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My favourite (pop?) Sax solo by a country mile is, Phil Woods with his Alto solo on 'Just The Way You Are'. Solo starts at 3:00. He improvises on the outro as well (at about 4:00). Just oozes taste and class. [media]http://youtu.be/bbyNrZqGyKs[/media] Another solo I love is the very melodic David Paich Keys solo on 'Africa' - Toto (The band, not the Dog). Not very long, so it's easy to remember (one of those melodies that just lodged in my brain over the years). [media]http://youtu.be/FTQbiNvZqaY[/media]

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1499036226' post='3328787'] WARNING! Controversial opinion coming up... Nile Rodgers is a brilliant funk rhythm guitarist and a cool guy. But.....he's a bit of a one-trick pony, isn't he? [/quote] He is a bit more than that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_Rodgers

I am on an endless Jazz journey. In fact, a round and round with no Coda and I love it.

Massive Attack. Opening theme from 'Luther'. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=283kL_khAtc[/media]

I know this is not the original recording (I think it's just a rearrangement). 'The Money Programme Theme'. It was originally written by Lalo Schifrin as the title theme for 'The Carpetbaggers' and also on a Jimmy Smith album. The TV Theme. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnCRwsh2AkQ[/media] The Original film theme. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8HOv3Bx648[/media]

Mission Impossible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWGeRgFa-hI Magnum P.I. http://youtu.be/LBIgXhiOpeQ

Thanks very much people. It was a good picture for ideas. Quite a diverse range of styles and different musical views entered this month. Great stuff all round. Picture on it's way to Skol.

This tune was actually composed for 'Harry's Game' (not lifted from an album and slotted in). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KpNzalFKPo

It seems most (all?) the (Beeb) Glastonbury Chic 2017 YouTube videos have vanished, still loads of other Beeb material from Glastonbury that has not been removed though. There are quite a lot of Chic and Nile Rodgers Videos from the last twenty or so years up on YouTube, with a variety of different Bass Players. I didn't realise that Nile Rodgers toured and gig so much (someone did mention it in a previous post).

[quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1498826162' post='3327370'] The amazing Danny Thompson on bass - apparently written and recorded in an afternoon in Gerry Anderson's front room [/quote] The Thunderbirds Orchestra in someones front room ? That must be some size front room...

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1498824378' post='3327342'] and of course without question the greatest TV theme tune of all time... Great thread BTW. [/quote] A nice little interview with Barry Gray (only 3:30 minutes long, inc the march), regarding how he came up with the theme. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stzOgERbTG0

Some cool Bass on this tune (Marc Miller - not Marcus). http://youtu.be/tUltrX-ICew

[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1498830853' post='3327424'] Jerry Brown does his job very, very well. [/quote] Yep, he ain't bad. Again, a bit busy, but yes entertaining. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_684EPv5No

Another one with some great section arranging. (Carole Kaye on Bass) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQldclTLwM[/media]

Lesser known (well in the UK). Nice Bass ([size=4][color=#333333]Jim Hughart) [/color][/size] on this with some great section arranging. [media]http://youtu.be/gB2Ttn3yozs[/media]

Lets be honest, we love 'em all. It might be more fun posting the WORST themes... (in your opinion of course**)

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1498822735' post='3327316'] Lee Sklar [/quote] Another good one with Lee (below). But I must admit, it's all about the blowers for me on this one. [color=#333333]Ray Pizzi (alto) & Ernie Watts (tenor) along with Jerry Hey and Gary Grant on Trumpets.[/color] [color=#333333]The two Saxes at the end, just terrific.[/color] http://youtu.be/6GthsX_ps4A

This YouTube page is a great resource for the studio players involved on a lot of the themes. [url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7USgS7s7MTzOshd7xaPvNw"]https://www.youtube....7MTzOshd7xaPvNw[/url] Once you find the tune, click on 'show more', then you will see the list. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zSi0V_ml-k[/media] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8o4dhgWE_M

What about a shout for UK Bassist, Andy Pask and Drummer Charlie Morgan ? They together, wrote 'The Bill' theme... http://youtu.be/wc4Hqde7aDA

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1498781258' post='3327061'] It occurs sufficiently often in classical music that it has a name - hemiola. Its 6/8 but there's definitely 3 over 2 polyrhythms involved. [/quote] Agreed, along with 6/8 for me as well. I can see why the OP Drummer might think it's 3/4, @5:08 when the Drums drop out, there is a definite Viennese Waltz feel. So, I wouldn't write the Drummer off as a dud just yet.

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[quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1498662705' post='3326196'] Some quite nasty comments about Liam on here , I wonder if you people are brave enough to say these things to him in person...? [/quote] He is the biggest keyboard Warrior in the World. I am sure he can handle the return Salvos. http://www.nme.com/photos/liam-gallagher-s-30-funniest-insults-1412859

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1498501588' post='3325075'] Now added! Sorry for the delay... traveling. [/quote] Cheers, no problem Top man... (Dads big massive blue thumb)

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1498483236' post='3324903'] ... and Runswick goes disco ... [/quote] Haha... Blimey, I remember this, a keyboard player and friend of mine (Pete Kelly) was involved with this project. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am another one who has been walking around with this tune in my head for about forty years... [/font][/color] Yes, I always thought it was [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Darryl Runswick.[/font][/color]

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1498468464' post='3324733'] really good mixes. Best sets of the festival in my opinion [/quote] Agreed, and yes, both bands had crisp, clean mixes.