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Ive listened to this live album a few times, and this record. and was blown away at his playing. it really is amazing. a bit of slap, but some EPIC finger style on a 5 string. . [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Y3AOdEMM0[/media]

slick stuff from the old school master's. EPMD. in my opinion these guys were the boys. they are still good now. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BZuE4y9V0E[/media]

I'm with you Marcus. its just a fantastic record with fantastic playing..like you say it is sublime. i will post who have maybe not heard it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NKl3IK5QOA[/media]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTQccp9DcX4

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1396476950' post='2414250'] One of my fave vocalists, been to see him too. Even like his Motown albums. Oh, just remembered when I went to see Steely Dan back in 1974, they had him in their touring band too. [/quote]really like his Motown albums, they are great. just sublime this really is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJe1iUuAW4M

gotta love this. got to be the most distinctive voice's i know. what my mum and dad used to listen to. always had an impact on the funk/blues and soul that came after. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_GmuIHL_EM

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1396443890' post='2413689'] Sounded too far ahead of the beat for me and generally not sweetly timed. It might have been that the backing was so quiet. It's just a perception thing though, clearly for most it sounds fine. I'm not keen on his tone either [/quote] i can't say that I'm overly keen either on the tone, but for the song, i think its necessary. as for timing, the only thing i can think of, is its a P bass, and has a fatter spread of note, so is maybe not as focussed as maybe a Jazz. that and maybe the recording.? I'm only guessing to be honest. and I'm not one for telling people what they can hear. different ears and all that.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1396385697' post='2413079'] At first I found his timing too frantic and it made me feel anxious, but he settles in really nicely in the second half. That does sound like an octave doesn't it. [/quote]im interested to know your thought's on why you find his timing too frantic, at the start Nige..? not knocking your opinion buddy, but do you know something about good timing that i don't ? am i missing something

those vids are so cool.

has anyone heard of this seminal UK hip hop act.? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlJh0p8L01M&list=FLzVUqeF1SLjxa78y2gd03dQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45fKOMgXgkQ&list=FLzVUqeF1SLjxa78y2gd03dQ

[quote name='RoRi' timestamp='1396121213' post='2410209'] Junie is just funny: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IF2RrABvsU[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQuEQl9k2ug[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM4kqL13jGM[/media] [/quote]those are very cool RoRi.. especially the goats track.. not heard of them before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTENJZAlMv4&list=FLzVUqeF1SLjxa78y2gd03dQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4oCbEFWb10&list=FLzVUqeF1SLjxa78y2gd03dQ

i think this is fabulous.!!!!! a lot of people don't dig Andrew's bass playing, as being too busy. i dig him. love the synth/keys playing also on I Feel for You. great stuff from The North Sea jazz fest.. 14 minutes of Chaka magic. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjNifAFOX68[/media]

sorry to be the Rotosound negative guy, but i really don't like them. i think they are cheap, and don't last very long.lots of hype, but nothing quality about any string they have ever made. I'm not going to bang on about my favourite string. ok DR's. they last forever, and they sound awesome. yes they are expensive, but they are so worth it, no matter your preference.

sorry i love some Alembics and i love the Rouge. but i just don't get it price wise. I'm all for great instrument manufacturer's. but some maker's do over charge, because of there name, and rep. as subjective as it is. i bet John Shuker, or Martin Peterson could make, and does make a bass, that is in equal quality to any Alembic. look at the price difference. don't get me wrong Alembic's Fodera's are fantastic instrument's but they are overpriced. i would put any lower priced instrument by Sei next to any high end Fodera, and you show me the difference in quality.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1396225601' post='2411224'] If that's your honest opinion, I'd suggest simply not giving him extra air-time. [/quote] bad post deleted.

that guy is so good. 16th note master.

just don't get your wallet out dude.

im not experienced in the world of effects. but is he using an octave pedal of some kind in parts of this vid.? i do love the sound.

im not into the tone of Alembic's but for looks the Rouge 5 string is gorgeous. still would not pay anywhere near the price that there asking for there instruments. just like Fodera. you can get just as good for half the price. but if thats your bag and you got the coin. this bass is gorgeous though.

he's obviously a Pino fan. but i think his playing is great. you might say that he's playing every note to the letter, but it highlights for me how good pino palladino's bass playing is. .people who play covers can only get so good, i know, but its still great to hear a bassist doing something well. i was waiting to hear how he executed the fantastic fills that Pino plays on this record, and he doesnt let down. great playing from Miki Santamaria. and a lovely tone from that Pino Custom shop. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTh9VFGg7RU[/media]

bless him. he's enjoying himself.