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[quote name='Voodoosnake' timestamp='1339669165' post='1692224'] Woke up this morning and Basschat wasnt the first thing I logged into [/quote] Oh man, that is the saddest first line in a blues song ever. Congrats, I suppose, but I think even playing this song backwards will not get you back to where you once belonged ...

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1339628513' post='1691859'] There are ten there that I've no idea who they are. [/quote] Lemme guess anyway: Cor Dekker (Ekseption) - Dutch "classical" prog - often very tacky arrangements of classical themes. Sometimes genius. Bert Ruiter (Focus) - Dutch prog Ron van Eck (Supersister) - Dutch prog akin to Canterbury scene Rinus Gerritsen (Golden Earring) - "Radar Love"! Jannick Top - from French band Magma Bakithi Kumalo - played on Paul Simon's "Graceland" Muzz Skillings - in Living Colour before Doug Wimbish Georg Riedel - a Swede who did a lot of different jazz, often rather soft or quite modern Red Mitchell - an American jazz player. Probably not that known, but very musical I think, and he had an impact on me.

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1339625449' post='1691816'] Prog suite might be pushing it a bit, doesn't that require at least one member of the band to play eight keyboards at once? [/quote] Mea culpa. Sorry, I forgot that. So then it is an example of ... of ... er ... [b]Damn those tiny little genre boxes! It's music, alright?[/b]

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1339591104' post='1691017'][b][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]at the first glimpse of a ray of sunshine, rush to music corner and make sure the curtain is drawn and the gear is in the shade.[/font][/size][/b][/quote] Aargh! No musician then. My curtains are always closed, unless I'm having visitors, and then I'll move the basses before opening the curtains. Yes, I'm lonely. What a lovely thread BTW, and what great answers up to now! Being dead serious for one second, for me being a classical musician is about wishing to convey the greatness of the composer by playing yet another way of "looking" at the composition, never about wishing to convey the greatness of oneself (I'd guess that this changes somewhat in popular music, as I gather the audience becomes more in focus, and the composer less). This "composer's greatness" thing is why I have a tendency to love classical organists and dislike classical pianists. A psychologist once told me that it's not coincidence that a pianist moves a lot and thrives at the front of the stage while the organist is hidden on the gallery, behind the part of the organ we call the positive, and keeps his body rather still most of the time. The old concierge (caretaker?) at my college could recognise what instrument people played by just looking at their general appearance and body language. Really fascinating. He disliked many pianists too, BTW.

[quote name='grtz' timestamp='1339592812' post='1691055'] Who else but a bunch of bass players can name ten bass players off the top of their heads anyway ;-) [/quote] Me. (Yes, I did see the winkey.) As a keyboards guy, I know zilch about bass players, yet could easily name at least two dozen bass players who've meant a lot for my love for the bass, for example: Cor Dekker (Ekseption) Bert Ruiter (Focus) Ron van Eck (Supersister) Rinus Gerritsen (Golden Earring) Jack Bruce Chris Squire Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant) - he's mentioned far too little, I feel Jannick Top Jeffrey Hammond John Glascock Jaco Pastorius Stanley Clarke JJ Burnel Bakithi Kumalo John Patitucci Muzz Skillings Doug Wimbish Sean Malone Les Claypool Georg Riedel Red Mitchell Ron Carter Charlie Mingus Is that 10 yet? Oooh ...

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1339606803' post='1691420'] Even a little guitar solo! [/quote] You were wrong in posting this as a punk song. At a length of 3:25, this clearly is a prog suite, and the solo just confirms that. I wish people were more knowledgeable, and a lot better at putting all music in tiny little genre boxes.

Hi Rover77, Welcome to BC. Sorry, I don't know the first thing about this, so I can't baby step you through this. I'd have expected it to have a jack IN and a jack OUT, but am obviously bad at expecting. Enjoy your stay!

Never played: - Music Man Bongo - RockBass Corvette - Hohner B2B My fingers have moved the wires on them though, as well as the wires on shitloads of basses through the years. I feel I must be world famous by now for really trying, through several decennia, to get close encounters of the fourth kind with basses that cross my path.

Hi Bass-Thing, I already had gotten used to you, and thought you'd been here forever. But OK. Welcome to BC! Thanks for the story. Nice read, that. Enjoy!

Hi Lewis, Welcome to BC, and congrats with your brand new account! Saw the pic of your avatar. That 6-wire thing in the background, that's not yours, right? [i][b]R I G H T ? ? ?[/b][/i] Enjoy!

[quote name='paul torch' timestamp='1339510354' post='1689546'] I heard a rumour that he used to put inaccuracies in on purpose to see who was plagiarising his work. [/quote] Heard that too. Inspired me to put lots of flaws in my compositions on purpose ...

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1339503079' post='1689348'] Heteroness [/quote] Neologism. As in being heterosexual. I'm sorry if I was unclear.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1339501870' post='1689316']Three from the weekend[/quote] You guys went up a hill and came down from a mountain, or?

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1339500316' post='1689281']Mad innit, I think it's called being British [/quote] It's also called being Dutch in Norway. I could never handle compliments, and for different reasons, one of them being humble or modest or whatever, and the other one being about wanting to express that I wasn't satisfied myself (which is almost the same thing as saying I was really way better at this than they heard). I've had to have some hard words with the mirror, and these days, I think I'm more relaxed, and would go something like: "Wow, thanks! Nice to hear that!" Good luck with being British!

Also, the cell foam as used by kayak factories is great, as it is tough and semi soft at the same time, and also rather easily cut. You could ask some kayak factories where they get the stuff. For example P&H in Runcorn (between Ellesmere Port and Warrington) have great stuff, but Ireland should have enough whitewater kayakers that could help you as well.

+1 on the expanding foam. Note that you can buy foam after specified expansion ratios and pressure rates (while expanding). Technical data sheets, and sellers who know what they talk about, can help here. As a beginner, always do the foam thing in stages, and pack the object with a daily paper or similar so you make some extra space - amongst others for being able to dress the foam with some velvety stuff afterwards. Velvety stuff is good for avoiding wear on the foam.

Maybe not the indecisive part, though I'm known for my indecisive prowess, but: Went to buy some LPs. Came home with a synthesizer. Went to buy a Vox miniplugampthingie. Came home an Ashdown 4*10" combo. You don't want the whole list ...

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1339495236' post='1689166'] do you like the new style?[/quote] Like? This hair makes me doubt my heteroness. I think I may have fallen in luv.

Hi Rory, Welcome to the surface then. Share some wisdom when you feel like it, or just relax and enjoy. BTW, I too have a Woeful amp. Great brand! ;^)

Dangerous got bought only so I could try and get it. I didn't. So yes, I think I understand what you mean. But as to Bad, it has Smooth Criminal. That's enough for me.

Hey plunkbouquet, Welcome to BC! I'm sure you'll be an asset to the gang. Yes, it's my impression too that the Jazz is very popular around these parts, and the Squiers are held in high regard. These people here got me gassing for a Classic Vibe Jazz (or just maybe a Fender '62 RI). Interesting to read about your fuzz quest. Anyway, enjoy!

Today: Jethro Tull: Living in the Past Yesterday: Paul Simon: You Can Call Me Al

Hi Harry, Welcome then to BC and to the light side (we don't have cookies, but we have other stuff) from another converted one. I hope you have a great time here.

Hi Lee, Welcome to BC. Depends on your budget, as the Affinity series seems to be not quite as good as the cheap Yamahas. At least I dropped it after a play and looking at the construction, but others can chime in. The Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe series though seem bloody fantastic, and are highly regarded here. I'm almost 100% sure my next bass will be a Classic Vibe. Mind ya, in that price range there are loads of good basses. From Liverpool, I'd drive down to Leamington to visit Bass Direct, but then again, I'm used to Norwegian distances, and could be found driving for three hours just to get me a hot dog and a coke. Enjoy! Edit: Just found out Bass Direct may be a trifle too Upper Shelves for your needs. Phone them first.

Hi Kevin, Welcome to BC. I know where you're coming from. I see that question often, both on BC and elsewhere: "Why in the world didn't I do this earlier". One of my best friends has it likewise, and so do I (she converting from flute, and I from pipe organ and electronic things). Anyway, enjoy your time with us here!