Dmanlamius

Added introduction to tapping: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NjQTa5eaEgU"]Introduction to tapping.[/url]

Lol, what an odd question... No difference, of course.

Great forums, great people. Sometimes mannerisms and small cultural differences come across much bigger in text. We don't have body language, or subtle cues within a person to see. It's easy to take things wrong in the written word, and come to our own conclusions through whatever other prejudices we may hold against people. The Americans I have chated to on the site have been nothing but friendly and helpful. Infact, when I posted my links to all my free youtube lessons, they made it a sticky in the forums. They thanked me, for helping other people and I thanked them. The community accepted me there, open armed... When I posted the same links HERE, I was told off for it. Someone with too much time on their hands complained. I like these forums, and the people on them. But that experience kinda tainted it for me, which is I why I mostly visit talkbass now. It's a shame.

No problem, Matey. If you've already had lessons, and have a basic knowledge, they may not be of any worth to you. Hope they help, though. Take care.

Hiya man. I do free lessons, and play alongs, but most are aimed at beginners. I don't cover much theory as there are plenty of sites you can it learn from on le 'net. Click the linky in my sig:)

Uh oh... Discussion on religion approacheth... I'm out.

[quote name='Geek99' post='367043' date='Dec 31 2008, 01:21 PM']is it not also true that some players never learn another genre or evolve to any significant extent, yet are always tasteful and not overdone? Examples: James Jamerson, Duck Dunn.[/quote] Yup, yup very true. I'm betting they are open minded people, though...

[quote name='steve-soar' post='366772' date='Dec 31 2008, 01:31 AM']Who would you like to be in a non threatening environment with? Would you just walk out when these people started to talk or would you try and connect with them in some kind of way? We all wear badges of some discription to show others who we think we are but we should all be cool with each other, I'm suprised you wouldn't want to meet Lemmy, or are you scared that he is too rock for you? My ex met him in Buckley once and asked him for his "Wartagraph", he went for her and I pushed him away, we got kicked out...True.[/quote] Not a big fan of Lemmy at all, but I did meet him about a year ago and had a good chat with him (although he was wasted-they were doing a lot of coke) I didn't want to give up the opportunity of meeting a bass player that people hold in such high esteem, so just went and said hello in their dressing room at the Leas cliff hall. He (and they) were nice guys. Seemed quite down to earth, even though they were blazed. He did seem agitated that no-one would bring him a lemon, though. I have no idea why.

Hey man! I have a "easy bass riff's for beginners" section on youtube where I teach peeps simple lines. I'm adding to it all the time So far I have: The Beatles: Come together. Radiohead: Creep. Red hot chili peppers: Under the bridge. Red hot chili peppers: If you want me to stay. Alice in chains: Would? Breeders: Cannonball. I also have a two party on how to play "pretty little ditty" by the chilis. This is for beginner/intermediate, though! [url="http://mrlamius.blogspot.com/search/label/Simple%20bass%20riffs%20to%20learn"]Clicky[/url] Hope some of it helps, and I am open to suggestions for other tunes to do... Kris

Problem with this music m'larkey, is that it's all subjective. Some people say Wooten is the greatest. Some say he's too flashy. Some say Jaco is the greatest, some say he's to anarchic. Some say that claypool is the best, but some say he isn't traditional enough, etc, etc, I could go on with many other examples.... Some say that consistent basic roots, and roots only are the only need for the bass, because that's it's role. Some say it does actual have a place in composition. The best bass players are the most rounded ones. The ones that can offer a bit of everything, and that aren't stuck in a box of their own making. The best players listen and learn all types of music, to evolve themselves as players. It's a long journey, a lifelong journey. But what i've noticed most (by studying the oldest and wisest players) is that the best players never, ever mention their talent...

Ok, Added (in the list above) Interviews with Jean Baudin, and the great MarlowDK. A cool new two parter. It's "pretty little ditty" by the chilis, and is great for bass players to learn as it covers a number of different techniques. Be aware though, that this has tricky stuff in it. I don't want people to lose confidence because they can't do it! If you find it too hard (the chords especially), don't lose heart. Keep practicing with all the other vids I have posted, as well as the hand and tendon exercise. It will come in time, trust me... In the bass talk part: "I've got a blister, Mister." and "How to learn the notes of the bass fretboard". I hope some of this benefits you guys!

Yeah, I saw them along with Supergrass and Neil young in the summer. I was pleasantly suprised!

Are you going to stick this in the tutors part, Crazy? Interview with Valerie Lee from the clipbandits... [url="http://mrlamius.blogspot.com/2008/11/bass-interview-with-valerie-lee.html"]http://mrlamius.blogspot.com/2008/11/bass-...alerie-lee.html[/url]

Hiya, guys. Yea, Elom is right. I mean in the sense of playing with other musicians, rather than entertaining etc... And yes, Oldgit that's a good idea. I practice with my eyes closed a lot these days. Every now and again, you play a show and the lighting is non-existent or minimal. That is something you need to prepare for, lol... Keep em coming...

[quote name='ped' post='320987' date='Nov 3 2008, 03:01 PM']Sounds interesting. I will view the video later on today and let you have my thoughts. I have always found though that the best way to become successful as a musician is to smile, be polite, friendly, have a laugh and have a go at everything! ped[/quote] Thankyou, Ped. And of course, i'll make sure that people know that this subject is discussed here, with linky's etc.

Hey guys I want to add an "art of musicianship" post or two to my blog. I made this video, here: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Ihf7mXGoE"]Art of musicianship...[/url] ...but I want to add more to it (I ramble on a bit), but as a text piece. Can anyone add anything or ideas about this subject? Of course, i'll make sure that you get a mention if I qoute you. A good keyboardist friend who plays for Toyah Wilcox was telling me a story about this yesterday. It went something like this: A chef goes into a restaraunt, looking for a job. He see's the manager, and the manger asks: "Ok..can you cook?" "Cook!? COOK?! I'm the best cook you'll ever come across in your life, matey. People have actually pased out whilst eating my food, because it IS that good!" The Chef replies. "O.k...Can you fry an egg?" The manager asks. "An EGG!? Pfft. I'll fry an egg better than you have seen in your life. You won't believe your eyes. Watch this." At this point the Chef picks up an egg, and chucks it in the air. As the egg is falling, he twists on the spot two times, and quickly gets back in position just as the egg is about to hit the floor. Before it does, the chef quickly catches it with his foot, and flicks it onto the shelf. The egg rolls down the shelf, off onto another shelf, and drops into a dish, that is sitting right on the edge of the worktop. Here, the egg spins for a while, before the motion pushes the dish over the edge. The egg falls out of the dish, rolls along another worktop, and slowly comes to rest at the edge. The Chef then claps his hands, and the egg falls from the edge, and into the frying pan, breaking beautifully and perfectly as it does so. The Chef then spins on the spot two more times, flicks the egg in the air, catches it in the pan before flicking it again onto the plate. It is...the most perfect fried egg the other chefs had ever seen. "So." The Chef starts, proudly. "Have I got the job?" "No." The manger replies. "You F*** around too much."

[quote name='Sibob' post='319269' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:32 PM']A ) it was their brothers cousins dog who was doing it, not someone with decent industry contacts B ) they believed that EVERYTHING was to be done by the manager C ) didn't have the contract checked out well enough and were stitched up D ) they simply didn't 'make it' and are bitter[/quote] Sorry. Wrong on all four counts, concerning the negative experience with the managers that I mentioned... But I defiantly see what you are saying. Luckily for us, the "good" one, got us seen by Steve Lemacq, and some lovely mentions and airplay on radio one. The ball started rolling from that moment onwards.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='318561' date='Oct 30 2008, 05:44 PM']And 10 points to the first person who knows what [i]Agathis australis[/i] is and where it comes from.[/quote] [i]Agathis australis, commonly known as the kauri, is a coniferous tree found north of 38°S in the northern districts of New Zealand's North Island. It is the largest (by volume) but not tallest species of tree in the country, standing up to 50m tall in the emergent layer above the forest's main canopy. The tree has smooth bark and small oval leaves. Other common names to distinguish A. australis from other members of the genus are southern kauri and New Zealand kauri.[/i] I didn't google it. Honest.

I'm just a sucker for a melody...

All it needs is Yolo Ono's vocals over the top, and it would be perfect...

[quote name='cheddatom' post='317432' date='Oct 29 2008, 11:42 AM']Cheeky grin, tidy stuble, fair sized cock - all a necessity.[/quote] You forgot the "i'll make you a star" car bumper sticker...

Been through quite a few managers in my time in a touring band. I think that only one of them managed to get us big label interest. Same one got us onto the BBC, as well... This was 2001. The internet has moved at such a stupidly quick pace, that there are a lot of things you can do for yourself now (mainly concerning networking) that would have been a little more difficult ten years ago. This guy was only good because he was such a massive networker. That was the difference. If I were to be doing the whole gigging, living in a van, trying to get signed thing again, i'd do it without now. But thats because I've gained the knowledge through my experience. If you haven't got any, then i'd say get a manager. If you have time to educate yourself, and have the ENERGY to do what a manager does as well as be in a band, then do that. Always, always make sure you go through all contracts with a fine comb. If you have the finances, get a music solicitor (not cheap....vampires...but get the job done.) Good luck. Oh, and I think there maybe a lot of info about this over at the BBC webby...

Sorry man. Didn't mean to sound arrogant.

Can't advise on that one, i'm afraid. I've never even played one. I'm sure there are loads of pros on here that can give you some feedback, though

That's the spirit!