Etienne Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 10,000 Days by Tool- I love this album and the two before it (Lateralus and Aenima)- all feature the creativity and gnarly Wal tone of Justin Chanceller, who is an absolutely brilliant player. Listen to 'The Pot' on 10,000 Days for a wicked example of funked-up pickstyle progressive hard-rock (Think Sabbath meets King Crimson). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Alien Ant Farm DFA1979 Mclusky - Do Dallas QOTSA Tokyo Police Club - A Lesson in Crime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='308007' date='Oct 16 2008, 04:56 PM']Poppycock. There are loads of bands making exciting music, you just need to look for it.[/quote] +1 darn tooting. to many to mention in modern music. i have had turin brakes ether song on in my car all week and have enjoyed the bass playing on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='307978' date='Oct 16 2008, 04:29 PM']...fantastic playing, but notice how Tears Dry On Their Own (or wft it's called) has taken the bass straight from Marvin Gaye&Tammie Tyrell(sp?)'s Ain't No Mountain. I think it's one semi-tone higher, but apart from that it's a carbon copy! Very Sneaky, Miss Wino ![/quote] 'Tears dry on their own' was co-written by Amy with Ashford&Simpson, who were responsible for 'Ain't no mountain high enough' I believe, so well spotted! My favourite cut on the album, very Motowny feel-killer song. I went to see Amy just as she was becoming well known promoting 'Back to black', and her band were knockout, especially the bassist/MD and drummer. Just great to see players supporting the songs, not afraid of leaving space where required etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='casapete' post='308620' date='Oct 17 2008, 02:28 PM']Just great to see players supporting the songs, not afraid of leaving space where required etc.[/quote] Not on my watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='Oscar South' post='305656' date='Oct 13 2008, 05:41 PM']The development of 'popular' music stopped the day Frank Zappa died.[/quote] And Genesis let that f***ing drummer sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Where did all these Wilhelm Scream fans come from all of a sudden? +1 ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='308655' date='Oct 17 2008, 03:01 PM']And Genesis let that f***ing drummer sing.[/quote] Letting Genesis anywhere near a stage was the worst mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Had a listen to the Wilhelm Scream guys. Nice bass playing, but hated the tunes. Why do so many American rock bands have annoying, whiny "fratboy" vocals these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='rjb' post='308687' date='Oct 17 2008, 03:45 PM']Had a listen to the Wilhelm Scream guys. Nice bass playing, but hated the tunes. Why do so many American rock bands have annoying, whiny "fratboy" vocals these days?[/quote] If by "these days", you mean the last 20 years, and by "American rock bands", you mean American hardcore punk bands, then the only answer I can give is because it sounds great to those who enjoy American hardcore punk bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='rjb' post='308687' date='Oct 17 2008, 03:45 PM']Had a listen to the Wilhelm Scream guys. Nice bass playing, but hated the tunes. Why do so many American rock bands have annoying, whiny "fratboy" vocals these days?[/quote] Because it works well / cuts through with the ludicrously over-compressed sound they all use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Over compressed? Can't say I've noticed, but then my preferred listening volume is loud so it's probably a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I really like the bass sound, playing & general production on the 1995 album Slash's Snakepit - It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere. It's Mike Inez from Alice In Chains on it and I rather like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='308285' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:17 AM']I have a lot of respect for Zappa's musicianship and original approach to writing music, don't get me wrong. His popular music, though, while technically out there and very impressive, seems to be technical for the sake of technical as far as I can make out. Doreen has a good tune, though... Anyway, I guess my point is, screw originality, I want something I can sing loudly in the shower.[/quote] MB1. Do you know what you are?....you are what you is!....you is what you am!...a cow dont make Ham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Naaah. Moving to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I'd advise all bass fans to check out anything by Erase Errata. Totally brilliant bassing on a Fender Jazz. Saw them live in '03, one of the best gigs I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 +1 for Tool - in particular, Aenima, Lateralus and 10000 days. The Mars Volta - Their latest album is particularly excellent, that and the first are my favourite. The Cinematic Orchestra - Phil France's upright playing is simple but fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeS Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Pretty much anything that Brian Cook has played on - These Arms Are Snakes (in particular the new album, 'Tail Swallower and Dove'), the latest Russian Circles album 'Station', 'We Are the Romans' by Botch and 'Time & Withering' by Mouth of the Architect are all brilliant. Jeff Caxide from Isis is another great bass player as well, as is Troy Sanders of Mastodon, I'd recommend anything by either of those two bands. Also, +1 for The Mars Volta, 'Day of the Baphomets' is probably their standout track bass-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Yeah, The Mars Volta rock. Juan Alderete is an animal on the bass, saw them live in London last year and he and the drummer were incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='spongebob' post='308844' date='Oct 17 2008, 06:40 PM']I'd advise all bass fans to check out anything by Erase Errata. Totally brilliant bassing on a Fender Jazz. Saw them live in '03, one of the best gigs I've seen.[/quote] Erase Errata sound good. ^_^ Edited October 17, 2008 by rjb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='spongebob' post='308844' date='Oct 17 2008, 06:40 PM']I'd advise all bass fans to check out anything by Erase Errata. Totally brilliant bassing on a Fender Jazz. Saw them live in '03, one of the best gigs I've seen.[/quote] They really remind me of fIREHOSE. Very Mike Watt-esq bass playing there. Edit - so yeah, if you like them, you might also like this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l94v8u1Cv_o"]fIREHOSE - Brave Captain[/url] Edited October 17, 2008 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='308728' date='Oct 17 2008, 04:30 PM']If by "these days", you mean the last 20 years, and by "American rock bands", you mean American hardcore punk bands, then the only answer I can give is because it sounds great to those who enjoy American hardcore punk bands [/quote] Tried another track (5 to 9). I liked this track but I'm still hung up on the the harmonised Emo vocals. I'll work on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 [quote name='rjb' post='309010' date='Oct 18 2008, 12:47 AM']Tried another track (5 to 9). I liked this track but I'm still hung up on the the harmonised Emo vocals. I'll work on it..... [/quote] Well, they're certainly not some trendy scene band if that's what you're worried about There's a parody of a modern record company executive in one of their videos which cracks me up: "I don't see your balls in your jeans. Your hair's not straight ironed... where are the glasses and the bandana? And sh*t kid, we've got no hope for you..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Wil' post='309013' date='Oct 18 2008, 12:51 AM']Well, they're certainly not some trendy scene band if that's what you're worried about There's a parody of a modern record company executive in one of their videos which cracks me up: "I don't see your balls in your jeans. Your hair's not straight ironed... where are the glasses and the bandana? And sh*t kid, we've got no hope for you..."[/quote] They could be a grower - they're great musicians, that's for sure. I do hear do some Dillinger Escape Plan influence...... Edited October 17, 2008 by rjb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I bought Estelle's latest album last week. There are some nice bass parts that sound as if they've been recorded live and not just sampled on there. There's a nice reggae track on there called Come Over. Simple stuff but sounds dead good IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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