Dad3353

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499936575' post='3334586'] I referenced what IMO was a flawless performance. But that's not what the thread is about or my point... [/quote] Possibly, but topics evolve and spread out into other subjects. It's difficult (and often counter-productive...) to try limiting posts to just the one question or opinion. That's the way of forums in general.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499935039' post='3334559'] Oh yeah, I've heard about this stuff. However, I'm not clear on what Nancy's point is?... [/quote] His 'point', I think I'm right in expanding, is that some acts (DT being just one example...) have many followers who are very appreciative of their heroes, but equally very critical in their expectations. Other shows are more 'background music', in which the general 'ambience' is more important than the technical exactitude, as few, if any, are listening so intently to the band. That's not to say that the bands in question should play to a low(er...) standard, simply that the attention is different. You did this yourself, I believe, when watching the Frampton show; you were (unconsciously..?) listening out for errors, where your own audience were just dancing to your blues beat. I hope I've not betrayed his intentions here.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499933595' post='3334546'] What's Dream Theater? ... [/quote] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Theater"]Wikipedia: Dream Theatre ...[/url]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499890543' post='3334391']... Greg also got to where he is on the "hard work express"... [/quote] Nah, he went by coach.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1499886003' post='3334348'] [url="http://www.rossmartin.co.uk/penalties-a-compliance/compliance/1259-general-anti-abuse-rule-gaar-at-a-glance"]http://www.rossmarti...aar-at-a-glance[/url] [/quote] [url="http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/commentanalysis/ethicaleconomics/theukandtaxhavens.aspx"]The UK and Tax Havens ...[/url] [quote] ... [b] UK at the center [/b] [color=#4D4D4D][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] The Financial Secrecy Index shows that the United Kingdom is the most important global player in the financial secrecy world. While the UK itself ranks only in 21st place, it supports and partly controls a web of secrecy jurisdictions around the world, from the Cayman Islands and Bermuda to Jersey and Gibraltar. Had the entire British network been aggregated it would easily top the index, far above Switzerland.[/size][/font][/color][color=#4D4D4D][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] David Cameron recently told the House of Commons: “I do not think it is fair any longer to refer to any of the Overseas Territories or Crown Dependencies as tax havens. They have taken action to ensure that they have fair and open tax systems.”[/size][/font][/color][color=#4D4D4D][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] TJN’s research shows how baseless that claim is. While the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and some other British jurisdictions have recently curbed some secrecy offerings, others have expanded theirs. TJN assessed the territories across fifteen ‘secrecy indicators’ such as banking secrecy, publicly available company ownership, promotion of tax evasion and anti-money laundering. The table below shows the worst offenders.[/size][/font][/color][color=#4D4D4D][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] ...[/size][/font][/color][color=#4D4D4D][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] [/quote] (There's lots more...)[/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1499872064' post='3334224']...It happens. [/quote] Maybe it does, but I've never seen such an attitude, over several decades. Just sayin'.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1499870803' post='3334206'] FIFY. It's now being paid as the loopholes have been closed. [/quote] The Isle of Jersey, and several others, still have their 'special' position concerning taxes, I believe. It's maybe 'fixed' for Amazon etc (I'm not really convinced, as it happens...), but there are still gaping 'loopholes' for the fiscally astute to benefit from.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1499868067' post='3334173'] Still a drop in the ocean when compared to what G4S, Amazon and google etc don't pay. [/quote] Maybe, but that's looking over one's shoulder; there's principles involved, whoever the 'other crooks' are. On the other hand, it certainly makes [i]our [/i]option of not playing for payment much easier on the conscience, anyway..! TheTaxman is welcome to his share of nowt..!

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1499866695' post='3334157'] Indeed. The report this morning suggested that this 'gig economy' is worth in the region of £6 billion a year. I'm not sure if that was 6 billion total turnover or a potential £6 billion in lost taxes. Makes you think either way. [/quote] Lost tax revenue was how I understood it

[quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1499863446' post='3334129']... If it makes money its a taxable endeavour. If it makes a loss its a hobby. [/quote] So by that token, running 'Soundcloud' would be a hobby, then..?

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1499833450' post='3333899']... shame we can't read your band's name on the shirt though, kinda defeats the purpose no?... [/quote] T'would seem that they don't have Specsavers Down Under. Looks to be perfectly readable to my old eyes.

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499793820' post='3333673'] I will not live this whole time [/quote] Rubbish..! At ten hours a day, that's only three years..!

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1499793274' post='3333667'] Unless of course the instrument doesn't sell... [/quote] ... but which case could be esteemed to be covered by the 20% of all the successful sales. Just sayin'.

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499792842' post='3333662'] So, I'll never be a good bass player?!? Perhaps, a mediocre bass player is the maximum I can reach [/quote] Some folks never reach even [i]that [/i]standard, despite starting from a [i]much [/i]earlier age. Don't ask how I know this.

[quote name='mr.noisy' timestamp='1499599609' post='3332411']... Thank you Dad3353, it looks like I will have enough work for a long time with this book and I think that is what I really wanted, and I am sure that I will be able to apply what I will learn from that into my needs. [/quote] My usual words of encouragement apply, to this as with so many endeavours... It's the first forty years that are the worst, after which things sometimes tend to get (slightly...) better. Have fun.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1499791900' post='3333649'] Due to weather, I thought I'd see what I could do in 2 1/2 hours... [/quote] We'll have to hope for another hour or so of similar weather, so that you can sort out the mix, and get it right. ...

[quote name='pnunes76' timestamp='1499780576' post='3333552'] Yes, I portuguese. [/quote] ... and lives in Portugal.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1499777305' post='3333515'] I had to look up what "autodidact" meant... [/quote] Ha..! That's a word I learned all by myself..!

[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1499773671' post='3333481'] You don't say where you are... [/quote] He's already mentioned Portugal, I believe.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1499673165' post='3332797']... I remember something where they were comparing themselves to The Beatles or something like that. So, they were off my radar from jump... [/quote] Why would that be..? Don't you [i]like [/i]the Beatles..?

I've had close calls at festivals concerning the band's sound guy; here's an anecdote posted before ... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264458-hopeless-live-sound-all-the-gear-no-idea/page__view__findpost__p__2804776"]Keziah Jones at 3 Elephants summer festival ...[/url] 'Substances' (sometimes liquid...) can be responsible for much, I'd say.

I've not listened to this , but many are able to distinguish Chopin after just a few bars; even the great JJ Cale could sound a bit 'samey' at times. I'll not go down the old 'AC/DC' path, nor ZZ Top, though.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1499714781' post='3333125']...If you're interested in them at all... [/quote] My good lady has much patience and understanding, but where £30-odd quid for a software suite passes, bigger bucks would cause a bit more than friction, I'm afraid. I content myself with the thought that, in my case at least, it's not the resources available that inspiration, nor higher quality execution; bits of string and oodles of patience bring as good a result as I'm capable of in any case. Just as well I'm 'skint', though, or I'd need to build another extension..!

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1499715021' post='3333128']... That old rack synth module sounds interesting! Ever thought of sampling the sounds from it? [/quote] A project for a long winter, I suppose; I'll put it on my 'To do' list...