JOE
note: right now sperm whale is my favorite album, above any melvins releases. sorry.
Kevin so far. Who doesn't love the cows? He definatly is a keeper for the Melvins for obvious reasons.
kevin.
Yep. Kevin is perfect for the Melvins.
Mr Joe Preston
i love all of them......lorax was cool, so was matt lukin. but kevin can come up with some genius stuff tho.
joe preston i havent heard yet because i dont have any albums with him in it.
yeah,Lori was a good bass too!
Quote from: Beto Brasilyeah,Lori was a good bass too!
whatever happened to her?
Quote from: themelvinsQuote from: Beto Brasilyeah,Lori was a good bass too!
whatever happened to her?
have no idea man, i know than she
i the bassists morgue it said she had cancer. but it never said she died from cancer.
i really want to know how she is now....if she is dead or alive.
and whats goin on with her.
definitly Mark D. - he took them in a new direction with albums that sounded nothing like their previous efforts. Plus he helped write alot of the material. i mean look at the bloat bass tab - that is some cool shit!
Quote from: cooterdefinitly Mark D. !
yeah , was a good bass too!
did lorax write her own bass lines or did buzz tell her what to play?
They were all good in their own sense... Each kinda did their own thing with the melvins.
Actually, Dale's ex wife is not the infamous Lorax. Lorax's real name was Lori Black, she is the daughter of a famous actress and she lived in a really nice house in S.F. a long long time ago. Previous to the Melvins thing her and Mark Duetrom had a punker band called Clown Alley a long long time ago.
I have enjoyed all of the bassists over the years, and here is why:
Matt Lukin: Wore a Void t-shirt and had a checkerboard bass strap.
Lori: She had to stand on her tippy toes to turn on her double cabinet double head Ampeg set - up. The sound at the beginning of the "Ozma" record is the sound of her turning on her gear.
Tom Fynn: President of Boner Records. Used to be in Fang. That is enough right there, I think.
Joe Preston: an interesting fellow, could play any Confessor song on guitar.
Mark Duetrom: Cowboy hat, deadpan.
Kevin: nazi moustache, funny pants, generally looks insane. Three pretty good things.
I hope this was educational.
Tom Flynn? That's a new one to me, I think.
I have to say that Joe Preston was hands down their best.
His Thrones project is great. His Melvins solo album is awesome.
But generally all of the bass players were good.
yeah, Joe The Best!
Quote from: Brian Walsby on August 19, 2003, 04:17:25 PM
Actually, Dale's ex wife is not the infamous Lorax. Lorax's real name was Lori Black, she is the daughter of a famous actress and she lived in a really nice house in S.F. a long long time ago. Previous to the Melvins thing her and Mark Duetrom had a punker band called Clown Alley a long long time ago.
I have enjoyed all of the bassists over the years, and here is why:
Matt Lukin: Wore a Void t-shirt and had a checkerboard bass strap.
Lori: She had to stand on her tippy toes to turn on her double cabinet double head Ampeg set - up. The sound at the beginning of the "Ozma" record is the sound of her turning on her gear.
Tom Fynn: President of Boner Records. Used to be in Fang. That is enough right there, I think.
Joe Preston: an interesting fellow, could play any Confessor song on guitar.
Mark Duetrom: Cowboy hat, deadpan.
Kevin: nazi moustache, funny pants, generally looks insane. Three pretty good things.
I hope this was educational.
Jared: Bad ass mofo with a fro, bro. And a loud voice.
kevin rutmanis
Trick question. There is no "best" Melvins Bassist.
They were all great and they all had very different styles, which brought out the best in the Melvins.
No one mentioned Buzzo?
No, it's like saying Doug Gilmour wrote better basslines than Roger Waters.
It's pretentious and lame.
Oh, and fuck joe. Didn't buzz say that he barely did anything in the band and that Buzz got tired of always having to show Joe how to play the basslines?
Sky Pup definitely has one of my favorite Melvins bass lines. Or Night Goat? Either way, Buzz came up with those bass lines, so I just figured I'd mention his name, as pretentious as I am. Maybe it would fit better in a 'best bass lines' thread.
My vote for best bass player goes to Mark D, my favorite bass player however is Kevin.
I'm sure Buzz has written more than those two bass lines but that's besides the point. Every melvins bass player has had to come in and put their spin on the tunes and that's what this thread is about. :P
Skypup is badass, so fun to play.
I guess I kind of forgot the point of this thread, four years is such a long time.
I didn't know you played, but yes indeed, Sky Pup is a great tune to play. I recently found out a good friend of mine submitted the bass stab of it years ago, the one that's in the wiki.
Quote from: CausesUnknown on July 30, 2003, 06:28:42 PM
Kevin so far. Who doesn't love the cows? He definatly is a keeper for the Melvins for obvious reasons.
:( reading this depressed me a little bit.
Kevin Rutmanis.
Kevin was great but that distorted slide bass thing was just stupid
As well as that stupid dance of him :?
Quote from: Leroy on March 14, 2008, 09:04:46 AM
Kevin was great but that distorted slide bass thing was just stupid
surely you gest.
you're telling me The Fool ,The Meddling Idiot sounds stupid?
nope. I won't accept that.
Quote from: Leroy on March 14, 2008, 09:04:46 AM
Kevin was great but that distorted slide bass thing was just stupid
Quote from: norecess on March 14, 2008, 09:11:29 AM
As well as that stupid dance of him :?
These are the things that make Kevin Kevin!
I love the slide bass and I second glens comment about The Fool. I couldn't imagine that song without the bass.
I recently noticed the same distorted slide bass like on HAT when I listened to Cows - Allergic to myself.
Damn, that was a nice experience.
My favourite bass player? Hard to tell. Mark D played on STAG. But I guess I'd say Kevin, after all he played on HAT.
Take everything I say here with a big sack of salt. I would never talk Kevin down, especially not his rhythmic moves.
Quote from: Brian Walsby on August 19, 2003, 04:17:25 PM
Actually, Dale's ex wife is not the infamous Lorax. Lorax's real name was Lori Black, she is the daughter of a famous actress and she lived in a really nice house in S.F. a long long time ago. Previous to the Melvins thing her and Mark Duetrom had a punker band called Clown Alley a long long time ago.
I have enjoyed all of the bassists over the years, and here is why:
Matt Lukin: Wore a Void t-shirt and had a checkerboard bass strap.
Lori: She had to stand on her tippy toes to turn on her double cabinet double head Ampeg set - up. The sound at the beginning of the "Ozma" record is the sound of her turning on her gear.
Tom Fynn: President of Boner Records. Used to be in Fang. That is enough right there, I think.
Joe Preston: an interesting fellow, could play any Confessor song on guitar.
Mark Duetrom: Cowboy hat, deadpan.
Kevin: nazi moustache, funny pants, generally looks insane. Three pretty good things.
I hope this was educational.
thats great
and im all for rutmanis
man taught me how to dance
Quote from: norecess on March 14, 2008, 09:48:47 AM
Take everything I say here with a big sack of salt. I would never talk Kevin down, especially not his rhythmic moves.
Ah, okay then. I couldn't understand anyway how someone could not like his famous dance. :)
kevin fit in perfectly with the melvins. for his personality alone he'll remain one of my favorite bassists.
from what i've read, joe seems to be kind of a jerk sometimes, but he's an awesome bassist.
then again mark d is an all-around awesome guy. it's too hard to say.
JARED!!!!!!! nobody even comes close!!!! the melvins set up now i think is the best its ever been!!!dale and coady, and Buzz and Buzz jr. i mean jared
Jared Warren, of course. He has the same last name as me.
And the same name as my cousin.
And he rocks.
i'll give kevin big ups for being part of a particularly prolific and diverse period of the band and holding up like a champ. it sucked to see him go, but i'm really enjoying the beginning of the warren years. i like the fact that his role is more of a "lead bass" and he's got some awesome riffs and a killer tone....
Everyone is WRONG...
It's Dale Nixon of course...
I think the next Melvins bassist will be the best.
Quote from: Joey D. on March 14, 2008, 10:01:08 PM
I think the next Melvins bassist will be the best.
:lol:
Quote from: cheeseburger on March 14, 2008, 10:07:35 PM
Quote from: Joey D. on March 14, 2008, 10:01:08 PM
I think the next Melvins bassist will be the best.
:lol:
that would be me.
but seriously...
after seeing just about all of the bassists in action, i still gotta say joe was the bomb.
They can't be all that good if they're getting kicked out left and right :lol:.
Okay, on a serious note, probably Mark D. or Jared.
Yes of course, Jared is great too, no doubt about that.
We havent seen best of Jared yet. He is great musician.
It's too soon to say w/ Jared. If we're judging on one album, I'd rank him 4th. There's definitely promise for great things to come, tho.
While I like Thrones even more than the Melvins (or probably any band at this point), I think Joe's contributions to the band, though great, are overshadowed by the two guys that followed him. It comes down to Kevin and Mark D. Both had a comparable run with the band, and I think Mr. Moo was the best fit. When I saw his interpretation of Night Goat live, I was absolutely blown.
1. Rutmanis
2. Deutrom
3. Preston
4. Warren
5. Black
Jared is an outstanding bass player. I saw The Melvins live twice, and he didn't miss a note. They even played old stuff on Ozma like "let God be your Gardener" and he played it with perfect timing. He would probably have no problem playing any of Mark D's basslines from Stag.
I like Jared's contributions. As some critics said, Big Business is pretty much all over (A) Senile Animal. I guess some people think he's a little bit "too" involved, and want less Jared and more Buzzo, but I love 'em both!
jared is a great bass player and an amazing lead singer and i really love this new line up, but in my opinion both kevin ass both mark d were more influential in melvins songs of their period than jared in a senile animal's songs.
if you listen to stag or stoner witch, you can easily feel that and the same is if you listen to h.a.t.
maybe after 3 or 4 album with jared on bass i could change my opinion...
But Kevin is an entirely different bass player as well. His sound would be amazingly recognizable and present in ANY band.
I'm not as much of a fan of Jared's bass playing, but it's very effective with Coady's drumming in Big Business and most importantly his voice! His voice is the leading melody of all their stuff.
They've all contributed brilliance to the Melvins.
I just can't identify one that I like best, I'm sorry.
No I couldn't do it either.
Gene Simmons.
I'll also have to stick with Kevin, because he was different Melvins -bassist. It would have been great to see him continuing with Melvins but Jared is ok.
If Trevor would have stuck with the Melvins I think he would be the best Melvins bass palyer.
*sigh*
I dont know why some of you guys are voting bassists like JOE preston, Matt Lukin or lori black.
Joe Preston was lazy and, judging by live footage with him, forgot how to play songs mid performance. Sure he could make his bass sound good on their albums but that doesnt cut it for me.
Matt Lukin didnt write anything and buzz said himself couldnt play anything.
I didnt see any creativity in Lori Black Lorax.
I would have to say its a tie between Kevin and Mark. I feel that they display a good amount of Creativity, originality and Skill in their music. they did contribute alot in the songs and wrote their own.
And best fill in bass player by far is Trevor Dunn... followed by Sir David of coarse.
It's Kevin for me.
everyone knows kevin is the best.
he's the only guy i know who can throw up and play pigs of the roman empire at the same time.
...and he likes my art.
Quote from: CaptainPungent on April 07, 2008, 06:09:04 PM
he's the only guy i know who can throw up and play pigs of the roman empire at the same time.
That happened to me once! Or.... eh..... :shock:
Quote from: norecess on April 08, 2008, 01:34:55 AM
Quote from: CaptainPungent on April 07, 2008, 06:09:04 PM
he's the only guy i know who can throw up and play pigs of the roman empire at the same time.
That happened to me once! Or.... eh..... :shock:
well, at least half of it did. I'll let you guess which half.
Quote from: Uncle Fester on April 05, 2008, 06:48:25 PM
*sigh*
I dont know why some of you guys are voting bassists like JOE preston, Matt Lukin or lori black.
Joe Preston was lazy and, judging by live footage with him, forgot how to play songs mid performance. Sure he could make his bass sound good on their albums but that doesnt cut it for me.
Matt Lukin didnt write anything and buzz said himself couldnt play anything.
I didnt see any creativity in Lori Black Lorax.
I would have to say its a tie between Kevin and Mark. I feel that they display a good amount of Creativity, originality and Skill in their music. they did contribute alot in the songs and wrote their own.
And best fill in bass player by far is Trevor Dunn... followed by Sir David of coarse.
I would have to agree about all the old school bassists. As a bass player myself I can appreciate Jared's ability, but I don't feel that the Big Biz boys fit with Melvins that well. I actually prefer Here Come The Waterworks to either of the Melvins records they're on so far. I think Kevin was by far the most unique and his creativity shot the Melvins into the stratosphere. The Fool, the Meddling Idiot and Dr. Geek are two prime examples of just how delicious that noisy slide bass was, and anyone who can gyrate with such a deranged look in their eye, and a shop bell taped to the front of their bass is all right in my book. For looks though I'd have to vote for Sir DSS with his '70s mop hair and big glasses on the Jelvins tour, he freaked me right out at that first New Year's Jelvins show with Adam Jones.
i'd have to say Jared and Joe.
i mean Jared alone for what he does at the beginning of "the Bit". i really wonder what the band would've sounded like if Joe was in it longer.
you're kidding right??? Deutrom played bass on the Bit
Deutrom? i'm talking Warren playing on the Bit. and the Joe i refer to in the latter part of my message is Mr. Preston.
and I'm talking Mark D who played bass on The Bit.
Unless you've seen the new 4 piece lineup play the Bit at some point???
p.s. nice to see you, haven't seen you here in months.
yes, i have seen the new four piece play it!!! it's the heaviest fucking song in the world when they play it. when the drums kick in that's all you hear. makes the earth shake.
glad to be back anaconda.
The Melvins put out a new cd, and all the creatures come out of the woodworks. :shock:
There's plenty of people who return here every once in a while. Besides, there's always something happening in Melvins land.
I like Jared in general more than any of the other bassists, but as for what I think fits best with the Melvins sound, I'd have to say Kevin and Mark.
Hopefully Jared will put out a few more great records with them and prove me wrong. :D
To pick the best bass player I guess you are essentially picking your favorite album(s) or song(s). My opinion on thier best song or album has changed so many times. That being said currently I would say Joe. He may have been lazy and a shity performer live but there is no denying his influence on lysol.
Switching bass players is part of what makes the melvins who they are. Every bassist that has played for them has contributed something to thier sound. I hope to see them go through alot more line up changes before the end.
Quote from: CNCMACHINE on April 27, 2008, 01:08:21 PM
Every bassist that has played for them has contributed something to thier sound.
And the other way around, in a way the Melvins have always sounded like their bass player, just compare the different areas of the band. With the latest two albums especially, it seems as if Buzz's writing music specifically for the current line up.
Quote from: CNCMACHINE on April 27, 2008, 01:08:21 PM
I hope to see them go through alot more line up changes before the end.
Word on the street is that Dale is jamming with Al Cisneros, as part of the preparations for Shrinebuilder, also featuring Scott Kelly of Neurosis and Wino.
Quote from: CNCMACHINE on April 27, 2008, 01:08:21 PM
To pick the best bass player I guess you are essentially picking your favorite album(s) or song(s). My opinion on thier best song or album has changed so many times. That being said currently I would say Joe. He may have been lazy and a shity performer live but there is no denying his influence on lysol.
Switching bass players is part of what makes the melvins who they are. Every bassist that has played for them has contributed something to thier sound. I hope to see them go through alot more line up changes before the end.
I dont think the melvins really intend to go through so many bass players, as it just seems like bad luck for them. From interviews, buzz has stated several times that kevin was permanent and he is part of the definite lineup of the melvins, he lasted so long... longer than any of their ther past bassists. Now they have two new members... having 2 new members as i would imagine it would mean a much longer commitment... i couldnt picture one of the big biz guys getting kicked out and the other staying, talk about awkward. I guess the only way the big biz guys would leave the band is if buzz just came to this realization that the melvins are better off with another bass player.
Intentional or not switching bass players has been a good thing for them including firing kevin. I realy dont believe this is the final line up.
possibly, but i think this line up is just getting started with what they can do. let's enjoy the ride and see what happens...
Quote from: CNCMACHINE on April 27, 2008, 05:00:27 PM
I realy dont believe this is the final line up.
lets rephrase that as "I believe buzz and dale will record and possibly perform again without jared and coady". I don't like this whole "final" or "the end" crap.
but like Fes said.. I don't think they whack people just for shites and guy-guls. their hand is normally forced by the bass-ee in question. so unless jared and/or coady go completely off the deep end (which I do not forsee) this will be the line-up for awhile.
and on that token, how do they go back to a single drummer and no jared on vocals? they'd have to abandon alot of the material from the last 3 years. which to some people might not be a bad thing. not to mention its kinda what happened to the "kevin-era" material. you hear very little of it today. did I just answer my own question?
Quote from: glen on April 28, 2008, 07:14:15 AM
and on that token, how do they go back to a single drummer and no jared on vocals? they'd have to abandon alot of the material from the last 3 years. which to some people might not be a bad thing. not to mention its kinda what happened to the "kevin-era" material. you hear very little of it today. did I just answer my own question?
Ya pretty much. I see the BB guys staying in the Melvins for maybe one more album & tour after NwB. I think this situation is a little different than Mark D. or Kevin, Jared and Coady have a good thing going with Big Business so they may eventually decide to leave & not the usual someone getting kicked out. A trilogy would be good and it would make sense too, considering the Melvins' history. I don't think Buzz & Dale would give a shit either if Jared & Coady left.
Best Melvins bass player: Kevin, followed by Mark D.
I AGREE...1. KEVIN 2. MARK D. 3. JOE PRESTON 4. JARED 5. LORAX.....I JUST LOVED WATCHING KEVIN LIVE....ALL YOU THAT HAVE SEEN HIM LIVE KNOWS THAT IT WAS ALWAYS A GOOD FUN SHOW WHEN KEVIN WAS THERE.... AND JUST CUZ JARED IS NUMBER 4 DOESNT MEAN I DONT LIKE HIM....I LOVE JARED....BUT KEVIN RULED...I ALSO READ SOMEWHERE THAT HIM AND BUZZ ARE STILL IN TOUCH.....THAT'D BE SWEET TO SEE THEM TOGETHER SOME DAY
maybe what the melvins is gay website says is actually true... they always loosen up the buttholes of each bass player and after a few years of the same guy... they want some tighter ass... now its gotten to the point where dale and buzz each need to have their own ass for fucking. Now that they dont fuck the same ass anymore... its going to take twice as long to loosen up their current members asses.
1. Buzz
2. Trevor
3. Dale