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[quote name='blue' timestamp='1449786119' post='2926937'] Two completely different types of bands. Blue [/quote] Yep. I prefer Macca and Lennon singing Beatles tunes, and Daltrey singing Who songs. If either tried to sing the other band songs, well..... Imagine, Lennon trying to sing 'Won't get Fooled again...', Dog and Duck written all over it**

Terrance Palmer, Bassist with "Israel & New Breed". As above, lyrics leave a bit to be desired, but they are beautifully phrased. http://youtu.be/-xXiSvddlfA

^^ Of course it's not. It was just a nod to the posts above.

I read an article a very long time ago, written by a String player on the 'Tom & Jerry' sessions. When looking at his diary, he would start to freak out and get anxious as the dreaded 'T & J' sessions approached. They had very little rehearsal times for the episodes. Terrifically skilled musicians having ago here. Makes Jazz look easy. [media]http://youtu.be/kYrUWfLlYI0[/media]

Message to the OP. This all your fault. In fact - A Remark You Made!

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1449518618' post='2924315'] I rarely hear him now but I heard this the other day and it moved me so deeply. Simply stunning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpaFTPmp2Pw&feature=youtu.be [/quote] I still listen to this on occasions and I think the lyrical side of him really shines out on this track. As someone else said above, a lovely arrangement as well.

Kontakt works just fine in Logic, no problems there.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1449503163' post='2924132'] And yes, Jaco was really all that, his facility was incredible, his composition and ear was amazing too. Do I like his entire output, no of course not. There's a few videos of him playing Piano too, beautiful playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBhoDaS5SKQ Si [/quote] Throw in his arranging chops as well, quite a rounded musician. Thanks for the link, not stumbled on that before.

Wings didn't do very well?..yep... 'Live and Let Die', one of the biggest selling Bond (theme) tunes...Lol... Carry on.

[quote name='AinsleyWalker' timestamp='1449496563' post='2923995'] Of course all music is totally subjective but what I've heard of Jaco Pastorius has been a total let down compared to what I've heard from word of mouth. [/quote] So, are you saying that you liked Jaco and his Word of Mouth project, but didn't like his solo offerings? That's understandable, I suppose. Some of his sideman playing was great (as posted as above). He certainly shook up the world of Bass. A fan here.

Maybe it might be an idea to start a thread with links on free Kontakt patches, for both the full version and the free player version. There is a ton of interesting stuff out there.

When you say 'horns or brass', are you looking at Orchestral or Pop/Jazz/Funk etc? There are various excellent libraries out there specialising in the above, and quite expensive. Do you have Kontakt full version? If so, the Library that comes with it, has a reasonable selection of the above (plus a lot more other Instruments - over 40 gigs worth). Also there are a ton of great freebie patches on the net that will only work with the full version, including horn/brass patches. Kontakt 5 (full) is currently on sale at the moment (50%). https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/samplers/kontakt-5/ If it's ready made loops you are after, someone should be along shortly and point you in the right direction. I have heard a few Brass loops in some of the monthly Comps, more than likely free as well.

Yep, great stuff. There is a fantastic version of 'Mountain Dance' halfway through that video. (I think it's the same concert). Dave Grusin is one of my favourite musicians, and he always had top, top players around him.

JRR Shop. I use this place quite a lot for downloadable products. Always very cheap, and you usually get extra discount at checkout. Even without Black Friday, there are always good deals going on. I chat on line sometimes (VI Control) with the guy who runs it - Top bloke and very helpful. [size="2"]https://www.jrrshop.com/features/specials/[/size]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1448580371' post='2916686'] love this record. [/quote] Thought you might.

You can't have CK thread without this http://youtu.be/ymuWb8xtCsc

Hook line and sinker.

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[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1448546259' post='2916324'] Are they any good for metal ? [/quote] If you bow them with a chain saw, you should be fine.

Aria Sounds. Some really nice sampled Instruments for Kontakt. The London Symphony Strings @ £99.00 is a real steel. Lovely, lush sounding sections, with plenty of articulations. http://www.ariasounds.com

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1448465308' post='2915669'] the Brecker sax break out of "Move Me No Mountain" into "Naughty" is so beautiful and on the money. What a tone- he's so badly missed. [/quote] Yep, fantastic!! Was only listening to Steps 'Live in Japan' today. Brecker...outrageous (silly thing to say - they all are really) [size="2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFfu7HKOro[/size]

Voted - Good stuff folks.

[quote name='TKenrick' timestamp='1448452907' post='2915504'] This is also a great track from Naughty with AJ on bass, I did a transcription of it a while ago which can be found [url="http://www.freebasstranscriptions.com/basstranscriptions/"]here[/url]: [/quote] Great stuff! Some nice (accurate) transcriptions on your site.

A few things to take into account. The charts you have been sent, could possibly need pencil markings when you turn up to rehearsals, things can change: Cuts, amendments, notes need changing, repeats added or taken away, dynamic markings etc. Plus if something goes wrong up on stage, the MD might need you to jump to a new section/bar number, or indeed go back. Depending on what show or panto, the issue of the iPad glowing in really dark scenes. It's not unheard of for directors, producers or lighting teams to place Blue gel over music stand lights. If you get lost on a paper score, there are visual landmarks and cues that can get you back on track, with iPads you are stuffed really. What about any charts with DC or DS al Coda? Charts with repeat bars going BACK to the page before? - It all needs checking out in depth before hand. I have used an iPad on gigs for chord charts if needed, and that works fine, but in a Pit, I would feel uneasy about things going wrong. Good luck with the show.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1448203473' post='2913617'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOm34SVz2K8 1986 [/quote] I was wondering when that was gonna turn up!...Lol... Might as well throw this one in. http://youtu.be/BUCKZFaAUFI