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[quote name='odyseus' timestamp='1421167055' post='2657939'] Hi Chaps I've looked at a few of Scott Devines free videos but I was wondering if anyone has signed up to the Academy and taken the Begineers Bass Course??? Is it truly from scratch? Or are there better alternatives?? cheers John [/quote] John - welcome to BC. I'm fully paid up on SBL. It does go right from the beginning, and if you put the time in you'll find it valuable. It's probably the best out there if you're starting from scratch. VideoBassLessons has some great jazz / advanced material. Some people prefer Janek's more succinct style. Worth saying nothing beats a real live 1 on 1 teacher.

Great seeing the Warwick CS making those, the cut from the pristine sprayed version to the relic (!). Pretty hideous end product but guess he's got the gigs to back it up

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1420593676' post='2651198'] Saw them last year on a heritage act triple bill with Go West and Hue and Cry. [/quote] ..and tieing these together, Pino played on that Go West album. He gets about..

[quote name='Misdee' timestamp='1420569531' post='2650774'] I don't know anything about Tony Jones, but the bass on that track was played by Pino Paladino, so it's not surprising that it's rather good. [/quote] Misdee thank you! Had no idea he'd done stuff with them. Makes sense though, another great 80's session from Pino

Beautiful finish. Spectors seem addictive!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1420481566' post='2649830'] If I'm using round wounds, then I use D'Addario nickel strings, sound really nice, and feel nice too. [/quote] +1. I've swapped from DRs to these, great strings

I've always had a soft spot for the bass playing on The Christians - 'Words' Syrupy 80's blue eyed soul, but great songwriting and the fretless tone and line is beautiful. Can't find anything online (he's competiting for airspace with Sister Sledge bassist Tony TNT Jones AND Christian theologist Tony Jones) Does anyone know anything about The Christians bassist Tony Jones? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcDJNElrl4

Great song and nicely done, looks satisfying to play. Always loved that bridge around 2m30 There's been a lot of love for Ozrics on here recently, and you're right, seldom covered. You should do another!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1420294886' post='2647667'] I just followed the link in the OP..so thought that was the song we were talking about..?? [/quote] JT I'll get my coat. You're right. I saw the Partridge vid under the OP and my cheese & port Christmas brain jumped straight in. (Cuddly Toy is a better song though..)

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1420292466' post='2647597'] I'd use this as a template [url="http://www.e-chords.com/chords/roachford/only-to-be-with-you"]http://www.e-chords....-to-be-with-you[/url] [/quote] Not sure that's the right song..

Had to learn this recently for a friend's party. There's no tab anywhere, but there are lots of YouTube bass covers. This one was useful and depending your orientation, pretty cute http://youtu.be/yG9K9Bm3weE

Agree with the points above - learn one really well and it becomes second nature. However I totally buy into the 'happy accident' as a key part of creative production, and you could be having more of these experimenting with a new DAW. Personally the best injection I get for enhancing the musical process always comes from recording and manipulating analogue instruments, whatever they may be. Breaking away from the wretched midi keyboard..

I need to find a friend who will buy me guitars! What a great gift

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1420223721' post='2646913'] Learned: that I'm never again going to play in anything loud enough to need drums. Still reeling from NYE gig, and I'm just fed up with so much volume. And with lousy drummers, come to that...In fact, while typing this, I've decided to scrap the idea of an extension cab for my combo. Too loud........ [/quote] Surely earplugs? Good ones? (for Volume, not lousy drummers, nothing can cure them )

NWR and rest of the Blockheads turned up at the end of Charlie Brooker's show as well. 'Reasons to be Fearful' from 55m30 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04w7ytd/charlie-brookers-2014-wipe

Yes it's pretty poor, the drummer as well, dreadful. Saw them both just two weeks ago on NWR's solo tour, Wilco came on for a few at the end - they were excellent then (with Asaf Sirkis drumming..)

GSG that's a beauty. Am I alone in enjoying the new bass SMELL you get with a Fender? Open that hardcase and inhale.

Pink Floyd - Young Lust. Not even a big fan of the band, but it's great simple line you can play around with, in your pants

thats great. You look very relaxed with it. Loved the trifle interlude.

Best way to buy - spontaneous, and on feel. Great work, happy NBD!

Billy Idol - Flesh for Fantasy, and Bowie - Sound & Vision (always wanted to play that line)

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1419262321' post='2638109'] I seem to find myself mildly in love with the blonde dancer during Get Lucky around 5:45. That is all, great sounding band though. Si [/quote] Whenever the set needs a lift, bring on the daisy dukes! Great band. And nice to see an appreciative crowd, you see so many showreels filmed in empty venues. It reminds me of those 'made for TV' gigs Gary Crowley used to host on C4.

Rich name and shame. Help any other BC'ers who might fall foul.

Very sad news RIP