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Favourite DB players?


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Danny Thompson - obviously (I'll resist the tempation to post the video of the spine tingling version of Solid Air from the Transatlantic Sessions as it'll be the umpteenth time I've put it up...)
Also Dan Berglund - I've only recently discovered EST and I'm really enjoying their music and Dans playing style.

No-one has (ever) mentioned Ali Friend, who alongside Mr Thompson, was the inspiration for my picking up the big bass. His credits include Beth Orton, Clayhill and the groundbreaking Red Snapper.

Clayhill - One Nerve

[media]http://youtu.be/c1JQ27c-we4[/media]

Red Snapper - Image of You

[media]http://youtu.be/8I47pyehwWs[/media]

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[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1384596532' post='2278452']
Dan Berglund - for making the complex appear simple...immaculate timing, versatility, and just the vibe he brings to the music !

Not found a single defining clip but love his work with EST

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXhwv9_ZS0[/media]
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The pizz tone on this to me is the holy grail that electric bass players want but will never get, I dare say getting it on DB is probably a lot harder than he is making it look! :D

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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384866485' post='2281567']
The pizz tone on this to me is the holy grail that electric bass players want but will never get, I dare say getting it on DB is probably a lot harder than he is making it look! :D
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Totally agree, tried to get my Fender P bass to sound like this for years. Then went and bought the real thing, never regretted it for one second.

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[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1384695704' post='2279525']
That great Jimmy Garrison video made me think of this short video interview with the late Art Davis who played along side Jimmy Garrison on John Coltrane's album Ascension.

[url="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1737726083/channeling-coltrane-a-concert-video-of-electric-as/posts/260867"]http://www.kickstart...as/posts/260867[/url]
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Thanks Geoff, again something I would never have found! Also thanks for the great online lessons - helped me improve, very kind of you.

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[quote name='timbass' timestamp='1384955804' post='2282735']
Thanks Geoff, again something I would never have found! Also thanks for the great online lessons - helped me improve, very kind of you.
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Glad to help. I'm loving this thread and the classical one as there is so much great music being shared. Your Arvell Shaw video is AWESOME Tim. I can't believe how far he takes it. Not many bassists abandon the form and just go off on one, but that is incredible the way he does. It just keeps building, incredible.

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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1385223128' post='2285785']
Gary Karr clips on you tube was the final bit of inspiration before ordering my Gedo, love him!
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I can understand that. If i had a bit of talent i would do the same and buy a double bass. :)

He always seems to be enjoying himself as well.

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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1385232837' post='2285960']
You dont need any talent to buy one, as I found out!
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That may be so but i really couldn't justify buying one with my (lack of) talent.
[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1385232837' post='2285960']
Have you watched the isle of man great double bass race documentary on you tube?
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Yes i have. Very entertaining,

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[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1385243262' post='2286128']
....Christmas is a comin though so you maybe dont have to buy one at all ! :santa2: ( been dying to use this avatar all year! )!
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That's true. I'll send my letter off to Santa tonight but i don't hold out much hope that he'll come up with the goods. :)

I've asked him for a KK Baby Bass KB1 so he should be able to get it in his sleigh.

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