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I asked Tony Levin this at a Bass Clinic a while ago as we do it in my band. Answer a Fretless Music man (I think) played with a pick, octave pedal and most probably compression; It was 1985

I asked Tony Levin this at a Bass Clinic a while ago as we do it in my band. Answer a Fretless Music man (I think) played with a pick, octave pedal and probably compression.

Tony Levin+Cheap Trick+ Lennon Great stuff! thanks for sharing this with us. I knew that Tony Levin played on Double fantasy but this is quite a revelation to me

Emailed Steve I'll keep you posted Thanks Stingray5

[quote name='Ray' post='660060' date='Nov 20 2009, 12:43 PM']I'd be all over this if I had the jazz know-how. I love jazz so much but really struggle to play it properly.[/quote] Me too! Mind you having had a quick nosey at your site Ray looks/sounds like you've got a good funky thing going on there already!

A few years ago while playing along the route of the London Marathon, about 23 miles in, a runner stopped. Politely said "excuse me" and took the mic from our singer mid- I feel good, sang a whole verse and chorus, pretty much note perfectly, handed the mic back and carrried on running.

[quote name='lowdown' post='641059' date='Oct 30 2009, 01:22 PM']I have done this show over in Europe...[ on Electric - but this really is a double Bass chair] Most of it is written in double time and cut common. If you are new to this type of playing, i would listen to a CD or recording of the show - A LOT.To get a good feel for it. Charts these days are usually printed, but You will need a [b]penci[/b]l [or many] for changes made at rehearsals. Good line of sight for the MD/conductor, Tempo changes and direction. Personally for me, i use a volume pedal, not for dynamics but just for on and off between tunes, you dont want to make unwanted noises. and an inline tuner, i also take my own DI box [sans amp] - but usually supplied. But most of all follow the conductor/MD. The norm would be to follow the Kit player out side of a pit situation. But if he aint following the conductor full on - it can get messy tempo wise. And the MD could jump out of his pram. So if you are new at the sight reading thing, really use the time at rehearsals to get to know the geography of the charts. Maybe take a music stand extension for those tunes that have pages and pages of notes, page turns tend to be when you are in the key of Gb But the main thing is just relax - all the other guys in the band are in the same position as you. Just enjoy! EDIT..... Just seen your post above... Looks like its Am Dram time... In that case forget everything i said....and just try and shag as many of the cast as you can in the run Garry[/quote] Great Post Garry!

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Check out David Sylvian's album Secrets of The Behive for more Danny Thompson Loveliness plus Mark Isham on trumpet, especially the track Orpheus.

I'm not feeling bored just slightly inadequate. That's really impressive!

Great weren't they?

Welcome to Basschat Dave, There are quite a few of us in Essex now.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='614755' date='Oct 2 2009, 01:19 PM']Angle-grinder. Next...[/quote] or just buy a new bass and send me the old one for disposal especially if it's a '62 Precision.

Masking tape between the frets and liquid brasso (it's not abrasive). Use the same bit of cloth and very little polish and it works a treat I've also polished up and removed marks from g**tar frets using 400 grade wet and dry followed by 0000 wire wool and then finished with the Brasso. Time-consuming but silky smooth frets. I've read that you can use Brasso on varnished maple fret boards too but not tried this and it sounds a bit messy.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='612480' date='Sep 29 2009, 09:11 PM']Apologies, but I've only just caught this thread. You're welcome to my route home, but you might not escape alive. It's great music to play but you just don't get the groupies. I think, after reading The Dirt, I'd settle for Motley Crue.[/quote] Just seen this on Partysounds and thought of you: MOTLEY CRUE TRIBUTE BAND 'THE DIRT-PUBLIC ENEMY NO 1' NEED A BASSIST ASAP, GOOD EQUIPMENT AND TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL. Cambridgeshire East Anglia Standard: Semi-Pro

We do Our House and It must be love as per the originals. Nothing tricky about the tunings at all. there are some resonably accurate tabs here to get you started. [url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/madness_tabs.htm"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/madness_tabs.htm[/url]

Why oh Why did I go and look at these. Now I really want one and I've got no money

[quote name='OldGit' post='610699' date='Sep 28 2009, 11:47 AM'] He's playing our local (if they fix teh noise problem0 in a few weeks .. Want me to take him out* * for pizza, obviously ...[/quote] Just make him an offer he can't refuse. For starters perhaps a dismembered Roscoe headstock in the bed type of thing. badda bang badda bing. You'll enjoy the gig they're very good. Deep pan or thin crust? Mike

Nearly Dan p.s Anyone know Pete Academy's regular route home, alone, late at night along a deserted street, with no witnesses around perhaps?

Were doing Thriller and Werewolves of London. Obvious but should go down well.

[quote name='hatori' post='609010' date='Sep 26 2009, 07:39 AM']It would have to be Peter Gabriel[/quote] Perhaps I could job share this with the Steely Dan gig

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='607420' date='Sep 24 2009, 09:34 AM']Steely Dan for me Pedro [/quote] Me too

[quote name='YouMa' post='604421' date='Sep 21 2009, 12:26 PM']I cant stand her music.That bloody awful over use of vibrato that every singer does now.[/quote] Terrible isn't it?

My band Plan C played a short set at Leigh Regatta today. I just had to take bass and lead and used a nice big Ashdown ABM rig curtesy of a fine bass chap from Malachi the first band on. First gig with our new keyboard player Simon. Went really well. It was lovely sunny day, nice people and top seafood stalls;lovely cockles. The kids came along too. What's not to like?