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Je t'aime is one of those recordings/sessions when things seem blurred with musicians who were active on the scene back then (and quite often the case with those historic sessions...). I've just found the three page 'TalkBass' thread where Dave Richmond pops up and explains a few things. Serge Gainsbourg - that Je t'aime bass sound (Again) | TalkBass.com

Yeah, indeed, a sad loss. Only 51 as well... I did mention his passing in the 'Off Topic' forum.

Latvian Bassist Whatever.

Yes, sorry maybe on Je t'aime. And now you mention it, I think he popped up on TalkBass two or three years ago and said it was him. It's defiantly Russ on the other two. EDIT: Mind you, I seem to remember getting the info from you about Je t'aime. I think we are all getting too old for this stat stuff.

Yes, a good instrumental with the unmistakable style and sound of Russ Stableford on Bass Guitar. (Je t'aime and Everlasting Love are other Bass credits of his as well). A bit of trivia...Zack Laurence arranged the track and played Piano on it...replacing Elton John's Piano.

Hopefully, Transport for London will start some immediate, mass strikes.

Anything but a Blues in G minor. The OP started with that and it hasn't gone down well with the natives. So whatever you do, make sure you sing them something they know..!!

Now we've got that sorted...it's all down to 'The Tickled Trout' and the beers are on you.!!

Agreed...and, It may be a longer journey, but it might be worth the OP looking for a like minded band/bunch of musicians who feel equally frustrated and like to open up their playing with something more challenging.

Some pretty cool Blues from the WDR Big Band....😎

Sorry, I was just generalising. It wasn't aimed at anyone in particular. 👍

I suppose the obvious reason for turning any fretless players down would be tuning. Unless you are looking for a specific sound, of course (twangy plectrum with lots of attack etc...). When a Bassist turns up and whips out his 34 incher with no staples on the fretboard and starts playing, is it possible, the band members (one of them, some of them, all of them) are hearing something in the intonation that don't like? It's the same as with any instrument (or vocalist). If there are intonation problems going on, it's not a nice musical experience and usually ends with a polite no-no or eventually, a P45.

Ronnie Verrell....great drummer..! ** 😁

It seems people are starting to get to grips with the App. Have a quick listen to the second track (We've Only Just begun).) 'We've Only Just Begun'

Over at VI Control there is a thread with tips and stuff (now currently at page 83.....) Synthesizer V - Vocaloid haters might want to check this | Page 1 Someone on post #1,647 has a few videos using Reaper. Reaper and Synthesizer V

Although, Errol Gardner did a great cover of a Siouxsie and the Banshees tune called 'Green Fingers'. 😁

Anyone who can sight read notes can transcribe a piece quickly that they have written themselves...because obviously, they know the piece well. However, can you transcribe and then write a piece down quickly that someone else has written? That requires good ear chops as well as knowledge of the note names, rests and rhythms. If so, you are getting into the world of arranging and orchestrating. Which of course, is another skill set.

Indeed...no more to be said on the matter.

Over the years I've played concert versions of WSS on Cruise ships and in Europe and yes, certainly a bit of a work out.!! This is an impressive performance of 'Symphonic Dances'. They certainly gave it a good go at nailing the Bernstein spirit and vibe !!

Leonard Bernstein was a musical genius. He was also a real task master, some of those rehearsal videos knocking around make for an interesting watch. For the Jazzers on here, Dave Grusin's stunning recording and arranging of West Side Story with a big band full of greats is something special. Michael Brecker playing a solo on a Dave Grusin arrangement of a Leonard Bernstein tune - It doesn't get any better than that.! Jonathan Butler knows what he is doing as well:

Is he named after the Australian Professional Wrestler, 'Buddy Murphy' ?

Of course, they are still fine *tuning* it all, but each update and addition to the library is making into something quite special.

It's equally impressive with the 3rd party adult Western voices, like from this company in the link below. Import the voice and then manipulate note/pitch, timing, tuning, words, phrasing, vibrato etc and make the performance yours. That is done inside Synthesizer V Pro (my original post). There are all manner of different vocal Modes and updates in the very near future. Eclipsed Sounds | SOLARIA

I don't think reading music and sight reading is a rare skill. Plenty of musicians around the world are very capable of understanding the dots. Although, from what I have read on Basschat over the years, it may well be rare for many Basschat members. And there is nothing wrong with that. They probably prefer the Tab route, or, just using their ears. Of course, on the other hand, there are plenty who read and use their ears to a high standard.