Overheard@E3: 'I feel kind of bad that we're turning people into drummers'
by Richard Mitchell 
on Jul 15th 2008 7:45PM
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:12PM (Unverified) said
Well by your logic you must clearly bow to me on all concerns of wisdom, as i play the harp, slightly more than 6 strings there...
Plus singers and drummers are clearly useless, they dont have any strings at all!!!! Oh praise be i am not on of those sorry fellows...
Maybe you should go away and learn what it is to be a musician before you go making comments like that, you merely make a fool of yourself, and make a bad name for whatever intrument you happen to play.
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Plus singers and drummers are clearly useless, they dont have any strings at all!!!! Oh praise be i am not on of those sorry fellows...
Maybe you should go away and learn what it is to be a musician before you go making comments like that, you merely make a fool of yourself, and make a bad name for whatever intrument you happen to play.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:57PM (Unverified) said
The only reason bassists and drummers are the butt of jokes is because both lead guitarists and frontmen tend to be egotistical.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 7:51PM (Unverified) said
I don't feel bad.
Makes it easier when us guitarists are looking for a good drummer. ;D As of late, I've had to record all the drumming for my band because we lack a talented drummer. It'd be nice to see more of them around.
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Makes it easier when us guitarists are looking for a good drummer. ;D As of late, I've had to record all the drumming for my band because we lack a talented drummer. It'd be nice to see more of them around.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:38PM Brett from Atlanta said
Isn't that the truth, I have to do the same thing. Guitarists are a dime a dozen these day, but I can never find a decent drummer for my band either...
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:00PM (Unverified) said
I'm sorry Mr. Bass Player.
Maybe one day you'll learn how to play an instrument.
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Maybe one day you'll learn how to play an instrument.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:33PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:36PM (Unverified) said
Just because playing an accordion is hard doesn't mean it impresses the chicks.
And just because playing a bass is slightly more difficult than walking around and not tripping over cords doesn't mean it impresses chicks either.
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And just because playing a bass is slightly more difficult than walking around and not tripping over cords doesn't mean it impresses chicks either.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 9:03PM (Unverified) said
Question: what do you know about any of this? Are you in a band? Are you a bassist? Or are you some dbag spitting stereotypical crap?
One of my best friends is mesmerizd by the bass. She's quite the looker, too, so it isn't like it's some fat and ugly chick.
Most women are actually drawn to deeper tones, so, technically speaking, the bassist gets noticed the most. Sadly, the bassist usually isn't as "pretty" or "outgoing" as the guitarist/frontman, hence the lack of girls. But trust me, they get them. ;)
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One of my best friends is mesmerizd by the bass. She's quite the looker, too, so it isn't like it's some fat and ugly chick.
Most women are actually drawn to deeper tones, so, technically speaking, the bassist gets noticed the most. Sadly, the bassist usually isn't as "pretty" or "outgoing" as the guitarist/frontman, hence the lack of girls. But trust me, they get them. ;)
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 9:08PM (Unverified) said
I was being a smartass in response to the anti-drum smartass comments. I figured nobody was taking anything seriously.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:02PM (Unverified) said
I'm still shocked there wasn't a surprise or two held back about RB2 for E3.
I figured either:
1) they would announce a major exclusive with either The Beatles, Led Zep, Doors, Pink Floyd, etc.
2) they would announce a new instrument - a one octave keyboard perhaps (which would have gone nicely with Doors/Pink Floyd exclusive - hint hint). ;)
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I figured either:
1) they would announce a major exclusive with either The Beatles, Led Zep, Doors, Pink Floyd, etc.
2) they would announce a new instrument - a one octave keyboard perhaps (which would have gone nicely with Doors/Pink Floyd exclusive - hint hint). ;)
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:01PM KentuckyFrydCow28 said
What do you call a guy who hangs out with 3 musicians?
A bass player!
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A bass player!
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:07PM ForTheHuynh said
As a bassist, I tend to play the drums on Rock Band a lot more. So I can feel what he's going through.
Bassist guys. Not "bass players". Insult us right. We don't play fish.
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Bassist guys. Not "bass players". Insult us right. We don't play fish.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:14PM (Unverified) said
Hehe, plus one for your my friend, only a bassist knows the trouble of being redirected to fishing websites... :D +1
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:15PM (Unverified) said
Psh. That's a compliment. If you guys could play fish we'd respect you more...just because you were pissing off Aquaman.
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Posted: Jul 16th 2008 12:30AM (Unverified) said
You have no idea how many people on XBL and PSN think I like to fish and say my name wrong.
And as a bassist I also play the drums a lot on Rock Band as well as the vocals. I probably play guitar/bass the least. And at least in my band the drummer and I really aren't at the end of jokes often. Probably because we're a lot better than your average garage band. If only we could get our s*** together and get recording.
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And as a bassist I also play the drums a lot on Rock Band as well as the vocals. I probably play guitar/bass the least. And at least in my band the drummer and I really aren't at the end of jokes often. Probably because we're a lot better than your average garage band. If only we could get our s*** together and get recording.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:15PM (Unverified) said
It's true, I'm one of those people. Started playing drums about two months ago.
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:27PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, all the garage band guitarists around here have been drooling at the prospect of a flock of new amateur drummers who they can bend to their will. And by "their will" I mean "just play a basic rock beat and a cheesy fill, drum slave!"
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:40PM Brett from Atlanta said
Let the newly lit flamewar between bassfanboys and drumfanboys begin!!!
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 8:52PM (Unverified) said
It's all right. You're a bass player. We understand. :)
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Posted: Jul 15th 2008 9:06PM (Unverified) said
Did they mention that the people they 'inspire' to play instruments generally play for two weeks, don't hear anyone cheering or throwing money at them, and quit?
Playing a real instrument is hard. And you can insult drummers all you want - people don't dance to guitars. They dance to the drumbeat.
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Playing a real instrument is hard. And you can insult drummers all you want - people don't dance to guitars. They dance to the drumbeat.
Posted: Jul 15th 2008 9:17PM (Unverified) said
What is a frustrated drummer?
A= A bassist
What is a frustrated guitar player?
A= A bassit
What is a frustrated bassit?
A= Talentless
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A= A bassist
What is a frustrated guitar player?
A= A bassit
What is a frustrated bassit?
A= Talentless
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 4:24AM (Unverified) said
I wouldn't worry that much. Rock band isn't turning any Australians into drummers. They won't release the game here.
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