Do you play differently when you're angry?

[Lachlan Legge]

You’re still young. There’s a chance that you’ll mature a bit before you wreck your stuff. Especially if you are the one buying it.

I know that's the case. I modeled my stage presence off Jaco Pastorius and I'm not afraid to be forceful with the thing if need be. I know many people will disagree with the way I do things but basses aren't meant to be hoarded and treasured. They are tools for your musical outlet and my emotions. Plus, that bass which I abuse is an old SX which was like $200 at most with it's pack. So it's not like it had any resale value. The Fender is much more taken care off because I need it for gigs.

 

[IamGroot]

Depends what I am mad about.

If its not about the music, I tune it out. Trained to do that.

If its because of the people I am playing with are obnoxious and I can afford to be a jackass and never plan to see these folks again, I have been known to be evil.

I almost never run into problems on gigs. If its a jam session, I usually just get off the stage as soon as decent.
I make it a point not to embarrass beginners or legitimate mistakes.

But....
- If its because the guitarist is too loud, I play inaudibly, then tell I em I am playing fine, but they need to turn down to hear me.
- Soloist gets lost - I will play the melody.
- Band doesn't know their chords... I will arpeggiate them (including that Aug5 on Stormy Monday).
Band drops tempo, ...will pound the heck out of 1 and 3 (or 2 and 4 on jazz gigs).

 

[BassChuck]

If you're serious about your playing, you should be able the play the same way no matter what. Angry, Sad, out of money, nervous, giddy, whatever.
But, if playing bass is a way of dispelling bad feelings, I would suggest primal scream..... it's faster and people tend to keep their distance.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I'm happy to say that I don't ever really play angry. Lucky maybe? Growing up a bit maybe, and I'm able to let things go a lot more quickly than I used to? Focusing on what I'm doing has also become a lot more important for me, so I think even when things ARE bothering me, I'm better able to shelf them until later. When I was a kid playing punk influenced stuff, anger was good . More energy.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

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