Do you think a punk rock band really needs a bassist? My band is just starting and we have a singer, a guitarist, and a drummer but we can't find a bassist do you think we really need one?
2007-03-20 19:42:16 · 14 answers · asked by ♫♪♫TAY-LUR♫♪♫ 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Why the hell are you forming a punk band if you don't have the guts to break the rules or go with your own opinion? Leave the "should I" voting to those who just want to be popular and nice.
2007-03-20 19:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably - it depends on the sound you're looking for. I've known 8-piece bands, and 1-man bands - and sometimes the 1-man band sounds better. What you don't really need is a singer - there's no reason why one of the guitarists can't sing as well - or all of them. Remember, you will be paid a flat rate per gig, which you will have to share among the band - so, the more people in the band, the less each of you will be paid per gig.
2007-03-21 03:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sign of a good and talented band is how they use what they have. If you get a bassist, great. If you don't, use that to your advantage, somehow. Make what you have unique and your band will succeed.
2007-03-21 02:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by maestrodanno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is "yes" but I had friend who also started a band & didnt have a base player & they did good without one!
2007-03-21 02:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by joeyht@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good lord, yes! Synth pads just won't cut it - try a keyboardist if you like, but it really can't work. Unless your singer's Barry White :-)
2007-03-21 02:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Testaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a keyboard you should really have a bass. Something has to provide the bottom notes that go through your chest and move your feet.
2007-03-21 02:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...it depends. If you are really really good then u dont need one..example? The White Stripes. Although..I dont knw if they are still together...anyway...their songs were totally kick ***!!! I especially liked Seven Nation Army
2007-03-21 03:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by sooblyadoobly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it sounds way better with one! buit if you cant find one try getting a 2nd guitarist..... i listen to some bands that do that and sounds pretty good if you do it right.
2007-03-21 02:45:16 · answer #8 · answered by flipinout_2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all according to your guitarist's style. most music, without a bass part, be it guitarist, pianist, or keyboardist, will sound incomplete.
2007-03-21 02:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by highercryband 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, though if there's a keyboardist or another guitarist that would work as well.
2007-03-21 02:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by Son of a Mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋