Bilbo

Same here. I came to playing properly after I had started work and I have never had enough confidence in my music activities to consider going pro. I was primarily concerned about the lack of financial security that freelancing represented. Looks like I was right. For me, the downside of the lockdown is not financial but the lack of gigs has robbed me of a 'safe place' to spend time and to make my contribution. I have had to find other outlets for that but, no, there has been no hardship for me. My pay has gone up actually and my overheads down. I do feel guilty when I hear the stories.

😀 The website got 684 hits on Friday.

\New bass transcription on the Bilbo's Bass Bites webiste. 'And So To F' from the 1979 Brand X album 'Product'. A Phil Collins composition (he used to do it on his own tours) it'smain riff is in syncopated 9:8 which is weird on paper but, once you get it under your fingers, it is not too difficult. Link to the website - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/and-so-to-f-brand-x/

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/heart-of-the-sunrise-yes/ Also on there are South Side Of The Sky, Close To The Edge (Yes, all of it), Onward, Circus of Heaven, You By My Side (off ish Out of Water), Long Distanced, Roundabout and Your Move from I've Seen All Good People.

Allegedly. JA denies it as does V. The story is the V loaned J a synth. In truth, I don't really care 😃

I love the fact that he did it all himself. I really do think JA is a musical genius.

I love the Todmobile version. No need to choose. They are both superb.

Huge Yes fan to Drama. They lost me at 90125 and I never came back. By then, I was more a fan of Bruford and Brand X and off to Jazz heaven. I love Jon Anderson'Olias, Song of Seven and Animation albums but think FOOW is overrated. There are transcriptions off a few tunes off Fragile and the whole of CTTE on my website https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/ There is even one off FOOW.

New transcription of Steve Swallow's solo on the tune 'Alfie' from the 2004 John Scofield Trio cd 'En Route'. An absolute exquisite solo where Swallow effective duets with himself using the tried and tested 'question and answer' approach with himself!! Link to the Bilbo's Bass Bites website. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/alfie-john-scofield-trio/

😀Well spotted, Dave. I didn't know what DF looked like so I thought I would have a look at videos of the track and screwed up. Will have another try.

Here are the links to the latest transcriptions on Bilbo's Bass Bites Lunar Sea - Camel - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/lunar-sea-camel/ Aubade (melody) - Soft Machine - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/aubade-soft-machine/ The Flattery Stakes - Greenslade - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-flattery-stakes-greenslade/ Waltz For A Fallen Idol - Greenslade - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/waltz-for-a-fallen-idol-greenslade/ Catalan - Greenslade - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/catalan-greenslade/ In These Shoes - Kirsty Macoll - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/in-these-show-kirsty-maccoll/ Dark Eyed Tango - Al Dimeola - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/dark-eye-tango-al-dimeola/ Chasin 'The Voodoo - Al Dimeola - https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/chasin-the-voodoo-al-dimeola/

3:4, 4:4, 5:8 and 6:8. Easy peasy 😄

Have finished Lunar Sea, Dave. Will post tomorrow. That brings back memories. I used to love that album. .

Got it this time. Watch this space.

Can you try again, Dave? The contact button wasn't working but it has now been fixed.

Todays' transcription, posted on Bilbo's Bass Bites at www.bilbosbassbites.co.uk and linked below, features Steve Swallow's on chorus solo from the tune 'Shoe Dog' of the John Scofield Trio CD 'This Meets That'. An easy read once you get past the 8va element. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/shoe-dog-john-scofield-trio/

Right. I have now uploaded most of the stuff from the archive. Still have to upload the seven pieces mentioned above and one or two of the old ones (the Coltrane Love Supreme charts for one) but we are pretty much there. I won't post the charts on here in future, just links to the website. Remember, it's all free and I am just putting up stuff I like rather than anything with a commercial bent. You won't see any slapping or tapping on there as I can't be bothered with it 😉

Good idea. I currently have 7 more I haven't yet posted anywhere. Will let you know when they are on the website. 😊 They are Aubade - Soft Machine The Flattery Stakes - Greenslade Waltz For A Fallen Idol - Greenslade Catalan - Greenslade In These Shoes - Kirsty Macoll Dark Eyed Tango - Al Dimeola Chasin 'The Voodoo - Al Dimeola

This gets easier. I just knocked out a transcription of Anthony Jackson's part to Chasin' the Voodoo by Al DiMeola in about 25 minutes. 😀

Simple question, guys. My transcription website is now up and running but I am getting abut 400 hits a week here. Do you want me to keep posting new transcriptions on here or are you happy to go to the site. Happy either way. 😊

Just knocked out two more Greenslade transcriptions 😊

It worked yesterday. Try Facebook page of Marc Cecil drummer. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158303971992777&id=589927776

For anyone interested. Free online workshop. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1729155650559171&id=345115895629827

Thanks, Chris. I will return the courtesy when I get to a links page. 😊

Here we go, folks. I have uploaded about 40 transcriptions (all ones you have seen already) and have another 70 odd to go so bear with but I thought there was enough on there for folk to start to have a look. Let me know what you think. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/