inspiration

I keep choosing bass as the instrument i connect with most, maybe because it is familiar at this stage, but the soloists I enjoy listening to play guitar and trumpet. It gets kind of annoying as I find it difficult to not want to jump to a new instrument. Does anyone else have this problem or...

someone asked me That question ... But I want to know your answers ??? :bassist::)

So yes, I know that Talkbass generally frowns upon busy basslines, but bump that, because I love them. I grew up listening to ROCKIN' TUNEZ on my NES, SNES, and my friend's Sega Genesis. And man, I still love that music. (Enough that last year, I formed a videogame band with some people because...

Looking for something other than pounding roots with the kick? I grew up listening to this song (this album, really) - my parents were from the Caribbean and this was a big part of my musical influences. Note the syncopation in the bass, and how it is both rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic. Hear...

Man, I can't stop listening to this tasty little track. What's more, I'm inspired not just by his loop groove, but his chops are amazing and I'm inspired by his phrase choices. I'm not sure if anyone has talked about this bass player - he was able to play Jaco lines when he was 8 or 9 and I...

It can be more than one hero, but whose use of effects do you love and/or find inspiring? It can be anyone, from someone you took lessons from to Geezer Butler to someone who (gasp) plays a different instrument I'm very inspired by Tim Lefebvre's use and choice of effects, but in practice don't...

I stumbled across this the other night and was reminded of fond memories... I vividly remember purchasing this on VHS, faking sickness to stay home from school to watch, and being blown away by their showmanship and all that. No, I don’t care if you don’t like Metallica; they were my heroes...

Hey good folks of the TB I hope this thread doesn't head for dudsville, but we will see. Why not have a thread with all of the basses that have impressed and inspired us along the way? What instruments over the years have really reached out and grabbed ahold of you? Which basses pop up in...

I'm not going to go on about my personal experiences over the past 25+ years because it would be a long read and no one reads more than one sentence at a time on the interwebs (thanks Twitter). Plus I'm sure most of you have gone through your own share of band disappointments and you can...

Hey there TBers. I know im probably not the only one to be going through this but today I have just realized that I think I lost my inspiration of playing. Picking up my bass and trying to learn a new song almost feels like a chore for me now. I struggle to try to learn any new material or...

I'm writing a song that has no lyrics or subject matter yet. I need a catchy, fun, phrase that will fit into this rhythm. Anything goes! Along the lines (rhythmically) of, "A bucket of fish in my bed-room." The more percussive, the better.

Before you set off down the road as a bassist, who did you see/hear/experience that inspired you to pick up the instrument?

Last day of the month. Peck peck peck on the computer. Driving me nuts! I keep hitting around Google Play and listening to stuff for about 5 minutes and then I just don't feel it. I need inspiration. Filters.... 1) Not too angry. I don't need metal to do paperwork. 2) Not too hiphop. Just...

Hello Low-enders! In a few months time i will be auditioning for a "pre college of music school" (not sure what they are called in English to be fair) and a part of the audition is of cause performing a few prepared pieces. This is where i´m in serious need for some inspiration.. I´m pretty...

She is making it so dang funky on this track -- enjoy!

So i might join this Trip Hop band-project in near future and since this genre is really new to me, i need some inspiration how to support this music effects wise. My main band-projects are totally different: stoner- and punkrock, tuned to "C standard" (and drop B), 4-string bass and my...

Hi, guys, I am thinking about doing a Warmoth build but I am feeling kind of uninspired. I would really like it if you guys could share your Warmoth builds with me(pictures, tech specs, everything). I if it helps I was thinking of doing a classic fendery(is this a word?) 5 string with some nice...

Here is a cute little video about being creative and exploring new things in life. Just thought all the creative types here might get a kick out of this .

Hey all. So, we are getting ready to be done in the studio tying up our 3rd EP. Our band name is Killing gods. We are an original hard rock band from Chicago. We have been together for almost 5 years. Our first two EPs can be seen/heard here: www.killinggods.com. If you notice in our first two...

What's up my fellow kin of the low end. I have been a rhythm junky long before I ever touched a bass and love any music with a PHAT beat. My latest guilty pleasure is trap as I love to work out to it and play along with it. I like to play along with and get ideas from music that has no...

Hey bass fanatics - I need some wise words... I have nearly zero time to play. Full time plus job and a 2 year old daughter in the house. Seems like I can't find the time to play. That being said, I'm also having trouble with my inspiration waning in and out. Any thoughts on some "bare...

Hi all, we've been playing the song Go Make A Difference in our church service. We have piano, bass, percussion, horns, and choir. I've been trying to come up with a good bass part, but i'm not happy with what I come up with. So I'm looking for inspiration: Do any of you know/play this song? How...