EP free from my radio station, and those songs are good songs!

[Toasted]

You have to respect basslines like Hysteria.

[thesmallprint]

yes chris's sound is just awesome and they are so good live (i hav dowloaded 20+ of their live videos ) my friend recently went to england and got to see them at earls court. the great thing about chris is that hes not there jsut repeating the guitarists line all the time he has his own awesome riffs that compliment the song perfectly and as mat is busy singing most of the time he pretty much becomes a lead instrument. oh yeh and hes also an awesome singer

[MacheteJames]

Originally Posted by thesmallprint

yes chris's sound is just awesome and they are so good live (i hav dowloaded 20+ of their live videos ) my friend recently went to england and got to see them at earls court. the great thing about chris is that hes not there jsut repeating the guitarists line all the time he has his own awesome riffs that compliment the song perfectly and as mat is busy singing most of the time he pretty much becomes a lead instrument.

Where did you find their live videos? I found a site with all of their regular videos (www.microcuts.net), but there are no live ones there. But yeah, Chris's playing totally holds the band together and he's perfect for the band. I love his playing in Hypermusic and Hysteria (and everything else too )

[thesmallprint]

Originally Posted by MacheteJames

Where did you find their live videos? I found a site with all of their regular videos (www.microcuts.net), but there are no live ones there. But yeah, Chris's playing totally holds the band together and he's perfect for the band. I love his playing in Hypermusic and Hysteria (and everything else too )

you can get them off www.muselive.com , youll hav to sign up. muse are definitely one of the best live bands in the world though

[karrot-x]

I just got all of the Muse tracks on sunday, very good stuff. I like their harder things a lot more, especially the ending to Stockholm Syndrome, very good indeed .


He uses a Rapture right?

[Suckbird]

Originally Posted by karrot-x

He uses a Rapture right?

-Yes.

[lildrgn]

Muse is quite fantastic. One of my favorite bands. I have some live videos from shows in Glastonbury and Germany and it is amazing to see how quick he is.

The studio recordings don't do him justice in that they're just him doing super-fast 16th note lines. There's a live recording out there of him playing the song Bliss, where, towards the end, he does this MONSTER riff that just leaves you shaking your head. What I like about his style is that he whips it out only when necessary.

[Steve-O18]

If you ever have a chance to see this band live.. DO IT!! I promise you won't regret it, if you like muse that is.. I went to see them live in a small venue a few months ago and it was amazing. There was just so much going considering they are only three. As for chris' playing, I beleive MONSTER is a very approriate word choice.

[sal paradise]

Originally Posted by Suckbird

-Yes.

+ a Zon Sonus and Fender Jazz Bass acording to Bass Guitar magezine

[thesmallprint]

www.muse.mu