silverfoxnik

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1469874975' post='3101646'] Disappointing to read all these derogatory comments from a bunch of supposed musicians. Not liking something is one thing, but rubbishing other artists' works? Hmm. [/quote] Yep, my thoughts entirely.. Bowie led by example encouraging musicians to be open minded and experimental, which is as much a part of his legacy IMO as is his fantastic back catalogue of music. As this event was part of The Proms where classical music is the predominant mode of presentation, I think the use of orchestra with other instrumentation was really good.. At times the orchestration reminded me of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill and at other times, Philip Glass - all of whom Bowie was a long time admirer of. He also collaborated with Philip Glass on the Low Symphony and covered Brecht/Weill songs, so I think they organisers and arrangers got the overall balance and tone of it absolutely right. Just my 2p worth of course...

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1469874094' post='3101626'] It wasn't my sort of thing but I'm glad it was done. It would be a boring world if boundaries were not pushed. Heck, without a bit of boundary pushing most of Bowie's catalogue would not exist in the first place! [/quote] +1

I loved it from start to finish and think Bowie would have done too! Anna Calvi's version of 'Lady Grinning Soul' was a particular highlight,but there were many others that really moved me. The Five Years documentary is a great watch, with some brilliant rare footage and very insightful journalism.

[size=5][b]Just two months to go now, Folks!![/b] [/size]

Bought some strap locks from Gareth which arrived super fast and are just what I need for my bass. Can't recommend Gareth highly enough Folks!! Thanks Gareth Nik

Looking good Folks

Thanks Trevor

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1465476125' post='3068559'] Been a bit of a whirlwind since the Herts Bass Bash, but didn't want to forget to thank Mick for being a great customer and a great all round guy. Mick's drive and input was an excellent spur to trying to get the best from the Silk Bass and free gifts kept arriving through the post. The lit up acrylic logo light he gave to me at the bash was completely unexpected and something I will use whenever I'm showing off my wares... All round top guy and pleasure to deal with [/quote] +1

[quote name='Andy' timestamp='1468264609' post='3089734'] I'm only 50/50 at the moment just because work is so unpredictable but if I make it I can bring the JG Custom [/quote] That'd be great, especially with Paul Herman coming along.. ,

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1468051428' post='3088254'] Surely that should be Jaffa tape ... [/quote]

Saturday morning BUMP! Not so long now, Folks..

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1467962052' post='3087535'] I suggest a banana, a tomato, and a roll of gaffa tape. [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/SimononFruit.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/SimononFruit.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote]

Excellent

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1467618070' post='3084804'] Colour me interested (pending approval ) I can bring a few ACG basses, currently 2 x 33" 5 strings (one fretless and currently for sale ), 1 x 31.5" headless 6 string and 1 x 31.5 4 string. Cheers, Eude [/quote] Great! The more gear the merrier!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467328177' post='3082956'] I don't think 'invisible' is necessarily a negative comment. If you're doing your job right, i.e. playing for the song, keeping it minimal, making tasteful note choices, sitting in the mix and locking in with the drums then what's the problem? You've turned up, you're in tune, you're playing in time, you're having fun and you're getting paid. Life is good! Bass players I've seen who deliberately stick their heads above the parapet, play too much/too loudly/out of time and/or don't listen to what their band mates are doing are inevitably bloody awful and would be better off with a guitar. Or possibly a broom. [/quote] I agree with you.. Though it hopefully has made for a mildly interesting thread on here, in truth, I'm quite happy to be the 'invisible' one in the band because - as you say - it really means that we're doing our job properly. And of course, we all know this is true anyway: http://m.independent.com/news/2014/nov/19/dating-musician-i-recommend-bass-players/?templates=mobile

Another Saturday morning BUMP! Given the old saying 'a week is a long time in politics' I'm not sure what, if anything, will be left of our established political structures by the time we get to this Bash in September??

[quote name='bassninja' timestamp='1467303107' post='3082707'] That Silverfoxnik chap implied I was 'distinctive' the other day . I took it as a great compliment, of course, as Nik is a knowledgeable geezer and cool player himself. Best backhanded compliment recently was when a drunk punter slurred that we were the 'best amateur band' he'd ever seen... What type of player am I? Punctual. [/quote] Very true, I did say that Wal, but IMHO, your playing is much more than just 'distinctive' - though that's no mean feat in itself - and it's so much more than 'punctual'.. I remember watching you play a few years back when chimike was there too, and we both said what a pleasure it was listening to you play; I think Mike's phrase at the time was you were' on the money! '

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1467273828' post='3082356'] Somebody once said to me "You're a great bass playing with me so I must be doing something half right at least. I think of myself as a better band member than a bass player. p.s. Enjoy your hols! [/quote] Thanks! Good point too; being part of the band and helping to make it as good as it can be, is the most important thing..