seashell Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 It was four years ago this Saturday that I went for my first bass lesson. I was a nervous middle aged lady with a Marlin Sidewinder, left behind in my flat by an Ex, (The Marlin I mean, though it applied to me too! ) Since then I have:[list] [*]been in a dreadful band [*]formed a better band [*]made loads of new friends on Basschat and beyond [*]met loads of inspiring people including John Paul Jones and Peter Hook [*]started to play at jam sessions with whoever will put up with me [*]been beating men back with sticks [/list] It is such a brilliant feeling to get up and play in front of an audience. Sometimes I feel as though I have been plucked out of my old life and dropped into someone else's. To any beginners out there I would say, go for it, bloody well grab it by the neck and go for it. Play it every night till your fingers bleed (well, maybe not quite ). Summon up all your courage and get out there and inflict it on an audience. Just do it! It may not bring you fame, it may not bring you fortune, but it will bring you joy. love seashell xx Quote
FlatEric Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Nice. A warm and fuzzy tale. Keep up the good work. Quote
martthebass Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Nice one S, I think you've achieved more in 4 years than I have in 35! Be proud!!! Quote
KevB Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1422448861' post='2672751'] [list] [*]been beating men back with sticks [/list] [/quote] Confirmed. Seen the bruises. Seriously though this is more than I did in my first 10 years or more. But it was pre internet....feeling old now. Quote
gary mac Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Lovely post, well done Shell. It's been a pleasure meeting you on here and out in the real world. Quote
planer Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Good for you hon, long may it continue! I find these 'look what I've done' threads very inspiring. Shame then that I am work in the middle of nowhere, and my bass is 55 miles away... Quote
Skol303 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1422448861' post='2672751']To any beginners out there I would say, go for it, bloody well grab it by the neck and go for it. [/quote] Love it! Couldn't agree more and congrats on your anniversary Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Nice one Shell. Here's to the next four years! Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I too have been beating off men with sticks. I call them "drummers". I'm running almost exactly five years ahead of you, Shell. Only there wasn't an ex involved ... it was actually my daughter (then aged 14). Quote
Raymondo Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Well done 'Shell long may your career continue.....oh and if you can persuade any of your admirers to bring along a sister or two to The White Horse next time I'd appreciate it Edited January 28, 2015 by Raymondo Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 This is a heart-warming post, and I'm going to tweet it! Thank you Shell Quote
lojo Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Nice to see a thread about simply enjoying life , best wishes for the future Edited January 28, 2015 by lojo Quote
Panamonte Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Good on yer! Just imagine what you'll have achieved in another 4 years... Quote
seashell Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1422450822' post='2672791'] Lovely post, well done Shell. It's been a pleasure meeting you on here and out in the real world. [/quote] Aw thanks Gary, you too. x Quote
seashell Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1422454417' post='2672862'] Well done 'Shell long may your career continue.....oh and if you can persuade any of your admirers to bring along a sister or two to The White Horse next time I'd appreciate it [/quote] Lol I may have exaggerated a bit for dramatic effect. Quote
seashell Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 Thank you eveyone for your good wishes. This is turning into a nice cheerful thread for a cold January afternoon. I love you all, you are my best mates. (And I haven't even been drinking!) Quote
leschirons Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Nice post. Good on you. Did you keep the Marlin? Nice to hang on to the first bass Quote
seashell Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1422462328' post='2673003'] Nice post. Good on you. Did you keep the Marlin? Nice to hang on to the first bass [/quote] No, six months later I traded it in for a Mexican Fender P. Which is my main and beloved bass now. But I remember the Marlin with affection. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 I feel a separate "post a pic of your first ever bass" thread coming on!! Who's with me? Should I start one? Quote
Johnm93 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Nice one Shell! See you at another bash / gig / etc... Quote
KiOgon Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1422462473' post='2673007'] Lovely thread, group hug. Thanks X [/quote]+ 1 Quote
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