anaxcrosswords Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 When it turns out the person paying the compliment is another bass player I actually find it a relief. Not because the compliment carries more weight, but precisely because we can quickly move the conversation into nerd territory, which I find far more comfortable than talking about me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 in a similar boat, i find it hard to take compliments, but they are nice when they occasionally do appear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm always complimenting other bass players and I never talk about gear. Haven't had a knock back yet, but maybe they all secretly wish I would go away. Hey ho, I'm just trying to spread a little happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You're just easily pleased 'shell Long may it continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1429885005' post='2755997'] I'm always complimenting other bass players and I never talk about gear. Haven't had a knock back yet, but maybe they all secretly wish I would go away. Hey ho, I'm just trying to spread a little happiness. [/quote] Is it my imagination, or does really depend on where you are as well ? Black Country seem far friendlier than in Birmingham, And way way friendlier than say Coventry or Nuneaton. Leic's is good as well, especially Hinkley for some reason. Edited April 24, 2015 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 If I get compliments, I generally credit my 12u rack mounted backline filled with esoteric 80's japanese delays and US boutique compressors along with my 6 string pitch to MIDI bass and intersonic servo drive subwoofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I dont think Ive ever had someone say that they think Im an awesome bass player, but as Im the singer too, Im not surprised. Ive had people come up and say they think our band is great, or that I have a good voice, which is much more importanter for me than being thought of as being an amazing bass player. I think Im quite good, but think the collective sound is what I want to sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1429890290' post='2756086'] Is it my imagination, or does really depend on where you are as well ? Black Country seem far friendlier than in Birmingham, And way way friendlier than say Coventry or Nuneaton. Leic's is good as well, especially Hinkley for some reason. [/quote] Birmingham and the Black Country both equally friendly in my experience. But there's definitely a different vibe in the Black Country. Difficult to express in words.. you just have to be there really (I speak as an immigrant from Surrey) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Really enjoyed your playing and thought you had a great tone. Fancy discussing this more after you get a round in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1429889789' post='2756078'] You're just easily pleased 'shell Long may it continue! [/quote] Lol, Kev but that's not entirely true. I recently saw a band with a bass player who was so bad he really made me wince. The whole experience was utterly painful and I would have gone home but unfortunately I knew some of the othe band members so I just had to grin and bear it. Gave them a nice round of applause (everyone deserves that!) but didn't single out Mr 'I neither know nor care what key this is in' for the gushing seashell fangirl treatment! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429860337' post='2755558'] Maybe I'm just in denial about my age, but I think any perceived barrier to opportunity is in one's mind, obviously. Imagining age stops you from doing anything makes you feel old and is a negative feedback loop. IMHO of course. [/quote] Keeping a positive attitude is always good and maybe it works on the age front too. I say the age front because I notice that when we are booked at some of this piss holes I would have not the best attitude days before the gig. Last weekend I tried something different, as soon as I got to the gig I told said to our BL; [i]"This is going to be a fun gig[/i]" And you know what?, It was. Agreed, the mind set applies to just about everything including age. Discreet, my pics are recent and not photo shopped. In person I look 62, it's why I don't post any close ups. Blue Edited April 24, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1429860888' post='2755566'] ...when chatting with people at gigs always felt I'd have to make some sort of self deprecating joke about my age. Just in case people thought I hadn't noticed I was in my 50's and shouldn't be up there with youngsters of 35! So thanks for the lightbulb moment, discreet. I'm going to try not to mention it again. [/quote] You're more than welcome. Of course, to me you're just a young strip of a lass. So it's all relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429910073' post='2756380'] You're more than welcome. Of course, to me you're just a young strip of a lass. So it's all relative. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The sax player of the ska band that we supported tonight mentioned my 'nice bass work'; a compliment made all the more pleasing as this chap is a former member of UB40 and has also played with Sly and Robbie! I just kind of awkwardly said thanks and changed the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaxcrosswords Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Blue - I can assure you, you look very young for your age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1429885005' post='2755997'] I'm always complimenting other bass players [/quote] I tend to just steal the lines/riffs/showmanship that impress me !! I suppose that's a compliment in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) [quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1429927622' post='2756471'] Blue - I can assure you, you look very young for your age. [/quote] Absolutely, not a day past 60! Kidding - I hope I'm in as good shape in 18 years time! Edited April 25, 2015 by Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1429950032' post='2756537'] I tend to just steal the lines/riffs/showmanship that impress me !! I suppose that's a compliment in itself. [/quote] Good point. I try to look, listen and learn as well! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I've learnt the best way ever to deal with compliments, because as was said above, people in the black country are stupidly friendly and you have to get used to it fast! I just offer a grin, a handshake, and say "Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1430058575' post='2757539'] I've learnt the best way ever to deal with compliments, because as was said above, people in the black country are stupidly friendly and you have to get used to it fast! I just offer a grin, a handshake, and say "Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it!" [/quote] Me too, but I add 'Thanks for coming' I'm not from the Black Country, but have gigged here a lot and recently migrated from Brum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1430067563' post='2757669'] Me too, but I add 'Thanks for coming' [/quote] Haha yeah I say that too a fair bit, cause these days just leaving the house seems such a hassle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1430058575' post='2757539'] I've learnt the best way ever to deal with compliments, because as was said above, people in the black country are stupidly friendly and you have to get used to it fast! I just offer a grin, a handshake, and say "Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it!" [/quote] That's the spirit! Look forward to shaking your hand one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Last night I got a huge applause after my solo in "Them Changes", I could have bowed, however all I did was look down at my shoes. At break a punter told me it was the best bass solo he ever heard? My response; [i]" Hey , thanks a lot, good to hear because I was really struggling up there."[/i] And I was. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Back in my '20s I got a fair amount of compliments regarding my playing that in hindsight I really didn't deserve. I'm a lot better a player now (relatively OK I think) but as I am in my '40s I find that I am practically invisible at gigs. So to quote a wise man: 'If they like me, I like them!' Be glad of any compliments whatsoever. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnm93 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Another musician at an open mic night told me I was "Mellow.." Just sort of stood there and said "Ta", really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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