Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 7 minutes ago, Geek99 said: The Joshua tree stuff was inspired by US touring during war and unforgettable fire tours That makes sense, thanks. Rattle & Hum feels very American at times also 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 12 minutes ago, Beedster said: Inspired by this thread, I'm listening to U2 today, and have to say what a damn fine listen it is, especially if you're a fan of solid power bass playing. It might just be the random playing order, but I'd never noticed before just how Americana they sounded mid-late 80s? Great gig though @police squad, I'm going to try to get to the Kent leg 👍 great, we can have a beer together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 18 minutes ago, police squad said: great, we can have a beer together Love to 👍 I have further good news, I just heard some fretless (surprised me as well), that's gotta be another two basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 2 minutes ago, Beedster said: Love to 👍 I have further good news, I just heard some fretless (surprised me as well), that's gotta be another two basses? I was going to repurpose my fretless, new neck and paint job is there fretless on any of the songs in the set list I posted That means I'll need rounds and flats, I've lost count now. 6 basses to every gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Ha ha, no not on your setlist But just in case..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 38 minutes ago, Beedster said: That makes sense, thanks. Rattle & Hum feels very American at times also 👍 It is, Bullet the blue sky is about Central America then, and American involvement fireflies are helicopter gunships and so on. In gods country about the contradictions in the American way and so on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 20 minutes ago, Beedster said: Ha ha, no not on your setlist But just in case..... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Nope, no fretless on U2 I'm afraid. Adam also played a 51 P Bass occasionally and a Thunderbird but not really as a live instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 4 minutes ago, Linus27 said: Nope, no fretless on U2 I'm afraid. Adam also played a 51 P Bass occasionally and a Thunderbird but not really as a live instrument. The Troubles on Songs of Innocence sounds very fretless to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 4 minutes ago, Beedster said: The Troubles on Songs of Innocence sounds very fretless to me? I agree, it does a little but I just watched a live recording of it and it seems like its either the Edge playing those little slide parts or its a backing track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 4 minutes ago, Linus27 said: I agree, it does a little but I just watched a live recording of it and it seems like its either the Edge playing those little slide parts or its a backing track. Live and studio, two different worlds 👍 Defo FL or FL-alike in the studio, very un-Clayton either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 9 minutes ago, Beedster said: Live and studio, two different worlds 👍 Defo FL or FL-alike in the studio, very un-Clayton either way He did play fretless on the video for Night and Day but its probably just for looks rather than actual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 The subtitles are irritating but this documentary from the Joshua Tree is a good watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 2 hours ago, Beedster said: It might just be the random playing order, but I'd never noticed before just how Americana they sounded mid-late 80s? Intentionally. If I understood correctly, they wanted to grow beyond their post-punk / new wave niche (which is my favourite stuff of theirs) to have a wider appeal, which meant breaking the American market. 2 hours ago, Geek99 said: The Joshua tree stuff was inspired by US touring during war and unforgettable fire tours Personally, not a fan of the stuff after Unforgettable Fire other than a couple songs off Joshua Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 (edited) 5 hours ago, Beedster said: Inspired by this thread, I'm listening to U2 today, and have to say what a damn fine listen it is, especially if you're a fan of solid power bass playing. It might just be the random playing order, but I'd never noticed before just how Americana they sounded mid-late 80s? Great gig though @police squad, I'm going to try to get to the Kent leg 👍 The Joshua Tree is one of my favourite ever records and you’re bang on about the Americana sound. From listening to interviews over the years it seems like U2 have always had a strange relationship with the US and find the place a bit of an enigma. On one hand you’ve got unbelievable scenery, amazing music, a melting pot of cultures, the American dream etc and on the other hand corruption, politics and the military involvement in a lot of places, especially around Central America during the 70s/80s. The amount of space in the songs on that record is perfect, Adam Clayton's basslines are always serving the song and none of them feel overblown, just the right amount of everything. Brian Eno had a lot do do with that I think. Edited December 2 by Bassybert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 My favourite album is The Unforgettable Fire, closely followed by The Joshua Tree and War. This performance is incredible for a song they have really struggled to nail live. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 I've won 3 P bass bodies from the Chris Cross sale at Gardiner Holgate. These will be duly filled and sprayed in the metal flake gold and purple. I'll try and relic the sunburst body to get that beaten up P bass too 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 3 hours ago, police squad said: I've won 3 P bass bodies from the Chris Cross sale at Gardiner Holgate. These will be duly filled and sprayed in the metal flake gold and purple. I'll try and relic the sunburst body to get that beaten up P bass too I suggest a bradle for the little pock marks, I found the back of a kitchen knife effective at removing paint from body edges, rub used teabags on exposed wood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 11 minutes ago, Geek99 said: I suggest a bradle for the little pock marks, I found the back of a kitchen knife effective at removing paint from body edges, rub used teabags on exposed wood cool, I'll see what I can do. It's probably a poly finish but so was my Andy Summers Tele and that looks ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 I would have thght more important would be the way you look, not sure the mush pit would be too bothered bout the type of bass ur playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 6 hours ago, police squad said: cool, I'll see what I can do. It's probably a poly finish but so was my Andy Summers Tele and that looks ok Check my relic refuge thread. Mine was poly too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 16 hours ago, diskwave said: I would have thght more important would be the way you look, not sure the mush pit would be too bothered bout the type of bass ur playing. I use the right guitars for those that know. I will also be looking at how he acts on stage and his outfits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 3 minutes ago, police squad said: I use the right guitars for those that know. I will also be looking at how he acts on stage and his outfits Don't forget you also need to get engaged to Naomi Campbell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 12 minutes ago, Steve Browning said: Don't forget you also need to get engaged to Naomi Campbell. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 4 hours ago, Steve Browning said: Don't forget you also need to get engaged to Naomi Campbell. Let us know when you get a phone-shaped bruise on your head. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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