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[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1333995141' post='1609389'] It's disappointing that you put up a post like this, Daz. If you took the time to read through the whole thread you will see that a good many BC'ers took up the challenge for this gig, investing their talent, time and money. But, I guess you are trying to be funny. If you looked at NMA's web-site you will see that they auditioned 20 people from 80 applicants, and (I believe) 5 of those applicants were from the BC family. That's a 25% representation, and one which I think we should all be very proud. I had a quick look at your profile, and all of your own influences pre-date NMA by a long chalk... [color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]My bass influences are [/size][/font][/color][b]JJ burnell [/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Stranglers), [/size][/font][/color][b]Youth[/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] (Killing Joke), [/size][/font][/color][b]Steve Garvey [/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]and[/size][/font][/color][b] Steve Diggle[/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Buzzcocks), [/size][/font][/color][b]Charlie Casey[/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Menace) [/size][/font][/color][b]Geezer Butler[/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Black Sabbath) [/size][/font][/color][b]Peter Hook [/b][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Joy Division) and last but certainly not least a huge influence has been, and still is, the great [/size][/font][/color][b]Jah Wobble[/b] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So, if the Stranglers or the PIL came knocking, would you shoo them away for a crack at 'Bring me the Horizon', what with you being so young and vital in your mid 40's?[/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not so sure whether Justin Sullivan was around in 1926, by my reckoning he is 55 years old, although when I shook his hand and knocked out a few tunes with him a couple of weeks ago, he had an energy and immediateness that would give many 20 year old's a run for their money, in spite of 3 decades in the business, with god knows how many album sales, a loyal fan-base and never losing artistic integrity.[/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You never know Daz, with a band like New Model Army, maybe ther best is yet to come. After all there is some old codger called Bruce Springsteen who's latest album is tipped to do very well in the hit parade, so perhaps there is hope for us all.[/font] [/quote] Nice post.

'spank the plank', 'slap n pop' Also, the awful diminishment of prefixing the name of the instrument with 'the', usually said by non-musicians. For example 'Ah! So you play the piano!'

Had a great show in Dartington Hall in Devon last night. On guitar though.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1333798197' post='1606601'] Superglue time ,.methinks! [/quote] Nope, she uses nowt. Off to Devon for the gig now, should be a blast. Being recorded for broadcast too. No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes.No mistakes etc

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1333757745' post='1606251'] They're girls hands.....? [/quote] Yes. The hand in this picture actually

Next up - Dub Yalil - Natacha Atlas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hATkkSnDoTY

For starters - Dub Colossus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES337XXnLtg&feature=BFa&list=FLJ3HOtFRPlidR-REz__2w-Q&lf=plpp_video

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPaPOH-cDxc[/media]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1333751250' post='1606203'] That does look particularly painful. I was feeling sorry myself earlier cos of a barely visible blister on my fretting hand little pinky. I do need to man up, so thanks for the reminder [/quote] She barely feels it, that's what I find amazing. We had a six hour rehearsal today, then she does a 90 minute classical gig at 7am tomorrow in Devon, and then we do the 90 minute full band show in the evening. She's a legend. Amazing musician and a wonderful person.

The fingers of the sitarist I play with. That hole is 2mm deep! Her fingertips are like rock solid clubs and those strings still get through. I will never complain about a stupid little bass blister again!

Really like them both, the JC vid is really good, reminds me of Martin Grech.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333655852' post='1605023'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2blyaechv0[/media] Bob being all wavey..... [/quote] OMFG! I was at that gig!

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1333656742' post='1605053'] [/quote]

I just saw the BBC NaT obit. I am really moved. What a great bloke.

And in Heaven, he shall create the sounds of Hell Jim, don't rest, and don't give them any peace.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333553336' post='1603474'] Too right, from hereon in it should be known as 'Dale's Law'. [/quote] Is that like Cole's Law?

[quote name='Earbrass' timestamp='1333553084' post='1603463'] The question of artistic integrity arises every time you have to choose between doing what will, in your view, result in the best outcome musically, and doing what will be most popular or lucrative. If you never experience this conflict, you are probably Simon Cowell. [/quote] Oh god. I think mentioning Simon Cowell in a thread is now of the same rank as mentioning Hitler.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333548642' post='1603353'] We're getting into the Art vs Commerce debate, aren't we. Its a continuum not a case of absolutes. Few would consider music written for an advert to be Art but Art used as backing music for an advert still has integrity. The problem with people like Jesse J (I know only one song by her) is that, as 'artiists' they don't need to be told what to do by the industry because industry has already screened out the folk who would not 'do the right thing'. So, whatever she does, they will be happy because it ain't gonna be free jazz, is it? I would love it if she came out and did a prog rock cd for its own sake because, as an 'artist', that is where here muse took her Why do I think that to be unlikely PS none of this matters a jot. [/quote] I consider good/great graphic design to be art, and I see no real difference between that and good/great music written for an advertisement and good/great music written to please the writer. After all, Air on a G String is a wonderful piece of music, and that was written for a Hamlet cigar advert.

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1333545904' post='1603295'] Are you serious? [/quote] People make all sorts of puerile, lazy, unresearched assumptions about great looking artistes who can sing, dance, perform and write to an excellent standard. I think Ixxwj must be a music journalist. Have you seen the [b]'Kate Bush is a Talentless Tart' [/b]thread ?

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1333545345' post='1603279'] Was that for advertising his flower remedies? [/quote] The jokes are coming thick and fast today aren't they!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333545234' post='1603276'] I don't think anyone has a problem with corporations booking bands for a gig like this. I suspect many of these big players take the gig for £1m and give the money to charity. My only problem starts when the corporate dollar starts to define content or when the artist (or whoever is being paid) starts 'promoting' a product to their fans; that feels a little manipulative, especially when the fans are kids. Its the same with big budget movies that are just toy adverts. It happens and will always happen but I think it just shows what these kinds of artists are about. Maybe artists is the wrong word, in such cases; 'sales people', 'promoters', hawkers'? [/quote] Blimey.

Well, it's all over. Oyster House finally closes the door and has gone into administration. But wait! It opens again! Rebranded as Green Chilli Media. Hope the Oyster House creditors get their money.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1333544661' post='1603259'] She's pretty good on Dragon's Den as well. [/quote] Good one!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333544081' post='1603248'] Quickly put branded Doc Martens and big white hoods in the merch catalogue! [/quote]