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At 60 i don't actively go seeking music but regularly come across a band on youtube i've never heard before. Most times i hear suggested bands on BC and think they are worth looking into a bit more. I'm not one for streaming or downloading music, i prefer to buy the CD. Only thing i've noticed is that i do seem to listen to my favoured styles of music like Prog. In recent years some cover bands i've been in had songs from artists i'd never heard so that was a new avenue i did search out. Greg Allman, Tony Joe White being examples. I've bought CD's from younger bands that were suggested on BC. Dave
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What are you listening to right now?
dmccombe7 replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
Yep it surprised me when i first saw them doing The Four Horsemen. Vangelis on keys too Dave -
Not a boast on my part. Someone suggested that they were shocked or surprised that everyone hadn't heard of him. Unless you are into that style of music or even follow that particular musician then why should everyone know him. Bet there are many other "famous" musicians i haven't heard off in music genres i don't listen to. Dave
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WOW i just went back and read thru the last 3 pages since i posted earlier and the thread seems to have gone off topic a bit at times. I really like Tears in Heaven and like many songwriters they tend to write about their feelings at the time. I always regard that song as EC writing about his loss. With regards the racism issue i think others have covered it for me so nothing more to add. The thread was started to ask who thought EC music was mediocre. Best we stick to the point and focus on the music as we should be doing on a bass forum. I believe Nathan East was Claptons bassist for many years. That's probably the only reason i enjoy playing Clapton songs because its great fun playing Nathan's bass lines. Another bass legend. Dave
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Have to say i've never heard of him either. Googled him and only band i recognise the name of is Foo Fighters. Don't see the connection to the bass forum. Is he not a guitarist or is it another Bob Mould i've read about on Wiki. ? Dave
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Can't say i'm a fan of EC. I find most of his more recent material a bit bland compared to some of the classic hits he's had over his long career. I would never criticise the quality of musicianship but not enough interest in it for me. Its generally not my style of music to listen to. On the other hand my wife really likes EC. If i need to learn any of his songs for a band i find the bass lines can be interesting tho and i quite enjoy playing them. Dave
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I posted a vid clip earlier today from a 70's band called F.a.n.n.y. and it changed it to Craddock . Thought that was pretty cool change tho
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Brilliant band, brilliant album. From their best era IMHO. Met Francis Dunnery in the bar area after his support gig to Robert Plant in Glasgow (i wasn't a big Robert Plant fan but a huge It Bites fan) Such a nice down to earth guy who sat and chatted for ages with us. A legend Dave
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What are you listening to right now?
dmccombe7 replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
Little bit of "craddock" (auto correct name change ?) from 70's. Not sure why they weren't a lot more famous. Great musicians producing some great songs. Liked this one tho. -
What are you listening to right now?
dmccombe7 replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
Memories of times long gone now. -
So, just how many basses do you own ????
dmccombe7 replied to musicbassman's topic in General Discussion
Aye ye got me there. Can't argue with that one. Yir goosed mate. Dave -
So, just how many basses do you own ????
dmccombe7 replied to musicbassman's topic in General Discussion
That's what wives / partners are for @BassBus -
So, just how many basses do you own ????
dmccombe7 replied to musicbassman's topic in General Discussion
Toes count too you know. Dave -
Can you not just play it with master volume down ? Class D should be more than capable of maintaining tone with master volume reduced. Also most Class D amps don't reach the claimed rating they have which in effect acts like a safety barrier That's just my own experience of Class D amps. Exception being the EBS Reidmar 750 i have as a back up to my Mpulse 600. Its the loudest amp i've ever used. Shame to lose an amp you really like. Dave
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ChangesTwoBowie - Set Evolution
dmccombe7 replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in General Discussion
If doing an album suggestion it would have to be Aladdin Sane, but Diamond Dogs would be nice to hear in its entirety too. Or Ziggy, Hunky Dory, Space Oddity, Young Americans or even Station To Station. Here's a thought .........do the David Live album ........live. Its an album i don't actually have so gonna check out Amazon right now. So many choices, so many options. Dave -
Hope you got the bass ok and curious to see how you are doing with it. Cheers Dave
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ChangesTwoBowie - Set Evolution
dmccombe7 replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in General Discussion
I love Bowie and try to see a.n.other Bowie tribute every year they come to Scotland. I'm still waiting on you guys coming up here too so come on extract the digit and make the effort............PLEASE. I had never heard Slip Away to be honest till it was mentioned here and really enjoyed it. I tend to get lost in Bowie once i start. His back catalogue is tremendous and so much to listen to. Anyway !!!!! what's wrong with The Laughing Gnome ? Its a brilliant comical wee song and also very popular with Bowie fans. There are probably several others i would love to hear a Bowie tribute play but i'd be here all day listing them. Have to say your existing set list covers most of what i'd be happy listening to. Have you tried doing what some tribute acts do successfully and cover a full album either in first set or 2nd set and vary the other set. Aladdin Sane would be my choice album of course. Or cover the Live Ziggy album would be interesting. As a 70's Glam Rock covers band we cover Jean Genie, Rebel Rebel, Ziggy Stardust and considering Hang on to Yourself Anyway i'm sure you have already considered or already done these things so i'll head off now and listen to some more Bowie. Dave -
ChangesTwoBowie - Set Evolution
dmccombe7 replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in General Discussion
When I Live My Dream Love You Till Tuesday Shapes of Things Here Comes the Night Width of a Circle Memory of a Free Festival....(Something a little more acoustic) Janine Wild Eyed Boy from FreeCloud Laughing Gnome The Prettiest Star R&R with Me 1984 Where Are We Now You got me into looking at Bowie songs again and wee bit lost in the moment so some of these might already be in the set list already. Probably some of my fav not so well played songs from Bowie. I'm more a fan of his earlier work up to and including Station to Station. After that it was only occasional songs i liked up to Blackstar. Dave -
So, just how many basses do you own ????
dmccombe7 replied to musicbassman's topic in General Discussion
You could make some space and let me look after your Staccato bass. I wouldn't charge for rent .........honest. Dave -
Wouldn't buy the album but i did find it quite an amusing little Vid. Certainly made me laugh a few times as well. Obviously talented. With the way the bassist lovingly stares over at the drummer i think there's more than just bass and drums going on there. Dave
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So are all Sandberg necks exact same or do the Jazz versions have thinner necks like Fenders ? Dave
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And you felt obliged to help him. I can understand that.
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Think that would be my first option too. Nothing to lose if you have the broken part. Shame this happens with the bass you've just bought. Dave