BigBeefChief

I kinda like that!

Jazzwise? Isn't that an oxymoron?! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!! It's happening again!!!!!

Man, things have changed since I was at Uni!

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='155028' date='Mar 11 2008, 12:32 AM']you seen the movie deliverance? the dualing banjos? (in the context of this discussion) would be a good way to sort out bass chat dissagrements[/quote] Or perhaps first to "squeal like a piggy" loses?

Damn! He's applied for a patent! Beat me to it.

[quote name='funkmunky' post='155018' date='Mar 11 2008, 12:09 AM']It was meant in jest [/quote] Which is how it was taken. Don't get me confused with anyone else!

[quote name='funkmunky' post='155008' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:52 PM']You're possibly the most cynical person I've ever met (virtually met).[/quote] Ahhh! Don't edit it! I've already been called a tosser. Calling me a c*** isn't gonna do any harm!

[quote name='funkmunky' post='155010' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:59 PM']No problem.[/quote] It took years of rejection, failure and dissapointment to achieve.

[quote name='funkmunky' post='155008' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:52 PM']You're possibly the most cynical c*** I've ever met (virtually met).[/quote] Thank you kind sir!

Christ! You're as sensitive as he is! Derision of his music?? I thought most of us were in agreement that we should move on from the whole Janek thing? What ever the initial purpose of the post, we've covered some interesting ground. Even I'm getting sick of this thread and I LOVE the sound of my own voice.

[quote name='bigd1' post='154977' date='Mar 10 2008, 11:08 PM']I was just thinking could this be the longest post/debate we have had on BC ? BIGd[/quote] Not sure. "God - I hate Jazz!" was pretty long. I'd like to think thats still running in a parallel universe somewhere.

[quote name='mcgraham' post='154967' date='Mar 10 2008, 10:59 PM']Perhaps. If I'm honest, I think that we (collectively) handled this whole situation rather poorly. I don't believe Bigd1 was out of line posting what he did, in fact I think it's good to hear such opinions. However I don't believe that we (collectively) posted with care or consideration. A number of posts carried an air/tone if you will, similar to the tone you would take if you were speaking about someone behind their back i.e. without care or thought towards how it was worded or how it could be said objectively and constructively. It wasn't [i]really[/i] a thread devoted to constructive criticism or reasoned debate. It was as if we never expected Janek to read this, which really isn't cool on a number of levels. I'm not saying we shouldn't share our opinions about articles or the like, or even voice our personal feelings on such matters, but I don't believe there was the respect due to even a normal poster of the board, even neglecting the fact he is someone of great experience and ability. And may I be the first to suggest that we now leave this be? By all means continue the conversation, I'm greatly enjoying it, but lets not look in the direction of where this thread has come from. Mark[/quote] Good call. I can't say I agree with you 100%, but good call nonetheless.

Perhaps I exagerate slightly. But I can't help but think that perhaps Janek isn't as openly challenged over on TB as he has been here, and thats the rub.

Welcome Alice. I'm sure your probably more talented than most of us!

[quote name='funkmunky' post='154925' date='Mar 10 2008, 09:46 PM']Just out of interest, how many people here have taken the time to visit Janek's forum on talkbass.com to read about his own history and background and thoughts on music? Just a thought.[/quote] I've just read a few of the threads. Quite funny. It's like one great "Who can suck up to the pro the most" competition over there! Thank God we're all mature enough to question and debate things in an open forum over here, without attempting to perform a lewd act on the pros.

So who won then? Are we going to get an announcement?

naked?

It depends on what styles your into. I tend to struggle learning music that I'm not a fan of, no matter how good the bass line. Personally, I love the Stone Roses. Some great examples of songs that would be nothing without the bass line, without being self indulgent. Check out their first eponomously named album: She Bangs the Drum I am the Resurrection I wanna be Adored Waterfall Also, even though he is an owl faced stoat, you can't go wrong with a lot of McCartney's work. Melodic genius. Just playing along with Lady Madonna, Come Together, Penny Lane, Revolution, you soon see how a simple line can drive a song.

If the world stops spinning at about 8.30 tonight, you'll know that I've nailed it.

I'm gonna go home and practice that lesson tonight. Super stardom beckons.

And make sure you don't get sand in the vaseline.

I think The Sun (where I get all my insightful views) is pretty reliable.

I suppose my issue is on the reliance of technical ability over the reliance on creativity. To me, and again this is opinion based on my musical tastes, there are some players who are working profesionals today moreso because of technical ability than creativity. Fair play to them, they earn a living. Its just not my bag.

I know I've been on this f*cking thread too long when I find myself agreeing 100% with Bilbo! Well put mate.

10 times? Once through with less than 5 mistakes does it for me!