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[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1333879039' post='1607586'] One that I cannot find but you may remember is the theme from the Paradise Club ( I seem to remember it being Snake Davis-lead) [/quote] Was that the one with Dirty Den as some kind of crook ? I can't remember the theme tune though. Having an American TV themes moment [not for the Bass lines particularly] and there are loads. Two Classics. Mike post [Larry Carlton gtr] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a5u-X9XTCw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a5u-X9XTCw[/url] Bob James [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuPZ4NaRiv4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuPZ4NaRiv4[/url] Garry Garry

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1333837316' post='1607301'] This one springs to mind [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5ohUHIjAxI&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/media] The Bill was a good one for introducing odd time sigs to the general public- a memorable bass line albeit purely functional. [/quote] I was going to mention that one - but then i could not be arsed with the slap Police hunting me down on an Easter Sunday. The Bill line is good [7/4], written by the very fine Mr Andy Pask and great Drummer Charlie Morgan. Garry

[quote name='uglycustard' timestamp='1333821491' post='1607053'] Grange Hill(chickenman)-Herbie Flowers Pink Panther-Herbie Flowers [/quote] Herbie Flowers was a big favourite with the great Henri Mancini [along with many others of course] Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333813159' post='1606871'] Oh God, I used to watch this back in the day. Don't waste your life watching TV kids, it's all over very quickly. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7x5aIifokw[/media] [/quote] That's great that theme, perfect corn... I like the way the kick drum has a different idea of what the triplet is from the rest of the band Garry

To many really, but do like this two. Clever little line - Mo Foster. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y5E63jGT2I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y5E63jGT2I[/url] This little gem. [Bass player ?] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQldclTLwM&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQldclTLwM&feature=related[/url] Garry

Good stuff Nick... Thumbs up. [or is that thumbs up and down] Garry

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1333732033' post='1605882'] I'd love to hear some more bop-influenced funk along the lines of Jean Pierre - his jams with Dario Deidda on YouTube show him in a different light to the usual. [/quote] I agree.................... Funny enough not so long ago i stumbled upon [Youtube] Marcus with Miles from the 80's at Hammersmith. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YVppBMSGlI&feature=relmfu"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YVppBMSGlI&feature=relmfu[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTgIDUM2tfU&feature=relmfu"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTgIDUM2tfU&feature=relmfu[/url] Garry

[quote name='dc2009' timestamp='1333651576' post='1604939'] Sounds like good fun if you ask me! [/quote] And more. There are people who moan, but deep down they enjoy. Some folk are just made for moaning. Garry

I have played at a few of his Birthday parties, and he was a real top bloke. R.I.P, man of volume. Garry

I have done plenty over the years - From the West End to Tokyo and in between. A lot of the time you could just be using headphones and no amp, playing to clicks [from a couple a show to nearly the whole show] Plenty of sight reading, but you can get a good run of rehearsals before preview night. Like Doddy says, depping is down to the MD and fixers views on this. But it is usually ok and you would have a small pool of deps [MD/fixer approved] Money is good and depending on the length of run will include holiday pay every 13 weeks. Bigger shows have spin off's, like cast album CD's and DVD's to record [more money] So in short if you are a full time player they are great gigs money wise. You need to be all ears & eyes, and have good discipline and concentration levels. It can become a bit of a bore, so its good to dep out for other gigs when you get the chance [and most do] Garry

Thanks for that Dood - My wife will be happy, It means i will stop boiling all the Vinegar away. Garry

3/4 was THE common time when folks donned top hats & tails. The Vienna [Viennese] Waltz is a pop tune, maybe an old one, but very much a pop tune of the time. Also with a Bass drum to help you keep time [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoC0mFJrCng[/media] Garry

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1333350689' post='1600237'] What does "I know that I must do what's right, sure as Kilamanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti" mean? Given that you can't see Kilamanjaro from the Serengeti, is he not sure that he must do what's right? [/quote] Always found that interesting, it has been talked about for many years that one. Not sure what he meant. Bit of a discussion here. [url="http://www.fodors.com/community/africa-the-middle-east/kilimanjaro-from-the-serengeti.cfm"]http://www.fodors.co...e-serengeti.cfm[/url] Garry

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1333319504' post='1600128'] Andrew Gold: Lonely Boy, from What's Wrong With This Picture? if I recall correctly [url="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iCOS2vOxuXE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCOS2vOxuXE[/url] [/quote] What a great writer Andrew Gold was, and a terrific tune. Garry

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1333320273' post='1600140'] I was at that gig as well. Nearly everything has has paled beside it. I have never witnessed such a groove. [/quote] I thought it was a pretty amazing experience, you just don't forget some gigs, Glad i got to see Miles, and on a great night. Garry

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1333309043' post='1599905'] Ok, here goes and i would expect a lot of stick for this Great chorus, arrangement and melodies. [/quote] Not from me. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCca5mPMp9A"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCca5mPMp9A[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVS5rS_da9E"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVS5rS_da9E[/url] Garry

PYT is a great Jackson tune. It's perfect for pop - whether its the perfect pop tune is just down to personal taste. The ultimate self indulgent writing [Music] and arranging of Pop for me was this. it was the 60's over the top at it's best. But my god why did Jimmy Webb not hire a singer ? And a Lyricist i suppose. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgPP2R1afw&feature=fvst"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgPP2R1afw&feature=fvst[/url] Garry

Thanks for the link Clarky - great stuff. Garry

Remember seeing Miles at the festival hall a few years ago, when he did 'Human Nature' and 'Time after Time'. A gig that was just something else, with Darryl Jones on Bass, John Scofield and Bob Berg. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1333194949' post='1598556'] When you say 'traditional' instruments....what,like double bass,banjo,acoustic guitar? [/quote] Just for you. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrfY5vSy9Ns&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrfY5vSy9Ns&feature=related[/url] Garry

Yep - they are Tube drivers during the day. Garry

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1333115195' post='1597666'] sh*t name though. [/quote] Tis odd. I notice they did not make your earlier list though [Thankfully] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/172040-bands-whose-name-puts-you-off-listening-to-them/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/172040-bands-whose-name-puts-you-off-listening-to-them/[/url] Garry

If anyone missed them - both at the Pizza Express on Saturday. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQYnmMT3XE&feature=autoplay&list=UUj0NhQsEQFkR1DChbZtmjCQ&lf=plcp&playnext=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQYnmMT3XE&feature=autoplay&list=UUj0NhQsEQFkR1DChbZtmjCQ&lf=plcp&playnext=1[/url] Garry

Supporting TOP last night & Koko. Terrific stuff. Garry

They Rock ! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izR1EbgZf7M&list=UUj0NhQsEQFkR1DChbZtmjCQ&index=1&feature=plcp"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izR1EbgZf7M&list=UUj0NhQsEQFkR1DChbZtmjCQ&index=1&feature=plcp[/url] Garry