mikel

I am a drummer. Always have been always will be. I have played bass off and on for 20 years but drums will always lure me back. From the first time I ever sat at a kit back in the day I could play, don't get me wrong I am not claiming to be a great drummer I just find it easy. Never had a problem with limb separation, complex rhythms or coming up with grooves for original material,whereas the bass took some getting to grips with

43 minutes ago, Bassfinger said:

Or perhaps he demanded second confirmatory thread?  A Peoples Thread, if you will.

Will this one be legally binding, or simply advisory like the last one? Asking for a friend.

59 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

So some kind of crazy, “forum search” antics needs to happen more often?

Perhaps the OP had done a search, read the old thread and still didn't get it, so asked the question.

24 minutes ago, mrtcat said:

Actually the way in which he asked wasn't just a polite question. He was using terms like "thrown down stairs" and "mutilated " so it was clearly just poorly veiled criticism of other people personal choices. 

And where would a forum be without criticism? I don't think you could honestly disagree with the description of some of the current examples of relicing.

No one. The band needed a bass player as we had three guitarists. I only started listening to the bass in isolation when I needed to learn. After that it was Glen Cornick as his lines were so melodic and crucial to the form of the song.

I can understand people being in love with an instrument they have played for years and bears the scars of heavy use, as its your use and your dings and wear. But to buy a falsely worn brand new instrument as it looks "More appropriate"? Its the instrument equivalent of a tribute act, ok in its way but not the real thing.

4 hours ago, dave moffat said:

Although HR bods will correct me if I'm wrong on this but I'm pretty sure organisations of over a certain size have by law to advertise vacancies even if they already have an internal candidate in place. Yeah it really sucks and wastes everyones' time but it makes Gov't employment figures look better vis a vis unemployed/vacancy numbers.

Lies, damned lies and statistics 🙄

Yep and its a stupid law, is it not? If you already have an employee who you know will do a great job then why waste time, money and candidates time advertising and interviewing. Some people come over great at interview, only to prove useless at the job. Anyway, if you promote from within it frees up another position lower down the chain.

3 hours ago, Bilbo said:

If you think Kind of Blue is just noodling and 'guys showing off', you really aren't getting it, are you? It is the least noodling Jazz album of all time.

You could argue that if its something you have to "Get" then the musicians are failing spectacularly to get the musical message across. I get most music.

18 hours ago, acidbass said:

Kudos to being able to sit through 2 hours of self-indulgent soloing from the melody players! Jazz and Blues jams are notoriously noodley

This. I have tried and tried to enjoy Jazz and I love some of the big band stuff, but the noodling small ensemble playing just leaves me cold. My jazz playing brother in law recommended Kind of Blue as one of the classics of the genre. It may be, but it was still just guys noodling and showing off as far as I could hear and at no point have I thought "Wow, that was a great band performance" 

Its simple really,  play nice in both senses of the phrase.

If you are not enjoying gigging and its not your main source of income then give it up. Its a no brainer. If you do something mainly for fun, but its no longer fun then don't do it. Who knows, after a while you might crave it again. Give it a rest and see what happens.

For me its never about the money. Its always nice to be well remunerated but I prefer to drive back from a gig buzzing after a great night. I spend enough time on the day job, thinking only about the money as its a drudge. A great gig is what I play for, the money is a bonus. Pro players will see it differently.

The Beatles "She loves you" on radio 2. Forgot what a great song it is. It jumps out of the speakers, so much energy and enthusiasm. Why is modern radio stuff not exciting like that. Mostly bland and over produced.

10 hours ago, oldslapper said:

Asking yourself some questions may help you make some important decisions, including who you choose as a tutor.

Why do I want lessons?

What do I want from lessons?

How do I learn best? (Doing, watching, listening, etc)

Am I prepared to practice between lessons?

IMHO I think it’s a great decision to have lessons! 😊

as an aside, walk away from any tutor who plays “at” you, showing off their fretboard acrobatics. Stay with one that listens to you, challenges you, encourages you, is patient, consistent and isn’t a serial killer. The last one is hard to gauge until it’s too late, but handy to know.

Best wishes, have fun!!

This x 100. Its not difficult. What do you want out of it and does the teacher listen more than they talk or play.

1 hour ago, Coilte said:

I have always admired the late great Glenn Cornick and his beautiful lyrical bass lines on the early 'Tull albums..especially "Stand Up". 

 

 

+1.  If I want to hear melodic bass lines that often define the track I listen to Glen on early Tull stuff. With Clive Bunker they were a superb rhythm section.

On 23/09/2019 at 01:47, Jimothey said:

Irrelevant how professional and successful another musician is people are entitled to their own opinions about that person good or bad and voicing that opinion if it’s negative doesn't mean you are bad mouthing them

I'm sure there are musicians that you don’t particularly favour or you think are overrated etc 

I have no issue with that, music is subjective. I took issue with being labeled "Miserable" for not lining up to take a pop at the show.

The Yes Album. I had never heard bass sound like that, played like that,  and such an important part of the composition. Back in the day it was a revelation, to me at least.

It has been thus since I attended my first gig in 1968. The headliners are supposed to look and sound better.

10 hours ago, Phil Starr said:

I'm a bit surprised no-one has really got to the point yet. These were different times but there are a lot of things we see differently now

Gold Coast slave ship bound for cotton fields
Sold in the market down in New Orleans
Scarred old slaver knows he's doin' all right
Hear him whip the women just around midnight

So the song is basically a joyous song about raping black slave women. I'm not surprised she doesn't want to sing those lyrics. 

Again, context. Shining a spotlight on our shameful, distant past is a good way to try and make sure it never happens again. Depends If you think the Stones were celebrating slavery or shaming the perpetrators. If art cant cover the past, and make people think, then where would that leave films like 12 Years a Slave? 

Have seen Paul on a number of occasions and he is always superb. I am not a huge fan of his material but he has some top notch songs. For me he is a bit like Paul Rodgers, I like to try and second guess what note he will sing next or how he will phrase a well known line in a well known song. I fail every time as he simply plays with a melody using his effortless voice. Top musician.

15 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

It's the creepiness of lurking around 15 yos waiting for their b'days...

If written from the point of view of a 15 ,year old boy I dont see what the problem would be. Plenty of songs about "young love". Without any sexual overtones.

Not the AWB. Their weekend gig in Newcastle cancelled due to band member illness, so its re scheduled for next year. 

On 18/09/2019 at 20:55, spectoremg said:

...and the miserable bar stewards are straight on the case...

So its now "miserable" to be pro and positive about another musician, rather than joining in the bad mouthing? I will settle for that, happily.

Yep, loads, if only I had the talent and imagination. If you can write a simple to play song that you think is great and it sells millions of copies then you have nailed it. 

7 hours ago, chris_b said:

Yep. There seems to be a strange need in the UK to be rude about and rubbish people who are successful.

Why would any musician criticise another who manages to work hard and smart enough to make a living out of his talents.

In one my friend. Its music, its never going to be everyone's taste. Its a music show and not a "reality" tossfest, be thankful.