Mr Brightside - The hit that just won't die

[Nicko]

I like Mr Brightside.  Its a good bassline - although not very challenging, and punters love it when you play it.  It's also a tricky song to play for the lead guitarist and its always worth watching them struggle with the chord changes.

[musicbassman]

I'm well into my sixties, and Mr Brightside is................. a beautifully crafted piece of pop rock dealing with one of the oldest of love emotions, jealousy.

I think some of the complainers on here may be suffering a bit from jealousy themselves, and secretly wishing they'd written it themselves.

And  if I'd written it, I'd certainly be very proud to tell everyone  🙂

[Woodinblack]

2 hours ago, musicbassman said:

And  if I'd written it, I'd certainly be very proud to tell everyone  🙂

I wouldn't, I would just be in counting the money coming in

 

[lemonstar]

I burned the Royal Albert Hall Killers gig to DVD (broadcast on TV a few years ago) - it was a corker. The song works for me. A friend loaned me (gave to me I think!) the latest CD Imploding the Mirage and I agree with him - it's dire - lots of familiar elements but it just doesn't get off the ground for me. I did read that the guitarist Dave Keuning didn't want to spend all his life on tour and wanted more family time - all credit to him imho for that - I think he is still involved with the band but there seems to be a lot more keyboards and electronics and a distinct lack of guitar riffs. Still - they are still one of the most popular live acts around. 

[SH73]

On 01/04/2021 at 20:19, Reggaebass said:

Really, I don’t listen to music like that 

I may join you in the cave on this one

[ezbass]

1 minute ago, SH73 said:

I may join you in the cave on this one

Plenty of room, pull up a chair (socially distanced of course).

[Woodinblack]

21 minutes ago, SH73 said:

I may join you in the cave on this one

Don't worry, coming out of your cave you'll be doing just fine....

[Crawford13]

8 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Don't worry, coming out of your cave you'll be doing just fine....

This comment should win the day if basschat has any soul... But you don't have to be a soldier

[Reggaebass]

26 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Plenty of room, pull up a chair (socially distanced of course).

So that’s 3 of us so far , if anyone else wants to join us please send 1 months rent to reggaebass caves. Com 😁

[SH73]

37 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Don't worry, coming out of your cave you'll be doing just fine....

I'd rather not respond to this comment as living in my cave has not adequately developed my Vokabulaary.

[Geek99]

Need to quote 🙄

Edited April 6, 2021 by Geek99

[Geek99]

31 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

So that’s 3 of us so far , if anyone else wants to join us please send 1 months rent to reggaebass caves. Com 😁

... incorporated. The finest caves available anywhere...**
 

** where did I get that one from, eh ? Hmm? Very bass driven track... answers on a postcard please