sdgrsr400 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Who's out there doing "non-mainstream" bass guitar? Full respect to all pop/rock/jazz players, but I thought it would be nice to have a thread for discussion of music other than those which use the bass guitar. For example, worship, classical, avant-garde, ... For me, I'm hoping do do some kirtan accompaniment (that's a kind of sacred chant, typically with harmonium and djembe/tabla as the other instruments). I'm convinced the bass guitar is a really versatile instrument which could add a lot to other music contexts, so am keen to hear about what's happening. Over to you... Edited June 28, 2009 by sdgrsr400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Nice sentiment mate! It's always good to see the bass being used in less traditional genres - really expands the perceptions of what the instrument can do. The farthest I've went from the mainstream with a bass guitar was to include it in some traditional Irish music, the sort that typically includes fiddle, acoustic guitar, banjo, concertina etc etc. Definitely forces you to approach music in a totally different way than you would have previously. Sometimes you can fall into the all-too familiar patterns and I think this can lead to stagnation if you aren't careful. Change is always healthy! Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 [quote name='acidbass' post='527120' date='Jun 28 2009, 09:45 PM']The farthest I've went from the mainstream with a bass guitar was to include it in some traditional Irish music,[/quote] Would love to give that a go - my last band was trad Irish where I played acoustic guitar and bouzouki, with other members on fiddle, flute/whistles and bodhran. That was before I took up bass again though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 Sounds like a great jam, Danny. It's nice that they were open to admitting our instrument - sometime traditional players can be rather rigid in their views about what is or is not acceptable: of course they want to preserve the integrity of their tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Not really THAT odd, but I did briefly play for a Cornish punk band. With the lyrics actually in Cornish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I've done some traditional Celtic-type inspired vocal stuff and instrumental wierdness. Was a short phase though! I rediscovered Kyuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 A few years ago I attended a small gig at the Edinburgh Fringe which was Flamenco/Jazz fusion - don't ask me who was doing it as I don't remember, but what I *do* remember was that we ended up with 3 guitarists & 1 Jazz bassist and it was a bloody good night. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Playing EUB for a Northumbrian folk band, now sadly defunct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 You want unorthodox bass playing? Take a listen to our very own [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]Spoombung[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Stop it with all of this craziness! Stick to root notes! Know your place! S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Playing with a ceilidh band which is melodeon, dulcimer, guitar, and me, which means I'm the main supplier of rhythm but I like to put a good selection of notes in, with a slightly better than even chance of them actually fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='bythesea' post='527124' date='Jun 28 2009, 09:48 PM']Would love to give that a go - my last band was trad Irish where I played acoustic guitar and bouzouki, with other members on fiddle, flute/whistles and bodhran. That was before I took up bass again though...[/quote] Have a listen to my Myspace stuff if you fancy.. I do folk or blues stuff most of the time. Just got my advance copy of Gina Le Faux's new album, on which I do bass duties. Chuffed to bits with the line up! Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting , Keith Angel and me, backing Gina. [url="http://www.ginalefaux.com/"]http://www.ginalefaux.com/[/url] is under reconstruction at the mo, but should be back up and running soon. Played DB in a folk club one time with Gina, and at the end of the gig the organiser came along and said "wonderful sound - you don't often hear those played with a bow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='hubrad' post='527784' date='Jun 29 2009, 03:06 PM']Have a listen to my Myspace stuff if you fancy.. I do folk or blues stuff most of the time. Just got my advance copy of Gina Le Faux's new album, on which I do bass duties. Chuffed to bits with the line up! Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting , Keith Angel and me, backing Gina. [url="http://www.ginalefaux.com/"]http://www.ginalefaux.com/[/url] is under reconstruction at the mo, but should be back up and running soon. Played DB in a folk club one time with Gina, and at the end of the gig the organiser came along and said "wonderful sound - you don't often hear those played with a bow" [/quote] Cheers Hugh - will give it a listen. And will listen out for Gina's album as well, love Martin Simpson's stuff - must have been great working with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' post='527522' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:54 AM']You want unorthodox bass playing? Take a listen to our very own [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]Spoombung[/url].[/quote] I love Kev's stuff different though it most certainly is, in a good way. He's a very talented guy. Has he been a bit quiet of late? Edited June 29, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 [quote name='BigRedX' post='527522' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:54 AM']You want unorthodox bass playing? Take a listen to our very own [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]Spoombung[/url].[/quote] Yes, great things going on there! Names too... "Blubberpussy" Fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 the furthest I've got from mainstream is a bit of Drum&Bass/Dubstep stuff...which really ain't that far from the norm! I'd love to join a classical orchestra, but even tho I've got pretty much the same range as a cello, none of the local establishments would let me even talk to them...all of 'em brushed me off via email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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