Mykesbass

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1486931140' post='3235700'] what does it matter if it's a competition [/quote] Who judges, and what do they judge? It's all opinion, that's my main beef, and when it comes to these things, often opinion is swayed by the wrong thing - ridiculously great technique, speed, showmanship. But hey, I must stop being glib

[quote name='j4ck' timestamp='1486929810' post='3235682'] Right, I really wasn’t trying to be contentious, but glib responses such as this contribute little. I did say to “promote and encourage aspiring bass players” - it’s not as if I’m suggesting Britain’s Got Bleedin’ Talent? Unless you’ve never auditioned a fellow musician, or indeed been auditioned, the industry is inherently competitive. The two competitions I mentioned, by reputation, do seem to serve the drumming community rather well, especially as they seek to attract young drummers – always a good thing, and female drummers – of which there are disappointingly few. Jack [/quote] I didn't think you were being contentious, and there is absolutely nothing glib about my response. How the hell do you compare Bob Babbit with Victor Wooten, Chas Hodges with Mark King, Robbie Shakespeare with Adam Clayton? You can't. There's a great competition on at the moment, the 6 Nations. Enjoy that for what it is, enjoy music for what it is. Oh, and auditions are completely different for a competition in that a player is being assessed for a specific role, not to be judged as "The Best". So, glib, no. Passionate about how music should be treated, enjoyed and nurtured, yes.

Funny how colours go in and out of fashion - natural (at least Fender style) basses are a bit like white cars were 10 years ago. Coming along nicely, and ahead of the crowd!!

Because music shouldn't be a competition?

That's really upsetting - saw him at the Apollo, Victoria when I was 16/17. Wonderful musician.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1486904463' post='3235362'] but really I was just trying to make sense of some of the suggestions [/quote] That'll keep you awake at night!!

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1486722347' post='3234055'] Tears of a clown - The Beat Take me to the river - Talking Heads Respect yourself -The Kane Gang Dear Prudence - Siouxsie ATB Walk on by - Stranglers My way - Sid Vicious You really got me - Van Halen Summer breeze - Isleys Aint that a shame -Cheap Trick Money's too tight to mention and It's only love - Simply Red Thank you falletin me be mice elf again - Magazine War - Frankie GTH ....for starters [/quote] You should start your own compilation series - Now That's What I Call Cloth Ears - some dreadful choices there 😲

The other element that many of those you listed probably would have struggled with is the idea of music being a competition.

No, but my new trumpet player's son does the original versions

Here's to a long and happy retirement to one of the all time greats.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1486758508' post='3234449'] Mind you isn't your first video song Derek and the Dominos? Sheesh, bloody covers bands👿 [/quote] Well that's a bit embarrassing as I'm on record here as the heretic who can't stand them!!

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1486751382' post='3234386'] Hate to be picky but John Prine wrote it. Good song. [/quote] And pretty bizarre too when you hear him sing those lyrics!

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1486712207' post='3233969'] any Bob Dylan song [/quote] Grrrr! 😒

[quote name='Yank' timestamp='1486668005' post='3233738'] The Scorpions version of Tainted Love. [/quote] Possibly better than the Soft Cell version, but not a patch on the original. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U[/url]

[quote name='Kevsy71' timestamp='1486474911' post='3232095'] I have Raynaud's on 3 fingers and wear these: [url="http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/raynauds-disease-and-raynauds-syndrome/raynauds-disease-silver-gloves.html"]http://www.healthand...ver-gloves.html[/url] Work a treat, have played five-a-side in the freezing cold and they are a real improvement. Wear them on the way to gig/practice and then you should hopefully find the Raynaud's has not taken hold before you start playing. Good luck! [/quote] Just got two pairs - fingerless and full finger - wow they're warm! Thanks for the tip - oh, and free delivery and arrived next day.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1486674194' post='3233800'] It's nice enough music of it's type, but what does a second drummer add to it? [/quote] I don't know what exactly it adds, but it feels/sounds like it adds something to my ears. Under Trucks solo about halfway through - the pair of them cook up a quiet storm under the guitar. Don't think one of them would have the same feel/impact. What would be great would be to get the multitrack and mix one out and hear what it sounds like. Not going to happen of course, but would be interesting to hear how (if at all) significant the difference was.

[quote name='mybass' timestamp='1486669119' post='3233744'] One of my favourite groups Mike.....is this off the new cd/DVD set? [/quote] Yes - they posted it on Facebook yesterday. Brave to do another live CD so soon after the last one, but looks like a very different set to Everybody's Talkin' Great band - love those double drummers. Usually bad enough finding one great one, but two together?

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0kXfPrHHcw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0kXfPrHHcw[/url]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1486648897' post='3233524'] Useless facts. . . . In the early 70's Nils Lofgren used to jump off the drum riser into a trampoline and somersault across the stage. edit Whilst playing. . . . [/quote] Not useless at all - hence the title of his album

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1486597449' post='3233233'] Thought I would bump this thread - Tonight I auditioned for a band looking for a bass player. Audiiton went well and they asked me to join there and then. Tight band with some catchy tunes - but they have a gimmick. On stage they wear jodhpurs and riding boots. Okay, some bands like to stand out from the crowd but is this necessary?! Could be a double denim onesie so I guess it's not that bad... [/quote] No chaps?

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1486584968' post='3233075'] Umpire warning for ungentlemanly conduct. [/quote] [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1486590897' post='3233153'] [/quote] Sorry, really bad post. I should have said "with which to play cricket". I feel thoroughly ashamed of myself All the best for the auction - this is a very generous act.

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1486550094' post='3232622'] Girls Aloud? now that's real cheese, but Joe Walsh? You will have to do better than that mate. [/quote] Lyrics are pure gorgonzola, and the cod reggae bit nothing short of vintage comte. Bl00dy perfect 😊

Way too many too mention, from Kylie to Bacharach & David. But I'll plump for Joe Walsh, Life's Been Good.

There's a lot of interesting science stacked up against 4x10 cabs. I'd go for the EBS for that alone, but probably also more portable.