Good Christian Bassists?

[Jay]

Originally posted by geshel


- I'm wary of any artist that professes to be anything

- To consider somebody a positive influence because they profess to be Christian, doesn't sound like a very wise point of view to me

I agree. This world is nowhere near perfect, and we must be careful. There are many out there who use Christianity as a front, and there are many out there who have a harsh appearance only because they seek to tell the truth. Oftentimes the truth isn't as attractive as we'd wish it to be, and in that time we must check ourselves.

I was taught to question everything and use caution. If it's wrong, it's wrong...if it's right, it doesn't become any lesser so from having questioned.

Do notice that I said "pretty much." Also notice the term "one." I do not feel the need to listen to only Christian artists; rather, I feel that doing so would limit my experience and range of musical influence. That's just me though, to each his own.

 

[geshel]

Originally posted by funkyebk
Obviously you profess to be something.

Really? What would that be?

 

[Mario Lewis]

Originally posted by malthumb
Many of those already named plus.....

Fred Hammond
Andre' Gauche
Maurice Fitzgerald
Terrance Palmer (w/ Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ)

Peace,

James

THAT'S REAL Christian music!! Also known as Black Gospel, (what's in a name) but it's the best thing that gets my thumbs a slappin'!!

We're definitely on the same vibe with these names.

Good call!

 

[5stringDNA]

Originally posted by JohnL

And I don't want to make any judgements about the man's spiritual life, but I love this qoute from Marcus Miller:

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Hmm...actions, not words. What a novel idea.

I think Marcus has it right on with his statement actually. I was thiking to myself the other day, if I got an album someday, would I put God/Jesus as a thanx? The answer- Probably not. My reason is much like MM's. Lots of artists like Britney Spears (blah) do it just as some pointless feelgood thing or something, and I woudl rather my views be expressed in a more "real" manner. As far as "Christian" music in general, I see it more as a genre and lifestyle like skater, goth, jock, whatever, for the most part because that is mroe or less what its turned into in America- no sincerity adn just routines with no real cations adn lot of fluffy words. It is sad to see many Christian teens that end up listening to the low-talent and unoriginal junk that gets pumped out of the christian record label industry at times, especially when there are very talented artists such as Norm and Keaggey out there.
Oh- Justifide (bassist Sambo-really nice guy) is a pretty cool bunch of guys and plays some meidiocre hard rock, but its fun.
I'm kinda sad to see FIF disbanding this fall (I'm going to the final farewell show here in Denver, their hometown ). They are rather simple, and Keith mostly plays root-third-fifth lines, but it works and sounds good. Before I started playing bass, I thought he was awesome and complicated,and while i realize now its pretty simple stuff, its still cool and it grooves great.

 

[Basso Gruvitas]

www.melvinleedavis.com

Great bass player who uses his website as a profession of faith. Very cool!


Playing with other Christians means that our worldview, and the function of music within that world are the same. I have a hard time relating to Ozzy Osborne or Linkin Park as musicians because, as far as I can tell, they are not Christians, and probably view music in a different light than I do.

When you meet a practicing Christian, there are certain things you can count on that you'll get from that person. If Jesus is REALLY their Lord, then:
1. They view music is a tool for worship, not depravity
2. They'll be honest with you
3. There will be some commonality for friendship
4. They'll be humble
5. They're out to glorify God rather than themselves

There's others, but you get the drift.

Thanks for the inquiry and this thread.

 

[cassanova]

Lets keep this more focused on the bassist as a bassist and the skills they have please and more off the actual subject of christianity. Its a good way for a good thread to go sour and lead to needless bickering and fighting in a hurry. Its also the wrong forum for that.

 

[Planet Boulder]

Cannot believe that nobody has mentioned King's X's Doug Pinnick!

 

[hands5]

Originally posted by malthumb
I finally got around to watching the DVD of Fred Hammond's latest CD, "Speak Those Things: Pages of Life III". I was lukewarm on the CD, but the DVD is great. Maurice Fitzgerald is the bassist for the entire show. The show was filmed at a live performance in Chicago.

Maurice played a white Jazz Bass for the funkier numbers and a 6 string Warwick for the more mellow and melodic numbers. At one point he put 'em both down and played an EAB. I'm used to seeing him with MTD535 and Peavey Cirrus basses.

I've always enjoyed the high quality production of Fred's compositions and the tight groove of the band. This DVD was no exception.

Peace,

James

I'll have to get that DVD because when I saw him playing with Fred on the "Purpose By Design" tour he was playing a Peavey 5 string Cirrus and a 5-string Ken Smith I didn't know that he also played an MTD however I do know he still plays with a couple of Fender Active 5's

 

[hands5]

Originally posted by ldiezman
I would say just about any gospel bassist would be a great christian bassist to listen to..

"FA SHO"

 

[jiant.]

+1 on saying Keith Hoerig & Sambo. I've seen them both live and met them, and not only are they good bass players, but they're both really awesome guys too. Oh yeah.

 

[ovalsonic]

What sort of tone would Jesus get?

 

[Fire-Starter]

What sort of tone would Jesus get?

Holiness

 

[LowEndLobster]

Geddy Lee.







... Yes, I know he's jewish.

 

[Mottlefeeder]

What sort of tone would Jesus get?

A cross between something in our world and something in his?

 

[chrismmc]

In response to your Monty Python quote...his name is pronounced Raymond...not Ken.I have the scripts for the series.Just thought I would let you know...

 

[hands5]

Tommy Sims
Jimmy Lee Sloas-maybe the best that no one has heard of.

And I don't want to make any judgements about the man's spiritual life, but I love this qoute from Marcus Miller:

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Hmm...actions, not words. What a novel idea.

Do you love what is said in that particular article because Marcus Miller said it or do you truly,if somewhat feel the same way he does ?

 

[rockstarbassist]

Tont Terusa- Supertones (ska) check out alot of the older stuff...some really nice riffs

bp13

Yeah, that guy tears it up on their first two albums. Some insane runs that put Tony Kanal to shame a lot of the time.

But as far as the "opinion" part of this thread goes, some people, as has been said, enjoy Christian music. It's all I used to listen to when it got "big" in the mid-90's when all these bands where coming out, and finally moving past the praise and worship style (WHICH, there is nothing wrong with... some of those guys tear it up!) or the quote/unquote church music style.
I personally do not listen to much Christian music, as over the past 5-6 years have determined that my faith is up to myself and God, not what a church, or others or a band tells me it is. The Bible is what I try to keep in check with. Nobody or nothing else has any authority in that area.

 

[Aaron]

What sort of tone would Jesus get?

It is a well known fact he uses a Hanewinckel.

 

[sal paradise]

Christopher Kleinberg from mewithoutYou. I made a post about them a ways back, no one replied...

 

[PilbaraBass]

The bass player from Third Day is solid...sorry don't know his name...He's not a flashy player, just does his business of holding down the low end.

I also am quite impressed with some of the bass playing that comes out of a lot of these compilation worship CD's...check out some of the WOW CD's. Hillsong has a few very good musicians in their church as well, but I personally prefer Vineyard music.