Telebass Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 11/05/2020 at 09:37, ubit said: but it is harsh and tiring to listen to when used all the time. Pretty much like talking in capitals would be! Exactly. Uppercase bass. There are a few numbers I like that contain slap, but as far as funk goes give me Rocco's finger funk any day... And no, I can't do it. Nor is my bass equipped for it, as it sounds bad slapping with flats...IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 As a technique it can be impressive, but I agree that there aren't many tunes where it works (and I love funk). The best examples are usually where it's used sparingly and the tune has a bit of space and the bass player uses the slaps/pops as syncopation within the groove e.g. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Telebass said: Nor is my bass equipped for it, as it sounds bad slapping with flats...IMHO. Yep, this is true. Flats can sound OK for slap with a bit of EQ tweaking, but not the best. I do deps for cover bands, and usually find that I might need to use slap for just a couple of numbers out of a whole evenings playing. And I'm not going to change from my usual PJ with flats just for the sake of a couple of numbers ! By the way, the most common covers I come across that really do need slap are Forget Me Knots, or Somebody Else's Guy (Jocelyn Brown) or Never Too Much (Luther Vandross) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 16 hours ago, Happy Jack said: The next topic will be entitled: "What have you got against bass players wearing shorts." Where would you like me to start? 😉 Unless you are under 10 or on holiday somewhere hot, no-one wants to see your pallid, hairy legs and knobbly knees. Keep the covered up in public, and while your at it go and tidy your bedroom. It's a mess! 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Where would you like me to start? 😉 Unless you are under 10 or on holiday somewhere hot, no-one wants to see your pallid, hairy legs and knobbly knees. Keep the covered up in public, and while your at it go and tidy your bedroom. It's a mess! 100% with you on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Where would you like me to start? 😉 Unless you are under 10 or on holiday somewhere hot, no-one wants to see your pallid, hairy legs and knobbly knees. Keep the covered up in public, and while your at it go and tidy your bedroom. It's a mess! However my delicious knees atop their toned, tanned legs and finely turned ankles have often got their own encore, and anyway no shorts/knees means no Angus and no AC/DC ... I'm assuming he gets a pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 What about the ultimate metal head's stage clobber? Camo shorts, DMs and a shaved head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) I was at a jam night, a few years ago, and a singer/guitarist and a bassist got up to jam with the house drummer. They played three U2 songs, which the bassist proceeded to slap over the top of. I cannot begin to describe how awful it sounded. Edited May 15, 2020 by gjones 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said: What about the ultimate metal head's stage clobber? Camo shorts, DMs and a shaved head? That's not even CLOSE to being the ultimate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, gjones said: They played three U2 songs, which the bassists proceeded to slap over the top of. I cannot begin to describe how awful it sounded. Not surprised. Noone wants to hear U2 songs! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 4 hours ago, prowla said: Oh yeah - I always confused those two! Now you've pointed it out, it's obvious... That was the same Aztec Camera song. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: Not surprised. Noone wants to hear U2 songs! Damnation, you beat me to it 😀 Surely it's just not possible to ruin a U2 song? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Happy Jack said: The next topic will be entitled: "What have you got against bass players wearing shorts." A kilt, however... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Ricky 4000 said: That was the same Aztec Camera song. 😄 Ah yes - best if you just count me out. (Actually, the lyrics to that song are quite dark - I always thought it was a happy song!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 6 pages of largely negative posts. Which I largely agree with, but I think you're all pointing out examples of bad choices and bad bass playing. It's not the technique's fault that people don't use it with good sense and taste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, ClassicVibes said: What about the ultimate metal head's stage clobber? Camo shorts, DMs and a shaved head? Don't forget covered in tattoos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just now, chris_b said: 6 pages of largely negative posts. Which I largely agree with, but I think you're all pointing out examples of bad choices and bad bass playing. It's not the technique's fault that people don't use it with good sense and taste. The posts are negative because in my OP I ask WHY do so many BCers not like slap. I wasn't expecting to hear from people who like slap as their reasons are probably similar to mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, chris_b said: 6 pages of largely negative posts. Which I largely agree with 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 For me, it's down to the music, if I like the music I don't care how the bass line is played... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, prowla said: Ah yes - best if you just count me out. (Actually, the lyrics to that song are quite dark - I always thought it was a happy song!) (Yeah, it sounds happy enough. Reminds me of Haircut 100) (I can't actually remember one Prefab Sprout tune, from all their 10-odd albums and Mercury prizes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, mcnach said: A kilt, however... Better hide my video evidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, BigRedX said: Where would you like me to start? 😉 Unless you are under 10 or on holiday somewhere hot, no-one wants to see your pallid, hairy legs and knobbly knees. ...and especially if at the end of them there are socks and Jesus sandals...even if it's 50 deg C in the shade! Edited May 12, 2020 by Barking Spiders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, Cat Burrito said: It doesn't come up in the majority of music I play or listen to but there have been a couple of recordings over the years where I have used the technique. It seems crazy to ridicule any technique (the pick vs fingers debate always makes my eyes roll!) when you are better off having more skills to make you a better player. I do wonder if a lot of it stems from when we first learnt to play. I recall going into music shops, having semi mastered the most rudiment of Ramones bass lines to try some budget bass, only to be "treated" to a slap masterclass by the shop assistant just prior to handing me the bass, whilst simultaneously looking down his nose at me - usually before I had even plucked my first string! Not a fair reflection on the technique but I was probably scarred by that for a fair while. I had similar at The London Bass Guitar Show, tho being in my punky 50s it didn’t bother me. Plugged in a bass and played Warhead by The UK Subs whilst the slap mingled into the background. Some of the slap players looked at me as if I was some form of Neanderthal, and disrespectful to their slap time. Yep to both 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjimbob Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Nothing. It's another tool to have in your toolbox for when it's needed. I usually find it's the same 'type' of player that complains about slap..😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 TBH - I had nothing much against slap until I visited the first london bass guitar show a few years ago! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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