GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Here is a great opportunity for someone; [url="http://www.newmodelarmy.org/"]http://www.newmodelarmy.org/[/url] They are seeking a new bass player . Anyone who has seen NMA knows just how good they are, anyone who hasnt does not know what they are missing !! I would love to do it but dont think my very limited bass career would be enough to even fill out an application form Quote
thepurpleblob Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I always thought that Nelson was a great player - at least he could do some fabulous things with a minor pentatonic Certainly beyond me! Quote
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 I like the bass on the `no rest for the wicked` album, very good lead bass style and extremely catchy lines, worth a listen by any bass player into good rock music . Quote
Linus27 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I can't access the webpage at work. Can you share any more info about this opportunity or what it says on the link above? Quote
thunderbird13 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I lo [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1329832889' post='1548074'] I can't access the webpage at work. Can you share any more info about this opportunity or what it says on the link above? [/quote] [center][size=6]THANK YOU NELSON[/size][/center] We are very sad to announce that, for family and personal reasons, Nelson is leaving us after twenty-two years and countless wonderful performances. We'd like to thank him for his great contribution to the band for so long and we will miss his easy-going personality and great musical skill. [url="http://www.newmodelarmy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=643:thank-you-nelson&catid=1:news&Itemid=58"]Read more...[/url] [center][size=6]THE SEARCH BEGINS [/size][/center] Despite opinions to the contrary, we have not already chosen our next bass player. Although the band have known for some time about Nelson's intentions, we have not until now seriously addressed finding a replacement. It goes without saying that the very first requirement will be considerable technical ability. All serious suggestions and applications should be made to [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email] Good luck with the audition Quote
shizznit Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I would never get the job. Don't have the right hair! Quote
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1329833984' post='1548108'] Are clogs supplied? [/quote] Good one I envy whoever gets the job, I have seen NMA a few times and they are a very exciting live band, good luck Quote
thunderbird13 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Actually NMA was one of the only gigs that I walked out of . I used to follow then around yorkshire in the 80's and they were "my" band. then the next time I saw then was thie 20th anniversary show at the Astoria in London in the 90's and they just seem to have lost their edge. It was like watching a tribute band I absolutley hated it, but I suppose thats what age does to you Anyway their last studio album was very good ( much better than the Justin Sullivan solo album that came out about the same time !) Quote
Monckyman Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1329839865' post='1548285'] Anyway their last studio album was very good ( much better than the Justin Sullivan solo album that came out about the same time !) [/quote] The JS solo CD has Danny Thompson on UrB,and a few nice tunes! Quote
Chlo_treacher Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Probably a bit too young but Im actually really attempted to apply just for the hell of it. I mean imagine if they actually called me up?! x Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Chlo_treacher' timestamp='1329843433' post='1548369'] Probably a bit too young but Im actually really attempted to apply just for the hell of it. I mean imagine if they actually called me up?! x [/quote] Go for it - you never know what kind of image they may be looking for. Quote
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1329839865' post='1548285'] Actually NMA was one of the only gigs that I walked out of . I used to follow then around yorkshire in the 80's and they were "my" band. then the next time I saw then was thie 20th anniversary show at the Astoria in London in the 90's and they just seem to have lost their edge. It was like watching a tribute band I absolutley hated it, but I suppose thats what age does to you Anyway their last studio album was very good ( much better than the Justin Sullivan solo album that came out about the same time !) [/quote] I last saw them at The Brook in Southampton in March 2010 and they were excellent, they certainly did not lack any `edge`, they played a lot of the latest album at the time `today is a good day` and have to say I was impressed by their playing and energy . Quote
TheRev Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1329843299' post='1548364'] The JS solo CD has Danny Thompson on UrB,and a few nice tunes! [/quote] Oh really? *fires up spotify* Quote
buff Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Saw them last year after a break of not seeing them for about 10 year's, thought they were as good as when i saw them in the mid 80's. Nelson is a cracking bass player, emailed the info service about the effect's he was using. He emailed me back two day's later. Top guy Quote
bartelby Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Last saw them back in the early 90s. My favourite era was the Moose Harris years. Quote
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Stuart Morrow was a great bass player with NMA, Moose also did some songs with the Damned on `not of this earth/Jack and the beanstalk` which is a great album IMO, NMA have always made great songs, `thunder and consolation, purity and ghost of cain` are also fave albums of mine` they are a very unique and individual band, it would be awesome if someone from this site got the job Edited February 21, 2012 by GRAHAM SG1 Quote
steve-soar Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 My wife use to follow them on tour, clogs, dreads and kit bag. She would be so proud if I auditioned for them Unfortunately, I can't stand them. Quote
Guest subaudio Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Nice one Graham, have just emailed them Quote
steve-soar Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='subaudio' timestamp='1329865293' post='1548953'] Nice one Graham, have just emailed them [/quote]Good luck. Let's know how you get on. Quote
Guest subaudio Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1329865933' post='1548971'] Good luck. Let's know how you get on. [/quote] Thanks, I will Quote
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Best of luck subaudio, it would be fantastic if you got the job ! Steve, I like your avatar, one of my favourite bassists was in Dead Kennedys Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.