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[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1467879099' post='3086855'] Because it's hard enough finding one reliable keyboard player never mind 2 or 3? [/quote] Yer, but anyone can do it, you don't need a keyboard player, only a Keyboard or two. And a partner or two. They can just stand there with their left hand behind them and their right hand index finger triggering the arpeggiator.***

[quote name='troubadour' timestamp='1467834954' post='3086662'] [b]Esus4(b5)/A[/b] [/quote] . Some claim to hear a D# in there as well.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1467840583' post='3086711'] You posted a link to something.... Normally people post links to entries in the challenge. It was a quip. Once scrutinised under the lamp of bad taste and the hue of shamelessness has been cast, it would appear that the humour is somewhat..... Lost. Forgive me. Let's move on. [/quote] No problem from me, and certainly no shame cast. Humour wasn't lost either, I just found it to be a crap joke.

Very first chord in the Pink Panther Theme. Name that chord. Don't try Googling, it will get you nowhere. http://youtu.be/9OPc7MRm4Y8

[quote name='zbd1960' timestamp='1467755884' post='3086037'] My favourite though is Erich Korngold - he wrote the music for the classic Errol Flynn films (e.g. The Sea Hawk (1940), Robin Hood etc). There maybe some relationship between Korngold's music and that of ... [url="https://youtu.be/V47enEvsafQ"]https://youtu.be/V47enEvsafQ[/url] (this is one example, there are others). Here's The Sea Hawk (played this last month) see what you think [url="https://youtu.be/C-RPzAbW7No"]https://youtu.be/C-RPzAbW7No[/url] [/quote] Haha. Yes, the (terrific) now classic Korngold scores, along with Steiner/Newman are considered the originators of the Cinematic scores. Without doubt, JW was influenced by them, along with the great Symphonies of course. Those type of scores started to vanish from the big screen, but JW at that time really did bring 'Epic' back to life and then others followed on etc. The two eg's you posted, to me, we're always little bit too close for comfort There is a good Podcast over at iTunes. 'The Man a Who Changed Movie Scores Forever' - Erich Korngold. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/explore-the-symphony/id264655083?mt=2&i=367370936

[quote name='zbd1960' timestamp='1467749965' post='3085964'] I've played the original full orchestral suite a couple of times in recent months in concert - the fugue is fiendish. The two excerpts I've pinned are from the full orchestral edition - cello part [/quote] Are you talking about the Shark Cage Fugue? If so, yes a right handful. The concerts sound like fun. All Williams material? Or mixed film? If you like John Williams material, there is a great web site with a ton of info on his scores. (You more than likely know the place, but if not). http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/forum/17-john-williams/

[quote name='phil.c60' timestamp='1467748684' post='3085950'] Collage? A bit of a sticky time for you perhaps? [/quote] Haha, I suppose It was all Arty and Party back then. Now fixed.

[quote name='zbd1960' timestamp='1467745377' post='3085883'] Having played this, it's 2 notes... with the odd third one... [/quote] I think Pete is talking about the very recognisable first bar of 'E' before the motif/theme starts. Full score here. https://musescore.com/user/7789886/scores/2076011 Condensed Piano score. https://musescore.com/user/282671/scores/1030571 Although not my arrangements above, I did study the score at college years ago, so I am, as my wife puts it 'A complete anal a*se*ole' when it comes to the score. And of course this. (it does change key when it pops up during the film - F/F# if I remember correctly) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8i-pSVMaQ&index=44&list=PLTgVuOBoqUH6pgLqV_N7UrCgz_jUVEYBm

[quote name='BlackPrecision' timestamp='1467737707' post='3085789'] [b] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI"]Beethoven's 5th[/url][/b] [/quote] 5th Symphony T-Shirt fail. [url=https://postimg.org/image/ha160xxer/][/url]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1467730863' post='3085708'] Most people could recognise jaws from the note and note length of the first note, I'll name it in one! [/quote] It's funny how they can recognise it, yet sing it using a tone interval. Bizarre....

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1467567630' post='3084601'] Wow, that's sad to hear [/quote] I found it spooky that I had just been reading that article earlier, then noticed your picture. (The article was trending on Twitter). I suppose it can add another dimension for ideas. It certainly looks like an interesting place.

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1467668811' post='3085304'] Is this your entry??? [/quote] ?

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1467623050' post='3084853'] Don't agree with number 1. It may apply if your aim is to play in a chart band, or metal band. For most pro musicians who are out gigging, teaching etc, the opposite applies, just being able to slot into whatever gig they're offered. [/quote] Agree. Other than that, mostly sensible advise. But, these articles are always aimed at folks who want to live the dream with record deals etc. There are other options out there for the pro musician as well. Freelancing-Touring/Orchestral/Pit work etc. Other areas of your career and what is needed as a working musician then have to be taken into consideration as well.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1467477024' post='3084006'] Here's some background on the photo that may help with inspiration. I took this one back in 2009. I'd just hiked the Inca Trail in Peru and had arrived at Machu Picchu. I was standing on the terraces looking around shortly after dawn and managed to tear my eyes away from the splendour of the city. So this is the view from Machu Picchu, looking over the Urubamba Valley. The Incas chose this spot for their city partly for the view. So this is what happens if you turn away from what everyone's focusing on and dip into some peace, calm and beauty. I thought we could do with this after the events of the last week or so. And please, no bagpipes! [/quote] Wow, I have just been reading about a German tourist who fell and died there last Wednesday. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/german-tourist-plunges-death-while-posing-photo-machu-picchu-n602941

This is swamping Facebook at the moment. The last few seconds near the end is very funny.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1467043059' post='3080719'] Yep, I'm not a Cubaser but I was going to ask if they do a cut-down version! Do you want to use third-party plugins? I know some of the (otherwise dandy) "entry-level" versions of the big DAWs don't support third-party plugins (but most have an excellent array of stock plug-ins). [/quote] Just found out that you CAN use third party VST's etc. Steinberg just released three teaser videos for 'Elements'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmTts5PF7KI&list=PLcZ1vtdmuI2NBZceqzODSjxVLs1z1faJE&index=1

Blimey, Paul. That is sad, people remembering what they have posted on Basschat. Sorry mate, ignore me and carry on.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1467043059' post='3080719'] Yep, I'm not a Cubaser but I was going to ask if they do a cut-down version! Do you want to use third-party plugins? I know some of the (otherwise dandy) "entry-level" versions of the big DAWs don't support third-party plugins (but most have an excellent array of stock plug-ins). [/quote] Only use the full version, so not totally sure. But, I seem to remember reading on the Steiny Forum that 3rd party VST's and VSTI's are supported.

If you still fancy Cubase, why not try 'Elements', the cut down version. Still, very, very usable, with a reasonable amount of Instruments and FX. You don't need a USB dongle either. http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/line_up/cubase_elements_8.html Better still - The fully working Trial version can be used for 30 days without any registration.

Voted - Well done all.

You will be knocked out with the standard of the musicians and bar bands around the areas mentioned. They make our Dog and Duck bands sound like...well....erm... Donald Duck Bands..

[quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1466514043' post='3076374'] There are a few cowboy stores in Nashville. Worth a visit and, in that location, they actually look OK. DO NOT BE TEMPTED - not in the UK! hahaha [/quote] Yes, both myself and the wife got kitted out with boots in Nashville. On our trips over the pond, they tend to make a regular appearance. Not so much here (UK).

How do you feel about Cowboy Boots ?

Full version works well on my iPad Air (Safari). But then again, the screen size is just under 10 inches.