lownote Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 On another tack completely @Al Krow, that's not a bad recording in terms of clarity and balance. Can you recall how it was done? Was it just a camera with onboard mic, or was everything put through a mixer before being fed to to the camera? Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, lownote12 said: I think I share the guitarist's inappropriate interest in the vocalist. Damn, and I thought I was past that sort of thing. In which case, definitely please don't spend any time checking out later incarnations of the same line up 😁 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 1 minute ago, lownote12 said: On another tack completely @Al Krow, that's not a bad recording in terms of clarity and balance. Can you recall how it was done? Was it just a camera with onboard mic, or was everything put through a mixer before being fed to to the camera? Thanks - it was multi-tracked by the same uber talented guitarist with the Jackson 5 hair. I really must get in touch with him to find out he's getting on, pro musician during Covid - ugh! Quote
musicbassman Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Joined a pro band years ago - the guitarist was a better vocalist than the vocalist, and a better drummer than the drummer. He had amazing natural rhythm and at any break in rehearsals would lay down great improvised funk lines on my bass, which made me a little embarrassed at the time ! But being a guitarist, he just didn't know when to stop - he could play an amazing bass line but it would have little to do with the song, or play an amazing drum fill but it would sound more like a short drum solo. Mercifully, he was more disciplined when on guitar and would play to suit the song. A modest but very clever and talented guy, and I learnt a lot from him. Always useful if you're lucky enough to get to play with someone really talented like this. 2 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Mate, you've gotta stop taking legal action at the drop of a hat... 😁 Haha, bloody hell, I HATE my phone lol. Quote
KevB Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 In one of the bands, not only a better bass player than me but also a better drummer than the official one. Better singer than either of us. Still a mate though😄 Quote
chris_b Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Thanks - it was multi-tracked by the same uber talented guitarist with the Jackson 5 hair. I really must get in touch with him to find out he's getting on, pro musician during Covid - ugh! I think his hearing's top end is shot. He needs to reduce the treble and add more balance in his sound. Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 My guitarist is a very knowledgeable musician, so in that respect I suppose he's a better bass player than I am, but he plays the bass very much like a guitarist. It's just too much. I think a lot of the skill of bass playing is knowing what not to play. Setting the groove and tone of the music without overdoing it. At least that's the way I try to play. 3 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, KevB said: In one of the bands, not only a better bass player than me but also a better drummer than the official one. Better singer than either of us. Still a mate though😄 Any footage? Quote
chris_b Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 I've played in several bands with bassists who had moved to other instruments. I replaced the bass player when he moved to front the band as a singer. I also played with a guitar and keys playing singer who was a far better bass player than I'll ever be. I was in a band once where we had 3 bassists and a drummer. Both guitarists were bassists in a previous life and both were very good at it. That was a good band. Quote
lownote Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Generally great sound, both incarnations. Love it. And I don't say that easily... largely because I'm losing my voice at the moment. 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, lownote12 said: Generally great sound, both incarnations. Love it. And I don't say that easily... largely because I'm losing my voice at the moment. You're too kind. But I trust, following your earlier comment, that you are not merely confusing talent with talent? 😁 Quote
pete.young Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Al Krow said: The guitarist was a seriously good musician and with respect to my current and previous crews, the best guitarist I've worked with. One of your other guitarists was a better player than that when I was in band with him when we were both at school together. I cant believe he's regressed that much since! Quote
Beedster Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 I think my dog’s a better bass player than me 1 Quote
Beedster Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, Beedster said: I think my dog’s a better bass player than me So does my dog 3 Quote
ahpook Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) It seems to me that most people play bass better than me. But I'm the one with the bass round my neck, not them. (Sorry for the typo !) Edited October 3, 2020 by ahpook Quote
paul_5 Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, ahpook said: It seems to me that most people play bass better than me. But I'm the one with the bass round their neck, not them. NEVER forget that. 👌🏻 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 43 minutes ago, pete.young said: One of your other guitarists was a better player than that when I was in band with him when we were both at school together. I cant believe he's regressed that much since! Oh my word, small world!! Seems that Yammy BBNE2 ownership was an inescapable destiny then? 😁 I'll PM you to find out which one! Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, ahpook said: It seems to me that most people play bass better than me. But I'm the one with the bass round their neck, not them. “He’s the bass player, as he owns a bass” yup. That’s my “career” so far. 😉 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Beedster said: I think my dog’s a better bass player than me BGT slot? Quote
Beedster Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, AndyTravis said: “He’s the bass player, as he owns a bass” yup. That’s my “career” so far. 😉 Up there with ‘he’s the guitarist cos he owns the PA’ Quote
Beedster Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, Al Krow said: BGT slot? Tried, they accepted the dog, I got a red card Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Beedster said: So does my dog He also thinks he's better looking than Andy, apparently too... 1 Quote
Beedster Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Al Krow said: He also thinks he's better looking than Andy, apparently too... He is 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 Just now, Beedster said: He is Andy's mum agrees. But I think it's all possibly a bit harsh. But there again, I've never seen your dog. 1 Quote
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