SteveK

As others have said, stage left (assuming right-handed drummer)! It probably stems from my days playing pubs and clubs with no monitors and needing to see the hi-hat. If you're using monitors, it's not so important, but it's still nice to see as well as hear the hi-hat.

My school music lessons helped me a whole lot more than my art, chemistry, biology, algebraic, trigonometry, French, technical drawing, history lessons. I always assumed that most of the subjects are taught to expand the mind and as an introduction, in the hope that a particular subject will appeal to some students and will pursue it.

I found music lessons to be quite helpful: Bass/Treble clefs; Quavers, Crotchets, Minims etc. Note names and positions on the staff. This all turned out to be very helpful in my musical life.

3 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

A mix of about 79% pure clichés and 21% pure cheese, complete with absolutely terrible mix and sound quality as well, where everything is mushed together. 

 

 

I agree... It's got "Hit" written all over it🤘

3 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

 

I fear for the future of music too, that is if that really is the future.

 

Absolutely horrible in every possible way.

 

A mix of about 79% pure clichés and 21% pure cheese, complete with absolutely terrible mix and sound quality as well, where everything is mushed together. 

 

Toe cringingly bad.

 

 

2 hours ago, Kiwi said:

I'm looking forward to your much better alternative!

To be fair, you did ask😳

16 hours ago, Jonesy said:

Bombay Duck - Rick Wakeman. Sounds like a clown soundtrack if the clown has done lots of acid

 

 

Prog does have more than it's fair share of whacky moments - early Genesis, anyone?😉 Although, when it comes to prog, I think the correct terminology is "whimsy"😄

19 hours ago, EliasMooseblaster said:

 

A particularly moo-ving piece of music...

Does he have any udder suggestions?

19 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

I think this is called 'Ode To A Dying Cow' by Steve 'Wishbass' Wishnevsky

 

 

Not quite what I was expecting when I clicked on the thumbnail. Don't think I'll be adding it to my playlist😂

2 hours ago, miles'tone said:

You must have some real players in your band. That's very cool!

It was Tom Fowler who broke his hand. He's the bass player on the live "Roxy..." album I posted above.

Listen to it and imagine your mate depping with that band for a night 😂 He must be a great reader! 

Thanks,

Si

It was indeed, Tom Fowler👍

My bandmate (Mick) is probably as far removed as it's possible to be from a "reader".

https://wiki.killuglyradio.com/wiki/Mick_Rogers

17 minutes ago, miles'tone said:

 

This whole album, but especially "Echidna's Arf (Of You)/Don't You Ever Wash That Thing", followed by "Cheepnis".

There's also 120+ other albums by Frank that are full of whacky excellence 😁

I did think of Frank, but thought it wouldn't be too long before someone mentioned him🙂

Incidentally, my band mate (guitarist) played bass with Zappa in the mid 70s, for one show in the US, when his regular bass player busted his hand😬

33 minutes ago, Graham56 said:

If you interpret 'whacky' as a euphemism for 'cheesy crap',

That wasn't my intended interpretation😕 However, threads such as this run a course of their own😂

I was thinking thinking more along the lines of something that was a little odd and zany (I hate that word😂), something a bit "out there", but maintains a level of musical integrity... question is... what "level"😂

Keep 'em coming though 😉

For the BC youngsters, here's another (what I consider) "whacky" one from my teenage years...

1 hour ago, bass_dinger said:

 

I am big fan of "back covers" - take a song, and cover it in a style that predates the original song.

 

Here, Gloria Jones Tainted Love in the style of Django Reinhardt.

 

Is that what you are looking for? 

Not quite what I'm looking for, but interesting nonetheless😉 Thanks.

58 minutes ago, Delberthot said:

First time I heard this I actually laughed. It's such a fun song and the playing is incredible

 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z9qpQRMSR1M&pp=ygUPc2x1dGUgdG8ga2FyZWVt

I think that can safely be described as "whacky"🤪 I used to be a bit of a Chilli Peppers fan but haven't heard that before.

57 minutes ago, BassTractor said:

AFAICS, Esperanto were one of many bands trying to cash in on the success of Ekseption. Other bands included Exception and Expression. All used the same or similar typeface in the bands' names.
Now, Ekseption themselves copied The Nice, so I'm not claiming they were the original.

Here's one also done by Ekseption: the Sabre Dance in the Love Sculpture version.

Love Sculpture's Sabre Dance came out when i was in my early teens and learning guitar. I bought the record and managed to learn a lot of it... to a standard typical of a 13 year old wannabe😂 I probably still have it somewhere.

23 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

Currently re-watching "Over The Garden Wall"

 

This is an earworm:

 

Thanks, but not sure that will be making its way onto my playlist... just yet😉

I've long had a penchant for whacky songs or instrumentals: Tunes that have a strong element of humour and absurdity in their arrangements.

A few months ago I was reminded of a wonderful (IMV) track by a band called Esperanto that I had seen in the 70s. They played an old tune called Danse Macabre, and gave it a 70s prog style arrangement.

If you have any similarly "whacky" tracks, It would be great to hear them, so I can maybe add them to my playlist😉

Surely, it all depends on what your ambitions are, and watch potential the band has.

If all you want is a band for occasional gigs and fun, then, previous answers apply.

However, if you're looking for a band to achieve greatness with, then an hours drive is nothing. I can't remember the last time I only drove an hour to rehearse🤔.

In my day, you auditioned for a band. If said band offered you the gig, and said band had ambition and great potential, and said band lived the other end of the country... then, you would consider upping sticks, ignore advice/pleading from your lady and kids... and move in with said band's drummer😳

Oh, how times have changed😔

It is pretty easy to get a basic understanding of chord theory: How chords are constructed; How chord sequences work; terminology etc. With (free) websites dedicated to this stuff, It's so easy to get the info these days... not like in my day😉, and it can be great fun, especially when you get the, "Aaah, now I get it!" moments, when the penny drops.

3 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

 

Only 5' 7" 

You were ahead of me😆

51 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said:

The Ringo one might well be the shortest?

If we were talking Beatles dolls, your comment would be spot on😆

16 minutes ago, ahpook said:

 

Thanks for your example.

 

I understand what you're saying

 

 

Respect to you for taking, with good grace, the tongue in cheek (some might say "sarcastic") nature of my post✌️👍

42 minutes ago, ahpook said:

 I'm not sure of what being worthy of a biopic means to be honest.

Ok, I'm confused by your confusion re: the meaning of worthy  in this context, so...

an example to help explain:

Pete Plastic & the Chuckups, a pre-punk band from Hastings - not even a local, musical or cultural phenomenon. Not worthy of a biopic.

The Beatles a rock n roll, pop, psychedelic etc band from Liverpool - a worldwide musical and cultural phenomenon. Worthy of a biopic.

😉

8 minutes ago, Cato said:

Just when you think films can't possibly get any longer someone comes along and decides to make 4 full length films on the same subject.

 

 

Yeah, as I said in my original post - I think Mendes has got his work cut out if he's going to avoid repetition.

1 hour ago, ahpook said:

There's no need for more 'Beatles' in the world if you ask me.

 

It's over.

Initially, I thought, "Oh dear!" when I first heard about it, then it occured to me that there hasn't been anything remotely like an official/endorsed biopic of the moptops.

I usually avoid biopics - unfortunately, I couldn't avoid the Queen flick as my son was a fan. I like the music, but Jeez, I thought Bohemian Rhapsody was awful.

If Queen and Elton are worthy of biopics, then surely, there's no question The Beatles are more than worthy.

It's been announced that Sam Mendes will direct 4 Beatles biopics, each movie from the viewpoint of each Beatle.
There are few details, other than Mendes has been granted full rights to the story and music. Expected release in 2027, with no aspect of their lives off limits.

As a huge Beatles fan I will look forward to this. It will be interesting to see how Mendes deals with the issue of repetition, as the four of them were in the same Beatles bubble.
How much Paul and Ringo will be involved in the film remains to be seen. Good to know that nothing (allegedly) will be out of bounds, so hopefully, it won't be a sanitised account.

First off - I'm not really a believer in alternative medicines/therapies etc, but, whatever works... works!

About 10 years ago I started to get niggly twinges in my fingers that were gradually getting worse. A bit of online research pointed to the start of Arthritis.

Before going to the doctor I mentioned it to my sister-in-law, who is a nurse. She suggested trying Glucosamine Sulphate or Omega 3.

I bought 1000mg bottles of both (1 each daily). After 2 or 3 months there was definite improvement. 

For the last 10 years my fingers have been pain free. However, a couple of years ago, thinking that I was possibly wasting my money, I lapsed with the supplements - the twinges slowly returned. Needless to say, I was straight back to Holland and Barrett's. I'm now once again pain free.

It may well all be in my head, but, if it works, it works.

12 hours ago, Geek99 said:

I’m sorry …# heresyalert I just don’t think the Beatles were all that and all the descendant band were a bit meh…I’m not saying they were not musically talented, just more the sum of the parts than the whole 

 

order your tar and feathers now 

 

Are you a flat-Earther, perchance?

Without seeing exactly what you're doing, it's difficult to advise. Are you sure that your hand and fingers are in an appropriate position, and that you're plucking the string correctly? This is where a good teacher would sort you out in no time. I'm sure there are plenty of Youtube clips that will demonstrate good positioning and technique.

If you're confident that's not where the problem is, I would advise starting with a simple 1 octave Major scale across 3 strings to start with. I would strongly recommend the use of a metronome, there are many free in the app store. Start at a tempo that you can play the scale, or any cross string exercise, easily and accurately, then move the tempo up a notch or two. I guarantee that, after a few days, you'll see significant improvement. I can't stress enough the importance of using a metronome - not just for accurate timing, but also for motivation: You'll feel you're actually achieving something when you can monitor your improvement. Stick at it - it's worth the effort!

Edit: I should add - Don't only focus on the stuff that you struggle with, that frustrates you - do something that you enjoy: your favorite simple riffs, tunes, or just making a racket. It's not only about scales, exercises and hard work - You've got to have some fun too😉.

I have 2 TC RH750 amps.

I've owned Ampeg, Trace Elliot, Hartke and virtually every other "name" bass head out there. The RH750 is, by far, the best I've used. Strange that, alongside the RH450, it has been discontinued.