xilddx Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 You are never further than 9 feet away from a looper these days. I see very many videos of bassists using them to do improvised solos, usually the ol' 6-stringers. But they all sound much the same. Now, I understand how useful they are for practice and that, but are they another reason that ERBassists all seem to have similar approaches, licks and sounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I don't think it's restricted to bassists. I can only think of one or two musicians of any sort (Thomas Truax is one) who do anything inspiring using a looper - most of the time they're a bit of a gimmick and the novelty wears off quickly for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Merril Garbus of Tune-Yards puts a looper to good use. I think she's amaaaaaaaaazing: [u][color=#800080][url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wjrmjvfsa8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=_wjrmjvfsa8[/url][/color][/u] [color=#800080]*Edit - better link. Oh, and she's not a bassist I realise.[/color] Edited April 9, 2013 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Eberhard Weber put them to 'good' use (imo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Transaxle Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I really like Ed Alleyn-Johnson's original work, though not such a fan of his 'covers' albums. But again this is violin not bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have one in the use and I find it hugely useful for building up understanding of scales and modes... I don't use it as much as I should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1365512153' post='2040487'] I have one in the use and I find it hugely useful for building up understanding of scales and modes... I don't use it as much as I should! [/quote] But do you put it up on Youtube and call it art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1365512597' post='2040499'] But do you put it up on Youtube and call it art? [/quote] ...no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1365512597' post='2040499'] But do you put it up on Youtube and call it art? [/quote] Clearly it is entertainment...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I've found it's bands and occasionally solo vocalists that tend to make the best use of loopers, solo bassists not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderider Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 we had 14 yr old lad open for us last year there was him on acoustic,he had some bongos and a looper he mades some good tunes out of what he did.wasnt overly done he knew when he had enough loops to sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 THere is a dude who covers "Would" by Alice in chains with one that's pretty sweet but yeh. I agree unless your doing something good with it, don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggiesnr Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 [quote name='Leon Transaxle' timestamp='1365511956' post='2040484'] I really like Ed Alleyn-Johnson's original work, though not such a fan of his 'covers' albums. But again this is violin not bass. [/quote] He's great fun to watch live. His use of pedals and octavers is great, It also helps that he's a really nice guy. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Again not bass related, Looping when done right yields amazing results This is such a performance KT Tunstall on Jools [url]http://youtu.be/pdu_IWxSSk4[/url] Edited April 9, 2013 by ZenBasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 only one bassist mentioned so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think there's a theme developing here. I don't know all of the names mentioned here, but the ones I do are captivating performers with or without a looper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1365528454' post='2040777'] Again not bass related, Looping when done right yields amazing results This is such a performance KT Tunstall on Jools [media]http://youtu.be/pdu_IWxSSk4[/media] [/quote] I was going to mention that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1365528981' post='2040790'] only one bassist mentioned so far [/quote] Steve Lawson does a mighty fine job of using one creatively. I do think there is plenty of potential for a looper to be one of the defining characteristics of a clown, though I have one and it's used for mere enterntainment at home - I don't have the necessary creative ability to contemplate its use live either in a band context or solo (perish the thought!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickster Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 [quote name='Wil' timestamp='1365510601' post='2040454'] Merril Garbus of Tune-Yards puts a looper to good use. I think she's amaaaaaaaaazing: [u][color=#800080][url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wjrmjvfsa8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=_wjrmjvfsa8[/url][/color][/u] [color=#800080]*Edit - better link. Oh, and she's not a bassist I realise.[/color] [/quote] Wil - Ta for posting - really enjoyed that, and I'd not heard of her before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 [quote name='mickster' timestamp='1365592683' post='2041426'] Wil - Ta for posting - really enjoyed that, and I'd not heard of her before. [/quote] No worries! She's awesome. Her album Whokill was easily my favourite of 2011 (or perhaps 2012, whenever it came out, I forget). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 They encourage endless repetition which is one of the big turn-offs for me as a listener. They irritate me as they are often just 'filler' and don't really offer much in the way of added value.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1365595125' post='2041492'] They encourage endless repetition which is one of the big turn-offs for me as a listener. They irritate me as they are often just 'filler' and don't really offer much in the way of added value.. [/quote] And the fact that you're usually a minute in by the time they've tracked their backing loops and by that point you're bored already. I find people with loopers to be insufferably tedious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 What does ERBassist mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Extended Range Bass - ERB i.e. more range than the trad 4 string, likely to be a 6 string (but not exclusive to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Ah. Okay. Yes. Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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