Opinions on my band

wolverinebass · #1 07-09-2008, 09:07 AM

Just looking for opinions on my current band. We've put a VERY rough mix of one of our songs up with the guitarist singing. At present we're still looking for a proper singer. Am curious to see what your thoughts are on the content and any suggestions on things I could be doing better as a bass player.

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jesso · #2 07-09-2008, 09:15 AM

I quite like the loose feeling in general, but its pretty hard to play bass I would imagine with that drummer. Although he is obviously talented, hes amazingly busy, and not always in time I feel. You could try practicing to a click, (through the p.a.) this pretty quickly points out any sloppy playing.

wolverinebass · #3 07-09-2008, 09:17 AM

Yeah, we didn't play to a click which caused a few problems for the guitarist mainly. Possibly that was a mistake.

ric1312 · #4 07-09-2008, 09:35 AM

Singer reminds me of Robert Daltry from the who. Interesting song. Drummer, needs to calm down and lay down a groove instead of trying to make the song into a drum solo.

Just J · #5 07-09-2008, 09:56 AM

what they said... the drummer was way too busy, took away from the song.

MoD_Scotty · #6 07-09-2008, 10:01 AM

I agree about the drummer. Sweet bass solo though. Give the drummer a Prozac and you guys should be fine!

wolverinebass · #7 07-09-2008, 10:03 AM

Any comments on the bass playing? Just want a bit of feedback really and opinions. I appreciate the ones regarding the drummer as it does tend to be that he is a rather busy player.

Fretless1! · #8 07-09-2008, 10:47 AM

I like the bass playing. Want advice? Keep doin' what you're doin'. Sounds good!

Drummer's busy? So what? So was Keith Moon.

I will say this, though, get ready for the inevitable "Who" comparisons. Darn good band to be compared to!

troyus · #9 07-09-2008, 01:47 PM

Here's my opinion:

Intro is kind of a mess, and everything is playing in it's own time... I would re-work the first 20 sec if i were you.

The guitar could use a little more reverb, it's all a bit dry, doesn't quite have that 'big' sound it needs for this kind of rock.

I'd say your bass needs some more mid lows, too sharp. Jazz bass (I guess?) I would back off the bridge and bring the tone knob back a little too. The playing is good but some of the runs are a little too sloppy/out of time. I think it's all there, that you got what it takes to rock this, just needs to be practiced or maybe stripped down a little bit. Going by the influences you guys have, don't over complicate, impress with the hooks not the tech stuff.

The vocalist sounds good, same thing though, dry, needs a little more reverb. I would keep working with him, has some good attitude in his lungs.

Joey3313 · #10 07-09-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fretless1!

Drummer's busy? So what? So was Keith Moon.

The key difference is Keith Moon was good.

Buy the drummer some kleenex and vasoline. If he wants to jerk off, do it at home, not on the record.

wolverinebass · #11 07-09-2008, 03:06 PM

Thanks for the encoragement. Always good to have opinions.

RE: Troyus - the bass isn't a Jazz but a Status Graphite John Entwistle Buzzard through a Bass Pod XT with a bit of chorus (though I doubt the chorus effect is audible to any degree).

I know what you mean about the intro being a bit messy. I guess we should have used a click, but I suppose hindsight is 20-20 vision.

troyus · #12 07-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolverinebass

Thanks for the encoragement. Always good to have opinions.

RE: Troyus - the bass isn't a Jazz but a Status Graphite John Entwistle Buzzard through a Bass Pod XT with a bit of chorus (though I doubt the chorus effect is audible to any degree).

I know what you mean about the intro being a bit messy. I guess we should have used a click, but I suppose hindsight is 20-20 vision.

Man that must have cost an arm and a leg. I don't know if you really want a click for your song. Like has been said, get the drummer some meds... he's play like an animal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yvHWyvexZA

jesso · #13 07-09-2008, 04:44 PM

You just need to practice to a click, not actually use one when your playing live! It just tightens things up and points out the weaknesses.

the_fonz · #14 07-09-2008, 04:54 PM

i agree about the drummer
he needs to take it down a notch or two

steve66 · #15 07-09-2008, 04:59 PM

I thought your bass playing was fine. You were playing mostly what the guitar was playing with a few runs here and there. I dont blame you, your drummer is nutz.

The drummer has talent but appears to play all over the place.

I wouldnt alter the song structure. I would instead work with the drummer to provide something more solid that the listener can latch on to and go from there.

Good luck with your music

McThumpin · #16 07-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Rock n roll, raw and unclicked. I dig it. +1 on the spaz drumming, though. It's quite distracting. Love the bass lines - especially that run up the board first couple measures of the "solo." Good ****.

Montsegour · #17 07-09-2008, 05:16 PM

Everything's said
Drummer is showing of instead of playing ( in first minute ) later on its fine..
Bass, love it

keep on the good work!

Jeff K · #18 07-09-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ric1312

Singer reminds me of Robert Daltry from the who. Interesting song. Drummer, needs to calm down and lay down a groove instead of trying to make the song into a drum solo.

Hmmm. He reminded me more of Robert's brother, ROGER Daltry.

(Hey, I know it was just a typo. I'm just bustin' your chops a little. We've all done something like that before.)

bazmeister · #19 07-10-2008, 01:11 AM

i loved it.

i cant really point out any flaws

Rathead123 · #20 07-10-2008, 01:14 AM

You know, the drummer started sloppy but seemed to "clean up" near the end of the song. Entwhistle Buzzard eh, Cool..