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this... I spoke with them and they're happy with 'overall feel' for the songs (except where there might be iconic bass riffs obviously). I'm fine with that, I guess if they can see potential and we all get on together it might be enough to take a punt. I've been listening to the tracks end to end for days - now I have Stevie Nicks in my head even when I sleep (mind you, I can think of worse!)

Ahh..l got you! A pick and a "Pork and Pickle" is all you need for metal isn't it? That's what I'm backing on...

Less cash I get (oh! how I get!! ) but the Metal quote is over my head!

Pickup now scheduled for Wednesday all being well! Now it's really close the waiting is much, much, worse!

Great info - thanks for that. I'm using a Bergantino B-amp and I know it *likes* a hot input so I'm cool with that.

WHAT?? I thought I'd become brilliant through osmosis!

Yes, I used to gig Chasing Cars doing bass and lead vocals. The timing has to be spot on but once you're in the groove it does seem quite natural.

Yes, tribute band so (eventually) the tracks have to be spot on!

Awesome - just bloody awesome

I find Bowie's tracks quite interesting - this one changes time signature throughout: into 4/4 then 3/4 then 2/4 and back again, and I like the slightly 'freeform' feel to it when you pull the timing around a little... relaxing

Truth be told I can already play this - I don't know a bass player who can't/doesn't haha - probably truer than many of us want to believe (although you're right about the 'iconic' parts though - they make or break the track

All Fleetwood Mac: Gold Dust Woman Landslide Don’t Stop Dreams Rhiannon The Chain I've spent a few hours going through them and I'm not as phased by the idea as I was when I first thought about it. Luckily, none of these are 'funkmiester masterpieces' in terms of bass complexity. Also, I've spent a lifetime of listening to these tracks on and off so they're not that new to me in terms of structure but it's funny how you tend not to analyse and memorise the structure of songs when you're listening to them casually.

I *definitely* don't have the look for a price band... more chas and Dave!

except it should be hyphenated surely?

it's ok, I understand what you're saying. I guess my immediate thought was a question.. if I want to hold down my job(s), fund healthcare for my partner, look after my family, does this mean that I can't join a band because I can't stay up all night to practice six songs or is there a possible compromise where I show some potential but aren't note perfect? Don't *most* people who play in amateur bands have compromises to make - otherwise why not be professional if you can spend all night for a week preparing for a rehearsal? I admire the dedication of us who can afford to practice at the expense of everything else though.

I'm sensing a very different vibe from the Saturday night crowd... suggesting I'm a wuss and should worry less and work more. Lord, I have an ideal to live up to. I should get off here and just practice until my fingers bleed

wow - that's harsh (but probably fair). Now I feel like I'm definitely inadequate!

AS it happens I've listened to these tracks many times before (and will do so again this week) because they're favourites of mine so that helps. Just never played them funnily enough

Thanks. I've no problem being up front and honest. I've already told them that I've taken a break from bass so it may take a few weeks to get back in the groove. I don't really have much ego so I don't worry about protecting it

thanks... erm... I think!

In a week's time I'm going for a tryout with a new band - it's been a while since I played bass in a band because I've been concentrating on drumming for the last couple of years so I'm looking for advice. I've been given a shortlist of about 6 songs. They're all within my playing ability I believe but I don't think I'm going to memorise them accurately note-for-note between now and then because my learning speed is quite rusty and I've never played any of them before. It strikes me that I have one of two choices: either learn all six songs just in terms of the overall structure of the song and the basic root/5th type overview and 'fill in' the rest on the day, or learn 3 or 4 songs (the more basic of them) as written and as close to the original as possible. What would you guys do?

well obviously I feel for you and your next 12 weeks - but my week will seem longer!

I ordered a new bass today, a Spector Euro 4LX DW (Doug Wimbush) in Amber... doesn't arrive until next week so it's now a waiting game... Anyone on here play a Euro 4LX? It's too late to ask whether people like it or not (*I* do and that's what counts) but I'm interested in how you are finding it. How am I going to wait?? *groan*

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Oh, sparkly, precious, things...