Cestrian

I’m quite proud of this thread. Normally my contributions elicit two responses at most.

I’ll kick it off - I’m terrible at working out bass lines to songs without using someone else’s tab or notation.

A particular bass you own, a compliment on your playing you once received, a specific skill you mastered ... etc?

Mani - The Stone Roses were spellbinding in the way that they melded 1960s pop psychedelia and dub dance music. Mani’s bass lines were an intrinsic part of that sound - punchy, infectious and instantly familiar. His work with Primal Scream and Freebass wasn’t too shabby either.

I've got a Hoyer too. Great vintage tone. Haven't seen another like mine. Yours is in much better nick.

I’ve only just discovered Talk Talk https://www.nme.com/news/music/mark-hollis-talk-talk-reportedly-died-aged-64-2453863

https://reverb.com/news/jaco-pastorius-on-how-he-learned-bass-and-composition-bacons-archive

Fair point, can’t argue with that.

https://apple.news/AOHEB3XQfTnqmUyGae3fh_w Any notable omissions? Suzi Quatro is surprisingly low down on the list, to my mind anyway.

It's a Reeve. See attached link: http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/search?q=+a+visit+to+val+reeve And I'm sorely tempted.

Paul Young: how we made Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/sep/18/paul-young-how-we-made-wherever-i-lay-my-hat-thats-my-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Just wondering which conservatory you're applying for and why? I'm asking because I'm a similar age and would love to do something comparable. Also, in terms of entry requirements, are they expecting Grade 8 and sight reading competence?

N.B. First paragraph.

Our drummer never gets a round in.