Agreed, but it's easy to tell the bass sound from the guitar, and agreed again that they do sound similar. But in concert, there was no doubt in my mind who played what. And live, I had no problem hearing that "old 50W amp"
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Tim Commerford or Ryan Martine?
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Agreed, but it's easy to tell the bass sound from the guitar, and agreed again that they do sound similar. But in concert, there was no doubt in my mind who played what. And live, I had no problem hearing that "old 50W amp"
Ahh yes my fellow friend.
BUT how do i want to sound? do i want to hold the band up, but yet still be interesting and groove in the song, or do i want to go right off my head, and add a new dimension to bass playing?
This can and perhaps should vary from song to song. But also Tim isn't the only bassist who holds the song together while adding an interesting dynamic to it, and Ryan isn't the only bassist to play lead. But that isn't important really, what is important is that you play what the song calls for. If a song isn't structured that well, you need to fix that somehow. If you feel the groove is strong enough, go ahead, wank away.
But, you cannot over strengthen a groove. So don't go into a jam/songwriting session saying, "I'm going to play like this and nothing is going to change my mind." If that's your plan, good luck getting other people to play with. A good bassist, IMO, is defined by his vesatility.
Without a doubt, that is the most intellegent thing I've seen Matt say. Bravo.
Kirby, have you thought about trying to merge a few different styles?
Yes i have. The last bass line i made up for the band has a very funky feel. Although i suppose that isnt hard
Ill take everything here that has been said into account when im writing next 
Bravo to Matt aswell, is was very dignified.
I all see what you mean, and you all have very good points. Thanks for your help guys.
*Matt takes a moment to bask in his new found respect. Suddenly his pants fall down and his last post meant nothing.* 
Originally posted by wm1724
Who do you think would win in a fight, Tim or Ryan?
Tim is a monster, Ryan just wears "scary" make-up. Tim would destroy Ryan. He actually looks like a total wuss without the make up.
I'll second that. Tim's big and muscular and Ryan's small-sized I think. Plus Tim's a little psychotic if you know what I mean so I'd say itll be a breeze for him.
Originally posted by wm1724
Who do you think would win in a fight, Tim or Ryan?
I don't know. Ryan is pretty damn built for a little guy, plus who knows what a guy like that would be capable of.
And I don't know why, but it seems like he might have extensive training in some kind of martial arts.
Originally posted by JMX
Tim C. for recording an entire album with just e minor pentatonics - made teaching it a lot simpler
Ha! That's the funniest post I've ever read.
I wasn't gonna lower myself to this silly vote, but after that, I'll concede.
Ryan M. gets my vote. Tim never deeply affected the way I approach the instrument. And he seems like an ******* in print.
I dont know though, It was the editors desician to write in the first line, "Geddy Lee is so Messed up!" I dont he think walked into the office and said that. And as soon as the article really begins he gives a lot of credit to geddy and other bassists too. Geddy Lee was Tims inspiration so I highly doubt that he would talk down about him.
Ok, I think we're done here. Both are good players, Apples and Oranges if you ask me.
The dude that wrote the Timmy C interview has a habit of making his subjects seem cocky... I suspect it's more his own insecurities then the artist.
The dude that wrote the Timmy C interview has a habit of making his subjects seem cocky... I suspect it's more his own insecurities then the artist.
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