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Why not know the mechanics behind what your doing. ?

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1475859766' post='3149346'] This - had a similar discussion with the guy running the rehearsal room last night. If you're not planning to pursue the Jazz route, this is all you really need in the vast majority of playing situations if you're the type of muso who wants to learn theory. [/quote]What has Jazz got to do with it. There is complex music everywhere.

They are a real favorite of mine and my sister.I love Mark,s voice. Really really great bass playing from Paul Webb I think, just superb playing and is so for the music.the bridge on this record is where he really shines. Great creative playing. http://youtu.be/5ixRWvrkUHo

[quote name='Oldboy' timestamp='1475857811' post='3149329'] My fave Beegees video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wpEkugItKQI [/quote]another genius. Love it. Done in the most impossible taste dear

Music or playing doesn't have to be about what I just banged on about. Music is about having fun. No doubt and that's why we play.regardless of where we are musically.

Not many know that Marcus Miller and Pino Palladino were considered as bassists and did sessions with The Beegees I think it's one of the best disco records ever recorded. But obviously it can't compete with Chic. http://youtu.be/CaXdTe2TYhs

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1475845321' post='3149178'] Andy Rourke was the one and only bass player on all the recordings. Freaky musical skills for someone so young at the time. [/quote]yeah for sure he was so musical. Really nice little fills he plays. Just fits so perfectly with the music. I love interesting bass playing thats a musical journey within itself

Bottom line is musical theory is about communication. Good musicians should be able to communicate within the language of music to each other. I don't want to play with a guitarst who doesn't know what chords he's playing, thus I can't play the best bass line to make the music as good as it should be. I think alot of people want to take the easy route, and just get by.Learning theory is hard work. But it's very rewarding. Reading music I don't think is necessary. Music is about having fun, but as my Dad says, nothing really great came from anything that was easy.

I adore the bass playing on this record. http://youtu.be/TaUUYV7wKos

I'm aware that Andy Rourke played on alot of the Smiths stuff, but we're there other bassists.? I'm totally unaware of the bassists on these brilliant records. I think think this is just fabulous bass playing. http://youtu.be/cJRP3LRcUFg

Give steels a while. I don't like steels straight out of the box. I always bang on about DR strings. But I put a fresh set on my Jazz bass and the tacky feel of new steel strings is obvious and I don't like it! Played the bass for an hour straight. Just WOW. The strings came alive. Yes I am a DR fanboy

[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1475788762' post='3148856'] That is a genius experiment! I'm surprised it actually floated that long - learn something new every day! [/quote]nothing endorsed here but it shows how water resistant the Mono is. I put a lot of pressure to put it underwater. Has anyone tried to put a surfboard under water.? That's the pressure I had to put down on it. Obviously the zip makes the bag non water proof.But carrying this bag in light rain with my bass inside is cool with me.

This for me is the ultimate Rod Temperton record sung by a genius performer. It was a perfect match. Soul music perfection. http://youtu.be/hG9OzYVSg3c

It's broken down by Incognito,s brilliant remix guy Ski Okenfold. This guy is so talented. http://youtu.be/MyWQdktB5zM

He co wrote it with Quincy. http://youtu.be/xIx_HbmRnQY

Alot of people think this song was written by Quincy Jones. It was co written with Rod Temperton. I do think Temperton got a huge influence from Quincy with his sound. http://youtu.be/ariYiRhFtDc

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1475773712' post='3148695'] There's a lot of water in that bath! I think you should have added some Matey. And some candles. [/quote] ha ha. I actually used all the hot water and the wife wanted a bath 😕

[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1475769083' post='3148648'] You only know once you try for yourself so take the plunge. Every one raved about (and still does) DRs overall so I tried em but I still prefer cheap Rotos.maybe I'm missing something. It matters not though, if Roto players are happy it's all good. Personally I dont like em. So thats a win win for me cause I buy the rotos @ £12.00 a set. At least now I know. Others here would have me burnt at the stake for such a remark!! [/quote] you pays your money you takes your choice. The thing is with strings you settle on what you like,because strings seem to be a little thing that you really shouldn't or dont want to spend alot of money on to get a good tone. If thou is happy though tis all good

Why not just play regular DR strings.? Playing with a pick make the strings last way longer anyways. DR make long lasting strings, this coating stuff I just don't buy.

Well for one thing I know the Mono bags are rresistant . Mono told me that the inside protection is not just foam, its a poly plastic foam with some sort of glue bonded with it that doesnt absorb water.?Me and the wife went out for dinner last night and I left it in the bath. This bag has been floating on the top for 17 hours. There is no wet inside the bag at all. I've been informed by the guys at Mono. From there advise i scrubbed it in the bath then put it in the shower to drain all the soap out of it. I think it's important to not use detergent. Just washing up liquid. The detergent will eat away at some fabrics. Drying it in a normal temp room. I don't know which fabrics are involved but best not take the risk with a £150 bag. If I turn up at my next live appointment with my bass in a bin liner, it didn't go well.

I think this is a soul funk masterpeice. It sounds like a Micheal Jackson record. The harmony change with the bass on this record is very very clever @ 3.20 . Rod Temperton all over it. http://youtu.be/hsCu4RbRoM0

That is very sad. One of my favourites. He was a genius. His stuff with Heatwave was just amazing. Nevermind the Thriller masterpeice etc.

Oh man no.. Really.!!?