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[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1478081298' post='3166542'] Go back & listen to the 'I'm Nearly Famous' album - particularly ;Devil Woman'. G. [/quote] Yes, 70's was a good time for him.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1478017336' post='3166046'] Peter May has been Cliff's drummer since 1988, I'm pretty sure it's him on the ROB record. I met Pete at a studio I worked at as house engineer in the mid-80s and thought him a pretty extraordinary player (and all-round top bloke), one of those drummers who can play metronomically accurately or with as much feel as you could want. Googling around, I found this interview from a few years ago about the various work he's done with emphasis on West End gigs - an interesting read and insight into that world. [url="http://www.mikedolbear.co.uk/story.asp?StoryID=3135"]http://www.mikedolbe...sp?StoryID=3135[/url] [/quote] You have a PM...Again... [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1478011742' post='3165977'] Who's in his band for this album. This song has great feel (I don't really like the lead playing) I've googled it but I just can't find who is in the band, or at least on the single [/quote] It might possibly be some Nashville Studio players.

I listen to all of it. Some Instruments jump out straight away, like on an intro hook etc.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477930825' post='3165345'] Interesting, thanks lowdown. I'll have a look at the interview tonight after Only Connect! [/quote] Ok, sorted. Just sent you a PM. Paul Westwood - Original version. Mo Foster - Updated version

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477928395' post='3165325'] The thit plockens: I think that's an early version, fretless, and therefore (according to my theory) Dill Katz. I attach him to the Bergerac music because when the series was running there was a music video (presumably made by the Beeb) of the theme showing the musicians, with DK on fretless. Of course, we could have been hearing Mo Foster and seeing someone else... [/quote] One reason reason I assumed it was Mo (apart from some interviews), was back then, Guitarist Ray Russell was also writing some cues on the show (although George Fenton composed the themes) They were all good friends and worked a lot together (from what I have read). Maybe 'Rich' Moderator might have some info. He did an interview with Mo Foster for Basschat (a very good read, actually). [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/page__p__2322435__hl__mo%20foster%20interview__fromsearch__1#entry2322435"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2322435[/url] EDIT: I just emailed Ray Russell to see if he can offer up anything.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477926735' post='3165309'] Try this, note fretted gliss @ 0.03 - [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9iyPEJ4ELw[/media] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/quote] Ah..ok. A full track version. This is the version I thought was Mo Foster (The opening titles cue)[/font][/size] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b3FLCpu8bk [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]I believe 'Rich' (moderator) interviewed him for Basschat, maybe he knows.[/size][/color][/font][/size] [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#222222"][size=2]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182955-interview-with-mo-foster/[/size][/color][/font][/size]

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477923833' post='3165271'] I think we're both right - I didn't know this before, but it seems there are two versions - one Foster (fretted) and one Katz (fretless). [/quote] Any links for the fretted version ? I have never heard a fretted version. It would be interesting to compare them. I know that there were two or three alternative arrangements over the various seasons.

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477920908' post='3165252'] Fretless bassist on Bergerac was Dill Katz - one of those bits of trivia you pick up along the way :-) [/quote] Learn something everyday. I thought it was 'Mo Foster'. Another one of my favourite Film Themes, 'Exodus'. The video says 'Henry Mancini', but the composer is Ernest Gold. Pretty rousing and dramatic. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32YPozK5Y-0[/media]

Not sure he does anything bad. Well it's all bad I suppose. I really enjoy listening to his playing. Always something to knock me out. Feel, technique, drive, it's all there.

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1477341742' post='3161625'] My question is, when a drummer miss hits and stalls for the [b]microsecond[/b] that feels like [b]a lifetime[/b], do you...... [/quote] This line has caused so much grief in this thread So, are we are talking a BPM of 10 ?

For full time Musicians (although you don't have to be a MU member, just the rate is better). There is a chance for a test and then a fitting[color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif] for new pro-level earplugs.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]It has just been pointed out and recommended by a couple of my muso friends. (all[/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif] for £30, under the MU's scheme and taking [/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]advantage of the subsidized offer)[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]I am just about to apply and will update.[/font][/color] If you want to check it out, link here (nothing to lose by applying). https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/working-retired-musicians/musicians-hearing-health-scheme

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1477571063' post='3163044'] LOL spelling fail *facepalm* [/quote] Yes, but did you notice how some of us carried on and waited for you to catch up? True professionals.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1477570231' post='3163027'] In my early days playing in French variety bands, there were many 'dep' occasions where I'd be enrolled in a formation with only approximate notions as to the real score to be playing. In one particular 'band', the band leader was also the wholesale supplier of the beers to the events, and so had leverage to be the chosen band for the event. Couesnon (the bloke's name...) would play sax or trumpet, his son on accordion or keys. A couple of regulars on guitar and bass, with whoever was available on drums. All very well, as they mostly knew the repertoire, but very disconcerting to find that they had only sketchy knowledge of how the tunes were supposed to go, and, in all evidence, had never, themselves, tried to dance to 'em. Missed beats, extended sections, doubled (or almost doubled...) key melody lines; it was all over the shop, even from verse to verse. As they had been playing together for quite some years, all (or most...) of these oddities had melded into, for them, a quite smooth performance, as they tended to make the same hops, skips and jumps mostly together, but for the first few sessions, it was difficult (read 'impossible'...) to anticipate quite what they would do. My technique at the time was rather unversed in the specific notions of 'musette' (the style of music from pre- and post-war crooner-jazz accordion stuff popular in France, and with a strong following, even today...). I adopted a bastardised soft disco beat, with a hi-hat lift for lightness, and a soft-ish 'poom tah-tah poom tick' for most of the 4/4 stuff. I would play on, regardless of their antics, with the firm intention of keeping the dancers (and there were many...) on the floor from having to break stride (or break a leg..!) when the song slipped. The 'pulse' came from the drums; anyone singing along to these very well-known melodies would have to adjust, themselves, to the gymnastics on stage, but the beat would go on, and the couples gyrate smoothly all evening. I never had complaints; I'm pretty sure they didn't even notice, any of 'em, and the floor was always appreciative and generous in their applause at the end of each segued section. I've not changed my opinion since. The rhythm is king; if the drummer drops it, the band plays on, and [i]vice versa[/i]. It would never do to have other members trying to adjust; that can only make a busted beat break down even further. [/quote] Nice little story.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1477565334' post='3162979'] Unbelievable!!! [/quote] Yes, I agree. If a Drummer (or any musician for that matter) can't sort him/herself out pronto, they are on the wrong gig. Might be alright for a duo, you ain't got no choice but to follow the Drummer, but in large bands, Orchestras ? Chaos. If there are problems with Drummers messing up, the MD would direct the band and if need be, follow the MD. Good grief can you imagine letting 60 members loose in an Orchestra ? Apart from the Conductor feeling a redundant lonely person. Can you imagine the hard work the next day, sending out 60 odd P45's.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1477559098' post='3162920'] Still can't get hold of the drummer for a chat. He's offered to send examples of the guitarist and singer at rehearsal. I've asked for the songlist. Via email, I've also asked him about the guitarist's use of backing tracks, and whether he can replace the brake discs on my Seat. [/quote]

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1477478372' post='3162446'] One of my mates is a cellist. Could sight read Grade 8 exam pieces in a dark room wearing sunglasses. She can't improvise worth a damn.Funnily enough the players of the "jazz" instruments (trumpet, clarinets etc) seem to be far better. I suppose there is more of a cross-over for those instruments. But the bassoons and cellos etc - not a chance. [/quote] Judging by responses on this board over the years, there are a lot of Bass players that can't improvise, or are out of the depth/comfort zone busking tunes on a gig without tabs/dots/Mp3/CD's before hand. A bit unfair to single out Classical musicians.

Maybe the windows [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]reinstall[/font][/color] has defaulted to using the windows sound drivers? Instead of your USB interface drivers? Although you are plugged into the Interface, you might be recording and playing back through the internal soundcard. Edit: Just noticed that you said it happens on your partners Laptop as well. What Interface are you using ? Do you still get the noise and hum when the Interface is not plugged in? If you have tried using the USB Interface on both Laptops, possibly a Interface problem. These things do go wrong.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1477408427' post='3162038'] 11 bass faces, far too many notes... What's not to like? [/quote] On the original studio version, the Guitar playing from Ray Gomez often gets overlooked, especially the early opening solo. That's a bit as well. Definitely out there.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1477401293' post='3161983'] The pinnacle is something that there's no way in this world that I could even come near to... Something like Stan's "School Days". Here he is, with some friends! [MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdRG-hD5ZKo[/MEDIA] [/quote] Haha.....Brilliant. Although I should think for some on this board, it's a Halloween Nightmare.

I bet this guy wished he had miss hit, or totally missed. Skip to 00:32 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6lWTpOH3q8&feature=youtu.be&t=30s[/media]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1477401416' post='3161987'] No I'm just saying that here in the UK we have an extra 5 days that deserve to be christmas free! [/quote] Yes, sorry I knew what you meant. Just a bit of jesting.

The Good ol' US of A is here to stay. Just look at Blue on this very site. You will never take him alive.

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1477388279' post='3161835'] Just heard Slade being played in a shop... it's started already! [/quote] [url=https://postimg.org/image/esjfzrlcz/][/url]

Yep, a part of Rock history. I too liked his version of [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]'Take good care of my baby',[/font][/color] RIP

[quote name='lowland' timestamp='1477315254' post='3161321'] How many sound engineers does it take to change a light bulb? "Sorry mate, I don't [i]do[/i] lights, just sound...". [/quote]