fluffhead77 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I remember getting into a pretty big argument with someone at the kool haus a few years back about who was a better, more versatile bass player overall.have at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 This is a question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 oh Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 PhishSanctuary forums please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 My opinion, Mike is the more versatile and Phil is the more unique. Phil seems to stick to his style of playing, which is awesome by the way. But Mike seems to incorporate a little of everything into his playing. Things like slapping & popping, tapping, finger plucking. I don't see Phil doing those things, he tends to stick to using the plectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 plectrum. nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Murray: Bret, you should have a guitar. Bret: I sold it to pay the bills. Murray: You can't go on like that! Won't it sound weird with just the 'big guitar' that Jemaine plays? Jemaine: Bass. It's called a bass guitar. Murray: Well, I call it the 'Dad guitar' 'cause it's more like (deep voice) "Da da da da - I'm your Dad. Hey Murray, get into the shed and get the mower and do the lawns - de de de." You need Bret's 'Mum guitar' to add the beautiful tones (high voice) "Come on, darling, Murray's okay. Why you get home so late, Gordon?" (deep voice) "I was just havin' a few beers." Bret: It'll sound fine. Murray: It won't sound fine, Bret, you've got no guitar! (Bret plays his air guitar) I can hardly hear it! You'd have to be deaf to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 My opinion, Mike is the more versatile and Phil is the more unique. Phil seems to stick to his style of playing, which is awesome by the way. But Mike seems to incorporate a little of everything into his playing. Things like slapping & popping, tapping, finger plucking. I don't see Phil doing those things, he tends to stick to using the plectrum.I agree. It took me a while to really appreciate Phil's playing because his approach to playing the bass is so unique. He doesn't lay down a groove in the same way as Mike or many other players.Phil or Mike? Phil and Mike!Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelter Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I like Mike's tone a lot more ... especially on 'Free' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Phil used to play with his fingers, as seen in Festival Express. But the tone he got by using his flat-pick was a big part of the Dead's sound. Slapping, picking, whatever. All talented bassists can play any style. Entwistle was a great slap-bassist, but he rarely played that way. And I think Victor Wooten is more impressive when he doesn't rely on flashy slapping and popping, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 See, I didn't really think there was a question about it either, but some people do. Clearly, there's only one right answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 "I did a bass duet with Mike Gordon when I sat in with Phish. I generally abhor bass duets, but it was marvelous- it was actually beautiful. ...we just played it by ear. He knows how to get out of my way, and I know how to get out of his. It was like two hippopotami humping!""-- Phil Lesh, June 2000 Bass Player Magazine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Personally, I like Phil. He really blew me away at times, especially during some of those space jams I've listened to throughout the years, either live or recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I swear, if one idiot tries to say that Mike drops bigger bombs....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afro poppa Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Murray: Bret, you should have a guitar. Bret: I sold it to pay the bills. Murray: You can't go on like that! Won't it sound weird with just the 'big guitar' that Jemaine plays? Jemaine: Bass. It's called a bass guitar. Murray: Well, I call it the 'Dad guitar' 'cause it's more like (deep voice) "Da da da da - I'm your Dad. Hey Murray, get into the shed and get the mower and do the lawns - de de de." You need Bret's 'Mum guitar' to add the beautiful tones (high voice) "Come on, darling, Murray's okay. Why you get home so late, Gordon?" (deep voice) "I was just havin' a few beers." Bret: It'll sound fine. Murray: It won't sound fine, Bret, you've got no guitar! (Bret plays his air guitar) I can hardly hear it! You'd have to be deaf to hear that. Davey boy - 1, Phil and Mike - 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarberman Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I pick Phil. If you listen to any 68/69/70/71 Phil REALLY stretches out and I enjoy it. I havent heard mike mike really take the lead like phil used to, but maybe i just haven't heard the right show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 The real question is whether Fishman can outplay Kreutzman AND Hart. Is Trey better than Jerry was? Are you a fan of apples or oranges? Together, do they not compliment a summer salad quite nicely? I like dried mangos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 You're going to be a genius anyway, YATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Growing up I liked Phil, he was the only one on tour with funny clubs like me; now I'm partial to Mike as Lefty has turned into a giant douchebag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 This is like comparing apples and shit logs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlphaNerd Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Mike drops bigger bombs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 The DeadJune 20, 2003SPAC - Saratoga Springs, NYSet 101. Tuning >02. Here Comes Sunshine > 03. El Paso (1)04. Stagger Lee05. Dear Mr. Fantasy (2) >06. Jam (2) >07. Baba Jingo (2)08. Looks Like Rain (1)09. Mr. Charlie >10. LovelightSet 2A01. Tuning >02. China Cat Sunflower >03. New Potato Caboose >04. Jam >05. I Know you Rider>06. Drums (3) > 07. Bass Jam (4) > Disc 3: Set 2B01. Eyes Of The World (4) >02. He's Gone >03 Cryptical Envelopment >04. Jam > 05. The Other One > 06. Cryptical07. Ripple (1)08. Sugar Magnolia09. Donor Rap10. We Bid You Goodnight(1) Bob acoustic(2) with Steve Winwood (opening act)(3) with Winwood drummers(4) with Mike Gordon on BassBoy that was fun, that is until Joan came out and ruined it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) This is like comparing apples and shit logs.Speaking of shit logs, I'm looking forward to tomorrow night Huxie.Question at hand: Better? No idea. More versatile? Mike. Edited August 13, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Mike has better teeth, Phil has better hair (barely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Growing up I liked Phil, he was the only one on tour with funny clubs like me; now I'm partial to Mike as Lefty has turned into a giant douchebag.Nice. Took me a second, but very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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