Recent content by chungweishan

Overall: yes. Saxophonists usually play with a larger ensemble, not always playing constantly during the song to hit "the one," and learn by teachers. Whereas in terms of rock bands, I have never heard of a sax player, all self trained, joining the band, and rocking out the best they can...

Judging by reaction, looks more like bandmate inferiority complex.

The more important aspect is your ability to come up with melodies, counter-melodies, harmonies, and background sound effects/scapes, than worry about integrating a synth. For most part, it's just another instrument that's usually shaped like a keyboard. Or looks like a multi-pad drum machine...

To me the worry would be stuck behind the mic singing while holding an instrument, whether it's bass or a xylophone. As someone else mentioned, it's about what you do between the lyrics. It's not just the gimmicks of jumping around the stage. It's the ability to hold a crowd with the utmost...

I know I'm in a boring to watch band. I've seen the videos (emphasis on the plural). We don't move a lot. Guitarist is mainly staring at the guitar. Singer, he's being replaced due to him leaving, once sang with his hands in his pockets. I made fun of him. Can't say much about the drummer...

Are there better musicians than me? Certainly. Is my band looking to replace me? Nope. Lucky me. Unlucky them. There are days I wish they would replace me. My ego allows me to believe I'm still better than others, so much so I don't practice anymore. I don't even look at my bass until...

For the most part, it's the general advice that I usually read in this forum. Don't really need a power amp and large cabinets if there's a PA. There's an advantage to avoid Floor Coupling to have a clearer sound, usually depends on the type of stage you're on. IEMs aren't necessary at a...

All my basses are beaters one way or another. Unfortunately the one I use the most has the most sentimental value (not the best tone either). I just hope that no one wants to jack my junky basses. It's the same reason I try to make my car look like a homeless person lives in it. Maybe I...

Guitar neck higher. If I was playing a two-neck, I figure that the only reason would be guitar-soloing and maybe comping a few chords. Thus I'd prefer the guitar neck closer. The bass neck would be in my preferred playing position/height.

Overthinking. As you stated, your recording was made after 6 months playing. His comment about bass is basically what most non-bassists think about it, it's only noticeable when it's wrong or at the forefront of the music. Which he also commented it wasn't ("keyboard showpiece.") You weren't...

This is Babymetal's debut.... in 2010. Small stage in the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. This act was a sub-group of a larger teen-idol group (Sakura Gakuin) that obviously took off. Only in 2012, did they actually use the live backing band (Kami Band). The music is from different composers...

A long time ago in the college jazz band, I asked the guy who had an electric upright why he played it. "Because I play a real man's bass." He was joking, but it always thought it was a funny reply. He just explained it's what he always played and enjoyed the sound compared to bass guitars. If...

The backing band sounded good in that 30 second clip. So... we all can still aspire to that. If only the Billboard audience demographic preferred balding late-30s Asian bass players, I wouldn't have to worry about seeking talent before fame. Not that I worry about seeking either. I think a few...

Well, that's a lesson for me about skimming through the Thread on a small cellphone, and then going home to write a response on a laptop an hour later. Current singer in my band can't/doesn't memorize lyrics. Used to use a folder and music stand, recently upgraded to iPad. I, honestly, don't...

I'm going to write what my cover band has done for the small bars/venues we played at: Bassist: Fender Rumble 150 watt. I recently got a more powerful amp (500 watt), I'm certain it's unnecessary for my band, I just really wanted that amp. I don't go through the PA. Two Guitarists: 50 watt...