Mykesbass

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1377985239' post='2194483'] I'm sorry but that that is simply amazing. Probably the best piece of music and playing I have heard this year. Top stuff. [/quote] Wow, thanks Linus - hope you don't mind me passing that comment on to Rob!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1377989605' post='2194540'] Hey Myke, thanks for posting. This is a new version to me. I just love Reggie’s tone, he sounds like a million dollars on everything he does.... [/quote] [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1378027046' post='2194731'] Plenty of love for Reggie from me, I first heard him years ago on a lovely Al Jarreau album (All Fly Home) [/quote] Fabulous stuff - as I said, that's one stellar CV!

Up there with Tommy Cogbill and Joe Osborn for me, just heard this track and loved the bass sound so checked out who it was - Reggie McBride, another of those with a stellar CV, but with the exception of Chris_b doesn't seem to get a lot of kudos on here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JruTW2bSt0E"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JruTW2bSt0E[/url]

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1377970363' post='2194256'] Tell him to sort his hair out [/quote] It's the beard that needs some radical surgery first!! The tone of that Lowden is rather special!

I've always admired this style of playing but often felt it was clever but not particularly melodic. This young guy is a friend of mine and I think this piece is gorgeous: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tde9b_ByZJU&feature=share"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tde9b_ByZJU&feature=share[/url]

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1377675112' post='2190075'] Good point about the Union practices of the time. The thing that gets me about that period is the standard of musicianship was so good, the pros either side of the Atlantic were playing such long hours all the time they monstered most charts put in front of them. It seems daft but even if you watch the old Muppet shows, different guest every week and heavy names too, and the band would be laying it out. The closest we have to that now I suppose would be the Jools Holland Orchestra, and as fantastic as that band is at their own arrangements, personally I think they lack a little something when it comes to playing material from another repertoire. Two examples that spring to mind are the Booker T and Bonnie Raitt performances from recent series. Maybe it's because the 60s guys were the sound of the popular music of the time and working on chart material day in day out. We all know how few musicians are involved in some material now, and there isn't that pool of talent that is shared across different playing disciplines. However, if I could play like Mr Swift I'm sure I wouldn't give two hoots about the opinion of some forum expert! Anyway, the clip is still great even if my preference is for the original. That's just because Kosmic Blues must be one of my desert island albums and Janis is one of the few vocalists that have me hanging on every word. Regarding the avatar, can't believe no-one thought of it before. [/quote] Nice post. I think part of the problem for the session players is there just isn't the work anymore - the balance of power has shifted and the artists can all generally demand their own bands. A couple of exceptions, my pal was MD for the BAFTAs a couple of years ago when it was the big tribute to the Bond Films. That was some real old school session work and sounded fabulous. Jools' band I think are too much a band - they have that organic vibe, so when it comes to accompanying others they still put their own mark on it. Both styles have their own merit but I do think we'll be seeing less and less of the former.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1377639778' post='2189873'] I have a decent turntable (Linn Sondek LP12) and also a CD player and iPod and AWB sound just as good to me on all of them. [/quote] Fair do's - I just really find that there is an intimacy to the sound of vinyl - it draws you in to really listen. I know this is probably a downside to some but I love it!

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1377638319' post='2189853'] Only on vinyl? [/quote] Just seems to suit them to my ears - funny some things just do and AWB are one of them.

Top band - sound great on vinyl. Interesting that Alan and Hamish shared bass duties - even on the live album they are both credited.

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1377629856' post='2189697'] Great, thanks for that. If that isn't Brad Campbell, somebody did a great job of copping his style! [/quote] Thing was there were all the union restrictions back then so, like Bloodaxe mentioning Big Jim Sullivan, I think there's a strong chance it would have been a British session player. Love the avatar - one of my favourite films

[quote name='nick' timestamp='1377118763' post='2183709'] Ukulele madness with The Rinky Dinks on 'Compass Stage' @ Shambala, tomorrow 22nd (10-30pm) & Friday 23rd (9-00pm). [url="http://www.shambalafestival.org/act/compass-presents/"]http://www.shambalaf...mpass-presents/[/url] Please hello if you're around, may buy you a pint! Cheers Nick [/quote] You're not linked to the Rinky Dink Sound System that comes from Bristol(ish) are you?

Thanks for posting NJE - sound like a top live act.

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1377555359' post='2188880'] Carvin [/quote] http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product-category/bass-amps-and-cabs/carvin-amps/ these guys are fabulous to deal with and I have the 500 head from them - lovely! I'd love the chance to see and hear some Traynor gear over here - highly respected valve gear at a fraction of the price of most other stuff available in the UK.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1377443666' post='2187576'] Nah. High end basses are for middle-aged men with lots of disposable income. The same market that Porsche are in. I've never actually seen anyone gig a Fodera though, maybe it happens, maybe it doesn't. [/quote] Not sure if this is the case with boutique basses - I'd say it is the limited edition custom shop runs by the big brands that are specifically produced for this market.

[quote name='Bloodaxe' timestamp='1377438087' post='2187484'] Very nice indeed. Been comparing it with the album version & I'm torn between the two. JJ's vocals on the studio cut are much more restrained & fit the song better, but there's a rather syrupy string section over it that does it no favours. The understated Hammond in the TV version works much better. Any idea who the band was? Big Jim Sullivan was TJ's guitarist for many years, so that's a likely candidate for one slot, but the rest…? [/quote] Funny, I did the same and much prefer the TV version - much nicer vibe. Was also wondering about the bass player - will try and find out some more about the TV shows.

Interesting arrangement with bass to the fore, keys gently providing the chords and guitar attractively noodling. Just thought it was really quite unusual, and of course, an exquisite performance by Janice Joplin. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpDOIPx_sY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpDOIPx_sY[/url]

Nothing like having to be totally on the ball - we had a dep drummer last night - her regular gig is with Music Box - Herbie Flowers' quartet Great to play with, I didn't realise my job could be so easy

'cos if it was base we'd end up playing sole music.

It is one of those dreaded PubCo pubs and has been under temporary for ages. Hope they have got a new team in (and hope they don't get shafted by said PubCo as so many seem to) as it had a good reputation as a music pub.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1377357196' post='2186680'] My bad! But two years is a long time in cyber-world and there must have been two gazillion mentions of Jamerson on BC since 2011 [/quote]

Never gets a mention? (well it was two years ago I guess) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157660-tommy-cogbill/page__p__1401949__hl__tommy%20cogbill__fromsearch__1#entry1401949"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1401949[/url]

Mine was starting commercial gardening late in life - hedgetrimmers, strimmers etc. Fortunately doesn't seem to have had too much of an adverse affect on bass and guitar playing.

Can you get black leather studded ones - that would sort the rock & roll side of it! (I'm a Reynauds sufferer so you have my sympathies)!

Given your location Bass Gear in Twyford is an absolute must. Also, Wunjo's have taken over the dreadful Bass Cellar in Denmak St. Realy nice people, loads of fabulous basses but not great on backline which they admitted they would always struggle to stock in any depth given the size of teh place.

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1376678160' post='2178013'] If you are really set on keeping a four string bass, but want five string low notes, then why not get a set of five string strings and just not use the G string? [/quote] Rotosound (and I'm sure others) do a 4 string set with a 130 bottom string.