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Great band , although i thought some of the early stuff was hit and miss, or as someone above said 'Album fillers'. Loved Sting when he started introducing the Middle Eastern influences into his writing. All three of the Police band were top writers, who all made the mark elsewhere with various stuff. Garry

Down load Reaper, and use it free for this task.[Very small download] If you get on with it, it's cheap to buy. Plenty of Youtube videos showing what you want, for your purpose. The pitching and time stretching is pretty accurate, and if you are not going very far % wise either side of A440 [as in your case] You will more than likely not hear the difference. [Of course most DAW's do this with ease thesedays] [url="http://www.reaper.fm/download.php"]http://www.reaper.fm/download.php[/url] Garry

Got a free day tomorrow, so will join in the fun this month. Also my new Synth arrived today, and i can't wait to give it a whirl. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/53698251143018889231949.jpg/][IMG]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9158/53698251143018889231949.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Garry

Playing to click tracks is not a problem, but quite often it can feel unnatural if you are not used to doing it. Click track recording is not unique to DAW recording, or even new in the past 10 years or so. Many of you would have been listening to music recorded using click tracks, way back to the Tom & Jerry days, and from then onwards. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_track"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_track[/url] Garry

Good Busking chops and knowledge of tunes is important, Reading chops a great asset - more options for varied work available [shows and acts/turns and some top end function bands] If it is just an ear job and you have not done the gig before, ask for an emailed set list [usually one suprise on the list - but usually the same old stuff] If it's an original numbers one off gig [I tend to stay away from] be prepared to rehearse, it's the bands reputation at stake and less yours. Being out of your comfort zone, might be a good experience for you - but certainly not the other Musicians working with you. Pub gigs, around £50.00 is about normal... Functions/Weddings/Show deps/Corporate gigs anywhere between £100 & £300 depending on distance, finish time and any expenses involved. Corporate overseas weekends will pay more. Having an evening suit of blacks comes in handy, any vocals or backing vocals always a winner. Freelancing/Depping is a great way of picking up contacts. Above all enjoy it

No Major clam, but not on it for sure. I think the vocals are more of a worry. But hey, 'It was the 80's - everyone [50%, some, a few, Dennis] was rejoycing the 'Thatcher' era and having a good time. Iconic - That's not hair on the back of your neck standing up, Just to much Gel on your Mullet..... Garry

I have the U5 - And just love it, more than likely that there are many more out there that do the job just as great. I purchased two second hand for £500.00 [long story but all legal] Sold one of them to a lucky Bassist from South Essex for £250.00. Win win all round, lovely pre-amps. Garry

Great work Bilbo... I have always loved this tune. Garry

Two great vid's i have seen here on Basschat this morning ! Lovely stuff Mike. Garry

[quote name='Kevin Glasgow' timestamp='1365107702' post='2035562'] Hi folks, Here's our new video. This one has a wee bass solo too! [media]http://youtu.be/1gG_dpMdoWs[/media] Cheers, Kev [/quote] Wey Hey ! This is just terrific stuff all round Kevin. The three of you play & sound great together. Great full range Bass sound as well. Something i would download and buy, for sure. [Love the composition] Garry

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1365150601' post='2035876'] Because if you dont really know your monitoring situation inside out it is all irrelevant IME, you can have great monitors in an average room and not have a clue how your mix will translate, so spend hours and hours really critically listening to CDs and commercial releases on whatever monitors you have, learn what is good sound [i]in your listening/mixing environment[/i], refer back to these tracks when mixing and you will be doing pretty much all you can outside of a commercially designed and contructed studio. [/quote] Pretty much in a nutshell, and good advice. Garry

Hi Ian, Whenever i have come across anything like that [or i am unsure about] during the rehearsals i always talk it over with the MD or Musical supervisor..... They usually say 'Do what you want, i am to busy with the cast' Not done that show - what about getting hold of the cast CD and having a listen ? It would give you a better idea if things get confusing. Good luck with the show. Garry

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6iENNnf08"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6iENNnf08[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzbKHbDk5hc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzbKHbDk5hc[/url]

More than likely that you are correct..... It's one of those tracks i have always wanted to know who played Bass on [or any of the Musicians for that matter] Oh well, hopefully someone will come along... Carry on all. Garry

Over the years there has been a couple of names mentioned, Google search found this. [url="http://www.discogs.com/Jocelyn-Brown-Somebody-Elses-Guy/release/185367"]http://www.discogs.com/Jocelyn-Brown-Somebody-Elses-Guy/release/185367[/url] Garry

More to Freddie than slap, great playing on 'Sweet Love' from the 'Rapture' album [Posted above] Oozing feel. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o0mtokZrSY[/media] Does the Soul thang so well, terrific player. From the same album.[To be honest, being in the studio company of Anita Baker should be enough to make any body play great] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCsgczgxSQo[/media] Garry

Any convolution reverbs [some great freebies out there - google] And you can use many of the free IR's available. These will give you some great Cab IR sim's, also loads of IR Pre-amp sims available. If you are not familiar with this approach, well worth a google read up. Nothing to lose, plenty of freebies knocking about. Garry

Done that, and yep it works.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1364973372' post='2033380'] [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/creep."]https://soundcloud.c...palmer-1/creep.[/url] [/quote] The link is not working Rob. Garry

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1364929349' post='2032901'] I used to play games a lot myself (pre-fatherhood!) and really admire the work of people like Jesper Kyd and Kō Ōtani (an obscure but awesome composer), amongst others. Games are one of the few places where people willingly soak up 'classical' compositions (in a loose and sometimes literal sense), which is no bad thing. It's certainly come a long way from the bleeps and bloops of my youth [/quote] Talking of Classical/Orchestral or Cinematic style writing .............. You might like this Paul. A weekly stream/broadcast on the making/composing of Trailer Music, and of course what a huge business for composers and sound designers it is. Youtube link/subscribe for after the event [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctsip_9vw0g[/media] The actual channel USTREAM, where it will be streamed. [url="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/trailer"]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/trailer[/url] Facebook, if you are interested [They post some very interesting stuff] [url="https://www.facebook.com/TrailerMusicVibe"]https://www.facebook...railerMusicVibe[/url] Garry

A bit late in the day - But a good read on writing for games music. It's only scratches the surface of the process, but still an interesting read. [url="http://www.keyboardmag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=130&EntryId=329"]http://www.keyboardmag.com/Default.aspx?tabid=130&EntryId=329[/url] Garry

I think it was more than three years, it went back to the early 70's. Chic was their band, but they were also responsible for an awful lot of other artists with their writing, playing and production. Nile is terrific on this, as is BE with some 'chucking' thrown in. Must be the most teasing intro in history... And a Trombone solo thrown in for good fun. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR6pRNfhlJY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR6pRNfhlJY[/url] The 80's gated snares etc...just a sound of the times, but i know what you mean Spoombung. But still Bernard in all his glory. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z951iR1bM8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z951iR1bM8[/url]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1364916666' post='2032582'] Ah, I see - your log in name is altitudinal, not musical! [/quote] If it was altitudunal, it would be......... Lowdowninthearesholeoftheworld. I sold one of my Avalon U5's to someone in Benfleet about five years ago, Was that you ? Garry

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1364755640' post='2030502'] Hi from just along the A13 - Benfleet. [/quote] I am just down on Canvey.... Welcome Chris, and enjoy. Garry

[quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1364846228' post='2031709'] Those two guys have got to be the best guitar/bass rhythm section ever. [/quote] Although Paul Jackson jnr and Louis Johnson on the early Michael Jackson albums [70//80's] were pretty special as well, playing on millions of $'s worth of tracks. That was a good BBC4 Doc the other night. I did manage to see Chic many moon's ago - And BE's playing was real Bass in your face stuff. Garry