EBS_freak Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Funny isn't it? How many times have you heard, "this music thing is not a competition...." So is this an invitation to have your ego crushed or for you to be publicly humiliated. Are onlookers going to start feeling bad about their playing - just what is needed right now. And how can you compare showboating when it's not even like for like? It's all subjective nonsense. We've seen this on the countless Flea vs Mark King posts. It's a narcissists heaven. And all this... what for strings... or a pre? This toxic stinky poo needs to go. https://www.facebook.com/markbassamps/photos/a.10150626181423632/10158618967978632 Edited October 26, 2020 by EBS_freak 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Good grief. They may as well add "Showboaters only, groove/pocket players need not apply". 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 And... *grammar pedant alert* Can I ask since when the past tense and past participle of the verb 'broadcast' are in the form 'broadcasted'? Or is it me having learned the damn thing wrongly? 🤔 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rich said: Good grief. They may as well add "Showboaters only, groove/pocket players need not apply". "So, Mr Jamerson, I'm afraid you're not flashy enough... Next!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said: Can I ask since when the past tense and past participle of the verb 'broadcast' are in the form 'broadcasted'? Or is it me having learned the damn thing wrongly? 🤔 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said: "So, Mr Jamerson, I'm afraid you're not flashy enough... Next!" That's pretty much what happened to his career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Yeah this Markbass competition is pretty foul. Hopefully someone abuses the live format and gets their junk out live on air. It's the least it deserves 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Rapper battles - YES! Bassist battles - I'd rather drink poison. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Come on everybody! How else are we going to encourage the next generation of bass players if we don't have x-factor style competitions? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 This one is more like 'Y' factor than 'X' factor 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) With NS on this one. Edited October 27, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Winner stays on too. Feel compelled to tune in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Don't knock Halfords - they make some great gear. And their share price has gone through the roof since the start of lockdown Edited October 27, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 In 90 seconds i could earn more than enough to buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't have to humiliate myself in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 In less time than that, I can not buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't humiliate myself, either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) I've just had an amusing idea. I reckon a.n. other amp manufacturer should get a load of products into the hands of some absolute beasts and use it as an opportunity for gratuitous product placement, even better if it sounds immense. Edited October 26, 2020 by EBS_freak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 This reminds me a bit of when I tried out a bass at the London Bass Guitar Show. I played Warhead by The UK Subs (with a pick of course) and quite a few passers by looked at me in horror, as if that wasn’t what the instrument was meant for. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I'm out. I'm not a showboater. I have no interest in competing in anything. I'm not good enough. And most importantly, I don't want to win any gear that looks like it's been designed by Halfords. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Bandit Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 There are an awful lot of people who rank "skill" above all other aspects of playing. People who watch solos rather than performances. They like to learn scales. All of which (to me) amounts to thinking John Virgo is the best snookerer because he done some right good trick shots. This will be a wonderful thing for them to watch and participate in. Good for all of them, I hope they have a lovely time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) To be fair, John Virgo would outplay the vast majority of snooker players without the trick shots... but I get your point. Seems like he's turned his hand to running a vegan cafe - as wikipedia tells me. Edited October 27, 2020 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Tbf to Markbass the whole party tricks / ‘playing the spoons’ style bassist tracks well online, and will win them more shares and likes than someone playing something more sedate. I wonder if they’ll wheel out Mark King as the end of level baddie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) If you've been near a Mark Bass stand at a show you'll know that this is their target audience, if you haven't got time to log in and watch just throw your cutlery draw down the stairs and you'll have covered most of the acts. Edited October 27, 2020 by stingrayPete1977 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I'm waiting for the D'Addario competition. I have my scruples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 21 hours ago, Bassfinger said: In 90 seconds i could earn more than enough to buy a set of Markbass strings, and wouldn't have to humiliate myself in the process. https://images.app.goo.gl/FQddHck1UuSMoivHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I might sign up and just knock one out online, surely I'd get a second or two in before I got the plug pulled on me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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