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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.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1486928621' post='3235661'] Oh. No way.!! that's very sad to hear. One of my heroes was Al J. A very unique sound. One of the masters of soul music. [/quote] A bit of a line up here. [size=4][color=#333333][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif](Steve Gadd, Marcus Miller, Eric Gale, Joe Sample, Paulinho Da Costa, Neil Larsen, Al Jarreau)[/font][/color][/size] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ABfDgTJi-o

Retired because of ill health a couple of weeks back. Unfortunately, passed away this morning. Very sad. Certainly one of my favourite singers/musicians. Always worked with the very, very best. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY-uLLNFh_4[/media]

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1486902689' post='3235349'] to be fair the thread title is 'cover version over originals', no mention of better, think some people on here are posting suggestions for the worst cover version, or a cover that was nowhere as good as the original [/quote] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]I think the OP was suggesting what cover version one would prefer over the original.[/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"](well, my take on it).[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"] [/color][/font] [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1486668005' post='3233738'] What songs do you like a cover version better than the original? [/quote]

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1486890773' post='3235225'] You should start your own compilation series - Now That's What I Call Cloth Ears - some dreadful choices there [/quote] The bit that frightened me was, 'For Starters'.

Vanessa Williams doing her Elmo in Grouchland thing..... Nice Fretless Bass playing. http://youtu.be/wHSY912Kq-s

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1486818671' post='3234762'] A little recording of it here: [media]http://youtu.be/o4oHin_Gh6A[/media] [/quote] I really like the Bass sound, along with lovely playing and a unique composition (very original and reminds me of what an electric modern day, Carl Stalling piece would sound like) Not keen on the looks though. It does look like it would be at home in 'Looney Tunes' or 'Merrie Melodies' productions. Good stuff.

It don't get any better than Aretha. So many top, top tunes from her. Her phrasing was just so Rhythmical. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtBbyglq37E[/media] To think she was still singing great at 72!!...Amazing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cF0tf35Mbo Slightly OT, but Al Jarreau has also just called it a day (because of ill health).

A close one, but this cover of "The Boxer" is fantastic. Some of the Harmonies are terrific. To be honest, I don't need any reason to post anything by Alison Krauss. She is a class Musician. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy9B43ERrbw

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1486686471' post='3233928'] wheres pmt? [/quote] Judging by some of these reactions - Right here in this very thread.

[quote name='Old Man Riva' timestamp='1486680609' post='3233885'] Mornin' - Al Jarreau [/quote] Classy (Cheese). AJ just announced he has to retire from touring, because of ill health. In hospital at the moment.

I have really been getting into a Peruvian/American guy called Tony Succar. He has put together a project of a bunch of Michael Jackson Tunes. I don't necessarily think the covers are better, but they give me a real buzz the way they have been arranged and played. Phrasing, timing, feel and musicianship of the highest order (IMO of course). http://youtu.be/S2u6zVB3Djc http://youtu.be/CNO7AduUp-8

I thought I would pop this in here. Four young Ladies with some delightful harmony singing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNHa2580Kwo&index=211&list=WL And on the subject of harmonies, this arrangement certainly gave me an eargasm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggx8bgJ4Q38&feature=share&list=PLoIQEr7Oj68LtMCFU5-UbasosNgkeIr2z&index=14

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1486657662' post='3233626'] Wonderful. Often wonder what Jane saw in that chain smoking old tramp though. [/quote] Maybe because she had a constant supply of fags on tap? [url="https://postimg.org/image/8o3c9ater/"][/url]

Top Roquefort, with some splendid Bass from Russ Stableford (I think). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Fa4lOQfbA

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1486643365' post='3233467'] Not just A drummer. She was usually THE drummer. A bloody good one, too. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie1WWWOxhMs[/media] [/quote] The whole Karen Carpenter Drumming thing is quite interesting. Hal Blaine (Studio Drummer on most of the recordings) has a few little stories. [url="http://www.jazzwax.com/2012/05/hal-blaine-on-karen-carpenter.html"]http://www.jazzwax.c...-carpenter.html[/url] [size=4]There is also some interesting stuff about the live shows/tours where Carl O'Brian was the regular Drummer.[/size] [size=4]I believe Karen's Drumming was a solo feature during the shows.[/size] Some stuff here about the live shows. [url="http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=213245"]http://boards.straig...ad.php?t=213245[/url] [size=4]What ever the real story, she certainly was a very talented Musician with a stunning voice.[/size] [size=4]Just been doing a bit of digging - It seems she was the Drummer on 'Please, Mr Postman',[/size] [size=4]and certainly played all the Drums on the first Carpenters album (1969 - Ticket To Ride), along with some Bass.[/size] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticket_to_Ride_(album"]https://en.wikipedia..._to_Ride_(album[/url])

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1486569405' post='3232877'] Edit: I've seen people embed videos here, but I can't figure out how to make it work. [/quote] [b]Delete the 's' from the 'http'[/b] EDIT: This video is f**k all to do with me. Just postingthe Cheese on behalf of 'ZilchWoolham' (above). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Rgw5DxBU0&feature=youtu.be

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1486567328' post='3232853'] Float On by them Floaters [/quote] Oh Yes. Good one.

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