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I've just come across this; I was impressed ...
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Send a link to this topic to their Customer Service department, maybe..?
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Bands you once hated but are now coming round to
Dad3353 replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
As I'm Modding the Forum, I get to see many, many topics and posts, often enough with some musical recommendation or other. There's not enough hours in the day to really listen to 'em all, or even a selection, but there are times where either the post is particularly appealing, or I've a few minutes 'spare' while my tea cools or whatever. In this fashion, I've come across a few real gems that I would never have met in any other way, and maybe just as many that I can't believe anyone would spend even a few seconds on. On occasion, I've even gone as far as to make a remark along those lines; this obviously curries no favours with other Posters, but that's Forums for you..! My only other source of new listening is France Musique, a 24/7 'classical' national music station. I say 'classical', as there are often enough 'jazz' pieces played. I have this on with an hour's timer when dropping off to sleep; sometimes I'll hear a few minutes, at other times I'll re-set the timer as I'm still awake when it turns off. I hear no 'pop music at all, and miss none of it, as the few brief snippets I come across inspire me not one jot. Oh, yes, another source would be the monthly Composition Challenge, whereby I'll listen to (sometimes several times over...) the entries. These are very varied in genre, but are, for the most part, of high compositional quality. I'm excepting, naturally, those that turn out to be EDM 'head-bangers'; these do not get a second spin..! -
This may be worth a look..? I've found it very interesting ... J.S.Bach for bass ...
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Or plugging straight into head..!
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I think I'd lug a cab, any cab, up there once (or have someone else do so...), and leave it there.
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A plain brown envelope should slip through, I reckon.
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You must surely like at least ONE song of theirs
Dad3353 replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
I gave them all a careful listen, and in sequence, but the only one I've retained is Schubert's Ninth (but special mention for the unfinished 'Eighth', just the same...). He finally came through, but should've ditched the rest. -
Good afternoon, GH, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.
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Maybe it's time to pay tribute to tribute bands..? I'd start with the Credence Clearwater Revival Revival Revival. Then maybe in a few year's time, it'll be OK to pay tribute to the tribute to tribute bands, with ...
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Are you a Lebowski? Creedence or Eagles?
Dad3353 replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
Sorry, no match for me. I've not been converted; I'm out. -
Are you a Lebowski? Creedence or Eagles?
Dad3353 replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
Having never listened to 'em, I can't disagree. I'll maybe redress this. Thanks for the recommendation (if you're right..! ). -
The tide for Basschat Straplocks has yet to peak...
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Are you a Lebowski? Creedence or Eagles?
Dad3353 replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
'Hotel California' trumps 'Bad Moon Rising' by a very wide margin, for me (but I play drums, so what would I know..?). -
Mixist, Sound Technician, Sound Eng......No
Dad3353 replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
Hmm... Our annual festival (Trois Elephants...) had Keziah Jones, among others. His set started; no-one could hear Keziah or his guitar. The bass and drums were there, but not the principal artist. I was standing behind the console, just behind the Sound Engineer (basically as a translator...). It took me nearly five, very long, minutes to convince the bloke to leave the faders for a second, and to come out to where the public were, and listen to what they were hearing, not the sound in the console booth (about 100 m from the stage...). He'd obviously been 'indulging', but once I got him outside, he twigged, popped back in and adjusted the mix. It was touch and go; several of us were ready to ditch him and take over the console. A catastrophe was averted; the sound behind the console was OK, but not out in the public area. It happens... 2004 Keziah Jones – Bénabar – Zenzile – No One is Innocent – Feist – Tinariwen – Mei Tei Sho – As Dragon – dDamage – The Cat Empire – Camille Bazbaz – Sweet Back – Fingathing – Dj Netik – Relax – La Kinky Beat – Language Computer – Strup X-Perience – La Tropa -
Mixist, Sound Technician, Sound Eng......No
Dad3353 replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
Tunnel vision, it would seem. What I actually typed was '...It's almost an art, really, just like 'real' engineering.' Most things, done well, are artful; engineering, sound mixing, diagnosing ailments, making dinner... 'Artful Dodger', anyone..? Words have very wide meanings; it's really only the legal profession that try to pin things down. The 'Real World' is quite different, and all the better for it. -
Mixist, Sound Technician, Sound Eng......No
Dad3353 replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
It could be argued (and I would be one doing so...) that the Sound Engineer is, indeed 'designing' the sound heard in the auditorium, sculpting it from whatever source material the 'musicians' (is that term always appropriate, I often wonder..?) offer, using the equipment on-site to make the best of the architecture (or open field, maybe..?) around him/her. It's almost an art, really, just like 'real' engineering. -
Mixist, Sound Technician, Sound Eng......No
Dad3353 replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
I think you're being over-protective of the term 'engineer'. I was a Sound Engineer, back in the day, and call the role of the person at the desk 'Sound Engineer'. 'Get over it' would be my friendly advice. There's nothing insulting in the term for anyone (except, perhaps, the hypersensitive and/or pedants...). -
Hi! Former bass-player, in Reading, Berkshire
Dad3353 replied to Pandaweasel's topic in Introductions
Good afternoon, PW, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. -
Good evening, Moe, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. (... but you knew that anyway, didn't you..? )
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In that case it's virtually assured..!
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How about ...
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Good morning, Arjan, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.
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Good evening, Carlos, and welcome to the Forum... Firstly, there is nothing wrong with your bass; changing it for another will do nothing but empty your purse, so forget that, for now. Secondly, please give your location; it helps to know what resources you may have not far from you. Are you playing through an amp..? Is there any chance of spending just a little of your budget on a couple of lessons with a bass tutor (a real one, not a guitar/bass tutor, preferably...)..? What style of music are you wanting to play (any bands or players you are influenced by..?...). Have you any bass method books..? The 'standard' 'best buy' recommendation is ... ...the Ultimate Bass Method for beginners, at an unbeatable price. Spiral-bound, so lays flat, and three (yes, three..!) methods in one, to take any player to the level they want to achieve. Highly recommended. Go on; spoil yourself. You know it makes sense... Amazon.co.uk : Hal Leonards Bass Method... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hal-Leonard-Bass-Method-Complete/dp/0793563836/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hal+Leonard+Bass+Method&qid=1620574154&sr=8-1 Worth a look..?