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[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1329912076' post='1549471'] since starting on DB, my gigs have gone down by about 75% so the 'DB will get you more gigs' argument is not as robust as one would like to think [/quote] Possible you are in the wrong game then. Try something else, maybe writing books..... Good luck with the book Rob. Garry

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1329900936' post='1549181'] The creativity is in the chord changes, syncopation, form, arrangement........the list can go on. [/quote] This for me as well. Garry

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1329680878' post='1545880'] Id rather kiss a tramps arse! [/quote] Here you go, take your pick. [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/trammps2008836x500.jpg/][IMG]http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6255/trammps2008836x500.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Garry

Playing with velocities, and moving notes[hits] to either side of the grid line [not bang on] along with 'thinking' how a drummer would play the part goes along way to getting very usable Drum tracks. The EZdrummer midi files do this along with a lot of the stuff out there these days. Garry

I have done this show a few times, every where from the West End to Tokyo, Its a real blast to play on Bass. It's not that taxing, an easy [sight] read and as someone above said, If its a good band, its a real groove. Enjoy. Garry

[quote name='Hector' timestamp='1329486452' post='1543215'] Just as an addendum to my last post, here's the first 30 pages of the Bert Ligon book for your perusal. [url="http://www.scribd.com/doc/51885034/7346612-Bert-Ligon-Connecting-Chords-With-Linear-Harmony-1"]http://www.scribd.co...inear-Harmony-1[/url] [/quote] After viewing that. I had to buy... Looks very interesting, well its two o'clock in the morning anything looks interesting. Thanks for the link

Nice free VST'i. Nearly 250 meg of free sounds. [url="http://www.uvisoundsource.com/article_info.php?articles_id=8"]http://www.uvisoundsource.com/article_info.php?articles_id=8[/url] Garry

Yep, great stuff. Have been listening to DF's Night Fly album the last couple of days, and that is one of my Magic moment CD's. Garry

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1329527663' post='1544001'] The Samuel Adler is a brilliant book[/quote] This really is a classic, very detailed but so easy to follow. Garry

[quote name='Alec 'Aleb' Mills' timestamp='1329486101' post='1543202'] Maynard Ferguson's Solo at the beginning of [i]Gospel John[/i] [/quote] That is great. The Piano playing and composing skills of Dave Grusin ... The opening section of 'On Golden Pond' such a moving bit of music. Garry

The opening bars of the World at War Series.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqONgYHYo88[/media] And for some pathetic reason 'Miles' first couple of bars on this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddHP8_Em7s[/media] Garry

I cut mine down to only Two. [Well three, Charlie Parker Omni book in Bass clef] Mark Levine & Samual Adler. The Samual Adler book is ongoing for me. Mark Levine book i poke into every now and then. I seem to get more out of transcribing these days. Garry

As a freelancer, for me my essentials are.... Volume pedal, Sans Amp DI, Tuner. I have the rest, Chorus, Octave pedal etc. But will only take or use them if i know they are [really] needed. I keep it lean and clean and as less fussy as i can, mainly because its then a hassle free time with the engineer. Garry

'Magic' Musical moments in pop history - I was talking to someone yesterday about that very thing. Something magical to ones self is not always magical to others. I think that chord unites everyone and goes down in Music folk law. Would be interesting to see what other 'moments' people on this forum can come up with. Garry

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1329377355' post='1541363'] 3 plus the producer....simples [/quote] It seems to have turned into anything but simple over the years... Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1329336225' post='1540944'] So, now we know. Its G, C F A and D. In theoretical terms its a voicing of a F6/9 chord (F, G, A, C and D = i, III, V, VI & II (IX)). Paul played the D, which is the relative minor. [/quote] So its a case of how many Beatles does it take to play a Jazz chord [D Minor7 add 11] ? Garry

Here you go...... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ&feature=player_embedded#!"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ&feature=player_embedded#![/url] Garry

I suppose they would if i was a dog. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1329306422' post='1540259'] I listen with my ears not watch with my eyes.[/quote] + Infinity. Garry

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1329238598' post='1539388'] I always get mine form the same eBay store - [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Babz-Media"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Babz-Media/DURACELL-PROCELL-BATTERIES-/[/url] £7.49 for 10 Duracell Procells. More you buy cheaper they are as well. I've been using them for all batteries for about 18 months now. Generally arrive within 2 days, often next day and usually free delivery too! [/quote] Thanks for the link, going to order some stuff later. It also looks a handy place to get tools for the Cat Burglar business. Garry

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1329241688' post='1539470'] 60's boyband. No big deal. [/quote] A popular beat combo i believe , M'lud. Or is just urban myth, M'lud. Garry

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1329231506' post='1539184'] Still a bit early for me, but you go ahead! [/quote] Stopped years ago mate. Otherwise i would have taken you up ! Garry

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1329228792' post='1539122'] Buying a bass is a bit like making love to a beautiful woman. Only go with the ones you like, for whatever you reason you like them... When you go off them for whatever reason, pass them on. [/quote] Beer goggles John. Garry

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1329216779' post='1538818'] the hit parade [/quote] Love it. Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329165296' post='1538303'] Here he is again, with John Lennon: [/quote] That's not John Lennon... It's Heather - look at the wooden leg.