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I've done plenty of recording, band work and other session stuff and try to avoid the copy/paste scenario absolutely wherever possible. If it's a session restricted by time and/or budget, it might prove necessary and I guess that's ok. But it can sound too obvious depending on the part.

+1 to both the above.

Hey, I needed to get together a set-list of Motown songs. Thanks, Bilbo!

[quote name='Phaedrus' post='647763' date='Nov 6 2009, 11:11 PM']My mate's been banging on about them for a couple of years. I really like "Am I Wry? No", but never paid much heed beyond that. But we went to see them live the other night and I was blown away by so many different things, not least the attention to bass - the basslines were really melodic, the bass tone was fantastic, the bass was quite promonent in the mix. The band generally are all really musical - lots of melodies, both vocal and instrumental. At one point I wondered if Yes or Genesis would even be able to sound as complex and tight (and I'm quite a Yes & Genesis fan). I've hit youtube to find anyone doing a decent cover of the bassline for Am I Wry? No, but there doesn't seem to be anything. Might do one myself if I can get time to nail the line . . . If you haven't checked Mew out yet, they're pretty good anyway and on bass value alone they're well worth a listen. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-S0qJS9mG4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-S0qJS9mG4[/url] Mark[/quote] Thanks for that! I'd not heard Mew before but I have to say I'll be checking them out further.

[quote name='Tait' post='647616' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:22 PM']i miss that beast! fancy giving it to me mate? i have a twix in my college bag, it might be a little squished up, but it'll taste alright. want a trade? [/quote] I'll see tait's Twix and raise it a Mars bar and a large packet of Jelly Beans! Nice bass bb, love that neck. Out of interest, what DSLR did your Dad go for?

[quote name='ali63' post='646715' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:30 PM']I can remember when the only bass magazine you could buy was American. It was full of issues and articles that where irrelevant to me as an English/ British bassist. I bought the guitarist magazines for the one or two pages of bass trivia! If you think BGM is not worth supporting then that is your choice you are under no obligation to buy it, but when it's no longer there I'm sure there will be tread after thread on these pages bemoaning the lack of a magazine that relates to us IMHO. People will be people and find interest in different things/ issues (thankfully) so not everybodys taste will be catered for. Buy it and get what you can from it!![/quote] +1

Nice one, B5! Nathan East is The Man and one of my all-time fave bass players (along with Mr Levin ). Patti Ballinas is a pretty decent singer too as well as a rather tasty drummer!

[quote name='pete.young' post='644675' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:24 PM']You might be able to waltz to them, but these two : The Beatles - Norwegian Wood Leo Sayer - When I Need You Are definitely 6/8 , even if the former was incorrectly published as a 3/4 ![/quote] I realize, strictly speaking, that waltz time is 3/4. Mind you, I don't think the couples who requested my band play the above songs were particularly bothered whether they were dancing to a 3/4 or 6/8 time sig. As far as they were concerned, and as you intimated in your comment above, they were able to waltz to them! [quote name='jakesbass' post='644908' date='Nov 4 2009, 12:52 AM']moon river is the nicest waltz written.[/quote] Oops, I can't believe I forgot Moon River... doh!

If you're playing to a mixed age group... Waltzes: The Beatles - Norwegian Wood Debbie Boone - You Light Up My Life Commodores - Three Times A Lady Doris Day - Que Sera Sera Leo Sayer - When I Need You Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now -- and there's always -- Brand X - Euthanasia Waltz Quicksteps: The Cure - The Lovecats Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' Billie Jo Spears - Blanket On The Ground (segue's nicely into 'Hello Mary Lou')

Doc, I have to ask -- any chance of a pic of the new 'Ray? The Vigier does look cool too, btw.

I'd intended going to this, provided nothing came up.... Curses -- something has come up! Got a band rehearsal (pffft, what do they know about Bass Days?! ) Oh well, maybe next time? To those who are going, have a great day and I look forward to seeing any photos here after the event.

Redundancy and illness actually led to my going full-time as a musician about 18 years ago. It's been a real rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs, but I love music (mine and others) and am grateful for the opportunity to do something I love -- and even get paid for it! I would also echo many of the sentiments that have been previously mentioned. To me, being 'professional' has always been as much an attitude and state of mind regardless of whether someone is a full-time musician or playing for fun at the weekend. In that regard, I've certainly worked with so-called 'amateur' and 'semi-pro' musicians who were definitely more 'pro' than some so-called 'professionals' I've worked with!

[quote name='tauzero' post='637890' date='Oct 27 2009, 02:46 PM']... by someone who was keen to sell you a new wireless unit and wouldn't mind lying to do so? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=10362"]Thread on wireless licensing issues[/url][/quote] Hmmm, looks that way. Still, I ended up buying a replacement unit elsewhere anyway. Thanks for the link to the 'Licensing' thread.

I realize I'm just slightly too late but would still like to register my interest just in case by chance another sub turns up or becomes available. [Just noticed the time for my post. Did someone forget to put the BassChat clock back? ]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='636880' date='Oct 26 2009, 02:38 PM'][url="http://theband.hiof.no/albums/rco_all_stars_live_lhs.html"]Here's the live CD[/url]... it's a magnificent Duck-fest...[/quote] Thanks WoT - one to add to the collection!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='636662' date='Oct 26 2009, 08:10 AM']What? It's fantastic! That line-up is the nucleus of the Blues Brothers Band.. great record. Have you heard the Live CD that came out a few years ago? Brilliant...[/quote] You know what, WoT, you're absolutely right! The passage of time is such that I hadn't actually played the album for some time. Listening back now, I will humbly retract my "far from the best..." comment! If anything it has improved with age (...wish I could say the same!! ).

Band fan here, too. I still have my original vinyl set of "The Last Waltz" (plus the DVD of course). While on the subject, I have a pretty rare US import 3-LP set which I wonder if anyone else might own or have seen. I bought this around 1972/73 and it includes The Bands' own "Music From Big Pink" plus the first album by Quicksilver Messenger Service together with the Steve Miller Band (1st album). Also another original piece of vinyl in the collection is "Levon Helm and The RCO All-Stars": Far from the best of Band-related albums, though not too bad, I had to have it for the line-up alone: (image from the Edsel CD re-issue)

Yep, that's one seriously nice looking bass. The matching pickup covers really set it off. Your patience has definitely been well rewarded!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='634775' date='Oct 23 2009, 07:21 PM']Website has been swapped, just lots of editing and expanding for me to do now. Good idea about the press area, will put one of those together! Alex[/quote] Ah, that's more like it, Alex! Good job, bmd...

Well, sorry if this goes against the trend here, but for the most part I've had pretty good experience of these clip-on tuners. I've used them mostly for my acoustic instruments (classical guitar, acoustic bass guitar, etc) as the direct connection is a whole lot better, but they've worked just as well with electric instruments including low B on the bass. For any tuner, make sure you 'clear' the previous tuned note before going on to the next one. I will say that there are some cheaper bits of crap out there but there's some pretty decent stuff too. Check out the Intelli-Touch brand. For the best of both worlds, I bought one of these off ebay which will work with any tuner (in my case, a little Boss TU-80) -- job done! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400001966735"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=400001966735[/url]

In your original post, there's one positive element -- the metalhead drummer in your main band. I'm just wondering if you are able to contact him and see if he might be up for doing something different -- perhaps form a new band with you, or the two of you maybe go out as 'rhythm section for hire'. If he's not been around for 5 weeks, could be he's pee'd off with things too and looking elsewhere. Just a thought. Failing that, I'd say that it sounds like you certainly need a change because your current situation seems like it will just perpetuate negativity and resentment. I really do wish you well and hope you find what you're looking for.

It does seem a mite high-priced. Here's an all-original '72 Jazz at Guitar Avenue priced at £2995.

Might be better to say which titles/tabs in particular you're after. Any BC'ers that do happen to have the required tabs could reply/PM accordingly. Or a BC'er with the time and ability may take it on...?