Pete Academy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I've just been listening to this band again. Their bassist is world class and I predict big things for him. He is the next Victor Wooten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-N-Y Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Interestingly he gets his rather unusual sound because one of the pickups on his TRB is broken and the output is very low. He likes the sound so much he's never bothered to have it fixed. Great bassist by the way. Already well known in his native country where he's been a top bassist since age 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I just realised that this is a band. Every time I hear "Dirty Loops" I think it's a low-fi plugin for Garageband.... or worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Youtube to the rescue... bit jazzy for my tastes but they are tighter than a very tight thing. My TRB is glaring at me from its hook on the wall.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Their bass player is way better than Wooten already. I don't like their music but they are clearly very good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Can't wait for their record to come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 They have an original Album in progress at the moment.... should be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1329863000' post='1548896'] Their bass player is way better than Wooten already. I don't like their music but they are clearly very good at it. [/quote] Pretty much what I think too. I can't bear what I've seen on youtube, but I wish I was that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Can someone please explain what is so "awesome" about this band? They are neither dirty or loopy (in any sense of the word) and no all their clips seem to be of them playing covers. I see three musicians with obvious technical ability but apparently no real creative talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1329900709' post='1549174'] Can someone please explain what is so "awesome" about this band? They are neither dirty or loopy (in any sense of the word) and no all their clips seem to be of them playing covers. I see three musicians with obvious technical ability but apparently no real creative talent. [/quote] The creativity is in the chord changes, syncopation, form, arrangement........the list can go on. Mixed with their technical ability & tightness it takes it to a new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1329900936' post='1549181'] The creativity is in the chord changes, syncopation, form, arrangement........the list can go on. [/quote] This for me as well. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1329900709' post='1549174'] Can someone please explain what is so "awesome" about this band? They are neither dirty or loopy (in any sense of the word) and no all their clips seem to be of them playing covers. I see three musicians with obvious technical ability but apparently no real creative talent. [/quote] In one sense I agree it would be cooler if they didn't do covers, but that's obviously been a great way to get noticed. Disagree that it wouldn't take creativity to do what they do though. Just wait for their upcoming album with original stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I think they've been quite clever doing the re-works of popular covers. They've gotten themselves noticed by a lot of industry bods...... They are very young, talented and setting themselves up for life with the right people.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1329860157' post='1548800'] He is the next Victor Wooten. [/quote] Why does he have to be labelled "The next" anything? I can appreciate they are all great players, but everything I've seen/heard of them so far just comes across a bit too much like a music college end of year concert, like an episode of "Fame" guest directed by Dream Theatre. Edited February 22, 2012 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Is the band you mean Pete? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6SAs1MFhBw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6SAs1MFhBw[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1329904300' post='1549248'] I think they've been quite clever doing the re-works of popular covers. They've gotten themselves noticed by a lot of industry bods...... They are very young, talented and setting themselves up for life with the right people.... [/quote] Exactly, and they are having fun and profit re-orchestrating, arranging and reharmonising well known pop songs. But it's also a great tool to get noticed. They are superb. However, who knows if their originals are going to have the same appeal. I'm ready to be disappointed. It's one thing to have fun covering other songs, their personalities and musicianship come across really well. But what will Johan's lyrics be like? They could be hideously cheesy and the music might be the same. We'll have to wait and see won't we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Dem geezers testing some Source-Audio bass effects. Not interesting to me, but it may be to some of the Bootsy fans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16R_i087vw&feature=b%C2%AD-vrec Edited February 22, 2012 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1329936621' post='1550084'] Dem geezers testing some Source-Audio bass effects. Not interesting to me, but it may be to some of the Bootsy fans. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h16R_i087vw&feature=b%C2%AD-vrec[/media] [/quote] Thanks for sharing that video There were some great sounds and AWESOME playing in there. P.S, i am a dirty loops fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Im more and more impressed with Henrik every time i hear him play. Not so much for his technique (which is razor sharp) but for his time feel, note placement, phrasing and note choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm not mad on Dirty Loops, but I've got to say that guy is an incredibly impressive player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1329942304' post='1550205'] I'm not mad on Dirty Loops, but I've got to say that guy is an incredibly impressive player. [/quote] Ditto, wish I had his hair, sorry, technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Yes Dirty Loops are astonishing - if they turn a new generation of kids on to playing instruments rather than miming to karaoke machines then more power to them! On that note I've been wanting to post this for a while - I know Uriah Duffy has his fans/haters around here - but this is really impressive: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CSwyP0cfgc[/media] I will probably be buying the DL album when it finally arrives - I really want them to succeed - it'll be amazing if they do (they probably will) - I love the Youtube comment under the 'Baby' video that says something like 'Justin Bieber tried to perform this song but failed' or something... M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Being covered by Uriah Duffy is kinda cool - and he did quite a good job on Henrik's lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 2.28 - 2.32 is my favourite bass lick in this vid. It's a beautiful phrase over the music and a lovely way to come out of the solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjVGJ3YFDc8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-N-Y Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Watching someone as talented as Uriah Duffy play the DL bass line makes me realise just how good Henrik is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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