What happened!!! I used to think you were sooooo good

[corbro007]

Are there people in your life whom you looked up to, that inspired you to play the bass when you first started (the nonprofessionals, locals, etcs) whom you admired and wanted to be like and emulated.  And then you would try to get pointers from or ask advice and they brushed you off many times.  But you ignored it moved on, practiced and practiced and perfected your craft.  Moved to a big city and learned from some REAL professionals that mentored and developed you, taught you things that you never knew existed on the Bass.  Then you landed a job playing bass full time at a church that depends on your talents and your start gigging with some very known groups that gives you exposure on national level.  But then on your off time you go back to where your were raised to visit family and you run into that old friend that invited you to one of the local gospel festivals at a local church and they ask you to play and you play.  But you see that guy that long time ago that you used think was the great bass player of all time.  And he gets up to play and he is still playing the same thing that you thought was so great 10 years earlier.  And you are saying to yourself "wow this guy really sucks!!!""i can't believe i thought this was good" but then its your time to play and your basslines rocks the house everybody's jaws drop because they don't know any better and that guy comes up to you and ask how you do some of those things and you tell him even though years before he just brush you off numerous times not even acknowledging your existence.  Yeah that happened to me last year and it felt so good to brag on how I progressed and know they wanted me to show them stuff....but I only showed him what he already knew.  And that ain't the kicker...the guy that invited me whom played guitar told me to turn my bass down so that I would stop out shining him....LoL....it really made me laugh that these country guys would do that to me.....Who else had something like this happen....SHARE the story!!!!!

[cleveakabig]

Are there people in your life whom you looked up to, that inspired you to play the bass when you first started (the nonprofessionals, locals, etcs) whom you admired and wanted to be like and emulated.  And then you would try to get pointers from or ask advice and they brushed you off many times.  But you ignored it moved on, practiced and practiced and perfected your craft.  Moved to a big city and learned from some REAL professionals that mentored and developed you, taught you things that you never knew existed on the Bass.  Then you landed a job playing bass full time at a church that depends on your talents and your start gigging with some very known groups that gives you exposure on national level.  But then on your off time you go back to where your were raised to visit family and you run into that old friend that invited you to one of the local gospel festivals at a local church and they ask you to play and you play.  But you see that guy that long time ago that you used think was the great bass player of all time.  And he gets up to play and he is still playing the same thing that you thought was so great 10 years earlier.  And you are saying to yourself "wow this guy really sucks!!!""i can't believe i thought this was good" but then its your time to play and your basslines rocks the house everybody's jaws drop because they don't know any better and that guy comes up to you and ask how you do some of those things and you tell him even though years before he just brush you off numerous times not even acknowledging your existence.  Yeah that happened to me last year and it felt so good to brag on how I progressed and know they wanted me to show them stuff....but I only showed him what he already knew.  And that ain't the kicker...the guy that invited me whom played guitar told me to turn my bass down so that I would stop out shining him....LoL....it really made me laugh that these country guys would do that to me.....Who else had something like this happen....SHARE the story!!!!!

This is the works of the devil in you. What going to happen is this, you almighty now and putting down others. You think your bass playing rock.
But all bass players are not the same.
I can do stuff on bass you can't you can do stuff on bass I can't and so on.
We play Our own way and style.
But back to you now and your question. The devil will cause this to happen. He will let you think you're all of that and a bowl of sugar.

To build and hype you,then somehow he will fix it where someone better come alone. Then to top it off be a 5 year old kid. This will break your Spirit and by doing this.
YOu may stop going to church while you 're in shock,and he can work on you EVEN more.

But Many around here I bet thought they were the STUFF also until that video of that One handed guy kicking our tails showed up.
PEACE & GOD BLESS

[MikeGee]

:oops:  :oops:  :oops:  :lol:  8O  

[uriahsmusic]

..ya see...I know I'm good...but I dont tell anyone...cuz ya never know who will walk in the room behind you!.....

[corbro007]

ok...maybe your not understanding my point....and maybe I didn't express it enough in word....the only point that I'm making is that there are people who play for the benefit of lifting ones spirit, the opportunity of being able to play or for the money.  And that there are fans of musicans that look up to them and seek at the very least an acknowledgement of their existence.  I guess that negative energy that was once placed upon me resulted in a passion bound musician.  I personally know with others it has an adverse effect that can discourage someone from continuing what they really want to pursue.  And come on man you know goodness well if someone used to dog you on your playing and shun you, you know you'll be more than obliged to showcase your talent in front of them.  There is no evil spirit present just an eager person that wants to validate and showcase his talents for the benefit of uplifting the spirt of the Holy ghost in ones life.  I know there are people out there that are better than me and younger talent that can out play me, I'm no one special and never claimed it.  I'm just pointing out that there are people that think that they are special and that their "Bass" don't stink and they are the ones need a reality check and some prayer in their life....and by the way my bass DO rock!!! I ain't got no shame....but yeah that one handed guy put me back in line real quick.  I'm gonna see if i can isolate my hand to play only one on the bass....

[djgroovin]

corbro...I'm sure it felt good.  I'm looking forward to my "arrival" as a musician.  Just remember to stay humble and God will continue to bless you.  No stories...Yet.

[corbro007]

It felt really good just for the simple fact he made fun of me as a teenager and this was a grow man at the time.  And now its a different story.  The problem is people do not know how to stay humble and there are issues that come back and bite us if we are not.....

[Miss_V]

corbro007-

"there are people that think that they are special and that their "Bass" don't stink "

That is funny :lol: I've never heard that, I may have to use it if you don't mind :wink:

[corbro007]

actually i just made it up as I was typing it...but feel free to use it...now that i re-read it, it is kind of funny..

[browntree]

In all we do, we must stay humble.  
You commented
"And come on man you know goodness well if someone used to dog you on your playing and shun you, you know you'll be more than obliged to showcase your talent in front of them."
Actually I try to play the same no matter who I'm in front of.  I've been around people making fun of groups and musicians, but I don't feel I have anything to prove to them anyways.  It's a constant battle reminding yourself that it's not what others do, but what you do.  When we get into a habit of comparring ourselves to others sometimes it can skew things (especially spititually).  

Be proud of your abilities, but be prouder that God allowed you the increase.
Sometimes the only difference between you and the next man is grace and mercy...

God Bless

[mr_layback]

I read and understand your point of view.  Once we get out of our "circle" and branch out into other musical experiences, you do get a new understanding of your instrument.  I just recommend you be humble and always help others, even if they shrugged you off in the past.  I think we all have that inner pride in our personal growth. Thats great, but keep it in perspective.  

[cleveakabig]

It felt really good just for the simple fact he made fun of me as a teenager and this was a grow man at the time.  And now its a different story.  The problem is people do not know how to stay humble and there are issues that come back and bite us if we are not.....

Well you need to say thanks to him not put him down. Because what if he did not do what you said he done then, what if he have helped you then?

Will you run here today and make tis thread baout how he suck and you rocks?
Well whenever the devil leave you alone and yoru head clears,you will see that was a blessing the way that happen then.

Because that made you a better bass player today.

By the way how about a recording of your playing. I like to hear how ell you rock for myself

[corbro007]

God continues to bless me no matter what torment or struggle he puts me through and he gave me the mentality to overcome any obstacle no matter how tall or wide.  He made me the way he made me for a reason.  That guy could have helped and made me suck just like he did and I would've still got through because of my persistence toward longevity and perseverence.  I thank the Lord everyday for all he has done and allowed me to see. I thank him for the gifts that he has embedded in me.  So don't come at me like the devil has clouded my mind, my heart nor my mind is weak and devil know that there is a force of Jesus Christ that is worth reckoning with inside of me.  This thread is to highlights peoples testimonies in how they overcame the odds, how they did the inevitable, and how they overturned the democracy and single themselves out as an individual.  That is my only intent in this thread.  But there are some I guess that can't handle what the truth "really" is.  Now there are some that want me to record something to prove "how I rock" the Bass.  I'm not highlighting how well I sound, I'm just showcasing what some doubted and how easily through the grace of God that I or you can be triumphant.  Being humble isn't always sitting back and subordinately stepping back from others.  Its about standing strong to your beliefs while maintaining regards to boastfulness and ego.  If anyone reads too much into my intent, I'm so sorry maybe I should have re-worded it a little....God Bless

[cleveakabig]

God continues to bless me no matter what torment or struggle he puts me through and he gave me the mentality to overcome any obstacle no matter how tall or wide.  He made me the way he made me for a reason.  That guy could have helped and made me suck just like he did and I would've still got through because of my persistence toward longevity and perseverence.  I thank the Lord everyday for all he has done and allowed me to see. I thank him for the gifts that he has embedded in me.  So don't come at me like the devil has clouded my mind, my heart nor my mind is weak and devil know that there is a force of Jesus Christ that is worth reckoning with inside of me.  This thread is to highlights peoples testimonies in how they overcame the odds, how they did the inevitable, and how they overturned the democracy and single themselves out as an individual.  That is my only intent in this thread.  But there are some I guess that can't handle what the truth "really" is.  Now there are some that want me to record something to prove "how I rock" the Bass.  I'm not highlighting how well I sound, I'm just showcasing what some doubted and how easily through the grace of God that I or you can be triumphant.  Being humble isn't always sitting back and subordinately stepping back from others.  Its about standing strong to your beliefs while maintaining regards to boastfulness and ego.  If anyone reads too much into my intent, I'm so sorry maybe I should have re-worded it a little....God Bless

Yes I ask to hear you play. But to prove you can play but to learn from you in my way. Of asking, Im a new to bass I even got a few recordings around here. And I know I SUCK right now

[cleveakabig]

God continues to bless me no matter what torment or struggle he puts me through and he gave me the mentality to overcome any obstacle no matter how tall or wide.  He made me the way he made me for a reason.  That guy could have helped and made me suck just like he did and I would've still got through because of my persistence toward longevity and perseverence.  I thank the Lord everyday for all he has done and allowed me to see. I thank him for the gifts that he has embedded in me.  So don't come at me like the devil has clouded my mind, my heart nor my mind is weak and devil know that there is a force of Jesus Christ that is worth reckoning with inside of me.  This thread is to highlights peoples testimonies in how they overcame the odds, how they did the inevitable, and how they overturned the democracy and single themselves out as an individual.  That is my only intent in this thread.  But there are some I guess that can't handle what the truth "really" is.  Now there are some that want me to record something to prove "how I rock" the Bass.  I'm not highlighting how well I sound, I'm just showcasing what some doubted and how easily through the grace of God that I or you can be triumphant.  Being humble isn't always sitting back and subordinately stepping back from others.  Its about standing strong to your beliefs while maintaining regards to boastfulness and ego.  If anyone reads too much into my intent, I'm so sorry maybe I should have re-worded it a little....God Bless

Yes I ask to hear you play. But to prove you can play but to learn from you in my way. Of asking, Im a new to bass I even got a few recordings around here. And I know I SUCK right now

here is me playing to prove how much I suck only been playing for about a few month when I recorded this clip
http://www.learngospelmusic.com/users/cleveakabig/me%20playing%20bass.mp3

[Spiritfingers]

STOP SAYING YOU SUCK...(and yes I'm yelling)

Dude...you have what you say and if you want to get better, than you'll stop saying you suck.


To my boy who started this topic.  I'm sorry but it shouldn't have fealt good when you mopped your teacher up because the truth is, you should surpass whoever brought you up.  It's as if you were surprise that you were better.  The point being is I understand that you were trying to learn it was hurtful that these guys didn't give you the time of day when you were trying to come up...but let me teach you an important lesson about life, not just about playing bass.

Matthew 16:  When Jesus asked the disciples who do men say, I the son of man am.  And some said John, some Elijah some said whatever(paraphrasing)  and Peter got it righ and said that though are the Christ the some of the living God and Jesus was like good Peter and he blessed him and said upon this rock I will build my church.  The rock was the revelation of who JESUS is and that what the church should be built on...But I will go further and say, that's what our lives should be built on the revelation of who Jesus Christ is.  

My Point:  Build you ministry on JESUS CHRIST not on other people failures.  Basically you sound as if you're using this brothers misfortune to make you self look better.  That's sinking sand bro and it might be stable for a second but eventually it'll crumble.  

BTW:  When we have BassOff, you should enter and I promise you, it might not be me but it's some brothers who play on this website that will make you humble real fast.


Love,
FINGAZ

[monique201284]

Are there people in your life whom you looked up to, that inspired you to play the bass when you first started (the nonprofessionals, locals, etcs) whom you admired and wanted to be like and emulated.  And then you would try to get pointers from or ask advice and they brushed you off many times.  But you ignored it moved on, practiced and practiced and perfected your craft.  Moved to a big city and learned from some REAL professionals that mentored and developed you, taught you things that you never knew existed on the Bass.  Then you landed a job playing bass full time at a church that depends on your talents and your start gigging with some very known groups that gives you exposure on national level.  But then on your off time you go back to where your were raised to visit family and you run into that old friend that invited you to one of the local gospel festivals at a local church and they ask you to play and you play.  But you see that guy that long time ago that you used think was the great bass player of all time.  And he gets up to play and he is still playing the same thing that you thought was so great 10 years earlier.  And you are saying to yourself "wow this guy really sucks!!!""i can't believe i thought this was good" but then its your time to play and your basslines rocks the house everybody's jaws drop because they don't know any better and that guy comes up to you and ask how you do some of those things and you tell him even though years before he just brush you off numerous times not even acknowledging your existence.  Yeah that happened to me last year and it felt so good to brag on how I progressed and know they wanted me to show them stuff....but I only showed him what he already knew.  And that ain't the kicker...the guy that invited me whom played guitar told me to turn my bass down so that I would stop out shining him....LoL....it really made me laugh that these country guys would do that to me.....Who else had something like this happen....SHARE the story!!!!!

I'm glad that you made wonderful progress on the bass over the years. But be careful not to have too much self confidence because the Bible says that, "Pride goes before destruction."

[monique201284]

STOP SAYING YOU SUCK...(and yes I'm yelling)

Dude...you have what you say and if you want to get better, than you'll stop saying you suck.


To my boy who started this topic.  I'm sorry but it shouldn't have fealt good when you mopped your teacher up because the truth is, you should surpass whoever brought you up.  It's as if you were surprise that you were better.  The point being is I understand that you were trying to learn it was hurtful that these guys didn't give you the time of day when you were trying to come up...but let me teach you an important lesson about life, not just about playing bass.

Matthew 16:  When Jesus asked the disciples who do men say, I the son of man am.  And some said John, some Elijah some said whatever(paraphrasing)  and Peter got it righ and said that though are the Christ the some of the living God and Jesus was like good Peter and he blessed him and said upon this rock I will build my church.  The rock was the revelation of who JESUS is and that what the church should be built on...But I will go further and say, that's what our lives should be built on the revelation of who Jesus Christ is.  

My Point:  Build you ministry on JESUS CHRIST not on other people failures.  Basically you sound as if you're using this brothers misfortune to make you self look better.  That's sinking sand bro and it might be stable for a second but eventually it'll crumble.  

BTW:  When we have BassOff, you should enter and I promise you, it might not be me but it's some brothers who play on this website that will make you humble real fast.


Love,
FINGAZ

I agree with you!!! This was wonderfully stated.

[4hisglory]

I think that some folks are 'completely' mis-understanding what corbro007 is saying.  

I've been play the keybaord for about a yeah..and the bass only a few months, but in the year I've been playing, people I thought were the best in the world, doesn't seem all that good anymore because I see that they are doing the exact same thing they did one year ago.  So I undersand what corbro007 is saying.

[Spiritfingers]

Preeshaidit...I just speak on what I live and what I've been through...Everybody does this.  We have Pastor's whose whole ministry is about what the denomination that came from doesn't do or does do(if that makes since).  I'm all about the body of Christ growing up until full stature of the measure of Christ and we need to get a revalation of JESUS CHRIST...me too!

FINGAZ