Clarky Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I bought this recently as I love Danny Thompson's playing with John Martyn and David Sylvian. It was recorded in 1991 (and it shows in the picture quality) but its really quite inspiring. Its a bit slow off the mark (reminiscences about washtub basses etc) but once he gets into playing 'Victoria' its wonderful stuff. In particular I had always wondered about his superb tone and sustain and I discovered that he raised the nut (making it very gruelling for his left hand) in order to deliver the sort of volume and sustain he gets with open strings. I reckon his left and right hands must be like Popeye's! No wonder my wimpy hands cannot deliver anything like his type of tone. Anyways for £8 its a snip, as long as you have a VHS player http://www.laceysjam.com/catalog/item/1812715/1375408.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Nah, I'll just wait til you've had it long enough and then put it up for sale in the Double Bass section. But then again, you might withdraw it a few days later.... I jest. Thanks for the heads up - I may well get that indeed. Scary thought with the raised nut. I've a doctor's appointment on Tuesday to try and sort out my slowly seizing left wrist. Don't think a raised nut is something I should mention as a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1347123763' post='1797228'] Nah, I'll just wait til you've had it long enough and then put it up for sale in the Double Bass section. But then again, you might withdraw it a few days later.... [/quote] Mine won't be going up for sale (honest!) I actually picked mine up from a different website (was a bit pricier) but its signed by Danny on the cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriansmith247 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I had this a while ago. Lent it to someone and never got it back, but I do remember it being pretty cool as are most things Danny Thompson does. If anyone can get hold of or supply a copy on DVD or format other than VHS please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've looked around and not found any copies on DVD or on Youtube. Unfortunately VHS does seem to be the only (legally available) option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 It's been re-released on DVD: http://www.dannythompson.bigcartel.com/product/bassically-speaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Good spot Sarah. Ordered as its very difficult for me to get to use our VHS player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1347123763' post='1797228'] Nah, I'll just wait til you've had it long enough and then put it up for sale in the Double Bass section. But then again, you might withdraw it a few days later.... I jest. Thanks for the heads up - I may well get that indeed. Scary thought with the raised nut. I've a doctor's appointment on Tuesday to try and sort out my slowly seizing left wrist. Don't think a raised nut is something I should mention as a good idea. [/quote] Ha ha, just what I was going to say! Hope the wrist sorts itself out Gareth. Broke two bones in my hand in early 2008 and am still not quite right, although perhaps counterintuitively it's less painful on DB than EB. Perhaps raining the nut could be the thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1347123763' post='1797228'] Nah, I'll just wait til you've had it long enough and then put it up for sale in the Double Bass section. But then again, you might withdraw it a few days later.... [/quote] Ha ha ha ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='marvin spangles' timestamp='1351034293' post='1846601'] Ha ha ha ... [/quote] You'll all be sorry if I stop selling gear on BC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1351061448' post='1846670'] You'll all be sorry if I stop selling gear on BC! [/quote] Yes we will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1351024848' post='1846446'] It's been re-released on DVD: [url="http://www.dannythompson.bigcartel.com/product/bassically-speaking"]http://www.dannythom...ically-speaking[/url] [/quote] Ooh, just ordered now. Many thanks for the tip Sarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1351024848' post='1846446'] It's been re-released on DVD: http://www.dannythompson.bigcartel.com/product/bassically-speaking [/quote] Thanks for the link. One on its way to me now, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1351061448' post='1846670'] You'll all be sorry if I stop selling gear on BC! [/quote] Indeed we will. Cameron'll have you in the New Years honours list for single handedly getting us out of the Recession. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1351024848' post='1846446'] It's been re-released on DVD: [url="http://www.dannythompson.bigcartel.com/product/bassically-speaking"]http://www.dannythom...ically-speaking[/url] [/quote] Brilliant. Thanks for the heads up on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm jealous. I have to wait until Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I enjoy the anticipation though! Please say what you think of the DVD once you've had a chance to look at it. I'm particularly interested in the man's posture. He always looks so at home and 'right' when he's playing and I think this must have a large part to play in the sound he produces. What are your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Well, I'm also curious to see what all the fuss is about - and I've ordered a copy as well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 [quote name='marvin spangles' timestamp='1351118967' post='1847733'] Indeed we will. Cameron'll have you in the New Years honours list for single handedly getting us out of the Recession. Keep it up! [/quote] Mmmmm, Clarky. Looks like Boris. In Cameron's New Year's honours list. Are we missing something? Copy ordered Clarky, and thanks for the head's up. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 You will need to be on comission for all the DVDs you have inadvertantly sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 ok, so how is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 [quote name='gcordez' timestamp='1351620192' post='1853368'] ok, so how is it? [/quote] My DVD only arrived yesterday and I doubt I will get the chance to watch it until the weekend. However I assume its identical to the video in content (see OP for comments on the video) in which case it should be a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Mine arrived yesterday - I will be watching it this evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I've watched it now and will watch it again - very inspirational! I like listening to hard-working pros like Danny (& many others) who have worked their way up with grit, determination and lots of disciplined practice - it reminds us all there's no easy way (apart from X-Factor!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 The DVD is a lot better quality than the old VHS video - love it. I didn't realise that Danny T virtually never plays two-fingered, almost every note is plucked with his right forefinger (which is one fat finger). Like Jamerson and his claw, I am amazed by his facility given multiple fingers are so much easier to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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