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Voted. A few interesting takes on the image. Some captured the picture more than others this month for me, but well done all.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1459027770' post='3013053'] Sorry, just it is a bit of an oddity, something very European about it, and not particularly well known over here. They've always paid big money and got top names to do it - I worked with a couple of acts that did it around the turn of the century and couldn't believe their luck with both the exposure and the fee [/quote] Sure is odd, and yes, most definitely very European.

Yep, I realised it wasn't the UK Proms. Just been watching some of the other shows. That Orchestra is great. So organic with the Disco tunes. Donna Summer http://youtu.be/jIMKidYql94

Just come across this. Chic (well Niles) with an Orchestra in 2007 at a Prom. The Orchestra are superb, and the Bassist does are very nice job. http://youtu.be/5eqXetqqvuc

Really good Horn writing, very catchy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhy2eLp_Ap8

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1459015274' post='3012916'] Thats the fella. Can't remember why i think he is linked to Heatwave too. Bit of googling to do. [/quote] Yep, he wrote and played Keys with Heatwave, although I think he stopped touring with them.

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1458999899' post='3012706'] We've only just got started. How about these guys? Didn't he go on and write most of the Michael Jackson stuff with Quincy Jones? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojaFHxonofw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojaFHxonofw[/url] [/quote] Sounds like you are talking about Rod Temperton. I can't see him on that video, unless he is lurking in the background. He is a white guy from Cleethorpes . He wrote six or seven tunes for QJ and MJ. Although he had a pretty impressive credit list with others as well. Top, top writer. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Temperton

[quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1458928207' post='3012227'] Dallas was played by Arni Egilsson [/quote] I think you might be thinking of the first season theme. Above was season three and a different session. I do believe there were several versions over the complete run.

And more....!! [size=4]"Cagney & Lacey" (1982). Again, that little busy bee Lee Sklar.[/size] http://youtu.be/6GthsX_ps4A Check out the players on "Moonlighting" http://youtu.be/ZXibq3cklbI Well, that YouTube Channel list should keep all you Theme Tune lovers busy for a while. I know it will me.

"LA Law". [size=4][color=#333333][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif] Lee Sklar on Bass.[/font][/color][/size] http://youtu.be/JmFCXFsbydk "Dallas" (Season 3). Some serious players in the Orchestra! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvJl6208rU

Doing Facebook rounds at the moment. A YouTube channel with Theme Tunes and who played on them. Quite a few on this list. Here is the channel. [url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7USgS7s7MTzOshd7xaPvNw"]https://www.youtube....7MTzOshd7xaPvNw[/url] [font=tahoma,geneva,sans-serif]It seems that the channel provider is updating the list and players regularly.[/font] "Chips" Abe Laborial on Bass. [media]http://youtu.be/k8o4dhgWE_M[/media] "Barney Miller".[size=4] [color=#333333][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif]Chuck Berghofer on Bass[/font][/color][/size] http://youtu.be/UtKMumF7N7Q

Yep, the early days of Disco had a variety of tempos. A breakdown of tempos and named styles here. http://www.discosavvy.com/diversesounds.html

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1458904313' post='3011978'] EW&F came up on a suggestion from Youtube when I looked for Tavares but I though this would make a nice addition: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pahij2ZMkMw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pahij2ZMkMw[/url] [/quote] Pay attention. I posted that a few posts back...lol.. But, then again, always worth another listen!

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1458900565' post='3011921'] Appropriate thread for you given you live in "Yo" ville. [/quote] http://youtu.be/4ebdhWKDe1A

I was lucky enough to play in bands doing six night 'Chicken in a Basket' club residencies during the 70/80's, so it was a great time to be playing Bass with all these Disco tunes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pahij2ZMkMw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxLCIsbmnUU

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1458788942' post='3010912'] Its a favorite J5 record. The horns are great. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvTrG-_NTU[/media] [/quote] Technically, when that was recorded they were called "The Jacksons". Not sure what the reason for the name change was. As with this track as well. http://youtu.be/bYPqZlhpbQo

They are all good!! http://youtu.be/fXmmWBzS-_o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imYJpr09IgQ

Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Luther Vandross, Far too many to mention really. Teddy Pendergrass had a stunning moving voice. [media]http://youtu.be/2HhV3Slqtvw[/media] And he could dig in when needed. Brilliant. http://youtu.be/kEhpKaJg3rs

If you are happy with your mix and want to get your volume up... There are a couple of excellent limiters that will do a great job (both free). Just use on your final stereo mix track. Vladg sound gets a lot of good reviews. https://vladgsound.wordpress.com/plugins/limiter6/ And so does Loud Max. http://loudmax.blogspot.co.uk

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1458639765' post='3009241'] [url="http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/essential-life-hacks-for-musicians/dents/"]And one for fans of the relic'd look[/url]. [/quote] Very funny!

Yes, very funny. The Trombone brain is good as well.

[quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1458493754' post='3008031'] I'll bet he is never without a woman at the end of the night though. [/quote] True...His mum goes everywhere with him .

A few days ago, I won an online competition and picked up this prize from Embertone.... If I get time (busy, so unlikely), I might give it a run in this month's writing challenge http://www.embertone.com/instruments/leonidbass.php [URL=http://s536.photobucket.com/user/lowdown1957/media/image.png.html][IMG]http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff330/lowdown1957/image.png[/IMG][/URL]

Someone has put together a list of various free Kontakt libraries on one site. A huge amount to try out and other formats and samples as well. http://earmonk.com/free-sample-libraries/

Neil Stubenhaus, very versatile, as most first call studio players usually are. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Stubenhaus Albums and singles played on. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/neil-stubenhaus-mn0000379683/credits