Members Moody Johnny Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Thunderbroom ...here's one for ya:Link [Public announcement] While alcohol and drugs can be fun in small doses, THIS is also what they can do to you.Think before you drink. [/Public announcement] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 :rofl: I think it's the facial expressions that really make it what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Craken Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 I love it how Nigel Tufnell's solo is next in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 14, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Zebra To me, everytime I hear someone say that it makes me think there's a hint of "I want be underappreciated. I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its capabilities. I want to take the simple, easy way out. And I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried, anyway." in what their saying. I do want to be underappreciated.Guilty.I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its full capabilities.Guilty.I want to take the simple, easy way out.Guilty.AND, I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried anyway.Guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Thunderbroom I do want to be underappreciated.Guilty. I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its full capabilities.Guilty. I want to take the simple, easy way out.Guilty. AND, I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried anyway.Guilty. You have guts for saying that. Me I just think that as many as 99,9% of bass players are boring when they solo. It might even be 99,95%. And since I don't think of myself as in the top 0,1% or 0,05% bass players, I'll practice soloing at home, but won't make an audience suffer just for me to be in the spotlight. Seriously, I'll do 4 bars once in a concert or maybe as much as 16 but that's it. This also has something to do with why I hate most jazz-concerts. Not many instrumentalists, on any instrument, have enough ideas for more than, at most, three solos a night, and in some jazz bands they make it a virtue that everyone solos in every song, and that's just boring.I do believe some instruments are better than others for soloing.There are rare exceptions to this of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fran da Man Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Zebra What is it with some bass players' grudge against solos? My computer couldn't load it, but I'm sure that guy sucked. Of course they'll suck if you pick them off that website. To me, everytime I hear someone say that it makes me think there's a hint of "I want be underappreciated. I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its capabilities. I want to take the simple, easy way out. And I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried, anyway." in what their saying. translation "i didn't watch it, but i'll criticize everybody that did and said it sucked" So no one here can do a bass solo?If someone is jealous over that exhibition, they may as well sell all their gear; because like that guy "they don't have nor will ever get 'a clue'".Nothing wrong with a bass solo...as long as it contains some element of music...the piece in question contained nothing of the sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LO_RYDER Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 .........................................!!HE SUCKS!!........................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 He had a couple of interesting ideas, unfortunately the rest of them were god-awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigfatbass Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Sorry for the sound quality, but handicams aren't made for stage volume, lol. Short, fun, interactive, and in time (mostly!)http://www.casablancos.com/LBWebAudio/BigFatBassSolo.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Zebra What is it with some bass players' grudge against solos? My computer couldn't load it, but I'm sure that guy sucked. Of course they'll suck if you pick them off that website.To me, everytime I hear someone say that it makes me think there's a hint of "I want be underappreciated. I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its capabilities. I want to take the simple, easy way out. And I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried, anyway." in what their saying. You should REALLY watch it before making such comments.It sucks, plain and simple.I see a lot of cocaine and booze involved in this clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by bigfatbass Sorry for the sound quality, but handicams aren't made for stage volume, lol. Short, fun, interactive, and in time (mostly! ) http://www.casablancos.com/LBWebAudio/BigFatBassSolo.mov definitely better than Michael Anthony's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billvarez Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 I always thought of Micheal as a "solid" bassist, not a "virtuoso". I think this is the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigPigPeaches Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 I found his use of atonal runs to be quite refreshing, and his attack was nontraditional to say the least. He borrowed not only from Bach and Beethoven, but also from more recent influences such as Chuck Rainey and Jack Bruce (in his solo period). All of these were woven together to create a tapestry of music that will remain imprinted on my psyche long after I shuffle off this mortal coil. Did I mention that my work computer doesn't have speakers? That too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Monkabutt Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Humm, I had heard about MA's bass solos on a number of occasions but I had never really seen or heard it. After watching that clip I would have to say that Michael Anthony is very Lug-like in his playing and tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavy Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 my buddy just sent me this link to a clip from a Hallelujazz at his coffee house in D.C....it's worth the download. I think its the way bass solos should be done! http://music.solunomics.tv/hallelujazz/ its the first clip labled "chiccorea pt. 1" it doesn't take long to download. let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastplant Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 I've always thought Micheal Anthony looks like Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds. What effect was that in the beginning anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 He makes me look really, really good. Thanks! I needed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brake Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by bnyswonger He makes me look really, really good. Thanks! I needed that. +1i felt awkward and sorry for him watching that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by Zebra What is it with some bass players' grudge against solos? This wasn't a "bass solo" as much as a sonic abomination. I had to rinse my ears out with Draino after that. Originally posted by Zebra My computer couldn't load it Looks like your anti-suck filter is doing it's job Originally posted by Zebra To me, everytime I hear someone say that it makes me think there's a hint of "I want be underappreciated. I want to disrespect my instrument by not taking advantage of its capabilities. I want to take the simple, easy way out. And I don't like solos just because I couldn't do them if I tried, anyway." in what their saying. Look...some bassists can solo. Some can't. Michael Anthony can't.P.S. Most bass solos suck and don't go anywhere. Just like most guitar solos I'm not a fan of random wanking. Jeff Berlin might be able to say something with his bass. But for every Jeff Berlin there's a legion of slap-happy wankers.Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavy Posted February 14, 2006 Members Share Posted February 14, 2006 Originally posted by bigfatbass Sorry for the sound quality, but handicams aren't made for stage volume, lol. Short, fun, interactive, and in time (mostly! ) http://www.casablancos.com/LBWebAudio/BigFatBassSolo.mov I liked the solo, at first I thought it was just o.k. but it really got pretty sweet, and it sounds like your band grooves pretty well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted February 15, 2006 Members Share Posted February 15, 2006 You should REALLY watch it before making such comments. translation "i didn't watch it, but i'll criticize everybody that did and said it sucked" Did no one read what I said? I said: My computer couldn't load it, but I'm sure that guy sucked. It's understandable though, unless your Einstein or someone it's hard to cath all those sneaky sentances.My point was REGARDLESS it seems like some people have that sort of attitude towards bass solos in general for those reasons. Those things aren't necessarily true, but it always seems there's a hint of it. C'mon people, I'm not even elaborating here, I said all this in my original post. You guys could have read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmerz Posted February 15, 2006 Members Share Posted February 15, 2006 Guys, Mike is a very good bassist...I know it's hard, but don't judge his whole skill on just the "airplane" solo he does to try to keep the attention of the 12 to 17 yr. olds at the arena.....he's a performer, and he's performing. His bass playing, when he's playing bass, not airplane, is excellent, solid and totally grooving.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 15, 2006 Members Share Posted February 15, 2006 A bass solo is hard to pull off, and this is proof Solid despite this solo. VH in the day... man... woo... Should I feel bad/dirty because I visited Cabo Wabo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted February 15, 2006 Members Share Posted February 15, 2006 Originally posted by bigfatbass sound quality combined with tiny crappy speakers, makes it almost innaudible only kidding. The parts that I could make out were great. Nice groove, and in my opinion very tastfully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moody Johnny Posted February 15, 2006 Members Share Posted February 15, 2006 Originally posted by Super_Donut_Man A bass solo is hard to pull off, and this is proof I kinda disagree about this proving that. I imagine that if he had been sober, it would have been million times better / less embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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