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[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1492695546' post='3282431'] I re recorded the bass and re mastered the song (see the link above) tried to get the best balance, and NO I won`t turn the bass down anymore, I am a bass player and this is a bass forum [/quote] Don't mind me, I'm a drummer and I like to hear a nice, clear bass drum..! It's a shame, as what I hear is a fine composition, well played, but truly spoiled by that infernal 'clucking', as if someone is going 'Tut..! Tut..!' over the 'hard' passage. Still, as I said before, if that's your 'style', that's your 'style'. Don't mind me; I'm a drummer.

I can't remember ever having bought a 'download', but have often enough bought a CD, either at a gig, or having heard a U-tube or the like. I've even bought a couple after recommendation through Basschat..! It's true, of course, that I'm old, so a physical medium is much preferred (harder to misplace, despite my eternal managing of my hard disks contents..! ).

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1492666081' post='3282055']... You either have to double your cabbage... [/quote]

I'll stave off the temptation to add another pun in this topic.

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1492644048' post='3282023']... Enjoy... [/quote] And enjoy I did..! Well played, decently composed and arranged, cleanly recorded; what's not to like..? I liked the staggered intro, followed by a riff suitable for 'looping' [i]à la [/i]Ed Sheeran, with a free-floating melody layered on top. Maybe a smidgen crowded towards the end..? Particular kudos for the drums; excellent. Thanks for sharing; any more to come..? As for the question: I've not done much, so far, today, but there's still time, isn't there..?

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1492641888' post='3282006']... So again, my question is, [b]Am I wrong to in wanting to learn the set/songs properly? [/b] [/quote] No, indeed you're not, but you are wrong in expecting them all to have the same goals/standards/motivation as yourself. They have, apparently, different ambitions; either accept that, or cut your losses and find like-minded folks to play with. Either choice is fine; it's your call.

[quote name='Rocker' timestamp='1492616353' post='3281676'] My experience with Bass and Guitar instruction book is not good. My eyesight is poor and trying to read tab is difficult. I get round this by scanning the book to a file which I can enlarge on the screen. Like golf, I think it is difficult to learn how to play bass from a book. If one exists, I have not found it yet... [/quote] This method uses very little tab; indeed, not much at all that needs 'reading' music. Much use is made of helpful diagrams; the author has faith in 'shapes' as being a good way of getting the message across. In that sense, it's a method quite different (but complementary...) to other approaches. It may not work for everyone, of course, but is easy to assimilate, just the same.

[quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1492602036' post='3281518']... Has anyone used this or have any thoughts they'd care to share on it?... [/quote] I've got this, amongst many other bass methods, and found it to be very useful, over a long period. Maybe best if studied progressively from the very beginning, and advancing in order, step by step. Some initial knowledge is required, which an intermediate, autodidact bass player would probably have. Especially useful studied in conjunction with other methods, I'd say, such as the Hal Leonard bass method. The book's a 'keeper'; don't expect to absorb all of it just be flicking through. Some (agreeable...) effort is required of the student, but results follow on. Recommended.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1492603273' post='3281536']...That clicking must be me playing bass hard? [/quote] Well, if that's part of your technique and playing style, I suppose there's not much to be done. Maybe others would care to comment..? After all, I'm only a drummer.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1492586636' post='3281332'] In my case it is the bass. Or is it because I want the bass to be heard? Or is it because I'm a bass player. ...are you saying my cymbals are loud?... [/quote] S'easy, really, just play a track that you know and like, in the same genre as your compo, and at the same volume level. Adjust the bass (or middle, or treble...) to match what the reference track sounds like and you're good..! Cymbals..? There are cymbals in there..? I hear a faint 'crash' now and again, so I'd reckon they're mixed about right..! On the other hand, there's a horrible clicking sound spoiling the mix, and I'd add that the bass drum is a tad 'woolly' to me. No big deal, but that clicking is damned irritating. Certainly not voluntary; what is it, making that racket..?

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1492555134' post='3281256']...I think I would get cold feet every time [/quote] There's an easy solution to that ...

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1492552023' post='3281232']...I really enjoyed this... [/quote] Me too, muchly. Good Stuff, I'll gladly listen to that again (and again, and again...).

[quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1492530089' post='3280985'] ...some sort of druidic magic i reckon ! [/quote]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1492447596' post='3280319'] I haven't listened to it, or read the comments about it, but I just wanted to say how wonderful it was. [/quote] (Although I have to thank you for commenting, at least...)

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1492437675' post='3280206'] Fair play, was a wonderful imitation of poor Jazz - that's a compliment if you know what I mean? Shame the drums weren't as real and live as the other samples. You need to get on the kit [/quote] Cheers, and I'll take almost anything as a compliment, these days..! As for sitting behind the kit: would that I could..! Ops to be programmed for next month, then we'll see, but I'm now quite rusty. Not that that'll show... Thanks for the comments, compliment or not.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1492434318' post='3280176'] Very well constructed - would not have worked out the secret. Sorry, despite it being both clever and artistically sound I didn't enjoy it at all [/quote] Sorry about that. I'm not blessed with good taste, so can't really judge whether stuff will please or not, although I do try, honest..! Thanks for commenting, of course.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1492432899' post='3280161']... it never offered me a 'pay off' or a resolution... [/quote] Yes, that's one of the 'downsides' to playing 'open-ended' funky stuff that could (and sometimes does..!) go on all night. It's basically just riffing over E minor; I could pop a 'finishing off' couple of bars, I suppose. It doesn't 'go anywhere', I'll agree. That's what I'll find in next week's lesson, maybe..? Took a while..? Not really; just two evening of nowt on 'telly, as usual. Into the small hours, just the same, on both nights. Many thanks for listening, and doubly so for commenting; much appreciated. Apologies for the irritation suffered. Calamine lotion may help to reduce the urge to scratch..?

[quote name='Biglump' timestamp='1492426115' post='3280106']... So what is a fairly standard, 'standard' for Morris dancing?... [/quote] Choose from here..? [url="https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/morris/music/abclib.html"]Library of Morris Tunes ...[/url] That's your week-end sorted, then, eh..? Here's one, chosen at random... [quote][color=#000000]%abc[/color] X:1 T:Blue Bells of Scotland M:4/4 C: S:Seabright N: A:Adderbury O:English R:Reel %P:Ch.(AB)$^7$B P:A.(AB)7B K:G I:speed 400 P:A % |: d2 | g4 f2 e2 | d4 e2 fg | B2 B2 c2 A2 | G6 :| w: Oh where and oh where has my_ high- land lad-die gone? w: He's gone to the war with his_ bright red knick-ers on! P:B dc | B2 G2 B2 d2 | g2 g2 e2 fg | f2 d2 e2 ^c2 | d4 e2 \ f2 | g2 g2 f2 e2 | d2 d2 e2 fg | B2 B2 c2 A2 | G6 || [/quote]

Good afternoon... Here's a track I've just finished... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/because-i-can"]Because I Can ...[/url] Comments welcome, both positive and (slightly...) less so. Just for fun, of course. Enjoy.

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1492424376' post='3280071'] how so? two cabs in series implies from head into one cab then another cable out of that into the other cab connecting in parallel would need a y split cable i.e from head signal split into both cabs at the same time [/quote] It's not the cabs that count, it's the electrical connection between the speakers. Most amps, and many cabs, have two outputs, wired in parallel. Connecting a 4 ohm cab to each of these would, indeed, give a 2 ohm load to the amp, whether using the amp connectors or the cab connectors (ie: daisy-chained...). However, with the use of a specially-cabled series box connected to the amp, the cabs (and thus their speakers...) can be made to be electrically in series, showing a 8 ohm load to the amp. It's not that common, but has no danger to the amp. The solution will work just fine, and the overall sound will be fuller, and so seem slightly louder.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1492417457' post='3279982']...It's a nightmare to mix and master I must admit. Mine sounds good on my headphones but not the best on speakers. [/quote] I've said it before, but it might be worth repeating... One can mix with even very modest gear (although there are limits, of course..!) if one uses known pieces from one's own repertoire as reference for the sound one is trying to achieve. A comparison between a 'pro' mix and the 'work in progress' can be made; any lack of fidelity will be common to the two, and so has little effect. I have to admit to having very dodgy ears (wot wiv bein' old an' all...), but use this method to check my efforts. Usually, I find that if I can hear the cymbals, they're too loud..! Just sayin'; hope this helps...

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1492075913' post='3277655']...I have a Zoom H4, will that be ok with reaper? [/quote] In short: Yes.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1492006091' post='3277114']...unless you are intending to go out a buy a couple of huge orchestral libraries and run 50+ tracks of that with multiple instance of convolution reverb plug-ins, anything with an i5 processor, SSD drive, and at least 16GB of RAM should do. [/quote] +1, my system is less 'speced' even than this, and I've plenty of power to spare. More is nice, maybe, but a poor return on expenditure, in my opinion.

[size=4][quote name='project_c' timestamp='1491917846' post='3276450']...but it's a thread aimed directly at "Thundercat fans"... [/quote][/size] [size=4]I was replying, conversationally, to the remark that '...[/size][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][size=4][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]generations have their own interpretations of music....'; that's part of how forums work, by having subject evolve in many different directions. Still, if we're to be excluded from contribution, I'll keep quiet in here, now. Sorry for having woken anyone. [/font][/color][/size]