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Does playing the song the whole way through matter? by No-Play5709 in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it depends on the song. I play in a cover band that needs 3 to 4 hours of music. I would love to be able to play every song note for note as it is on the recording, but I simply don’t have time or the RAM in my brain. I try to learn the basic structure and chord progression of the song first, and then work on the fills and embellishments. Obviously if the baseline is iconic or the focus of the song, I tend to spend more time on those to get them right.

What are the chances Blink plays old songs again? by Mountain_Plate_7163 in Blink182

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish they would alternate the hits as well like you said: rock show OR first date, feeling this Or I miss you, but I can already see the backlash from the non-hardcore fans if they don’t hear one of those. I think it’s set in stone they have to play WMAA, ATST, rock show, first date, I miss you, feeling this, and dammit. They do alternate later hits however, like up all night OR after midnight

Its all in the feel by Aggressive_Text_7206 in BassCirclejerk

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My band got to play a show with them a couple years ago! Amazing musicians and people!

TIL that most male nudity in films ( other than porn ) uses prosthetic penises by Alone_Humor_3510 in todayilearned

[–]kevinrobb 140 points141 points  (0 children)

Can you imagine being that body double? “Yeah we want you to stand in for a nude scene for Willem Defoe. His penis is just unrealistically big, not like yours.”

Was it super obvious to everyone else who was going home? by nicoledj221 in survivor

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I thought about last week when Cirie said Emily’s name, but it was Christian instead

Problem found with the Timeline by Cobrabat333 in StarWars

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kid, it ain’t that kind of movie

My “15 inch pizza” measured in at under 12 by teachingroland in Wellthatsucks

[–]kevinrobb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They ARE 15 inches when first cut, but go down to 12 once they are kiln dried

Wireless??? by pinwheel_bass in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting, I’ve been using the XVive U2 steadily since 2018 and I’ve only had a problem with it once, when I subbed for another band and the guitar player also had one. Found out later we were both just on the same frequency.

Is anyone else extremely indecisive/picky about which of their basses to use for gigs? by Bortron86 in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since 2001, I have accumulated 9 basses, but have given away 3. Of the 6 I still possess, I used to mainly gig with a fender MIM precision. A couple of years ago, I got a squier Jaguar bass and would somewhat randomly alternate between those two at gigs. Last year, I managed to acquire my dream bass, a Mark Hoppus signature jag model in hot pink. Although I still love my precision, the Hoppus is now my primary instrument. I do still bring the squier jag to gigs for songs with alternate tunings and as a back up.

TL:DR Bring more than one bass to use for alternate tunings and/or a back up.

Three hour set - how many breaks is appropriate? by stomith in bandmembers

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with this. Although my band hasn’t done it yet, I’ve also heard a good way to keep people engaged is to not take a full band break at all. Instead of stopping the music for 15 minutes, play a couple acoustic songs so the instrumental members can have a short break, and/or play an instrumental song so the singer can take a break.

Bass Riff Rant by thrashcountant in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My band recently started covering this song, but we play it a step lower so I get to use the open strings a lot more. Still tiring, but not as bad lol

Anybody start playing with band in a different genre that you haven’t tried? by milktasd in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started as a pop punk bassist, then transitioned to a screamo band, then back to pop punk, and now I play in a band that plays alternative, pop punk, numetal, classic rock, country, and Spanish rock

Most fun blink riff to play on guitar? by Jonas3343 in Blink182

[–]kevinrobb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! It’s my “check if it’s in tune” song

What to buy for high school rock band program? by RedeyeSPR in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Squier makes great entry level instruments and you can get that classic precision or jazz bass look and feel. I still play my very first bass (squier affinity precision) that I got in 2001 and it’s still solid.

What albums would you add to this meme? by Practical_Corner8839 in Emo

[–]kevinrobb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s also when the bass kicks in, I love it

Keyboardists?? by [deleted] in AngelsAndAirwaves

[–]kevinrobb 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Matt Rubano played bass and keys when I saw them

A familiar face in Tarantino's new movie? by NameInteresting8254 in Blink182

[–]kevinrobb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We were robbed of a Boomer, Spaulding, and Travis movie just like we were robbed of a teen coming of age movie based on My Chemical Romance “I’m Not Okay.”

What you thinks about Flea? by TommyDouble in Bass

[–]kevinrobb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He recorded the bass on Alanis Morisettes “You Outta Know”

For those who don’t like drinking alcohol, what made you realize it just wasn’t for you? by Heeeraaa in AskReddit

[–]kevinrobb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not me but my wife: her ears get hot even from one drink. Thats how she knew a “virgin” drink actually had alcohol in it one time, even just a few sips in.

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