Lord Sausage Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1361048803' post='1980468'] Some very tasteful runs around 2:30 onwards, would love to hear this live. [/quote] Cheers pal! Had a listen to that Honeykill. You do as you say regards the put a groove in your playing. I like the slight reggae ish nature of it and there'a a good dimishedy/harmonic minor classical type run early doors that i like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 [quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1361049671' post='1980486'] Cheers pal! Had a listen to that Honeykill. You do as you say regards the put a groove in your playing. I like the slight reggae ish nature of it and there'a a good dimishedy/harmonic minor classical type run early doors that i like. [/quote]Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1360972012' post='1979414'] This is my favourite, purely for its simplicity, sorry about the quality but it is a copy from a tape of a tape x 2 then converted to mp3. Was recorded for a single but never released in 1979(ish). [url="https://soundcloud.com/arc-rock/plastic-girl"]https://soundcloud.c...ck/plastic-girl[/url] [/quote] I really like your going to the tonic at the end of the verse sections, it's got attitude. It's a nice line well played. You are mixed rather loud aren't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1360972135' post='1979417'] [url="https://soundcloud.com/stuartgeary/flynn-calm-before-the-storm-1"]https://soundcloud.c...ore-the-storm-1[/url] a song from a band i was in around 1999 era this was off the cuff and i always enjoyed it dont think it would ever play the same twice [/quote] I really like this in an 80's way. It's got that urgency that seems to be a punky U2 type thing I associate with the era. I enjoyed it, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1361010126' post='1979648'] Here's one of mine. [url="http://www.myspace.com/sugarboxmusicbox/music/songs/love-junkie-5620019"]"Love Junkie" by SugarBox[/url] This is a fairly accurate picture of the sort of music and basslines I was composing back in the late 90s. It starts a bit dubby and ends up as a manic filtered "synth" sound. It was all done with my Overwater bass going through multiple MIDI controlled effects. It's even a mix of finger style and pick playing. [/quote] That's really good, I wish the production was a bit more lush sounding but hey. Really good tone and I like the propulsive and hypnotic line, it's perfect for the song. Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1361046934' post='1980429'] There's too much stuff to comment on all of it. A real variety and enjoyed quite a lot. Nige, that first Kit one i started listening to the bass but then got carried away by the song but what i remember was good! I remember the demon fiddler one, it was pretty intense. [/quote] Thanks man I am so so pleased that's what Kit's number did for you, that is the ultimate compliment, ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1361131077' post='1981608'] That's really good, I wish the production was a bit more lush sounding but hey. Really good tone and I like the propulsive and hypnotic line, it's perfect for the song. Great stuff! [/quote] Thanks! I wish the production had been a bit more lush sounding too, but it was recorded on an 8-track portastudio in my lounge. The final mix isn't ideal, but it was the last decent one we got before the multitrack cassette completely wore out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1361135445' post='1981735'] Thanks! I wish the production had been a bit more lush sounding too, but it was recorded on an 8-track portastudio in my lounge. The final mix isn't ideal, but it was the last decent one we got before the multitrack cassette completely wore out! [/quote] It does have that Portastudio sound doesn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My favourite bassline is generally the latest one I've written, but this is one of my favourites from my current band. [url="https://soundcloud.com/#neil-2-1/magic-fingertips"]https://soundcloud.c...agic-fingertips[/url] It was originally an intrumental piece that I wrote and recorded using Cubase VST back in 2005 and it's one of the very first things of mine that Jo cunningly grafted some vocals onto when we started working together a couple of year later. It started with the main bass riff and developed from there really...chords definitely came later with this one. Oh, and there are a few bass overdubs on it here and there (sometimes one bass just isn't enough!) It was played on my KGB headless and DI'd straight in. I think there's some compressor and a touch of reverb on it, but it's pretty clean otherwise. I just like the driving feel of it I guess, and the fact that it gives me some scope to throw some accents and whatnot in when I play it live. It's definitely never the same twice (and can be a bit hit or miss), but it's always fun to play. I'll try and have a listen to some of the other stuff folks have posted on here later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benplaysbass Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Heres one I did a couple of weeks ago. Its a pretty depressing song but just feels like a happy bouncy song. [url="http://youtu.be/cLLH4vm6y0E"]http://youtu.be/cLLH4vm6y0E[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Last one. [url="http://soundcloud.com/steve-soar/03-rage-on"]http://soundcloud.com/steve-soar/03-rage-on[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I think it's important in this thread that we comment on the ones we listen to, and that we do listen to some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1360971657' post='1979406'] Some nice stuff on here. I do not hugely enjoy listening to myself because I annoy myself when I hear my personal cliches etc but sometimes it comes together [url="https://soundcloud.com/owen-lloyd-evans/12-nos-da-mam"]https://soundcloud.c...s/12-nos-da-mam[/url] The first was recorded in a local studio where my DB sounds better than anywhere due to the lovely ATC monster monitors they have and the fine Neumann they put on the bass. One day I will own a pair of ATCs for my house. What was gratifying was that I managed to control my urge to play more than I needed to and just rumbled along at the bottom. It is self-control which is sadly lacking in much of what I do What usually happens is that I get comfortable playing what I had intended and look for ways to spice it up. Sadly I do not have the Pino "taste gene" so inveriably have to apologise 30 seconds into playback, turn on my heel and go in to do it again [url="https://soundcloud.com/owen-lloyd-evans/sunshine"]https://soundcloud.c...-evans/sunshine[/url] This was done at home and the structure of the bass line ebbs and flows nicely. Nothing is more important than structure of a line for me, if I had the chops to play fast weaving complex chromaticisms around a vocal I would use them at all times obv, but if the line did not breath with the song I would just get angry with myself. This was one of those lines which you chuck down, feel that it is going well but get more and more nervous as the song progresses incase you mess up. You get to the end with the feeling of "phew, I might actually get away with that!" [/quote] Hey Owen, I really enjoyed both of these... really nicely playing, great dynamics and subtlety of touch, the bass really breathes. Love the material too, gorgeous sound, really well recorded and mixed. All round excellent stuff dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1361201974' post='1982649'] My favourite bassline is generally the latest one I've written, but this is one of my favourites from my current band. [url="https://soundcloud.com/#neil-2-1/magic-fingertips"]https://soundcloud.c...agic-fingertips[/url] It was originally an intrumental piece that I wrote and recorded using Cubase VST back in 2005 and it's one of the very first things of mine that Jo cunningly grafted some vocals onto when we started working together a couple of year later. It started with the main bass riff and developed from there really...chords definitely came later with this one. Oh, and there are a few bass overdubs on it here and there (sometimes one bass just isn't enough!) It was played on my KGB headless and DI'd straight in. I think there's some compressor and a touch of reverb on it, but it's pretty clean otherwise. I just like the driving feel of it I guess, and the fact that it gives me some scope to throw some accents and whatnot in when I play it live. It's definitely never the same twice (and can be a bit hit or miss), but it's always fun to play. I'll try and have a listen to some of the other stuff folks have posted on here later... [/quote]Can't get yours to play. Owen, simply beautiful. Makes me feel so sad. Stunning tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 mmm ok, perhaps this one will work... [url="https://soundcloud.com/handsetbongo/magic-fingertips"]https://soundcloud.com/handsetbongo/magic-fingertips[/url] I seem to have multiple soundcloud accounts going on...very confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just loving the simplicity and honesty of the two double bass recordings that Owen has posted here. The music is allowed to speak for itself, and the playing is more than strong enough to stand on it's own two feet without much in the way of audio manipulation. Lovely, lovely sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achknalligewelt Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The latest thing I've been doing has produced an albumsworth of songs with Woodman Stone, a sample (my favourite) is [url="http://snd.sc/YDBAIM"]here[/url]. It's me on guitar, too (bragging, but I was very pleased with it). It's so nice to hear Basschatters playing. Literally from the first items on this thread, I've loved it, even stuff in genres I wouldn't normally listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='achknalligewelt' timestamp='1361279852' post='1983764'] The latest thing I've been doing has produced an albumsworth of songs with Woodman Stone, a sample (my favourite) is [url="http://snd.sc/YDBAIM"]here[/url]. It's me on guitar, too (bragging, but I was very pleased with it). It's so nice to hear Basschatters playing. Literally from the first items on this thread, I've loved it, even stuff in genres I wouldn't normally listen to. [/quote] I like that, nice jaunty number, well sung and well played. The bass seems to be mixed pretty quiet so although I heard some really nice phrasing and little runs, I would have liked it to be a bit more present in the mix. Great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='Benplaysbass' timestamp='1361202024' post='1982651'] Heres one I did a couple of weeks ago. Its a pretty depressing song but just feels like a happy bouncy song. [media]http://youtu.be/cLLH4vm6y0E[/media] [/quote] I like this aswell, it shares many of the qualities of achknalligewelt's song (above). And again, some really nice manic phrasing I like it there's a tangible level of excitement where timing seems less important than the vibe, a bit like Alex Lifeson guitar solos, he gets a bit out of shape and almost on the edge of losing it, I find that very exciting to listen to. You do a fast little run in the middle of the neck in the first half of the song, it has that manic quality to it. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achknalligewelt Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1361282806' post='1983828'] I like that, nice jaunty number, well sung and well played. The bass seems to be mixed pretty quiet so although I heard some really nice phrasing and little runs, I would have liked it to be a bit more present in the mix. Great though! [/quote] Thanks a lot, and I hope BCers enjoy the rest of it too. It's released to buy on CD Baby and iTunes March 23rd (plug, plug, plug, 'cos I'm getting points - Papa needs a new pair of shoes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1361231155' post='1983355'] mmm ok, perhaps this one will work... [url="https://soundcloud.com/handsetbongo/magic-fingertips"]https://soundcloud.c...agic-fingertips[/url] I seem to have multiple soundcloud accounts going on...very confusing [/quote]What a great groove. Lovely sound from the KGB too. Is that Jo, ex Redo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Something I'm getting from this thread is that not a lot of us are making creative use of space. It's like any space that's there is a decision to take away notes. Most of the time I tend to approach writing lines as adding notes to space, rather than adding space to notes. If that makes sense. Am I in the minority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='achknalligewelt' timestamp='1361279852' post='1983764'] The latest thing I've been doing has produced an albumsworth of songs with Woodman Stone, a sample (my favourite) is [url="http://snd.sc/YDBAIM"]here[/url]. It's me on guitar, too (bragging, but I was very pleased with it). It's so nice to hear Basschatters playing. Literally from the first items on this thread, I've loved it, even stuff in genres I wouldn't normally listen to. [/quote]The Sun is out and this is making it even better. Nice harmonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1361283573' post='1983843'] What a great groove. Lovely sound from the KGB too. Is that Jo, ex Redo? [/quote] Hi Steve, cheers mate. It's Josephine, she's from Wallasey... she was in a band years ago, not sure what they were called though...never heard of Redo tbh..we found each other through the bandmix site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 My favourite was a song called 'Little Piece of Chicken' from years ago. It's by no means the best line that i've ever come up with, but it had a certain bounce that I've always liked. Plus the solos were epic: http://youtu.be/PX76GKo6EtY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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