philsimmonds

dont look too shabby does it! haha nice mate

Thats really good stuff mate! Guna enjoy that! (Y) Phil

EVENING ALL. ive just put up a couple of new tunes... from the new john russell band EP (Foundations) the songs are not bass heavy "if ya get me", but we worked more on the composition aspect. Let me know what you think ta! [url="http://www.myspace.com/philsimmonds"]Visit My Website here[/url] if you like, john russell band is in my top friends on myspace! Peace x

ive been checking out his solo stuff this evening, great listen! his phrasing is really on the ball! good stuff!

ahh cool stuff, the facilities now are pretty good, i have the ocasional bass lesson with andrew mckiney, very on the ball! he does his articles with bass guitar mag atm aswell i think... good stuff tho cant wait!

cool man! cheers for that! peace x

[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=G6pgM-NVfWg&feature=related"]video!!!![/url] this videos emense!! whos the bassist?? anyone know?

im about to start a degree in popular music and performance at basstech (guitar-x) in london (acton) in september... just wondered if anyone else has expeirianced the schools?? or has an opinion? Peace x

yeh man! i like. haha! the jazz funk band that i play in with lucas parlato, has barry (colins son on guitar) the boys got his technical side of thigns down to a tea! never heard colin play properly tho... but always hearing good things! Peace x

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='265675' date='Aug 19 2008, 04:56 PM']Here's my personal take on that tune... [url="http://www.freewebs.com/xelle/apps/videos/view/613174-car-wash"]http://www.freewebs.com/xelle/apps/videos/...613174-car-wash[/url] Using my beloved Arpege on the neck pickup. [/quote] good stuff there nick, is that colin medlock on guitar?? just randomly thought id ask

good stuff jamie! enjoyed that alot! if your around on thursday, Junkie Soulz (hip hop/funk/jazz/dnb band) are playing at the solstice... in town.. which should be good fun, carlos parlato's son, lucas is drummin for us.. which is pretty hecktic! if you can make it it would be good to say hello, im not around on friday, i think im off with kissmet, but il try anyways! Phil x

Hi im a bassist thats moving to london from sept 1st, Im available for teaching and work from mid sept, when i finish a couple of shows and festivals (as its the end of the summer season) I've worked in top quality studios, theatre, radio and live venues up and down the uk. As well as being a member of teaching staff at intersales music school. lessons available in the acton area... £20 an hour ( or negotiable rates) Feel free to send me an email @ [email protected] or ring at 07514795432 for a CV and more please enquire with me. Cheers Phil

Ive just been messing around with some recording and improvisation... with a little chord progression... and then i stuck a little improv over... ive uploaded it onto my [url="http://www.myspace.com/philsimmonds"]MYSPACE[/url] but il attach it for those that want to listen without myspaz... bit of feedback would be cool... apart from the fact im bassing the phraces and voicing around the same kinda lines lol! cause i knew i was doing that... Peace! n all that! x

I have magc20 t300 combo, and i would agree, this amp is great... especially for the price.. no regrets in using... or buying. at all

Im just intreeged to here other bassists approaches to jazz improvisation, i know thats a bit of a blaaahzay question... but still... but use of phrases, arpeggios, scales, modes... whether your approach is rediculus amounts of notes, or hardly any at all... this may seem like a pointless topic, but its cool to know how bassists differ in approach, Peace x

The mesh 29 album "Secret Traffic" is now out... was released today, the band got in the charts last year with "over the barricade" im not sure if their releasing another single... you can hear a couple of tracks i did for them down in strongroom studio 1, on the upright ... [url="http://www.mesh29.com"]Their website with a few song previews[/url] the songs i play on are not previewed... but il get hold of them and let ppl have a listen... Peace x

Hi guys, cheers for that... I have the funkifying the clave, and also have real books, im just looking to expand my knoledge in aranging, and such... if anyone else has some more information it would be greatly appriciated! Phil

thought i'd just say how amazing, and helpful this book was and is. for reading, and for learning the works of motown great james jamerson. if theres and bassist that want to develop there groove, knoledge of there instrument and reading. get this book. does anyone know any books along the same level and standard, with dots only... for Arangements.. and ensemble works in jazz...??? Cheers. Phil

i dont think i shud have ranted for aslong! haha!

Gettin nervous for a gig is good. feeling comftable on stage will come with just getting up and playing more. but nerves shows you care. so dont fret. (no pun intended) s'all good!

for all the people local to the Boro area... John Russell Band is playing the main stage at City Roots Festival on saturday around 5.00 pm Should be good fun! nice chilled music... not sure bout ticket prices n what not.. but it aint much! Take y'all!

yeh man i would suggest the boss all in one thing, for ideas n what not! great fun! and yeh i realised! we do need to jam soon! Phil

Hello, evening, afternoon and morning! i thought i may as well give a little introduction about me, my playing ect... My name is Phil Simmonds, im a bassist from the Peterborough (UK) area, I'm 19, ive been playing music since i was 11, started on guitar and somepoint in the last 4 years found myself engrossed in the bass guitar, its grooves, sounds and feel. Ive been playing professionally for over a year and a half, i was 17 when i had my first professional gig. Ive played with some amazing musicians... that have helped me develop my style, and knoledge of music in general (obviously not my spelling) Ive got two endorsements, one with Rotosound strings, and the latest with Lakland (usa) bass guitars... ive just ordered my bass so i cant wait! Ive played all round the UK, in bands such as John Russell Band, Leon, Junkie Soulz, Pip n Phil, Wednesday CLub as well as shows in theatres up n down the country. Recently recorded two tracks for the band Mesh 29,( known for their top 40 single Over the barricade which was released last summer... ) of which i played Upright. We recorded the tracks at StrongRoom Studios (Studio 1- other artists recorded hit singles at the studio are Jamiroquai, Spice Girls, Sophie Ellis Bextor and more). which was an expeiriance i wont forget. You feel so Insignificant as a player when sessioning at places like that. it pushed me so much, and to expand my way of thinking as a bassist. Playing bass for me has so much to offer. I love to groove. and i love to solo, or go mad slappin, or whatever feels right. But i play to support the music. to create the sweetest sounds, makin the bass fit perfectly in a song. i love all music. from jazz, fusion, to bach, drum n bass... and the rest. studying theory, and technique is amazing! pushing the boundries of my playing. Giving me the tools to make the best music, i can to my ability. I compose alot of music... be that in a band or on my own, last summer i wrote and recorded an ep, with some session musicians from london. taking a musical directors approach to music for me is where i feel more at home. i love writing music. ideas are constantly rushing through my head... its great to get them out and into music. Personally i have more of a buzz from recording than giggin. i love the achievment when you have asong that uve created and can listen back to forever. Giggin is great! love it so much! but yeh... thats me. i just realised ive ranted a bit too much! but thought i'd introduce myself and give a bit of my thoughts to my music n all that jazz! but feel free to send me a email and say hi... i have some tunes i sessioned on, [url="http://www.myspace.com/philsimmonds"]On my website HERE[/url] have a listen... nice to meet y'all! anyways! Phil

[quote name='Master blaster' post='249271' date='Jul 28 2008, 12:02 AM']you've done some really cool stuff. and you done alot of session work to.. tis impressive and it makes me want to practice alot more[/quote] Cheers mate, thats appriciated. yeh ive been tryin to get more sessions lately, its really startin to pay off after the slow dribble of work that was comin in. haha

cheers for that mate, had a different approach to the solo. yeh the lakland deal, urm... i basically sent their artist relations guy, a email of the sessions n what not i have done, and doing... n he was cool with getting me on board... which is cool. yeh recording equipment, normally with comps ext, i use logic, normally the logic pro version.. which is pretty easy to use. in my opinion. but that track was recorded on a BOSS BR-900CD which a pretty cool all in one recorder, with 8 tracks, drum machine, 2 xlr inputs, on board mic if you need, effects, EQ, Panning, and cd burner, which seems to be the key thing for me, you get a good sound for a home thing. its around £300 i think, i got mine a while ago, but it shud be around that price Phil