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[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1382652577' post='2255189'] Aye, been listening to a lot of Stevie recently. He has probably been my biggest influence as a musician in terms he really made me want to understand music scales, chords and harmony. You know all them things it's bad to learn. The first proper muso i got into. Found this the other day. You can really here all the nuances of his playing and musicality. It's just incredible. [media]http://youtu.be/bGR1-26IMwA[/media] [/quote] Thank you SO much for that mate! Stunning!

I'm finding it amazing that it's had 340 views since going public 24 hours ago! Kit put it up privately a couple of weeks ago so we could see it. But it only went public and got promoted yesterday about now. I'm delighted it's had so many views! Didn't even get that in a week with the last one. Wondering if it's a good sign.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1382647445' post='2255094'] Vai looks about 12 there! [/quote] Yeah I know I got so much inspiration from that whole end guitar duel thing back in 1983 or whatever it was. That dancey one was wicked, Steve Vai is just so lyrical in that, his soloing is gorgeous! I got a visceral desire to play and practice from watching it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD4o3VDnftI[/media]

Marvellous to see you back here, Jon!

I do I love a damn good picardy third. I knew I loved em when I first heard the end of the piece in the video and later found out what it was called. I can hear them, they are like a bright light being turned on in the music, and that's when I go "Wot a splendidly superb tierce picarde!". I don't give a badger's nadgers how pretentious that exclamation sounds [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPB2qbxuiLM[/media] Got any good examples to share?

It's very good, lots of thrills for musicians and, I sincerely hope, non-musicians [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nls1HtXQe8E[/media]

Congratulations mate!

[quote name='ironside1966' timestamp='1382638143' post='2254891'] There is something unique and charming about Kit's music and the musicians compliment that well. Good stuff. [/quote] Thank you! They are all really lovely people, we all get on so well and we are all reliable, committed, and do it for the love of it. We are a great team. It's a cracking band to be in. I think that shows in the videos.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1382638765' post='2254910'] A likely story. I heard the camera man was worried about his lens breaking [/quote]

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1382639985' post='2254939'] Respectfully I think some of you are being a bit hasty in your judgements I don't see how it can be interpreted as a scam. That would imply that people are being deceived. Neither is she asking for full instrumental tracks. Quite the opposite: it's clearly billed as a 'bit of fun' - a way for fans to get involved in her new album; not a way of sourcing the talents of musicians. I struggle to find anything insulting about it. Kickstarter projects involve fans paying for all sorts of tat - signed copies, items of clothing, artists artwork, Skype chats, etc. How is this any different? [/quote] I reckon it's the 'monetization' of the privilege that is winding people up mate. It's like paying to have a star named after you. A novelty for people with money to burn. Perhaps.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1382639645' post='2254930'] Don't talk about Anita like that. [/quote]

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1382639013' post='2254914'] Scam. But so close to great publicity. Imagine if an established artist invited people to send a bass track or guitar track to one of their songs and then decided who's was best and gave them an audition? THAT would be cool. This is just insulting. [/quote] 'Scam' is totally wrong. There is no intent to defraud from what I can see. The motivations for those willing to play this game will probably be quite diverse.

[quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1382636273' post='2254854'] A great song and a fun video. I think I've said it in the past, but Kit's voice is quite spectacular. It's a bonus that she has a great bunch of musicians backing her up. Next video, though - I want to see [i]two[/i] Nige's in there as compensation. As a side note, was that an Aerodyne Strat in there? Tasty! [/quote] That's lovely man, thank you! Yeah, the Aerodyne was Sam's first serious guitar, he liked it because it was different to a normal Strat and it felt and sounded great (it does). It's his only guitar, he doesn't get GAS like we do

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1382634380' post='2254800'] This is going to go two ways - coffee tables and solid colours! [/quote]

To be perfectly honest, I find the idea ridiculous. She's going to drive up costs through time and resources for quality control, could be a diplomatic nightmare, unless the contributing musician gets some sort of % then it's exploitative. And if she has such a level of sales and publicity that it makes paying to contribute worthwhile, then why isn't she allowing contributions for free and making the 'unique worldwide collaboration' element part of the marketing? I might well be wrong, but my instinct is that it hasn't been thought about properly. We shall see!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1382627683' post='2254650'] I had a watch and a listen last night. Really great song and a fun video. I hope your parents appreciate the sacrifice! [/quote] I couldn't bear to tell them Cheers for your kind words man.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1382627501' post='2254647'] Another completely professional ( for want of a better term ) sounding track that is the finished article . If this was on a major label ( or an independent label with someone good plugging it for you) , it would get on the Radio 2 / 6 Music playlist, for sure. All this track needs is for the right person to hear it and it will open doors for you . I hope you have a bit of good luck in that respect . [/quote] Lovely, thank you mate! This is actually released through Cool For Cats Records who signed for a single deal (which is what they do), so it's being plugged to the right sort of people and apparently that's working already! Thanks again, Dingus!

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1382626242' post='2254620'] Put it up on my FB page. [/quote] You know how daft I can be? I thought that was an instruction so I just visited your FB page to put it up on there Thanks for that, Ian

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1382625866' post='2254609'] Boo-hiss Nige, great song and great vid, looks like they had fun making it, shame you`re not in it. [/quote] Cheers Lozz! Yeah I'm sad I couldn't be there but my folks live in Wales so no chance of getting back for it, the film crew couldn't move the date either. But it's a great vid, Kit's got a real talent for writing and directing.

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1382616560' post='2254430'] Just got to hear it today. Really enjoyable. Good work. I'm thinking about making the trip to Dalston, but I really dislike trying to get home from there on a Tuesday night [/quote] Thank you, Ant! Really hope you feel like making the gig man.

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1382606586' post='2254183'] Its strange isnt it, 5ms is equivalent to standing 5ft from your amp. Seriously, sound travels 34cm per 1ms. Personally I can stand 5 ft from my amp and its not an issue, but I personally find a delay of 5ms when hooked up to an interface noticeable enough to be a real distraction. I cant figure out why that is, maybe because when I'm hooked up to an interface I am concentrating with headphones on producing the tightest possible performance, and in that case 5ms feels an age, whereas if I'm funking it up with the band then the environment is very different, far more visceral and I dont notice the delay at all. [/quote] But when you're with your band you are also a good few feet from the other instruments so your bass notes are hitting you at more or less the same time as your drummer and the other instruments. In headphones you don't have that issue but any latency from your floor pedal will be out of sync with you backing music. I have to say I have never noticed this when using my POD though, in any situation.

Feel and quality of the neck. The look. Cost. Balance. Manufacturer. General tone.

I'm just wondering about that box that seems to be attached to your knob, what does it do?

What a pisser. But from what you say it sounds like you are better off. Shame about the other opportunity though. It's the deceit and all that bullshit that would pain me though, that makes it harder to forgive them. More time for fishing is no bad thing! May your rod be forever bent

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1382578315' post='2253971'] Great video and track, Nigel. Shame you missed out. Kit and the band just go from strength to strength. Me and the OH love her music and you all should be proud of yourselves. I hope Barry's FB helps you out. [/quote] That's lovely to hear, Sam, thank you mate!