skidder652003 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) I know he pretty much divides opinion on here but I think this is a really fantastic bit of melodic and tasteful playing (well perhaps before the slapfest starts) There's also a useful link to the Interactive TAB below the video if anyone fancies learning it (it's hard btw). I'm going to have a go although the slap is well beyond my ability. actually starts at 1:07 https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/davie504/s-l-a-p-p-guitar-pro-3445838 Edited June 7, 2021 by skidder652003 6 Quote
EBS_freak Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 What's not to like... cheeky wink for the lick. Quote
waylander Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) I started watching his videos at the start of the first lockdown. At first his attitude put me off but as I watched I got used to it and can see it’s all an act, he does pretty good videos and they’re entertaining. was semi tempted to sign up for his patreon to get some of the tabs for songs he’s done but I don’t understand the charging methods so didn’t in end Edited June 8, 2021 by waylander Quote
ubit Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 The guy is clearly very good but an annoying twatt! 2 2 Quote
uk_lefty Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, ubit said: The guy is clearly very good but an annoying twatt! Ha! I think that's all part of the social media game though? Would like to see him in a band context, like Mono Neon has done, to prove its not all bedroom noodling. I'd love to be able to play like that, but I don't think it would work in amongst Jumping Jack Flash, etc. 1 Quote
Lord Sausage Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 My 12 year old son is really into him. Thus guy and others has increased my son's interest in music so it can only be a good thing. Deffo an act, supposed to be a really sound bloke. 2 Quote
waylander Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: Ha! I think that's all part of the social media game though? Would like to see him in a band context, like Mono Neon has done, to prove its not all bedroom noodling. I'd love to be able to play like that, but I don't think it would work in amongst Jumping Jack Flash, etc. I think his personality is. His gf has her own YouTube channel and he’s featured in that with a totally different personality. he also did an interview about his Chowny signature bass at an expo and he is totally different. Seems very quiet and humble rather then the YouTube persona, I think he mentioned somewhere too he got bullied a lot growing up. In one of his videos he said he was in a band when he lived in the Uk prior to moving to Thailand, idk if there’s any footage of him playing online or even their name as he doesn’t mention it Edited June 8, 2021 by waylander 2 Quote
lowdown Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 Me and my Bass....Just The Two Of Us..!!. Haha very good. I think he plays really well. 1 Quote
Woodinblack Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 Not a huge fan of his, but the non slap playing is rather nice, certainly worth a runthrough 1 Quote
martthebass Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 For some reason bass solo stuff doesn't do anything for me so I hit my threshold at about the 2 minute mark. Can't argue on his ability though. 1 Quote
SteveXFR Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 The dude can clearly play very well and I think a lot of effort goes in to his videos, he's clearly rehearsed each tune to get that slick. I used to watch his videos but after about a dozen they all seemed the same. Quote
Beedster Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 Great player, doesn’t take himself seriously, I’d aspire to being either 3 Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted June 8, 2021 Posted June 8, 2021 He says it himself in the first minute of the video - videos of playing bass get very few views compared to videos of him being a memelord. I don't watch his videos myself, but you can't really blame him for how the "system" works. S.P. Quote
Barking Spiders Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Stylon Pilson said: He says it himself in the first minute of the video - videos of playing bass get very few views compared to videos of him being a memelord. I don't watch his videos myself, but you can't really blame him for how the "system" works. S.P. Nope he's seen an opportunity to create a channel and make money from it so fair play. There are many others with vids that require far less input and talent and who are probably making more money than him e.g. putting up reaction vids. He's got 9.44 million subscribers and has 1.44 billion views - way more than other bass channels so clearly he's got major appeal. 3 Quote
uk_lefty Posted June 9, 2021 Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Barking Spiders said: Nope he's seen an opportunity to create a channel and make money from it so fair play. There are many others with vids that require far less input and talent and who are probably making more money than him e.g. putting up reaction vids. He's got 9.44 million subscribers and has 1.44 billion views - way more than other bass channels so clearly he's got major appeal. Agreed. There's some really trivial B. S on YouTube. Reaction videos, unboxing videos... Years ago over in the US my nephews were watching videos of adults playing with toys, it was some weird marketing type stuff to demonstrate toys but I felt a little sad that they were watching this rather than just playing themselves. Probably like me watching bass videos instead of playing bass myself! Quote
BadHands Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 The guy gets to make a living doing what makes him happy. Can't say fairer than that 2 Quote
Owen Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 On 09/06/2021 at 09:56, Barking Spiders said: e.g. putting up reaction vids. These have entered my consciousness recently. They are shockingly poor. Quote
Barking Spiders Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, owen said: These have entered my consciousness recently. They are shockingly poor. That's for sure. In fact along with 'cats do crazy things' uploads I'd say reaction vids are the lowest common denominator in the YTverse, especially of the ' tweenie Taylor Swift fans react to Cannibal Corpse' ilk. Edited June 10, 2021 by Barking Spiders Quote
EBS_freak Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, owen said: These have entered my consciousness recently. They are shockingly poor. Especially for you. There's something innocently wonderful about seeing these chaps get introduced to Phil. Quote
Dad3353 Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, EBS_freak said: Especially for you. There's something innocently wonderful about seeing these chaps get introduced to Phil... Shame it's not sub-titled, though; I can't tell if they detested or adored the track..! I suspect they'll not be looking it up for a Rick Beato analysis. Quote
Owen Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 42 minutes ago, EBS_freak said: Especially for you. There's something innocently wonderful about seeing these chaps get introduced to Phil. That was pretty special. Quote
Beedster Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, owen said: That was pretty special. I liked it, and it gave me a new perspective on ITAT Quote
BadHands Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 I do enjoy this. There's something to be said about getting to witness someone listening to something that moves them. When it's genuine. Quote
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