Dat bassface...

[totalnoob]

Let me preface this by saying that I'm an absolutely untalented musician, as well as bass player.

I often notice that when I play and concentrate on the rhythm, especially if there are 1/16ths making my life hard, I have a bassface. I notice it because I feel the tension of my facial muscles, and imagine that I must look pretty damn ugly. But I can't drop it, I just keep that bassface until I finish rehearsing/playing.

I also noticed that I have various "versions" of bassface, some more relaxed/enlightened, others more demonic and grotesque. And the latter seems to be the case more often as the years and months go by.

Should I be worried?

 

[Nashrakh]

Should I be worried?

Only when there's people with cameras nearby.

Or you just make it your thing, like other people have (unwillingly or not)...

 

[totalnoob]

like other people have (unwillingly or not)...

How common is this? Imagegoogling "bass face" brings up hilarious photos.

 

[Nashrakh]

I can't quite remember her name, but there is one lady who gets brought up for her bass face quite often around here. As far as I know, it seems to overshadow her bass playing skills, much to her dismay.

 

[totalnoob]

I can't quite remember her name, but there is one lady who gets brought up for her bass face quite often around here. As far as I know, it seems to overshadow her bass playing skills, much to her dismay.

Este Haim. She's fantastic. She's very, very talented.

 

[Oddly]

Este Haim is the woman in question...and while it's probably overshadowed her pretty fine bass-playing, I'd bet it's also got plenty of folk checking out her band, and being very impressed...me for one.

I wouldn't worry about it, unless you're pulling some truly awful faces and scaring people!

 

[jvanoort]

While a good bass face at the right time can be very expressive, in this particular case it can also indicate that there is tension!

The bass face itself is not a problem, but the tension possibly is!

 

[totalnoob]

While a good bass face at the right time can be very expressive, in this particular case it can also indicate that there is tension!

The bass face itself is not a problem, but the tension possibly is!

I only do it when I'm in the groove.

 

[jvanoort]

I only do it when I'm in the groove.

That sounds safe enough

 

[Bunk McNulty]

My bass face. I just look like a dork.

 

[JRA]

all i got!

 

[ardgedee]

There's a thread for you: Post your best BASSFACE!

 

[InhumanResource]

Let me preface this by saying that I'm an absolutely untalented musician, as well as bass player.

I often notice that when I play and concentrate on the rhythm, especially if there are 1/16ths making my life hard, I have a bassface. I notice it because I feel the tension of my facial muscles, and imagine that I must look pretty damn ugly. But I can't drop it, I just keep that bassface until I finish rehearsing/playing.

I also noticed that I have various "versions" of bassface, some more relaxed/enlightened, others more demonic and grotesque. And the latter seems to be the case more often as the years and months go by.

Should I be worried?

Just keep practicing and as you get more fluent, you’ll be able to pay attention and control your face better. I try and make sure I am smiling and look like I’m having a good time, but there still are plenty of photos where I am displaying bass face these days!

 

[Killing Floor]

It’s not just bass players. Just embrace it.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

My bass face. I just look like a dork.
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A dork, yep, my standard too. But like Bunk, I love our band and appreciate my bandmates. It's all about having fun.

 

[KidAmnesia]

My playing face is the most blank and expressionless face possible. I try to look up and smile and stuff, but if what I'm playing requires a minimum of concentration my eyeborws go down, lower lip drops a little... can't help it.

 

[JC BASS 91]

Should I be worried?

Nope...just groove and don't worry about it.

 

[Zos Kia Cultus]

Este Haim is sick of the bass face meme: "You wouldn't say it to a dude"

Hilarious!

 

[Altitude]

What's worse is to stand there impassive staring at your feet with no look on your face in particular.

It's entertainment, folks. Be entertaining.

 

[Discount Bassy]