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12 hours ago, Mykesbass said:
Just checked Babbitt's discography on his own website. He didn't claim it (although he did record with her in 70 and 71).
Also, there doesn't seem to be any credits on all the usual sites for that album....
Which I thought would have opened the door for Carol Kaye to claim it was her. **
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Basie Meets Bond...
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It seems the track in question was recorded at 'Hitsville USA' in 1970. That's before Motown moved it's headquarters over to LA in 1972.
So the Bassist could be Bob Babbitt or Jamerson?
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On 31/03/2024 at 20:27, jezzaboy said:
14 year old topic! Is this a record?
Indeed...and we're still waiting (for an answer).
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The 60's were great for Big Band theme tunes...
I don't really need to post The Flintstones (Rhythm Changes) theme. It's probably ear worm to a few of us ...
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I know Michael Leeson penned the lyrics, but Bill Conti sure knows how to compose an opening title sequence...
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Edit - Double Post.
For some reason, I can't seem to find how to delete a post on Basschat. Yet, I can name a couple of Sax players on a Cagney & Lacey session from years ago...
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Composer Patrick Williams wrote some stunners as well.
"On television, his music accompanied Columbo, Lou Grant, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, The Streets of San Francisco to name a few".
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Bill Conti was another terrific TV theme writer (and main film themes for that matter).
I loved the 'Cagney & Lacey' tune he composed. Great playing Ray Pizzi on Alto Sax and the amazing Ernie Watts on Tenor Sax.
And of course, his 'Dynasty' opening theme:
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3 hours ago, GBH said:
Seem to recall it is Lee Sklar on bass on the hill street blues theme.
Yeah, it was. In fact, he played on a lot of Mike Post's TV show themes. IIRC, he met Mike Post on some sessions with the Wrecking Crew.
I like Mike Post's writing and over the years have transcribed a few of his tunes.
I couldn't believe it when I stumbled on him posting on Facebook a couple of months ago where he is very active talking/posting stuff about his career.
(there is a wealth on good info on there).
It's amazing that he had just crash landed onto Social Media after all these years!!
https://www.facebook.com/mikepostcomposer
The is a video interview with him on his website (six short episodes).
https://mike-post.com/biography/
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On 27/03/2024 at 17:11, Random Guitarist said:
The way I see it, the guy has by any reasonable standard entirely mastered bass playing.
His collection of videos, taken as a whole, look like the product of a high-functioning musically aware individual.
I'd think he's definitely smart enough to know what is needed for a scenario, and to decline to take part if he didn't fancy playing..
I suspect he'd be a delight to play with because he has plenty of mental capacity left over from playing to listen and create little details.
I agree and, he has a nice musical feel about him. He certainly knows what he is doing:
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59 minutes ago, bass_dinger said:
I give you Dancing in the Street - the Silent Music video. No music at all - "It's like two drunk mates making their way home from the pub. "
Watch it and laugh.
. . .The Silent Music video:
The official video:
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Dancing in the Street -
The Jagger & Bowie version.
They should be made to eat it, and when nature calls, open up their bowls and deposit it down the nearest available toilet.
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31 minutes ago, nilorius said:
Talking about - portrait of Tracy. Has anyone played it on upright?
I've seen a couple of versions on YouTube.
A Pizzicato version and an ambitious combination of Arco & Pizz...
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On 20/03/2024 at 19:58, mike f said:
John Entwhistle - over amplified clatter.
"The English do not really care for music, but they absolutely love the noise and clatter that John makes." **
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Adam Ben Azra:
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3 hours ago, tauzero said:
I bet that plummets when word gets out that he's been criticised by a couple of people on an internet bass forum.
Yeah, probably. But on the other hand, it might do wonders for his new T-Shirt merchandise sales...
" @Charles Berthoud, a self-promoting PITA" .
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1 hour ago, Burns-bass said:
He’s recently released an album of his own compositions.Given its primarily bass-led it’s hardly going to be a big seller, is it?
The YouTube videos probably pay for him to go that. All power to him!
With 1.78 million YouTube subscribers, he should offer them all a copy at £1 a go.
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1 hour ago, Gasman said:
Please tell me - apart from playing on Youtube - what is his musical career?
@CharlesBerthoud‧ 1.78M subscribers‧425 videos
https://www.charlesberthoud.com/about.html
I think he probably does all right for himself and he strikes me as a very accomplished musician.
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A nice freebie Library from 'Audiobro' that works in the free Kontakt player.
You have to give your email address etc and they will send you an email with the serial number for Native Access.
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A lot of musicians and the general public to this day, have not acknowledged, or are even aware of the achievements of John 'JR' Robinson.He was also responsible for one of the most iconic drum intros in pop history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Robinson_(drummer)
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Because 'Skankdelvar' mentioned Convolution Reverbs, I thought this link might be handy if anyone is looking for a free Convolution Reverb VST along with some (interesting) free IR's. At the top of the list is 'Convology XT' by Impulse Record. Defiantly worth a look, even if you have a CR.
FREE Convolution Reverb VST Plugins and IR's
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Songs that you hate with a passion
in General Discussion
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Funny enough, I've just heard that on the car radio and had forgotten how much I really dislike everything about it.
A very popular cover though!