spectoremg

Very very sad, particularly after reading these messages. And I echo the sentiment in the first post - he always seemed a very gentle man. Genius. Innovator. Legend.

I'll probably always have lingering GAS for a Kubicki Factor.

[attachment=209260:_DSC5126_Fotor.jpg] Bass face!

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1452380018' post='2949519] On a similar theme I always liked Curt Smith's playing in Tears For Fears but he stood aside to allow Pino to do his thing on Badman's Song for the sake of the track. [/quote]That album's credits reads like a rock family tree!

IIRC JT took delivery of Bernard's Stingray after his death didn't he?

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1452350195' post='2949154'] I think Duran Duran used to play up to that 'can barely play their instruments' image a bit. I remember an interview with Simon le Bon years ago where he said none of them could play when they started. I think it might of been them (or possibly another 80s band?) who claimed that they learnt their first three chords from a magazine article on how to be a rock star. Either they were overstating their complete beginner status or they got a lot better at their instruments very quickly. [/quote]Andy Taylor was no slouch on the guitar either. However I've yet to be convinced that Nick Rhodes has ever plugged his Jupiter 8 in!

Looks like he's about to become a single cut whore too. I felt bad enough about the six string range back in the day. Please Stuart, NO!

http://www.timlafave.com/ This guy gets the bass credit. Wot no Gail Ann Dorsey/Tony Levin?

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1452338440' post='2948977'] If that's the genuine track from Rio then it's John Taylor. 100% In a previous life I was once in a band signed to Duran Durans' managers' publishing company (Tritec) so know a bit of the background of what went on in those early days. The John Taylor/Bernard Edwards thing often comes up due to the recording of the Power Station album and the documentary of the making of the album showing John being coached (produced) by Bernard Edwards - "Ha, JT can't play, it was Bernard wot dun it.. etc." which is nonsense. A number of the 80s pop acts were terrific players - Duran, Culture Club, Nick Kershaw, Kajagoogoo to name but a few - but were/are scrutinised to the point of disbelieving they were actually any good because guys who make pop records can't play, right? Wrong. [/quote]Many thanks for your informed reply. There were some great players around in those days.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1452339208' post='2948985'] It`s amazing how gnarly/middy/gainy it is in isolation, and yet how warm but clean it comes across in the mix. [/quote]I find that with isolated bass track - maybe they lose something in translation. The James Jamerson one doing the rounds last year was the same.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_%26_Mercy_(film) This was Mark Kermode's video of the week on this week's review. And it was Carole Kaye on some of the later Beach Boys tracks - IIRC Good Vibrations had three bass tracks layered on it.

ps. I've never had any reason to doubt it's John either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr3HCNIgv40 I personally love the bass on this album and was pleased to see this posted on FB this morning. However, a comment's been left doubting JT's authorship of it. Does anyone have reason to believe it wasn't him?

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1452243509' post='2947888'] I'm guessing the 5-pin DIN connector is not a midi output. [/quote]Or they pioneered the synth bass?

Let's play Name That Pub!

Priceless.

[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1452024789' post='2945698'] Having said that, I couldn't see whether he had fitted the steering wheel from a cruise liner to make it easier for plumbers or builders with big hands to drive. [/quote]PMSL!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1452027951' post='2945745'] It's an alternative name for Crack Converters. [/quote]

Six days left - I don't hold out much hope of that sale actually happening.

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1451840653' post='2943892'] I have more than a slight issue with "artists" who prostitute themselves from company to company, Gear that was the Dogs whatsits last week can't just become stttty* gear the next week. [/quote]This was my first thought. Remember the days when you had to buy your own gear Richard? Clearly not.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1451938678' post='2944855'] I went for an audition after being sent a setlist of sixteen songs. I had learned all sixteen. 'Did you get the setlist?' 'Yes, I learned all those.' 'Oh, OK ....... we only know four of them..' They really only knew three and I didn't get the job. [/quote]This effing grips my sh1t! On more than one occasion I've taken the trouble to learn songs, turned up and the band barely know them!

As a result of two eBay timewasters in a row this is still hanging around taking up space. Free to the first person who can pick it up sharpish. [attachment=208597:IMG_3853.JPG]

Do eBay have a psychiatry/psychology team?

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1451509236' post='2941164'] Fender headstocks should have hazard warning lights on them. More suitable for paddling a canoe. I much prefer a tidy little 2+2 headstock. [/quote]

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1451257650' post='2939193'] You're right, quick check of Heroes from the same gig and she is back on bass. [/quote]I'm pretty sure Gail slaps, but I've seen them switch for this track before (the one he did for the BBC). You're right though - fun bass part.