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Jealous because I can't operate pedals in my bare feet. Otherwise, technically brilliant tech-wise but I can't bear it to listen to. Also it's funny when that grungey boho look is matched with hundreds of pounds worth of gear. (Personally I only use that much equipment when wearing my Tom Ford suit of course).

Something you can easily play along to at home, and can find tab for guidance from the internet (although not as a crutch - learn to use your ears). My early playalong material included easy Zeppelin, the Police, Cream, Clapton, Hendrix, Black Crowes, motown/stax/etc classics, etc. Beware songs that were recorded slightly off concert pitch - I suspect Teenage Kicks might be one of these, could be wrong though (otherwise great suggestion)

Phil Collins and (among others) his Motown outing.

The movie's on at the Barbican during London Jazz festival. There are about as many seats as would fit in a typical Barbican 2-bed flat: http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/event-detail.asp?ID=18637

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442855896' post='2870048'] But, compared to a clean player like, say Al Di Meola, he is all over the place. [/quote] When you say "clean" do you mean acoustic btw?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442855896' post='2870048'] Siberian Khatru, parts of Relayer. He always sounds like he is playing one notch faster than he can and that it is all about to fall apart. Makes it edgy. Don't misinterpret me. I love most of his work and I think he is a highly underrated composer. But, compared to a clean player like, say Al Di Meola, he is all over the place. Hackett has some really clunky moments across the Genesis era and beyond but, again, I like his stuff (saw him at Reading in 1981 and somewhere else I can't remember). [/quote] Khatru goes on a bit for me but is generally ok, Relayer is my favourite Yes album. Funny old world music intit

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1442852137' post='2870007'] Now that's what it's all about. Pure dead brullyint! as they say in a big city in the west of Scotland. [/quote] Really? I can't get past the first chorus without lobbing heavy objects.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442833619' post='2869769'] Same with Steve Howe. Brilliant and crap at the same time. [/quote] Got any examples of this?

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1442837795' post='2869833'] I wish he would do more instrumental tunes. They were always the best bits from the past. I remember an interview talking of Dik Cadbury suggesting the dropping of lyrics on a couple of instrumentals cause they worked far better without words. I'm sure Spectral Mornings was one of them. Very individual player, no one else like him. [/quote] All in a good cause, so good on them, but otherwise... well you know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U49cwM7b1Wk

I avoided getting tickets to his upcoming shows on account of less than luke-warm reception to the new album. Then I saw that the setlist contains minimal Wolflight and a whole load of his solo material and Genesis material that got my thumbs up and wasn't covered by the Genesis Extended show I saw at Hammersmith last year (which was incredible, but didn't include any Wind & Wuthering material, a bit criminal that) Being already booked on the night of the London gig, I'm now signed up to the Basingstoke show. I never thought, etc Anyway here's the youtube trailer for the tour, with ample cringe moments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfYGQGkhiJs

Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th. http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y

I know a couple of non-musicians who aren't bothered about music. Can't think of musicians who don't though. Having said that, I used to work in Our Price records and the last thing I wanted to do when I got home was listen to music. Same feeling immediately after a gig as well to this day.

Great show at Usher Hall last night, sound was the best so far of the three gigs I've seen. (I had a quick hello with the soundman, and said well done on what must be a really hard show to balance what with the three drummers. he said "yeah this room's a bit live to be honest" - but that meant all the saxes and the bass were a lot better presented, bass and the lower saxes tended to mud out at previous shows)

Will the chap on the right stop fidgeting please. (I'm going to stand at the back next time)

[quote name='Left Foot' timestamp='1442059574' post='2864151'] What was the overall opinion of the interstella orbitor? [/quote] It had a couple of minutes from Juan very near the beginning of the talk. His general impression was mostly "this is kind of new and makes some pretty crazy sounds" which was agreed all round I think.

Hi, My jazz-rock band Velcro Pelmet are on at the Spectrumm Festival at Merton Abbey Mills, south-west London, tomorrow Saturday September 12th. We're on at 12.30pm til 2pm and there's loads going on the rest of the day and weekend as well. We'll be playing a selection from our usual repertoire of Miles, Billy Cobham, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, herbie Hancock and others from a similar stable. Festival details: http://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/arts/spectrummfestival.htm Merton Abbey Mills Info: http://www.mertonabbeymills.org.uk/ Velcro Pelmet event page etc: https://www.facebook.com/events/154508341556278/

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1441983594' post='2863544'] Popped into Wunjo's to have a chat just now, mentioned the pedals that most impressed me and ... they'd just taken delivery of a pre-owned Afterneath and stuck a price tag on it. Well it would have been downright rude not to buy it. As with all the best comedy, it's all in the timing. [/quote] Nice one! Now do the same with a Bit Commander and I'll meet you afterwards.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1441970442' post='2863348'] Warrington does not need to worry about barnets nowadays. If you want to look at barnets, look up the youtube version of the tune by Manhattan Transfer (the band features Wayne Johnson on guitar) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxIo6nrgVa4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=yxIo6nrgVa4[/url] [/quote] [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1441980478' post='2863511'] I seem to remember a youtube of Toto doing it live with Lee Sklar. Can't find it tho. Anyone? [/quote] That Man Tran version first appeared on their album "Extensions". Toto's David Hungate and Jeff Porcaro played on that version. Do I win today's bad jazz cover version trivia award?

My tops were the Bit Commander, Arpanoid, Organizer, with Hoof Reaper bubbling under (2x fuzz and an octaver)

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My band does the Weather Report "8.30" version. I've got a pretty good transcription if it's of interest. Kinda like this one[/font][/color] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqashW66D7o"]http://www.youtube....h?v=pqashW66D7o[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](ps that's not a jumper Peter Erskine's wearing, he is actually that hairy) [/font][/color]

That's my hair.

Couple from my phone...

I'll be changing my board name to Disaster Area from tomorrow. I'd have worn me slacks if I'd known I'd be sitting on the floor!

Hi! You've probably got loads of me then. (I started off on the floor, got cramp, sat behind Juan, realised everyone was filming/shooting me, moved off to the other side again)

I didn't get a name badge Awesome event though. Well done everyone!