WHUFC BASS

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The London Diehards need a bass player. We play punk / oi! style music and have a big following on the scene, three albums and various other releases out there with more on the way. We require a (prefferably) London / Essex / Kent based bassist who is versitile, into the music and who can commit to the band. We have UK / European and potentially U.S.A gigs lined up so must have a passport. Here's some examples of what we do ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUImIlQunIs[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9hMqFSBcrE[/media] If you're interested PM me or reply below. Cheers.

[quote name='Valhalalf' timestamp='1373971644' post='2143655'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Beyerdynamic DT770 are great headphones for studio use, tracking, critical listening etc however I would strongly advise looking for semi open headphones like the [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Beyerdynamic DT880 [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]to mix on[/font][/color]. [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec03/articles/mixingheadphones.htm"]http://www.soundonso...gheadphones.htm[/url] [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan07/articles/mixingheadphones.htm"]http://www.soundonso...gheadphones.htm[/url] [/quote] YES! I use DT880s for mixing and can only say good things about them. However, I would strongly advise against just mixing on headphones alone. You should at least use some sort of reference monitors to check your mixes.

Not my scene at all really but the pianist drinks in my local: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgczC4kcEM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=926gQfsTrd0

I went last night too. Had no intention of going (60 quid a pop - no thanks) but a couple of mates had a spare going free so I went. Thought they played really well. I forget just what a great guitarist Alex Lifeson really is.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363642224' post='2015264'] Like Justin Bieber. [/quote] [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1363642268' post='2015268'] He just had his brain removed at birth. [/quote] ... and his knackers.

Basses and amps are just tools to make music. That's all, pure and simple. They don't have special powers to make you play better.

I've done both and can honestly say I'd never play covers again. Much prefer playing our own music to an audience that have come to see us, to listen to the music we have created.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1360005991' post='1963475'] Moniack Mhor creative writing centre in the Scottish Highlands, three miles from Loch Ness. I did a five day residential song writing course run by Boo Hewerdine. [/quote] Just had a look at their website. Looks great.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1359988120' post='1962993']I've done a few songwriting courses (the week long residential course I did in January was undoubtably the best week of my life - absolutely magical!) & have found it to be really exciting & fulfilling, especially collaborating with other writers.[/quote] Where was this ?

Yep, I've written 5 albums so far, music, lyrics and arrangements too.

Its the same with people who give names to their instruments - I'll never understand that.

Let the music speak for itself. If you feel the need to get a bazillion views on your vid then maybe you're missing the whole point of playing music.

Right, here's the rub with drummers in London. 1) you need a place big enough to store a kit, or at least a practice kit - not easy in London unless you're minted or live with parents 2) You sort of need transport - very expensive in London. 3) They need to have practised a fair bit to be half decent - see point 1 4) Lesson are very expensive for someone hoping to take up the drums in London - at least £20 an hour. 5) with the shortage of drummers in London, there'll always be a band asking them to join, so hence the non-reliable / I wanna leave the band attitude. So you see, the odds ain't really stacked in your favour there.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1359029076' post='1948624'] What happens if you turn up to play and not all your 20 fans turn up? What if you get 10. Do you not play? This happened to the lad's band in a venue in London, they played, nothing came of it.[/quote] See my previous post.

Treat it as a free half hour rehearsal. Don't tell your mates if you don't want to and just turn up, do the gig and leave. If they ask you where your 20 mates are, tell them they're round your house giving your mother a seeing to.

I had my photo taken with REM once. That's me in corner.

Anyone else fancy this ?

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1358022360' post='1932096'] As usual with these sort of things they simply ask people at the door who they've come to see. Barnet, who runs the night, is one of the good guys and doesn't turn over bands for a quick profit. [/quote] Exactly right on both counts. They go out of their way to be fair to the bands and not act like complete arses when it comes to giving bands a fair deal. Thanks for the interest so far.

Anyone? this is a great venue and should be packed out with Chris Pope's band.

Any mod / indie / guitar type band wanna gig in London next Saturday 19th January let me know. A promoter mate of mine does a night down the 12 Bar in Denmark Street and they need a band to support Chris Pope from The Chords' band. You'll get 40% of the door money that you generate, the backline is provided *just drummer needs to bring breakables and you bring guitars*. If its a good night you'll get a bit more cash your way too. They're specifically looking for Indie / Mod type bands, so Jazz, Metal, funk etc. probably won't cut the mustard to be honest. PM me if your band is interested.

Used to have one of these - pretty versitle as it goes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr8kdWpB3U4

I've been working on this song in my home studio for the past few days. Its a cover of Vinnie Stigma of Agnostic Front's song "Hard Living". I'd like some advice on the mix please: [url="https://soundcloud.com/london-diehards/hard-livin-latest"]Text Mix - Hard Livin'[/url] I'm still not 100% happy with the bass sound, I'd rather have a much more ballsier valve, slightly overdriven sound but just can't seem to get it with my valve Trace Elliot combo. The bass is a mix of DI and mic'd cap (Shure SM57). Any input gratefully received.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGO-39biaQg