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    Making a living by playing bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='BassBod' post='205672' date='May 24 2008, 07:25 PM']One other thing that may not occur to people thinking about this - I've really enjoyed playing many different types of music, on many types of bass, but if someone gave me loads of ££ today to go and do "my thing" I wouldn't have a clue what I wanted to do. I don't even know what music to listen to for enjoyment anymore. I can appreciate most things (still don't get opera) but I've lost focus on "my music". Time for a holiday?
    BB[/quote]

    This is true for me also...

    But I think i get Opera , or is that a spelling mistake...
    And you mean Orphra w....? :)

    Garry

    Making a living by playing bass

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    Posted

    Learn to sight read....
    A big +....
    This will open doors to show's / Turn's / Session's etc.
    This can bring in a good annual income.
    And also useful for depping..
    [Some Function Bands Even have Pad's]
    If they have not...
    The second thing to do is get your ear's in shape..
    By this i mean good busking skill's...
    or at least know plenty of tune's.
    Either way , if you are good at one or other [pref both]
    You will get the call's....In theory :)

    Networking skill's also a plus...
    You dont want to piss people off with hassle phone call's.
    [this is another art in itself]
    Plus all the other stuff above folk's have said.

    Garry

    I don't like funk.

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lowdown

    [quote name='jakesbass' post='196725' date='May 11 2008, 09:41 PM']Many types of music can be funky.
    I find it slightly surprising that the depth of feeling in funky music is not appreciated by all bass players.[/quote]

    +1....

    Just to dismiss any style out right , I kinda find Musically Immature.
    I Really like Nashville Country Style..
    But to some Redneck's on this site...
    That is just root and Five , two to the bar... :huh:

    But there aint nothing wrong with that..
    Played the right way , that can be Funky. :)

    Garry

    Tootsie , Grusin not Jolson.!

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    Posted

    Watching the Dustin Hoffman Film 'Tootsie' last night..
    Dave Grusin sound track...
    I forgot how good it was...
    Anyway a Live version from late 80's.
    With Tom Scott , Lee R and Dave Grusin.
    Not sure who Da Bassist is...
    Nice Groove and good recording quality..
    And a ton of other links to the right hand side...
    Enjoy or F.....g hate ...Whatever.
    But i know it's good. :)


    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmWJeKuveSQ&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmWJeKuveSQ...feature=related[/url]

    Best Female Bass Player

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    Posted · Edited by lowdown

    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='194092' date='May 7 2008, 06:16 PM']Carol Kaye on all Jamersons greatest hits :huh:[/quote]

    Check this out...
    Looks like she is claiming 'Bernedette'

    [url="http://www.carolkaye.com/www/library/basshits.htm"]http://www.carolkaye.com/www/library/basshits.htm[/url] :)

    Oh and a big +1 for Rhonda and Tal :huh:

    Garry

    Dave Holland

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    Posted · Edited by lowdown

    [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='201628' date='May 18 2008, 05:54 PM']Ref: the original clip.

    And that for me is a giant leap.[/quote]

    Yo BBC...
    I think you mean Giant Step.. [Bilbo will fill you in with that one ]

    Good to have you around these parts... :)
    Hope you come again...
    Sure you aint a closet Jazzer...?

    Garry

    Dave Holland

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    Posted

    [quote name='bilbo230763' post='200959' date='May 17 2008, 11:41 AM']The action of an instrument and the fact that it is or is not playable with or without amplification is of no consequence. The music is what matters and Holland, of all people, transcends the idea of technique and focusses on the music
    It would be time well spent.[/quote]

    I did say Bilbo...That you might be wasting your time.. :)

    Garry

    Drum .wav samples

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    Posted

    [quote name='ped' post='200671' date='May 16 2008, 07:43 PM']Just wanted to say cheers Garry for that site - I have registered and been playing some grooves to the loops all day. Brilliant, thanks!![/quote]

    No Problem Ped...

    It's a good site...
    I get all kind's of stuff from there.


    Garry

    Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 Blue Dawn!

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='loweringthetone' post='190905' date='May 2 2008, 10:25 PM']Oh my God ! 70 s disco is making a comeback.[/quote]

    Not sure where you play Bass....
    But Disco Grooves have never been away. :) :huh: :huh:

    Still , nice looking Bass though...
    And Rays are consistant in all departments.
    Another + for The EB Forum.

    Garry

    Freddie Washington

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='199789' date='May 15 2008, 05:54 PM']Wasn't that [b]Randy Jackson [/b]of X Factor "fame"?[/quote]

    You might wanna say ...

    OF.... {a variety of jazz, R&B, and soul artists, including stints with fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and drummer Billy Cobham; however, his most high-profile gig was with the rock band Journey, with whom he toured and recorded from 1983 to 1986. Since that time Jackson has either performed, recorded, or produced with a wide array of name artists, including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Madonna, and many others} FAME.....
    :huh: :huh: :huh:

    Sorry about that....
    I would rather know him for the above..then the 'x Factor'.! :)

    Garry

    Cubase

    in Recording

    Posted

    Here are some free plugins..
    A real must...
    And very useful..
    Enjoy
    [url="http://www.theinternetnowinhandybookform.com/schmapple/dreamonpro.html"]http://www.theinternetnowinhandybookform.c...dreamonpro.html[/url]

    Garry

    I'll Do Anything

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by lowdown

    [quote name='chardbass' post='198799' date='May 14 2008, 03:08 PM']For the record I can't stand hearing contemporary pop/rock music sung in a theatrical/West-end-Wendy style.
    Makes my skin crawl.[/quote]

    Having played Bass for the West end Wendy Community on several show's ...
    I cant agree more....
    Soul less Bollock's :huh:
    Shouting and Straying from the tune.. :huh:
    Ad lib's all over the place :)
    Back phrasing [ 'Cause they aint go not time] :huh:
    And they think all that is Rock and Roll :huh:
    And the tuning....what's that all about... :huh:

    Thank god the Band / Orchestra is F..K..G Brilliant.

    Garry

    A Bit of a Special Experience

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    Posted · Edited by lowdown

    [quote name='chris_b' post='174400' date='Apr 11 2008, 10:50 AM']Isolated Jamerson bass tracks probably come from the www.ricksuchow.com web site. They used to be freely available but Motown complained. You now have to get some sort of sign in to access them. Unless you know someone who has them on CD already!!
    You get bass only and the whole rhythm tracks for ABC, Brick House, I Want You Back, Let's Get It On, Reach Out I'll Be There, Standing In The Shadows Of Love, What's Going On and Ain't Too Proud To Beg.
    Personally I prefer Jamerson in the mix.[/quote]

    Yep .. I have access to this site....
    And it is pretty amazing hearing JJ Isolated...
    Such a big rich warm sound...and really tight articulation....
    You also get the mix without drums , for some strange reason. :)

    And you are right , the tracks were knocking around for ages for
    a lot of the stuff , and Motown put some legal block on it.
    I believe there are .wav files knocking around of the multi tracks as well.

    On another note..There are also some rare Jaco tracks up there as well..
    And a few Macca Solo'd Bass things as well ..or at least track sharing.

    Garry

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