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For me a grt track has all the right notes assembled in a very pleasing way to create, rythmic structure, emotion, tension and dynamic impact. Yeah sounds pretentious but I know what I mean. And I sure as hell know it when I can't hear it.

Just a guess. Is the OP talking about that lush J bass bedroom sound so enjoyed by a lot of younger players..the one which sadly disappears once on stage. My home playalong sound is a bone dry grey/middly tone with dead flats which on its own sounds a bit dull I suppose you might say...however stick on a track..reduce the bass on the music box and that dry tone could almost be in the mix.

Blimey thats the best Eagles thing I've ever heard, very nice work indeed, grt P bass too ...tho mind old Don doesn't get wind of it...I trust youve sent him a cheque? haha..kidding, sort of.

This. Stores are now the Saturday afternoon domain of mum,dad and the grandparents who dont know much and will just hand over the money, meanwhile those in the know will trawl online and just get it cheap anywhere.

Not exactly a regret more a whistful sense of something I was part of that was great and that will never happen again. Twas back in 1986 and Id got a summer Hotel season thing on the Isle of Wight. Drums, bass, and a Fender Rhodes with a little string machine on top, all lead by an extraordinary white version of Tina Turner up front, big hair, gold lamay jacket...huge voice... Still got a playlist. I've done a lot of stuff but as a unit we were flippin good with a packed dance floor four nights a week for four months. Just nice to have those memories I guess. Its actually got me thinkin about that backing track thread too. Back then you could take it where you liked, be spontaneous... and above all....relax, and just play loose!

Like parts of the body, every ones got one and there all slightly different....but to be slightly serious. There is no diffinitive answer...best way I deal with it is to break it down to this. Why is it 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' is such a phenomenaly amazing piece of music. I mean its a bit silly, simple soppy, stupid even....but its iconic, and its iconic because it is very cleverly written to fit the genre it was written for. In other words what ever you write has to work. It doesnt matter how daft or serious it is..it simply has to be well written for the genre.

I have the same condition and Im afraid it's your body tying to tell you to stop, and I don't just mean electrical instrument noise. Babies screaming, my spouse getting excited about something, machinery, noisy places, outdoors...even playing my other acoustic instruments...its all saying one thing...time to excercise avoidance and use protection . I now cannot leave the house without ear protection in case I need it....I even have a tiny plastic chk list on the dash in the car with ear plugs in bright red txt to remind me, and forget those fancy muso plugs I have to wear the purple and green undustrial ones as a precaution. Maybe youll be lucky and can carry on but my future days are seriously messed up and I bet we're not the only ones. Read somewhere that Debbie Harry is in a bad way too.

I really like the Thin Lizzy format. Original drummer but complimented by three younger guys who have held onto the vibe without trying to be a tribute act, especially the singer kinda like Lynot but his own man....they are very good.

It's good but that production is still not as lush as anything from the early 80's which I presume is the time its trying to emulate. Proof tape and old school studio skill are a rare thing.

Quite simply forgotten how incredibly good they were...stunning talent...Her vocals in particular are sublime...In this age of sub par talent and that A tune word thing they now all have to use....what a treat.

Back in the day a good pop cover band sounded good because of one thing... a top draw keyboard player. Way more fun than a backing track and you can go where you like. Played with many over the years. One memorable one was a guy with a Rhodes and little casio type thing on top for strings....We sounded great doing old school disco, soul and funk.

68? Thgt the bridge anomaly started in 70. Anyway its a just a bog standard P bass from the era...having said that a good one is a keeper.

I played a 77 black/maple for ten years in the 80's...nothing special at all. I've played subs which were better, nicer. A heck of a lot hyperbole out there in guitar land.

Reckon Lennon would have made it his next single after Woman..its got that early 80's Lennon vibe ....Doesnt really sound like the Beatles.

Isn't it. Can play that lazy groove all day....so much space, with each note full of purpose. When you get the feel right its just soooo heavy and tight....love it.

Open the windows and plug in...bass playing paradise.

U know the day has come when even in a tricky bit ur looking around the stage or out into the crowd yawning and not paying attention in the slightest.....That was the day I packed it all in. Anyway back to those questioning an unusual vocal. There's a world of difference between beeing blatantly out of tune and having an unusual vocal style. Bit like Picasso versus Constable. Boy George has never sung a single note in tune ever but he sounds brilliant....Ferry too and the rest..Its an important distinction

This. Just clocked the Thin Lizzy guys on YT with Brian Downey who still can play as he did, and the others are just top notch, specially the singer....and, visually it all hangs together too...so yes, as an eg, works superbly.

Way I see it is...some people can pull it off..others most certainly cannot. Some bands are totally of their time. They were what they were because when they were new they epitomised the youth scene of the time and its that young image that made them what they were (ok a right mouthful), I know what Im trying to say. Having said that u have to hand it to Jagger and Co. How Mick does it is a mystery..He's still the greatest frontman in the entire pop business but do I wanna go see them..nope. Same with the Pistols. They blew my mind bk in 77, but tubby old geezers doing that stuff now, not for me. But yes, nostalgia, we all love it, long may it last.

Sorry to hear this. Broke up with long term partner four years ago and I still haven't got to over it, and yes like you I didnt want to go near the bass at all, ...however one day early last yr I suddenly had the urge to play again.....The mind wants to heal itself and it does so in tiny increments, even more so when there is a creative neccessity. Your time will come when your ready, it really will.

Love that Madman clip. The crowd just sat quietly, completely amazed at what their hearing and seeing. And yes they were a great band indeed...and its easy to forget just what a soulfull groovy performer Elton was in those early days

New Virgin ad aimed at all ages....Karma Chamelon. Anyway not surpised, old stuff is happier sounding and just sounds more interesting than todays dishwater. There I said it...took two pages.

The concept of better is really an endless circle. Ahead of you someone is better, behind you someone who's not. Flash doesnt much interested me, but if you can play...'One' with feel and delivery then you've got my attention.

Im not aiming this at BD specifically but Ive been in and out of guitar shops my entire life and yes its the same ole thing..total disinterest in the customer in the majority. And that's the thing, and I cannot believe nobodys mentioned it.....Working in a guitar store has to be the most frustratingly miserable way to earn a living imaginable. Kids coming in twiddling this and that then leaving without buying anything, that constant cacaphony all day everyday. I almost like the bad customer attitude is part of the game...its part and parcel of the deal. Dealing with a guitar store is gonna be an unpleasant experience, its the way it is. I almost applaud the staff for showing disinterest....probably keeps them sane at the end of the day.

Philly Freedom for eg. The tone, ghost notes and overall bass musicality...very tasty.