xilddx Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today?[/quote] Not spending enough time practicing. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/quote] My employers demanding long hours, girlfriends demanding attention, my own laziness. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here?[/quote] Guitar or drums? A promotion is a promotion, I'm not fussy. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there?[/quote] I can't find a drummer. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass?[/quote] I used to, back when people would have me anyway. These days I'm happy if I can sneak into a band without anybody noticing, so I try to play a bit more generic. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i][/quote] I've never had a P-bass. They always looked a bit ropey to me. I had a couple of Jazzes and they were ropey enough to put me off the P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? An average 5mins practicing a day [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? Tim Commerford [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? Up [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Look down [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? No [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] Nothing, 71 Jazz any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) donny hathaway meshell n'degeocello Stevie Wonder Chaka Khan Maze Jazz Bass Anita Baker Earth Wind and Fire Marcus Miller In no order I want to try a really good P bass. how good are they???? Edited April 13, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today?[/quote] Listening to late '80s/early '90s hard rock/metal and hip-hop as a kid, delving back into the great funk/rock/soul/blues/jazz music of the '60s and '70s when I hit puberty, then going further back to its roots all the way back to gospel and delta blues, then coming forward again to the great music of the '60s and '70s as an adult. An important part was thinking about what I like about music, what I hate about music, and what I want from music as a listener. Impressed and inspired by two guitarists as a kid who put me off guitar but made me want to play music, especially with them, my current guitarist Ryan and my cousin, Miran, who I've played with in various bands over the years. From before I even owned a bass, I used to jam with musicians who were much better than me - and that carried on for my formative 3 or 4 years. I also picked up as much basic theory as possible from the people I played with. I used to mess around on the bass as much as possible - but I never really tried to learn tunes I listened to (hence my crap ear). [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/quote] Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Beck, Cream, Hendrix and Marvin Gaye (as artists), Jack Bruce, Paul Jackson and Louis Johnson (as bassists), as well as my guitarist friend growing up and figuring things out together, Jan Ozveren, my bass mentor whose six lessons I am still trying to digest now ten years on, David Hadley, and my old bandleader, sax/keys jazzman virtuoso/nutjob Adam Davy. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here?[/quote] Double bass: jazz and country - but never leaving the funk (or the blues) behind. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there?[/quote] Jazz, because I need to start understanding all the clever sh*t my keyboard player and drummer keep pulling out, so that I can (i) keep their respect as bandleader, (ii) understand their side when we disagree musically. Country - have you [i]seen[/i] Southern girls in America or psychobilly girls here? [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass?[/quote] Yes. It's all in my phrasing. Take that away and I don't have anything. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] [/quote] Errr... the look, more than anything, seeing as I've never played or coveted one. Edited April 13, 2009 by The Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 02:51 AM'][b][size=3]WoT[/size] [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass? [/quote] Fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What made you the bassist you are today?[/b] Getting the prog thing out of my system in my formative years. I got bored of it, and concentrated on being a band member instead. Then, being lucky and determined enough - in equal measure - to play with some of the best songwriters and drummers I know. That was the best early education I could have. IMO. [b]Who do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/b] Lots of bass players, but the biggest contributions were from the songwriters and drummers I referred to above. [b]Where do you think you want to go from here?[/b] I want to fuse smooth soul Jazz with modal Jazz and create a challenging new subgenre. [b]Why do you think you want to go there?[/b] OK... that was a little fib. I like what I'm doing, and I want to do more of it. [b]Do you believe you have a "personality" on the bass?[/b] Yes. I have no idea what it is, though! [b]Specialist question: What is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass? [/b] Ah, they're overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='Soulfinger' post='460991' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:46 AM']Fixed it for you. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? Not playing between the ages of 22 - 44 [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? The Bass Player book, bought it secondhand and it sort of got me started again [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? More gigs, bigger gigs [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Didn't do enough first time round [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? Clumsy and rheumatic [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] It makes me look as if I've been playing all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today?[/quote] Playing the drums first. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/quote] Sadly, I think it was the funk-tinged pop of the 80s. I stop a lot of notes! [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here?[/quote] The pub please. Who's buying? [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there?[/quote] The beer's cold. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass?[/quote] Yep - GSOH. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] [/quote] Nothing. Jazz with block inlays wins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='Soulfinger' post='460991' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:46 AM']Fixed it for you. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [quote][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today?[/quote] Persistence and drive/passion. I'm 100% certain that I want to make a living out of my hobby, and not be one of the 40+ year olds who wind up on the pub circuit reliving old glories. [quote][b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/quote] Dave Savage. The man showed me in person how strong "On the One" grooving really is, and out of all of my lessons with other teachers and other sources his teachings still stick with me. [quote][b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here?[/quote] I just want to get the certificate to say I'm a Professional Bassist so then I can instantly try and hunt down a position and try and make a name for myself. [quote][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there?[/quote] As said, I can't see myself doing anything else...well unless someone offered me an acting role and became uber famous by default. [quote][b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass?[/quote] I do, but it's taking it's sweet time to have it fully make it's presence known. [quote][b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/quote][/i] I'll throw the curve ball. Why the P-Bass? Of all the amazing/interesting/clever/pretty basses you go for the Kathy Burke of all basses. P-basses have one tone, and thats a dull thud with oomph, or less oomph if it's made in Mexico (Which is ironic considering it is the home of the Burrito). Edited April 13, 2009 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] [/quote] 1,being crap on guitar. 2,Gerry MacAvoy/Bruce Foxton/Any solid,in the pocket player. 3,Better player,get paid for it! 4,Can't get worse,skint! 5,Ask the audience! 6,Very little,apart from the resale value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? [i]Not caring about any one genre but wanting to play the bass part whatever the genre.[/i] [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? [i]Every bass player I've ever heard - mind you, sometimes it would be 'Don't do that'. [/i] [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? [i]Double bass.[/i] [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? [i]I'm making progress on the EUB.[/i] [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? [i]I always sound like me.[/i] [b]Specialist question:[/b] [b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass? [i]The flatwound strings.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? The person I was tomorrow and before [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? Probably the Coverswork,and function/paid gigs,gave me the stamina and confidence.....Musically..It starts with Steve Harris..... [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? Im looking to maybe turn pro,finance and god permitting. [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Have you ever forfilled a dream? 3rd time lucky? [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? Yes.....and it gets stronger the more I perform and play. [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] Sorry,its never going to be as good as my modded 96 Yankee P in Black. Edited April 13, 2009 by ARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? A life long addition to grooves. [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? Mark King in the late 80's, Bernard Edwards, Gene Perez, James Jamerson and Julian Crampton. Most recently I've discovered Sharay Reed and I'm still trying to explore Meshell Ndegeocello's approach. [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? Sharay Reed and Martin Taylor [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Sharay Reed: There's noone else who better epitomises what I would like to do with the instrument myself. Martin Taylor: I'd like to be more musically independent because being a bass player when you're not in a band can be mighty boring. [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? Apparently I do, but I couldn't tell you what that is. All I know are the comments and the reactions. [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] Its a leading question so I'm not going to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Sharay Reed: There's noone else who better epitomises what I would like to do with the instrument myself. Martin Taylor: I'd like to be more musically independent because being a bass player when you're not in a band can be mighty boring. [/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg[/url] To para phrase myself on the Wine Advice thread, I now have a nice Semillion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? A combination of laziness & clinical depression, which meant I wasted a lot of years not playing when I should have been. [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? The people I decided I DIDN'T want to play like. [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? I really don't know. I joined the forum partly in the hope it might push me in a definite direction od some kind, even if that means giving up playing. I figure that would be better than floundering around in a mire of indecision & inaction. What I think I'd like to do is learn some serious musical theory, as I've always felt like a fraud for not having the first idea about any of it. [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? To give me more options on the instrument (or any instrument for that matter). [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? People have told me that I have a distinctive style, so I suppose I must have to a certain extent. [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] That I could get a good price for it & buy something decent instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='461293' date='Apr 13 2009, 03:59 PM'][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? Sharay Reed: There's noone else who better epitomises what I would like to do with the instrument myself. Martin Taylor: I'd like to be more musically independent because being a bass player when you're not in a band can be mighty boring. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pATcvr3zAhg[/url] To para phrase myself on the Wine Advice thread, I now have a nice Semillion [/quote] Yeah Sharay keeps hitting my B spot hard. I can't get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? Joining a band. We only have 1 guitarist, so i had to learn quickly how to fill the extra space. Cue huge pedal boards and extended bass runs. [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? Probably a combination of Justin Chancellor, Chris Wolsentholme and Timmy C [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? Back to a much more basic set up. [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? As much as i love my pedal board (and i really do) I hate being judged by it. Turning up at a gig with it, other bassists turn their noses up at it, sound men dislike it, but mostly because it weighs a ton [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? Possibly. If i lost my pedals though, that personality would go... [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] Hmmm, not really a P fan Edited April 13, 2009 by Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [b]What made you the bassist you are today?[/b] Being drawn to bands & songs with distinctive, upfront bass parts, regardless of style & genre, and incorporating that into my songwriting. And not getting too hung up on technique for technique's sake. [b]Who do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/b] Over the years, probably Bignose out of Rush, but to a large extent myself - creating bass parts for music I compose on g*it*r. [b]Where do you think you want to go from here?[/b] I'd like some level of validation for my band and the quite breathtakingly great music we make. [b]Why do you think you want to go there?[/b] Because I think we - [i]I[/i] - deserve it, and I am naive enough to hope there's still some degree of meritocracy in Art. [b]Do you believe you have a "personality" on the bass?[/b] Yes - I always get a lot of positive comments on my playing, and the role it fulfils in my band. I seem to get noticed more than a lot of bassists! [b]Specialist question: What is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/b] Can't guarantee it's a '71 - we'll have to settle for '70 - '75. But I love the 3-piece quartersawn maple neck, the slightly narrow veneered ash body, the 7-screw bridge, the white plastic trussrod cover, the position dots which end at the 17th fret, the "Made In Japan" stamp on the neckplate, the Ibanez logo on the headstock... you never said 1971 [i]Fender[/i] P bass, did you? Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today?[/quote] Mom, sister and bass tutor giving me their love of Motown, metal and jazz respectively, and me being obsessive enough to practice. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/quote] Fieldy from KoRn made me want to play bass so that's probably a good start and my tutor also had a large influence. Also as I play using three fingers I should probably credit the guy from a band called Hondo Maclean. They were supporting Sikth and it was only the second time I'd ever seen a bassist play live (first time up close ) and it just absolutely blew my mind that you could use three fingers to play bass. I'd only been playing for about two months and the idea had never even occured to me! Used three since that day [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here?[/quote] Learn to solo better and how to tap properly instead of my bastardised and messy way! [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there?[/quote] It'll improve my bass playing and it's where I want to improve. [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass?[/quote] I think everyone does. I'm not sure what it is though. I always seem to lie pretty high in the mix so that might come into it. I like to put on a show [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] [/quote] The fact it'll be lighter than my '78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 First off, I've forgotten the questions and the order but here goes. Seeing Ronnie Wood switch from guitar with the Birds to bass with Jeff Beck and as a drummer, playing with bass players that weren't very good so thought I could do better. Influences, Dave La Rue, Jack Bruce, Brian Bromberg. Want to be able to get up with anyone and be able to play along and not screw up. Need to try and succeed at whatever I do. (That doesn't always work out) I'm very much a less is more player so probably don't have a bass identity. The P bass thing? Only ever owned a really cheap copy, bought to deliberately smash up at the end of Won't get fooled again so never really wanted one. The Jazz is a better instrument. It does more stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? Being a tone deaf, big fingered, sp**k monkey [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? Dee Dee Ramone by way of Overend Watts [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? Can't get any worse that's fer sure. [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? To impress my cats [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? Yes, it's a bit like my real personality: Difficult to get on with and very challenging....with an occasional flash of brilliance [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] The amount of cash some mug would buy it off me for.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) [b]What made you the bassist you are today?[/b] Sporadic practice and alternating with guitar [b]Who do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now?[/b] Me. Never had a lesson, never 'learnt' a bass line. [b]Where do you think you want to go from here?[/b] Find a regular working band without 'issues' [b]Why do you think you want to go there?[/b] Better there than here. [b]Do you believe you have a "personality" on the bass?[/b] Dee-Dee Ramone if he'd liked Blues [b]Specialist question: What is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/b] It's a '71, but I'd prefer a '69 Edited April 14, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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