silverfoxnik

In the main, it was early 70s music that inspired me to start playing bass; Bowie, Alice Cooper, Roxy Music, Santana. Early punk bassists further inspired me too, especially Andy Warren when he was in Adam & The Ants and Steven Severin in Siouxsie & The Banshees. Lots of other music genres over the last 40 years have continued to inspire my continuing love of music and bass playing and the great thing is, that passion shows absolutely no signs of changing or slowing down! 😊

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1496269530' post='3310175'] So you guys are saying this bass line is not played starting on an open E? And you've all been listening to the original recording? [/quote] +3 on this.. Was playing it last night with a keyboard player at an open mic and he plays it in the same register as an open E on the bass, which is how it sounds to me on the original recording.

Just sold a Yamaha BB300 to Jamie in what was such an easy and hassle-free deal! Jamie's comms are excellent and that always makes such a big difference when buying and selling on here IMO. So, very highly recommended to one and all here on Basschat! Thanks Jamie - hope you enjoy the bass.. 😊

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1495916108' post='3307583'] Many lay people may not know who he is but will know the theme from Top Gear, "Jessica". Another loss to Musicland...to this generation "successful musician" will mean 2 hit singles. RIP. [/quote] Well said Mick and RIP Gregg..

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1495642652' post='3305563'] Honestly, JJ's actual P-basses are some of the very few star instruments I have any interest in. I mean, the bass that was played on THIS... c'mon! (And if anybody here's never seen this, it's well worth nine minutes of your life, especially with headphones on). [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iDj1D2OimM"]http://www.youtube....h?v=2iDj1D2OimM[/url] [/quote] Fabulous music, voice, bass playing and song! Unbelievably poignant too, this week especially. Thanks for sharing...

Just a few quick suggestions, as these are some of my all time favourite bass lines... What's Going On, Marvin Gaye, played by the legendary James Jamerson Penny Lane, The Beatles, played by the equally legendary Macca Good Times, Chic, played by Bernard Edwards I Wish/Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder, played by ??? (- was it Stevie Wonder) As has already been said, there are just so many wonderful bass lines out there to choose from we are literally spoiled for choice!

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1495384791' post='3303372'] Having met you in the distant past, Peter, i can testify that you're a decent chap. Keep on playing and dont let life grind you down [/quote] +1 My thoughts exactly! You've always conducted yourself with real wisdom and dignity on here Peter, and that was my experience of you as a person when we met about 10 years ago here in West Sussex. Most of us here may never be the amazing musical prodigies that we all wish we could be, but life is a journey as you say, and participating in that journey using music as a means of relaxation, expression, pleasure or just as a way of communicating with others, is about as good as it gets IMHO. Interesting what you have to say about the right-hand/left-hand sides of the brain and integration because I read an article a couple of years ago about a piece of scientific research that proved how taking part in music - especially playing instruments and/or singing - activates more parts of the brain simultaneously than any other known human activity! So, there's definitely plenty of reasons for you to keep on playing - not least of which is the fact that it's bloody good for you! Thanks for such an open and thought provoking post Peter and best wishes with the therapy and with everything else. Nik P.s. as well as good tastes in music, you've always had really good taste in basses too.. and I should know; I've bought a few of them! 😀

Just bought a lovely early 90s P bass from Pawel. As ever, he was very welcoming, very patient and is a genuinely good bloke! In addition, Pawel really knows his gear and is a fine bass player... Happy to recommend to all on Basschat. Thanks Pawel 😊

Thanks Pawel! 😊

Wow! 😎

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1495281693' post='3302684'] While I'm not remotely against this style of playing, it just leaves me feeling a bit cold and empty. On the flipside, when I listen to Paul McCartney or James Jamerson work their magic lines, walking, melodic, intertwining and tasteful with every note in the right place at the right time, that is the definition of bass playing to me and elicits a far stronger sense of wonder. IMO etc [/quote] +1 There's no doubt that having that level of technical ability, or facility as it's sometimes called, must be useful in some musical situations, but probably not many. And certainly not any that I might find myself in when I'm out gigging in the local pub with my covers band.. But having said that, I think that at the right time and in the right setting, punters do enjoy watching bass players who can play 'slap bass' really well because at it's best, it's fun to watch and can be good to dance to.