Faithless Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) You probably know this tune, but there's a horn section added and Janek is playing his Fodera, which sounds very nice to my ears.. (he always plays this tune on P bass, but there were issues with delivering backline to that very show..) Check out those nice horn arrangements by Janek, and some real pro playing.. easy Faith Edited August 10, 2010 by Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Dare I say it... I would have preferred to have seen and heard the P-Bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Do you? Here you go.. Well, can't say it sounds worse with P, just different.. Fodera's more defined. And, it seems, that, in Letterman show, Janek needed to count it for those bloody horns, hehe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) Never heard of these guys before (I'm about 10 years behind what's happening), but that was great! The horn section and backing vocals make a huge difference to the first video. And the bass sounds a lot better IMO. Edited August 10, 2010 by stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 [quote name='Faithless' post='921034' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:54 PM']Do you? Here you go.. Well, can't say it sounds worse with P, just different.. Fodera's more defined. And, it seems, that, in Letterman show, Janek needed to count it for those bloody horns, hehe.. [/quote] That's better! To be honest I'm just not mad on Foderas, nothing gets better for me than a good Fender Jazz or P. Must say I was a bit ignorant to the fact that Janek did anything else aside from his solo stuff, which I'm not mad on, but the guy is obviously a great player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 When I first saw the title of this thread, I was afraid I was going to find some variation on a certain song by Deep Purple... Anyway, yeah, I enjoyed the Letterman performance; great voice, nice harmonies, good vibe, lovely brass section. Oh and the bass wasn't too sad, either!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 her vocal style sounds like a great example of "playing behind the beat" in the second vid in particular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I really like VV Brown and have done since I first saw her on Jools Holland. The bass player is great and I can't understand why she isn't massive. Too quirky I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I like her voice but I can't stand that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 The horns were on the origional record, nothing new from janek. I do however much prefer the fodera's sound. It gives it more edge and impact rather than be too warm like the p bass. I also really like VV browns voice and bought the album after seeing her on jooles holland and im afraid there arnt many good songs on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 FWIW I believe Janek is her MD. I like how he juggles working in pop, playing as a jazz sideman (eg Mike Stern, Bob Reynolds) and his own band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 [quote name='Mike' post='921460' date='Aug 11 2010, 11:51 AM']FWIW I believe Janek is her MD. I like how he juggles working in pop, playing as a jazz sideman (eg Mike Stern, Bob Reynolds) and his own band.[/quote] your correct, he has been since the release of her album. The moneys in pop, whereas jazz its not. There was a big topic about this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Well, while I like her 'behind the beat' thing, which kinda gives that [i]live [/i]feeling, her album isn't very strong - there are a few nice tunes, but there's also some weak stuff. But this isn't surprise to me, as she considers herself as a 'songwriter', so maybe it's her 'input', that didn't make the album a top one.. Wattabout VV not being 'massive'.. Well, she's a new artist to the industry, and having a major USA tour isn't too bad for a new artist, is it.. I think, you won't become 'massive' in a moment, it takes time, and a few albums Edited August 11, 2010 by Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I heard this track being played in Superdrug in the UK last week, I tweeted Janek about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great song, I like that. I've seen Janek a couple of times with JEM as well as his own projects. He's also JEM's musical director I understand, and she was great live too. He's an all round cool cat our Janek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 [quote name='Rayman' post='921810' date='Aug 11 2010, 05:34 PM']He's an all round cool cat our Janek.[/quote] Not so sure he's "our" Janek any more. I had a quick read of some of his posts on here (very interesting guy) and it seems he got pissed off with people taking potshots at him. He hasn't posted for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 [quote name='stevie' post='921901' date='Aug 11 2010, 07:30 PM']Not so sure he's "our" Janek any more. I had a quick read of some of his posts on here (very interesting guy) and it seems he got pissed off with people taking potshots at him. He hasn't posted for quite a while.[/quote] You're not wrong, he got a right mawling every time he posted here, which I never did quite understand. I guess his comments rubbed a few people up the wrong way. It's a shame, he's a very talented bloke, and would be a great source of information on here, but instead he can be found on Talk Bass in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I like his beard! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I like Janek and I liked the bass sound on this track. I do like the Fodera a lot. But I'm afraid I thought the song was truly awful - but each to their own . Oh and I liked the fact that he's trying to grow a beard like mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='921196' date='Aug 11 2010, 01:12 AM']I like her voice but I can't stand that song.[/quote] I don't think he gets mine or Doddy's posts. Testing, testing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 VV Brown got a load of airplay and publicity this time last year and did some of the Festivals but seems to have disappeared since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 It seems V V Brown is going for the larger american market, could be a record label thing? And Janek is completely mad, i was with him for 2 hours and he is extremely opinionated and cockey. But the guys done really well for himself so i can only respect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 [quote name='stevie' post='921901' date='Aug 11 2010, 07:30 PM']Not so sure he's "our" Janek any more. I had a quick read of some of his posts on here (very interesting guy) and it seems he got pissed off with people taking potshots at him. He hasn't posted for quite a while.[/quote] It's fair enough really. He got a bashing that was totally uncalled for. [quote name='blackmn90' post='922087' date='Aug 11 2010, 10:37 PM']And Janek is completely mad, i was with him for 2 hours and he is extremely opinionated and cockey. But the guys done really well for himself so i can only respect him.[/quote] I wouldn't call him cocky-I think it's more the fact that he is very confident in his playing,but lets be honest about it, he has the knowledge and the chops(and gigs) to back up what he says. He's always really cool with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 [b]And Janek is completely mad[/b] Apparently he was fine before he discovered Basschat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='922075' date='Aug 12 2010, 12:27 AM']VV Brown got a load of airplay and publicity this time last year and did some of the Festivals but seems to have disappeared since then.[/quote] Dissapppeared? Bro, she's doing a major USA tour from the beginning to the end of this year.. Just look at Janek's schedule in Myspace.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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