RhysP Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Alan Thompson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 We have an ex John Giblin Aria in the shop. I play it every now and then in the pathetic hope it might make me sound like him. It never does. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1426034446' post='2713738'] We have an ex John Giblin Aria in the shop. I play it every now and then in the pathetic hope it might make me sound like him. It never does. . . [/quote] Same here, but with the Takamine TB-10 he used in the Before The Dawn show. On the other hand, he doesn't sound much like me either, whatever bass he uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1426033000' post='2713729'] Alan Thompson. [/quote] Who always sounds spookily like Giblin to my ears! It's hard to tell the difference between them (IMO). But for a (relatively) unknown bassist, Giblin has a hell of a CV! Edited March 11, 2015 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 [quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1426031753' post='2713723'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A68_rTmjQtE[/media] [/quote] Beautiful, just beautiful. One of the great musical collaborations that never happened (IMO) - John Martyn and Philip Lynott. Now [b][i]that[/i][/b] would have been interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1426033000' post='2713729'] Alan Thompson. [/quote] Ahh , thankyou . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1426077368' post='2714066'] Who always sounds spookily like Giblin to my ears! It's hard to tell the difference between them (IMO). But for a (relatively) unknown bassist, Giblin has a hell of a CV! [/quote] He was the house bassist at Abbey Road Studios for years - not a bad job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 ....don't forget his playing on a few Brand X albums too in the late 70's - try out the "Product" and "Do they hurt" albums and perhaps "Is there anything about". These albums also feature the genius that is Percy Jones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 [quote name='dmz' timestamp='1426106366' post='2714562'] ....don't forget his playing on a few Brand X albums too in the late 70's - try out the "Product" and "Do they hurt" albums and perhaps "Is there anything about". These albums also feature the genius that is Percy Jones ! [/quote] Good recommendation - Product includes some two-bass action from both JG and PJ, eg Wal To Wal (just the two of them plus a Roland CR-78, and some Phil Collins), and And So To F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 17/09/2010 at 09:31, Stuart Clayton said: Stu, Did you ever transcribe Breathing? Only ask as I've just started working with a Kate Bush tribute act and next up to learn is this one which is a pretty daunting task! Mark On 17/09/2010 at 09:31, Stuart Clayton said: Nothing new here, but I was doing a bit of Kate Bush tonight ( ) and just wanted to post a couple of her tracks featuring John Giblin's tastefully understated fretless playing - (imho, of course ) At times, if I'm playing fretless, someone will inevitably ask, "oh, d'you know that song by Paul Young...?" All due respect to Pino but I'll tell them I'd far rather be playing either of these two. Babooshka Breathing Two of my absolute favourites. I love Kate Bush's music, and these tracks have some superb bass playing on them. I used both at BIMM last year as examples of great fretless playing. Must transcribe! Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I remember finding all these tracks so magical as a very young child. If I had been old enough to be Kate's bass player I would be married to her now. Amazing woman. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, YouMa said: I remember finding all these tracks so magical as a very young child. If I had been old enough to be Kate's bass player I would be married to her now. Amazing woman. It’s amazing how KB is so Marmite - very few artists that divide opinion in such a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I'm on Del Palmers Facebook. He's an interesting man. Underated I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 36 minutes ago, Gunsfreddy2003 said: It’s amazing how KB is so Marmite - very few artists that divide opinion in such a way. I will say that Joni is and always has been my absolute 'number one' female artist/singer/songwriter... ever. But I've also said that (imho), in terms of originality, production and character, Kate runs an extremely close second and, for me, is one of the very best female singer-songwriters to emerge from the UK. But that's just me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I love his playing with Kate Bush. I'll echo what's been said - he played with so much feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gunsfreddy2003 said: It’s amazing how KB is so Marmite - very few artists that divide opinion in such a way. Best concert/gig/performance I've ever seen in 44 years of going to gigs was KB's Before The Dawn show in August 2016.. It had everything - incredible songs, musicians, vocals, stage sets, choreography.. It was as close to artistic perfection as I think it's possible to get. And KB herself was the strangest mix of down to earth 'girl next door' and charismatic diva all at the same time. Just brilliant! What she created was performance art of the highest standard and it was all on her own terms; no record label or product driving it - just the desire to tell her own story.. And for me, it was on another level of creativity altogether, better than most of my other favourite artists shows that I've seen over the years, including Queen, Bowie, Sinatra, Prince etc.. I love Joni Mitchell too, but to try and compare her and KB is pointless really - their musical DNA comes from quite different sources IMHO. We're just lucky that they've both created unique and beautiful bodies of work. Oh, and at the KB show, John Giblin with Omar Hakim on drums were absolutely unbelievable as a rhythm section.. 😊 Edited March 18, 2019 by silverfoxnik 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Best concert/gig/performance I've ever seen in 44 years of going to gigs was KB's Before The Dawn show in August 2016.. It had everything - incredible songs, musicians, vocals, stage sets, choreography.. It was as close to artistic perfection as I think it's possible to get. And KB herself was the strangest mix of down to earth 'girl next door' and charismatic diva all at the same time. Just brilliant! What she created was performance art of the highest standard and it was all on her own terms; no record label or product driving it - just the desire to tell her own story.. And for me, it was on another level of creativity altogether, better than most of my other favourite artists shows that I've seen overvthecyears, including Queen, Bowie, Sinatra, Prince etc.. I love Joni Mitchell too, but to try and compare her and KB is pointless really - their musical DNA comes from quite different sources IMHO. We're just lucky that they've both created unique and beautiful bodies of work. Oh, and at the KB show, John Giblin with Omar Hakim on drums were absolutely unbelievable as a rhythm section.. 😊 Yep, I envy you that, Nik. I wasn't able to make the 2016 show, more's the pity. The words "eye" and "teeth" come to mind! But from your description it sounds every bit as good as I would have expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 It was Steve.. Beyond expectations! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 15 hours ago, Stingray5 said: Yep, I envy you that, Nik. I wasn't able to make the 2016 show, more's the pity. The words "eye" and "teeth" come to mind! But from your description it sounds every bit as good as I would have expected. 2014, hard to believe it's nearly five years ago. It was amazing and a top three all-time gig. JG's Takamine TB-10 from the show is still well-looked after I'm sure everyone will be relieved to hear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) On 17/03/2019 at 13:17, Gunsfreddy2003 said: Bit of a quote mixing thing going on there, @Gunsfreddy2003, is it you have started with a KB trib? Which ones that then? Edited March 19, 2019 by sprocketflup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, sprocketflup said: Bit of a quote mixing thing going on there, @Gunsfreddy2003, is it you have started with a KB trib? Which ones that then? Yes, it is me that is involved with a new KB tribute band - more info here http://www.momentsofpleasure.co.uk/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Gunsfreddy2003 said: Yes, it is me that is involved with a new KB tribute band - more info here http://www.momentsofpleasure.co.uk/ Cool, best of luck with that fella 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 21 hours ago, YouMa said: I'm on Del Palmers Facebook. He's an interesting man. Underated I think. Not to mention, and in the street vernacular, that he "hit that thang" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 19/03/2019 at 15:03, Gunsfreddy2003 said: Yes, it is me that is involved with a new KB tribute band - more info here http://www.momentsofpleasure.co.uk/ Ah yes.... I saw when that was forming and put myself forward but I live too far away :( Good luck & enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Giblin played some lovely things with Chris de Burgh and with Jon Anderson. This is from the 'Song Of Seven' album. The opening bass solo is sweet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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