Dad3353

I'm the opposite, regarding double-pedal drumming. Used tastefully (read 'sparingly...), it's very effective, but 'blast beats' do nothing for me, except maybe get me to turn it off. I've not a long list of drummers expert in this (naturally, as that's what I don't listen to..!), but there are top folks such as Weckl, or Bozio (there are many others...) that get my attention when they dabble in this Dark Art. I do have a double pedal on my kit; I use it maybe twice in a typical set, rather as a suspense-building crescendo (think timpani rolls...) than as a beat in itself. In fact, at my last job, I had a double pedal under my desk, and spent the 'working' day exercising, but basically as muscle and reflex builder rather than as a musical instrument. As with much else, 'Less Is More', I reckon.

He read somewhere that 'modeling' guitars were where it's at. They're definitely dummy pick-ups, though.

I don't drive fast, and, for medical reasons, I'm not an 'adrenalin' bod; when driving long distances this is the sort of thing I'd be listening to ...

Didn't he hear the door-bell..? ... ... (Sorry. )

Conversely, I'd never heard of The Chameleons, Comsat Angels or House of Love until you brought them forward (assuming that that's not the same 'Les Caméléons' that we crossed paths with in a past touring life...)

Bof. I can't say I've ever noticed the fellow (yes, I was there at the time...).

'S'what comes of being 'picky', though, isn't it..? It's fine when the choices and opportunities are there, but becomes a bit 'painted into a corner' when the wheels stop turning. If there's only a few, limited situations that float your boat, get the work in in practising and learning, and wait for the golden opportunity to knock on your door, or start hustling to make it happen. It's not the easy route, though, so be prepared for either lowering your expectations (although that doesn't sound likely, given your stance...), or a struggle to meet all criteria. Go for the recording and take it from there, and use the occasion to strike up new acquaintances, open up the 'networking'. I hope it all works out, and BC is always here for ranting, kudos, jokes and (sometimes stale...) advice. Other than that : welcome back.

+1 ^^

Seems armless enough.

Here's the Spoiler with the Composers, for those struggling for the last couple of faces ...

Aha..! Two more (Boy George and that Somerville fellow...)

Assuming that that's him in the corner (well, nearly...), only one, I'm afraid. Not his name; just the band's name (or did I dream that..?). Any better luck with this lot ..?

I can't think of any valid reason for objecting to the taking of photos, especially if you're showing an interest in buying it. Such a refusal, without acceptable motivation, would make me assume the worst; that there's maybe something fishy going on, and I'd back away. Next time you're passing that way, ask the bloke; he should say 'Yes', especially if it helps identification. Just my tuppence-worth...

Old posts refreshed (but there's a lot of dross in there, so not as useful as it could have been. A pity, that. ...)

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My interest in chart music has yet to be aroused, so there's little point in me even trying to guess any of whatever is on offer here. No cigar for me, then, but as I don't smoke... ...

It doesn't necessarily follow that 'new' or 'inventive' ways of playing a bass are good, although they can, all, be tried at least. It may produce some kind of music when attacked with a blow-torch, or dragged across the stage by the jack lead, but I doubt that these extremes would catch on and become mainstream. I'm not suggesting that there's no merit whatever in 'slap'n'tickle' or whatever, but I certainly don't rate novelty over standard playing styles. I saw a TV spot once, quite a while back, whereby two reggae top knobs were being 'showcased'. The drummer (maybe Sly Dunbar..? I forget...) started tapping on the bass strings with his sticks. Very novel, and both had wide smiles, but it was an awful racket, for nothing. Original (at the time...), but of no further interest. Just sayin'.

On A Bicycle Built For Two - Nat King Cole

'S a shame; I like drums, I do.

I'll be brief.

Paul..? Did you say Paul..? That Paul..? Ooo, I must have a bid; I've got almost all of his records..!

The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart (It's a newspaper thing...)

It's definitely bettah. (The mix, I mean; what else..?)