dumelow Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='chardbass' post='796172' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:15 AM']Wow, you play those 2 in the same set? I bet there are a few songs between 'em [/quote] Were an originals band but we like to throw few random covers into the set, we try to go for stuff people wouldnt expect, we also do time by floyd and wynonas big brown beaver by primus among others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus- had to play it AGAIN at tonight's gig. The singer gets the stinkeye from me every time he calls it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='lonestar' post='796086' date='Apr 4 2010, 10:37 PM']I've had to cringe my way through that too in a past depping job. I have a "worm sandwich list". ie I'd rather eat one than play again... All of the above with mustang Sally, Stuck in The Middle and Brown Eyed Girl right up there. Now Hi Ho Silver Lining and Alright Now fall in to an even worse category. They're in the "I'd rather set my hair on fire and beat it out with a shovel" list. Alternatively I'd leave the band before playing either of those. What's the problem with Boston Rag Pete? Seen you do it at The Jazz Cafe a while back. It didn't show.[/quote] It's a great song, but far from my favourite. I always give it 100% though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) What, no Teenage Kicks?? Edited April 5, 2010 by theosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) I used to suffer from this quite a lot when we had a female singer-her taste wasn't the same as the rest of us, and compromises had to be made. We did 'Black Velvet', which I always hated as a song, although it does have a nice bassline-sadly I didn't have a fretless at the time. we also had to do a couple by Pink which were pretty 'orrible. Don't miss doing those. We're on the bill of a multi-band charity gig soon, finale is ensemble versions of 'Sweet Home Alabama' (we do that, but [i]nothing[/i] like the original), and 'Mustang Sally', which believe it or not I've had to learn. Edited April 5, 2010 by Deep Thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='796082' date='Apr 4 2010, 10:21 PM']Dance the night away...........yes I really do have to play it...........honest.[/quote] I've seen a few people mention this in various "sh*te song" threads. I'm assuming it's the f***ing dreadful Mavericks thing that is being referred to & not the Van Halen song of the same name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Mustang Sally's crap? I can only think that you've never played it properly! You've all listed some great songs. I'd love to play any of them as long as they're played well, but I don't like playing ANTHING if it's played badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='chris_b' post='796492' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:01 PM']Mustang Sally's crap? I can only think that you've never played it properly! You've all listed some great songs. I'd love to play any of them as long as they're played well, but I don't like playing ANTHING if it's played badly.[/quote] I agree, most of the songs being mentioned were hits. Why? Because they had great groove and feel.. Mustang Sally is a perfect example. If the drummer is on the money you cant help but enjoy that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' post='796492' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:01 PM']Mustang Sally's crap? I can only think that you've never played it properly! You've all listed some great songs. I'd love to play any of them as long as they're played well, but I don't like playing ANTHING if it's played badly.[/quote] 'Mustang Sally' is a great song? The jury's out on that one. I have to admit that although I've played that song, it's only been about a hundred times, so I've actually enjoyed it...unlike some of our poor members who've probably played it thousands of times and want to wring its bloody neck. Edited April 5, 2010 by Pete Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 If youve played it thousands of times its been good to you and probably paid for the bass your playing it with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='Musicman69' post='796526' date='Apr 5 2010, 01:33 PM']If youve played it thousands of times its been good to you and probably paid for the bass your playing it with!![/quote] Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlthebassist Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 You'd be supprised how many people actually screw up the groove on Mustang Sally. Wost song I have ever had to play was a Kings Of Leon one... er... Fans! That's it! If you've never heard it then prepare yourself for this... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hgRDRc3ug"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hgRDRc3ug[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Anything by "Nickelback" I simply will NOT do it. I'd resign first, with some dignity intact, (and I ve played some awful stuff over the years!!) I do have, at least, ONE line in the sand which I will not step over, however. Nickelback? ......Gahh...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I look at it this way.... If you're an amateur, then playing gigs is fun, so just enjoy it whatever song you're doing. You're there to entertain an audience, so as long as they like the songs, thats what really matters. If you're a professional, enjoy it even more, you're lucky enough to be playing bass for a living.... you could be working 10 hours a day in some sh*tty factory! (apologies to anyone who works in a factory) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman69 Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) [quote name='karlthebassist' post='796557' date='Apr 5 2010, 02:09 PM']Wost song I have ever had to play was a Kings Of Leon one... er... Fans! That's it! If you've never heard it then prepare yourself for this... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hgRDRc3ug"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hgRDRc3ug[/url][/quote] Maybe my taste is just crap but I think that song is quite good, nice feel, dynamic. I like his quirky basslines.. geetar solo is poor though. Edited April 5, 2010 by Musicman69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='4-string-thing' post='796622' date='Apr 5 2010, 02:53 PM']I look at it this way.... If you're an amateur, then playing gigs is fun, so just enjoy it whatever song you're doing. You're there to entertain an audience, so as long as they like the songs, thats what really matters. If you're a professional, enjoy it even more, you're lucky enough to be playing bass for a living.... you could be working 10 hours a day in some sh*tty factory! (apologies to anyone who works in a factory)[/quote] Is that a factory that makes sh*t? Geez, wouldn't like that job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 [quote name='RhysP' post='796485' date='Apr 5 2010, 12:49 PM']I've seen a few people mention this in various "sh*te song" threads. I'm assuming it's the f***ing dreadful Mavericks thing that is being referred to & not the Van Halen song of the same name?[/quote] You are indeed correct..........................'lets see you swayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Did I say "sh*tty factory"? Sorry, I meant to say Music shop..... Only kidding Pete!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 In my old band, there was 'Pain for Pleasure' by Sum 41 (cos I don't like the song), One of our own songs (the guitarist told me what to play, consequently I dreaded playing it cos it was really boring 'dum-dum-dum-dum-dum' rubbish bass), Sweet Child o Mine (I never really learnt it properly admittedly, a lot of it was improv so I was never sure what I was doing...it didn't seem worth learning properly as we only played it live once) and Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth (really easy and boring on bass, IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 [quote name='4-string-thing' post='796622' date='Apr 5 2010, 02:53 PM']I look at it this way.... If you're an amateur, then playing gigs is fun, so just enjoy it whatever song you're doing. You're there to entertain an audience, so as long as they like the songs, thats what really matters. If you're a professional, enjoy it even more, you're lucky enough to be playing bass for a living.... you could be working 10 hours a day in some sh*tty factory! (apologies to anyone who works in a factory)[/quote] Quite right. Mind you playing Highway to Hell bores me silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 [quote name='4-string-thing' post='796723' date='Apr 5 2010, 04:47 PM']Did I say "sh*tty factory"? Sorry, I meant to say Music shop..... Only kidding Pete!!!!![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I've been quite lucky over the years in that I've really just played stuff I like & dropped stuff as I got bored of it. On literally 2 occasions I've wound up onstage playing stuff I don't like, which over 20yrs+ ain't bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 In my 2 proper bands - none, there's always pride in playing/singing a song well and getting a great reaction (even for Sox On Fire). On dep gigs it's Oasis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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