[thunder_bird]

As a bass player i find my self paying alot of attention to the bass lines in songs. Having listened to Interpol and Joy Division alot recently i think that Carlos D's bass playing is heavily influenced by Peter Hooks playing. For example the high bass lines that are basically melody lines that Peter Hook does in alot of New Order stuff. Carlos also does this kind of thing. Also Hooky does alot of dance grrove style bass lines that Carlos does a little bit. They both wear their strap way too low aswell and have to lean over and really fight the bass :D. I hope noone takes this post as another Interpol = Joy Division thread.

[joeyDengler]

Yes as a bassist myself - i usually listen out for the bassline in songs and in Interpol there are plenty of beautiful basslines that i just love listening to and playing aswell. Yes Carlos does play alot like Peter Hook - they are both amazing bassists but the thing that bothers me - is the fact you think they wear their basses way too low - i wear my bass like that and i prefer it - i dont do it to look cool but its just easier.

[thunder_bird]

joeyDengler, on Jun 15 2005, 05:17 PM, said:

Yes as a bassist myself - i usually listen out for the bassline in songs and in Interpol there are plenty of beautiful basslines that i just love listening to and playing aswell. Yes Carlos does play alot like Peter Hook - they are both amazing bassists but the thing that bothers me - is the fact you think they wear their basses way too low - i wear my bass like that and i prefer it - i dont do it to look cool but its just easier.

Dude i was only joking. I also wear my bass really really low. Was just making a joke out of myself cos the rest of my band say i wear it too low.

[TheNew]

wickedcherub, on Jun 16 2005, 07:11 AM, said:

There was this article somewhere in the Article forum where Carlos was saying that Hook was *the* bassist.

Hmm. that contributed much.

Haha, not only that, but Peter Hook himself has defended Interpol off the JD-comparisions and stated that Interpol should be held by their own merit.

There are similarities - both provide a constantly moving undertone to the tracks, which drive forward the tune. Both bands, given their bassists, provide tight interplay by all members to create a tight, thorough, well produced sound.

[6-3-2]

I'd say there's an influence, Carlos has cited it himself. As far as bass playing in a song context though, Carlos plays the groove more often then he does melodic work, especially on Antics, and the opposite for Peter Hook. In addition, Carlos certainly plays some funky lines, which goes to his other influence John Taylor. In general Carlos takes a more rhythmic approach, while Peter Hook plays his bass more as a lead instrument.

[redchrist]

I always thought Carlos' playing was more similar to David J. of Bauhaus/Love and Rockets

[6-3-2]

I'd say in "Say Hello to the Angels" Carlos does a bit of a Andy Rourke style bassline, but that's the only case of influence I can see in his playing.

[TheScientist]

TheNew, on Jun 16 2005, 02:32 AM, said:

Haha, not only that, but Peter Hook himself has defended Interpol off the JD-comparisions and stated that Interpol should be held by their own merit.

Thanks Hooky! :P
TheNew: was this in an article somewhere? I've never come across Hooky saying that before.

[Cyber_Trance89]

I happend to know he does the METALLICA style. METAL <MSI>.. Even though they let him down -_-

[joeyDengler]

thunder_bird, on Jun 16 2005, 03:48 AM, said:

Dude i was only joking. I also wear my bass really really low. Was just making a joke out of myself cos the rest of my band say i wear it too low.

Well i apologize - its just i hate people who say that about bassists and reckon they should just be there in the background. But well done for the lowness of the bass. what bass have you got? i want a fender jazz bass because they are awesome sounding....and Carlos has one....

[TheNew]

For general conversation on individual bass playing, please take it to Non-Interpol general where a thread already exists.

Tthere is also a short general article on Hook and Interpol here: http://www.interpoln...2&hl=peter+hook

[muttleylover]

Let's just say better it's Hooky than that bloke from Level 42

HEE HEE HEE!

[thunder_bird]

joeyDengler, on Jul 14 2005, 03:48 PM, said:

Well i apologize - its just i hate people who say that about bassists and reckon they should just be there in the background. But well done for the lowness of the bass. what bass have you got? i want a fender jazz bass because they are awesome sounding....and Carlos has one....

i play a Tokai thunderbird bass. Hence the username lol. My friend has a black Jazz bass with a white scratch plate that she lets me borrow whenever i want tho lol :D

[Mysterious Traveller]

I don't hear any similarity between Mr. D and Peter Hook.

[Kaziu]

Peter Hook is 10 times the Bassist than Mr D will even be.