Get rid of thumping in chest at gigs?

[Asa Samuel]

I really dont like the thumping feeling i get in my chest when at a gig.

this is being in the audience, not stood infront of a bass amp.


is there any way to get rid of/ help get rid of this at gigs?

also, i get quite cloustrophobic at gigs, and i'm going to an arena this friday so i'm quite nervous about it, any tips for claming down?


Thanks.
Bass_Junkie.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Take a nip of whiskey or something before hand.

Just try and find 2-3 places where you focus and try and ignore the people that are there?

Sounds a bit lame, but you will get more used to playing infront of people the more you do it, and it'll get to the point where you enjoy that thump

[Asa Samuel]

like i said, its not me playing, its when i'm in the audience.

[theshadow2001]

I see a lot of people hate the thump effect. I dunno, I think there's nothing quite like experiencing woofers pushing air.

[PrimusNut]

Well, seeing where you're in the audience, and not playing, just get drunk. Hell, I'd say the same thing even if you WERE the one playing.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Ah right, i apologise, totally mis-read your post.

Again, i think it might just be something you get used to, thats PA subs for you

[Asa Samuel]

what will it be like at an arena? i'm seeing heaven and hell at the M.E.N in manchester which is a big arena, also with iced earth and lamb of god, the last two of which are very heavy.

[Cambass]

I used to get mega claustrophobic at concerts. If it happened I would try and get out of the scrum and stand at the side or at the back where there are less people, not the best solution if you want to be at the front I guess.

I found the main thing is to just try and not panic, just take some deep breaths and try not to get too freaked out and focus on the music.

[tkozal]

get off the floor, sit far away, get a seat in the balcony or some such...

or else STOP GOING

[Phalex]

I love the thump of the bass cabs!! It does kinda suck if you have to take a wizz and you're only three songs into the third set though!

Either turn down the volume on your rig, or back off on the bass frequencies on your EQ.

[ElectrAcoustic]

Don't sit on the subs.. or go play yatzee..

[Diggler]

You should learn to appreciate how much it costs to get that good thump in the chest at a show.

[mjolnir]

The thump ain't going away unless you cart yer ass outside, and even then (depending on the subs, the power pushing them, etc.) the thump will follow you.

Personally, I'd say the thump is one of the best parts of being a bassist.

But that's me.