pietruszka Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 At last nights gig, I was chatting to our guitarist and we got on the subject of things musicians say. Now, of course, some of them make sense and some of them are just stupid (we thought any way). I personally don't care much for "in the pocket". the way I see it, any good musician will do that any way. My guitarist's one was "he/she has chops!". He just thinks its ridiculous! After all, would you say that about a singer? My personal most hated is the 'eternal quest for tone'. I just think it's nonsense! Tilt your rig 10 degrees either way and the sound changes and you'll have to start again! Of course this is just a bit of light hearted fun and not meant to dig at any one. So come on! What have musicians said over the years that you don't like? Dan p.s The guitarist finished the night off by telling me I was in the 'pocket'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hey dude - you and the cat on six strings need to get a life. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 You totally rocked it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1333888585' post='1607733'] What have musicians said over the years that you don't like? [/quote] 'You look like that fat bloke off [i]Lost [/i]'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1333890016' post='1607758'] Hey dude - you and the cat on six strings need to get a life. Garry [/quote] A little bit harsh don't you think? This thread is no more pointless than 'wealthiest bassists' or the one on growing chilis. It's merely a musical conversation piece. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1333890649' post='1607769'] This thread is no more pointless than 'wealthiest bassists' or the one on growing chilis. [/quote] The more pointless the better, as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin8708 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Guitarist :" Wow , I've definately found my sound !! " Other Guitarist " Oh ,man , I'm really struggling with my sound " To me , they sound exactly the same ( too loud ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 In the pocket Talk bass is all:'killer tone' 'killer looks' grrrr Neck like butter/plays like butter Axe Chops When people say 'rift' instead of riff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayben Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Bass drum instead of kick. A small thing but can be so confusing in the studio if your drummer is lazy with his vocabulary and just says 'bass'. 'Shred' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 'The Bomb'. Everything has to be 'The Bomb'. What the hell does it mean?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1333890649' post='1607769'] A little bit harsh don't you think? This thread is no more pointless than 'wealthiest bassists' or the one on growing chilis. It's merely a musical conversation piece. Dan [/quote] Sorry Dan, i was not being harsh or trying to offend. Dudes & Cats, that's all. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modulus Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 "Axe" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Jayben' timestamp='1333891761' post='1607789'] ...can be so confusing in the studio if your drummer is lazy with his vocabulary... [/quote] Drummer? Vocabulary? Edit: Yes I see you Dad, I'm just joshing of course. Edited April 8, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1333892063' post='1607795'] Sorry Dan, i was not being harsh or trying to offend. Dudes & Cats, that's all. Garry [/quote] No worries and no offence caused. To be fair he is getting married so I suppose him having a life now is debatable. I concur on the 'killer tone' one! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 "That's a really punchy/crunchy tone" it does not mean anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1333893231' post='1607816'] "That's a really punchy/crunchy tone" it does not mean anything! [/quote] 'Talking about music is like dancing about architecture' - Steve Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333893400' post='1607819'] 'Talking about music is like dancing about architecture' - Steve Martin [/quote] Steve keeps good company these days [always has i suppose] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jn3KCZEqxc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jn3KCZEqxc[/url] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 "more cowbell". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 dial in your tone - its a bass not a telephone leaning towards...... dipping a toe into...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Also - "play some funky bass under it" - generally from guitars who have no idea what 'the funk' is, or where "tha one" might be. Phillistines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='Jayben' timestamp='1333891761' post='1607789'] Bass drum instead of kick. A small thing but can be so confusing in the studio if your drummer is lazy with his vocabulary and just says 'bass'. [/quote] TBH I thought the 2 meant the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 He must be good, he plays fretless. Fretless is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 "He/She plays the bass like a guitar" "Just get a guitar" Or similar phrases. It's a Bass Guitar is it not? Also, when people say "bass is about the groove" so bass solos should be "in the pocket" (not a fan of that one!) etc Most people seem to think a bass should have 6 frets and 2 strings. Some of that is hyperbolic of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 ....'muso...' grrrrrr!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1333894715' post='1607839'] "more cowbell". [/quote] Any fri**in cowbell!! Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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