hiram.k.hackenbacker

I’ve never really thought of it that way and now you’ve suggested it, trying to work it out makes my head hurt 😂. Given that Roger Moore is not my favourite Bond and he had some cracking themes throughout his tenure, I’m inclined not to go with it. It’s all very subjective though isn’t it and just a bit of fun really, much like the films themselves.

Furthermore, I notice that the version on the 'Best of Bond - 50 Years' is over a minute shorter than the version on the 30th Anniversary Edition. How the hell have they managed to cut over a minute out of such a great tune?

That brass fanfare! One of the best hooks of them all IMHO.

I had the opportunity to cover Diamonds Are Forever a few years ago with the kind of lead vocal and band that could definitely do it justice and it was a wonderful experience. Ditto your thoughts on You Only Live Twice. That intro gets me every time.

If you don’t have a favourite, you can’t vote. Which is kind of the point really 😀

I knew if I missed that off someone would be along forthwith. Standby, I shall add it for you.

Top man 👍. As I was typing that list out, I did wonder how many would go for some of the mid-period title tunes.

Prompted by a recent re-watch of Quantum of Solace at the start of which Mrs.H remarked what utter garbage she thought the Another Way to Die was, I thought this might be a bit of fun. So, regarding the title music only (not the film, the Bond, the girls etc etc), what's your fave?

What a show! Really enjoyed it as did my friend who only owns Hot Rats. Thunderous sound coming from Mr.Thunes’ P bass. Would like to have had a look at his pedal board and signal path to see what dark magic was lurking there.

Due to unforeseen circumstances I’ve had two people pull out of a trip to London tonight to see The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa at The Palladium. I’ll be in London quite early if you want to meet up to get the tickets. They’re in Row H of the stalls, so quite good IMHO. Face price including booking fee works out to just over £63 each. Would rather they were used so prepared to take a hit on them. PM me if interested.

At least you know where it is 😬

So the cycle continues....😂

Hopefully I'll get the chance tomorrow.

Yes, I don’t imagine Scott is the ‘selfie’ type 😂

Ah, you must mean this one with the most amazing tiger striped figuring on the neck 😀

Some would say that may have happened subconsciously by design 😀

I know. Crazy isn’t it. Out of all the basses I settled on that one. There’s no hope of letting any of the others go 🙄

I do though. I have the option of keeping them, which will inevitably lead to acquiring more. I’m not complaining; I have a great life with a wonderful wife who does not object to any of my obsessions. I just wish I didn’t care as much.

Logically, I am aware of this. Emotionally, it’s a bit trickier. For me at least.

It was this one.

It does rather sound like it Paul. Crikey, what did you let go of?

You’re right, I don’t need to sell any, I just feel as though I should. I think. I don’t know. I hadn’t played that particular bass for quite a while, but having done so, I’m going to gig it again as soon as possible. I’m not sure I could let any bass go without checking it was OK first. Perhaps that means I’m not destined to sell any 😬

Just spent the last few hours trying to decide (mentally) which of my basses I should sell. Just pulled one out to make sure it was all OK and take a few snaps, but damn it's so good, I just can't do it. Plus, I know I'll never find another one in such condition. I think this bit is the root cause of all the angst as I feel like if I sell it, I won't ever be able to undo what I've done. I struggle periodically with GAS and did well in the abstinence challenge for the first few months until I caved in. Since then it looks like I'll have at least four incoming in 2019 and really should make some room. It's the actual making room bit (i.e. selling them) that I find really difficult unless there is a really solid reason to do so. The ones that I don't get on with tend to not stay too long anyway. It's the ones I've kept and bonded with that are the toughies. Aghh, I'm flippin' hopeless me 🙄. I know there are quite a few here that have whittled themselves down to about two or three basses, but anyone else really really struggle with this?

Like a complete numbskull, I ordered a double CD version of The Getaway by the Red Hot Chili Peppers without doing my homework first. It contains the original CD album plus the bonus album 'I'm Beside You'. When it arrived, my suspicions were aroused by the fact that the artwork looked a bit iffy and there are Russian characters on a sticker on the back. The bar code indicates its and unofficial release through Discogs. The seller is being a bit coy. He hasn't insisted it is official, but he has stated that various editions were released worldwide 🙄 Does anyone else own this version and if so, is Disc 2 up to scratch or is it just ripped from iTunes? (other digital platforms available). Obviously I don't want to open it and check for myself or I won't be able to send it back - to the USA 🙄

Er, no 😂. My lust for authenticity does not extend to making the same mistakes. I’ll probably just make some of my own in different places 🙄.