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Sounds like just root notes to me with something else playing the arpeggios over it.

[quote name='josh3184' post='502638' date='May 31 2009, 10:15 PM'] That's realy quite awful! How did they think it'd be good idea?!?![/quote] And how do they think trying to sell it would be a good idea????

Bassland, Very interesting and well constructed posts. It's a shame that you've made so few posts. I'm sure from reading that you've a wealth of knowledge that would be worth sharing on here.

Sounds to me like you've had a good offer there. I'd definitely go for it, especially as they've said they'll take their time and they seem to like [b]you[/b], and that's very important. The thing I read into your posts is that you're lacking in confidence. Be comfortable with your own abilities and the progress you think you can make. Be honest enough with yourself as to whether you're prepared to put in whatever work is needed to reach whatever is expected by yourself and the others around you. Don't put yourself down, just be confident in what you can and [b]can't[/b] do, and hold your head high. Don't try and fudge your way through something you're not comfortable. Just take time and work on it. Overall, it sounds a good gig to me. I'd give it a crack if I were you. If it doesn't work out, you gave it a shot. If you don't give it a shot, you'll never know how it could've worked out and would you rather spend time regretting not having a go?

Alright Aaren from a fellow Manc (and a fellow G&L Tribby owner). You in a band? If so, name/myspace/web page? Out and about gigging? Cheers, Pete.

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Oh yes, really like All Blues. Especially sat here listening to at a quarter past midnight. Very nice mate

Yeah, you're right. It can be something you'd not normally go for, but there's just something about it. Mine of recent times was Sia on Jools Holland. Not to everyone's taste I would imagine. In fact her voice/pronunciation would probably drive some people mad. I really liked the first song she did called "Buttons", but the next one, "Soon We'll Be Found" I thought was a beautiful song.

Sharay Reed's a fantastic bassist. Just little things like the run around 2:08 Not flash, but just fits so right.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='499764' date='May 28 2009, 12:29 PM']Its amazing how many people don't rate pop songs in general. If you strip back everything to just the song, hooks, arrangements and specifically the melodies, there are some absolute belters out there. It's a shame that most of it is lost by negative artist association. Spice Girls have some absolutely awesome songs. Agreed, they don't have a lot of talent between them, but you cannot fail to see the genius behind some of their songs. Same goes for Girls Aloud. Other songs that stand out for me, are things like Superstar and of course, pretty much all the genius work of Guy Chambers... who in my opinion, pretty much carved Robbie Williams career for him. Call it guilty pleasures, but I do appreciate a good pop song. Abba reign supreme. Listen to some of the basslines in those songs. The melodies of the vocals and some of the counter melodies in the surrounding orchestration is just... well, perfection. For me, Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the best pop bass players of all time... yet one of the most forgotten.[/quote] I've got a lot of time for well crafted pop songs, as much as I hate the obvious crap pop songs. So I'm not ashamed to admit there's more than just male hormones in my liking of Girls Aloud. The same goes for Take That. Some of the early stuff was awful, but some of it was very good, as some of it is now. A friend of mine was giving guitar lessons to Jason Orange some years back, and he was round at Gary Barlow's house a few times. He said he was amazed at how quick he could write a song. Very talented songwriter indeed. As for ABBA, my mum was a big fan and as a kid, I tended to treat her to an LP every birthday/Christmas/Mothers Day. I used to listen to it all so I've always had a liking for them. Very, very good "pop".

Swapped my EBS WahOne pedal in a trade deal with Ian for his Korg DTR-1000. Great communication, and delivered in no time. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Cheers.

Surely OldGit should be your first port of call?

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='498814' date='May 27 2009, 02:42 PM']"the juggling dog". [/quote] Get yourself on Britain's Got Talent

Yeah, sure, anyone who sings....even backing vocals, should practice that as well as they're bass playing. We've just started doing Higher And Higher by Jackie Wilson, and the backing vocal rhythm in the chorus is completely different to the bass rhythm. But I'm getting there. It's all about slowing it right down, and practicing it slowly until they're right. Then, bit by bit, speed it up. Then this kind of thing gets easier the more you do it.

The copious amount of alcohol really did help to numb the pain

I think the anti-gravity must've worn out of my rig years ago, as there was a time when I stepped backwards off the small stage (drunk!), caught my lead round my ankle and proceeded to drag my entire rig down on top of me. I had no rubber tips on my graphic, just pure metal, so I had an imprint of my graphic on my chin for about two weeks!

Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go". Cheesy as f*ck, but Deon Estus just absolutely nails it.

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Hi guys, We got it through [url="http://www.musiciansinsurance.co.uk"]www.musiciansinsurance.co.uk[/url] apparently. It's a Public Liability policy only, not with anything else included. Cost £180 for £5m insurance. If you want equipment too, try [url="http://www.jltonline.co.uk"]www.jltonline.co.uk[/url] Cheers, Pete.

Hi Keith, We've got Public Liability. I don't know whether it's a separate policy or included with other insurance. Our singer deals with it all as that's his business. I'll ask him tomorrow for you and let you know. Cheers, Pete.