Oldman

Just stumbled across this brilliant topic: I have been playing and singing in bands since 1963, I was never aware in the early days of having Stage Fright. There was always too much going on, anyway the friendly Pill Man was always there to sell you a Dexedrine for a tanner. As time moved on in the last 15 years or so I became afflicted with a dried up throat, for seemingly no reason, it was nerves of course. I also found that alcohol exacerbated the problem, closed my throat up even more, especially real ales, coke, drinks with ice, drinks without ice, lager, in fact anything. I always had the usual number two before I left the house and a couple of pee's. but still have to be very careful of what I drink in case it causes me to dry up. I will say I am a slapdash bass player, it'll be alright on the night type thing and punters usually don't know or care, but when that musician face comes into the gig...... I can rehearse Wednesday before a gig from cold no grief, gig night I have to be careful to eliminate what I consider to effect me, I drink room temperature water only, I don't get enthusiastic beyond my capabilities, I am a Stage Fright Sufferer..... JUST REMEMBER : You are always the best Bass Player on the stage ...

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1348933237' post='1819910'] Pil I thought were the best thing on the show. I was really impressed with the sounds that guy got from that Baglama (ta Pete, wondered what it was!) I`m not really a Muse fan but they were ok. They could do with using some more effects though But the Beach Boys? I know they may have been good in the past but it was like watching your grandad doing a song at a family get together when he is past it and no one has the decency to tell him. And how many people were there on stage anyway? And Gollum on vocals and guitar? [/quote] I was in a "Cabaret Band" when punk hit, suits, harmonies all the flash (then), our guitarist, bless 'im, wanted to go Punk. Well he was told was'nt he. I personally did not connect, but, after watching Johnny over years I must say he has something, it not pleasing on the ears, but its a truthfull sound. When I started out in Liverpool there were a number of harmony bands the Escorts probably the best (Everlery's) but there was also a four piece (White Fenders) doing incredible Beach Boys type Harmonies, the name escapes me as do most things these days. Ah, just remembered the name, The Easybeats. Anyway I was amused that the Beach Boys needed 15 guys to replicate what a four did way back then and as much as i admire his "Legendary" Genius you really don't need a stroke/drug abuse victim on stage do you. Just say in'. Muse, he uses Status....er that's it.

I have done a few deals on this here forum, buyz, sellz, tradz and with one exception they went seamlessly. Rather than bore you with the pedantic minutia of my Fretless NT Thumb transaction with Vdoc I thought I would award a points system. In this case it works like this: 1 Point is Sh*te 10 Points exceptional. Communication before Cash Transfer: 8 Communications after Cash Transfer: 1 Packaging: 1 Tracking Communication: 1 Overall Feelgood Deal factor: 1 I did do due diligence with three other people who had dealt with Vdoc (Newbie) and agreed to go ahead with this leap of faith, my decision and my experience. The bass will need some work but thats acceptable for an '89. This may help other Basschatters with a GAS conundrum Oldman