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[quote name='kusee pee' timestamp='1490814610' post='3268313'] I think this is truly beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM4glPisJo4&feature=youtu.be [/quote] Yes, that is something very special. There have been quite a few versions of this tune (from some real heavy weights as well). None of them hit the spot like Roberta's version (IMO of course).

Stevie struggling a bit vocally (he was alright on the night, I promise), but, the Rhythm section ain't bad. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkjwRSdprpI&feature=share[/media]

Decoy was a great album, then there was the period before, when Marcus Miller and Mike Stern were involved. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsAILaBE_Q&list=PLTgVuOBoqUH58khoqErQHnyr1Ijic4YtH&index=33[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmWA2WggzNw[/media]

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1490636675' post='3266689'] Gene Chandler - Does she have a friend for me , never leaves the root in 1/4s but its so soulful and teases like its gonna do fill but doesn't [/quote] Forgot about this number, it's such a groovy tune. It is mentioned by a YouTube poster, but worth another mention, the girl backup vocals are real class.

[quote name='lee650' timestamp='1490630834' post='3266629'] I wore that album (you're Under Arrest) out in my youth!! Loved Darryl Jones's playing on it 😁 [/quote] Haha, me too. I saw that band at the Festival Hall playing the Album (early 80's). Miles and Co were on fire that night. Serious gig.

Billie Jean.

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]J S Bach: Air on the G string (could be considered [i]ground [/i]breaking Bass).[/color][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Now, there are more notes used than mentioned in some of the tunes above, but, they ain't all in one bar. [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Gary Brooker and his writing pals liked the Bass line. [/font][/color]

Yes, quality. Interview with John McLaughlin, talking about working with Miles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg8hNhao10Y

Excellent writers, both of them. I particularly like Nick Kershaw, who had a very keen ear for writing a Melody.

Seems as good a place as any to post this. Terrific Live version of 'Brazilian Love Affair'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BFCtoWlrvE

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1490147986' post='3262685'] As promised, here is my transcription of the unison line: [attachment=241304:A Remark You Made.png] *Diamond shape note heads indicate artificial harmonics [/quote] Thanks for that. I have just had a good listen and yes, you are correct. Some double tracking going on as well (unless it's a Bass Synth). In the second bar of your chart, there are some long root and inversion Bass notes that enter (Gmi7 onwards...) Also, did you catch the sneaky (9th) Bb harmonic on the second beat of the third bar ? Things I haven't really noticed before. [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1490167496' post='3262700'] I posted the whole transcription here seven years ago. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/83558-a-remark-you-made/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] [/quote] You just cleared up a mystery in my household. My older boy started to learn this Weather Report tune a few weeks ago. He was using this/your chart for a guide. I hadn't a clue were the PDF came from. Now I know. A seven year old download !!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1490176702' post='3262804'] I hate these thread titles!! I automatically assume that the person referred to has died! [/quote] You might want to sit down. I have some bad news. George passed away in 2013. Yeah, a great track.

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1490119349' post='3262364'] They don't sound like harmonics on the studio version. I'd be very surprised if he didn't play with tunings a lot. I know he did it for Portrait of Tracy. [/quote] Haha....you beat me to it.

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1490114593' post='3262293'] Hi Eric, I'm guessing you mean the unison line with the saxophone? The notes higher than the Eb are played as artificial harmonics, you can see it in great detail in the clip below: http://youtu.be/F02mBkBoMQw?t=1m42s By the way, no bends - all articulations are either slides or hammer ons. [/quote] I just to listened to the live version you posted. It's slightly different from the studio version? On the studio version he doesn't play the unison harmonics line after he hits that top Eb. Well, he does play a long harmonic, with a pizz Eb (x2) underneath. Unless I am hearing it wrong (on my iPad), then my apologies, and carry on... (I am drivelling on about the first unison section, at around 02:00).

I thought the top note was an Eb? Accessible on any 34" Fender, so no need for an Octave Pedal. It's been a long time since I played this, but I don't seem to remember running out of frets or lines on my Fender Jazz Bass. Just been having a listen. Apart from the lovely playing from a Jaco, I forgot what a terrific solo it was from Wayne Shorter. It's funny how you miss things over the years. Just noticed the harmony line that Jaco plays along with his Melody at 04:22. http://youtu.be/boNCY0Ai44M

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1489965151' post='3261192'] No Particular Place To Go. . . . played today as the encore. I loved every second. Also this week sees the 50th anniversary of Purple Haze. So we played Fire. Close enough! [/quote] What, No 'White Cliffs Of Dover' ? The Dame is 100 Today...

Do these two by Frank Z count ? Totally out there ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSdkPMc7aEo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpNn1nht0_8

Yeah, he is great. I like the duo he did with Gilson Peranzzetta. Actually, that was the first time I heard him. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx3Xn4gkv_g[/media]

Roll Over, Beethoven. Another great is on the way. I guess, at some point in our gigging lives, we have all played a Chuck Berry song. Which is quite remarkable. R.I.P.

Always willing to listen to anything associated with JP. One of my favourite musicians. This is lovely. Very well played, Ben.

[quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1489834316' post='3260166'] A high heart rate alone is not necessarily a good thing. Stress can do much the same thing. [/quote] He was playing 'The Birdie Song' at the time.So yes, it was more than likely stress.

Andrew really does know his movies... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGHNwk8eiQ

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1489659574' post='3258675'] Big King Louis and the Barockettes, playing a selection of French 17th century rock and roll ditties. [/quote] Remember them well. Also, don't forget 'Vivaldi and his Venetian Swingers'. They were real Baroque & Roll.... Back then they used to throw their Cart Keys onto the table.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1489595836' post='3258263'] Baroque I always forget which came first: Rococobilly or Baroqueabilly. [/quote]

It's down to you. Always come in on time - Never late. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-1KtSOwLXE&feature=share