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[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1323944431' post='1468876'] and I think that Wilton Felder [b](Crusaders trumpet player)[/b] played bass on some of this album but not necessarily on this track. He also played the lovely part on Jackson 5's I want you back but I digress. [/quote] You are correct in that Wilton Felder did play an Instrument that is blown................... But in fact it is the Saxophone, and to be more precise - Tenor. Garry

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1323937303' post='1468770'] There's more for you at the end of a music degree than you may think. Music teacher, music therapist, theatre work, cruise ship work, publishing houses, music journalism, production, film/tv scores, sales, etc. If you're prepared to study for 4 years, and study something you love, and have already demonstrated a level of dedication to by achieving your rock school grade 8, then go for it. The other thing about music courses, is that they often have "industry people" as lecturers, or the like, coming in for master classes.[i] It's a chance to be noticed, ask questions and rub shoulders with like minded people, who will sharpen you up and give you some direction.[/i] All the best mate, go for it and don't listen to the naysayers. [/quote] All this for me............... I left school at 16 to start a career in music, i am 54 now and still going strong [have a house, family, car and go on holidays] Things in the business have changed, and always will. It's up to you to change with it and keep on top of it. Being a full time Musician means you are usually in an environment of Musicians constantly, or people in the business, which means opportunities tend to present themselves more. Don't just settle for being an Electric Bassist alone, add other Musical skills to your arsenal. The more work you put in, the chances are the rewards will be better. Going to Uni or other Musical teaching establishments is a great chance to immerse yourself in the whole Musical environment, and a chance to[b] make contacts [/b]with is a very important thing. Garry

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1323550401' post='1464558'] Five minutes away! EXCELLENT!!!! Expect to see LOTS of me come new year. [/quote] Five minutes to get through Dartford toll - you are having a laugh ain't you ? Garry

Very nice playing - and very vocal like phrasing. A nice listen that. Garry

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1323448057' post='1463570'] Now watch someone ask if there's a page with tab for a 5-stringer! [/quote] I am sure they can be accommodated at 'Toys R Us' me thinks. Garry

Good news for us Essex boys. I can now tell my wife i am nipping down to IKEA at Thurrock to get a wardrobe, And come back with an 8x10 and say i left my glasses at home. Garry

Sorry for the hijack... Nice Bass playing on this [Good arrangements again] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiX-BE9uyVg&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiX-BE9uyVg&feature=related[/url] Garry

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1323180524' post='1460176'] [b]I'm a huge Philly soul fan[/b], haven't listened to Ghetto Child for years - have it playing right now [/quote] To be honest so am I. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Vcu-_tZkQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6Vcu-_tZkQ[/url] Garry

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1323168853' post='1459944'] I've used Steve as Dep a few times..... he is a stunning keys player. I remember the first time he played.... he turned up with this proper rubbish monitoring set up... and I thought oh god... but he absolutely blew me away with his playing and also his insight into using the correct settings for what was required on short notice. [/quote] Yer he is a great player, i used to work with him quite a lot on various things. But i have not seen him for about 5 years. Although he did contact me through linkedin not so long back. Quite a CV has Steve. [And quite a set of listening ears as well] [url="http://www.myspace.com/steveturnerkeys"]http://www.myspace.com/steveturnerkeys[/url] Garry

[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1323164880' post='1459870'] "James, Andrew, Chris and Steve". I've checked Steve Lewison's credits, but he didnt seem to play on this. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLTTQUFZgGg[/media] [/quote] A keyboard player i worked with a few times was MD and played keys for her on a few tours. His name was Steve Turner - so that might be the 'Steve' Yep, some good Synth/E Bass on the videos. Garry

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1323107414' post='1459404'] This is one of my favourite Jamerson bass lines: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5VaRSEvq8U[/media] [/quote] Great track... Just been reading some history with that track [urban myth has it that Stevie Wonder played kit on it] And the Detroit Spinners were called just 'The Spinners' before they left Motown. It was changed so as not to get confused with an English folk group called 'The Spinners' Garry

The Sounds of Philadelphia or Philly sound. Some great tunes and superb Orchestrations & playing all round. The stable was a bit like the Motown label, with their own bunch of players most of the time [MSFB] Ronald Baker played Bass on loads of the stuff. Garry

If you are having trouble writing it down Matt, Maybe play it into your DAW [even at the slowest speed you are comfortable with] And save as a midi file - that way its saved [Tempo matters not] You can then import the Midi file into any notation software [there are a couple of free one's out there] And it's then in dot form for you to see, and take in. Garry

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1323088384' post='1459031'] I recently found a bunch of resources on the Philharmonia Orchestra website that might also prove handy: [url="http://philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/make_music/"]http://philharmonia....nge/make_music/[/url] [/quote] I have been using that site for a couple of years, some useful info there. Managed to get along to some of their free concerts & rehearsals. The samples are only Mp3, but some are very usable when layered with your own samples. Remix page is good fun with their on-line sequencer. Garry

Scales/Intervals/Chord Cycles, related modes/ key sig's. Its all here on one page. The keyboard on the left hand side changes the key. Enjoy. [url="http://ionian.musicbypatterns.com/mode/ionian/key_of_f_major/f/13/f_13_chord_piano.html"]http://ionian.musicbypatterns.com/mode/ionian/key_of_f_major/f/13/f_13_chord_piano.html[/url] Garry

[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1322994646' post='1457940'] *you're [/quote] the one that I want....... ooh ooh ooh...... Garry

[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1323001055' post='1458057'] WOw, thanks for the link, Garry, that Brecker solo is just out of control... And, is that Johnny P on bass? Really cool eitherway... Laimis [/quote] Hey Laimis. Complete Musician breakdown here. [url="http://www.grusin.net/west_side_story.htm"]http://www.grusin.net/west_side_story.htm[/url] If you can find 'America' from the same album on Youtube - give it a listen, stonking stuff. John Patitucci swings great on this album. Well worth buying/Downloading. Garry

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1322969192' post='1457849'] West Side Story. It is a masterpiece, a triumph of 20th century music from one of the greatest musical minds of all time as far as I'm concerned! [/quote] Have you listened to Dave Grusin's version/Album of West Side story ? Top arranging and playing all round. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xonj84qRk4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xonj84qRk4[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GrTr6KHkdo&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GrTr6KHkdo&feature=related[/url] Garry

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1322935891' post='1457542'] How do you know him? [/quote] I would not say i know him - although i did meet him a few times. I used to spend a lot of time [quite a while back] up in Newcastle. Used to stay with a Guitarist called Paul Carr. So had many drink ups with a lot of the guys that were at Newcastle collage at the time - usually in 'Rockshots' and the 'Broken Doll' Garry

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1322934527' post='1457530'] Is West Side Story not a musical these days?! [/quote] Hey Matt - any relation to Ken Potter ? Garry

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1322933186' post='1457509'] 2) Stupid time/key signatures WILL appear and you WILL sh!t yourself...[/quote] Not in Fame. West Side story - Maybe Garry

Found a great site for full Orchestral sounds. They are in Sound Font format [Audio files] You will need a Sound font VST player to play them. This one is Multitimbral and Free - [url="http://www.cakewalk.com/Download/sfz.aspx"]http://www.cakewalk.com/Download/sfz.aspx[/url] Demo of the sounds - [url="http://www.box.com/shared/9og0bht86y"]http://www.box.com/shared/9og0bht86y[/url] Details & Instruments available - [url="http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/"]http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/[/url] Download - [url="http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/download.html"]http://sso.mattiaswestlund.net/download.html[/url] Enjoy Garry

Can i give the Roland Octacapture a mention. It's about a ton above your budjet though. It is incredibly stable, and works at really really low latency with no problems, also zero latency hardwear monitoring. [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/roland-octa-capture--78369?gclid=CJT28ujy5awCFSEhtAodoGT5Mg"]http://www.dv247.com...CFSEhtAodoGT5Mg[/url] [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/roland-octa-capture--78369?gclid=CNaLhefz5awCFQUNfAodTnQnMw"]http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/roland-octa-capture--78369?gclid=CNaLhefz5awCFQUNfAodTnQnMw[/url] Garry

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1322904661' post='1457088'] not being a synth exp but form my experience of previously owning a roland super jd it does sound like some of the fretless and acoustic bass patches in the roland. my ears (and the technology timeline) would suggest synth but my fingers are saying strings [/quote] I am sure someone will come along who knows for sure. The double stops and shakes do sound like mod wheel & pitch bends though. Garry

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1322869082' post='1456976'] [url="http://allmusic.com/album/nightshift-r2093703/credits"]http://allmusic.com/...2093703/credits[/url] [/quote] Oh well - i got that wrong.. Although it does sound like the DX7 Fretless Bass patch, The same one as 'Take My Breath away' - Berlin. And just about every Pub Duo using Backing tracks. Garry