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Ambient/Post-Rock/Textural bass playing thread

#22,842
lucas303 said:
I decided I'm going to commit to signing up for next month's event even though right now I don't have any concrete idea of what I'd specifically do (if they turn me down, so be it...but I'm going to put something together). So my goal is to get a 15-20 minute set together over the course of the next few weeks and leave myself the last week to practice it. I've never performed in front of people in any capacity so this will be uncharted waters (again, assuming they even let me).
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That’s fantastic! Way to go.
 
#22,845
lucas303 said:
27136736[/URL], member: 340182"]Last night I went to a modular open mic of sorts organized by the folks at WMD. Even though the audience turnout was great, the WMD guy who was MCing mentioned that they were wanting for performers (the first guy was performing for the first time and the second guy for his second time). I decided I'm going to commit to signing up for next month's event even though right now I don't have any concrete idea of what I'd specifically do (if they turn me down, so be it...but I'm going to put something together). So my goal is to get a 15-20 minute set together over the course of the next few weeks and leave myself the last week to practice it. I've never performed in front of people in any capacity so this will be uncharted waters (again, assuming they even let me).

On that subject, skip ahead to the one hour mark and check out this awesome performance from last night (make sure to stick around for his explanation of the gloves and how the whole setup works):

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is it standard procedure to talk about the gear after your set in that event?

if its a master class, maybe I could understand, but at a gig…..nope….i’m going for a walk for fresh air to wait for the next act.

speaking only for myself here, I could easily do without that part.

imo, ymmv…..

my grumpy 2 cents.
:)
 
#22,846
ugly_bassplayer said:
is it standard procedure to talk about the gear after your set in that event?

if its a master class, maybe I could understand, but at a gig…..nope….i’m going for a walk for fresh air to wait for the next act.

speaking only for myself here, I could easily do without that part.

imo, ymmv…..

my grumpy 2 cents.
:)
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my take is that this event is more a monthly show-and-tell about modular stuff than a “proper gig.” the mc asked the questions (at least of the guy with the gloves), no?
 
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ugly_bassplayer said:
is it standard procedure to talk about the gear after your set in that event?

if its a master class, maybe I could understand, but at a gig…..nope….i’m going for a walk for fresh air to wait for the next act.

speaking only for myself here, I could easily do without that part.

imo, ymmv…..

my grumpy 2 cents.
:)
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Yeah it's standard procedure. It's organized by modular nerds for modular nerds, and definitely not a formal "gig." More of a hang out, open mic type of vibe. I found the explanations interesting, particularly because I still have so much to learn so gleaning these bits of information is helpful for me. And even though it may not be a proper "gig," something like this is probably the only chance I'll ever get to perform in front of people...I don't see myself ever being wanted for a proper gig type of event.
 
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#22,850
ugly_bassplayer said:
but where’s the Chase Bliss trio?
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Bob_Ross said:
That's all in my other pedalboard(s) and getting reconfigured (yet again) for relocation back to the Arizona digs. Pics to follow shortly.
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Well, here it is: This (plus a couple basses, one guitar, and a DAW that I hate) is all the music gear I'll have at my disposal from February through June.
Hopefully I can make some compelling music -- or mayhem -- while in exile.

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Since I'm not taking the Klein Bottle nor the flip-flop pedals I'll have to make some decisions about what order everything goes in...already starting to think I'll want the SansAmp elsewhere, and maybe swap positions of the Flashback and the Blooper. Also the volume pedal is kinda awkward to get at when it's so close to those other pedals. Meh...
 
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Bob_Ross said:
Well, here it is: This (plus a couple basses, one guitar, and a DAW that I hate) is all the music gear I'll have at my disposal from February through June.
Hopefully I can make some compelling music -- or mayhem -- while in exile.

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Since I'm not taking the Klein Bottle nor the flip-flop pedals I'll have to make some decisions about what order everything goes in...already starting to think I'll want the SansAmp elsewhere, and maybe swap positions of the Flashback and the Blooper. Also the volume pedal is kinda awkward to get at when it's so close to those other pedals. Meh...
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No standard loop pedal??
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#22,857
lucas303 said:
Yeah it's standard procedure. It's organized by modular nerds for modular nerds, and definitely not a formal "gig." More of a hang out, open mic type of vibe. I found the explanations interesting, particularly because I still have so much to learn so gleaning these bits of information is helpful for me. And even though it may not be a proper "gig," something like this is probably the only chance I'll ever get to perform in front of people...I don't see myself ever being wanted for a proper gig type of event.
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You never know. I found at least one venue that asks me back semi-regularly.
 
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Last minute modular jam tonight. Buddy popped by and we made some horrendous noise for an hour. There were some fun moments. Mostly just searching for sounds and noodling around. Jamming in this context definitely has me considering a few module changes/additions. My main “want” is an envelope with cv over the stages and an EOC output (Instruo makes one). The ADSR envelope is fine for musical music but frustrating for noise exploration. Regardless, fun was had :)
 
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monsterthompson said:
Last minute modular jam tonight. Buddy popped by and we made some horrendous noise for an hour. There were some fun moments. Mostly just searching for sounds and noodling around. Jamming in this context definitely has me considering a few module changes/additions. My main “want” is an envelope with cv over the stages and an EOC output (Instruo makes one). The ADSR envelope is fine for musical music but frustrating for noise exploration. Regardless, fun was had :)
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you mean the ceis? they’re cool.
 
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