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BASS PLAYERS Matter : )
- Thread starter MiracleFEATHRS
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Yeah, but you weren't supposed to have all 12 of them at once!
My brain worms protect me from all harmful things.
Good bassists in all kinds of ensembles are NOT taken for granted; they're treasured. If you're being taken for granted, maybe your bass playing sucks.
We are the ones with the power to make things move. Who cares what anyone else thinks? Respect yourself!
I kind of understand what you are saying. It took years of me faithfully playing in the band and rocking my bass parts until the other musicians really understood what I meant musically to the band and the role I was playing. I mean the drummer totally understood and we were on the same page for sure. However , the guitar divas, keyboard guys and vocalists especially didn’t really have a clue how instrumental the bass player is to the rhythm section and so I was overlooked for years when it came to decisions and opinions regarding arrangements, orchestrations and general effects. They began to get a clue when I always remembered the key signatures of not only each song but also the individual vocalist’s preferred key when they would switch lead vocals. They started giving me some respect as a musician and what’s funny is now they all lean on me. When they are anxious about something musical in the set and find themselves in times of trouble they ask me about it and speaking words of bass wisdom, we solve the problems and get back on track.
I much prefer to be "the guy at the back".
I don't want the limelight.
All that tapping slapping popping noodling doodling diddling dangling and stunt bass moves (have I missed anything?) just to pinch the spotlight from the lead guitarist is a whole load of egotistical competition I can live without.... and metal with its wimpy bass tones gives me the $#!¥$..
I don't want the limelight.
All that tapping slapping popping noodling doodling diddling dangling and stunt bass moves (have I missed anything?) just to pinch the spotlight from the lead guitarist is a whole load of egotistical competition I can live without.... and metal with its wimpy bass tones gives me the $#!¥$..
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I'm going to be honest: that's a lot of words and I only read maybe 10, but I'll say this: I've met more "drummers" that couldn't hit the inside of a drum cage from....well.......inside it, than bad bass players. Call me biased.
You have no idea what you're talking about. Unless of course you've "heard it all". I find it amusing that your avatar reads "tired of narcissists"... maybe you should stay away from the mirror?
No need to worry about what others think. I always come back to this, which was written by Rufus Reid and smile at knowing this little secret.
"My concept is that we as bassists should be able to play completely alone and relay the essence of a song by the construction of our bass line. We don't need the keyboard to clarify the kind of chord. We don't need the drummer to clarify your rhythm. You should be able to swing and radiate energy all alone. Obviously, when we add a good piano player and drummer, it should be an added pleasure, but not a crutch. Don't lean on anyone, it is your responsibility to play harmonically and rhythmically simultaneously"
"My concept is that we as bassists should be able to play completely alone and relay the essence of a song by the construction of our bass line. We don't need the keyboard to clarify the kind of chord. We don't need the drummer to clarify your rhythm. You should be able to swing and radiate energy all alone. Obviously, when we add a good piano player and drummer, it should be an added pleasure, but not a crutch. Don't lean on anyone, it is your responsibility to play harmonically and rhythmically simultaneously"
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If you say so ,,, I guess
Almost Every person on this planet matters to someone.
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Your preachin to the choir bro
90 % of the Post Metal BASS PLAYERS Matter
is and will be obvious to everyone that actually knows me and knows my 3 minutes at the mic and my speech is pure IRONY and me having some fun and a buzz ( I hope ) .
Don't worry , I don't worry or care abou personal opinions .
Opinions are the same as Bassholes (delete B)
Everyone has one and they All stink
Just because people think it
DOESN'T make it so.
I'm glad you didn't Hop on the
HILARIOUS HATE TRAIN of comments from the
BETTER THAN. cult of comodians
