JamieBenzies

That video is awesome and I would love to do it but I can't find a free or affordable score of this arrangement anywhere. I could arrange it myself but I don't have much time left. Thanks for the link though, I am a huge fan of Patitucci he is awesome!

[quote name='richardcoughlan' post='652182' date='Nov 12 2009, 01:00 AM']hey guys im auditioning for jazz at trinity also, plus the royal academy of music (on electric) for the academy audition we have to play the heads... just wondering if anyone knows whether this is expected at the trinity audition too?? or whether we're just walking and they supply a horn? im guessing we solo though good luck all Rich x[/quote] Mr head of jazz said that soloing was the most important thing in the audition. I think it's probably a good idea to join in on the head just once to show that you have really explored the tune, but by no means is that a requirement. They do supply a band to play with with one horn. Good luck!

Dave very kindly gave me some Nylon flats that were out of use. Excellent communication, delivery and generally just very kind for helping me out! Excellent. Thanks very much.

There seems to be a general consensus that Spain isn't a good idea. I have been told that re-harmonising a pop song would be a very good thing to do, but I can't come up with any that I can imagine being any good. I've tried the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackon etc but no satisfaction yet. Any one got any ideas? (A Night In Tunisia is a definite) Thanks

I bought some hartke strings from John and I he offered a incredibly reasonable price, excellent communication and a very helpful attitude even with such a small deal. Thanks very much, I look forward to doing business again/PM me if you ever have to get rid of more strings

Clearly Hemispheres and A Farewell To Kings are just some of the best examples of the less weird side of 70's prog rock. They are the best . I think I may have to watch a live video of YYZ now...just to watch Geddy thrust away at the back of his Fender, whilst simultaneously illuminated by his incredible washing machines. It's also worth noting that in the YYZ live in Rio video, you can actually hear the audience singing the riff! Fantastic!

Thanks again for all of the posts! They are all very helpful. Also incase any one else was wondering in terms of auditioning for Trinity jazz 'standards' is an error according to the head of jazz. You can play any jazz, as long as you do it well! (I knew there would be a catch!). [quote name='witterth' post='643612' date='Nov 2 2009, 05:16 PM']but stopped me 3/4 of the way through and said "erm, that's great, but can you play a blues?" :-) can blue men waltz the whites? play summat good! a Jacco cover (From an electric bass player of your standard) will suffice! "Come on, come over" for instance, will suffice. I've heard you play,why are you worried? you're damn good!![/quote] How do you know me? I know your username but I cannay recall exactly where from?! Where have you heard me play!? I'm pretty scared! A Jaco cover would be nice but I think I would look like too much of a Jaco fan if I wipped out some Palladium on them. Thanks for the complement! The only complements I normally get are 'My, you're playing quieter then usual...it's good' (Mum and Dad).

[quote name='Pkomor' post='637740' date='Oct 27 2009, 11:25 AM']Im applying to trinity and leeds too (as well as royal welsh college, and Birmingham) and i wasn't sure about what sort of thing they wanted either. I planned on playing 'Blue monk' and 'the chicken' (Pee Wee Ellis) but i have also emailed them asking if this is too modern, and I expect them to say that they want more traditional stuff! Btw, if you don't mind me asking, whats your name, I may well see you at some of the auditions![/quote] I actually talked to my bass teacher today who started a jazz course at Leeds College of Music a few years ago before dropping out, he reckons that if you show a good understanding of traditional walking bass in one piece, the other can be more contemporary. It makes a lot of sense really as showing a good understanding of core principles like the chap above said is a necessity, but at the same time they should want to hear what else you enjoy and also see some proof that you listen to and play a broader spectrum of music then just the typical standards. It's only my advice so do as you please but from what I have heard do at least one piece with a good walking section, it doesn't even have to be difficult; you just need to show a solid performance. I have been playing the chicken a hell of a lot recently, it seems to be following me around (this is actually highly beneficial now I have a nice fretless!). But yeah awesome tune! Just in case you were wondering my pieces at current are A Night In Tunisia and Spain* - that is unless they specify I should do otherwise. If not Spain I'll do a track like Stolen Moments or Caravan. My name's Jamie by the way, what's yours?

Aren't all wireless units that are currently available going to soon be rendered useless by the increasing broadcast frequency of something else (possibly radio)? I don't know too much about this myself but my friend who is a sound engineer was talking to me about it the other day... it might be worth looking up if your thinking of buying a wireless unit.

[quote name='johnmarley' post='637549' date='Oct 27 2009, 01:43 AM']Hey. When i was at Leeds College of Music I used to play on peoples auditions. I think they will be looking for something not too complicated but played well. Don't try and blow them away with technical ability because I doubt they will be looking for that. Popular standard choices were Blue Bossa, Autumn Leaves, All the Things You Are and Take the A Train. They will almost definately want to hear good time keeping and solid comping. Nothing too flash. I wouldn't be too worried. I have a couple of mates at Trinity and they said everyone was really nice to them at the auditions. If you're doing Spain then I'd make the other piece a swing tune as that's what you'll spend a lot of time doing. Good luck dude.[/quote] Yeah I did initially want to do Spain and then something more trad as you were saying. I've emailed the guys at Trinity to ask what they think of performing a piece like Spain at the audition, I'm sure they will say the same as you have. For my other choice I was considering pieces like Stolen Moments, A Night In Tunisia etc. and those are pieces I love so I'm not missing out if I don't play Spain. I didn't actually mention it in my first post but I have actually applied to Leeds College Of Music as well; I'm just treating it as a second choice. So what's your experience been like of it so far? Thanks

[quote name='jakesbass' post='637491' date='Oct 26 2009, 11:24 PM']Hi Jamie, Spain is not really a standard mate... play through a load of melodies and listen to the ones that capture your ear then work out a little showpiece. Best of luck. Jake[/quote] Thanks very much, this is exactly the kind of response I hoped for (That wasn't meant to sound sarcastic!). But yeah I have some real books, and you are right about going through it, I will set upon that now I think. Cheers

Hello everyone, I have an audition for Trinity College of music in a months time and I thought I would appeal for some advice from the lovely basschat community. Basically, I am having a hard time picking two jazz standards that would be suitable for the audition. So far I have only really chosen one; that one being Spain (Light As A Feather version). The main reason I haven't chosen the other is because I keep on changing my mind, so any suggestions would be fantastic. In fact any advice on the audition at all would be fantastic as I am scared shitless at current. I play bass guitar (as opposed to upright) by the way, just in case anyone didn't assume that from my choice of Spain... Thanks Jamie