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Influences and New Music
- Thread starter EricF
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I saw Muse live a couple of months ago, and it really is one of those bands you don't get to fully know until you see it live. Their singles are great, but their studio production is handled in the wrong way sometimes, making it sound exaggerated. A shame, really, because they're better than what they appear to be. Chris keeps the bass tight while Matt solos the hell out of his guitar.
As a fan of what I categorize as fringe pop (def: bands that have a way with melody and harmony, but express it in a non-traditional way), I find myself looking outside for influence. One cd I stole for inspiration, well, borrowed from my Mum is a compilation of Camille Saint-Saëns. I have been listening to it for two weeks straight. I have only dabbled with an upright, and I am curious if you have any classical influences.
I wish I did. I enjoy Debussy, Ravel, Mahler, Cage, Glass, various things I've been turned on to. Otherwise, I'm not too savvy.
Hi there, JMJ.
I'm just gonna throw out Chopin, Stravinsky, Rachaimanov, Tchaikovsky and Bach (best bassist ever) in case you've not listened to any of them. They're amazing composers and in the case of Bach and Rachaimanov...excellent players themselves on organ and piano respectively.
Dude Justin i'm so glad you said Peter Hook. I never hear anyone talk about him on this site. He was like what made the joy division sound for me.
Arcade Fire. Dude no one ever gives them any credit either, but they have such an elaborate style. I think they are amazing IMO.
And Justin what do you think of this up and coming band Tokyo Police Club?
Thanks for your time
TA
Arcade Fire. Dude no one ever gives them any credit either, but they have such an elaborate style. I think they are amazing IMO.
And Justin what do you think of this up and coming band Tokyo Police Club?
Thanks for your time
TA
I'm down with Tokyo Police Club - pretty cool.
Arcade Fire I love love love.
Peter Hook is one of my top two or three bassists. Getting to hang out with him several years back was a huge highlight in my life. It shocks me too that he's not revered as a God sometimes. But on the other hand, it's not for everyone.
JMJ
Arcade Fire I love love love.
Peter Hook is one of my top two or three bassists. Getting to hang out with him several years back was a huge highlight in my life. It shocks me too that he's not revered as a God sometimes. But on the other hand, it's not for everyone.
JMJ
You need to find a video of Hooky playing with a band called the Wombats recently they played one of their songs and he just drissled lead bass all over it was just awesome and trust me in Manchester that man is a god
I smell a fellow canuck...are you canadian as well, then?
dude im actually not, but everyone asks me all the time.
dude Peter Hook is a god if your into his religion lol. Did Hook with the Wombats on Lets Dance To Joy Division sometime? I've got to youtube that. That song is actually how i first heard of Joy Division.
You need to find a video of Hooky playing with a band called the Wombats recently they played one of their songs and he just drissled lead bass all over it was just awesome and trust me in Manchester that man is a god
Recall several times in my youth him walking through the Hacienda, almost revered by all - very much on a Viking lord vibe.
Apparently he now has a castle in Alderley Edge.
It's got to be said that with the exception of Justin, all the best modern bassplayers,Hooky,Rourke,Mani... have come from Manchester
Super cool. Yeah, I think I underestimate how highly regarded Hooky is...it just seems that among American bass players, I holler about him and they go: huh??
For that matter, if I say Andy Rourke is a bass God, some people might know of him being in the Smiths, but they won't understand why I say he's a bass God.
Well, here's why he's another one for me:
Because he gets away with maximum melody and innovation with his parts and approach, while all the while serving the song. JUST LIKE Hooky, only different.
JMJ
For that matter, if I say Andy Rourke is a bass God, some people might know of him being in the Smiths, but they won't understand why I say he's a bass God.
Well, here's why he's another one for me:
Because he gets away with maximum melody and innovation with his parts and approach, while all the while serving the song. JUST LIKE Hooky, only different.
JMJ
I was once asked to replace Andy Rourke in a band....... you can imagine how that panned out
but it was a nice compliment to be asked being only 22 at the time
well i can see what you mean about Andy Rourke, but the smiths just never did it for me.
I noticed you stated you like Autolux. I was wondering if you were into the guitarist's(Greg Edwards) old band Failure in which he played bass and had an awesome Wal tone to boot.
I love the album Fantastic Planet. I never see Failure get any love.
Mike
I love the album Fantastic Planet. I never see Failure get any love.
Mike
Yeah, Failure and my old band Medicine came up together, and Greg is a friend, and a monstrous player. We used to share a rehearsal studio. Ken (the singer/guitarist) is a very close friend, and I co-produced his latest solo record.
JMJ
JMJ
