kusee pee Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 As a general rule, the more you move and the more fun you look like you're having the better. On stage, I try to model what I want from the audience. Can't expect them to jump around, laugh and have fun if I'm not. I typically go over the top and it rarely fails to amuse the audience which then gives them good memories and an excuse to engage with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480585641' post='3185566'] . . . . I did tap my right foot once. [/quote] We need to see the proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1480585761' post='3185570'] Anything more ambitious and I ............whack the guitarist round the head with my bass. [/quote] I'm sorry...and the problem is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1480612271' post='3185871'] I'm sorry...and the problem is? [/quote] Sorry, I thought the problem was obvious, it could knock my bass out of tune, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1480614248' post='3185897'] Sorry, I thought the problem was obvious, it could knock my bass out of tune, of course [/quote] [slaps forehead] aaah, of course. A foolish oversight on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1480630232' post='3186040'] [slaps forehead] aaah, of course. A foolish oversight on my part. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Whatever you do choose to do, just make sure it doesn't interfere with what really matters, i.e. the music. Personally I'd rather hear the song played well, rather than see someone looking daft, and playing all the wrong notes. Edited December 1, 2016 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1480543329' post='3185360'] And what type of physical condition your in also matters. If a guy is sporting a huge arse there's going to be some limitations. [/quote] 'Arse'? Not 'ass'? We'll make a Brit of you yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1480581176' post='3185508'] And if they are visible ? [/quote] No, but I might post some other older vids where I still look like a "tool" on stage.😁 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1480586768' post='3185584'] Whenever I go to see bands I wanna see some activity. If you've got a reasonably charismatic frontman/men then bass players can get away with Ox / Wyman type stillness. If the whole band is static, and also lacking banter, it makes for a dull night out for punters. Well I'm usually bored rigid. I want to see a show. I wouldn't expect Rammstein type theatrics but at least move about. I used to only ever play in funk and dance music bands and we always put performance ahead of showing how well we could play. [/quote] Agreed, you really need a convincing star out front that is naturally good at engaging the audience. It's not easy to find that sort of talent at the bar band level. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 My wife says I look like an electrified scarecrow onstage. I've also picked up the habit of singing the basslines to myself. Suffice to say, in the right circumstances I can look like a right prat performing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I went to see The Cure again last night. Simon Gallup has the poses...he also skips about the stage in fits and starts....i have no idea how he manages to not miss a beat (other than the fact his basslines are simple)...the way he looks like he's trying to push his bass into the floor all the time impresses me. just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackerJackLee Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) It doesn't matter how old you are. If I were to walk into a bar, and see any of you people stiffly jiggling your decrepit, abused American and British fat-boy bodies, I'd get sick and leave the building. Who do you think you are...? Have you never been to Broadway or London...? Those hoofers don't even eat... They look like skeletons... and the reason is that NO ONE looks good cavorting on-stage in front of decent people, unless they are very thin... If you are shaking your body in front of people, and stuff is moving... and jiggling... then STOP immediately... Don't Do That! Some one over 50, you may be fit and trim... And if you are 24, you may be too gross to move anything in public... Age has nothing to do with it. It's all about how you look. But in most cases, forget about it. And what's with the running around and jumping and leaning on the monitors...? If the music is good, why run about looking goofy...? Did some one tell you that this was required? Orchestras in the Big Band Swing Era stayed behind wide music stands, even when they stood up to solo. And they were dressed in a suit with a haircut... Not sandals, short-shorts, Tee shirts, ball caps, rotting sneakers and goofy hair. You have to wash and clean your clothes... Once you start humping that body of yours, the front row gets a blast of your B.O. and sneaker odours, they'll walk out. I don't know who ever told you that people wanted to see you gyrate like an army of frumpy, dumpy strippers. You need to sit down and just play your instrument. Simply supply the music and leave the dancing to the paying customers. Whenever I get the "urge" to shake some bacon. I remember the Dancing Bass Player... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvaiwQh7zBk"]https://www.youtube....h?v=RvaiwQh7zBk[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2wrqnZiugA"]https://www.youtube....h?v=n2wrqnZiugA[/url] Here's the extent of what any band should be doing : [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVrVuOzk3z8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=lVrVuOzk3z8[/url] Simple guitar movements are enough. They aren't shakin' the fat. Of course, if you really have the urge to be a dancer and a musician, take a tip from Pee Wee... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BodXwAYeTfM"]https://www.youtube....h?v=BodXwAYeTfM[/url] or Ricky Smiley... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_YwLri8E9A"]https://www.youtube....h?v=7_YwLri8E9A[/url] even Alan Partridge... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VokAbAfTfCc Edited December 2, 2016 by CrackerJackLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='blue' timestamp='1480566537' post='3185452'] Apparently YouTube frowns on humping invisible bears. Blue [/quote] This is the thread that keeps on giving. Edited December 2, 2016 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1480672676' post='3186231'] I went to see The Cure again last night. Simon Gallup has the poses...he also skips about the stage in fits and starts....i have no idea how he manages to not miss a beat (other than the fact his basslines are simple)...the way he looks like he's trying to push his bass into the floor all the time impresses me. just saying [/quote] probably the fact he's played them 10,000 times is a factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='CrackerJackLee' timestamp='1480677088' post='3186281'] Here's the extent of what any band should be doing : [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVrVuOzk3z8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=lVrVuOzk3z8[/url] Simple guitar movements are enough. They aren't shakin' the fat. [/quote] Pale photocopies of the real thing. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoN6AKPGkBo[/media] Edited December 2, 2016 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 muscle memory is where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 My sister berated me for the wobbly legs thing at about 2.10 in this, rightly so, I might add: https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=XUUn_5qNguo Not really sure what I was thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1480694233' post='3186520'] My sister berated me for the wobbly legs thing at about 2.10 in this, rightly so, I might add: [url="https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=XUUn_5qNguo"]https://m.youtube.co...h?v=XUUn_5qNguo[/url] Not really sure what I was thinking... [/quote] Classy LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) What about when miming for a music video? I managed a few head nods last time if I remember, tbh I was thinking about what I was having from the Chinese for tea after during the white back drop filming. http://youtu.be/rONtsRRlq9U Edited December 2, 2016 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1480543329' post='3185360'] And what type of physical condition your in also matters.If a guy is sporting a huge arse there's going to be some limitations. Blue [/quote] But if all else failed he'd be good at twerking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 In the words of Lord Phil Collins - I Can't Dance. It's what people remark upon and I've been gigging for so long now that if if I actually starting to look like I was enjoying myself then people would think I am on drugs. The irony is, I am never happier than on stage playing, my face just doesn't show it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1480540809' post='3185308']While playing I thought my moves looked cool. When I saw the video, I looked like an old guy humping an invisible bear.[/quote] That's one of the funniest things I've read on here in ages! 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Possibly just me, but for me it's consistent with the role of the bass in the band mix that the bass player doesn't try to make him- or her-self conspicuous by leaping about. People who care about bass will watch you, people who don't, don't want to be distracted from the lead guitar or singer. I do expect, and enjoy, watching how the bass player interacts with the other band members, but any vigorous or flashy moves just annoy me. "I always said I wanted to stand in the shadows Playing bass at the left of the stage half-hidden from view..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1480585761' post='3185570'] I tend to sway about like a sapling in a breeze Anything more ambitious and I either fall off the stage or whack the guitarist round the head with my bass. [/quote] This, of course, is why everybody [1] should play headless basses. THat way, you never smack another band member round the head with it unless you actually want to. This may not, of course, reduce the number of times that said band member is hit significantly. [1] where "everybody" refers to the subset of "everybody" that plays bass on stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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