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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1474969297' post='3141847'] Learning grammar. [/quote] What's a C between friends?

Well, you should have been practicing like this lad...... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_z6XSkifGI[/media]

The wonderful voice of Melba Moore, with the great Van MaCoy Orchestration and arrangement. Sadly he didn't see out the 70's, he was a terrific talent and right in the thick of the golden days of this style of music. Has all the ingredients, even some Clavinet, with a dollop of Xylo, Glock and Pizz strings hidden away. http://youtu.be/Ag8-rVxE5tc

There seems to be several musicians in and out of his band(s) during the mid to late 70's. But a Bassist keeps popping up under the surname of 'Howard' or 'Haward' who was possibly the same guy wrongly named? [u][i]Johnny Guitar Watson And The Watsonian Institute: [/i][/u] Tom Roberson - Trumpet Peter Martin - Trumpet Paul Dunmall - Sax [b]Robert Haward - Bass [/b] Emry Thomas - Drums Gib Noble - Keyboards [u][i]Funk Band lead by Johnny Guitar Watson who's members are: [/i][/u] Emry "Elegant E.T." Thomas - Drums, percussion, vocals Tommy "Slide" Roberson - Trombone, percussion, bass [b]Bobby "Bumble Bee" Howard - Bass, vocals [/b] Gip "Pretty Playin" Noble - Fender rhodes, clavinet, synthesizer, vocals EDIT: Looks like 'Howard' https://www.discogs.com/artist/719994-Bobby-Howard Of course, all my info might just be utter rubbish, if so....carry on.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1474613459' post='3139175'] But there again all the musical styles coming out of Jamaica that developed into Reggae (ska blubeat highlife etc) were around all over in the UK long before Marley. Even whitey was doing the do. [/quote] Yes, of course. Just that someone above posted that [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It was probably Marley's work that brought reggae to the UK.[/font][/color]

Some session footage and interview with John Williams on the writing of ET. (Bike scene). Just about one of the most iconic cues ever written., with Orchestral film music at it''s best. John Williams is an absolute genius. http://youtu.be/Nx7NiJHIlGs

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1474456498' post='3138126'] As the question is; who had the biggest and most enduring impact, there really is only one answer. While Bob Marley wrote some good songs, he wasn't as influential on other artists as Smokie Robinson, Bob Dylan or Paul and John and his band (while making good records) didn't change much in the industry. On the other hand The Beatles instigated many of the changes seen subsequently in every aspect of the music business; the writing of songs, band management, the recording industry, publicity and merchandising, so enduring is a very good way of describing the impact the Beatles are still making. Anyone who says The Beatles was just another band (as someone did here last year) hasn't done the required homework. [/quote] Agreed. Although the funny thing is, go to any beach resort in the world and you will hear Marley tunes more than Beatles tunes, and certainly see more Marley/Rasta T-shirts with him surrounded by Marijuana plant leaves, than the Mop Tops in their tight suits.

Both have a very big place in history. Reggae was pretty strong in clubs in this country before Bob Marley came along. Trojan records were trotting out Records in a big way, although it was all very commercial. Was it real hardcore ? Not really. But it certainly introduced folks to Reggae.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1474387904' post='3137599'] +1 for the Erises (Erii?) [/quote]

A very nice player, acoustic and electric. The second video has some Ebow work and looping half way through. It sounds very lyrical and Duduk like. Great intonation and lovely feel for music. http://youtu.be/HSMpPyq28k4 http://youtu.be/lSbD2F-N_yk

I think the arranger was on drugs. Everyone certainly gets a work out on this track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SdyaoumOM

Every now and then, a real smooth track would make it into the clubs. Boz Scaggs. Ingredients: Cool girl backing Vox, 'Hustle' flute line and the Bass lifts in the middle and chorus sections. Oh, and Jeff Porcaro on Drums.....lovely Jubbly. http://youtu.be/65EoK4OelZU

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]100 squeakers ?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Why is everyone assuming one squeaker equals a pound? [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you can go up another 40/50 pounds, Presonus Eris E4.5 are a great buy.[/font][/color] https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/studio-monitor/presonus-eris-e4-5-active-studio-monitor-set-of-2?gclid=Cj0KEQjw0_O-BRCfjsCw25CYzYoBEiQAqO9BDL-tXmHfvxuoKbXnF5jOFIGHV5ZZw1ma1WJKxhp15-AaAnsZ8P8HAQ https://www.gak.co.uk/en/presonus-eris-45-powered-studio-monitors-pair/99126?gclid=Cj0KEQjw0_O-BRCfjsCw25CYzYoBEiQAqO9BDB0PdWe4Jk_nraZRU3JmrJXG742nrXM_UCrIPx0z9ZYaAu3V8P8HAQ Plenty of good Reviews about. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/presonus-eris-4.5-high-definition-2-way-4.5-nearfield-studio-monitor-pair http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ErisE4.5/reviews

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1473977748' post='3134744'] I've got bohemian rhapsody coursing through me, it's on repeat..... Over and over and over. "Mama....." It leads into Jon lennons "mother" and then back to "nothing really matters" while JP dances around my head splashing and thrashing the place. WTF IS GOING ON??? I think it's safe to say I probably won't be putting an entry forward this month. [/quote] All you need is a bridge, some beats, round and round at the end. Job done.

Nice little fifteen minute video regarding 'Temp tracks'. http://youtu.be/UcXsH88XlKM

Studio One (full version), is by far the easiest DAW out there. Everything is just drag and drop:) The free version is very restricted though. You can't use 3rd party VST's and VSTI's, only the limited included instruments. And there aren't many, but sure for beginners, usable. A great site here with tutorial videos for Studio One. http://www.studio-one.expert And the official site videos. http://www.presonus.com/videos/player

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1473710615' post='3132515'] I've got mine down now pretty much. I just need to listen to it on various systems to make sure the eq and whatnot are all hunky dory and I'll be good to go. On this one I've been using my Maschine Mk II within Reaper to see how it fares. It's not too bad although there could be improvements. I have to set its track to be armed for recording otherwise there'll be huge lag. Arming it sorts that out but it does record a blank midi track in Reaper. Not a problem really, more of a niggle. I also discovered that it can output the midi for an entire group into separate tracks (16 at a time) with each track automatically set to a channel. That would be a good way to compose beats in Maschine and export them to Abbey Road drums in Kontakt or to EZDrummer. [/quote] A new version of Kontakt out now (v5.6). Much sleeker, smoother and quick load is......well .....quicker It also organises all your non library libraries and files much better (again from the browser and quick load). Also some updates for their (and 3rd party) libraries. The new download (native access) manager is very quick and works very well. Good show all round from NI.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1473692559' post='3132307'] 60s and early 70s were the halcyon days. Most of the working bands in my area were doing USAF bases in east anglia and cleaning up.| At the time the base polis were pretty lax about who got to shop in the PX as well, I often made more off the cigars, cigarettes and booze I bought than off the admittedly pretty good money we earnt. Sadly it is all pretty much gone these days. Also used to do a tank proving ground in the West Country a few years back. Always fuN! [/quote] Back then, Mildenhall and Lakenheath...Lordy, used to get some great deals in the PX at those places. A big introduction to Burgers, Pizzas and woman in uniforms as well.

'Volare' for the Italians, they love it. Even in English! The Gypsy Kings do a great version.

I used to do quite a few of them. Both in the UK and Europe. Also US bases here and in Germany, one complete with chicken wire around the stage. In nearly every gig or tour I did, they were booked mostly through agents. I later went on to do the CSE tours for quite a while, these were all over the World, and those gigs we would be backing turns on a production show as a side band. CSE was booked through a musical fixer from a pool of around twenty five musicians, so yes, very difficult to get involved with. I think there is another Basschatter who did sound and/or lights on them. You tend to get looked after very well, social wise. I have been in Helicopters, aboard ships, up mountains in the Falklands, beaches in Belize, war zones in the Middle East, bandit country in NI during the troubles. It ain't easy being a musician. Things are very different these days, as said above, a lot of these military gigs are booked from the entertainment secretary in charge of mess entertainment. Why not just get a list of the establishments and Mail shot? Or, get a list together of all agents up and down the country, email them and ask if they book military gigs? Good luck, it is entertaining to say the least.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1473607842' post='3131585'] I think this may be the key to this stuff sounding great all these years on - arrangements. Possibly the last popular music style where arrangements were a crucial part of the music, and what, to a certain extent, is missing in later dance music. [/quote] Yep, good points. One more from me (from that MFSB era}, then I will move on...Promise.. Great Bass on this. http://youtu.be/aiX-BE9uyVg

[quote name='ians' timestamp='1473587548' post='3131338'] Its all in the writing...just love the way the arrangement flows in the second tune. Rare to hear P soup on the hi hat so loud against flowing strings..fantastic arrangement, guy was very talented indeed. [/quote] Yes. Even the time signature changes in that tune seem natural. Barry didn't want the beautiful young ladies on the Disco dance floor tripping over their hand bags.

It's really hard to find original Barry White tunes on 'Da Tube', that are not some Rapper and his 'beats' destroying the vibe. I didn't realise how much stuff he had written. He also produced, arranged and conducted on a lot of the MFSB material with his 'Love Unlimited' Orchestra. Some talented character, that's for sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3eOuK_-c34 http://youtu.be/sDgbBjeMy90

Need some Barry White and those sexy lush arrangements. [media]http://youtu.be/IEN7A5VDTMg[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/laWIZvdP8W0[/media]

I always found this Joe Tex tune interesting. Although the Bass lines are pretty simple and repetitive, I like the way the Bassist makes small changes to the sections to break it up a bit. http://youtu.be/wG9z61JaAtE