retrohelix

turn the instrument into a projectile and walk off the stage in shame, always works

I've recently joined a 7-piece function/wedding band - no gigs yet as too many people seem to be opting for a DJ. Captain Optimism, signing off.

This. Over and over. Will probably spoil it.

BUMP 4 album preview I for one, am in love with it.

kirlin cables, grey and ropey exterior, circa 2011. I have extremely bad luck with cables.

I heard something about that ages ago in the comment section of that video, didn't believe it but Guthrie himself confirmed it in another video. Also, I f'ing love the trading 4s then 2s then the 1 in that song.

metal, rock, blues, fusion, jazz... and now everything.

Hello, I'm parcelforce, hurrrr durrrr

Sorry all, instead of creating a new thread, I thought I'd rehash this one. Using the search feature, it's strange to see how little love there is for Avishai Cohen, one of the true bass geniuses IMO. In a way, it's my personal version of easy listening... there's nothing "easy listening" about simple and boring, for me at least.

I thought that was incredible. I'm off to do some practise.

I was going to post this earlier! Just as well, as my motivation was somewhat cynical. ...as in, this is the stuff I'd much rather hear in the "charts". These guys are clearly having a whale of a time and playing some incredible, interesting music, whilst the supposed "originals" manage to take themselves seriously.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1309305' date='Jul 19 2011, 04:11 PM']Thats called having a different opinion and if people dont want other opinion (and im sure they do) they really shouldn't post on a public web forum.[/quote] Opinions like the ones expressed here seem a little silly, when she could probably outplay most of us at any given genre. *edit: I didn't mean that. I just meant... imagine yourself on stage next to Tal in front of Jeff Beck, and you're asked to take a solo. She's definitely on it. What does your opinion matter at this point?

Bass-wise... this. And please don't slap me.

At first I hated P-basses, but loved a good Jazz bass. These days I find myself loving the sound of a Warwick, but also the Jazz. I still hate P-basses.

Fingerstyle felt the most natural ever since I picked up the bass, and I started off as a pick weilding guitarist. I never really have any need to use a pick, although if I really can't get "that" sound with my fingers, I just use my nail.

[quote name='silddx' post='1302013' date='Jul 13 2011, 10:09 AM'] [/quote] Could possibly just be my headphones here... but that is an insanely rockin' bass tone. Not what I'd usually go for, but good song as well. [quote name='thumbo' post='1302047' date='Jul 13 2011, 10:36 AM']Check out [b]Toe[/b]. Their album 'For Long Tomorrow' is a thing of beauty! It's not prog. It gets dubbed post-this and post-blahblahblah, but who cares.. it's a good'n. [/quote] Exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for Thank you. [quote name='bartelby' post='1302226' date='Jul 13 2011, 12:42 PM']I love Melt-Banana!! anyone mentioned [b]Boris[/b] or [b]Zeni-Geva[/b] yet? I saw [b]ruins[/b], but the version with only a drummer, last year in Bristol. Hugely entertining.[/quote] Boris are one of my all time favourites, they should be a househould name by now D: [quote name='51m0n' post='1302236' date='Jul 13 2011, 12:49 PM']Best gig I ever saw was Ground Zero, they were the most incredible thing I have ever witnessed on a stage:- *edited YT videos out to save space I could go on.... [/quote] That's mental. Thanks.

What have I done now? Mustering all my remaining brain cells, I'm going to guess it's something to do with the prog medley...

I'm a big fan of Berlin's playing, so that's pretty sad to hear. D:

I've come across 3 Japanese "prog" bands in the past few weeks that I'm finding completely inspiring, and couldn't go without recommending to somebody. If anyone has any further Japanese progressive oddness to share, please go ahead and post them [b]mouse on the keys[/b] - maybe not so much prog, but just brilliant, hear for yourself... [b]ruins[/b] - chaotic duo of bass and drums (prog rock medley, see how much songs you can guess. there's 39...) [b]kenso[/b] - no one song from them could do them any justice. check out the related links on YT for more.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1296408' date='Jul 7 2011, 08:37 PM']Vicky Anderson, probably with the JB's as she was married to Bobby Byrd.[/quote] How can anyone not love that?

Posted this in "bass tracks to listen to before you die" thread, and am now posting it here The bassist is a woman named Meshell Ndegeocello (thanks to bubinga5 for pointing that out) Bit of a strange one this, but it satisfies all of my groove needs...

Wicked thread (blows my mind to smithereens every time)

[quote name='SteveK' post='1293551' date='Jul 5 2011, 04:13 PM']Seems to me, Ryan Larson is to music, what [url="http://www.derekpyephotography.com/index.php"]Derek Pye[/url] is to photography. Check out "Derek's Photos" [/quote] LOL very artsy...

Had to learn Amy MacDonald - This is the life, for the function band I'm in... not what I'd usually listen to but damn it sounds great in a band. Actually, none of it is stuff I'd usually listen to but actually learning the songs and getting them to sound tight gives you an appreciation of it.