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[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1487823109' post='3243256'] Ive been listening to this album for a long time, but didn't realise Donald was playing the bass synth on this record under the name of Harian Post. Why.? I'm not sure. But what a bass line.!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feBV-d4X8Cw&list=PLUaelUnfaBtQ3Tn7qHOo9ZRAfyptuj_ro&index=7 [/quote] Yes, that Bass line is a good one from Harian. Also, a great set of chord changes on 'Good Stuff'. 'Phonus Quaver' is another name he used somewhere. I found that quite amusing as well.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1487784223' post='3242892'] Anyway, new plan. What I loved about LCOS and Albion V were the frozen string type sounds. I got the Frozen Strings Labs instrument and have been playing with some of my existing sample libraries too. So I intend to create a template in Reaper with one of these and tweak it with EQ, delay/reverb/whatever to make them sound frozen, icy, glitchy or whatever. So in effect, trying to emulate the sounds I like from those libraries. [/quote] Actually, that's a great idea. It's given me some ideas as well. Cheers for that.....

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1487770119' post='3242625'] I want a Harris! [/quote] I think you have already got one! Well, a posh one anyway.

Also the Steinberg UR22 (mk2) is worth checking out (£99.00). It can be used with iPads as well. A cut down version of Cubase comes with it (also some Synths and various Sounds). Details and review here. https://ask.audio/articles/review-steinberg-ur22-mk-ii-audio-interface

[quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1487714385' post='3242169'] Word [/quote] Funny enough, James, earlier I was listening to your 'Guy Lefleur' transcription down in the theory cellar. Top, top work. Lovely accurate transcription on your website and very well played too.

Anthony Jackson. It don't get any better musically wise.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1487697253' post='3241950'] You've made me think a bit more about this now. [/quote] Often overlooked in Albion One is the other material (The Hybrid side of things). Huge amount of sounds that all fit and sit together (Sound and Mix wise) with the Traditional patches. 'Stephenson's Steam Band' - Mangled Traditional Instruments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCVZXjjts4 Also 'The Brunel Loops' (The Synth Side Of Things). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei-f_T1Us9A&spfreload=5

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1487436223' post='3239813'] blimey, i forgot about this one...the amount of times I've had to play it on my own....OMG [/quote] You can't seriously be suggesting that there are gigging musicians who don't know 'Happy Birthday' ? Or are you ?.... Lordy, I hope you are jesting. Edit: Don't forget your Rubbers !!!

I suppose you have to ask yourself, what you would use each lib for? Albion One is very much multi purpose and if ones knowledge on Orchestrating is minimal, it would be a great asset. String sections are highs, mids and lows (Same with Woodwinds & Brass). All recorded in the same hall along with the Percussion. Makes arranging and mixing that much easier. With the LCOS (above), you would be mixing and matching Woodwinds and Brass from the Kontakt lib. Makes mix down that much harder because of the different reverbs and halls etc. Unless you are thinking of buying SA Woods and Brass as well? Albion is a Swiss Knife, along with the Synth patches, it makes good for Hybrid Orchestral work as well and is all self contained. LCOS is more left field soundwise and specialised, split up into Vlns1, Vlns 2, Violas, Basses & Celli sections. Must admit, I have my eyes on it. It would make a good companion for Albion One.

Works fine here. (iPad Air, Safari, iOS 10. I went to page 45, and all the videos were loaded and playing. So, I don't think it is an iOS 10 thing? Sorry, not much help really.

[quote name='Yank' timestamp='1487501854' post='3240183'] Miles Davis- Bye, Bye Blackbird [/quote] Yes, that is nice with some great solos. I particularly like Red Garlands solo on that track. Actually, the whole album is terrific.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1487457664' post='3240028'] On My Own - great voices, great music, but totally scuppered by that lyric!! (sorry, didn't want to keep reposting the video content). [/quote] Oh, ok. Don't bother me to be honest. I just love the tune and the terrific singing. Some history. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_My_Own_(Patti_LaBelle_and_Michael_McDonald_song) Edit: For some reason, that Wiki link is redirecting?

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1487455679' post='3240006'] Oof, afraid "Now that we are talking divorce and we're not even married" completely ruined that one for me [/quote] What one?

Big 80's tune with big hair. http://youtu.be/ymuWb8xtCsc Fabulous intro. http://youtu.be/aaZ3uo-cH-Y

http://youtu.be/H7u5GtSIC5k http://youtu.be/KsH63qJlIMM

That's Dane Alderson on Bass. Great groover and very melodic when soloing. Geraldine is a lovely tune. There are a few concert versions knocking around on YouTube.

[quote name='darren' timestamp='1487186153' post='3237919'] If you're experimenting with slap and the phone rings it's probably the 1980s asking for their bass back. [/quote] Well, if you are slapping and the phone rings, that's good. yes? For some Bassists, the phone never rings.

[quote name='Bbiigg Kev' timestamp='1487158879' post='3237585'] Any way I thought we were on about rubbers !!! [/quote] And, lead in one's pencil.

Michel Camilo Big Band.

Al Jarreau having a Jam before going into 'Boogie Down'. Not sure who the Bassist is, but nice tight playing. (lefty upside down playing as well ) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwY1k6p1XCc&list=PLTgVuOBoqUH7WgPjpUS7E92De6D_ZuVH2&index=47[/media]

Don't knock the watch. Apart from the obvious things mentioned for a working band (as said above in various posts). The second hand on a watch can be useful: [i][size=4][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]"Referencing a watch is a great way to quickly find the tempo for songs at or near 60 and 120 bpm"[/font][/color][/size][/i] [i][size=4][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif] [/font][/color][/size][/i][i][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif] [/font][/color][/i]

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1487002984' post='3236178'] I think you've misread what I was quoting . [/quote] Indeed. Any 'pro' session or pit gig, the Conductor or MD does the telling off, or dares tell a snarling Rottweiler Section, that they have played what sounds like wrong notes. The Rottweiler section, other than the odd split note, vary rarely drop a clam. Well, that's what they tell you anyway. If you are on a reading session, pit show or backing a turn. Take along a sharp pencil and a rubber (not a durex), a proper rubber.

I am with NancyJohnson about the points he made. No doubt, she is a creative song writer and written some good stuff (IMO) Not a fan of her voice though. I liked the way she destroyed the opening of the the song, stopped it after a minute or so. then started again to a rapturous round of applause. Good job swearing is recognised in many languages, otherwise she wouldn't have the global International appeal that she does. Real class. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5Hs3cSOv8[/media]

[quote name='Acebassmusic' timestamp='1486937332' post='3235778'] I don't have an issue with musical competitions per se as I was brought up playing brass instruments and it was common practice to enter competitions either as a solo, duo, quartet etc or full band. The pieces were set by the adjudicators prior to the event so everyone payed the same piece. Although the music was scripted it was up to each entrant to practise and interpret the piece their way. They were then marked on tone, technique, dynamics, tempo and overall interpretation. If we'd only been assessed on simply how fast, complex or popular a piece was, it would have missed the point. If in my case the contests were set up to encourage me to practice and work towards a goal in a constructive manor, great. If in cases like the X-Factor its just a money mill that I don't feel encourages people into music then....nah. Not for me. :-) [/quote] That's how I see it. Some musicians are quite happy to practise extra, push themselves that bit further and enter comps, that's what drives them on to better things. Others are quite happy with the Dog and Duck. Both ways work. Do what you are happy with. Like Acebassmusic said, comps for musicians have always been around. It's that for Electric Bass, they are few and very far between. (The point of the OP's post).

Something like this over here in the UK would be terrific. (My oldest lad has been interested in comps for Upright Bass and drooling over this) http://www.isbworldoffice.com/performance.asp I think it is a great idea.