lojo

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1357401644' post='1922148'] I thought so too... perhaps it intimates that a singer/songwriter is categorised slightly differently or even dually... [/quote] Which is a shame, because your post could have ended any discussion or debate, now it's open again I still stick to my first post , the answer is BOTH

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1357401122' post='1922133'] By this dictionary definition you are a musician, all other points whilst interesting do nothing to undermine this basic premise... [indent=1]One who composes, conducts, or performs music, especially instrumental music.[/indent] [/quote] The especially instrumental music is a bit odd ?

Our native tounge is a bit mad, anyone who gives it a go is a musician, but I'm not a footballer even though I play every week. I also like cooking but I'm not a cook Musician is most likely one of the few things we can label anyone without defining if they are a paid professional or not.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1357392207' post='1921974'] Knowledge of theory will enhance someone ability to play a particular style or in a particular context but it wont magically enable someone skilled in one context (e.g. orchestra vs open mic night backing band) to be skilled in another. Dissmising because of that simply doesnt make sense. [/quote] Wasn't dismissing it at all, just saying in the context of the original post, it doesn't make you a complete all rounder like some think, but I'd not be so silly as to dismiss it

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1357378575' post='1921728'] I know you weren't, i wasn't having a go at you over it [/quote] I know you weren't

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1357370959' post='1921662'] I think being able to play an entire composition perfectly (remembering the emphasis on dynamics in classical music) while reading the sheet and watching the mental guy flail his arms about which somehow tells you when to play and when not to, is a far harder thing to perfect. [/quote] Wasn't knocking it, just saying that one approach won't give most people all round abilities

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1357345508' post='1921553'] I reckon I'll never understand the more complicated styles of jazz and I'll never be able to play a decent accompaniment in, say, a quick bop tune, certainly won't ever be able to solo [/quote] I've played with a fair few classily trained musicians who know all the theory and can site read at speed etc, but they are completely unable to solo or improvise. Some of us may be limited by lack of theory but some that know it are limited in other ways by it.

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1357312199' post='1920790'] Can I call myself a [b][i]musician[/i][/b], or do I just have a good [b][i]memory[/i][/b]? [/quote] Both

I started using a wrist band brought from the local skate shop when I had a ric, not needed so much on fender style bodies , but I may sport it again

Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee............... Everything invented since, is like putting a spoiler or alloys on a ford escort

Great, need some new flats so that's food for thought Love the finger style patten you play for the demo, what's it from ?

[quote name='bassatnight' timestamp='1355771507' post='1902582'] I have heard rumours about My Taylor and his playing on the first two Duran Duran Albums. If you read Guy Pratt's biography he mentions him laying down Bass lines and Mr Taylor playing 'bass by numbers' I so don't want that to be true as he was a hero of mine aged 16 - I also read that Andy Taylor came up with the bass lines but hey he looked bloody good with that Aria!! [/quote] I don't think it matters, Taylor was a major part of a successful group, he played live well enough, and so what if he "played bass by numbers" what ever that means, having a education in music from young is nothing more than that when you break it down.

Was my sons first chance to stay up at an adult party tonight, but he has become sick He is so sad as he was so looking fwd to it I think we may all now be asleep before midnight as I'll not stay all night without the family

This is one of my favorite tunes, but based on the jist of some of this thread it includes poor bass playing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwL-7fKKUE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

My kangoo MVP is fantastic for space, even had a 610 in it, but it's not cool enough for most car lovers

Not sure if any bass player really made much out of playing with CSN who are surely a super group, good wages maybe.

Nice one lozz, glad your enjoying yourself Need to get rid of the other bassist though

I like my basses to have dings n things in when I buy them, but only as I hate worrying about them at gigs The only thing I could not put up with is a ding in the back of the neck (had one in my acoustic 6 string and it really bugged me) Roadworn paint work can look cool, but I doubt I would buy anything that was made to look that way I've even seem ads for Roadworn basses in perfect condition ?

Jerrys playing really makes songs come alive , can't be there , but I'd love to see any vids that get made of it.

Can't answer the question, but great song, I've a 7" somewhere Never worked the line out, but that's a good idea for when I've time

Brought bass first as I loved it, delved in guitar and gigged on it, older now, only play bass and happy with that, in fact I've only time to devote to learning new covers, not really advance my bass playing, and guitar practice is way down below other interests i dont have time for.