sk8 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='buff' timestamp='1329846883' post='1548475'] 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] And they were............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='GRAHAM SG1' timestamp='1329905943' post='1549289'] 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] Thanks Graham, I know it's a long shot but had to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 saw them open air on a summer day in hamburg, must have been early 90ies... great memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If only..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1329906152' post='1549296'] And they were............... [/quote] An old Ratt distortion pedal, boss delay 6 and boss tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM SG1 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Have you had a reply yet subaudio ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Bloody hell, are they still going? After all this time they should just be called "Model Army". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I was a huge NMA fan, clogs, kit bag, hitched to all the gigs, the whole lot. I tried to get in the band when Jason 'Moose' Harris left, and Nelson got the job. But, life moved on, and I hung up my clogs around '92-'93. I've seen them a hand-full of times in the intervening years. I couldn't help shed a tear when I heard the news that their drummer Rob Heaton had died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 45. He was the nicest guy you could hope to meet, and I've had the pleasure of sharing a beer with him, along with Stuart Morrow, the original NMA bass player, on a summers day on a green in Bradford. Treasured memories. When I heard the bass position was open, I thought I'd pass on it, Nelson is a great talent and I thought myself not up to scratch any-more. I let go of my fears and demons and emailed them a few weeks past. In the mean-time I put out feelers for a tutor, and thru BC met the wonderful Mr Jake Newman. With Jakes help, I started work on a handful of songs that I thought they could ask for in an audition. They got back to me asking for video's of me playing, and some pictures. I sent them 'White-Coats' and 'Today Is A Good Day'. On the strength of these I was asked to audition for them last Thursday at their studios in Bradford. I had a week to learn three songs, 'Island', 'Nothing Dies Easy' and 'Get Me Out', plus BVox. None of these had been in the batch I'd been working on, so I had my work cut out. Once again I had the invaluable help of Jake Newman. I pitched up in Bradford last week, and it was a tough call. We ran through the songs, and I gave it all I could. The audition was with the full band, and I was playing thru a SVT Classic head and 810 cab. It sounded awesome. They thanked me for my time, and said they'd let me know. Yesterday I got an email from them thanking me, but, alas I'm not going to be the one. I can't deny being a little heart-broken, but did feel I was punching a little above my weight. I also gained much admiration for Nelsons playing, he will be a tough act to follow. I've ruminated about posting the videos of my playing, when I watch them, all I see are the mistakes, but for anyone who is interested, here you go.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwkTQHu4Yro"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwkTQHu4Yro[/url] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlilm9FNF6M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlilm9FNF6M[/url][/size][/font] I can't begin to tell you how cool it would've been to tell the boss to stick his job, but it was not meant to be. Also big thanks must go to Mr Jake Newman. However, on Thursday 22nd of March 2012, from 3 to 3.30pm in Bradford, I was the bass player for New Model Army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Only listened to the first vid but sounded good mate, unlucky on not getting the spot but oh well. Still something to be proud of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Good for you, going for it. Even if ultimately you didn't get the gig at least you have had the experience and like you said, been their bass player for half an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) I was also their bass player for half an hour - yesterday afternoon! And alas, I'm not going to be the one, either. Though I'm not sure I could live on a bus with those guys for an extended period of time! They are VERY hardcore! Good to see BassChat so well represented at the auditions, though! Nice work all round! It was certainly a great experience which will stand me in good stead for my next audition with a name band! *heavy irony* And now I've got GAS for an SVT Classic and 8 X 10. Again. Bah! Edit: I'm wondering if any other BassChatters went for it? It would be wild if the successful candidate was a BC-er!! Edited March 31, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I had a go - but was quietly relieved not to get it! It would mean long periods away from home, which I'd find hard with young family. Can but dream eh. Shame it didn't come up 10 years earlier. I hope they find a superb bass player, so I wont have to beat myself up for not trying a bit harder. Top band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 What, so BC fielded around fifteen percent of the bass players who went for an audition?? Very good! Anyone else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) I think these adverts are more usually to make fans feel better about themselves rather than actually seriously searching for a new bass player. 99 times out of 100 they will pick out a bass player who has recently left another well known band or a pro session player or something. KsE did a similar thing the other month when Howard Jones left. They were "looking for a singer" so they said people could audition if they emailed them. What did they end up doing? What else? They went back to Jesse Leach, of course! Edited March 31, 2012 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I'm a little worried here. I was also NMA bass player for half an hour yesterday afternoon yet I have not heard anything back yet. My audition went very well and I actually got to play a forth song, "White Light". So I guess no news is good news for me then. Fingers crossed but not expecting to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Well that seems quite positive Linus, keep yr fingers & toes crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1333201746' post='1598677'] So I guess no news is good news for me then. [/quote] Looks like it!! So at least 20% of auditions were played by BCers! Good luck, I really hope you get it. Let us know ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Good on all of you for giving it a go. Hope you get it Linus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Mate of mine is auditioning today. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAHAM SG1 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Wow, this is great, if the successful candidate is a BC member then please remember it was me who posted the vacancy in the first place, autographs and a chance to meet the band when the play down south will be sufficient Best of luck to all, this is one helluva good job !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1333201746' post='1598677'] I'm a little worried here. I was also NMA bass player for half an hour yesterday afternoon yet I have not heard anything back yet. My audition went very well and I actually got to play a forth song, "White Light". So I guess no news is good news for me then. Fingers crossed but not expecting to get it. [/quote] That sounds really promising. Hope you get it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 All the best Linus, woudl be ace to say I've raced against NMA's current bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks guys, fingers crossed here also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1333285877' post='1599536'] Thanks guys, fingers crossed here also [/quote] Keeping my fingers crossed for you mate, hope you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hold on , Billyapple, Discreet, Bluray and Linus27 all managed to get an audition with NMA - I am seriously impressed well done guys and Linus fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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