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Annoying kid with annoying criticsm...
- Thread starter Randy13
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- Jul 23, 2007
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tell him tool uses a pick so did jason newsted on great metallica albums...
just tell the kid to F*** off man!!! mind his own "bassnus"
or youll shove your headstock up his arse!
just tell the kid to F*** off man!!! mind his own "bassnus"
or youll shove your headstock up his arse!
+1
I like this advice. It's more my style. I'd probably look at him; and in a relaxed tone say, "Thanks for the tip."
When he comes back again; I'd probably say, "Yup, you mentioned that yesterday. Thanks again."
If he comes back again: "These are some amazing suggestions! Can you write them down for me? I'd love to share them with some of my musician friends."
I think he'll pick up on the sarcasm. He'll probably just get bored and go away.
Good luck with this guy.
Joe
Hey take everyone else's advice on here, it's all good. Don't let whatever anyone says bother you, all that matters for you is what you want, so who cares? If he's anything like the bullies I used to get bothered by, he'll end up in jail or worse, addicted to herion working as a gay prostiute anyway. so don't sweat it.
On the subject of pick vs. fingers, I'm personally a religious finger picker, but only because that's how I learned. There are definetely a ton of songs out there that warrant pick use for tonal or speed reasons, or maybe becuase that's how YOU learned. And whoever mentioned flea flatpicking, I forget, yea I've definetely seen that too.
Everything aside, play what you want, how you want. If no one ever did things a little different or unnexcepted, thousands of musical innovations would've never happened.
On the subject of pick vs. fingers, I'm personally a religious finger picker, but only because that's how I learned. There are definetely a ton of songs out there that warrant pick use for tonal or speed reasons, or maybe becuase that's how YOU learned. And whoever mentioned flea flatpicking, I forget, yea I've definetely seen that too.
Everything aside, play what you want, how you want. If no one ever did things a little different or unnexcepted, thousands of musical innovations would've never happened.
Good advice. Don't let this windbag cause you to lose your cool.
As a musician, you'll frequently run into people who want to make suggestions about your band, your music, your equipment, your technique, etc. Some can be more annoying than others, and this guy sounds as annoying as they come. Ignore him and move on.
+1
While I don`t play with a pick, I do use my index finger and thumb as sort of a `soft pick` that with the right amount of treble dialled in on my P bass tone knob does the trick for when I want that pick sound and vibe.
I have never understood the rift between bassists when using a pick comes up in conversation....we are all on the same team so while the **** are we fighting? (however so far on this thread everyone seems to have banded together to put a good ol` fashioned hate on this bully, and that`s just great!)
Besides, you say he doesn`t even play bass and cites RHCP as an example of a `hard` bass line... learn the bass line to Higher Ground using a pick (its pretty easy but sounds tough...all octave stuff.) play it for him, then punch him in the throat....
Well okay that`s going a bit far, but seriously just ignore the dude he is obviously just a know nothing d***** bag that gets off on harrassing others. Smile and nod, then go home and play whatever the **** you want. After all its your passion not his...besides he`s probably just jealous `cause he can`t play an instrument at all.
Tell him you are what you eat.
And he's an ignorant fool who knows nothing about bass, so don't pay him any mind.
I forgot about that too. I used to have the "Funky Monks" video and Flea tried using a pick and his fingers on the same bass line to see which one sounded better. That was for BSSM when they lived in that house while they recorded (except for Chad, he commuted).
Joe
Pffft Fall Out Boy, play some Metallica! Pete Wentz has a bass but he doesn't know how to play it.
Oh yah pick playing is awesome, I just don't do it.
Oh yah pick playing is awesome, I just don't do it.
You could tell him "thanks for the tip", and ask him about the pick users mentioned in this thread: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366766
billm
billm
wait... nirvana, metallica and Ozzy? anybody wanna chime in on how Krist used a pick? and i'm pretty damn sure Jason used one to. and maybe Geezer? so the "hard stuff" has been played with picks.
just tell this kid that if he wants to talk to you about bass, he needs to play one. cuz otherwise, he does not know what he's talking about, and likely just likes the sound of his voice. and his mom's ugly.
Flea + pick = Parallel Universe.
Tell him to stick his copy of Californication where the sun don't shine.
Why do you care? Is he a cool kid or something and you want his approval? If not, don't say anything, just stare and smile at him... and keep smiling as it grows more and more uncomfortable...
kind of like this:
until he finally runs away screaming.
Or you could always talk about the pros and cons of Chinese/Russian/US tubes for particular bass amp.
kind of like this:
until he finally runs away screaming.
Or you could always talk about the pros and cons of Chinese/Russian/US tubes for particular bass amp.
My advice is that next time you see him, attack him like a rabid chimp.
Of course, that's pretty much my solution to any problem.
Of course, that's pretty much my solution to any problem.
It can be bothersome. Paraphrasing from Sidhartha
Angry man yells at Sidhartha, and sidhartha waits for him to stop and says "What do you do with a gift you don't want?" They guy says "Give it back." Sidhartha "I do not accept your gift of hate"
With people like this I would suggest not falling into his game. Don't answer the question/comment he gives you. Direct the conversation to another place. If he says "why are you changing the subject you wuss" tell him the truth. because the information he is using is all just regurgitated idealistic notions he is impressing upon art and expression with is in deed missing the point of creating/playing music.
If he persists and you can't get away from him start talking to the people around you and pointing out how silly he is being and that he is bothering you and annoying.
However, times like this in another persons life. maybe his life is hard. Who knows what he is going through at home. People do not fit into categories such as "bad" "good" exclusively IMO. Maybe ask him how his day was.
I assume he just wants too seem smart and get attention.
take control without emotions running your thought process.
Jonathan
Angry man yells at Sidhartha, and sidhartha waits for him to stop and says "What do you do with a gift you don't want?" They guy says "Give it back." Sidhartha "I do not accept your gift of hate"
With people like this I would suggest not falling into his game. Don't answer the question/comment he gives you. Direct the conversation to another place. If he says "why are you changing the subject you wuss" tell him the truth. because the information he is using is all just regurgitated idealistic notions he is impressing upon art and expression with is in deed missing the point of creating/playing music.
If he persists and you can't get away from him start talking to the people around you and pointing out how silly he is being and that he is bothering you and annoying.
However, times like this in another persons life. maybe his life is hard. Who knows what he is going through at home. People do not fit into categories such as "bad" "good" exclusively IMO. Maybe ask him how his day was.
I assume he just wants too seem smart and get attention.
take control without emotions running your thought process.
Jonathan
