Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I... can... hear Pino?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian23 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 bout time but what bass is he playing..weird PU arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I wasn't entirely sure he was playing - I've seen a couple of brief long shots of the band & a couple of close ups of the bass players hands but I've been unable to 100% confirm to myself that he's there. When will the BBC realise that there needs to be a Bassist Cam available on the red button? (In response to the original post I can just about hear the bass through my telly, but I'd obviously prefer it to be a lot more prominent in the mix). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Is anybody else missing the big man? A little underwhelming in the bass department imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) I'm watching it at the moment and through my sound bar and sub,he's sound good. Needs to be a bit more up in the mix though. I saw a link a couple of months ago that he had a thunderbird pickup fitted to his bass. I can't remember if it was at the Gallery or Bass direct., Edited June 28, 2015 by Bassman Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian23 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 cant stand this modern studio live sound, drummer behind plastic and everything gated, compressed and mixed within an inch of its life.....I wish we could go back to baggy drums, loud clangy bass and raw unbalanced guitars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1435529706' post='2809810'] Is anybody else missing the big man? A little underwhelming in the bass department imho [/quote] As it has been since Pino joined. This is the first time I've actually been able to hear a bass presence of note. True to form though, he's just buggered the My Generation bass solo completely. I've got nothing against Pino, but I still maintain he was a completely inappropriate choice for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Proper music from real musicians - great. Daltrey can still belt it out, he must be getting on for 70, what a comparison to Lemmy the other night a similar age. Pino on bass sounding good and I can hear the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I am enjoying them. I can hear the bass ok through my soundbar. Daltrey`s voice is better than i was expecting. The last time i heard him live, it sounded like his voice was shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1435530287' post='2809821'] Daltrey can still belt it out, he must be getting on for 70, what a comparison to Lemmy the other night a similar age. [/quote] I looked it up earlier. He is 71. He doesn`t look it to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1435530180' post='2809818'] As it has been since Pino joined. This is the first time I've actually been able to hear a bass presence of note. True to form though, he's just buggered the My Generation bass solo completely. I've got nothing against Pino, but I still maintain he was a completely inappropriate choice for the job. [/quote] Unfortunately. There will never be another OX. We have to make do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian23 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 sitting here being simply blown away by the shapes and chord placements in pinball wizard...I forgot how incredible the whole thing is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1435530564' post='2809825'] Unfortunately. There will never be another OX. We have to make do. [/quote] It could be worse, it could have been Kanye West's bassist - a backing track !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyguts Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I can hear Pino - why cant he step forward a bit so we can see him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 What is Pino's bass? I've never seen a Fender like that before. I think he does a great job - stays faithful to the Ox vibe but does his own thing. You can't replace a player like Entwhistle. Pino's playing on Townshend's solo stuff is phenomenal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1435530884' post='2809834'] It could be worse, it could have been Kanye West's bassist - a backing track !!! [/quote] I've heard that version 3.5 ain't too bad but it crashes now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1435529777' post='2809811'] I'm watching it at the moment and through my sound bar and sub,he's sound good. Needs to be a bit more up in the mix though. I saw a link a couple of months ago that he had a thunderbird pickup fitted to his bass. I can't remember if it was at the Gallery or Bass direct.,[/quote] It's a Fender Custom Shop P-bass with two Thunderbird p/ups fitted. He then had a third p/up fitted at The Gallery. [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1435530180' post='2809818'] As it has been since Pino joined. This is the first time I've actually been able to hear a bass presence of note. True to form though, he's just buggered the My Generation bass solo completely. I've got nothing against Pino, but I still maintain he was a completely inappropriate choice for the job. [/quote] His playing on this tour is more Entwistle-esque than previously, it has to be said. The only thing I'm not convinced with is his sound - as bit more grit could be added. His My Generation solo was fine, playing wise, but he had an octave pedal on to boost the sound where a bit more bite and grit would probably be in order. I think he does an excellent job for The Who in the same way Zak Starkey does - sounds sympathetic to the songs whilst not being too sterile/safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Loved it warts n all. Absolutely superb. Real...very real! Loved the dig at Mr West too lol. Sunday was THE day to be at Glasto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Slightly annoyed that the beeb didn't show the whole set (I'm assuming that they'll have played for more than slightly over an hour). Although I suppose that it is possible that the Who, for whatever reason, didn't want the whole thing broadcast. I seem to recall that's what Mick & Keef stipulated when the Rolling Stones headlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='leroybasslines' timestamp='1435531226' post='2809841'] What is Pino's bass? I've never seen a Fender like that before.... [/quote] Fender Custom Shop with two Gibson Thunderbird pickups and then an added Gibson EB neck humbucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanx Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Might be my age, but I thought they were terrible. Looking at it from a "If I saw them up my local" point of view instead of a "I know they're rock royalty" point of view.... If I saw them play like that up my local, I'd go home early for a few tinnies - Just sloppy has-beens resting on their fame laurels Really disappointing after seeing some decent performances by them not too long ago (Superbowl etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryboylad Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I love the Who - I did think the start was a bit ropey but 3 songs in - they still have it! You couldn't replace the sheer volume of Entwhistles playing - I saw them him live a few years ago and it just fills the place - couldn't be replicated by Pino - Daltrey and Townsend probably would want it replicated anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 [quote name='urbanx' timestamp='1435533432' post='2809873'] Might be my age, but I thought they were terrible. Looking at it from a "If I saw them up my local" point of view instead of a "I know they're rock royalty" point of view.... If I saw them play like that up my local, I'd go home early for a few tinnies - Just sloppy has-beens resting on their fame laurels Really disappointing after seeing some decent performances by them not too long ago (Superbowl etc.) [/quote] I'm glad someone else said that before I did! I like the Who, but the energy, anger and tension which I associate them with are no longer in evidence. They made some amazing music in their time, but I'm not sure this represents it that well. This being a bass forum, it's tempting to put this down to the lack of Entwhistle, but I think I miss Keith Moon's drumming as much, maybe even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I've never been a Who fan but I watched tonight and thought they were great. Obviously they're not going to sound like they did 50 years ago and slagging them off because they're not 20 any more is petty. They are one of the originals and the world will be a sadder and less enjoyable place when these guys and the others of their time stop gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well said Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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