_Sweet Willie_ Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I also like to say that I fish. On occasion I refer to myself as a fisherman. This is a bass: http://home.epix.net/~georges/images/bass.gif This is a bassist, and a rather successful one at that: http://www.skylarkshoresmotel.com/media/photos/fisherman-with-2bass.jpg This is a fish -- one of many fine fish of the species pesce sadowskia: http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/images/4042_body2.jpg This is a fisherman (I think his name is John ): http://www.phillesh.net/philzoneimages/photos/pf-010727-les.jpg Everyone clear? Luv, luv, luv -- it's all luv. --s-dub ...And remember: Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime. Take lessons, dammit, take lessons! 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...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 One more thing...don't forget about: BASSOPHILE Peace. --s-uu 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...
wraub Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: ...And remember: Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime. I heard it this way- Give a man a fire, and he'll eat for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll burn for a lifetime. I may have heard it wrong... Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 Is bass a fish or fish a bass? Does it mean we are 'fishists' or fishermen? By the way, what do you call women who fish? Fisherwomen It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I know a woman who fishes. I call her my wife. Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 I play Bass therefore I am. Besides 'Groovist' just doesn't quite work. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 i play bass, therefore I'm a Bass driver . It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dementia13 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 A friend of mine asked me this question and I couldn't give her a straight answer. Sounds like your "friend" is the problem. Maybe you just need a new friend. "Basstids"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tak Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Originally posted by Flash Bazbo: Actually, the term "bassist" does not apply to everyone who owns or plays a bass. "Bassist" is a term of honor. There are three levels of bassdom: The lowest life form of bassdom owns a bass and plays at it. Few, if any lessons. Little real musical knowledge or gig experience. Their rendition of "Another One Bites the Dust" is a source of real pride. If they don't have tab, they are pretty much restricted to playing roots and the occasional arpegio. These are the most numerous of bassdom's citizens -- maybe 60% or 70% of all bassdom. They are the "Bass Owners." The next higher life form of bassdom owns a bass and practices musical things with it on a regular basis. He or she has played a regular gig at some point in the last twelve months. He or she has a repertoire of songs they can play, but improvisation beyond a 12-bar pattern is not usually their strong suit. Don't take them outside their preferred genre. These are the next most numerous of bassdom's citizens -- probably 20% to 30% of the total. They are the "Bass Players." The "Bassist" is the highest and rarest of all the citizens of bassdom. They can play. Any time, anywhere, any genre, any instrument, any tuning. They can slap and pop and perform a dozen techniques that sound great, but you've never heard of -- but they don't feel they have to do it to feed their own egos. The bassist isn't out to impress -- he or she is out to make the best music possible using the best technique possible. Why are they called "bassists?" Because they have earned it!I think you just took a lot of great players down a notch. Are you sure you meant what you typed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted April 11, 2004 Author Share Posted April 11, 2004 Who said 'Basstards'? Don't make us all come for you. It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWay Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 basstards-thats classic TShakazBlackRoots, just be glad you not a pianist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShakazBlackRoots Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 What's up with pianists? It Began In Afrika. https://www.facebook.com/BlackRootsUNLIMITED/ https://www.facebook.com/TanquerayAllMusicSafari/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam b_dup1 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 how about a basserman? i am personally a percussioner .....bonham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Kitty and others - I doubt Flash's explanation was meant to limit, and mostly I suspect he was goofing around. Bumpcity - arborist? Trying to plant a new idea? Graham - I like the dull thuds thing. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I did get a note from a g****rist friend of mine that he addressed to "Big Strings Flappin'" and signed as "Small Strings Yappin'." We could be "big stringers" or "flappers". 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...
wraub Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 As long as it's not "flappist"... Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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