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Its Ok I checked my account and it is a one off payment not a 'subscription' all is OK . The wording on the receipt got me interested as the product type stated ' subscription : yearly ' but I guess that is how you have described the payment , and not the application of the Paypal subscription repeat pay method . scare over , sorry to have put you out.

Ped , just a quicky , but worth mentioning as it caused a ruck of headaches on another forum I used to use , at it might be me , but.. Have we actually signed up for a renewing subscription that will come out every year? It currently doesn't bother me if I have , but , if someone gets taken by surprise this time next year it will cause mayhem if it causes umbrage and they request a refund etc etc It is definately worth knocking the subscription idea on the head and making sure those signed up get it altered , then generate an auto renewal reminder , it will help keep it cleaner .

[quote name='Jacqueslemac' timestamp='1362683147' post='2003379'] For my surf band, I looked up all the drum tutors and then emailed them all asking if they had a pupil looking for something different. The one we found has proved to be a real gem. [/quote] What a great idea, I guess it would work for players of other instruments and even singers . ( Before the wise arses chirp in, I didn't mean ask all the drum tutors for a guitarist or singer )

I have not actually sold anything here , but have given stuff away on the recycle, but I have signed up just in case

zip is ok by me

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1362500057' post='2000246'] In my dark past, I've (written and) performed everything from Medieval music to............... best, bert [/quote] Intriguing........how many bass parts were written in medieval music

it is perfectly plausible that quality music 'makes it' and becomes a massive hit, but musical taste is only arbitrary in the case of pop , the market will design and influence what styles are 'in',and the market is effectively what is promoted best. the net is a fantastic freelance alternative , but even then it relies on a bit of savvy in promotional techniques and lots of legwork to get anywhere no matter the quality of your work

I think in reality a pop song is a product , if a producer /writer/label/A&R or, knows their market , they know who carries influence (and enough of it) to make it sell , if they have the contacts to get on the radio 1 playlist , they have a marked advantage over the same song written and produced by us guys and gals.

No idea about jazz Nige, but Stock , Aitken and Waterman had a factory making hits , was it the quality of the material or the selling of it that really counted ?

I have no stems to contribute , but I do have a learning curve to continue , The idea behind this is brilliant and needs a bit of help with the raw material , so don't be shy , offer some stems up and I can keep picking the wisdom of some of the great talent on here.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1362521181' post='2000865'] Some of it is just to cash up, but most is simply what it is. [/quote] I think most chart stuff is to cash up and relies more on the promotion than the skill of songwriting , find a formula, promote the bejesus out it and nail its hat on. lyrics and tune follow the promotion and sycophancy of the providers of airtime/press/reviews etc. I think a lot of people could write a hit tune, whether they have the influence to make it a hit is a completely different story.

I'm gigging the 16th march , but in Chester .

OK Sat 9th it is google [url="https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210691614987351235849.0004d5f2ff114291042ee&msa=0"]BCbassrelay map is up to date [/url]

really enjoyed them both Dave , I think you would be well worth seeing live , very entertaining stuff which gets you involved , I think the girls vocal is a perfect modern fit into the 'gypsy folk ' style. Critique wise , the two tracks have different feel to them , Cage a lion seems a little bottom light compared to tetris, I like both , but for presentation , I guess they should be of a similar mix . I am only learning the technical listening skills , and I am sure in the real world it matters not , but it is something for you to consider ( even if you tell me to f**k off )

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1362340973' post='1998691'] Blimey if it gets up to Stafford on the 23rd I will probably have it next! I've got gigs in Newcastle under Lyme on the 30th of March and Stoke On Trent on the 13th of April. [/quote] That could be quick, there are a fair few of us within a spit and a kick those 2 , and I could pick up on the 30th and have a gig booked in 13th April just outside Chester , I'm not staking a claim . it will go where it will go . If Rushbo could let me know the details I will add it to the map .

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1362337520' post='1998609'] Only played one bum note during the set [/quote] As long as no-one noticed , you may have got away with it ,

Tough sh*t bud , that does sound like it hurts , I hope you get past it , if circumstances outside the band really does force it then don't dwell on the departure, be happy that you had the experience and maybe one day if you get the chance new opportunities might come knocking , good luck

My first proper outing with my new Spector euro4 LX , and WOW , it was superb , I bypassed the pedals as nothing really needed any FX and just played with tone available on the guitar and it was very impressive , the gig was a buzz , we played some stuff better than we had for a while and it was sweet . the PA amp fan packed in after 4 songs and was smelling very odd, so a quick reconfigure got us back up without too much fuss, then the drummers kick pedal fell apart 4 songs from the end , it was amazing how much sound space that left me , and got called up for 3 encores . Great night , blooded a couple of new ones , can't wait for the next gig .

I have lyrics written for this months , that raises a big problem though............it needs a melody ......then a biggerr problem ............they need to be sung

I am using an Ampeg Pf500 into a Schroeder 21012 thats plenty for my needs ...................................at the moment

I have just bought one new , the TW model ,emerald quilt maple , beautiful , beautiful guitar , I love it to bits and can't put it down . The knobs don't have detents but have a ridge on top so you can easily tell where they are , the range of tone is incredible, the depth and solidity gives you so much confidence , plays like a dream , the sustain is just forever , it pumps out quite a hot signal . I will get round to personalising the set up slightly , but out of the box its a winner . I always played with a pick , but for some reason I feel a lot more confident finger style with this beauty, I am not sure why , I do still use a pick but I don't feel I have to , odd. I have had GAS for the Emerald colour for years , and the gig money of the previous year just about covered enough to let me order it. I am a very happy bunny

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1362169170' post='1996826'] Could bring it back to Sussex for Friday's gig, but then I disappear for a week or so, so unless its taken on the night that might be a problem as gigwise I then have sweet FA [/quote] Go for it , there must be someone close gigging who can take it on, I am not sure that gig handovers are going to work in every case , but as long as the handover is photo'd and documented I reckon the spirit is good , Jim will have the definitive on this , but just keep it moving would be sound. I would love to do the show but am gigging on Sat and off to the Welsh stages Rally on Sunday , on an invite, so I will wish all the BCers a great weekend , and hope the Baton keeps moving

brilliant idea Si and very generous of your time.

Well done Garry , it got my vote , brilliant piece of work. that new pic looks like it should make it fun

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1362082437' post='1995592'] I have found my waistcoat and duly started the photo tribute to 90's Bassist & Fran. [attachment=128721:Fran & Me.JPG] [/quote] Top effort mep But I can't help thinking theres a scale issue with these two pics , Fran looks like he is short than his rig , You look like you are taller than your conservatory