warwickhunt Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Not very often that I feel compelled to think 'wtf' but what was that first track all about! I may not be a Blues fan but as a musician I thought I'd appreciate at least something about that track... Nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Thought the same thing, it sounded all wrong. Horrible guitar sound too. (was that Dave Bronze on bass?) they all looked very bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='gafbass02' post='1010132' date='Nov 2 2010, 10:37 PM']Thought the same thing, it sounded all wrong. Horrible guitar sound too. (was that Dave Bronze on bass?) they all looked very bored.[/quote] twas indeed DB and I think the limited bass input was a God send! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'll watch it on iPlayer instead so I can just watch Bellowhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I liked the thunderbird and the cut away upright. The White jazz sounded great too. Couldnt place it. The headstock looked a bit SX! Shucker maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Glad it wasn't just me. I was hoping for some impressive stuff tonight from "old slowhand" but it was dire. The band looked tired, nervous and a little self-conscious. MIA were mightily impressive. Haven't heard them before. The guesting rhythm section from The Specials, Sir Horace Gentleman and John Bradbury, were simply sublime. Tight as a gnat's chuff. Wonderful. Horace is god! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) Eric Clapton never disapoints, he's allways a bore & a bit crap IMO. so at least he's consistent But, the stuff played by the guy on the white Jazz bass, the ska thing, made the show worth watching though. Oh & I've never heard of Dave Bronze before...Should I have? Bellowhead are ace arn't they? Edit: oh was that the guy from The Specials? bass legend...thats why I liked...ah fagedaboudit..... Edited November 2, 2010 by witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpalt Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Bellowhead were superb, as they always are. See them live if you can, and you wont regret it. EC's first number was probably the worst thing I have ever heard on there. Why is it that I always have turn the volume up on the telly to nearly full blast for this programme? Then when I forget to instantly turn it down at the end I am deafened by the next thing to come on. What technical reason can they have for broadcasting such a ridiculously low sound level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 As a lifelong EC fan I must admit the first number was n't great........ Anyone got the album yet, any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I really enjoyed Bellowhead, the other bands all looked as though they were just going through the motions, even the punk band seemed a bit bored. I couldn't listen to MIA. The band seemed decent but the singer was seriously out of key for the entire song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1010126' date='Nov 2 2010, 11:34 PM']Not very often that I feel compelled to think 'wtf' but what was that first track all about! I may not be a Blues fan but as a musician I thought I'd appreciate at least something about that track... Nope! [/quote] Oh dear, Bronzy must have been bored out of his brains. I think it was after about 2 minures he decided to play a second note. I think I bought one of his old basses about 12 years ago. or he bought one of mine, can't remember which way round it was now. But yeah, what a weird uninspiring song. Prefered the Fats Waller track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Bellowhead were on? *rushes to iPlayer* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longmayyourun Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Got to agree with bobpalt about Bellowhead - go and see them live if you can (they are on tour for most of November) Eleven stunning musicians at the top of their respective games, and that music at full on rock concert volume makes for a truly visceral experience. (Disclaimer for shameless pride:- my nephew plays fiddle with Bellowhead ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Rich' post='1010339' date='Nov 3 2010, 08:14 AM']Bellowhead were on? *rushes to iPlayer*[/quote] +1 Edit: have now watched them on iPlayer - fab as ever. Didn't know they had a new album out. That's one [s]xmas[/s] yule prezzy for Mrs E sorted. Edited November 3, 2010 by Earbrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1010126' date='Nov 2 2010, 10:34 PM']Not very often that I feel compelled to think 'wtf' but what was that first track all about! I may not be a Blues fan but as a musician I thought I'd appreciate at least something about that track... Nope! [/quote] Same here. Very disappointed. I don't know much about MIA but i do remember them getting boo'ed at the O2 when they were supporting Prince. And rightly so IMO. I thought the band were good and liked the song but someone needs some singing lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I wonder why everyone hates Clapton today? He was better than most of the other stuff in this series. I didn’t think they looked any more bored than KOL! I guess its how old guys look when they're concentrating! For my money Dave Bronze and Henry Spinetti are one of the great rhythm sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='bobpalt' post='1010181' date='Nov 2 2010, 11:16 PM']...Why is it that I always have turn the volume up on the telly to nearly full blast for this programme? Then when I forget to instantly turn it down at the end I am deafened by the next thing to come on. What technical reason can they have for broadcasting such a ridiculously low sound level?[/quote] IMO it's that this show is put out with some dynamic range whereas most other shows are not. That's the same reason adverts seem louder during films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='chris_b' post='1010439' date='Nov 3 2010, 09:58 AM']I wonder why everyone hates Clapton today?[/quote] Not Clapton as such, just that boring one chord going through the motions song he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I didn't mind the first EC song. I watched the show on iplayer and pretty much fast forwarded through it all. Performances that stand out for me on Later.... Richard Bona doing a solo bass piece. Went and bought a Bona CD only to find it full of songs with very little bass content. Duffy singing Rockferry. Seasick Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Just watched it. I loved the Vaccines! Brought me back to being 16 in 1976.....The Ramones live again, fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanark Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='paul h' post='1010489' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:34 AM']I didn't mind the first EC song. I watched the show on iplayer and pretty much fast forwarded through it all. Performances that stand out for me on Later.... Richard Bona doing a solo bass piece. Went and bought a Bona CD only to find it full of songs with very little bass content. Duffy singing Rockferry. Seasick Steve.[/quote] I remember hearing Joanna Newsom on Later ... for the first time and was completely blown away. I don't understand the "hate" for Later on here. It's the ONLY music programme on terrestrial TV and I think it does a great job at mixing well-knowns with unknowns and all genres of music. Personally, I'd drop the ... with Jools Holland, hook in Mark Radcliffe and Jo Whiley to go with Jools and put the show on all year round with each of the three hosting alternate months. Edited November 3, 2010 by lanark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='1010480' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:27 AM']Not Clapton as such, just that boring one chord going through the motions song he did.[/quote] ..the one that was tonally off-the-wall just enough to render it unlistenable by some people? Going through the motions...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='lanark' post='1010498' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:41 AM']Personally, I'd drop the ... with Jools Holland, hook in Mark Radcliffe and Jo Whiley to go with Jools and put the show on all year round with each of the three hosting alternate months.[/quote] Jo Whiley ?!?!? Please no!! I couldn't stand her gushing love for EVERY act and fake enthusiasm that every song/band is the best she's ever heard.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='lanark' post='1010498' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:41 AM']....I'd drop the ... with Jools Holland, hook in Mark Radcliffe and Jo Whiley to go with Jools....[/quote] Nooooooooooooooooo! Jools Holland did a great show about New Orleans music from NO about 20 years ago. They should do more of that. In its off season Later should go on the road. They should put out artist and genre feature shows. Several years ago the Hi, Stax and Muscle Shoals bands came over for a series of gigs at the Barbican. Those guys will never come back and Later missed them! Those gigs should have been filmed. Also the SITSOM tour of 2000 was missed by everyone! Top Of The Pops was the BBC's singles show; Whistle Test was their album show and Later started as a great live music show. Unfortunately it has been turned into just another music industry promotional tool. Edited November 3, 2010 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1010496' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:40 AM']Just watched it. I loved the Vaccines! Brought me back to being 16 in 1976.....The Ramones live again, fab.[/quote] +1, the standout act for me (the one time I went to see the Ramones they cancelled to play TOTP instead ) Bellowhead good, but [i]have[/i] to be seen live. Great bass (tuba?) Off -topic, but did anyone see "Whites" on just before, and notice the bassist in the backing band had a Wal Po 1? Couldn't hear it mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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