Tenstrum Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/john-myung-on-being-named-greatest-bassist-of-all-time-this-is-very-heavy-280465 Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Interesting read, thanks! He is a man of few words, as is evidenced on the DT drummer audition videos so far. I think he says a sentence per episode, and not a really long sentence at that Interesting quote, this one: "I'd say we're all impacted, because we all interact with the rhythms. So this isn't going to affect me more than anybody else, really. Makes me wonder ... They apparently do not think in "traditional" terms when it comes to the roles of the individual musicians. If there is one thing lacking in DT's music, though, it is groove. Yes, they have odd meters and wacky time signatures but as much as I love their over-the-top playing, they do not groove. The bass always sits too low in the mix, too, but that is a different discussion altogether. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 That is a good interview and deserving. I do think DT groove Ed when they do the Metal thing I find it groovy as hell. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I love the music and yeah it grooves at times but it never feels s*xy Then again, this is cerebral music, I think, so it shouldn't feel s*xy, now should it? Still, I am hoping the new album will be significantly better than the last few they brought out. Guess MP will not get to finish his 12-step program songs after all... "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Really, greatest of all time? Granted he is damn good but I think that is a bit overboard. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 All the math rock in the world will never replace a James Jamerson bass line. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Really, greatest of all time? Granted he is damn good but I think that is a bit overboard. There is no denying that Mr. Myung is very talented. However, on that list James Jamerson was #15. Paul Gray of Slipknot was #3. I have nothing further to add. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 John Myung named greatest bassist of all time Now that's just funny. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuStudio Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 John Myung, you've just nominated by dozens of 13 year-old boys to be the greatest bass player of all time! Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 But I, in no way, feel that it's true in the sense of the title of the award, because there's so many great players all over the world who contribute amazing music. So, even though I'm deeply flattered and appreciative, let's say that it's taken with a bit of objectivity And he's humble, too. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 no disrespect to Mr. Myung, but this award is horsesh*t. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Of course it is. It's just a poll from some site or another. I hadn't seen it and if I had, I probably would not have voted anyway "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 no disrespect to Mr. Myung, but this award is horsesh*t. Quote above seems to indicate that he agrees. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 He is most definitely a darn good bass player. I like his technical skill and I do believe that he plays with groove. Granted, most of DT's stuff is very technical but they occasionally have some really good slow grooving stuff. Falling Into Infinity is a very groovy album. I also think Myung's solo during "A change Of Seasons" is groovy as well. But yeah, this whole best ever bass player concept is just a subjective thing. I personally think that award should go to Michael Manring. That dude is just freaky! Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Who's John Myung? FeIlDy IZ da GrEAteSt baZZ plyr EVAR!!!!ONE!!! omglol \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 LOL! Actually, I have no problem with Fieldy. He fits in with what he does. And In the end, I think that's just about the best compliment you can give. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I wonder if I can try out for 2nd best. I'd be happy with runnerup. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Who's John Myung? FeIlDy IZ da GrEAteSt baZZ plyr EVAR!!!!ONE!!! omglol 1999 called. it wants its joke back. old balls. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Your mom goes to college. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I wonder if I can try out for 2nd best. I'd be happy with runnerup. Rocky You're a runnerup. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Your mom goes to college. Wait a minute, wait a minute. Don't bring anyone's mother into this! She ain't here. And if it weren't for your mother, you wouldn't be here either. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Who? "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imogene Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hey, I thought that John Entwhistle was the greatest of all time? I mean there is a thread to that effect on this very forum. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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