Annoying things about playing bass

[Mrbigstuff]

3 hours ago, SpondonBassed said:

 

Eh?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Could be anyone on the end of an account. If they set one up to wind people up they’re unlikely to be honest about who they are.

[SteveXFR]

People in the audience might not hear what you're playing but people in the next town will hear if you hit the wrong note.

Keep it simple, a complex bass part played badly makes your band sound terrible but a simple bass part played well makes your band sound great. Timing is everything. 

[Sean]

1 hour ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Could be anyone on the end of an account. If they set one up to wind people up they’re unlikely to be honest about who they are.

Whatever. It's just descended into what most Basschat threads become, it's us lot talking absolute nonsense.  

 

I sometimes visit Bajistas.org, a Spanish language bass forum, they'd never have threads like this. They're still trying to decide whether a P or a J is best or whether a PJ is a happy balance or a complete abominación of el Diablo. 

 

 

[SteveXFR]

9 hours ago, Sean said:

Whatever. It's just descended into what most Basschat threads become, it's us lot talking absolute nonsense.  

 

I sometimes visit Bajistas.org, a Spanish language bass forum, they'd never have threads like this. They're still trying to decide whether a P or a J is best or whether a PJ is a happy balance or a complete abominación of el Diablo. 

 

 

 

¿Cuál es el mejor bajo para metal?

 

[Sean]

On 16/11/2025 at 08:04, Steve Browning said:

Annoying things? Not being able to play something you want to.

 

I've always wanted to play What's the Frequency, Kenneth? 

It's never happened and isn't likely to. I love that bass line.

[SteveXFR]

1 hour ago, Sean said:

 

I've always wanted to play What's the Frequency, Kenneth? 

It's never happened and isn't likely to. I love that bass line.

 

I learnt that one last year. It really is good and more tricky than I expected, mostly because of the weird rhythms. All REM bass lines are great to play.

[Bassybert]

18 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

 

I learnt that one last year. It really is good and more tricky than I expected, mostly because of the weird rhythms. All REM bass lines are great to play.

Mike Mills is a bit of a hero of mine and IMHO a hugely underrated musician. So many of REM's basslines/piano parts are super catchy but fit the song perfectly.

Edited November 18, 2025 by Bassybert

[Sean]

16 minutes ago, SteveXFR said:

 

I learnt that one last year. It really is good and more tricky than I expected, mostly because of the weird rhythms. All REM bass lines are great to play.

Mike Mills is always a reference for me. Learning Kenneth and then using those ideas in other songs is valuable. Not just that song but as a concept. I like to play with concepts to help composition like, trying to come up with what Mike Mills might play on Sweet Child of Mine as a simple example. It makes you think about applying what he does over something that exists that you only have certain scope with. And in the band I've just left, I did a sort of "What Would Duff McKagan Do" over Summer of '69. Well, if you want me to play certain songs in a non-tribute, low-pay setting, I need to get some fun or benefit out of it!