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Sandy Anderson's Bass line on this 1982 Odyssey track has always intrigued me. He seems to use a lot of variation while keeping the general vibe going.

Back in 1980 I got my first fretless (a defretted Jazz Bass). The first piece I learned from start to finish was the Marcus Miller line from Dave Grusin's version of 'Friends & Strangers' (including the solo). Nothing spectacular, although the solo took a bit of working out.

Some great grooves around in 1982. Lukather and Jeff Porcaro certainly left their mark in the studio in the 80's. Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro and Louis Johnson.

Nathan Watts popped into 1982 for a bit of grooving fun as well.

Mark King

Blimey, I found that grim. By the third song the shouting was even grimmer. But, people like/love him and Oasis, so fair play.

To be honest, I've only been demoing it for a couple of days myself. Sound aside, it is intuitive to work with and dead easy to get results quickly without too much faffing around. I agree with your point about it being a tad too dark, but a minor gripe really. I'm just off to spend my $20.00 and get a serial number/license.

Yep, it sounds very nice and at a great price as well! You can resize the GUI to any size if you want. Full size: Reduced size:

I have a pair of Presonus Eris 3.5's for my office computer and they sound pretty good. No problem with volume either. You can get them for £75 on Amazon at the moment. If you want/need Bluetooth as well, £109.00 (Amazon)

A nice little Funky theme called 'Hikky Burr', written by Quincy Jones. It was from The Bill Crosby TV Show in 1969 (Carol Kaye on Bass). QJ included it on his album called 'Smackwater Jack' a couple of years later.

Seeing as 'that 60's session Bass sound' was talked about on the Herbie thread, I might as well drag this thread up, Chris. Russ also played Bass on Groovin' with Mister Bloe.

From 'Insanity Samples'... A free Bamboo Flute (Expressive World Flute). Unfortunately, it only works in the full version of Kontakt. It has a really nice, easy to navigate GUI, where you can choose your articulations and Legato types. The articulations work in a grid which can be triggered by velocity levels combined with key switches. BAMBOO FLUTE

G Love & Special Sauce... If you click on the YouTube link there is a full play list.

A 90's band called 'Soul Coughing'. They had an Upright Bassist called Sebastion Steinberg. The music is a mish mash of Hip Hop, Electronic and Rock.

Yes, Phil Mulford along with Mike Smith on Drums. I too thought the Rhythm section and Orchestra were very good. I wasn't sure about the vocals either. Pitchy at times and a bit twee (IMO, of course).

This young lady explains 2/2 rather well. When I used to work in pit and show work it was quite common (no pun intended), especially in up tempo tunes and scores. Very much two in the bar feel for Bass parts. Time Signature 2/2 (Cut Time)

And has mostly been pointed out.

'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)' is 4/4 but has a strong R&B Swing 12/8 feel. Great to play as well!!