Weststarx Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hello All, My band want to play 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' so I've just started learning it and I'm by the end of that rundown I'm on the floor asleep! Which occurred to me, what are the worst bass lines you've ever had to endure in your band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Think I did Smoke on the Water once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1406921306' post='2515976'] My band want to play 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' so I've just started learning it and I'm by the end of that rundown I'm on the floor asleep![/quote] Perhaps bass is not your instrument after all. IMO there are no "best" or "worst" bass lines. All there is, is what the song requires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 'How long' by Ace. I love a plodding repetitive bassline, but I'm yawning just thinking about that cheesy blandfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Eye of the tiger.. Shudder.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1406921306' post='2515976'] Hello All, My band want to play 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' so I've just started learning it and I'm by the end of that rundown I'm on the floor asleep! Which occurred to me, what are the worst bass lines you've ever had to endure in your band? [/quote] Try the Megadeth version that should pep things up a touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 "Human" by the Killers.....boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1406921306' post='2515976'] My band want to play 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin' so I've just started learning it and I'm by the end of that rundown I'm on the floor asleep[/quote] Not sure why you fall asleep ( that's if it is the Nancy Sinatra version). Two Basses on that version to keep you awake, played by two top in demand players of the time (Carol Kaye & Chuck Berghofer). To be honest, it's just a typical pop tune of that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 These boots !!!...great bass line. Do you like Dream Theatre by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Put some shoulders and legs and heart and bum swaying and ATTITUDE into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1406923424' post='2516005'] Not sure why you fall asleep ( that's if it is the Nancy Sinatra version). Two Basses on that version to keep you awake, played by two top in demand players of the time (Carol Kaye & Chuck Berghofer). To be honest, it's just a typical pop tune of that era. [/quote] The bass part is perfect for the record and the two players are (were) well established LA musicians but that doesn't necessarily make the part interesting to play sometimes. I've played parts that I've written personally that bore me live, other nights they might thrill me. A lot of it is about context of the gig and the musicians you're around. Just IMO! Playing the same thing night in night out can be boring, even if some people won't admit to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Anything by snow patrol or coldplay, boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1406924181' post='2516016'] Playing the same thing night in night out can be boring, even if some people won't admit to it [/quote] I am quite happy to admit it, no problem from me with that. Although I am not sure I have ever fallen asleep....lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1406924656' post='2516019'] Anything by snow patrol or coldplay, boring. [/quote] …just fell asleep reading this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Worst cos its boring. Heavens door, the Guns and Roses one. So o o glad I dont play in that type of covers band these days. And worst cos for some reason I cant get it to feel right two times in a row. Barbed Wire Blues - Wilko Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1406922861' post='2515999'] Try the Megadeth version that should pep things up a touch [/quote] +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1406924738' post='2516022'] …just fell asleep reading this post. [/quote] We do chasing cars, I usually play it one handed and have a drink, check my text messages and stuff Edited August 1, 2014 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Spoonful by Cream. Oh, endless blues jams as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Boring - Albatross - Fleetwood Mac Difficult - keeping it in time is not a breeze especially if you or the drummer glaze over during it. Hardest - well I can do Teen Town ok after about five years of practice but have never been able to master that sequencer-esque bass part of Pastorius in the latter part of River People (both tracks by Weather Report) - it makes my brain and fingers turn to jelly :-/ and what's more irritating is my son can play it straight off without problem....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Sunshine of your life...Christ.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 We do Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles. Athough its a good tune its just one note for 4 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Dakota by Stereophonics Sanctuary by The Cult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 'One Way or Another' is another one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r16ktx Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1406924738' post='2516022'] …just fell asleep reading this post. [/quote] Zzzzzzzzzz... Huh!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Running with the Devil. Plod plod plod plod yawwwn wonder whats on telly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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