taunton-hobbit Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I enjoyed Chic (my era), but I've got the cd.........someone earlier pointed out that Nile 'tours his ass off' Glastonbury was just another tour date (I peeked at their listings), which is a shame....they seem to be doing a lot of work with Earth Wind & Fire, it might have been a nice idea for Nile to come off the 'it's all about me' stuff & showcase a couple of 'impromptu' guests - let's face it, the man can stand the competition. Barry Gibb - superb - 'nuff said......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I can't speak for other folks sound systems or listening environments, but through a 5.1 home cinema (not super hifi by any means) the bass sounded like a thicker, less toppy Marcus Miller tone, certainly not thin, and cranked up nice and loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonni Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 If you can't showboat on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury when can you? I enjoyed it and they obviously did too. I've now added a natural finish deluxe to my shortlist for my next purchase. It won't make me sound like Jerry or Marcus but it'll look good and I'll want to pick it up. I think the tone was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You Bass Toffs Bernard is my main man too - all the original vinyls in the loft etc etc. This is a 2017 covers band with one original member and boy didn't they kick ass. Killer bass tone for an outside gig and i bet Mr Rogers had his engineer make sure it was that way. Now all you moaners go off and practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VIub6YZ-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1498509116' post='3325164'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_VIub6YZ-0[/media] [/quote] He does know about the funk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Same here - there's a lesson on grooves but some tracks in between and oh, it's tasty... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSgw2-Ei3e4&t=1s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I always find it a little silly that people come here and slag off 'x y z' - having regard to the fact that the target of their moans has just delivered a killer set at one of the worlds better regarded gigs - tell me, how was your audition at the Frog & Armpit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1498509652' post='3325166'] He does know about the funk. [/quote] ... and he's from North Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1498420980' post='3324510'] There's something utterly joyous about watching older performers/bands, who must know their golden age is over, going out and not only winning over that massive crowd but absolutely slaying it. Best Glasto set I've watched this year. [/quote]I know what you mean - The Who did it a few years back too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Is that Omar Hakim on drums in that Chic - Jerry Barnes clip ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1498514872' post='3325232'] Is that Omar Hakim on drums in that Chic - Jerry Barnes clip ? [/quote] I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1498509900' post='3325172'] I always find it a little silly that people come here and slag off 'x y z' - having regard to the fact that the target of their moans has just delivered a killer set at one of the worlds better regarded gigs - tell me, how was your audition at the Frog & Armpit? [/quote] If you can't have an opinion without being famous what is bass.chat for ? To be clear : I was annoyed by the playing of Barnes but the reason why I watched the entire set was that I liked the sound of his bass (not his playing). I can sometimes listen to shows without liking the music but only because of the bass sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) 100% agree - as bassists, surely we can air our opinion and hope that those on here understand a little more about where we are coming from then perhaps the wife or dog would! I love Nile Rodgers, Chic and Jerry Barnes - even met the great man himself last year but in my opinion I think his playing was way over the top, tone was great but as a professional player he should know better, certainly didn't see the sax player or keys players diving in all over the place when they felt like it. [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1498555573' post='3325427'] If you can't have an opinion without being famous what is bass.chat for ? To be clear : I was annoyed by the playing of Barnes but the reason why I watched the entire set was that I liked the sound of his bass (not his playing). I can sometimes listen to shows without liking the music but only because of the bass sound. [/quote] Edited June 27, 2017 by Gunsfreddy2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1498514872' post='3325232'] Is that Omar Hakim on drums in that Chic - Jerry Barnes clip ? [/quote] Certainly is. I saw that tour and IMHO the best "post original" Chic line-up. I saw an interview with Nile Rogers when he mentioned that he didn't want Bernard Edwards replacement to try and copy Bernard as in his words, "That's Impossible". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wambamalubop Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1498483262' post='3324904'] I think Nate Watts is probably fatter than Jerry and a better bassist imo, I'm quite fat but maybe I need to be fatter still to really nail it. [/quote] Hey, we're not 'fat', we're Phattt! Nothing quite like a big of mass behind the bass to really hold down the groove. Proud to be stout! Edited June 27, 2017 by wambamalubop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I like Chic, enjoyed their set. Also loved the bass playing. I like 'in your face' players, and Jerry's got it all. Awesome. Couldn't stop listening to him. Would have liked something from the post '79 Chic albums, though....very small gripe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 They have been doing that exact same set since the early 2000's, with very few changes, so no wonder they are so tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1498509900' post='3325172'] I always find it a little silly that people come here and slag off 'x y z' - having regard to the fact that the target of their moans has just delivered a killer set at one of the worlds better regarded gigs - tell me, how was your audition at the Frog & Armpit? [/quote] Quite, it's the usual muso whining... I've just being having a listen to their set now, and it sounds pretty damn fine to me. The groove is good, the bass player is throwing a few embellishments in here and there, but it's a live gig ffs. Get over yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Yes, it's a live gig. The discipline/sterility of the recording studio doesn't apply. Thought it was a great set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I don't see the problem with people expressing an opinion either way on it, you don't have to be jealous of something to not enjoy it, also the ability of the person posting has nothing to do with it either imo. I enjoyed it overall, I watched the same set last time they played there and I enjoyed it then too, I don't want a 'Nard replica or even a Stingray player but I fail to see why my opinion and that of others is any less valid, I don't like his tone so that's a really bad start and at times I'd rather that enthusiasm be compensated for with a semi tone up or down in places, I don't care what people here might say if I pulled some of those licks ending on questionable notes and filled every gap down the tickled trout you'd be slating it on you tube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1498559523' post='3325473'] Quite, it's the usual muso whining... I've just being having a listen to their set now, and it sounds pretty damn fine to me. The groove is good, the bass player is throwing a few embellishments in here and there, but it's a live gig ffs. Get over yourselves. [/quote] It's a bass player's online forum. We're not allowed to talk about bass playing now? I thought he overplayed, and showed some (IMV) quite questionable taste in places. Still a great player though and I wish I had half of his chops! If Nile Rogers likes his playing then who am I to slag him off? Bizarrely though, it seems that some players are fair game for the criticism all the time. Geddy Lee? Flea? Mark King? Janek Gwizdala? I don't see why Mr Barnes should be above that? Edited June 27, 2017 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) I don't like slap and I don't like disco, but I loved that chic set, everything was so tight. And the bass players tone and 'overplaying' was the most fluid enjoyable bit of bass playing I have seen in a long time, absolutely made the set for me and I loved the tone. I am not a root and fifths kind of guy, I would love to be as good as him (if not maybe as big!). Edited June 27, 2017 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I wouldn't say over playing....just his style. It's something I've often been accessed of (although my fills aren't in the league of JB's!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1498566211' post='3325543'] It's a bass player's online forum. We're not allowed to talk about bass playing now? I thought he overplayed, and showed some (IMV) quite questionable taste in places. Still a great player though and I wish I had half of his chops! If Nile Rogers likes his playing then who am I to slag him off? Bizarrely though, it seems that some players are fair game for the criticism all the time. Geddy Lee? Flea? Mark King? Janek Gwizdala? I don't see why Mr Barnes should be above that? [/quote] Exactly, it's not like I've gone onto their twitterface or whatever to slag them off. My wife came in during their set , "ooh I don't like that plunkety sound" walked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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