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I have scrawled my mark on the voting sheet , some great stuff as usual .

I had never written a note until last Christmas when I saw the composition competition on here and it gave me the kick to have a go , then I had to learn DAW, audio interfaces and mixing , I still don't know much about any of it , but I have had 2 entries and got a vote on both , what a buzz that was, to see someone liked it, fantastic But I am in a cover band because I fell in with a bunch of like minded guys and love playing the stuff we do, to the people we do , it is an easier route than original stuff , both in learning to play and getting a crowd , but we can slip on or two of our own in as and when the opportunity arises.

Great pictures Steve , I will bounce a few reminders out in the morning Jim .

One of my faves is Elvis ................Costello , pump it up , I found it very awkward to pick out some of the detail , but you'll love it , nail it , record it , post it and hey, I get to see it done properly . Happy birthday , enjoy your passion for the day .

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1364497749' post='2027392'] So just goes to show, always do your best, you may get better rewards than you expect. [/quote] ^ Always this , though sometimes playing your best is reward in itself...............anyway ......... We played our bass relay gig tonight to a birthday party in a pub , and boy were they ready to party , a top night all round , rhythm guitar reckoned it was his most enjoyable gig ever , and he has done some work . We had 2 good party enquiries at top dollar , met 2 fellow BC'ers who came along and we raise a few pennies for the Relay charity , that makes it a win,win,win,win scenario The only problem is sleep won't happen, and I have a couple of customers to see in the morning

Cheers Steve , you're very kind , the crowd were really up for it and that helps everything move along nicely. I was well pleased to see you and Vinny , it is brilliant when you come and introduce yourselves . I think that this relay is fantastic , a truly inspired idea from JIm and I feel honoured to be a part of it . I am not sure how much went in the tins but I am hoping for a few donations on the website , I will check it out and send a few nudges if needed . Good luck with your go Steve and Vinny. Kev

On the plus side , its all plus , on the minus , I am also gigging on the 13th so won't be able to come and enjoy the craic young Vinny- my-lad , ah well , as a mr green once said . the party is still on tommorrow night for y'all .

[quote name='4 candles' timestamp='1364419865' post='2026360'] if you have a daytime job then you should do it for free!!! or enough to cover your petrol and sandwich because you enjoy it, and you have a source of income and leave the paid gigs to us guys who NEED the money, who do this to pay the bills and put roof over head [/quote] I am not sure how doing a wedding for free will provide more paid work for you guys who need the money

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364412643' post='2026204'] Apparently, I'll be playing Sweet Home Alabama.... [/quote] Doesn't everybody , I am letting Vinny make the call as I offered it to him before I logged in today , I have Emailed aswell so should firm it up later this evening either way .

Excellent news ,we have people queing for it now Latest from me is that Vinny has been in contact and will happily take it on next and I have tentatively given him the OK ,though I am not sure he can attend on thursday, or what his gig diary is like, but I will point him to the thread now and get his input with regard the other kind offer from Steve . Kev

Rushbo has an upside down neck but strung correctly , it is an object of some confusion , it looks like an upside down lefty but isn't .

Is there any interest locally to get involved ? I have emailed the 3 closest on the contacts list , Runcorn , Middlewich and Flint , and had no response , come one boys and girls , there are definately a few gigging players around Chester , Wirral and N Wales , step up and take it on , be a part of it, there will be no relay without players to pass it on to. There are Jam nights to play at if thats all you can get to , it doesn't matter , just play a song and pass it on .

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1364328146' post='2025005'] Your playing hand is doing two jobs - it's pulling a single string (dexterity) with an appropriate amount of strength to make the note ring clear and true. [/quote] pulling a single string is one job , whats the other is it for pulling something else I often thought that as I am right handed I should be fretting with the right hand , but I guess that at the end of the day it doesn't matter and is purely a question of practice whichever way you do it . Ed ...to add smut

OK , I'm in , I got a vocal of a fashion done in the end , its deliberately low(ish) in the mix , but Its there [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/march-comp-angry-birds-3"]link [/url]

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1364136524' post='2022275'] Don't forget photos too [/quote] Ian has the hand over photo , it took ages to get the studio set up looking just right , I am sure he will post as and when .

and on we go , Cheers Ian , The Golden Eagle in Chester city centre on Thursday (28th March) come on down ed to add [url="https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210691614987351235849.0004d5f2ff114291042ee&msa=0&ll=53.094024,-2.592773&spn=5.88681,15.644531"]map update [/url]

Thanks To Ian (Rushbo) I am now in posession of the baton. The gig will be at the Golden Eagle in Chester city centre this Thursday 28th March , I know there are a fair few local BCers, so who wants to take it on . shout up , and hopefully we can do the swap on the evening .

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1363973414' post='2020423'] Stick with it Lurks...! I'd personally make a decision as to which is strongest - the vocal or the instrumentation, then re-write/re-work the other to fit. These monthly challenges have certainly helped me to keep things simple and avoid doing too much at once - which I used to be very guilty of in the past, resulting in music that was often too 'busy' with everything fighting for space. The 'mute' button is always your friend in such instances! Trying muting a few tracks and see if helps breathe some life into it. [/quote] Cheers Skol I WILL have something up by the end of the day , I have recored some strings and aahs to guide the melody and I will print the lyrics , so it may end up a self build song in your own heads , with a deconstructed presentation I will alter the melody a touch to see if it helps Emmas vocal fit in and give it another go this afternoon , but I have had a listen to the other entries and they are top again , It kind of determined that my vocal wasn't up to it , anyway, onwards and upwards .

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1363990770' post='2020785'] Yay! Come and get it! Drop me a PM and I'll get the kettle on. [/quote] PM sent , just a weather issue that might cause an inconvenience , but will wait and see ,

In my band 3 of the guys write songs and I am learning , The call appears to be a combination of commmitment , it is great fun to try new (covered ) songs to see what works but we have a reference to relate to , original written songs need a whole new level of input that falls down if 1 can't commit to it , we play covers the term 'original' has also been covered , as a player does it really matter ? if you didn't write it does it it matter who did ? How many of Kit's songs did you write Nige ? or how many of your songs does Kit sing ? does it matter and is there a difference? at what point is a song original and who gets to claim that ? as Dr Dave said earlier, they play an arrangement of a song , the differential is very minimal to me, and is a purely an arbitrary definition

I bought a 'violin' type bass recently. mainly cos a) a hohner violin was my first bass it is really light weight and short scale that my 11 year old daughter could use it C) with a hollow body she could play it and hear it without amplification . she prefers my Spector legend 4 though I hope you get sorted soon .

I have fallen into a bad trap that I have made for myself , I have written and mostly recorded................ a song , the daughters vocal doesn't really fit , and mine is totally sh1te , so I am trying some last ditch salvage solutions. I am really struck by how much is involved in doing this sort of stuff , it has given me a whole new appreciation of composition, recording and musical presentation .

I cant see this sitting still , if there is no-one picking it up , I will come and get it on Sunday morning , I have a gig next Thursday that will be a craic , I will wait till Saturday to see if anyone else dibs in

That sounds like a blast , and it would appear you have knocked a bit of confidence into the first lot , well done

I really feel for you on this one , [b]you [/b]are stressing over the order in which you play the stuff your band can play , and you have the rug pulled from under you by members of the band not having the confidence of playing it . really bad, performing is ALL about getting up and doing it , your standard is irelevant , you will improve you have to start somewhere, and if members of the band are not prepared to start , its finished. you however, have had a learning curve to be proud of , share it with people who appreciate it and aren't afraid to stand up and be counted .