saibuster Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I was always under the impression that Billy sheehan was all bells and whistles, playing with mad technique and thats about it. but than i watched this video and technique, soul or whatever - its plain awesome! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_5EDyD9D1Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_5EDyD9D1Q[/url] what do you guys think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Billy is THE man!! While he can effortlessley play all the'' tricks'', he always urges everyone to play bass''in the pocket'' etc. and play the basics as that's what it's all about. He just happens to be the jimi Hendrix of bass(imho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 That noise just Billy's pants talking. And his pony tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Billy is good, for what he does - and i for one appreciate it. I don't believe in soul of the body, so i equally don't believe in soul of technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I was waiting for them to start kissing but it never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='438703' date='Mar 18 2009, 09:46 PM']Billy is THE man!! While he can effortlessley play all the'' tricks'', he always urges everyone to play bass''in the pocket'' etc. and play the basics as that's what it's all about. He just happens to be the jimi Hendrix of bass(imho) [/quote] Dunno about the Hendrix bit but I agree with the rest of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just love watching Billy play, great technique and unique sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 ....and now Mr.Big is back together we get to see that song performed live again!! It's been confirmed that there will be a live CD and DVD of the Japanese tour in June. Might even be some US dates as well. Will they get to the UK?? I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Bill's always been a "bass player" ....he may be known for his solo playing but he's just as accomplished with the other stuff....one of the greatest Rock Bass players ever! There's some good stuff on his myspace from his new album Holy Cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I'm not sure that I'd apply the word 'soul' to that type of playing personally, but I do think that Billy is a totally brilliant bassist. There is no-one better than him at what he does. I'm lucky to have both seen him play live and also met him - great bloke with a great attitude to his fans. Note: Richie Kotken is an amazing guitarist as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Talking of Hendrix [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F9bBAqb0o8"]Billy/Hendrix[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 He clearly knows his stuff.... it's hardly a song you can hum along to though, is it? It's another one of those "muso" bands that just doesn't seem to translate to the UK at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='439137' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:41 PM']He clearly knows his stuff.... it's hardly a song you can hum along to though, is it? It's another one of those "muso" bands that just doesn't seem to translate to the UK at all.[/quote] I dunno, some of the Mr Big stuff was quite commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='439137' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:41 PM']He clearly knows his stuff.... it's hardly a song you can hum along to though, is it? It's another one of those "muso" bands that just doesn't seem to translate to the UK at all.[/quote] Hmmm... bit of a 'general' comment that! Don't forget they had a #1 with 'To Be With You' so hardly [b]not[/b] translating to the general public of the UK... This is just one of their few 'riff/technique' songs.... Most of their albums contain numerous memorable melodies/vocal lines & grooves/riffs.... which you would know if you'd listened to their other work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) [quote name='cetera' post='439160' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:56 PM']Don't forget they had a #1 with 'To Be With You' so hardly [b]not[/b] translating to the general public of the UK... Most of their albums contain numerous memorable melodies/vocal lines & grooves/riffs.... which you would know if you'd listened to their other work... [/quote] Quick trip to YouTube..... So that's who did that.... bloody awful soft rock IMHO. Gets coat blah blah... (Seriously, that was a number 1??) Edited March 19, 2009 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='439165' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:01 PM']Quick trip to YouTube..... So that's who did that.... bloody awful soft rock IMHO. Gets coat blah blah... (Seriously, that was a number 1??)[/quote] Maybe so, but it's one you can hum to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I don't care how good he is, he looks like a frustrated lead guitarist to me. One of the many. (ducking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='439172' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:04 PM']I don't care how good he is, he looks like a frustrated lead guitarist to me. One of the many. (ducking)[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='Jase' post='439169' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:03 PM']Maybe so, but it's one you can hum to [/quote] Fair point.... just to be sexist as well as generalist, the song somehow gets much more tolerable here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC4sxJhW3tk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC4sxJhW3tk[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='439178' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:06 PM']Fair point.... just to be sexist as well as generalist, the song somehow gets much more tolerable here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC4sxJhW3tk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC4sxJhW3tk[/url][/quote] Tidy voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Thing is,the wannabe guitarist tag....If you actually know anything about Sheehan,you know thats totally untrue! Edited March 19, 2009 by ARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I didn't know Richie Koetzen was in Mr Big. Billy Sheehan's cool. There's no point pretending otherwise. Even with that ponytail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSlade07 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wish I suffered from lack of soul/overdose of technique like that! In 25 years of playing I haven't got any further than throwing in a few blues scale licks here and there, although in fairness I probably stand more chance of getting rebooked at the Dog and Patridge on a Friday night, an ambition Billy might never fulfil I fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='JohnSlade07' post='439222' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:39 PM']Wish I suffered from lack of soul/overdose of technique like that! In 25 years of playing I haven't got any further than throwing in a few blues scale licks here and there, although in fairness I probably stand more chance of getting rebooked at the Dog and Patridge on a Friday night, an ambition Billy might never fulfil I fear.[/quote] Yes, these legends have no chance stealing our toilet gigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='439221' date='Mar 19 2009, 01:39 PM']I didn't know Richie Koetzen was in Mr Big. Billy Sheehan's cool. There's no point pretending otherwise. Even with that ponytail.[/quote] There *is* something a bit sad about guys over 40 with a pony tail. Mind you, I'm as bald as a baldy thing so I'm not sure I'm allowed an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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