That's a great source to explain guitarists why basslines aren't reduced on playing the keynote. I'm so tired of being criticised for playing melodic lines which enhance the song - even more when the critics lack creativity and variations 🫠.
You can definitely do a bit of both, so if anyone tells you to never play melodies, you should ignore them, haha. Sometimes, you might want the bass to take on more of a lead role; other times, it might just be holding down the low end. It really depends on the part at hand.
@SugarpillProd true. Growing up as a Crossover bassist with a faible for NOFX and Green Day in the 90s I like the presence as well as the support for riffs by the lower tones 😊.
The main take-away I get from this video is 'throw some Jazz at it' And I love how several topics later, all of it still applied to the start of Holiday in Cambodia. It's a chord with a chromatic counter melody on one string and a drone on the other. That song is the definition of punk for all I care. The lyrics (minus the slur, but I know it's sung 'in character') too. Angry, sarcastic, witty and they absolutely knew what they were talking about. This goes for the guitar too, but the bass is the star here.
I love the length of these lessons. So much good information packaged into a nice digestible serving. I don't even play punk but I've yet to watch one of these videos and not found some nice information that I have applied to my own playing.
Thanks man! I also don't know much in the way of theory, so you're not alone there, haha. Good luck with the band, I'm sure you'll write some great stuff!
@@SugarpillProd yeah we will Your Video about J Punk was also a really big eye opener for us Hope you make more about J Punk in the future I think there could still be a lot to talk about
Bass rep it's always good in your videos. I don't have a bass yet but I think I'll like it when i have it Btw, have you ever (no pun intended)/will you ever mention Zebrahead in your videos?
Thanks, it's probably the instrument I like playing the most. With regards to Zebrahead, I've never listened to them properly, outside of hearing a few songs in passing. So I guess it's unlikely, unless I happen to become a big fan in the near-future, haha.
Haha yeah it's quite weird honestly. That's part of the problem when you try to learn things that clearly come more naturally to others. I can do a 'version' of it, but I still don't think it's super accurate to whatever Fat Mike is doing.
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That's a great source to explain guitarists why basslines aren't reduced on playing the keynote. I'm so tired of being criticised for playing melodic lines which enhance the song - even more when the critics lack creativity and variations 🫠.
You can definitely do a bit of both, so if anyone tells you to never play melodies, you should ignore them, haha. Sometimes, you might want the bass to take on more of a lead role; other times, it might just be holding down the low end. It really depends on the part at hand.
@SugarpillProd true. Growing up as a Crossover bassist with a faible for NOFX and Green Day in the 90s I like the presence as well as the support for riffs by the lower tones 😊.
Streetlight Manifesto is so awesome with walking bass lines 👌🏻
One of the best, without a doubt!
@@SugarpillProd like your vids, informative and entertaining 🙏
@@Suicidalsheep Thank you! You're too kind 😅
their bassist is so good honestly so underrated
dude Streetlight is so overrated
The main take-away I get from this video is 'throw some Jazz at it'
And I love how several topics later, all of it still applied to the start of Holiday in Cambodia. It's a chord with a chromatic counter melody on one string and a drone on the other. That song is the definition of punk for all I care. The lyrics (minus the slur, but I know it's sung 'in character') too. Angry, sarcastic, witty and they absolutely knew what they were talking about. This goes for the guitar too, but the bass is the star here.
100%. It's a great case study for almost all things that can go into making a great punk song, from the bass line to the lyrics.
Another little gold nugget is wisdom! Thanks
You bet!
Did I hear Woolworm by Indian Summer and Oh Messy Life by Cap'n Jazz playing in the background?? awesome! great video
Thank you! It was Angry Son, but you got the Cap'n Jazz one spot on 🙌
I love the length of these lessons. So much good information packaged into a nice digestible serving. I don't even play punk but I've yet to watch one of these videos and not found some nice information that I have applied to my own playing.
That's really nice to hear! Especially that they help even if you're not playing the particular genre I'm discussing. Thanks for watching!
yes! thank you this is very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Fat Mike's the man
Yup
Sich Videos are great
I dont know music theory
But got in a Puni Band and want to make my Basslines more interesting
Thanks man
Keep going
Thanks man! I also don't know much in the way of theory, so you're not alone there, haha. Good luck with the band, I'm sure you'll write some great stuff!
@@SugarpillProd yeah we will
Your Video about J Punk was also a really big eye opener for us
Hope you make more about J Punk in the future
I think there could still be a lot to talk about
@@freddymaierx2363 I'm planning to make one on J-Punk bass next, so shouldn't hopefully be too long until that's out!
I find that my whole attitude changes depending on if I'm using a pick or my fingers
Bass rep it's always good in your videos. I don't have a bass yet but I think I'll like it when i have it
Btw, have you ever (no pun intended)/will you ever mention Zebrahead in your videos?
Thanks, it's probably the instrument I like playing the most. With regards to Zebrahead, I've never listened to them properly, outside of hearing a few songs in passing. So I guess it's unlikely, unless I happen to become a big fan in the near-future, haha.
Great Simpsons shirt!
Thanks!
love your videos yo
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
Karl Alvarez was in no use for a name ?! I thought it was Matt Riddle!
What, no? I said Karl Alvarez-era Descendents 🤣
@ oh shit I misheard😂
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Play with a plectrum with your bass around your knees.... What else is there?
Probably the things I mentioned in the video...
I've watched that Loudwire video of Fat Mike many times and I still can't get that picking pattern right.
Haha yeah it's quite weird honestly. That's part of the problem when you try to learn things that clearly come more naturally to others. I can do a 'version' of it, but I still don't think it's super accurate to whatever Fat Mike is doing.