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[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1339609858' post='1691497'] head straight for the bar [/quote] And if the Bar is closed - hold your stomach in and look for the dancers. Garry

[b]You are a real Musician When......[/b] You're not a Drummer. Garry

Just been listening again to this album this morning. There is some fantastic arranging and Orchestrating going on. It seems there was amazing input from all involved. Garry

I know what you mean by it 'swings', and it does. Quincy Jones and his boys were 'on it' back in the days. I read somewhere that QJ thought 'Off the Wall' was a better album than 'Thriller' in his opinion. Garry

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1339164088' post='1684690'] It needs something playing [b]16ths [/b]whether it's the hi hat or maracas or wee shakey egg or something to bring the rhythm together. [/quote] That's the problem with the OP video. That type of groove is just not about 16th's, it's about 16th's that swing. The whole band have trouble with that - they are more square than square [or their version of that tune is] Or possibly it's just their [to fast] take on it. Garry

Are you sure it's not just the room & ambience mic ? Two sliders on the right of the interface. The help menu or Youtube has a lot of good tips. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0oEN3P73pk[/media] Garry

[quote name='Hector' timestamp='1338423215' post='1674517'] try to work out the harmony of tunes using your [b]ears and cunning[/b]. Be able to hear music as well as you see it on paper. Better even. [/quote] All very important stuff this, added with learning to sight read. Chops will always move along with your own requirements and needs in the early years [with regular practise and a good teacher] But many Musicians, which includes a lot of Bassists - leave their ears behind. Garry

Ok - i will help out. As long as you are not offering a Cruise gig as a prize. One of my Cruise ship jaunts cost me a lot of money, a wife and two kids. [not complaining though] Edit - I mean i ended up with a wife and two kids, and no money.... Well i was on 'The Love Boat' i should have expected it ! Garry

Blue Cat have a nice FX bundle [ x64 bit as well ] [url="http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/"]http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/[/url] Garry

To be honest, that Video is nearly 20 years old - show boating is part of youth. Musical maturity don't slow you down - old age does jj1234, well played mate. Garry

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1338461556' post='1674852'] Whilst we're on the subject of Michael Manring, marvel at this cover of Pat Metheny's 'Bright Size Life', surely the best version of the song I have ever heard.: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG-qltNvjek[/media] [/quote] I do like this version, but i find it a bit messy compared to the original. MM plays great though. Garry

[quote name='chardbass' timestamp='1338455972' post='1674732'] +1. Everytime. [/quote] Agreed. Garry

This album is great. If you are a MM fan it won't let you down. Good playing all round from everyone, and yep, more organic. Garry

[quote name='El Bajo' timestamp='1338365497' post='1673190'] Just play as a session musician, the guitarist is a great song writer, I can't compare, just play what he wants me to play and go along for the ride? [/quote] Playing in a studio as a session musician or freelancer will not make things any different, or indeed easier. Ego & self doubt can't get in the way, as you will still be asked to play what is required from the producer or writer. And this will be as quick as possible, be it sight reading, or using your ears, or both. Artistic input from you would be minimal and some times not at all. You will need to get a feel/groove and peoples ideas down with minimal fuss. Getting in the way of other Instruments and vocals is a naughty no no. In the studio sloppy and untidy playing is easy exposed. [Not saying you are by the way] Knowing what these people want is half the battle - they seem to explain it in the most bizarre ways. And all what JTUK has just said. Garry

Just been listening to this album again, i hear very little Jazz in this album. And as someone above has said - Neo Soul sounding. Sweet Voice. In many ways, she reminds me of Tania Maria. Garry

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Funny how things have moved on - Definitely our ear's for tuners,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the headstock to accommodate Benson & Hedges [Gold][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you rolled your own you were in trouble - unless it was of the Reggae variety.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Garry [/font][/color]

[quote name='stoker' timestamp='1338067673' post='1669334'] I consider myself well and truly told. I must learn to engage brain before opening mouth! [/quote] People just jesting i think - well on my part anyway. Garry

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1338049668' post='1669038'] still love her version of Endangered Species though[/quote] Yep, very good. I believe Wayne Shorter thought it was great to. Garry

[quote name='stoker' timestamp='1338026479' post='1668753'] I have given her another go. [/quote] After calling her rubbish - I think it was just a sympathy shag on her part... Garry

I thought Radio Song was great on the JH show. Great arranging & writing, and well played all round. She draws from her many backgrounds, Afro American, Hispanic etc.. Some Brazilian/Latin [ Ivan Lins ] influence in that tune, with the changes & Rhythms. She writes and plays how she hears all those different styles and influences. If it's not your thing, that's cool - but rubbish ? Garry

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1337795940' post='1665626'] Entered Don't really understand why people are posting negatively It's a bloody facebook competition to win a [b]free[/b] bass, [b]if you don't want to add an app or participate then don't![/b] [/quote] Agreed and entered on behalf of my son. People come on this forum begging for a like on their Facebook band page or such like, and for that you get a chance to win the grand prize of.................... Feck all Garry

[Very] Experienced/ex pro/ good busker/quick learner/great reader/reliable/Funky/good Jazzer/backing vocals/good soloist etc.... But - 'Expert' to describe a Musician seems really odd - makes him/her sound like some sort of corporate team leader. Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1337500470' post='1660833'] True, and vice-versa. Hence the number of successful 'artists' with no discernible talent. [/quote] But they are doing something right - even if it's just getting Porked by Simon Cowell. Garry

If you phone is always ringing, and you are getting booked on a regular basis, You must be doing something right. There is always a lot of 'experts' that talk good, but sh*te at delivering, and that's in any business not just Music. Garry

Also it's good to transcribe other instruments other than just Bass, This is of course good for the pitching/ears, but also gaining a good/better understanding of [Theory] harmony , Rhythm and chord structure. Go with what you think you will gain more from. Garry