Sonic_Groove

[quote name='flyfisher' post='935947' date='Aug 25 2010, 01:46 PM']The Beatles - Taxman [/quote] Cor you see what they've done there? They've nicked the Jam's Start! B

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='935734' date='Aug 25 2010, 10:46 AM']What do basschatters think of this? Personally, I like Percy Jones' work with Brian Eno, but on checking this out, I just don't like it.[/quote] I can appreciate it, improv jazz type stuff, wouldn't listen to it all day but it has it's place. I bet there are a lot of us wish people would pay to come and see us freeform noodle like that! Is that an Ibanez he is playing? !! Brendan

[quote name='dood' post='931116' date='Aug 20 2010, 04:44 PM']I think some aspects of my playing are guitar orientated. I play chords, strum, finger pick 'acoustic guitar' type patterns, tap and play harmony parts for guitar solos. That on top of all the more Bass related techniques on my 6 & 7 string Basses. I make a point of mentioning that, as I have those extra strings there for that reason. So I can make use of other techniques. As with any technique or style - I choose to use it to enhance a song - not to waste time on some ego-boost mission. They are all legitimate techniques and should not just be limited to one instrument. Hell, if I thought it would sound good I'd have a cowbell strapped to my bass! he he! (ok.. I was jokin'... no more cowbell)[/quote] +2

Many years ago Fairbourne railway station (the one at the end, in the estuary!) with the tide coming in (how will we get our gear out?) & then the drunken singer decides to start throwing fireworks at the audience!!! Give me naked swingers any day !!!

[quote name='ped' post='928421' date='Aug 18 2010, 10:36 AM']I thought it was in there, but no matter, we still reserve the right to do what we think serves the forum best, and people having lots of accounts isn't a good thing, in my experience. Especially when they lie about it and do it to subvert the ways of the good nature of the forum, which has happened once or twice. Threads like this may appear funny (honestly, I didn't really get it, but that's me) but it means managing the forum could quickly become a massive ballache - which in the long term means the forum goes under. ped[/quote] I am sure there are more than just me who did not find it funny at all! Brendan

I can't add anything that others haven't said. RIP my friend Brendan

[quote name='Marcus Müller' post='925955' date='Aug 15 2010, 10:51 PM']hello eveyone - i know everythings for play bus gitar - i can offa lotz off smarty advice to help you able to play liek me!! dont be timid! please for you to ask![/quote] If I was you I would remove the "i liek to zlap my buss gitarr a lot, I liek to zlap my GF alot too" from your profile before some of the girls on the forum kick your @ss

[quote name='Waldo' post='924661' date='Aug 14 2010, 09:24 AM']Hah, I mean in the sense that he believes in the Lord Xenu and thinks that psychiatrists caused the holocaust[/quote] Oooh I see Tom Cruise sty-lye -- Same as Stanley's mate Chick Corea!? Now where's me spaceship

[quote name='Waldo' post='924458' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:32 PM']I actually used to like ol 'BS, then I found out that he's a cultist [/quote] Really wow -- how's he two hand tap on She Sells Sanctuary?

[quote name='Johngh' post='924439' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:09 PM']To be fair the bass player is really very good. I wish someone would take the microphone off the singer playing the acoustic guitar though, god it's painful. What's that bird in the black dress and hat doing. [/quote] Exactly my thoughts -- but singer is being very kind

[quote name='Bassassin' post='924055' date='Aug 13 2010, 03:45 PM']Makes me want to go & form a ska band. Jon.[/quote] I am all for post-modenism but that is not Ska!!! This is Ska: B

??? I must be an Alain Caron fan -- I will have to check him out! B

[quote name='dood' post='911131' date='Jul 31 2010, 12:25 PM']I've managed to bag a cheap stereo JamMan off the bay. It was a bit of a bargain, so I thought I'd grab it whilst I can. I look forward to giving it some abuse![/quote] Hi Dood, How are you getting on with this? -- I too am one the edge of "going loopy" Does the jamman do half-speed & backwards like the M/13 - M/9? I think I would use those & have been considering the M/13 but like you I already have most of the line6 effects in other stuff programmed the way I like it. Does anyone know what other loopers do half-speed & reverse? Brendan

[quote name='silddx' post='913841' date='Aug 3 2010, 01:36 PM']Who do you think I am? Alain Caron?![/quote] Very quick & equal wit

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='913835' date='Aug 3 2010, 01:32 PM']I meant to ask before: Do you also sit on your hands for a bit, so it feels like someone else is playing your bass?[/quote] GLMFAO

Here is a juxtaposition of Alan on his Wal: V his P Bass: IMHO if you are doing cover versions you should do them in your own style. However if you want to incorporate some Alan Spenner into your own style then beautiful. For the ultimate Alan on Wal listen to Roxy's Manifesto {avert your eye from the crap video!}: P.S a study of Roxy & Ferry albums cover many great bass players Alan, John Gustafson, John Porter, John Wetton, Marcus Miller, etc, etc... Brendan

For those that like to keep a lasting copy & would like to reward the musicians involved, the work is of course available in the usual formats: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00021LPLA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p15_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1EZSK1C296WT36FVYE1S&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00021L...;pf_rd_i=468294[/url] And yes along with the DVD it is fantastic Peace B

[quote name='RhysP' post='875578' date='Jun 23 2010, 05:06 PM']I would think most of them would have been wearing heels of some sort, definitely not flats.[/quote] Classic lol:

[quote name='nick' post='807421' date='Apr 15 2010, 05:46 PM']No, Hooky used a Yamaha BB. He did use a Shergold 6 string later though.[/quote] Yeah sorry Hooky's was a 6 wasn't it -- at least we can remember the songs, apparently New Order can't remember some of them (See Moby story) B

[quote name='silddx' post='807412' date='Apr 15 2010, 05:36 PM']Having learned a bit of Chris Squire recently, I've started taking a pick to rehearsals. I am absolutely loving it! So much so, the only reason I feel I want to use finger-style is when I need a bit of rub-a-dub or classical/flamenco style, which is rarely. I love the almost complete control I have over fast runs, tone, attack, pinch harmonic accents, and most of all damping. I can't really see me going back to fingers.[/quote] I have come to the same conclusion over the years, I do the flamenco stuff with pick & my other three fingers. Sometimes waver back to more finger/doublethumb style, but not for long. As Anthony Jackson says the Bass is a type of Guitar... Hey you will be trying a six-string (bass) next B