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  1. SteveK
    I've got a lot of respect for the man as an artist, producer, arranger etc. But, IMO, this article does him no favours! Seems it's in our DNA that the older we get, the grumpier we get... at least, some of us! Quincy Jones interview There's a link to the original Vulture interview.
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    Too many of us are obsessive about gear and looking for that elusive tone/sound. If the money spent on gear were directed towards decent lessons then that tone/sound may be more easily achieved.
  3. SteveK
    I'm the proud owner of a late 70s SB1000. They are fabulous instruments to play and far from budget quality. However, they are not the most versatile of basses. The narrow neck and string spacing makes "slapping" rather tricky... If that's your bag! Had to replace the pickup a couple of years ago.
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    Eh?

    SteveK replied to Dan Dare's topic in General Discussion

    Surely, there's got to be more to this story than is being reported? On the surface, it appears that the mother in question is a bit of a chancer.
  5. SteveK
    I'm interested in your comment - Are you saying that his performance demonstrates that he is "full of himself"? Or, are you saying that Buddy Rich's reputation lessens your appreciation of him as a musician?
  6. SteveK
    PHENOMENAL! Nowt else to be said, really!
  7. SteveK
    But some things are more important than others. A potential buyer will have made his mind up as to whether a particular bass is for him, long before he reaches for his stopwatch to time the length of sustain. Many bass players used to rave about the sustain on those carbon graphite basses that were all the rage in the 80s. My feeling was, "So what!" They may have all the sustain in the world but they sound friggin' horrible.
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    Assuming that we're talking about half decent instruments that are, at least, reasonably set up... There's definitely far too much emphasis placed on sustain. There are way more important things to consider when deciding on a bass.
  9. SteveK
    You have to remember that this was essentially a live gig in front of a live audience. The overplaying (really?) mentioned in this thread will hopefully add to the vibe/excitement for those at the gig. Having done many live TV shows over the years, I know that Nile and the band will be aware that the show is also being broadcast in to millions of homes and will possibly reign it in a little. To "stretch out" and fail at a live gig is one thing, but to "stretch out" and fail while being listened to/watched in HiFi by people in the comfort of their own homes is another. Sadly, I think it's probably a sign of the times that the term "busy" could be applied to Chic/Nile Rogers NYE show.
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    And, of course, if make a goof you can just look at your crib sheet in disgust, tut, and raise your eyes in a kind of, "Well, that's what's written here" kind of way.
  11. SteveK
    Why, thank you kind sir! Alas, the answer is clearly... no!
  12. SteveK
    Not by me, you wouldn't!
  13. SteveK
    You've clearly Googled me "middle aged"?? You're too kind!
  14. SteveK
    These bands will spend months doing photo shoots for a tour, working on and approving stage sets for the tour, finding musicians, rehearsing lighting cues, rehearsing costume changes etc... You know what's coming, don't you?
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    OK, I'll make an allowance for those in bands that play 2 day sets. Don't think that applies to Elton John, ELO and The Stones though
  16. SteveK
    The only time a music stand on stage is acceptable is if you're part of an orchestra or called to dep at the last minute. There really is no excuse for the likes of The Stones, ELO, Elton John etc. - Just LEARN THE F*****' SONG!!
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    Used to like this line when it first came out, and briefly incorporated it into my practice regime. I always assumed that an open D was used (must have seen it on TOTP). However, I made it my duty to learn it with a fretted D (A string), enabling me to play that riff, and any similar riffs in any key.
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    There are some very good FOH engineers out there that can work miracles in the most challenging of venues. I would never do a show with the assumption that the audience can't hear the subtleties of my playing (not that I have a reputation for subtlety, you understand ) I assume that every miss-plucked and miss-fretted note will be spoken about by every audience member who will immediately call their friends and family, laughing about it as they leave the venue. Most likely, if I thought that the song required it.
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    Probably not advisable as your everyday technique, but it can subtley change the tone. More importantly, It can change your approach/attitude to what you're playing.
  20. SteveK
    I think you have to move that bit of info from your "my opinion" folder, to the "MOST DEFINITELY, FACT" folder. 't'as always been so!
  21. SteveK
    Curious to know which of Lennon's songs you consider "shocking". EDIT: Actually, forget that! I've reread your post and realise that it's not worth bothering with.
  22. SteveK
    There is negligible difference in tone between open or fingered note. The reason to avoid open strings is when it comes to transposing: Far easier to transpose a riff/lick/line etc if all notes are fingered.
  23. SteveK
    One of the UK's top drummers, dear friend and band-mate (sadly passed away earlier this year) couldn't drive! When you've made a name for yourself it's easier: Producers, bands, fellow musicians etc are far more accommodating. They will hire a kit, or arrange transport for yourself and kit. I often wondered how he managed before he had made his name. He did lose one or two gigs through lack of transport.
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    Give me an average band attempting to be a little different and original over a regular covers band, any day of the week! If you're happy forever doing birthdays, weddings and bar mitzvahs, and aspire to nothing else, then playing covers in the time honoured tradition is fine! But personally, I wouldn't pay good money to see/hear it.
  25. SteveK
    "Less is More", It's a nice sounding phrase, and can be a handy phrase to roll out when creatively stumped! Less is More... of what? Notes per verse/chorus? Assuming that most of us are mere mortal musicians and not genii bass players that can create killer bass lines on the fly, then, I would suggest that "More" time/imagination/experience/talent etc applied might actually be... "More"(?)
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