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Bert I guess Kiwi wont have a guest spot on the next PF album , but then I guess some of PF wont either , it must be hard for Kiwi (and Ped) having to let his (their) baby grow up, answer back and then having to bite his tongue to let it carry on growing , granted you can teach your kids how to approach certain situations , but (while I missed the initial spat) the guests can also sometimes forget that whatever their status , they are still guests. I have no Idea of the relevance of my observations, and I am sure you are correct in in yours , you always seem to be very level headed. If it is a Kiwi support post , I am with you, but I missed the bit where it went pear shaped , If it is all the right shape now , maybe OP could edit the the thread title to reflect this.

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1368395448' post='2076653'] [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/geoffbyrne/P1010059.jpg"]http://img.photobuck...ne/P1010059.jpg[/url] I'm not there now, but I have the brackets lying here in a drawer. G. [/quote] thats the idea , yours looks superb , Are you just careful hanging them up then ? ed to add 'superb' being used with the noted excess of strings

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1368394862' post='2076643'] You are not being a fanny. Get some rubber blocks 2"x4"x2" ish. Secure them to the wall where the body would normally meet the wall. You would need to recess the fixing screwholes etc and it would look a little odd when the guitar isn't hanging but it would work a treat. I saw this at a bar we used to drink in, in Ireland and thought what a clever idea. I'm not sure if it was home manufactured or bought as it was quite well done but I'm sure it would be easy to replicate. Their walls were stone. Good luck. [/quote] it seems like there are some good ideas on this one , excellent , and hearing a story of its application is top , I could even use some odd shapes and make them a feature , , I think I will see what I can get by Mrs Lurks . many thanks guys ed to add , Thinking on, a bit of mastic will stick the pads to the wall , they will have no load and in theory won't even get touched , but are there if needed . I feel a plan coming on . Photos will ensue when I get round to it .

[quote name='tonyquipment' timestamp='1368394661' post='2076635'] Masonry drill and some deep seated wall plugs. Or expanding bolts. I have 5 guitars hanging from a 10mm plasterboard wall [/quote] I reckon I can nail the things to the wall Tony , I built the room , appreciatte the input though [quote name='apa' timestamp='1368394780' post='2076639'] One or two small rubber faced protrusions placed behind where the body will be will solve the problem. One of those springy door stops maybe? You wont see them when hung and will be very inconspicuos when visible. A [/quote] This has legs , I like it

Ive heard it of Berts version aswell , same with lyrics , write them and post them back . it will probably come to nowt anyway.

I have seen a few brands of wall hangers that all seem to work , and have seen some lovely displays of bass guitars and other stringed instruments adorning the walls , however, as a recent decorative and 'trendy' renovation to our music room , we have brick faced a couple of walls that are where I wanted to hang my collection , the problem I have, is that while decorated plaster finishes are quite benign to the odd bit of guitar/wall interface , I fear absolutely, that barefaced brickwork is somewhat less so. I don't have a problem in myself or the family using my guitars, and accept the inevitable , I am no kit prima donna , but I don't want to tempt fate in this way. Does anyone have any top ideas or proven solutions that will both retain the the look of a brick wall , yet provide enough protection for my axes . I could always be being a fanny, and there is no issue , that conclusion from a voice of experience would also be good . TIA

Superb gig tonight , we played as solid all the way through as we ever have , with the added advantage of a clean sound . As I am learning to mix recordings I applied some of the thinking to our sound and Rhythm guitar is fantastic, he did what I asked and we all seemed to have sooooo much more space to play in without resorting to volume wars , maybe the room helped , I dont know , but the feedback we had was awesome , I really think we have stepped up , chuffed to bits . Gutted for you Jezza , it can't be nice that , if he cant do it in rehearsal though , I would not have put the show on .

great story , all the better for the pics , but I doubt very much if there ar any pics of me playing when I was a lad , I cant even recall seeing any of my younger brother who played in a proper band for a while, those pictures are to cherish .

Do the exhibitors give 'show' prices , and good deals on the day ?

Soundcloud is down I uploaded my entry , first in , but I am not sure if it saved or not , and I cant get on to the site now . Ah well , I'll suss it later I guess , BTW are you allowed more than one entry in any month ED to add Its back up now , so here's mine for the month [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/taraxicum-graffitigo"]Taraxicum Graffitigo [/url]

Wow Mike , I am just reading your book , for the third time , I must admit it went over my head the first time , started to make a few things click the second time , but this time I am starting to see a load of wood through the trees . A real insight well done. Our BC Mentor, Si , is great at advice and is really helpful aswell , even to the point of hosting the competition , top man .

PRACTICE ............... Its jazz , just go with the flow , mines upbeat aswell, when I say upbeat, as its jazz I am not really sure where the beat is , but I'm guessing.....up

[quote name='kevvo66' timestamp='1368049661' post='2072662'] hooray for Nantwich indeed lol [/quote] I am not quite sure I said that But a big thumbs up for the Easter music festival and Cheese , there are a few cheese related threads that might be of interest as it happpens , who'd have thought

I have something down now , I am unsure whether it needs vocal embellishment or not , but it needs a title , to point the listener to the correct vibe tying the pictures in more than anything , but 'Doo Wap Dandelions in Dyfed' , doesnt really do it , but 'Hypericum of Harlem' ..........Hmmmmm.

Welcome Guy , If you were at a loose end at all, you could join us in the monthly composition competition , though nailing one , getting 1 million votes, and going platinum would be considered a touch over the top

Welcome Kev I am just up the 51 from you, not too far the other side of the Tar You might enjoy it here , loads of great advice and one or two characters , some quality SOH makes too many threads unmissable , Enjoy your stay

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1367571544' post='2066986'] I think the ideas can come reasonaly quickly but, like someone said, its 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. I get a melody or chored sequence or some other concept going (a riff, a theme, a rhythmic idea etc) and then, like clay, start moulding it. The first bit is easy, the second bit is where the real work takes place. Sometimes it comes easily, sometimes it is like pulling teeth. I have read a lot about composing and most composers say the same. Some things just land in your lap, other things take forever to come together. [/quote] I have only just started to record , pretty much for the BC competition , and thus someone else provides the clue for the inspiration bit so its 99.9 % perspiration for me

Brilliant , let me know the next gig details and I will pin it on the map

[quote name='steve' timestamp='1367595741' post='2067416'] I have something bubbling too, everything hinges on getting my daughter to sing it tho [/quote] I have might have something Buble-ing as it happens My singer of first call is my daughter , but she was too embarassed to contribute to the jiggy bugs theme

20 posts about looking for a blues mouth organ player , and no-ones mentioned our Monica . TAXI

Second set normally for me , as I do the sound and lights aswell . We have a bad habit of rushing a sound check, though we are alawys close , but some rooms we play are difficult to set to. the last gig was in a restauarant that couldnt give us the stage untill 9.15 when we were billed from 9.00 . we play more melodic first half and getting it going drags my concentration everywhere , but by the second set I can let go and enjoy it .

My creative process starts with picture on the monthly composition thread I have got loads of song writing ideas and a few lyrics that have been written at times that I needed to write them, but they will always remain that way I guess , but give me a reason to make it happen , I can normally do something.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1367449629' post='2065972'] aim for something 'jazzy' and 'urban'... once I've decided on what those words mean [/quote] Ah, I think you will be sticking a pin in the dictionary a few times , listing the words you pick, then rapping them with a few friends alternately....... at a random time signature

I feel I should edit my previous post, but WTF , I wouldnt know where to start ed to add maybe that is just Jaaazzzzzz Niiiice.

<p sab="2175">[quote name=&#39;Bilbo&#39; timestamp=&#39;1367417790&#39; post=&#39;2065388&#39;] Interesting images but one thing I have noticed on here is how important backbeats are to most folk. If one tries to create a Jazz feel, it is harder because the level of playing s is higher and getting a jazz feel out of sequencers and midi is nigh on impossible . We shall see where this takes us [/quote]</p> <p sab="2176">&nbsp;</p> <p sab="2177">I dont know jazz AT ALL , but having done a bit of research , could I describe it as a sonic version of artists throwing paint at a canvass , in&nbsp;turn ,&nbsp;while the others hold the canvas &nbsp;,&nbsp; with a &#39;this is my colour ......splat&#39; , and see what turns out ?</p> <p sab="2178">&nbsp;</p> <p sab="2179">I get there are some &#39;tunes&#39; but do they ever get played the same way twice ?</p> <p sab="2180">&nbsp;</p> <p sab="2181">Not dissing it , but is there anything to get apart from everyone having a good splat ? ( and obviously enjoying themselves )</p> <p sab="2182">&nbsp;</p> <p sab="2183">Because I fear I may have some fun with this one <img alt="" class="bbc_emoticon" sab="2186" src="http://basschat.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.png" title="" /></p> <p sab="2184">&nbsp;</p> <p sab="2185">&nbsp;</p>