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[quote name='jakesbass' post='1057142' date='Dec 13 2010, 12:17 PM']I once vomited in the toilet at the side of the stage during a big solo piano feature, and got back onstage to finish the set with the taste making me feel even worse... it was on an extremely rough crossing of the bay of biscay and the theatre lounge being in the bows of the ship was going up and down like a good un, 40-60 feet rise and fall whilst holding a double bass and trying to put on a show under the hot lights etc all conspired to give me my one and only bout of sea sickness. Blegh I definitely deserve some sort of recognition for that little episode.[/quote] Nah, Sorry - Thats the duty of a crusing Bassist, its all down to the booze. The person[s] to get the award would be the band member[s] staying on stage and not throwing up during the Bass solo/feature. Garry

I shot off the morning after my wedding to go on tour overseas for 4 weeks, my Father in-law even drove me to Birmingham airport. He likes me these days though, even though he has advanced Alzheimer's and can not remember who i am! Garry

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='1057042' date='Dec 13 2010, 10:55 AM']Thankyou though, if that's how everyone feels, feel free to close the thread Jake[/quote] Its not how everyone feels, like i said above, try the midi file route it does speed things up, and contrary to some peoples belief, its not cheating, it just speeds things up. And after all these days, its about time and work flow. Funny enough i was just thinking the other day - People take time to post up transcriptions and get loads of downloads, and very rarely get a Thank you reply underneath. And you are one of the few who do. Garry

[quote name='J.R.Bass' post='1056843' date='Dec 13 2010, 12:31 AM']Hey guys, currently putting together a function group, and writing out lead sheets/charts for the group is getting a bit tedious. Was just wondering if anyone out there has any that they don't mind sending me?? Anything and everything would be appreciated & it's all the usual suspects that you'd expect. Any help is great You can pm me on here, or email me, [email protected] Cheers guys Jake[/quote] If you are snowed under with a lot of tunes to do - try google for the midi files [ millions of free ones out there] And import into Finale or Sibelius or any of the freebie notation programmes out there.Then you can transpose, tidy up, change things, then just print off. Saves a load of work that way. Of course there are some you will have to transcribe. But you can not get off that easy.. Here are a couple of free notaters. [url="http://musescore.org/"]http://musescore.org/[/url] [url="http://www.nch.com.au/notation/index.html"]http://www.nch.com.au/notation/index.html[/url] [url="http://musettemusic.com/"]http://musettemusic.com/[/url] Or you can get cut down versions of the biggies for about $20.00. Garry

[quote name='dood' post='1055988' date='Dec 12 2010, 01:25 PM']For me it is a very quick and simple answer! Write down all the things you love about all those basses and then a second list about all the things you dislike. Take that list to a luthier of your choice and have them make the bass of your dreams![/quote] He will be left with a one stringed semi acoustic Banjo... Garry

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1055971' date='Dec 12 2010, 01:00 PM']Errr [/quote] That got me all twisted and sweaty - but i think he meant 2010.. Garry

[quote name='cocco' post='1055169' date='Dec 11 2010, 05:34 PM']My Aria SB is my favourite slapper by a long way. Narrow string spacing and [b]light strings at a low action is the key IMO[/b][/quote] My 70's Jazz Bass with a high action, strung 47-107, no scooping, sounds great [for me anyway] I think a big part of it is down to your technique, and the amount of work you put into it. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1054688' date='Dec 11 2010, 09:07 AM']How many people on here regularly get hired to play both electric and upright bass? Have you found that playing both has increased your workload?[/quote] It did at one time, but the problem these days in shows at least, is fixers/MD's not wanting to [or budget permitting] pay doubling rates [assuming its a union contract] So other than shows if the bulk of your work is being done on Electric or vice versa you tend to get pigeon holed. [So and so is an electric player/so and so is an Upright player - not so and so is a Bassist ] But in theory it should increase your workload. Garry

[quote name='JTUK' post='1054699' date='Dec 11 2010, 09:25 AM']All image, IMV.. ok voice, if you can even say that, and decent enough grooves but not a vocalalist you'd listen to, really. just my 2p.[/quote] I kinda agree with all that. Not so much her vocal range for me - but some suspect tuning. Great visuals though. Garry

[quote name='steve-soar' post='843724' date='May 20 2010, 11:17 PM']You ain't gonna learn anything remotely funky by sitting in front of a computer, doing an "on-line course". [b] Have a word with yourselves[/b]. [/quote] Garry

Some of the people i have had to work with in my Muso career has made me think i will Big myself down and run off and join a factory. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1052534' date='Dec 9 2010, 10:56 AM']Just re-read Lowdown's post. Its interesting that the rehearsals were so extensive. We had onw rehearsal and then the gigs - sounds like we had no chance!! It goes to show, doesn't it, that the reason the professionals sound good is because they put the hours in, not because they are sprinkled with the magic fairy mojo dust. I have no doubt that we woudl have sounded much better with that kind of preparation.[/quote] Down to ALW's finance really, and it always is. When JCS re appeared on Broadway in the Early 2000's they had even longer, buts that the Americans for you, Rehearse everything down to the last dotted quaver, nothing left to chance. Unlike in the UK where people are still winging it on opening night... Have fun Bilbo. Garry

Is that the reported stolen snowman from the recent emergancy 999 call? Garry

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1048177' date='Dec 5 2010, 01:06 PM']On of my favourites. This should go into the pro-slap thread.[/quote] If you do that you will have an army of anti slap Basschatters hunt you down and cut off your thumbs. Garry

[quote name='Doddy' post='1048062' date='Dec 5 2010, 10:57 AM']Will Lee[/quote] Same for me - he has been doing the David Letterman show for god knows how long. Dug this old one out from years ago. Garry

[quote name='Lysdexia' post='1042046' date='Nov 30 2010, 10:15 AM']The last two times of band implosion have finished on violent notes[/quote] What like half the band finish Mustang Sally in 'C'. And the over half finish in 'C#' Or broken handbags? Oh and good to see you back mate. Still have the Ricky? Garry

Far to many over the years to mention but i am digging TM Stevens at the moment. He co-wrote this.... Great stuff in the middle 02:40 Garry

Mr Al Jarreau, one of my favourite Linnets. Great version of this tune - his voice is so controlled. Yep it is nice and smooth. Garry

[quote name='SMV' post='1040372' date='Nov 28 2010, 08:06 PM']the O'jays 'money' bass line sounds sweet when I play it double thumbed as opposed to pick or fingers.[/quote] What a great track...! Garry

Another one for not pointless. I use it in conjunction with palm mute for a pick style sound/effect. Garry

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1037967' date='Nov 26 2010, 04:45 PM']I have to agree the 'one' is 'Summer Nights' from Grease. Every generation is up for it.[/quote] And if they can not manage the Key change[s] and want to sit on it a bit more.... You lost that loving feeling. [Middle section] Garry

[quote name='Dusty' post='1036741' date='Nov 25 2010, 06:47 PM']btw... Good to see your a Lakland fan, what is it ?[/quote] Fretless USA - A black one with an Ebony board. A real dream to play. Garry

Whole lotta love, [In various keys - but the right one] Rock around the clock. [and they some how manage to get lost in a twelve bar] Walking on the moon - and once again attempting this it could be anything note wise, its only the Rhythm that gives it away, with a 3/4 thrown in of course. And they manage to do these without asking if anyone has the TAB. Garry

[quote name='Dusty' post='1036577' date='Nov 25 2010, 04:44 PM']There is a McDonalds & a Morrisons less than 5 mins away (by car), plus we will be serving drinks & cakes etc. May also do burgers etc on the BBQ if the demand is there and the weather kind.[/quote] There is a certain oil refinery not far away as well, if needed. Garry

[quote name='Paul S' post='1035864' date='Nov 25 2010, 07:51 AM']If I can handle the travelling I'll be there. Must be, what, 5 mins... add a contingency for heavy traffic, so maybe 8 mins Is this at Island Studios?[/quote] Just swim over, it's much easier. Garry