jakenewmanbass

Erm... I know a ton of very good Leeds graduates, so what do you suggest I say here? Rein it in mate, it's quite wrong to condemn the entire place on the basis of a little bit of experience.

It just occurred to me that this conversation needs a few parameters in order to let 'each to his own' prevail. It depends very much on the extent to which music is a part of your life, and without prejudice that can be anything from a gig a month (or even just a rehearsal band for fun) right through to living and breathing music. I personally am somewhere near the extreme end, I can't go a day without listening intently or playing/studying some form of music and I listen to a very wide range of stuff and pride myself on being a very authentic player in a wide variety of styles which I do mainly by absorbing nuance to a degree that drives the people around me to distraction (read as play the same track for months at a time) Mine is just one example, many players who are heavily involved in the business will have their own bent, and there are degrees of seriousness, as I said, from that down to very casual involvement, and the best thing about music is that it's all valid and very personally defined which is why in my reckoning so many people are so passionate about music. Music is the best (Frank Zappa)

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='986762' date='Oct 13 2010, 11:27 AM']Pick with just your thumb and you too could become (arguably) the second most successful bassist in popular music too? That's not really what I'm saying Jake Just adding to the debate is all. The question is 'Is technique that important?'. Well for what? Playing the bass - no. Playing the bass with an increased technical ability - yes. To acheive success as a bass player - not necessarily. To avoid possible injury and negative long term health effects - definitely.[/quote] Point taken but I think you missed the key sentence in my thought which was "is for the individual to decide" Which I think brings our sentiments much closer.

My feeling is, why wouldn't you want to do something as well as you are able? So whether it's 'that important' is for the individual to decide, furthermore they will achieve accordingly... Citing examples of some of the instrument's greatest achievers to justify the lack of need for any particular discipline is, in my view, not helpful to the endeavours of the mortal.

I've met Judy several times on the circuit doing various shows on shared bills etc, a real great talent and a lovely lady too. And as has been said her daughter is great too.

Oh man I'm so sorry to hear this Clarky, I don't know anything about the appropriate medical care but I do know that playing DB requires fitness. Take it easy mate, no strain because what you do know will impact what you can do later. See what the doc says and then consider finding a an understanding dep... someone who understands your situation and is willing to help out.

Welcome Pete, lots of good guys and chat here, as you already seem to have enjoyed. Jake

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='985326' date='Oct 12 2010, 08:56 AM']What? Chamber maid?[/quote] I look fab in a pinny darling Sorry boys I've gone way OT here

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='985287' date='Oct 12 2010, 08:20 AM']What? Working at the docks?[/quote] Essentially yes, playing for the dignitaries at the naming ceremony which was conducted by HRH QE, 'twas the biggest jobsworth fest I've ever encountered. But we did have the pleasure of staying onboard the night before [attachment=61126:IMG_0249.JPG] Still sorry to have missed yet another bassday tho

While you were all there I was HERE: [attachment=61124:IMG_0251.JPG]

Hi Andy, I know someone that will have the fishman plat pro if you've still got it mate. I'll be in touch Jake

dang, I did a gig at Canterbury Cathedral last weekend. I do gig in Kent from time to time so a hook up is possible and I'm happy to do you both at once (what a stud )

[quote name='Bilbo' post='970791' date='Sep 28 2010, 03:38 PM']A classic. I think Israel Crosby is one of the unsung greats of jazz bass (not forgetting the fact that he has one of the collest names in Jazz)[/quote] Agree entirely. I think the ensemble playing on that album is second to none.

Ahmad Jamal Live at the Pershing.

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='970358' date='Sep 28 2010, 09:15 AM']1. Good Monitoring. 2. Reverb added at the desk.[/quote] A very big +1

The most common harmony line for one added voice is to sing a line on certain sections of a melody on the third above the melody. If you are a male voice singing with a high female you might find it useful to attempt to sing that as a sixth (which is what the third ends up as when dropped an octave) below the melody rather than a third above. There are some scale tones with which the third does not work so at that point you would either not sing, sing in unison (same note) or octave unison (same note an octave lower) or a fifth. Other scale tones are rarer and more difficult to pitch unless you are really good with your ears and voice (they can however be really beautiful so there's always something to aim for) I'm aware that this sounds quite technical but if you take time to understand each element of what I'm saying you'll find that it's basically a verbal explanation of what comes naturally anyway. It's just that understanding what you are doing properly will give you more success more of the time. I'm open to expanding any explanations with which you have trouble. As for pedals etc, I have no clue Good luck with it Jake

Thanks for the kind words... jbn4001. Wayne, nice one you'll have fun...

Also Clarky, if you're going to be gigging soon have a technique brush up lesson explaining your venture to your teacher and ask for some nice strength building exercises. You could make a huge difference to your strength in a month.

In short: Yes Front and Yes I have a platinum pro, and I especially like the phase switch which when playing in a loud band can allow you to get high volume with little or no feedback. It also has an XLR as well as jack output meaning you can send signal to both an amp and a PA. Another I've seen in action was a sansamp which seemed to have good Eq facilities I spoke to the guy using it (Tom Mason a very nice player) and he said it was great for getting rid of some of the less desirable frequencies. He was playing a rather nice bass too... I'm sure that played a big part.

It's this weekend folks and tickets are going fast, it's for a good cause and you get a chance to see me with a centre parting and monocle. I'm also now doing a number with Jonathon Groff from Glee...

Not a pain at all... thanks for pointing out it's [url="http://www.wiltons.org.uk/"]here[/url] 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB

[quote name='Adrenochrome' post='949247' date='Sep 8 2010, 11:03 AM']Maybe just list the venue, time, bands, ticket price etc in this thread?[/quote] Good thinking batman... Here Ya go... Elliot Davis and Anthony Drewe in association with Ellie Collyer-Bristow and Samuel Joseph present A Very Musical Evening In Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust Artists include: Jonathan Groff (Glee), Gareth Gates (Pop Idol/Les Mis), James Bourne (Busted/Loserville), Charlotte Riby, Emma Lindars & Portia Emare (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Stiles and Drewe, The Casablanca Steps, Lawrence Layton (C4’s Fear of Flying), Hannah Waddingham (Spamalot, Into The Woods), Roachford...plus other guests to be announced. Hosted by Aled Jones. Artist line up may be subject to change. All monies raised by this event will go towards TCT funding a TCT Trek Challenge. DATE: Sun 26th Sept TIME: 7pm (Bar and Food from 5.30pm) TICKETS: £30 (Unreserved seating) BOX OFFICE: 0207 702 2789 [url="http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=396827&interface"]http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb...7&interface[/url] Down an alley off a backstreet in Wapping you can find one of Victorian London’s architectural gems, Wilton’s, the world’s oldest working music hall. This atmospheric venue has played host to dramatic events for the last 150 years and it is here on Sunday 26th September that Aled Jones will host an outstanding evening of musical talent as various celebrity artists from the worlds of pop, jazz, musical theatre and comedy come together in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Every year 2000 teenagers in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. The units are dedicated areas for teenage patients, who are involved in their concept and creation. Medical facilities on the units are colourful and vibrant environments, equipped with computers, TVs, game consoles – designed to be places where friends and family feel comfortable to visit. Units cost over £2million each to build and Teenage Cancer Trust aims to complete at least 22 units in the UK so that every teenager and young adult with cancer in the UK has access to these facilities. www.teenagecancertrust.org/