Pete Academy

[quote name='Zach' post='823773' date='Apr 30 2010, 10:19 AM']I've never noticed myself listening to a particular part of the drumkit, is that unusual/detrimental? only focusing on one part seems like an unnatural approach.[/quote] I don't concentrate hard, I just use the hi-hat as more of a guide. It becomes more of a subconscious thing after a while.

For years I've always followed the kick drum in order to lock in with the drummer. A couple of years ago our drummer suggested I listen to the hi-hat instead. It was tricky at first, but I now find it really helps with the groove. In her BGM interview this month, Gail Anne Dorsey says: "Locking in with the kick drum is the key to hitting the right beats, but something I recently discovered - I'd say in the last five years - is that I'm paying more attention to the what the hi-hat is doing. Most players will be able to land the bass note with the kick drum or snare, because it's a more obvious pattern, but the sway and actual feel of a rhythm comes from the hi-hat." Any thoughts on this?

That's ridiculous!

Go for ABM.

[quote name='pete.young' post='822533' date='Apr 28 2010, 10:46 PM']Don't patronise me. I understand perfectly well the definition of 'genius', and if I didn't I'm quite capable of looking it up for myself. There is no point to this thread - it's entirely subjective and serves no purpose.[/quote] If that's the case, it probably sums up quite a few others then, doesn't it?

Awesome.

Mine didn't arrive today. I look forward to it all the time, but sometimes it disappoints. Saying that, Viz was crap this month.

[quote name='HeavyJay' post='821482' date='Apr 28 2010, 08:20 AM']With a bit of snipping I've selected these two bits of that definition you posted and I reckon Hendrix and the Beatles both fit the bill.[/quote] Agreed. I'm sure a fair few classical composers fit the bill. In popular music my choice would be Stevie Wonder.

[quote name='pete.young' post='821193' date='Apr 27 2010, 09:13 PM']This from the man who proposed Shakin' Stevens? Dunno if there's an award for the most pointless thread on Basschat ever, but for my money this is a clear winner.[/quote] Pete, I think you're missing the point of the thread. This is how Wikipedia describes genius: "A genius (plural genii or geniuses,[1] adjective ingenious) is a person, a body of work, or a singular achievement of surpassing excellence. More than just originality, creativity, or intelligence, genius is associated with achievement of insight which has transformational power. A work of genius fundamentally alters the expectations of its audience. Genius may be generalized, or be particular to a discrete field such as philosophy, sports, statesmanship, science, or the arts. Although difficult to quantify, genius is a level of aptitude, capability, or achievement which exceeds even that of most other exceptional contemporaries in the same field. The normal distribution suggests that the term might be applied to phenomena ranked in the top 0.1%, i.e. three standard deviations or greater, among peers. In psychology, the inventor of the first IQ tests, Alfred Binet, applied the term to the top 0.1% of those tested.[2][3] This usage of the term is closely related to the general concept of intelligence." I was just wondering who in the musical world might warrant this description. The thread's hardly pointless.

Original bassist was Michael Wiley (deceased). Their records tended to be bass synth-heavy augmented with real bass. Try this example: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9_e9nqsepE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9_e9nqsepE[/url]

I've been through loads in my time and now own only two. And I've only got a couple of basses.

[quote name='GRAHAM SG1' post='819891' date='Apr 26 2010, 08:23 PM']This is a good thread, someone mentioned Jello Biafra for lyrics, could not agree more, Jack Bruce was pretty good, Peter Green had a very nice style, there are so many but I would say that it all depends on whether you like the sound and style of the song, I know people who cannot stand Hendrix and dont rate him, Rory Gallagher, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran, Robert Trujillo, there are so many very talented players out there, who is to say if there are any genius`s amongst them ? Is genius defined by virtuosity on the instrument or the ability to write a nice simple melody ? Its all down to opinions[/quote] Exactly. Sometimes you think you're not too too shabby a player, then you listen to likes of Victor Wooten and suddenly feel insignificant. We are not worthy.

[quote name='daz' post='819885' date='Apr 26 2010, 08:19 PM']Has anyone got An Mp3 of Level 42 "something about you" they can email me? I know its a damn cheek asking here. But i thought starting a new thread asking for an mp3 would be even cheekier. I have been trying to suss out the rhythm for this and put them together with bass tabs and the two don't add up to my memory of the song:email: reetax at yahoo dot co dot uk ps: anyone has the bass clef as well ? [/quote] Contact [email protected] He's got one.

Bloody hell, there's one on the forum now!

I used to have an Ibanez SR 5 string. Ridiculously slim string spacing and so easy to play with my sausage fingers.

There's a Bros Johnson Live Renuion concert DVD out there, filmed failrly recently. It's shocking. The mix is atrocious (you can barely hear Louis). His brother does the worst, longest, and most boring solo in one track. Avoid at all costs.

It's the love child of Lee Sklar and Carol Kaye. Definite.

Just like to say thanks to my old mate Martyn for buying the Stingray bass. I've sold a fair bit of stuff to him both personally and in retail over the years. A pleasure to deal with. Decent and honest...top bloke.

[quote name='JTUK' post='817495' date='Apr 24 2010, 07:59 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZW5i1vbbKM&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZW5i1vbbKM&NR=1[/url] absolutely brutal on his bass...AND his hands !!!!!![/quote] Thanks for this clip...never seen it. What a great sound! Typical Musicman.

And what a band!!!

An example of why Louis Johnson is one of the finest: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkZe3yTIQ3w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkZe3yTIQ3w[/url]