silverfoxnik

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='171020' date='Apr 6 2008, 10:15 PM']Ahhh... just had a vuppa tea and a few minutes to put some photos from the soundcheck etc. up... [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/iom08/"]More here...[/url][/quote] That's very nice.. The bass, the rig, the venue and the scenery! We did another gig today at the 6 Bells in Chiddingly.. We were much better than last night, shook the cobwebs off, played for 2 and a half hours, did 3 encores and had a great time with the crowd who were celebrating someone's 30th.. Everyone was dressed in 70's wigs and wellies! Gig started at 5pm and I was home by 9.30pm.. Most enjoyable day, what with the snowfall and everything.. What made it even better was that Clauster (Nick) and Mrs Clauster (Anna) came along and it was great to meet them - always nice to see a fellow Basschatter at a gig! We had a good chat afterwards and I'm looking forward to returning the favour and going to see one of Clauster's gigs at some point too... I think Nick took a photo of me in one of the 70s wigs during the last encore..so I'm not looking forward to seeing that, though Mrs Silverfoxnik is

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='170648' date='Apr 6 2008, 12:28 PM']Last night we were at The Centenary Centre on the Ise of Man. We got the 6am train from Newcastle and then flew from Manchester. The Island is GREAT! I love it. Beautiful. The gig was fab.. it's a 200 seater and the staff treat us really well. However, the hired-in bass rig (very old SVT 3 and an Ampeg 210) was a bit decrepid and the bass-drum pedal collapsed right at the end of the second set. we got by, though. We went to the pub for a bit of a shindig with the locals afterwards. mint. It's not all great, though. I've been sitting in the IoM airport since 10am waiting for our plane to be defrosted. It's going to be a loooong day..[/quote] Good story! Isn't amazing how diverse the work is everyone does on here..

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='170612' date='Apr 6 2008, 11:16 AM']I've deleted it off my sky box and the HD rerun last night didn't work so I can't give you chapter and verse. All I know is that rhythmically it was a mess and did not get tight until the last verse. I guess some people have got rhtyhm and some have not.[/quote] [quote name='jakesbass' post='170615' date='Apr 6 2008, 11:21 AM']If you want to, you can hear it again on iplayer. but I have the feeling you will decline because you apparently lack the analytical skills and decency to back up your mud slinging. And I would guess that you can't give me chapter and verse, because you can't give me chapter and verse.[/quote] Calm down folks - it's only a piece of music we're talking about.. There's a lot worse stuff happening in the world for us to get heated about.. Look at this awful, awful stuff going on with China & Tibet or Zimbabwe! This is just a difference of opinion about music, so let's just keep it at that.

[quote name='WalMan' post='170453' date='Apr 5 2008, 09:16 PM']Last night had its moments. First night back after nearly a month off & concentrating on new stuff at rehearsals. Keyboard player cried off in the morning with the lurgy, not a major problem as we have played as a 3 piece + vocalist for years, but it does open up the sound a lot. Concentrating on new stuff did lead to a few fairly major clangers for each of us, but I think we managed to bluff through most of them. Not sure who ended up with the orange sticker last night. We all deserved it Funny gig as it never really fills until 9:30 so 9:00 we started off to pretty much WAGs. Filled up well as the evening progressed, which was nice The G&L sounded brilliant, particularly having had the chance to work on the bass with the sound guy at the tech rehearsal last week. The L2500 is IMO just a superb instrument in a rock setting. Bit of Stingray top & bite along with a really solid bottom end that sits beautifully in the mix[/quote] Sounds good Al - glad the G&L was on form!! I agree with you having heard it a few weeks back.. It really does sound the part in your band! Not long back myself from The Crow's Nest in East Grinstead.. Our first gig for over 2 months and it really showed as it was a very sloppy and wooden performance from us! The venue took ages to fill up but eventually, we got the crowd up on their feet for the end of the 2nd set so that was a bit of a result! I had a number of off-putting technical problems throughout and I found it really threw me during the gig.. Amazing what happens when you lose that sense of 'routine' that only comes with regular gigging - it prepares you for coping with anything.. Great to see Merton show up with his guitarist from his band - thanks for making the effort guys! They stayed for one set but on our form last night, that was more than enough..

[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='169557' date='Apr 4 2008, 12:32 AM']So no love at all for Black Kids, then? The Cure meets Go Team! Yes!!![/quote] That's a perfect description! They were Ok; not great... I love the Go Team though Mrs Silverfoxnik worked for The Cure for years, so I'd best not say anything there... Watched it all again last night and on reflection, it wasn't a great show. Having said that, though Later & Jools may have their critics, the show has had some great artistes on and some great performances over the years and it's still promoting live music, which is a very important thing IMHO. So I'm not knocking it...

Here's the story: Thursday afternoon.. PANIC - I suddenly remember that I need some new cables before Saturday's gig, the first one for over 2 months! PM Dave: "Help, I ned 2 cables by Saturday. Is that possible?" PM from Dave: "No problem, I'll make them up tonight, pop them in the post tomorrow" Brief discussion about Special Delivery at £8.. Decide to save £8 and put it towards another cable. Saturday 9am.. 3 lovely OBBM cables arrive perfectly formed and ready for action! No more PANIC. ^_^ The End Thanks as ever Dave for excellent cables and even more excellent service! Nik

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='169889' date='Apr 4 2008, 04:18 PM']Haha, gorgeous stuff! Thats what its all about for me right there. He's completely nailing that song and still sticking in some fly phrases. Estelle's bassist could take a few notes.[/quote] +1

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='170042' date='Apr 4 2008, 10:09 PM']This went missing for about a year on youtube but is informative for us Lakland fanatics.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpd7r0PdVnU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpd7r0PdVnU[/url][/quote] That was really interesting, thanks... Though the Lakland does a good all-round job - which is no mean feat in itself - to my ears, it lacked a little something.. I guess you just can't beat the tone of those original 3 basses?

[quote name='bassninja' post='169849' date='Apr 4 2008, 02:49 PM']I really can't believe that ([i]insert name of bass player[/i]) didn't get any votes. His work on ([i]insert album title[/i]) was way better than anything ([i]insert name of bass player[/i]) ever did. This is why I hate Q magazine...[/quote] Okay... How about: I really can't believe that ([i]Sid Viscious[/i]) didn't get any votes. His work on ([i]Adventures in Punk/Jazz fusion[/i]) was way better than anything ([i]Messrs Jaco Wooten Flowres[/i]) ever did. This is why I hate Q magazine...

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='169565' date='Apr 4 2008, 12:46 AM']So long as they're not slapping for 3 hours and getting on everyone's tits, that is.[/quote] +100

[quote name='OldGit' post='169160' date='Apr 3 2008, 02:39 PM']Nice of you to say so. It sounded great being played by everyone else - that is such a rare thing to experience, usually it's kids having a go through my practice amp kiwi and 'Nik, yes I came away having forgotten to try about 20 of the basses I intended to... next time I'll just get on with it [/quote] It's always great hearing other people play your own bass.. I really enjoyed hearing Hans, Jimbo and others play my Roscoe Beck 5.. As you say, there were so many nice basses, but with the limited time available, I got more into trying out some of the very nice rigs that were there on the day. Must do better next time!!

[quote name='ped' post='169067' date='Apr 3 2008, 01:13 PM']Oh crap I completely forgot to check out your 5 string P, Si.[/quote] Me too

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='168541' date='Apr 2 2008, 04:37 PM']I've never understood why people feel the need to ram their musical opinions down other peoples throats and then trash everything else ad nauseum. It's a waste of time. Nor do I understand why people feel the need to talk in derisory terms about old people and their musical tastes (not just in this thread bilbo but it goes on a lot these days on this forum). I'd just like to say to those people, the ones who rubbish Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Elvis etc etc, if you're lucky, you'll all be old one day and you'll probably grow old listening to the music you listen to now and then you'll have to suffer the jibes and ill-informed comments of all those little oiks who think they know better. It's a shame to have to wait so long to realise you're opinion is no more valid than anybody elses. OK - I'll shut up now and eat my lard sandwiches.[/quote] +1 It's difficult for anyone to assess the impact of an artist 10, 20 or even 50 years later, but when Elvis arrived out of nowhere in the mid 50's, he had the single biggest impact on popular culture in general and on other musicians than anyone else has had -before or since. The fact that we're still talking about him now is testament to that.. Personally, I've always been a fan of his voice but each to their own I suppose. For those that want to know how good he was, check out his album of gospel songs... Sublime! Anyway, it sounds like a great project to do Homer! Enjoy it - especially as it's the perfect musical setting for your P bass.....

[quote name='nig' post='168546' date='Apr 2 2008, 04:42 PM']George Murray did low, then next was Carmine Rojas who now gigs with Joe Bonnamassa. Bowie and Visconti did bass bits from time to time in the studio as well. But to be fair nik...Mike Garson cropped up thru the spiders sessions, before the spiders and all the way up to date in bowies career.[/quote] Very true Nig.. And he's still in Bowie's band to this day which is quite an achievement! As for George Murray, I loved his playing, but there seems to be very little info about him anywhere these days.. Hope all's well with you Nig!!

[quote name='bassicinstinct' post='168163' date='Apr 2 2008, 08:16 AM']No. The Tuesday night 30 minute show is [b]IN ADDITION [/b]to the Friday night full length one. Isn't it? [/quote] Yep, sorry! You are 100% spot on.. I checked the BBC listings and each Friday night the show is broadcast again but as an extended version.. So we get more performances by each artist, which is brilliant!

[quote name='OldGit' post='168042' date='Apr 1 2008, 10:45 PM']The drummer and singer in the Only Ones looked like they'd been spending a few years dead for tax reasons during their time off from the band ...[/quote] They were a bit disapointing I thought mainly because Peter Perret seemed completely unable to sing or perform with any consistency, looking particularly wasted in the process! There's a bit about how his 'addictions' have derailed his career in the Only Ones Wiki: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Only_Ones"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Only_Ones[/url] Shame because they were a great band... AFAIK, this new time slot for Later is how it's going it be from now on and that's a real loss because it's only a half hour show!

[quote name='clauster' post='167437' date='Apr 1 2008, 08:38 AM']Two gigs in my neck of the woods this weekend............Will try to get along to one or t'other.[/quote] Be good to see you if you can...and please come and say hello and have a drink if you do!

[quote name='PaulMartin' post='167563' date='Apr 1 2008, 12:48 PM']I've always liked the basslines on all Bowie stuff. Great melodies and hooks. On some of his stuff the bass is almost the lead instrument. Have a listen to Absolute Beginners for a great bassline. I thought Trevor Bolder played on Bowie stuff of that era, but I could be wrong. Edit. Ok, just read the Wiki page. Probably Herbie Flowers then[/quote] +1 There are definitely some great basslines on Bowie songs that drive the whole song, such as: Fame TVC15 Sound & Vision A New Career in A New Town Ashes To Ashes The Jean Genie Rebel Rebel is on the Diamond Dogs album and it was Bowie's first album for some years that didn't feature any of 'The Spiders From Mars', i.e Mick Ronson (Guitar), Trevor Bolder (Bass) and Mick 'Woody' Woodmansy (Drums).. It was another of Bowie's 'concept albums' and the song '1984' gave a real clue as to where he was going musically with it's very heavily Disco and Soul influenced style that culminated in his Young Americans & Station to Station albums.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='167784' date='Apr 1 2008, 04:04 PM']Relax but don't relax so much that you end up having a chat every five minutes about everything. Keep an eye on the time and keep a momentum about the session so you're aware of what you've still got to do. Allow *loads* of time to do the vocal track. It's the single most important bit you'll do but can be the rushed thing at the end.[/quote] +1 about the vocals! Gotta say that there's some fantastic advice posted here that applies to everyone in the band.. If you can, try and share it with your band members too so they know how you're thinking and how you would like everyone to approach the recording session...

Great news! The best advice I could offer for when you're recording is to try to overcome any nerves you have, relax and enjoy it!! The time in there goes so fast it's unbelievable, so make the best you can of the day. When it's not time to do your bit or you've finished making your contribution, always try to listen and learn from what the other people around you are doing, especially the engineer and/or producer. It's a fascinating environment - very different from rehearsing or gigging - and has it's own rhythm.. Things can be slow at times, but it should always be a chance to learn.. Hope it goes well for you!

Hi Folks, Dr. Dave very kindly sent me some Strat-like control knobs for my Roscoe Beck V totally free of charge! I offered him some of my hard-earned in exchange, but he wouldn't have it... So, Dave - I owe you a fair few pints when we finally get to meet!! Just wanted to share this example with you of what the 'basschat community' is all about and give a big thumbs up for the Dr! Cheers Nik

[quote name='budget bassist' post='167318' date='Mar 31 2008, 11:19 PM']Shocker.... honestly i don't think he was the best. I also don't believe there is a 'best'. Stuff like this is really subjective and really you need to stay withing one genre to name a 'best' for instance john paul jones and jaco are two entirely different players. But yeah, predictable...[/quote] I'm not a Jaco fan at all, have none of his music in my house except for one or two YouTube links on this PC, but I think it's really cool that the Poll has been 'won' by a real musician. Someone who worked outside of the mainstream but who has had a huge impact on the mainstream.. I love loads of the other players listed too, but this is a good outcome for 'music' and 'musicians' IMHO... Big thanks to Born 2B Mild for an entertaining thread!

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='167129' date='Mar 31 2008, 06:26 PM']I've owned higher end and more versatile but biggest bond is with my G&L SB-2 with birdseye maple /ebony neck. If they all went I'd keep this its pure plug in and play [/quote] Not surprised... That's a real 'looker'!