SpaceChick Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I'd love to play classical piano. Now when younger I was a rather accomplished Oboeist Got to tour China and everything However, I always dreamed of being a bassist...... And now I am (albeit a bad one ) Quote
BassTractor Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1359661994' post='1958528'] If I couldn't be JJ I'd be Hugh. Hugh is uber cool. Saw him in Bristol and Southampton in 2012. [/quote] What? You mean he was touring? In case: how was it? best, bert Quote
the_skezz Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1359656560' post='1958409'] I have just started trying to learn to play keys a little. Tommy Mars is greatly inspiring me, and I'm making a little progress with Gymnopedie 1 [/quote] Had to google to check who Tommy Mars was - after listening to him play, I've gotta agree. Talented geezer. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Drummers always impress me just because it involves such physical dexterity. My Dad was a pro drummer and was keen for me to follow in his footsteps. Sadly I struggle with patting my head and rubbing my stomach at the same time so packed in drums and didn't try another instrument for years. Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1359671207' post='1958736']...Sadly I struggle with patting my head and rubbing my stomach at the same time so packed in drums and didn't try another instrument for years.[/quote] You'll find that teaching methods have improved since those days. It's more productive to start right off with drum-sticks. Patting your head etc. was found to not produce a decent 'disco' beat, and has been dropped. Quote
The Dark Lord Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1359669061' post='1958664'] What? You mean he was touring? In case: how was it? best, bert [/quote] It was top class, if you'd like a high quality recording of the gig, pm me with an email. There are a lot of clips on youtube as well. Quote
scalpy Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Singing for me. Direct music making, no obstacles and no excuses. However I sound like a dysfunctional foghorn. Quote
bartelby Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) I wish I was a great Hammond B3 (and Leslie cab) player. Mainly beacause it would mean I'd own a Hammond B3 (and leslie cab)... EDIT: and singing... to have the range and style of Mike Patton would be fine with me, Edited February 1, 2013 by bartelby Quote
ead Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359620517' post='1957533'] Nigel what have you got against Violas exactly?? [/quote] Can we do viola jokes too, former orchestral player (violin) so have a stock - as well as violin jokes for balance obviously. Quote
steve-bbb Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1359708331' post='1958988'] Can we do viola jokes too, former orchestral player (violin) so have a stock - as well as violin jokes for balance obviously. [/quote] ahem [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198206-i-was-just-wondering"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198206-i-was-just-wondering[/url] Quote
Bilbo Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1359595185' post='1957424'] My parents were from the 40's, and met through war efforts and all. At the time, the latest rage was fur, in the form of mink coats, stoles, fox and such. We became a family of 10, and a large dog so, despite my Dad carving himself a fine career as an aircraft fitter, we were never what one would consider to be 'rich'. The family grew, of course, and grew up, and left the nest, until the old folks were on their own. Retirement came, and my old Dad decided, in his wisdom, to treat my Mum to something he knew she had always dreamed of: a fur coat. I don't know the details (mink, rabbit, whatever...), but it surely was a real coat such as would have graced any silver screen post-war. My Mum was somewhat lost in it (she was never a tall lady; rather slight build...). She was, of course, delighted. ... ...but it's not the same, having something, or having something to dream about. She now had the coat (and not any old coat, but a splendid fur coat...); however, she no longer had the dream. My Dad admitted as much, some years later, that if it was to be done again, he'd not do it. It was, all things considered, better kept as a dream.[/quote] That's deep, Pops. For me, I would love the freedom of playing a soprano saxophone like one of the greats (Shorter, Branford Marsalis, Dave Liebman, Chris Potter etc etc). When I hear these guys weaving seamless lines all over their horn and all over the changes, I find the bass clumsy and lacking in finesse. I do like what I do but, sometimes, I wish I could fly like a Bird (I do own a soprano saxophone but, like many of us, the competing priorities deny me the opportuinty to really get into it like I should). Quote
neil_d Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I went for keys... Along with that I'd include hammond organ and some boogie-woogie piano. Quote
Earbrass Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 No votes for the "reggae"? I picked one up once and couldn't get a note out, no matter how hard I blew. Quote
Dad3353 Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1359718005' post='1959195'] No votes for the "reggae"? I picked one up once and couldn't get a note out, no matter how hard I blew. [/quote] I'm not sure I'd put my mouth to something I'd just 'picked up'... Quote
Low End Bee Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I'd like to play keys for my own amusement but there's genuinely no instrument I'd rather weild on stage than a bass. I enjoy playing guitar but I'm not envious. You have to sit down for drums so they're out. Quote
BassTractor Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1359718005' post='1959195'] No votes for "reggie"? I picked one up once and couldn't get a note out, no matter how hard I blew. [/quote] Fixed Edited February 1, 2013 by BassTractor Quote
ead Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359709982' post='1959013'] ahem [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198206-i-was-just-wondering"]http://basschat.co.u...-just-wondering[/url] [/quote] Oooohh, potential thread to contribute to. +1 re cellists, sighs nostalgically, those tours... Quote
lowdowner Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Drums, drums, drums... But I'm finally learning, so one day I'll be able to switch between the two (hopefully) Quote
4 Strings Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Cello. I love the instrument. Never made an opportunity to learnt to play one but the tone I find so attractive. I love cello concertos, I love the shudder of the air caused by it's timbre and, size-wise, they are similar to the bass so perhaps there's an affinity. Quote
BassTractor Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1359699377' post='1958916'] It was top class, if you'd like a high quality recording of the gig, pm me with an email. There are a lot of clips on youtube as well. [/quote] Wow! Thanks! Yes, I'd love to hear that. PM on its way. best, bert Quote
chrismuzz Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I cheated a bit. I'm stoked to be 'the bass player', but I have always wished I could sing! Quote
BassTractor Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 ^^ That was extremely accurate and scientific, ET, and I concur. Having been around musicians all my life, the clarinet must be one of very few instruments I can't get along with. My best friend is a pro player, and my daughter had one for years, but I never could get myself to practise the thing seriously - which is rather special for me. best, bert Quote
MiltyG565 Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1359592875' post='1957402'] What do you wish you could be brilliant at? [/quote] Everything. The ones that i have planned for the future- Lead guitar, drums and keyboard. After that, i might look into synth programming and stuff, trumpet, maybe some wood wind. Beyond that, it's hard to say. Quote
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