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right-track 05-25-2006 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by swimintheundertow
But it's not showing off. Bass driven music is far underrated. It is good for the music, it is good for the songs. And I beg you to enlighten me that great bass playing doesnt improve a song.

You answered your own question.

Urban Hat€monger ? 05-25-2006 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimintheundertow
And I beg you to enlighten me that great bass playing doesnt improve a song.

My idea of hell is listening to a Primus album the whole way through.

Hope this helps

swim 05-25-2006 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track
You answered your own question.


...explain. Vague statements leave me in the dark.

boo boo 05-25-2006 04:29 PM

Thats just your preference Urban... But some people (like me) prefer music where bass plays a more than minor role over repetitive britpop crap where any form of originality is forbiddon.

See: Oasis.

right-track 05-25-2006 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by swimintheundertow
...explain. Vague statements leave me in the dark.

If that was for me... If the song is centred around the bass, it's in context.
i.e; not being flash for the sake of it.
I'm agreeing with you.

But if it's a brilliant "bass solo" which adds nothing...it's bollocks.

Urban Hat€monger ? 05-25-2006 04:32 PM

Yeah but Oasis for all their faults write memorable songs which to me is far more important.

You ever been in a pub with about 200 people and they`ve all started singing a Primus song in unison?

Thought not.

swim 05-25-2006 04:33 PM

side note that's kind of relevant. I play tuba in concert and marching band and I hate composeurs who give the bass line straight stacato notes. Music is suppose to be interesting and complex parts make music interesting.

right-track 05-25-2006 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo
But some people (like me) prefer music where bass plays a more than minor role over repetitive britpop crap where any form of originality is forbiddon.

That includes me, although I do love Britpop too.

swim 05-25-2006 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track
If that was for me... If the song is centred around the bass, it's in context.
i.e; not being flash for the sake of it.
I'm agreeing with you.

But if it's a brilliant "bass solo" which adds nothing...it's bollocks.

I think that melody and rhythm should be shared, giving the song texture. Not always guitar guitar guitar. Balance is a wonderful thing

right-track 05-25-2006 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimintheundertow
I think that melody and rhythm should be shared, giving the song texture. Not always guitar guitar guitar. Balance is a wonderful thing

agreed.


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