Nail Soup

Slightly off topic.............when Robert Wyatt left Soft Machine he formed a new band, Matching Mole..... which was a sneaky way of kind-of-keeping the Soft Machine name. "Soft Machine" in French is Machine Molle and it sounds like Matching Mole in English.

A bass that can't be heard? Many soundmen achieve that without any new instrument developments 😀.

Why bass is important according to science........ hhmmmm could lead to a discussion on whether science matters........

Depends on the song/genre. Sometimes the bass plays the melody (e.g. post-punk), sometimes it plays the groove (e.g. funk). But even if not the above it normally glues the whole performance together and acts like a foundation. I haven't studied the etymology of the word bass, but I assume it is rooted in the word base.

Pedant Alert: I think he was asking for bands who don't have one?

I haven't got a good cover to contribute I'm afraid. But Jolene is one of those songs which I eventually appreciate after many years. I started out as a youth thinking it was just a cheesy country song. Then over the years I saw the appeal...... first I liked the lyrics. Next I got to appreciate the tune. Later I thought the vocal performance was good. Finally I realised that the instrumental arrangement/performance is great too!

I've always liked Taxman musically but I always feel conflicted because I don't like the lyrics. So It's good that SRV has made a version which removes the conflict 😉!

I guess you would be including the Pixies version of "Honey Pie" (which I posted) in that statement I do genuinely love the Pixies version.......but had never heard the Beatles version until 5 minutes before posting here. Can't say I'm that keen on the Beatles version, but I guess if you like the Beatles version then the Pixies version would sound bad.

IIRC Alex James used to waggishly refer to himself as the the "third most important person in Blur".

Having a listen to Hugh Cornwell's 'solo' outing - actually a collaboration with latter-day Beefheart drummer Robert Williams - "Nosferatu". Here's "Wired" (some interesting comments from Robert in the Youtube comments!)

I put this in the reggae thread just a day or two ago...… Marcia Griffiths:

Got to be The Pixies "Wild Honey Pie"

Don't Let Me Down - Marcia Griffiths Here's the Beatles original - not bad either!

Don't get me started on the "sham" Sham 69 !!

True - and same situation for most orchestras, brass bands, choirs etc. @Bilbo will your piece/analysis include a comparison of how in pop/rock original members is 'a thing', but not in other musical forms? (might be interesting to see the final piece)

I think Napalm Death have turned over twice. None of the current band have been in the band at the same time as any of the original line up. Basically new drummer joined, and by side two of the debut album (!) all the original members had left. and he started a new line up for second half of debut album. Then then the new members left after a couple of albums. Another line up. Drummers leaves. All current members have been there since late 80's though!

Forgot all about this till today (thanks 6music)......... it's poppy, rappy and fun.... but reggae enough for here I think. The Wee Papa Girl Rappers - Wee Rule

Good news that there's not clapping on the 1 and 3!

Thanks, I knew it was coming but might have missed it. The recorder is set, just need to find a good time to watch it.

I think that 80’s production did not do Whitney any favours either .

While one of these will show how soul singing should not be done, hopefully the other will show how it should be done.

Ha Ha loved it, thanks for sharing!

Yes, you wouldn't waste much time fumbling for that!

I guess at the time it was written 64 was a much 'older' age than it is now?

I guess it was this one:? Here's a link if anyone is interested. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000qq4h/christmas-morning-christmas-morning-from-the-church-of-god-of-prophecy-birmingham I'm also not religious, but it's hard not to enjoy the general vibe of this!