Huw Foster Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi thar. My name is Huw, I'm a music student based in Leeds (although originally from London). I've been playing bass since December 2000, before that I was taught piano and trumpet. I'm currently in my third and final year on the Popular Music Studies (BA) at Leeds College of Music, trying not to think about the 'real world' that awaits when I'm done in the summer. I've had plenty of playing experience - I had my own band back home which was active from 2002 until 2006, although we still gig occasionally. Upon the move to Leeds I almost immediately found myself playing trio/quartet jazz in a lapdancing club til 3am two nights a week, which was an interesting departure to say the least. These days most of my income is sourced from a 9-piece soul/funk/pop covers band, although it's still early days and we don't do nearly as many functions as we'd like. I'm also involved with countless ensembles in and around college as there's not many bassists at LCM, so the competition isn't too tough! Before I tell you my life story, I'll simply leave you with some of my gear. My main bass is a MM Stingray in sunburst with black pickguard, rosewood fretboard. I love it to bits. I'm not sure exactly how old it is (there's probably a serial no. somewhere on it but I haven't bothered looking), but the fella who sold it to me said he bought it new 12 or so years ago (that was in 2006). He also told me he'd played it on a Peel session, which isn't bad! I recently got a Schecter Stiletto Custom-5, as I needed something with more variation in sounds to the Stingray, as well as the fifth string. I quite like it! I don't have nearly as many effects as I'd like. Mostly I use a Boss bass distortion (which is OK), and occasionally I get to bring out my EHX Micro Synth, but only very occasionally as it's a bit unhinged and doesn't have many applications. I also have a slightly broken Russian Big Muff which is great for pure dirt. As for amplification, I've got a Peavey 1x15 combo which I dislike more and more with each gig. I really want a MarkBass rig since using one at a gig, although I think I'd just have to get the head for now (probably a LMII). And that's partially why I registered here! I'll stop talking now. Huw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timloudon Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Huwberry' post='392801' date='Jan 27 2009, 03:13 PM']...there's not many bassists at LCM, so the competition isn't too tough![/quote] Ha! You suck Huw, I'm the best competition you ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Huw, welcome to the forum. Lapdancing club with it's own band, eh? H'mmm, there's a thought ... there's a couple of 'saunas' round here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Huwberry' post='392801' date='Jan 27 2009, 03:13 PM']I'm currently in my third and final year on the Popular Music Studies (BA) at Leeds College of Music, trying not to think about the 'real world' that awaits when I'm done in the summer.[/quote] It’s all doom and gloom for music graduates my friend, it’s all doom and gloom… Welcome to the forum BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 He plays jazz, he plays jazz.....(sweating)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 you will not have to worry about being short for effects and stuff now oyu're on the forum, trust me... Also, LEEDS RULES YEAH ahem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='timloudon' post='392873' date='Jan 27 2009, 04:24 PM']Ha! You suck Huw, I'm the best competition you ever had![/quote] I'm not sure what to make of this Loudon. I didn't say it was a matter of ability, it's just market saturation, or lack thereof. [quote name='bilbo230763' post='392883' date='Jan 27 2009, 04:33 PM']He plays jazz, he plays jazz.....(sweating)...[/quote] Ooer. Is that positive sweating? I hope you're not getting too excited. Besides, I don't play that much jazz. I'm much more interested in pop/rock/funk/prog/metal/klezmer. THANKS FOR THE WELCOMES GUYS! I'm excited to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timloudon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 [quote name='Huwberry' post='393121' date='Jan 27 2009, 08:08 PM']I'm not sure what to make of this Loudon.[/quote] Don't make anything of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 what the hell is klezmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 welcome, Leeds does indeed rule, I agree with Josh. Which lap dancing club has jazz in it? that sounds like a combination of 2 awesome things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='josh3184' post='393833' date='Jan 28 2009, 05:10 PM']what the hell is klezmer?[/quote] It's traditional Jewish music. Was trying to make a joke, albeit a very bad one. Although I would like to try playing a bit, it seems like a good laugh, what with all the accelerando and ting. [quote name='rOB' post='393959' date='Jan 28 2009, 07:17 PM']welcome, Leeds does indeed rule, I agree with Josh. Which lap dancing club has jazz in it? that sounds like a combination of 2 awesome things.[/quote] It was quite a sw***y place. However, we lost the residency quite suddenly when we turned up at the club one night to find it closed, with a notice on the door saying it was being repossessed for lack of rent payment. I think they sorted that out, but they wouldn't answer our calls after that and we gave up chasing after them. Shame, it was a neat £50 a night. EDIT: Haha, I tried to say s-w-a-n-k-y and the profanity filter got it. Edited January 28, 2009 by Huwberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 "EDIT: Haha, I tried to say s-w-a-n-k-y and the profanity filter got it. " :) Haha, welcome, Huw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdphysio Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='Huwberry' post='392801' date='Jan 27 2009, 03:13 PM']found myself playing trio/quartet jazz in a lapdancing club[/quote] Ok, so you were playing jazz, BUT you were in a lapdancing club! :brow: .............what a gig!!!! Welcome, Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 [quote name='kdphysio' post='394982' date='Jan 29 2009, 09:46 PM']Ok, so you were playing jazz, BUT you were in a lapdancing club![/quote] Bilbo's secret dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Mate I'm over in LIPA in Liverpool doing Music in my second year. I know one or two people over in LCM. Hows your course going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='liamcapleton' post='397466' date='Feb 2 2009, 01:24 AM']Mate I'm over in LIPA in Liverpool doing Music in my second year. I know one or two people over in LCM. Hows your course going?[/quote] Hi Liam. I also know one or two people at LIPA, not doing music though. The course is going well! Like I said, I'm in the final year - the route I have taken means I have two majors in performance and a minor in composition. Basically, by this point I get to play bass a hell of a lot, and it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's cool. I did look at going to LCM, but kind of fell for LIPA, plus the fact it's not massively far away from home as well should I want to go back for a roast on Sunday! If you ever play over here in Liverpool then give me a shout, I'm all up for seeing good bands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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