Crash Into Me, all bass (bass, harmonies, melody) (HTTP DL)

[i like tictacs]

http://www.michaelpatrickkelley.com/media/crash1.mp3

Yep. There it is. I recorded the guitar-like-part first, it was tapped up high on my bass. I'm not sure if it's the EXACT guitar part, as I filled out the harmonies myself and just went with what sounded good, but it sounds pretty damn close to me. I then did a bassline for either the verse/chorus and when that was done I recorded the melody both an octave apart for either the first or second verse. I know it isn't "HOW DAVE PLAYS IT OMG!!" but it's my interpretation and what i like.

[dmbguitar718]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

[Machtimus]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

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1: was not messy
2: he did afterall do it on bass
3: again harmonies and melodies were his own interpretation of the song. translated: he played it for himself basically.
+ they were bad ass
4: wtf?

[i like tictacs]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

I'm not sure how to make a tapped bass piece much more 'interesting' without it turning into a chops/wankery fest. I could if you really wanted me to, but meh.

I did stay within one scale for the most part, it was difficult to play 'out of the box' for much of the song because of all the harmonies, much of it would sound dissonant.

And it is played on a bass guitar

Thanks for the feedback

[dmbguitar718]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

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1: was not messy
2: he did afterall do it on bass
3: again harmonies and melodies were his own interpretation of the song. translated: he played it for himself basically.
+ they were bad ass
4: wtf?

come on, you know i don't like to be a dick. i honestly wasn't trying to put him down or anything. ok, so:

1. to me, the low end with the low end clashed - that's the impression i got. (probably shouldn't have used "messy" though)
2. i know he did. (what are you trying to say here?)
3. i know they were, and i know he did. but he posted it here for us to comment on, and i did. what, do you want me to say "aw man, i love those?" i gave my honest opinion.
+that's personal opinion
4: i know, wtf?

[dmbguitar718]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

I'm not sure how to make a tapped bass piece much more 'interesting' without it turning into a chops/wankery fest. I could if you really wanted me to, but meh.

I did stay within one scale for the most part, it was difficult to play 'out of the box' for much of the song because of all the harmonies, much of it would sound dissonant.

And it is played on a bass guitar

Thanks for the feedback

i never said improve the tapped part, that was fine. it was just what you were adding on didn't have much life and didn't really carry it forward.

i never said anything about scales, i was just saying it sounded like you took one fingering section (of a scale) and just played off of it. you can play one scale all over the fret board - thus being creative and unique. to me, i just heard too much "do do do do do doo do" etc. if that makes sense.

[i like tictacs]

I consider myself pretty well versed in theory and don't need a lecture on it. I chose to stay in that area because elsewhere would sound dissonnant. I already had alot going on and I didn't want to clutter it more then necessary. I personally think the fact that it is on a bass alone is pretty unique in and of itself - to each his own, this is an opinion forum

[jellyfish]

I'd like to play a guitar riff to that. What about the intro Stephan does on Crash? That wasn't there! I love his little intro to Crash........ Sorry but it's one of my favorites.

[dmbguitar718]

I consider myself pretty well versed in theory and don't need a lecture on it. I chose to stay in that area because elsewhere would sound dissonnant. I already had alot going on and I didn't want to clutter it more then necessary. I personally think the fact that it is on a bass alone is pretty unique in and of itself - to each his own, this is an opinion forum

i never attempted to give you a lecture in theory. if you chose to stay in that area, that's fine. can i not comment on it though? i mean its not like i said "jesus, this sounds terrible, do something else, its borrrrrring." i could have been immature, but i wasn't. and by "uniqe" i meant musically, not how the piece was created. i mean, yes, it's on bass - that's uniqe. but i think that the things you added on top could have been more expressive, no matter the instrument.

i really don't see how i'm being the bad guy.

[jellyfish]

I consider myself pretty well versed in theory and don't need a lecture on it. I chose to stay in that area because elsewhere would sound dissonnant. I already had alot going on and I didn't want to clutter it more then necessary. I personally think the fact that it is on a bass alone is pretty unique in and of itself - to each his own, this is an opinion forum

i never attempted to give you a lecture in theory. if you chose to stay in that area, that's fine. can i not comment on it though? i mean its not like i said "jesus, this sounds terrible, do something else, its borrrrrring." i could have been immature, but i wasn't. and by "uniqe" i meant musically, not how the piece was created. i mean, yes, it's on bass - that's uniqe. but i think that the things you added on top could have been more expressive, no matter the instrument.

i really don't see how i'm being the bad guy.

Of course it's boring... It's Bass with nothing else accenting it. But take it for what it is.

[i like tictacs]

I consider myself pretty well versed in theory and don't need a lecture on it. I chose to stay in that area because elsewhere would sound dissonnant. I already had alot going on and I didn't want to clutter it more then necessary. I personally think the fact that it is on a bass alone is pretty unique in and of itself - to each his own, this is an opinion forum

i never attempted to give you a lecture in theory. if you chose to stay in that area, that's fine. can i not comment on it though? i mean its not like i said "jesus, this sounds terrible, do something else, its borrrrrring." i could have been immature, but i wasn't. and by "uniqe" i meant musically, not how the piece was created. i mean, yes, it's on bass - that's uniqe. but i think that the things you added on top could have been more expressive, no matter the instrument.

i really don't see how i'm being the bad guy.

I never called you out on the bad guy. Maybe more explanation was necessary in my first post.

[NJPearce22]

I liked it...a lot!!! If it had a faint acoustic over would sound soo cool.

[Bartender2424]

Great sound man, couldnt believe it was all bass. This takes a lot of talent and a lot of patience!

Thumbs up man!

[CBalvarez]

that was pretty good, but it was pretty repetitive.

2:09+ was really messy. try filling out the high end. way too much bass. I think better harmonies could have been used. Also, the melody parts weren't very expressive. It was as if you stayed in one fingering section the whole time. move around; use the entire fret board. there was also a lack of slurrs that I think could have made the whole thing a lot better.

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1: was not messy
2: he did afterall do it on bass
3: again harmonies and melodies were his own interpretation of the song. translated: he played it for himself basically.
+ they were bad ass
4: wtf?

Yea your right man, people critique alot of peoples stuff on here way to much, it doesnt have to be positively perfect to enjoy. I think that was good too, I think I could sleep to that on repeat all night. Im just glad to see someone else with some sense

[filmdude100cms]

*stirs pot*