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yes your right Kongo.. but my problem is that the good stuff is being pushed under the surface... the younger generation should have great music as the norm, just like i was shown when i was watching tv as a youngster... top of the pops had bands like madonna, thompson twins, the smiths.. ok there was some sh*te, but knowhere near as much as there is now......, people like mr cowell with his very popular tv program are teaching kids that this is the acceptable face of music... and its total rubbish with no substance....some people might not care, but i do because im passionate about music as an art form... just like any other form of art, quality should be the norm.. popular music is for the masses, but its being watered down

my god i think some of the best music ever written came from the 80's.. i recognised it as good then and always will........of course this depends on what bands you are refering to... i think people like Prince defined the 80's as well as bands like the human league, simple minds, level 42, the Police.. as well as many underground musicians i was and am still into...,... these bands music will last forever imo..and all of these guys were seriously musical people.. even pop music at the time like Curiosity killed the cat, which lets face it were a boy band came out with some seriously good pop records... yesterdays madonna is todays sh*t called lady gaga... sorry for any offence but i really cant hear any good music in her at all.... these were bands that were in the charts.. alot of stuff in the charts now possibly wont be remembered in years to come... or maybe they will, on a different level of appreciation..?

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1352658137' post='1865743'] I don't deny the entertainment appeal of the X-Factor, but it does represent a part of the music industry and TV that I truly, truly loathe. I hate the way it gives the appearance that something can be gained from doing nothing at all, I hate the way it conveys a sense that largely talentlessness individuals can be offered careers (most often fleeting) when other far superior songwriters, singers and musicians should be offered the opportunities instead. It seems terribly unjust and somehow, and yet it gets dressed up as harmless Saturday night TV and accepted. I think Gary Barlow is a drab songwriter, I think the rest of the panel are devoid of talent, I think Cowell has an unhealthy stranglehold on music and I think the fact that we offer this kind of thing to young aspiring musicians is damaging. It's a money-spinner and every time I hear about it which I inevitably do through either the media, family or friends, I can't help feeling incredibly angered by it. [/quote]this, i just wasnt as eloquent...

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1352654292' post='1865650'] Taking music too seriosly .......Steely dan ........UGH , I am sure they composed songs by throwing a bucket full of random chords in the air and playing them in both the order and the time sequence that they landed . [/quote]i think those random chords worked quite well though..

my other half and her friend have just been watching the X Factor.... ive been accused of being cynical and taking music too seriously... the only people i can turn to for some back up are my fellow bass players.... i hate to be judgmental and a music snob, because everyone enjoys music on different levels.. but i cant help but be annoyed by the total false absolute rubbish that people seem to be taking as the norm... what bothers me is most of the viewing public. especially the younger generation... are being indoctrinated to think this is all that music has to offer... when i was young i was brought up with stevie wonder, chaka khan, steely dan..... ok i was into shakin stevens for a while... :Dbut when i used to listen to music as a nipper it was magical, and that feeling has stayed with me until now and always will... i cant help but think television as a media is peddling the fast food version of music... our younger generation is taking this as the norm when it comes to music, so dont expect much more... over years to come good music is being watered down, personally i expect music to be special, and i dont see anything special in the sh*te that Louis Walsh etc...is producing 40 years ago, the younger generation had the beatles in the charts... excuse my rant...would like to hear other opinions

just been watching this doc on this master... its a great watch.... episodes from 1 to 8.... hope you guys enjoy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvck_izETE&feature=relmfu

just thought i would share this... lovely custom colour, matching headstock, amazing condition.... you dont see many like this, if any in this colour.. pity he wont ship international, ive got a spare 12 grand under my bed.. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-feeler-rare-1966-fender-jazz-bass-100%25-original-custom-color-mhs-binding-dots-932014/#post13436274"]http://www.talkbass....4/#post13436274[/url]

imo.. i still think an SR5 H has a very specific sound... not versatile imo. you may be able to change the eq but it will still sound like an SR5.. . but what it does it does so well.. super fat focused tone with that awsome subtle growl...

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1352459972' post='1863299'] I wouldn't necessarily say it would need to be short scale. Check out Meshell Ndegeocello in this clip (she's playing bass from 3:00 into it). She's 5'0" tall. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srCZE_jIYdk&feature=related[/media] [/quote]yeah but this is Meshell ndegeocello.. maybe not the best example

i have a 96 non export 75 ri jazz.. i needed to replace the tuners because they are crap, imo.. rattle when not under tension, not too much of an issue but that just me.. i put some USA 75 tuners.. your bass must have been played hard and a huge amount for the frets to be worn... like others have said, leave the bridge.. nowt wrong with it with some good pickups.. imo, japanese stock pickups really dont let the instrument do what it can.. a good set of fender vintage, wizards, or if you want a true awsome tone put in some lindy fralins...

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1352321027' post='1861728'] Haven't got any suggestions...but let us know as and when you're doing any gigs in Brum! :-) edited to 'you're' before the gramma police get at me!!/ [/quote]will do..

yeah i like master blaster, lovely little solo in the middle

[quote name='Rasta' timestamp='1352320345' post='1861706'] Anything by 'Chic' matey. My soul band, perhaps now a bit funk too, have just started playing 'I wish'...great fun to play. Other easy cover suggestions would be 'Express yourself,'Move on up'' or 'Long train running'....but if they're proper funkateers then funk up Chameleon or some Jamiroquai ...May the funk be with ya brother! [/quote] yeah i was thinking Good Times by Chic... might be an obvious choice though, and doesnt really have many changes in it... thankyou dude...

as the title says i have a rehearsal in 2 weeks for said band.. they are doing originals and some covers.. they have asked me to play the bass line to amy winehouse's valerie.. no probs there.. but they have also asked me to play a song of my choice.. .... i immediately thought of 'i wish' by Stevie Wonder... kick ass bass line that most people know and i can play with confidence... just wondered if you guys had any other suggestions, that might be suitable.. needs to be fairly recognisable, up tempo, nothing too simple, and funky... any thoughts..

it might be another boring PBass copy but i bet it sells... especially in the US... Labella have a huge following over there for there strings.... i would play it... would i buy one.. would i f&^k....

not really finding it difficult to find a band just finding near impossible to find a band whos not doing bloody rock covers... they are endless..!! a real bummer with living in rural ares is everyone plays rock.... there like bloody sheep

i had a yamaha mo6, but didnt like it very much as it seemed to be orientated around dance music.... im looking for a keyboard that can produce good piano sounds, as well as the classic organ sounds such as rhodes, hammond, moog etc... i guess im a little clueless when it comes to keyboards so im open to suggestions and what to look out for... im also looking at the second hand market... a friend of mine has a Nord C2 and that sounded fantastic, but i know those are very expensive.... my criteria.. want to record via MAC/usb full sized keys 5 octave lots of different organ sounds thanks...

you aint wrong blademan... he is superb...

raking means dragging one finger on your right hand (if your right handed) to pluck notes.. a slide is a left handed technique(if your right handed) that lets you slide from one note to another, up or down.. there is no right or wrong technique, just what works for you.. but... walking with your fingers (index and middle finger) is the most efficient way of playing.. imo.. or you can go to multiple fingers just remember james jamerson played with one finger..