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[quote name='julesb' timestamp='1484859826' post='3219251'] IMO, Larry klein butchered, and I really mean butchered so much of this stuff, which you can witness on youtube, in the tour which came to wembley in the early eighties. [/quote] I wonder if that was the reason for them getting divorced? Not much to dislike from Joni really. I particularly liked the stuff with Vince Mendoza. His arranging was terrific. Interesting that Larry Klein Co-Produced that 'Both Sides Now Album'. A master class in arranging. http://youtu.be/l18Nc_iOmyI

A few Ethnic Instruments for Kontakt (and EXS24). Actually, they are Korean Instruments and sound very good. The sound quality is very good...And best of all, Free. http://en.catsnu.com/Project/GugakVSTi.aspx

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1484764011' post='3218263'] Total sledgehammer..... same for mazurka and polka! (Yes, I have had a somewhat varied musical career, Cynthia.) [/quote] You really DID have to be there, and indulge yourself in Jimmy Lally. http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/columnists/miles-kington/miles-kington-dance-band-days-of-a-teenage-trombonist-516497.html

[quote name='julesb' timestamp='1484741830' post='3217945'] I love Mingus by Joni Mitchell[/quote] Just been listening to that this morning. Wonderful stuff with great playing all round. Jaco on top form.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1484736796' post='3217869'] I'm sure there are a lot of people who go to this show and would appreciate 20% off. Out of all the crap that lands in my inbox every day I don't begrudge Basschat 1 email every blue moon. [/quote] Yes, agreed Plus it is a Bass site with a once in a 'Blue Moon' email regarding something Bass related. Ped wasn't try to push Dutch Clogs or Morris Dancing attire. But, for others, I do understand that they would like the option.

[quote name='Yank' timestamp='1484732603' post='3217807'] Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. [/quote] Blimey. If you think that is insulting, you need to go out more. By Basschat standards, that is real tame. Mother Teresa could learn a thing or two from you, in the Art of being polite.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1484707347' post='3217715'] Climbing back on board with a 'light-weight' contender this month; I give you ... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/hobo-solo"]Hobo Solo ...[/url] Enjoy... [/quote] Excellent stuff. Hope you are feeling better.

Yes, that video is great. She is one of my favourite singers. Everything about her is class. Apart from the great intonation and phrasing, she has a lovely tone to her voice. The band in the video are rocking as well.

Haha...easy for me. The Sex Pistols and their load of ol' Gollox.

That's only just turned up on YouTube, I was looking for that early last year. Great album. I wanted to buy that album when it was first released, but it was only on a Japanese import at the time, and cost a fortune.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1484594972' post='3216681'] All of the above, but my fave is this live sesh in Bremen, Germany 1974. Paul Jackson in particular is killin it here.. [media]http://youtu.be/GAlejqkd-gg[/media] [/quote] Just listened to the first five minutes or so - That sounds great. Will watch the whole thing later tonight, when everyone has gone to bed....

^^^ Viennese Waltz, now that's what you call a real 'One'.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1484588788' post='3216573'] P.S. No obviously defined ONE in that delightful rendition of the Jacksons tune???? Really???? Listen to some Argentine tango music. [/quote] Yer, sorry, I meant on the Bass pattern(s). Like I said, around 03:00, the pattern is anticipating 'One'. I toured around Europe for a while, playing Authentic Argentine Tango. Apart from being an education from the guys I was working with, it was terrific fun musically. It don't get anymore 'One' than that.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1484566467' post='3216315'] [i][b]It would discourage newcomers to writing and recording, the very group that this forum actively seeks to support.[/b][/i] [/quote] An excellent Point, Paul. I too have seen this attempted on another site. The only way this sort of thing remotely works is; To leave "Savage" criticism, you must also post up a track yourself. The thread/forum then suddenly becomes like a morgue. Those Savages then become like pussy cats. Nobody in sight and I wonder why.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1484566197' post='3216311'] 99% of my funky ideas don't feature "the one" and when I realised this after watching JB and Bootsy talk about it, I started to question whether my ideas were actually funky at all. I guess the whole idea of "the one" is pretty specific to those people and there's no need to take it so seriously [/quote] Nothing to question really, from your point of view. Although James Brown is associated with a lot of (downbeat) 'One' on every bar (his sort of funk trademark) it's not definitive. Funk music has a lot of syncopation (or can have), 'One' is just the anchor point, after a one bar/two bar phrase/riff/motif etc. (all IMHO of course). Certain Latin/Cuban styles don't sit well with straight/rock players, because of the heavy, natural syncopation and lack of a strong 'One' The middle of this (03:00) is a great example. (Some terrific Bass playing). [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNO7AduUp-8&index=4&list=PLTgVuOBoqUH4MAROq_4U1-rXo-9UcNnNj[/media]

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1484314613' post='3214596'] I was going to say something, but I retract my statement. I am rubbish at musical theory.... Are we sure this is in 4/4???? Might explain why the 1 feels out [/quote] It sounds like it is in 4/4 to me (during the head, snare is playing on two and on four). Just that the first beat of the bar (One) is anticipated/pushed, with the last 16th/semi quaver of beat four of the previous bar. My take on it, anyway.

Yes, you are right about the examples. A bit foggy, but at the end of the day, most of them seem to be 'happening', with some serious rhythm sections and top line players, not to mention great pocket playing. So, that will do for me... I suppose for me, I tend to like tunes and changes, rather than humping about on a couple of chords. Not to say. I don't like listening to the likes of the Meters etc, I do, very much. There have been some tracks posted I have enjoyed and not heard before. So, not really going to turn my nose up at a bit of music genre bending.

http://youtu.be/I7SloVbbzZc

[quote name='el-gnomo' timestamp='1484330976' post='3214815'] I love pretty much everything he's done, but as nobody has mentioned it yet, I think his soundtrack for the film Blow Up is fantastic. It also includes his most recognisable tune, well, sort of..... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmqRTtSDzCQ[/media] [/quote] Yes, very catchy with some serious players on that track. His score on "Death Wish" was pretty hip at the time as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PozTnnkwZ5g

'The One' can be any note, root, Ist/2nd Inversion etc... But it's dead on beat one of the bar, not two or three, or four for that matter. I thought It was as simple as that. Unless we are talking about some Reggae, or even Ska patterns....Where you can have a 'One Drop'....

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1484307122' post='3214507'] I believe the OP is referring to the 'and' of the 4. [/quote] Or the last 16th note/semi quaver of beat four.

Anyone remember this one ? The Simon Park Orchestra. A number one and also the TV theme for 'Van Der Valk'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvesdlGe-EI

Yes, this is awful. I read on Facebook that they both had operations last night (quite serious), but are responding.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1484252857' post='3214112'] No, not for me, but so many Bacharach & David songs where I can pick out all the string, horn and backing vocal arrangements. Odd one I know! [/quote] Not odd for me. I am pretty much the same. Writing and arranging of the highest order. There is one album for me - The Nightfly, Donald Fagen. I didn't realise I did, but my oldest son is transcribing some tunes from it and I ended up helping him out (and getting on his nerves).

Check out this cover of 'After The Love Has Gone'... Never heard of this singer before (Brian Mcknight). David Foster on Piano, Nate East on Bass, John Robinson on kit. Really nice singing and a Heavyweight band. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xkYiGpTXrc[/media] Also 'Morning'.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xkYiGpTXrc[/media]