Steff Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Hi there, I am glad I registered in this lovely forum and wanted to say Hello and some words about me. My name is Steff, a 32 years old bass player, and I have just arrived in London. Back in my home country - Bulgaria I was one of... let's say the top10 wanted bassists. I have played and recorded for many famous artists and bands back there, covers and originals. I have recorded for the world-famous Bulgarian clarinet player Ivo Papazov - Ibryama, have played with american singer Claude J. Woods Jr., who is singing with the Earth Wind&Fire Experience and Al Mckay Allstar band. A songs that I have been recording in have been published in different compilations incl. Buddha Bar and others. I have also been a bass player and lead singer for a band that won the Uriah Heep's "Best video contest" back in 2007 I think... The reason I have decided to move is the small size of our market. I really didn't want to stop developing myself as a musician, so I have decided to move to the only place which I felt right - London, so here I am. I have some videos and audios which some of you might find interesting, though those aren't my best performances, but that is what I have: [url="http://stefanmarinov.vox.com"]http://stefanmarinov.vox.com[/url] [url="http://myspace.com/stefanmarinov"]http://myspace.com/stefanmarinov[/url] [url="http://myspace.com/shakazuluorchestra"]http://myspace.com/shakazuluorchestra[/url] - for the world-funk-fusion lovers. As you can see I am into many different styles - funk, fusion, pop, rock, soul, world etc, but my real passion is The Funk. I am not the solo player, who has perfect technical skills... I like to grooooooove... I love to be the melodic and rhythm foundation of the song, that makes the band members to feel free to do whatever they want and that makes you move your head while listening to the crazy guitar solo or to the perfect vocal melody... That is who I am. Once more - happy to be in London and to have the opportunity to work my way up, and happy to be a part of this forum. Cheers, Steff. And yes... I forgot to mention about my gear - it is not something unique, but it is a nice one. I am currently using a '98 MM Stingray5, Ampeg svtII-p preamp, Ampeg SVP-1500 power amp, Mesa/Boogie 1516be cab, and Mesa/Boogie 18' cab(don't know the model of that one - it is just a sweet and fat 18' Mesa... ). Edited February 2, 2010 by Steff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome Steff, who you've played with doesn't count for much around here I'm afraid, unless you own a coffee table sized bass that cost millions to make, has 100,000 year old mammoth ivory inlays, an LED monitor mounted on the back of the headstock for breaks during the guitar solos and a spalted crotch quilt burl top made from the last remaining Truffula tree. Gear pics please and don't disappoint us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks for the warm welcoming . I don't expect my previous experience to count - was introducing myself. Who I have played with might be interesting for someone who is into that music or artists. I don't expect any benefits coming out of this. As for my gear pix - please, those are from the stage: [attachment=41677:135848.jpg] [attachment=41676:4cbkpa5l...g24cjw96.jpeg] [attachment=41680:DSC00039.JPG] [attachment=41682:SLClub1.jpg] And those I just took in the garage, where the gear is stored: [attachment=41683:DSC00491.JPG] [attachment=41684:DSC00492.JPG] [attachment=41686:DSC00493.JPG] Sorry about the quality, photos was taken with my mobile phone and there is not much light in the garage. Is that so uncommon set of gear that it actually needs a photos as a proof of possessing? I am sorry If my first post seems offending in some way. No offense meant at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome Steff - don't think you caused offence, you've just encountered the general banter of this place. There are also a lot of people on here who are unhealthily into bass gear. Enjoy the forums and beware of the humour! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Welcome, and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheeledwriter Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Hello to you too! FWIW, I'm always interested in finding out a bit of background about people on this forum, so thanks for giving us the complete lowdown on your life history as a bassist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey Welcome to Basschat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Bulgaria eh? - smashing place. Went there for my hols last year so I know your cost of essentials - food & beer - just went up by 600% ! Welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='732572' date='Feb 2 2010, 09:24 AM']...spalted crotch quilt burl top made from the last remaining Truffula tree.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 You'll find in England we are less inclined to push ourselves forward - it's a cultural thing. But I am glad you did 'cos your playing is very good. Hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Thanks to all for the welcoming . @Paul S: Moving forward for me has always been a way to stay in the musical scene, allowing me to concentrate myself on music only, because I know out of experience, that if you start a "day job", it will be much difficult for you to be in great technical and musical condition all the time. So... I am not after some "glory", I am a bass player after all, and I am not the "fast finger" or "the slapper" type, neither I have the sick feeling I could make millions of playing bass... Just wanna have the opportunity to do music for a living, which I have done for the last 13 years, because that will keep me "in tune" and will let me develop. Edited February 4, 2010 by Steff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 You're on the money - hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='Steff' post='732620' date='Feb 2 2010, 10:02 AM']I am sorry If my first post seems offending in some way. No offense meant at all.[/quote] No offence caused at all, if anything I should apologise for giving you an unintentional scare despite having benign and humorous intentions. Nice rawk pose in that first pic BTW. We should probably start another thread of rawk poses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 "thumbs up" Actually I didn't pose for that one, though it seems that way. It has been taken during a nice hard-rock gig with head-banging, guitars braking and bra's flying towards the stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Sweet playing on the Soul Groove dude !! I like it it a lot. Welcome to England and I hope everything works out well for you. Oh, you'll get used to the English sense of humour too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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