The Spirit of Cuahtemoc Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hey guys, thought I'd introduce myself and ask a question at the same time I'm 22, and after completing a Bachelor of International Studies (majoring in International Relations, Asian Studies and Political Sociology) I now work for the Education department down here fixing idiots computers and answering their questions as a way to pay the bills; playing music is my real love however. I've been playing in an original band for 2 years; been playing bass for 2 1/2 years all up . I'll try to put up some of the original stuff I've written later if anyone is interested. I play an 02' Stingray 4 string; natural finish w/maple fretboard through an SWR Mo'Bass and Eden XST210 cab. Looking to get another cab so I can run the head in dual mode (effected/clean) in the months to come. As for my question, I've found that my tastes in music have broadened significantly in the last few years; I've gone from only listening to Rollins Band, Tool, Primus and Soundgarden to enjoying music from bands like: Bob Marley and the Wailers, At the Drive In, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, The Strokes, Iggy pop and the Stooges, Dead Kennedy's, Bad Brains, Melvins, Oysterhead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sepultura, Parliament, Interpol, International Noise Conspiracy, Refused, etc etc. I've really been getting into the punk-type stuff recently; Dead Kennedy's, Bad Brains, Refused - anything with a real hard driving energy. Any suggestions for other bands I might like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 The Clash, Buzzcocks, early Replacements, Johnny Thunders, Husker Du, Black Flag, Suicidal Tendencies, Libertines, Mudhoney, Drop Kick Murphys, Rancid, and did I mention The Clash? "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hey Spirit, Welcome to the LowDown. ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Howdy! First off, welcome to the Lowdown! Hope you enjoy your stay here in our little home away from home. Sounds like the rig you're playing through is sweet. Re: alternative listenings - it sounds like you've gotten a good start with the artists you've mentioned so far. If it's punk you're looking for, I'd search back into the 70s for some of the originators of the genre. The Clash is one of my favorites, but there's Patti Smith, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, The Dictators, The Stooges, The Damned, The Plasmatics, Siouxie and the Banshees, Sex Pistols, AntiFlag, The Ramones. Hey, try The Tubes! One of my favorite bands, though not punk per se, but a great band nonetheless. Hope this helps, and welcome aboard! Now back to practicing, yo. Peace, Tim from Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohhhhh6 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Welcome! Rancid is definitely top priority. If you kinda sorta like ska, REEL BIG FISH!!! In Skynyrd We Trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I've gotta mention my favorite primus cd. Anitpop, the music has the progressive dge that is constant throughout their work, but on this disc they also really let out that raw, old school vibe that seemed to emanate when brain joined. Ten by Pearl Jam is a also such a great crock record its hard for me not to mention it. Jar of flies is an acoustic record by alice in chains has a lot of energy for an acoustic format, as does some of bryan beller and Mike keneally's stuff(just in a different way though). I'm always partial to cream too, lots of energy coming from a blues format(der---crossroads live-hello). So ya Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Not punk, but if you haven't listened to King's X yet, go out right now and get "Out of a Silent Planet","Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" and "Dogman". You can thank me later, now go! Oh by the way, Welcome to the Lowdown! 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...
Gord -B Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Bloc Party!! They've got some samples on the website - www.blocparty.com Derek Smalls: It's like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water. http://www.myspace.com/gordonbache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord -B Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 One song by The Walkmen called 'The Rat' I am not keen on most of the album though (Bows and Arrows) Franz Ferdinand Joy Division Nada Surf Electric Soft Parade The Music Rival Schools Mars Volta The Coral Modest Mouse The Smiths My Bloody Valentine (opposite of what your asking for but meh..) Mahavishnu Orchestra Weather Report Chick Corea Miles Davis Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa!!! BBC Radio 6 always has some good music on it as well http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/ Derek Smalls: It's like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water. http://www.myspace.com/gordonbache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 If you wanna laugh your butt off and are not offended by obscenely funny rock... www.myspace.com/choadbot No, I am not spamming...this is not my band..so enjoy Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Maybe the Minutemen? Oh, and definitely Rancid ! Welcome aboard! "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Minutemen a must for bass players who like punk. The Circle Jerks Minor Threat X are a couple I noticed no one mentioned yet. P.S. Its not punk but Check out Low by David Bowie then a bunch stuff by Bowie after that. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Bass/4311/fear.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Soul Coughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCunha Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkW Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by Flemtone: Howdy! First off, welcome to the Lowdown! Hope you enjoy your stay here in our little home away from home. ... Hey, try The Tubes! One of my favorite bands, though not punk per se, but a great band nonetheless. Whoa! I've never heard The Tubes mentioned outside of the context of Xanadu, where they performed a song called something like "Back Seat Tonight." Laugh all you want at me, but I love that song and I love that movie and all the music in it. Go ELO! I'll have to dig a little deeper to find some actual Tubes music, I guess. :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I forgot to mention the Dammed. The Dammed. "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONUT Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I like to reccomend early Killng Joke to anyone who appreciates primal,noisy,but interesting music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Welcome! IMHO, EVERYONE should own a copy of Television's classic album "Marquee Moon." They were the first 'punk' band to play CBGB's and are generally regarded as some of the founding fathers of that style, but they sound almost nothing like other bands in that genre. Guitarist Richard Lloyd tells a famous story: "When we were trying to get a record deal nobody would sign us. We were clearly outside the usual labels. (Atlantic Records founder) Ahmet Ertegun listened to us and turned to (producer) Jerry Wexler and said, 'Jerry, I can't sign this band. This is not Earth music.' And I thought, 'Well there you go'." My bands: http://www.myspace.com/aimlowkidmusic http://www.myspace.com/bobfrankandjohnmurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: Soul Coughing Specifically Ruby Vroom if you ask me. Gord-B, You mentioned Mars Volta. Emusic described them as EMO-Funk. What the hell does that mean? Anyway I'm intrigued what are these guys like? Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Definitely the Clash, Heartbreakers (not Tom Petty's), the Damned, Dead Boys, Stiff Little Fingers... Oh, to be young and pissed off again... Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO_ROB Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 the subhumans , the exploited, charged G.B.H., spizz energi, vice squad. minor threat. s.o.a.(henry rollins first band). the saints. angelic upstarts. sham 69. for fun butt trumpet, skankin' pickle, d.i., dead milkmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rosati Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 First time writer long time reader, Just thought I'd be funny sorry, Here are a few of the non- stop plays in my house. Peter Gabriel, Steve Kimock, Trey Gunn band, Soul coughing, Matt Garrison, Cala, sigur ros, weather report, Richard Bona, Portis head, Pat Methany "Bright sized life",MM&W and Niacin just a few all are good players. Happy trails Steve Rosati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What no Ramones! no NY Dolls! all the other stuff is pointless without those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Originally posted by tarkus: What no Ramones! no NY Dolls! all the other stuff is pointless without those guys. MC5 Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Flemtone mentioned the Ramones, I thought he had NY dolls in the list also, but I guess not. Since we're talkin CBGB's bands How bout the Talking Heads. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggard Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Welcome to the LowDown, Falling Eagle! "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn" Charlie Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred TBP Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Spirit, I have no suggestions at the moment but I want to welcome you and congratulate you on a truly cool name! For those curious about its origins (and I caught the double entendre) check out this link on Mexico Connect. Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Subhumans If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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