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[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1473977748' post='3134744'] I've got bohemian rhapsody coursing through me, it's on repeat..... Over and over and over. "Mama....." It leads into Jon lennons "mother" and then back to "nothing really matters" while JP dances around my head splashing and thrashing the place. WTF IS GOING ON??? I think it's safe to say I probably won't be putting an entry forward this month. [/quote] All you need is a bridge, some beats, round and round at the end. Job done.

Nice little fifteen minute video regarding 'Temp tracks'. http://youtu.be/UcXsH88XlKM

Studio One (full version), is by far the easiest DAW out there. Everything is just drag and drop:) The free version is very restricted though. You can't use 3rd party VST's and VSTI's, only the limited included instruments. And there aren't many, but sure for beginners, usable. A great site here with tutorial videos for Studio One. http://www.studio-one.expert And the official site videos. http://www.presonus.com/videos/player

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1473710615' post='3132515'] I've got mine down now pretty much. I just need to listen to it on various systems to make sure the eq and whatnot are all hunky dory and I'll be good to go. On this one I've been using my Maschine Mk II within Reaper to see how it fares. It's not too bad although there could be improvements. I have to set its track to be armed for recording otherwise there'll be huge lag. Arming it sorts that out but it does record a blank midi track in Reaper. Not a problem really, more of a niggle. I also discovered that it can output the midi for an entire group into separate tracks (16 at a time) with each track automatically set to a channel. That would be a good way to compose beats in Maschine and export them to Abbey Road drums in Kontakt or to EZDrummer. [/quote] A new version of Kontakt out now (v5.6). Much sleeker, smoother and quick load is......well .....quicker It also organises all your non library libraries and files much better (again from the browser and quick load). Also some updates for their (and 3rd party) libraries. The new download (native access) manager is very quick and works very well. Good show all round from NI.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1473692559' post='3132307'] 60s and early 70s were the halcyon days. Most of the working bands in my area were doing USAF bases in east anglia and cleaning up.| At the time the base polis were pretty lax about who got to shop in the PX as well, I often made more off the cigars, cigarettes and booze I bought than off the admittedly pretty good money we earnt. Sadly it is all pretty much gone these days. Also used to do a tank proving ground in the West Country a few years back. Always fuN! [/quote] Back then, Mildenhall and Lakenheath...Lordy, used to get some great deals in the PX at those places. A big introduction to Burgers, Pizzas and woman in uniforms as well.

'Volare' for the Italians, they love it. Even in English! The Gypsy Kings do a great version.

I used to do quite a few of them. Both in the UK and Europe. Also US bases here and in Germany, one complete with chicken wire around the stage. In nearly every gig or tour I did, they were booked mostly through agents. I later went on to do the CSE tours for quite a while, these were all over the World, and those gigs we would be backing turns on a production show as a side band. CSE was booked through a musical fixer from a pool of around twenty five musicians, so yes, very difficult to get involved with. I think there is another Basschatter who did sound and/or lights on them. You tend to get looked after very well, social wise. I have been in Helicopters, aboard ships, up mountains in the Falklands, beaches in Belize, war zones in the Middle East, bandit country in NI during the troubles. It ain't easy being a musician. Things are very different these days, as said above, a lot of these military gigs are booked from the entertainment secretary in charge of mess entertainment. Why not just get a list of the establishments and Mail shot? Or, get a list together of all agents up and down the country, email them and ask if they book military gigs? Good luck, it is entertaining to say the least.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1473607842' post='3131585'] I think this may be the key to this stuff sounding great all these years on - arrangements. Possibly the last popular music style where arrangements were a crucial part of the music, and what, to a certain extent, is missing in later dance music. [/quote] Yep, good points. One more from me (from that MFSB era}, then I will move on...Promise.. Great Bass on this. http://youtu.be/aiX-BE9uyVg

[quote name='ians' timestamp='1473587548' post='3131338'] Its all in the writing...just love the way the arrangement flows in the second tune. Rare to hear P soup on the hi hat so loud against flowing strings..fantastic arrangement, guy was very talented indeed. [/quote] Yes. Even the time signature changes in that tune seem natural. Barry didn't want the beautiful young ladies on the Disco dance floor tripping over their hand bags.

It's really hard to find original Barry White tunes on 'Da Tube', that are not some Rapper and his 'beats' destroying the vibe. I didn't realise how much stuff he had written. He also produced, arranged and conducted on a lot of the MFSB material with his 'Love Unlimited' Orchestra. Some talented character, that's for sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3eOuK_-c34 http://youtu.be/sDgbBjeMy90

Need some Barry White and those sexy lush arrangements. [media]http://youtu.be/IEN7A5VDTMg[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/laWIZvdP8W0[/media]

I always found this Joe Tex tune interesting. Although the Bass lines are pretty simple and repetitive, I like the way the Bassist makes small changes to the sections to break it up a bit. http://youtu.be/wG9z61JaAtE

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1473512360' post='3130893'] Yes all very well but the music in this clip didn't really use or show any of the Vic's character on the instrument. They may as well as had any math-metal bass player... [/quote] Well, a recent Basschat thread decided that Vic was rubbish (along with quite a few other players). So why over expose him? Just hide him in the background.

Don't forget the great version by Ella! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gn9A-kdsRo

Tune alert. http://youtu.be/r58GQYFZeLE

How do make a Guitarist turn down? Give him a sheet of music.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1473191074' post='3127907'] Try Thwaites in Watford ? [/quote] Yes, worth considering. Will be looking into delivery and pick up from them as an option.

Mods - Not sure if this is allowed or in the right place (feel free to move) A Double Bass needed for hire on [b]September 30th in East London.[/b] The short version. A dear friend of mine (a well established pro,very respected and long standing Band Leader), Is involved with a French band coming over to play a gig at a Restaurant in East London. My friend will pay a proper, decent fee for the hire and will be there during the evening. You will need to transport the Bass to the Restaurant early evening (I think around 5/6:00pm) and pick up around 11:00pm. If interested, PM me and I will pass your number on to him. Like I said, he is a very decent geezer, so the Bass will be in safe hands at a respectable gig. Cheers Garry

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1473162295' post='3127500'] famous but harder [/quote] Maybe that would be down to the individual players and level of skill ? (And the Actress and the Vicar, of course).

All Blues. So What. Night In Tunisia.

Seems there is some hidden love for 'Those Southern Knights' elsewhere on this thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUs1heMlxto&index=2&list=RD5DqfX6PJZQE

[quote name='Kevin Glasgow' timestamp='1472572116' post='3122246'] Hi folks, Here's a wee solo video. It's an improvisation over the changes of the classic jazz standard All the Things You Are. Hope you enjoy it [media]http://youtu.be/tndvUPi_hks[/media] Cheers, Kev [/quote] Outstanding, lovely tone (as usual, Kevin). On another note, I like the way you are hanging your washing out to dry on your fretboard, as you are playing. Great multi tasking.

[quote name='fingers211' timestamp='1472661768' post='3123052'] Voted and well impressed with all the contributions this month... Nige ps; good to hear Mr Cribb once again !! [/quote] Haha. Thank you, good to be involved again. Touch decision, voting wise. It seems everyone bought something different to the party. Great stuff people.

I will be listening tomorrow, so another three votes from me. After all, I don't fancy leaving my head in a wicker basket. I have been legless a few times in the distant past, but headless ? That's a whole new ball game.

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1472385455' post='3120674'] Or a tractor? http://youtu.be/pDHzK3Xe7Yw [/quote] *Rubbish..!! They can't find the Tractors 'one'.*