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Blimey, I found that grim. By the third song the shouting was even grimmer. But, people like/love him and Oasis, so fair play.

To be honest, I've only been demoing it for a couple of days myself. Sound aside, it is intuitive to work with and dead easy to get results quickly without too much faffing around. I agree with your point about it being a tad too dark, but a minor gripe really. I'm just off to spend my $20.00 and get a serial number/license.

Yep, it sounds very nice and at a great price as well! You can resize the GUI to any size if you want. Full size: Reduced size:

I have a pair of Presonus Eris 3.5's for my office computer and they sound pretty good. No problem with volume either. You can get them for £75 on Amazon at the moment. If you want/need Bluetooth as well, £109.00 (Amazon)

A nice little Funky theme called 'Hikky Burr', written by Quincy Jones. It was from The Bill Crosby TV Show in 1969 (Carol Kaye on Bass). QJ included it on his album called 'Smackwater Jack' a couple of years later.

Seeing as 'that 60's session Bass sound' was talked about on the Herbie thread, I might as well drag this thread up, Chris. Russ also played Bass on Groovin' with Mister Bloe.

From 'Insanity Samples'... A free Bamboo Flute (Expressive World Flute). Unfortunately, it only works in the full version of Kontakt. It has a really nice, easy to navigate GUI, where you can choose your articulations and Legato types. The articulations work in a grid which can be triggered by velocity levels combined with key switches. BAMBOO FLUTE

G Love & Special Sauce... If you click on the YouTube link there is a full play list.

A 90's band called 'Soul Coughing'. They had an Upright Bassist called Sebastion Steinberg. The music is a mish mash of Hip Hop, Electronic and Rock.

Yes, Phil Mulford along with Mike Smith on Drums. I too thought the Rhythm section and Orchestra were very good. I wasn't sure about the vocals either. Pitchy at times and a bit twee (IMO, of course).

This young lady explains 2/2 rather well. When I used to work in pit and show work it was quite common (no pun intended), especially in up tempo tunes and scores. Very much two in the bar feel for Bass parts. Time Signature 2/2 (Cut Time)

And has mostly been pointed out.

'This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)' is 4/4 but has a strong R&B Swing 12/8 feel. Great to play as well!!

I think Searching by Change (Luther Vandross) is 4/4 (four to the floor) but has a 12/8 feel.

I heard it through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye or Gladys Knight & The Pips. The Night by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Although not on the Motown Label, it was a popular tune in the Northern Soul clubs. It defiantly has the Motown vibe and feel.

Excellent version. Very well played and sung by all!! I also saw Richard's acknowledgement over on YouTube as well - (He's a top, top arranger).

That's interesting. It might be because she is a tad pitchy at times (IMO). Although, like you, I do like the version. There is plenty of energy and the horn players really nailed the parts.

A little bit more than the above has happened in the last eleven years. 2013–present: "Sirens" EP series and re-engagement with contemporary dance pop [edit] On 20 and 21 September 2013, Level 42 (joined by an expanded brass section), performed three new songs at London's Indigo O2 Arena – "Where's Yo' Head At", "Too Much Time", and "Sirens". All of these appeared on the band's first new release for seven years, the six-song studio EP "Sirens" (released on 31 October 2013, and the first output from the band's new self-owned label Level 42 Records). Mixed by the American DJ John Morales, the EP also contained "Mind On You", "My Independence Day" and "Build Myself a Rocket" (with King's daughter Marlee providing the backing vocals on the last of these tracks). Musically, it built on the production approach of Retroglide while allying the band with contemporary developments in R&B and dance electronica. On 3 December 2013, the band announced 'The Sirens Tour' – a 30 date tour, starting in October 2014 and taking in the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Italy. In the summer of 2014, the band performed at a number of festivals across Europe including headline performances at Let's Rock Bristol and Rochester Castle. They also played at Rewind festivals. At a performance in Bournemouth, ex-drummer Gary Husband returned due to Pete Ray Biggin being unavailable.[citation needed] In 2015, the band appeared at a number of UK and European festivals headlining at 'Let's Rock The Moor' and 'Carfest' concerts. They also played two nights at the Indigo2 in London where the band once again featured a larger brass section consisting of Dan Carpenter (trumpet) and Nicol Thomson (trombone) as well as regular saxophonist Sean Freeman. In 2016, Level 42 performed at a number of festivals across the UK and Europe as well as in Curaçao, Chile and Argentina before embarking on a UK, Netherlands and Scandinavian tour in order to promote the "Sirens II" EP. On 1 May 2019, it was announced that Boon Gould had been found dead at his home in Dorset. He was 64.[18] On 4 July 2019, Level 42 made a rare North American incursion, being the band to perform the first concert to launch the week long Festival d'été de Québec (Quebec City Summer Festival). Then since the Pandemic...They did what most working musicians do...Gig and tour (a lot). Level 42 Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick

That whole '89 PT concert was great; Mark King and Gary Husband were on fire that night. I seem to remember 'Breakout' with Corinne Drewery with the house band being particularly good as well.