Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, ubit said: in all seriousness we used to finish with this and it went down better than all our other covers. We used to get the biggest cheer of the night when we started it. We used to finish with Rabbit by Chas n’ Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, tauzero said: If you can't nail a song after zero listens by looking at the guitarist's fingers, then an open mic house band bassist's job isn't for you. Try something easy, like juggling chainsaws. I find your lack of talent disturbing…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: We used to finish with Rabbit by Chas n’ Dave Dave is an under-rated bass player IMHO. Out of interest -- How many listens did that take you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, lozkerr said: Aye, I'm going to have to do something. That or some folky stuff about the Clearances - they love that down Bannermanns on a Saturday night. I'm just sad I didn't have what it takes to be in a covers band. after playing in a cover band for over thirty years I’m gutted to find out I don’t have what it takes to be in a cover band! 4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Ricky 4000 said: Dave is an under-rated bass player IMHO. Out of interest -- How many listens did that take you? One for each time Chas sang “Rabbit” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Oh well this took an interesting turn. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The best thread in a long while 😁 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Oh well this took an interesting turn. 🤣 Yeah but you'll have to read it more than once to nail the timing of the turn! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, Reggaebass said: The best thread in a long while 😁 I’m gutted that I’m only allowed to read it once to be honest. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: I’m gutted that I’m only allowed to read it once to be honest. You can read it more than once if you want but if you do your name will be mud and you won’t be able to call yourself a real forum poster! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ubit said: You can read it more than once if you want but if you do your name will be mud and you won’t be able to call yourself a real forum poster! I’m comfortable in my self awareness that I’m a talentless, soulless waste of time. I struggle to play bass lines I’ve written after one listen. Edited October 19, 2021 by Bridgehouse 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, TimR said: Creep I would have said "pedantic git" personally. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Teebs said: I would have said "pedantic git" personally. You win the internet. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Last gig the encore was a song I'd never heard before. Guitarist told me C and played me the bass riff, once, quietly. I rather enjoyed it, crowd were happy. But It was a straight 12 bar, took a couple of verses to get the turnaround 🤪 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, TimR said: Yep. One listen through to learn most covers. It'll hardly be the first time you've ever heard the tunes. I'd suggest if it is then being in a covers band isn't really for you as you're expecting the audience to already know them. So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, TimR said: Yep. One listen through to learn most covers. It'll hardly be the first time you've ever heard the tunes. I'd suggest if it is then being in a covers band isn't really for you as you're expecting the audience to already know them. So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Last gig the encore was a song I'd never heard before. Guitarist told me C and played me the bass riff, once, quietly. I rather enjoyed it, crowd were happy. But It was a straight 12 bar, took a couple of verses to get the turnaround 🤪 What was the song? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just now, Teebs said: What was the song? Creep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Stub Mandrel said: So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? 1 minute ago, Stub Mandrel said: So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? Now that's just cruel! Once - totez fair; Twice - overdoing it. Bit like Tim on freds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Creep. Harsh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Well I've read through this thread just the once and I'm totally up to speed. When can i join a covers band? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? 5 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: So basically you're a root and fifth kind of guy? Oh come on!! That required two read-throughs… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Come on you lot, I was able to play the entire bass solo output of Oscar Pistorius after one listen. Granted I was off my mash on Cricklewood bazookas at the time but there we are. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Bridgehouse said: Oh come on!! That required two read-throughs… I think he's just trying to weed out unsuitable forum posters... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, lozkerr said: I think he's just trying to weed out unsuitable forum posters... Naah! He's still kaylied from the fleshpots of the miglands last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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