Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 I've been thinking about this setup a lot and can't get enough of the sound. It's such a fucking sweet idea, so let's get talkin' about it. Please only discuss bands who play it straight, I don't care if the band's only got 2 members if they play with a full band on record or with hired musicians on stage. To this end, a set up like The Yeah Yeah Yeahs is acceptable discussion, with the actual backline consisting of 2 members with a solo vocalist completing the lineup.Currently listening to Death From Above 1979, White Stripes and YYYs. Very fond of Mates Of State too, however checking out some Man Is The Bastard vids online, they seem to have 4 members in some of 'em whereas I always thought of them as a 2 piece.Anybody played in a band like this? What effects are needed to get a thick sound out of just one guitar or bass? Is it possible to do it on the cheap, without 2 amps, whammy pedals etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Two Gallantswww.myspace.com/twogallants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 *paging Mr Ely* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Anybody played in a band like this? What effects are needed to get a thick sound out of just one guitar or bass? Is it possible to do it on the cheap, without 2 amps, whammy pedals etc?Bastard Squad don't even bother with guitars: vocals, drums, and a ton of effects pedal feedback will do us just fine, ta.Carter USM circa 1992 are probably my two piece of choice, by the by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 And how the fuck could I forget Lightning Bolt, although it's slightly less interesting to hear such a noisy band with that setup. USAISAMONSTER's first LP is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Immortal Lee County Killers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepeep Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 godstomperblack keyslightning bolthellausaisamonsterchas n dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 John Otway & Wild Willie BarrattSimon & Garfunkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 i'm gonna download some tyrannosaurus rex and check them out. if i like it, i'll buy some of their records.How could i forget SUICIDE?!oh, and has anybody had a think about bass and guitar sounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 John Otway & Wild Willie BarrattSimon & Garfunkel2 GUITARISTS DON'T COUNT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 2 GUITARISTS DON'T COUNTI'm surrendering myself to the authorites as we speak.Wham...no wait, surely it must be bands where BOTH members contribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Ok, new rule. One of the members must be a drummer, or actively play with a drum machine/sampler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Arab Strap might count?Winnebago Deal too, although their newest stuff is pretty poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Ok, new rule. One of the members must be a drummer, or actively play with a drum machine/sampler.That narrows it down to just the White Stripes and bands no-one has heard of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 That narrows it down to just the White Stripes and bands no-one has heard of...Well there have been about 20 suggestions so far, and my purpose in starting this thread was to find out about more bands who are doing it, so it's more beneficial if I haven't heard of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Well there have been about 20 suggestions so far, and my purpose in starting this thread was to find out about more bands who are doing it, so it's more beneficial if I haven't heard of them before.OK, I'll behave :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78saab Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 matt & kim...!YouTube - MATT AND KIM - YEA YEAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingin' Ryan Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 black keysCorrect answer!They have a really big, raw sound and the drums have a quality natural sound aswell, I hate really crystal clear over-miced drum sounds. I want to hear every little crackle of the skins.I really, really like The Blow at the moment aswell. They're a two piece Pop/Indie/Electro affair, but I'm not sure what their live set-up is. There's live drums on the recordings, so I reckon they both just do a bit of everything.www.myspace.com/theblowus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 that fucking tank - www.myspace.com/landsandbodyused to hate em, but really into em nowadayshella - hella the bandwhen they were a two piece, absolutely amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 and there's also Gatechien www.myspace.com/gatechien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 i hope nobody mentions blood red shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Puerto Muerto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Blood Red Shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Ooh me meI would gladly offer my time to be involved in shennanigans like this...www.myspace.com/slutsoftrust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranzmute Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 the killskings of convenienceroyal trux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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