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Might as well turn it into a Piero Piccioni appreciation thread. He is worthy...

Yes, his writing and arranging skills were terrific. His Big Band stuff was good too.... Oddly enough, at around 3:15 of that video, it sounds like the same Bass player in style and sound. If you listen through headphones you can quite clearly hear it is an Electric played with a pick. Very much the sound and style of that era. The more you listen to Piero Piccioni, the more you become a fan of his music and start hunting down more of him. His music was very catchy. It is difficult trying to track down the musicians on his sessions. A few in this link but unfortunately, not the Bassist. https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/piero-piccioni/colpo-rovente/

Yeah, thanks for posting... To me, that sounds like a Pick and flats, played near the neck. The extra edge might be because it's a Jazz Bass? On another note, Piero Piccioni composed some great film scores back in the 60's and 70's. His string arranging was beautiful and very romantic. Great voicings..!!

Second Guitar in a band? Surely there are specialised forums with like minded people where you can indulge in activities like that? Personally, I think historic behaviour like that should be kept a secret.**

Vince Mendoza and the LSO. The album is called 'Epiphany'. Stunning arranging.

"I'm gonna take the classical guitar which I...learned yesterday"....

He's transcribing chops for a 15 year old ain't to shabby either....

Seeing as you had a front row seat, right in front of him... I'm surprised you didn't ask him during the intro to 'The Chinese Way' when there is no Bass going on...

8DIO have a 55% sale on at present. You can pick up individual section Instruments for just under $24 a piece (no tax added on). These are great for Soul/Jazz/R&B etc...where as the BBCSO (discovery) Brass Instruments mentioned above (although terrific), are Orchestral Brass Instruments, not really ideal for what the OP is looking for sound wise. The only problem with the 8DIO Instruments is the need for a full version of Kontakt. LINK: https://8dio.com/instrument-category/solo-brass/

Yes, a very good Jazz Guitarist. And of course, his legendary 'Knack Bass' sound. Like I said earlier, he had an interesting (and productive) life. From Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladi_Geisler

Double post... Christ...what's going on here. A colossal pilot error of a crash and burn on my part.

Rare footage of him from 00:15 onwards. Judging by the terrible hair and large 'Bat' bow ties on show, probably from the 70's.

Ladi Geisler was picking away on Bass Guitar as a session musician in Germany during the late 50's and onwards. He was originally a Jazz Guitarist (his is life was interesting to say the least). Many of us old Musical Dinosaurs could tell his style and trademark 'Bass' sound from a hundred paces....

Just to let you know that there is now a 50% discount on the two VST's that I mentioned. The sale ends on November the 10th. 👍 https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/e-instruments-offer-2021/#c968369

It might be worth watching the onsite videos for this one. A free Piano to start you off...and very good it is. Basically, 8DIO now have their own (free) Sample player. The libraries are keenly priced as well https://soundpaint.com/

A freebie from Native Instruments. For both the free and full version of Kontakt. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/play-series/twenty-five/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_25_play_series EDIT: Just downloaded and had a whiz through...it's very good indeed with quite a selection of sounds. 👍

VST Plugin wise, NI Session Horns is a good bet for Pop/Jazz/Soul etc if you don't want too spend to much. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/session-horns/ The Pro version is quite a bit more but, a load more Instruments and articulations. https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/session-horns-pro/

8DIO have a a 55% off everything sale. Full version of Kontakt needed for these libraries https://8dio.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5c6LBhBdEiwAP9ejG6--l8jHol6YEqgzO4sKrujW2UQizoO0ChsTW2KQpIC6XiJAXGpWGBoCfWIQAvD_BwE A good bunch of free stuff from them as well under the 'Free' tab at the top of the page.

I think Martin Scorsese knew what he was doing with this one...

Plus...You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' , it got another lease of life after 'Top Gun'. Especially when it appeared again during the memorable end scene.

I know Dylan wrote this tune specifically for the scene/soundtrack in the film, but it wasn't released as a single until a couple of months after the film release. Not my favourite version, I prefer the Eric Clapton, Dave Sanborn and Randy Crawford's version used on the Lethal Weapon 2 film score/soundtrack.. But it certainly hits the spot.

This is bundled with a lot of very usable software...plus, the NI keyboard(s) are great to play. https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Native-Instruments-Komplete-Kontrol-A49/2NU7?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6RmgWqDVs1H3vucFOkMus-yA7TMhLxFHNvrb3pTl_jxBHhKmQe2LU_8saAgjbEALw_wcB There are a couple of free DAW's out there. Cakewalk/Sonar springs to mind...I think Reaper has a reasonably priced license fee. When you start on this journey you will need an Audio/Midi interface.

The Piano Book has had a revamp and some additions. https://www.pianobook.co.uk/

I listened to this live gig all the way through last night. Top playing all round. Valeriy Stepanov and his terrific band. WARNING : It's very groovy fusion...!!

Dizzy Gillespie and Lalo Schifrin... This album is typical 70's TV Cop style arrangements. A great line up including some great Bass grooves from Wilton Felder. Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet.... Lalo Schifrin - keyboards, arranger, conductor.... Oscar Brashear, Jack H. Laubach - trumpet.... Lew McCreary - trombone.... Jerome Richardson - flute.... Ernie Watts - saxophone.... James Horn - saxophone, flute.... Sonny Burke - piano, electric piano.... Charles E. Spangler - synthesizer.... Ray Parker Jr., Lee Ritenour, Wah Wah Watson - guitar.... Wilton Felder - bass.... Ed Greene - drums.... Paulinho Da Costa - percussion....