Friday, April 4, 2025

38 thoughts on “Can Sting actually play bass?!

  • In a purely musical sense sting is THE perfect bass player. Perfect rhythm
    And pocket. Perfect intonation. He creates a foundation for all his songs and his parts are clever, musical, rhythmic and perfect for his songs

    And the fact that he can play them while singing his amazing melodies over the top is next level.

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  • He's a very competent bass player, but the Police lost me after their excellent debut. With each subsequent release, my go-to was: "Have you heard the new Police album? It really Stin(g)ks."
    PS. Anyone compared to Gene Simmons is a bass genius.

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  • He's a great bass player. What an absurd premise, no doubt intended to get video views. Just listen to anything on Regatta de Blanc. He sang while playing, too, which few bassists do.

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  • Fantastic bass player, invents very imaginative bass lines, sings at same time. Brilliant world class bassist.

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  • The 'Spirits In The Material World' bass line is one of my all-time favorites. ????????????

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  • Je vais l'écrire en français car Sting le parle, pas sûr que t'en fasses autant avec ta tête de cul. Avant de questionner les capacités de Sting, commences déjà par en écouter et essayes d'avoir sa carrière. T'as la belle vie dans ton studio fond vert à débiter des conneries sans fond pour faire des clicks clicks. Si j'avais les moyens je prendrais un vol pour venir te mettre une bonne tarte. Il ne restera rien de ta chaîne tu ne laissera aucune trace si ce n'est celle de ta raie. Sincères salutations, avec tout mon respect.

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  • HOW can this question even BE? Sting is not 'flashy', but his roots are in freakin' Jazz. On the other hand, singing and playing bass is kinda tricky. He's one of the most ingenious and creative bassist/singers around. And frankly, I really don't care if he's a nice chap or not.

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  • If you have a good background in music theory and you play the guitar well, then bass in no problem. I never found it any harder to sing playing bass than guitar, singing along actually helps keep the rhythm.

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  • Gene Simmons played "Going
    Blind," the bass riff and sang it. Any more questions? (I don't agree with everything Gene does or says, but he can walk out on bass guitar with intelligence)

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  • Never heard that one about Sting. Yeah, some are simple. But he is also singing while playing, like McCartney using simpler versions when singing. When I sing lead I opt for simpler grooves…wish I didnt have to, but hey.
    Love your playing, singing and multi-talent greatness Danny!

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  • K.I.S.S. = Keep It Simple Stupid.
    Or Knights In Satan's Service if Gene Simmons is involved and you're a uptight twat waffle

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  • He played upright in a jazz setting I believe. I don’t know how good he was but how many of you guys can do that?

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  • He played those articulate outta the box bass lines while singing and improvizing over it as well ????????

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