as I said above I really believe that every bassline is a solo in itself - but... I'm shocked to see so many that are totally against bass solos. granted, the bass isn't an instrument that solos every song - but at the same time, it's important to know the harmony/melody that's need to solo. It's all about musical maturity. There are always idiots that lose the groove because their baselines aren't solid enough - I.e. they solo the whole song and ruin the groove.
but music should be appreciated from every angle - playing solos is one of those angles.
If you look at the bass players who are band leaders/so lists - they have no trouble holding a groove. if you ever read an interview with them you will hear them say that the groove is more important than the flashy solo.
however, the baselines that allot of you have mentioned as you frown on bass soloing were considered by some "old school" players from a generation or two ago to be as ridiculous as the solos you frown at..... I just think it's a sad thing when anyone is so close minded about any given "method" or "style". There are things to be learned from soloing. And there are things to be learned from locking in on the groove too.
basically my point is: there's nothing wrong with being an all around bassist. it all just comes down to musical maturity. but I guess that's true about any instrument....
In my band I don't solo a lot, but if there's a song where I solo - before and after my solo I make sure the groove is locked down.......
but I guess to each his own!
but music should be appreciated from every angle - playing solos is one of those angles.
If you look at the bass players who are band leaders/so lists - they have no trouble holding a groove. if you ever read an interview with them you will hear them say that the groove is more important than the flashy solo.
however, the baselines that allot of you have mentioned as you frown on bass soloing were considered by some "old school" players from a generation or two ago to be as ridiculous as the solos you frown at..... I just think it's a sad thing when anyone is so close minded about any given "method" or "style". There are things to be learned from soloing. And there are things to be learned from locking in on the groove too.
basically my point is: there's nothing wrong with being an all around bassist. it all just comes down to musical maturity. but I guess that's true about any instrument....
In my band I don't solo a lot, but if there's a song where I solo - before and after my solo I make sure the groove is locked down.......
but I guess to each his own!
