madshadows Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 So I'm playing my bass today and listening via headphones so I don't disturb the wife as she watches TV as I learn the riff to Rick James 'Superfreak' and she stops me and says "can you stop the grunting as you play", I am obviously doing this subconsciously to the riff as I play but I don't do it without headphones!, anyone else do this or is it just me being a SUPERFREAK? LOL John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have heard a similar story about wearing headphones you know the one where the lad is doing something with them on and his eyes shut then opens his eyes to find a cup of tea there lol bet he was grunting too bloody headphones hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 could you be a bit more descriptive regarding the grunting and the we will be able to compare our own efforts but if you are some sort of bass playing sharapova then i think you might be in a very small minority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Do you have the appropriate bassface to go with the grunting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 i dont do it, thats just plain freaky (i dont think i do anyway) but i know someone who does, not just grunting but strange heavy breathing too, i dont think hes aware of it its not only very funny but a bit sinister too. oh yeah and he seems to do it with or without headphones although it is far more sinister (and louder) when he has them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I've been told I grunt when I do anything. People seemed to start commenting on this once I turned 30, so I can only deduce it's the classic 'dad' grunt. I don't even realise I'm doing it, although I occasionally catch myself when bending over to pick something up. I think it comes with age. Like back hair. Try not to fight it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 A little something like this....... http://youtu.be/HAQ95Vln4I4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Not a problem I've been afflicted with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Grunt, snort, heavy breathe, swear. bounce up and down, stamp foot, gurn, bite lip. Just in the groove, y'know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) I grunt all the time . Mrs Dingus adores it . I am her love piglet. Edited November 2, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1383419208' post='2264352'] A little something like this....... [media]http://youtu.be/HAQ95Vln4I4[/media] [/quote] I've seen this loads of times now , and it still makes me laugh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yip , same. Still have a chuckle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 No, not something I do but I knew a drummer who has a very odd moan/groan when he plays.. It's kind of like he's on the loo! It's not quiet either.. Very loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Yup i'm a grunter too....and usually off key too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1383419208' post='2264352'] A little something like this....... [media]http://youtu.be/HAQ95Vln4I4[/media] [/quote] The wife says I'm not as bad as this !! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Well from some of the replies it seems I'm not alone in Grunt world!!, Grunters of the world unite John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 As long as you don't start doing it when lowering yourself into a chair, you're fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't grunt but I do hold my breath while playing, which used to freak some people out because I can hold my breath for quite a long time. I tend to do it when concentrating in general, though, as though I can't breath and think at the same time. Which seems about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1383437031' post='2264565'] As long as you don't start doing it when lowering yourself into a chair, you're fine [/quote] Bugger, sussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I was playing along to Queen's "I want to break free" with my headphones on when the ex wife was in the bath. I didn't reliese I was singing along to it. She jumped out of the bath and ran naked into the lounge as she thought someone was stabbing me. The sight still haunts me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Oscar Peterson "vocalised" very loudly when he played. It's a concentration thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Apparently I hum tunelessly while I'm playing. I have also had a recent habit of forgetting to breathe while I'm playing too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1383419208' post='2264352'] A little something like this....... [media]http://youtu.be/HAQ95Vln4I4[/media] [/quote] I had the exact same first thought when I saw the thread title! [quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1383426802' post='2264460'] I've seen this loads of times now , and it still makes me laugh . [/quote] I don't think it will ever cease to be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I hum whilst playing. Never noticed it until I was 'laying down a track' wearing headphones in the control room of a studio and the rest of the band were giggling at me. Always wondered why my teeth were vibrating when playing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1383419208' post='2264352'] A little something like this....... [media]http://youtu.be/HAQ95Vln4I4[/media] [/quote] When women grunt it is usually an indication that something very good or something very bad is about to happen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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