jakenewmanbass

I've got a '78 Jazz and it sounds great and plays very nicely, I doubt though that all basses from that year would Someone made the point that skills had improved in instrument building. I'm not sure I agree, I think standards in all mass production have steadily declined since the concept first appeared and Fender are certainly no exception to that, obviously specialised manufacturers have improved.... Thats why I've also got an Alembic, it is a very hard wearing, over engineered tool that can fit very well and perform to a very high standard in any situation which for a gigging and recording pro is essential.

[quote name='obbm' post='488394' date='May 15 2009, 12:05 AM']Doing what you want to do should have zero detrimental effect. I had an Alembic F1X in a rack which was plugged into a rear mounted power strip. The rear on/off was left on permanently and came on whenever I plugged the power strip in. It's not like a valve power amp that has separate switches for the heaters and the HT, there is just the one switch which does everything. They are proven good old fashioned technology.[/quote] Cheers Obbm, it's kind of what I thought but wanted to be sure. Thanks Jake

[quote name='silddx' post='488305' date='May 14 2009, 10:35 PM']It really is a very good recording. I've had some live desk stuff of ours and been amazed at the quality. Hope you got my email, looking forward to hearing from you. BTW, I just got back from purgatory, don't EVER go to Blackpool, it's 'orrible [/quote] He He don't I know it I was working there one summer season for six months behind Joe Pasquale and the twins from neighbours (they were all great) but Blackpool is a shithole. Got the email cheers, be in touch asap

Dimbo question here for you lot that are wire headed nerkoids. The switch on my Alembic pre amp is so far into the back of my 19" rack that it's a real pain to reach it. (the amp is only about 6 inches deep) It is a valve pre and I've always assumed that the switch inside would cut the power supply in some way that is acceptable to the electronics (I assume cos knowledge on this is not in my possesion) is switching off at the mains (whilst leaving the on/off switch in the on position) a bad idea as per my assumption or does that method of cutting the power supply effectively do the same as the on/off switch? I would be most grateful to hear some informed opinion on this. Cheers Jake

[quote name='urb' post='488211' date='May 14 2009, 08:02 PM']the guy is an amazing musician first and a great bassist second - whether you like ALL of his musical output or not there's no denying the fact that he is one of the most accomplished and complete bassists on the planet.[/quote] Unquestionably accurate Mike.

[quote name='Faithless' post='488196' date='May 14 2009, 07:26 PM']Oh, Jake, I wasn't actually talking about those, who [i]start [/i]threads like this, indeed, I'm more about those, who [i]reply [/i]to it.. And, usually, it's not the new membs, that do it, as we see.. You got my mind.[/quote] I see your point, and yes you are quite right.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='488216' date='May 14 2009, 08:15 PM']I prefer the original to be honest. There I go again bagging on cover versions... [/quote] At least you have a sense of humour

[quote name='silddx' post='488117' date='May 14 2009, 05:46 PM']It's an extremely good recording, I actually like it better than the studio version. Very tight but I have to agree with The Funk about the drummer's performance. He was possibly playing it safe if he is new to the outfit. Yamit's voice is more expressive to my mind than the studio recording. I think this sort of music lends itself better to high quality live recordings tbh. That your Alembic? Sounds lovely, very open and damn growly.[/quote] Thanks Mate Interesting... the studio version was me on Cahon as well as upright bass (and other bits of percussion) I find the high quality reference interesting as this was off the desk no treatment or mastering, it's just been normalised to go to disk. This is pretty much a collective arrangement although Yamit is responsible for all the vocals. BTW I'm waiting to hear back about a few rehearsals before I pass some dates your way Edit: Oh, and yes it's the Alembic, It's a joy to play and it sounds 'kin great doesn't it

[quote name='Faithless' post='488178' date='May 14 2009, 07:06 PM']People, AREN'T YOU TIRED OF THIS?[/quote] You assume that everyone has read the same threads as you and that there are never any new members, if you accept those two observations you have an answer...

[quote name='rslaing' post='487818' date='May 14 2009, 12:55 PM']He certainly does not play like this when in a group scenario - how could he? He plays some mean jazz (yep - even 4 to the bar), and in spite of my not liking the huge majority of what he does, I appreciate his skills and abilities and don't think there is anyone to match him in the technical arena.[/quote] I'm sure you're right and there is no doubt he can play. I think thats the problem with rapid media, we tend to make our minds up too easily (Imean me of course) [quote name='rslaing' post='487818' date='May 14 2009, 12:55 PM']But I prefer to listen to Ron Carter and Steve Swallow[/quote] So do I.

Whether you like his output or not you have to admit he has a monstrous feel, it's to die for. I don't like some of the material but I would guess he wouldn't like some of mine I thought the other guy (Serino) has great facility but has chosen (in those videos at least) all the elements of bass playing that I don't like and cobbled them together in one fretw***ing festival extraordinot. Edit a little note to the OP, I agree with some of the other posts that it's prob a good idea to be a little less caustic when others don't like what you do, it's pointless, we all are interested in different things and we pretty much tolerate one anothers views here, two reasons why this is a great place!!

[quote name='bassace' post='486791' date='May 13 2009, 12:01 PM']Our own PA is not really up to taking a bass feed, which is a pity. My advice to any double bass player is to keep a mic handy then if you have a PA opportunity plug it straight into the desk and let the sound man sort it out. No more compromises with DIs.[/quote] Thats very interesting Bassace, I often do PA supported gigs, might think about that. Jake

Alembic and Fender, Alembic does everything and the Jazz has great balls

[quote name='Golchen' post='486397' date='May 12 2009, 09:25 PM']Nice function band you have there![/quote] Cheers (and to all the others) It's not my band, we are all freelancers. Some great players go through that band, in that clip is me, Jonny Boston-Sax, Pat Illingworth-drums, Christian Vaughn (Johnny Vaughns' cousin) piano, and the guy with the camera Oscar himself (real name Simon) he sings, plays flugel and banjo. He's a great guy and it's generally a cracking play.

[quote name='urb' post='483470' date='May 9 2009, 12:43 AM']I think Mr Funk has done all the crit work necessary on this - I just wanted to say how much I dug both the groove and the vocals and that was some lovely/tasteful/musical bass playing sir - keep at it I'm sure this lot can only get better - nice overall vibe - but perhaps a little more energy wouldn't hurt - I guess that's easy to remedy. Also depends if you are having a good gig or not...! I know with my own bands sometimes things go bad/or sound bad due to venue, personal things like being tired etc - and it does affect the music. Anyway really good stuff - post more things you are doing - it's good to hear some souly funk grooves around these parts (as well as all the solo-noodle bass stuff!) Mike[/quote] Thanks Mike, we do put a bit more energy in to some of the tunes, bv singers do some dancing etc but yeah got to keep the vibe up I agree. That is one of the slower more soulful grooves though. Cheers Jake

I couldn't resist posting this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5XW8J1hvJE"]function bass face[/url] I now understand why people think I look unhappy Truth is can't think and smile at the same time, bass is a bit quiet cos it's a mobile phone video.

As far as I know that bit of information is for broadcast news items and has to be under a certain length to qualify. I am not aware of any rule that suggests that you can infringe copyright in small bits and get away with it, although as its on myspace it's only joining ranks of others doing the same with whole songs, doesn't make it right but means you're unlikely to be pulled up for it. PS, just because I'm not aware of it doesn't mean it's not true, maybe Clarky (being a PRS bod) could shed some light.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='485087' date='May 11 2009, 02:26 PM']Your job is to make the singer/frontline players sound good. Most rhythmic juggling doesn't do that and,if you over egg it, you won't get called back for more gigs.[/quote] As is this ^^

[quote name='XB26354' post='485463' date='May 11 2009, 11:54 PM']+1, at Basstech 15 years ago Paul Scott (a very fine electric and upright bass player) told us to play straight quarter notes and only allowed one deviation for every 5 years we'd been playing. It took me 10 years to realise what he was on about! Also playing "4" walking bass lines with just one plucking finger (usually index) helps to sound more even - try it on an electric bass - unless you have amazingly even technique it makes your lines bounce better. Finally do your practising with a metronome on beats 2 and 4 - swings much better! [/quote] This ^^ is such good advice that I wouldn't change a word of it, and would endorse it unreservedly.

[quote name='AM1' post='485638' date='May 12 2009, 09:42 AM']For all this holier than thou nonsense here about not giving free lessons - I've taught plenty of people plenty of skills that I'm qualified to teach, over the years, at no charge.[/quote] I hope you're not including me in that.... I think asking a favour should carry with it a perfectly reasonable acceptance of refusal. You're hardly ingratiating yourself by calling people knobs, and if you're going to take umbrage ("holier than thou?") at refusal then I don't really think you have a place asking. I get the feeling OTPJ knows you as, lucky for you because if your language and attitude here was all that you were being judged on I would be doubtful you'd get anyone to talk to let alone give you tuition. You note that I refer to your online persona. I don't know you and don't wish to judge your daily countenance, I hope you understand that I'm trying to let you know how (I, at least) feel you come across. If you don't care about that then you're certainly not deserving of favour.

[quote name='WarPig' post='485440' date='May 11 2009, 11:22 PM']I got myself a stagg EDB the other month, ive played it quite abit but think i could use some real instruction. Is there anyone avaliable?[/quote] I'm 65 miles away (so prob a bit far) although pookus (basschatter) came for 1 lesson from Faversham. There are some guys in east London I think CHRKelly is there, also trinity college is there so probably a few players in that area.

[quote name='AM1' post='484711' date='May 11 2009, 12:02 AM']In true cheapskate style, I'm looking for some freebie bass lessons.[/quote] I really have sympathy for your lack of funds situation but... At risk of pointing out the obvious, it's a bit like asking a taxi driver for a free ride, the guys really good enough to offer you some proper, experienced, useful tuition will generally be trying to make a living out of music (me included) pointers and posting on here are fine (and I've relayed tons of stuff) but there is nothing like a face to face.

[quote name='leschirons' post='484260' date='May 10 2009, 12:26 PM']Have to agree with that 100% It seems to me (apart from classical music) that "jazz" is the only music that people try to analyse and that in it'self tends to distance people, like it's some sort of secret that's only available to a selected few.[/quote] Is it not legitimate however small in number for some people to be mentally switched on/interested by music? In my mind it's every bit as valid as wanting to dance , cry, have sex, clean the house, or drive to. just because you feel distanced by peoples inclination to 'analyse' music does not mean that [i]they[/i] are limiting its' availability to a 'selected few'. Surely by your choosing not to indulge, those paramaeters are in fact defined by you. not the participants?

I agree to a certain extent with BBC, I am in some of my life a jazz bassist, and I find that many of my colleagues in that world do f*** all for themselves in terms of making the music worth something to the listener, contemporary british jazz in many cases (not all) is very far up it's own arse and the purveyors, often led to think they are worth something by attracting arts funding instead of actually appealing to listeners, actually sneer at, and look down on music and audiences alike. I have heard many examples of british jazz that is so riven with these qualities that to me it sounds like and I would call it total sh*t, and I've been playing jazz for nearly 20 yrs, I won't name names as that is pointless and subject to taste, needless to say there are some really good purveyors of modern Jazz in the UK, a couple of my faves are Kenny Wheeler, Django bates, Iain Ballamy, John Taylor, Mike Walker (to name a few) there are more but sadly they are swamped by the endless miles of sh*te.

[quote name='rslaing' post='481827' date='May 7 2009, 12:20 PM']The type of music that survives the course has never been commercially successful, at least not to the degree of Girls Aloud and the like. But it has and will survive.[/quote] Kind of Blue has sold a few copies and is still very popular. err and it was a bit good too