Oh no! I'm a Metal Bassist--And Didn't Know it!

plangentmusic · #1 12-14-2010, 11:26 AM

My CD was reviewed and it was classified as "Metal Surf." I never heard that before, but I think I like it! http://reverbcentral.com/reviews/m/montana8208.html

Basically, I just did old 60's guitar instrumentals with more pronounced bass. Here's some samples for anyone who's interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgP1tSGV4e0

NateS · #2 12-14-2010, 11:31 AM

hmmm...

i hear no metal.

sorry buddy, some reviewers are just idiots. sweet tones, though. surf music can be really fun, chill, relax music. would like to hear more

plangentmusic · #3 12-14-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bassk81976

hmmm...

i hear no metal.

sorry buddy, some reviewers are just idiots. sweet tones, though. surf music can be really fun, chill, relax music. would like to hear more

I don't hear it as metal either -- certainly not in a "Pavor/Between the Buried and Me" vein. I think they mean more of a Maiden/Priest slant -- which is heavier than the genre usually indicates. It's cool though. It was intended to have more edge and more pronounced bass.

kosmicwizard · #4 12-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Even though I don't classify this as metal either, if it is we know the best bass for metal is a Squire Deluxe Jazz bass!

Cheers.

plangentmusic · #5 12-14-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kosmicwizard

Even though I don't classify this as metal either, if it is we know the best bass for metal is a Squire Deluxe Jazz bass!

Cheers.

Naturally! Wasn't that what it was designed for?

AcidFripp · #6 12-14-2010, 02:15 PM

Alright, so we agree that it isn't metal.
It's still good, though. You down for some constructive criticism?

plangentmusic · #7 12-14-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AcidFripp

Alright, so we agree that it isn't metal.
It's still good, though. You down for some constructive criticism?

Lay it on me. Though how constructive it is remains to be seen. lol!

Mr-Wunderful · #8 12-14-2010, 04:00 PM

Not metal but it was really cool.

Winnb · #9 12-14-2010, 04:53 PM

Not metal, but well done! The twangy reverb and the guitar and bass lines have nothing to do with metal, but it's definitely surf. And I like it! Very nice my friend.

BigOldHarry · #10 12-14-2010, 04:58 PM

Metal...
Surf...

What constitutes a metal surfer, do you suppose? A surfer who wears a leather wetsuit? A surfer who is surly and rude to other surfers?

plangentmusic · #11 12-14-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnb

Not metal, but well done! The twangy reverb and the guitar and bass lines have nothing to do with metal, but it's definitely surf. And I like it! Very nice my friend.

Thanks bro. It's funny, a lot of these tunes really have nothing to do with surf or beach music but all that early instrumental guitar music wound up with that heading. I just dig the stuff and wanted to do it using my own arrangements with the bass up front.

plangentmusic · #12 12-15-2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AcidFripp

Alright, so we agree that it isn't metal.
It's still good, though. You down for some constructive criticism?

I'm still down to hear the feedback. Seriously. I actually like constructive criticism. (Blatant negativity sucks but I feel that is someone can comment on specifics that means they listened and thought about it).