Richard W Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Was the bass battle in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World realistic? Was it a great scene (and a great movie)? The only reason to watch that movie is to stare at that Rickenbacker. "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...
Richard W Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 So I just watched Whiplash last night. Terrific film--very intense psychological thriller. Recommended. "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...
Mark Schmieder Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 My brother asked me to attend the film due to issues regarding certain shooting locations, so I didn't see it. I can't go into more detail without causing trouble; ask in private if interested. I did see the previews, and had previously planned to go see it. OTOH, most ensembles in academia (which I gather this movie was about) are NOT run by tyrants. I can speak to that first-hand. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I don't recall the bass player getting much screen time. In most performance videos, even if the bass player is the singer and band leader, and the bass riff is the key to the song, he gets less screen time than the guitard. I blame most of that on the film maker though, he needs to know the songs beforehand in order to direct his cameramen who to focus on. Heck, in the movie "That Thing You Do" the bass player doesn't even get a name. JK Simmons is a great actor, I'm sure his performance is worth the price of the ticket. In real life, I wouldn't let anyone physically assault me. "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...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 i watched this last night. i really enjoyed the pacing of the film. every time JK simmons was on screen i would tense up. he was really good. whenever a move is "based on a true story" i wonder what parts are true, and which are slightly exaggerated, massively exaggerated, and which are completely fabricated. i'm not much of a jazz guy, but i know enough that even i questioned the plot device where they only had a few hours to learn the chart, but it was "caravan". i mean, if you're playing at that level, i don't know how you aren't already familiar with caravan. but, whatever. it still worked. also, every time i watch scott pilgrim i like it more. "didn't you know? todd's vegan." [video:youtube] because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 also, reading the new yorker review, i think it's pretty naïve to expect that because the characters are musicians that the movie is about music. his next is angry that star wars isn't about astrophysics, advanced space travel, or war. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I finally saw it, thought the end was kind of a cop out. I don't think that bandleader would trash his own show just to get "revenge" on a student, especially after what happened to the trumpet player. And then the kid turns it around and shows him! Meh, good movie with a disappointing-even-though-it-was-supposed-to-be-stirring ending. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I don't recall the bass player getting much screen time. I think the only movie, video, or other film clip where the bass player gets more than a passing second of screen time is the Jaco documentary. Even in songs where the bass line is THE MAIN IDENTIFIER of the song, the bass player is ignored in favor of the lead vox or the guit**d. Anyway, JK Simmons is a great actor, I'm sure I'll watch this movie eventually. I watched more movies on last month's flight to and from Germany than I had in the previous 6 months at least. I've fallen out of the habit of going to movies. "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...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I don't recall the bass player getting much screen time. I think the only movie, video, or other film clip where the bass player gets more than a passing second of screen time is the Jaco documentary. Shadows & Light (Joni Mitchell concert film w/ Jaco) Standing in the Shadows of Motown (Bob Babbitt gets decent screen time, and Jamerson gets lots of attention) Spinal Tap (Derek Smalls is key!) spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 To the question "are you rushing or are you dragging," I would simply answer: "yes." One of my favorite pieces of MIDI gear: "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hehheh. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulf Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Kind of good movie, but a lot of the drumming doesn't make any sense at all. Event though the performances sounded fine, all the drummers practice sessions sounded like crap. No drummer after his/her second year of playing would ever practice like that, just banging around going for speed. And all the blood? And breaking a drumhead like that? But non-musicians probably thinks this is the way it works. Rock bottom bass Fakebook Pro Sheet Music Reader - at every gig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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