describe the modern bass player

[Twincam]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1455356029' post='2978346']


I've always wondered how old you are... You've never mentioned it before.
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Pmsl literally

[White Cloud]

[i]Modern = contemporary, not antiquated... up to date.[/i]

In my opinion relevance is more important than being [i]modern [/i]as [i]modern [/i]has a close association with that which is currently fashionable.

Modern bass player = up to date, contemporary and closely aligned to current trend (even if that is a trend for old technology or ideology)

Relevant bass player = meaningful and impactive (often regardless of the norm or current trend)

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1455362674' post='2978386']
Fixed again.
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"Exposure"... that well-known alternative currency invented by landlords who don't like opening the cash-till drawer after the punters have left!

[SICbass]

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1455370211' post='2978505']


"Exposure"... that well-known alternative currency invented by landlords who don't like opening the cash-till drawer after the punters have left!
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Would that make a crappy fee "indecent exposure"?

[Shonks]

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1455369471' post='2978490']
[i]Modern = contemporary, not antiquated... up to date.[/i]

In my opinion relevance is more important than being [i]modern [/i]as [i]modern [/i]has a close association with that which is currently fashionable.

Modern bass player = up to date, contemporary and closely aligned to current trend (even if that is a trend for old technology or ideology)

Relevant bass player = meaningful and impactive (often regardless of the norm or current trend)
[/quote] ................oooops, nodded off there.......

[scrumpymike]

[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1455374887' post='2978575']
Would that make a crappy fee "indecent exposure"?
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[ivansc]

(grin) 71 and retired a few years back from pro playing.
I now have a fender copy of my original 62 precision because I can finally afford a decent instrument again, playing through a modern lightweight amp and cabinet because I couldn`t lift the old rig into the back of my estate car any more.
Gig so irregularly these days I actually wound up with two blisters on my first and middle finger, right hand Saturday night.

DId I mention I had to give up all dairy foods because my voice crapped out after years of abuse?
Saturday night was also the first time of singing in earnest for eight months... sore throat hurt like hell Sunday morning.

Am I a modern player? Hell NO!

Do I still enjoy it?
Hell YES!

[grayn]

Going by a lot of bass players on youtube, the modern player seems to find it difficult to get through a few bars of music, without dead-muting or buzzing on 75% of the notes.

[mentalextra]

Does the modern player have to be constantly seeking the difficult to define 'pro' status?

[operative451]

Lives on the internet, never more than 3ft away from their smartphone, will only use amps with valves?

[Shonks]

[quote name='operative451' timestamp='1455545652' post='2980032']
Lives on the internet, never more than 3ft away from their smartphone, will only use amps with valves?
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[timmo]

At what point can you call yourself a bass player, modern, or otherwise?

[blue]

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1455530581' post='2979814']
(grin) 71 and retired a few years back from pro playing.
I now have a fender copy of my original 62 precision because I can finally afford a decent instrument again, playing through a modern lightweight amp and cabinet because I couldn`t lift the old rig into the back of my estate car any more.
Gig so irregularly these days I actually wound up with two blisters on my first and middle finger, right hand Saturday night.

DId I mention I had to give up all dairy foods because my voice crapped out after years of abuse?
Saturday night was also the first time of singing in earnest for eight months... sore throat hurt like hell Sunday morning.

Am I a modern player? Hell NO!

Do I still enjoy it?
Hell YES!
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You see, this is the kind of post I love. Listening to guys that "get it"

Blue

[blue]

Been playing in bands since 1966. While I describe myself as a " 70s New York Style" bass player, I'm still listening and learning new stuff.

In my opinion if your listening and learning your modern.

Blue

[blue]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1455356029' post='2978346']


I've always wondered how old you are... You've never mentioned it before.
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There are new members that might not know my age.

Age is a factor in many BC discussions. I wish more members would include their age in their posts and threads.

Blue

Edited February 15, 2016 by blue

[colgraff]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1455559975' post='2980238']
There are new members that might not know my age.

Age is a factor in many BC discussions. I wish more members would include their age in their posts and threads.

Blue
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I suspect that many members are cagey about their age as they would prefer that their opinions were not viewed through the prism of their age. There is a distressing tendency of too many members to assume that their views are superior by virtue of superior age; far too many members adopt a patronising attitude towards young members in a way that would not be tolerated by the moderators were the recipients of the comments, for example, female.

[AustinArto]

I don't see why a contributor's age is important. I guess to some people it helps to convey their perspective, particularly for people who feel they belong to a certain era, but I don't feel older people are necessarily wiser than their younger counterparts.

I'm 41, for the record. But I still get excited about young bands making new sounds. And I do feel that younger musicians are typically more interesting to listen to. Youth is interesting, and the young are usually cash poor and time rich, so they have more opportunity and more incentive to be creative.

[AustinArto]

Oh yeah, modern bass players. I've no idea what that means. I guess bands are doing more DIY recording now so maybe it would follow that modern players are playing more instruments rather than concentrating on learning chops on the bass they'll never use. I hope so anyway.

[The-Ox]

everyone seems to play slap at some point nowadays, well at least whenever I see people play bass they do. Am I they only one who doesn't?

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1455577553' post='2980478']
everyone seems to play slap at some point nowadays, well at least whenever I see people play bass they do. Am I they only one who doesn't?
[/quote]

Nope, I can't be bothered with it!

[blue]

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1455571820' post='2980410']


I suspect that many members are cagey about their age as they would prefer that their opinions were not viewed through the prism of their age. There is a distressing tendency of too many members to assume that their views are superior by virtue of superior age; far too many members adopt a patronising attitude towards young members in a way that would not be tolerated by the moderators were the recipients of the comments, for example, female.
[/quote]


I think your missing my point.

All I'm saying is, when a bass chat member asks a more than elementary question about anything band related my answer for a 17 year old is going to be different from my answer to a 60 year-old member most of the time.

For example, to a 17 year old I might say;

"Sounds like a good idea, you have your whole life ahead of you, go for it."

Same question to a 60 year old my answer might be;

"You do realize your 60 years old?"

Blue

Edited February 16, 2016 by blue

[lowdown]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1455594492' post='2980532']



I think your missing my point.

All I'm saying is, when a bass chat member asks a more than elementary question about anything band related my answer for a 17 year old is going to be different from my answer to a 60 year-old member most of the time.

For example, to a 17 year old I might say;

"Sounds like a good idea, you have your whole life ahead of you, go for it."

Same question to a 60 year old my answer might be;

"You do realize your 60 years old?"

Blue
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Hey Blue, I presume you are talking about after gig party antics with the groupies?

Edited February 16, 2016 by lowdown

[colgraff]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1455594492' post='2980532']
I think your missing my point.

All I'm saying is, when a bass chat member asks a more than elementary question about anything band related my answer for a 17 year old is going to be different from my answer to a 60 year-old member most of the time.

For example, to a 17 year old I might say;

"Sounds like a good idea, you have your whole life ahead of you, go for it."

Same question to a 60 year old my answer might be;

"You do realize your 60 years old?"

Blue
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That's pretty much exactly what I meant. Not everyone wants advice/opinions to be determined by their chronological age.

[blue]

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1455610077' post='2980561']


Hey Blue, I presume you are talking about after gig party antics with the groupies?

[/quote]

No, but now that you mention it that's really a good example of what I'm getting at.😃

Blue

[blue]

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1455611710' post='2980581']


That's pretty much exactly what I meant. Not everyone wants advice/opinions to be determined by their chronological age.
[/quote]

Would you agree that age could impact your answer to some questions.

If I ask a question about certain performance or band issues, personally, I want an answer geared toward a 63 year old not a 17 year old. But that's just me.

Blue

Edited February 17, 2016 by blue