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[quote name='2wheeler' post='257758' date='Aug 8 2008, 07:49 AM']With due respect to my esteemed colleagues who have uploaded transcriptions, the rhythmic structure of the bass line is a 3/2 Latin clave diminished to one bar. So each bar is based on: dotted quaver, dotted quaver, crotchet, quaver, crotchet Then there are embellishments on top of that (rests and extra notes) but that's more down to feeling it at the time, I would argue. I would wait and see what the drummer is up to before adding too much of that. Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen have put together a great book called "Funkifying the Clave" about the mechanics of afro-cuban rhythms, including how they influence rock and pop. You don't have to work your way through the book to play Valerie tonight but it's a good one to add to the collection and it is very relevant here so I couldn't resist a little plug [/quote] Yep that is a great Book and a must...... I have the first edition complete with Cassette tape... My chart reference was to 'OTPJ', and that it was in 4/4. It has a heavy snare back beat on 2 and 4 so being a pop/soul tune was in 4/4. 4 Stick counts at start , but of course that could be read as 'One two.two two' Then making it....................... [attachment=11779:img040.jpg] I think you might be over complicating a p**s easy pop tune , sung by a raving Drug ridden, Gin sodden old looking trout [ who sings great when she is sober.. ] Garry

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='257502' date='Aug 7 2008, 07:24 PM']Hi Garry, I think you're right there. It does vary a little in places. I was mainly going for the bones of the piece so that Mewsie could get through it for her audition. Not bad for a 30 minute takedown, though [/quote] Sorry mate, I was not bone picking... As it happens its good to see people putting up charts...good one! In fact it might be a good idea for a thread... [Like the groove loops thing] Then we could all help each other out.. Might have to change the odd note though... Not sure how you would stand with the copyright thing ? Garry

I think beat two is anticipated with a 16'th note, same as the bass drum pattern. As someone pointed out before... Its the Bo Diddley Rhythm with a few ghosties here and there, And a bit swingey Need to click on pic. Garry

Hangover I have a 3 & half year old lad who wakes up at 7 every morning, Thinking he is sporticus from Lazy town I have no time to think about the day before! Its all about the day ahead Stay positive....! Rock & Roll man.................. Garry

Mark... I think you need to give a bit more info.. What sound card? Is Audacity set right...? Connections...? What are you monitoring through..? 16 bit / 24 bit...? I see you are in Essex as well....where? And you might be a Hammers fan? Garry

[quote name='Soulfinger' post='250541' date='Jul 29 2008, 04:17 PM']Monk Montgomery started playing electric in 1953, more than seven years before the Jazz Bass was introduced. With Wes, he played a P, plucking with his thumb. Later in his career, he did indeed switch to a J - and it sure sounds like he´s using a pick here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI3lhVYQGXk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI3lhVYQGXk[/url][/quote] Just looked at my original statement..... No where does it state that he used a Jazz bass in 1953.. Just that he played a Jazz bass with a pick. Garry

I have been doing some Rat Pack corporate stuff of late with quite a big band, And doing it on electric does not seem to be a problem with them. Garry

[quote name='The Funk' post='249826' date='Jul 28 2008, 05:59 PM']Easiest way around latency = mixer.[/quote] Or an Audio card with direct monitoring. I use an RME card with Cubase sx3 and do not have the problen. Cubase compensates for latency automatically, [VST'S] Or you can input this manually for Audio after doing the latency test. This free utility will calculate your latency. Then you can manually input the offset yourself. [url="http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=3196"]http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=3196[/url] There is a thread about latency issues on cubase.net [url="http://www.cubase.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=743875&highlight=&sid=105b6b4c6181eb48e094558f28f363c9"]http://www.cubase.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php...094558f28f363c9[/url] Garry

[quote name='Mcgiver69' post='250106' date='Jul 29 2008, 12:34 AM']If I'm not mistaken Monk was the first to ever record a Jazz record with an electric bass.[/quote] I think you might be right, I am sure i have read that somewhere. Thinks me might just go and google that... Garry

Just following on from something Bilbo said in another post. 'PLECTRUM PLAYING' Monk the the brother of Wes Montgomery was a great swing Electric Bassist, Using a pick and his Jazz bass. Any arsed horn player who is only good at blowing himself, who says 'you cant swing on electric' should take a listen to this. [ Bock to Bock ] A bit layed back. But goes into 4's at about 1-40 [url="http://www.last.fm/music/Wes+Montgomery/_/Bock+to+Bock"]http://www.last.fm/music/Wes+Montgomery/_/Bock+to+Bock[/url] Monk is a bit forgotten nowdays. Garry

Thats Really sad, The best gig i heard him play, Was with Sanborn in the mid 80's at Wembley arena. Marcus miller and Steve Gadd in the Band. And they were just the support act! Garry

[quote name='Alun' post='12000' date='Jun 4 2007, 07:13 PM']+1. His lines are great fun to play. Ewan Vernal (spelling?) from Deacon Blue - lots of great playing, especially on lesser known tracks Graham Maby with Joe Jackson - especially the live version of "Fools In Love" Winston Blissett - UK session player Steve Pearce - another great sessioner and from the upright jazz world, some great UK players - Paul Morgan, Jeff Clyne and Roy Babbington - all worth investigating. Cheers, Alun[/quote] You can add Trevor Barry and Andy Pask to the Uk list. Garry

[quote name='gilmour' post='244997' date='Jul 22 2008, 01:34 AM']Well, they let 'turntablists' in the MU now....[/quote] And in the past, a very well known drummer had his dog listed in the MU directory. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought she meant her nephew was a sailor boy. Garry

On Holiday in Greece a couple of years ago. A woman...'What do you do for a living then'? Me... Umm, a Bass player,Musician. Her ..'Oh really,[Pause]... My nephew is guitarist Musician type of person like you... He spins the decks.' I now tell holiday folk i am a cab driver..... Then grind them to death with my life on the road as a cabbie..... Garry

A couple of Geezers with names that sounded like Sweedish Chefs, Did some sessions for some Scandinavian pop band, Garry

If You Like JJ. You might want to check out the Album 'Grasshopper', 1983. From the Wayne Johnson Trio, With Bill Berg on drums. Very nice playing and blowing all round. Good link Jake. Garry

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='243037' date='Jul 18 2008, 08:47 PM']Sib 5 isn't as good as 4 though[/quote] Why is that ? I am still on Sibelius 4, and was wondering about doing an upgrade to V5. Is it not worth it ? Garry

For all you Purple Fans... Dont get any better than this ! Would be great to be in a music shop at the weekend in Japan. [ If you are a thief ] The " If you play ...... ..... , put the money in the box" Should be crammed with Yen. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8wFNDzx10"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8wFNDzx10[/url] Garry

[quote name='Machines' post='241151' date='Jul 16 2008, 06:37 PM']Smoke on the Water[/quote] I thought you were joking.. But i think you meant this version. [url="http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8wFNDzx10"]http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8wFNDzx10[/url] Garry

[quote name='bassace' post='242940' date='Jul 18 2008, 06:03 PM']Great tune, isn't it. Try to get hold of Oscar Peterson's 'We Get Requests' CD. Ray Brown plays bass and this version is held up as an example of really good, spare bass playing with every note counting. It also shows that a tune can swing without being up-tempo.[/quote] Yep someone burnt that for me [oops]. did i say that! Funny you mention Mr Brown... I was watching L.A is my Lady [with old Blue eyes] This afternoon. And Ray Brown was just amazing on that session, Along with the rest of the band of course... 'Mack the knife' from the same session...yep it sure did swing ! Garry

Or another good bet, Is get an Audio / Midi interface that has direct monitoring. Then the recording / latency thing is not a problem. Cubase compensates for this. This can be done within Cubase. Or You can do this pretty exact , with manual imput. [ loop back test / record ] Garry

This is just what you need... Free and very easy to use. [url="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/"]http://audacity.sourceforge.net/[/url] Garry

[quote name='ironside1966' post='242650' date='Jul 18 2008, 01:00 PM']Cubase 5 already they have not sorted out 4 yet.[/quote] Thats why i have stayed with SX3 and XP. Working great,very stable. I think i have got past the 'keep upgrading stage - cause every one else does' My neighbour [Full time writer] has Cubase 4 and Vista . And he is always pulling his hair out with the problems. Garry

I have the N8... I Paid about £550.00... But i think they are cheaper at the moment. The Audio sound in/out is very good. [ Not a bad sounding compressor either] Also very stable. Bundled Cubase is a bit limited compared to My Cubase SX3. [ Cubase 4 seems to still be buggy] [I will wait until September when Cubase 5 is due.] But more than enough features. Also with the Yamaha desk,you do get the real recording feeling, Not like you are just sitting in the office... Great bit of kit. Garry

And how many keyboard players say... " I have these really nice changes for Summertime" Chromatic...blah blah etc And they think every other keys player in the world has not said that... Had a nice surprise a few days ago [not that i do many jazz gigs anymore] 'Have you met miss Jones'... [and not as a funk tune either...!!!] Not sure why i like that tune...but i do. Proberly 100's of better tunes. 'My Funny Valentine' as the BALLAD..Droaning on for hours. [Every one has to take a solo] Nice tune though Garry