Earbrass

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1464349865' post='3058710']This member also believes there should be a video of him twiddling the knobs with close-ups front and rear. [/quote] Each to his own, but I'll pass on that one.

Les (of Crème Brûlée) says: [attachment=220073:s2_les.jpg] "It's a sh*t business......they'll learn"

I think the value of an instrument should be determined by its feel, sound and build quality. If people are prepared to pay extra for the cachet of owning an instrument of a certain brand, in the expectation that they will be able to recoup that dividend when they resell because others will similarly value the brand, then that's their lookout imho. It's all marketing b/s, and we are fools if we buy into it. But then my only bass is a Peavey Milestone I got from Cash Converters for £50, so what do I know?

How about one of these (having looked at your sig)? [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Musicals-Definitive-Illustrated-Story-DK/dp/0241214564/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464192055&sr=1-2&keywords=musical+theatre"]https://www.amazon.c...musical+theatre[/url] [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Broadway-Musicals-Show---Show-Stanley/dp/1480385476/ref=sr_1_27?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464192159&sr=1-27&keywords=musical+theatre"]https://www.amazon.c...musical+theatre[/url] [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Geniuses-American-Musical-Theatre-Composers/dp/1423462750/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464192211&sr=1-3&keywords=musical+theatre+for+musicians"]https://www.amazon.c...e+for+musicians[/url]

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1463834011' post='3054426'] If you're a God praising person, I'm surprised at you using the term "Blimey". The origin of this is from "God, blind me". Isn't this taking the Lord's name in vain? Sorry, but I know my poor old Mum would have been deeply offended. [/quote] Where did she stand on "devil's dumplings"? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krgUVduKFL4[/media]

Still trying to get my head round the fact that nostalgia for old websites is a Thing now. But then again, I had to fill in the date on an online form the other day and found myself starting the year with '19' ...

Did somebody say "mattress" to Mr. Lambert?

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1463475064' post='3051554'] Milton Keynes - does it work for ANYONE? [/quote] [quote name='Wikipedia'][b]Tesseract[/b][color=#252525][font=sans-serif] (often stylized as [/font][/color][b]TesseracT[/b][color=#252525][font=sans-serif]) is a British [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_metal"]progressive metal[/url][color=#252525][font=sans-serif] band from [/font][/color][url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Keynes"]Milton Keynes[/url][/quote] apparently it does! [quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1463474462' post='3051550'] Since I live in south east London [/quote] Hey, I live in South East London! We should totally form a nordic-folk-grunge-prog-metal-fusion bass & nyckelharpa duo. I think the world is ready.

[quote name='YouMa' timestamp='1463441474' post='3051437'] ... the bass bloke from caravan.... [/quote] Well, that's fame for you.

I recall Bilbo making very similar complaints on these august pages not long ago with respect to jazz. The reasons are similar in both cases - the music is harder to play, so there are fewer people capable of it, and the audiences are smaller, so the opportunities to gig are fewer. Then again, if you think you have a hard time of it, try being a fan of nordic folk music... [Edit to add, before someone takes offence, that I'm not denying that there are very highly skilled musicians playing the more popular forms of music, it's just that those forms are also open to those of more modest abilities in a way that jazz and prog aren't]

I never watch the songs, but I quite enjoy watching the voting. My recipe for improving it would be: 1) Restrict entrants to European countries 2) Require all songs to be sung in (one of) the indigenous languages of the country 3) Real instruments and performances only: no miming, no backing tracks, no use of samples 4) All entries must be versions of traditional songs from the country. I think the result could be a genuine celebration of the rich musical culture of Europe, would help to preserve that culture from the ravages of ghastly homogenized all-pervasive trans-atlantic "pop", and would be much appreciated by me and the other seven people who would tune in to watch.

I remember a "klezmer heavy metal" band, with comedians Jim Tavare on bass and Al Murray on drums, called Guns and Moses, if that counts.

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1462911674' post='3046952'] I've only been fired once, and that was because "you're not black enough".... [/quote] You should have told them that wouldn't be a problem as you'd be perfectly happy to "black up" for gigs.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1462913676' post='3046992'] Did they hire you with hopes that you would become Blacker over time? Blue [/quote]

[quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1462604603' post='3044264'] Do you really expect to get paid to learn songs for an audition ?? [/quote] I expect Basschat will shortly be receiving an invoice for all of Blue's posts. Only bedroom keyboard noodlers type for free.

I prefer Brian Cant.

I've very recently acquired a DPA 4061, but I'm using it on a nyckelharpa rather than a bass. Only tried it out at home so far, and it sounds very good. I got because it was highly recommended by Vicki Swan, who uses one for live work (also on nyckelharpa) and says it's brilliant, though I don't think she's using it in a large band. I'm using it with a Headway EDB2 preamp. I'd be interested in hearing others' experiences with these - do's and don'ts etc. EDIT: to add that the EDB2 has a sweepable notch filter with adjustable width, and also a phase-reversal switch, either or both of which may help with feedback issues - but as I say I haven't used it in a live situation so can't comment on how effective it would be.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462274317' post='3041584'] You can put just about any word in front of metal and it's a genuine sub-genre... [/quote] Precious Metal: - "Daahling!! Mwaah! Mwaa!h "<air-kiss noises> "You were faabulous tonight. Gorgeous solo. That tone is just to die for! Looove the new axe by way, wherever did you find it?". - "What this old thing? Oh I've had it for years. But I had it reliced by this wonderful little man I found....."

Endless rows between the guitarist and the singer.....they were a couple.....yes, I know [i]now[/i]......

+1 for New Moon. Nice people to deal with and highly recommended by a lot of musos.

Here he is guesting with one of my favourite bands, Väsen: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFal29U85aE[/media]

[quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1446597263' post='2900767'] Värttinä - went to their album-launch gig last month in Helsinki. Fabulous stuff and well worth the trip. [/quote] [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1446677454' post='2901481'] I am jealous! [/quote] They (or at least the 3 singers) are in London in June: http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/music/v-rttin#.VxoU8fmnpws - also gigs in Liverpool and Newcastle. Already have front-row seats

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1461238500' post='3032725'] When others are making a buck not just playing songs, but using the whole image and likeness is is not right that there should be some kind of permission or licencing agreement? [/quote] Maybe they should be run as franchises. The tribute market is, after all, essentially about using an established artist's brand to generate income. Surely the artists who developed those brands should be able to license their use, and exercise some quality control?

I have a Korg Wavedrum (Global edition), which is a similar concept but a bit cheaper. I really rate it, though I have yet to use it on a recording. It has a real, tunable, drum skin and is very responsive to different kinds of touch, muting etc. No MIDI out though.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461152158' post='3031882'] I think yellow staples indicates that the wood the cab is made of is diseased. [/quote] Has anyone notified the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development? Clearly the cab needs to be burnt to protect our forests from the spread of this disease, and some kind of quarantine area set up around chez Discreet. Biohazard suits will be required. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1461148221' post='3031804'] No I'm worried. [/quote] We're all worried.