lurksalot

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1486678513' post='3233863'] Bash newbies, feel free to click on my bass blog link in my signature, and you'll see what really happens at a bash. [/quote] Uh Oh , I am not sure it is going to be as organised as some of them look Sylvia One day we may attract some superstars of the Bass playing world but, as an inaugural event , we do have the uber-talented, multple BC composition winning , recordist extraordinaire and song writing impressario that is ........ SKOL So there

WE have the room from 12 till 6 I would imagine that 6 hours might be a tad over the top for the gathering so I would suggest from 1.00 till you've had enough. Myself and Funkgod can get there a touch earlier to make sure all is good , then all may arrive as they wish. The room has very close parking round the back for a couple at a time or a short walk through the club corridor , I'll bring a sack truck to let people use if they find the need, Dont forget an extension cable and a tenner , and all will be good , I have lanyards and name tags done , I have written your BC name on them and left room for you to put your real name if you wish , though I have done [size=6]Les , Josie, Owen[/size] and [size=6]Vinny[/size] quite big , so there might not be enough room for their real names

no toutes , but maybe an en-suite February challenge is GO, GO ,GO [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/299683-february-composition-challenge/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/299683-february-composition-challenge/[/url] Enjoy yourselves

[color=#4B0082][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][b]February's Composition Challenge is up and running![/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5]Here's the image for your inspiration, chosen by me on behalf of January's winners Bleat and myself [/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Spoilers , except I cant use that somehow, so here is the rules !![/b][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]By entering the competition you agree to the Basschat Terms and Conditions and Forum Guidelines, which are designed to help ensure the forum remains free of offensive and/or illegal behaviour and material. In a nutshell:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]1) Please avoid any content that other forum users may find offensive. [/b]If your track contains explicit lyrics, for example, then please warn other forum users so they can choose for themselves whether to listen to it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]2) Please make sure you have permission to use any 3rd party sounds included in your track [/b](ie. sounds that you have not recorded yourself, such as samples of other people's music). The owners of Basschat accept no responsibility for infringements of copyright or other forms of legal ownership, which are solely the responsibility of competition entrants. If we spot any breaches of copyright then your track will be removed from the competition.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]3) Entries should be no more than five minutes long and written/produced during the month of the competition[/b], taking inspiration from the photo provided. No cheating![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you have any questions, just ask.[/font][/color] [color=#800080][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][b]The deadline for entries is midnight on Tuesday 21st February.......[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#800080][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][b]Its a few days shorter than normal so get your skates on [/b][/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='Bleat' timestamp='1485961853' post='3228045'] Well done to Lurksalot, well done me, well done everyone else!! I thought my effort was a bit rubbish this time, all felt a bit half hearted when I did it!. I genuinely was not expecting this one to be so well liked, so thanks to everyone who voted ! I officially nominate, and will be more than happy for Lurksalot to choose the next pic, as I am much better at being inspired than trying to inspire others to be fair! Cheers, James [/quote] many thanks and well done James , I will find a picture tout-suite , you can ignore the PM I sent earlier asking if you wanted to choose a pic

Many thanks all for taking part and for the voters , a splendid performance on both counts . As wt midnight , close of play , I am humbled to announce that joint winners with a very close run challenge , are myself and Bleat . We shall confer on a photo and I will post February's thread this evening

Welcome to the forums Pat the gig is a get together with kit , so it will probably be a bash Its under the NW bass Bash , pinned at the top of the events forum

Just to add , 28 voters in total at time of posting is fantastic, thanks for all your support , I really hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy making it

Each month I see the picture and want to write and record the best rock song in the world ,ever, then I actually start work on it and sods law means it takes a different direction. Being fairly unimaginative , I tend to find lyrics help me to describe a scene , but being a God awful singer means that sometimes I have to draw quite deeply on my ability to say 'WTF' Equipment is sparse , focusrite 2i2, microphone, bass, guitar and/or a digital piano that gives me some different sounds or midi. EZ drummer and a few plug ins. One of the drivers for me is the excuse to actually do it, I have always believed I can write the best song in the world , it's just that I now realise that it is going to take a bit of practice , and the monthly deadlines means that the focus all brings the day that I will At some point have the ability, to tell the story in my own words and music that I need to tell . I only ever first used a DAW to join in with this challenge after a month or two of it starting , and now I have recorded nearly 50 tracks , incredible really , I love it

Ok , we'll call it a tenner , this does have at least one advantage... I haven't got to bring 25 £2 coins with me

Brilliant work again gentlemen , a great listen through

A quick heads for you all with regards the cost of the event . After Chris's negotiations we can confirm that with drinks (tea and coffees) and a light sandwich buffet included the cost will be £8.00 a head which is payable on the day in coin of the realm please This should cover contingencies and might leave a little left for a donation or to help fund future events . There is a bar if anyone wishes to order any other drinks or meals as required. We would suggest everyone bring their own needs in the way of sockets and an extension lead , we may need to do a bit of daisy chaining around the hall. Any other ideas , suggestions or questions just fire them out and we will have a look at them , though as an initial meetup we are hoping to keep this as simple as possible but take some feedback after the event to get a feel of how it goes . Many thanks Lurks

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]1. Funkgod[/b] -[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Wal , [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Goodfellow classic (86/7 number 42, one of bernies kirtchen table ones)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]G&L L2000E (a very rare 1980), [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Mucicman sabre '79, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fender jazz fotoflame, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fender Jazz in metalic burnt tangereen,,,, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif],[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] HK 6 string fretless Amazing value for money.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swr red head, 2x10 combo, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swr red head 2x10 combo with swr 2x10 ext cab, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swr SM500 pro, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Swr 6x10 Goliath.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]2. Lurksalot [/b]- Spector Euro4 , Spector Legend4, TC RH750 , TC RS212 & RS210[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]3. MrZed[/b] - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Musicman 25th Anniversary and Stingray HH along with my Genz Benz STL9.0 and Berg HD210's [/font][/color] [b]4. Les [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- '79 Stingray, '78 Sabre, '68 Mustang[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]5. ChunkyMunky[/b] - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Another Musicman, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0, cabinet (Probably a Berg or Barefaced)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]6. Josie[/b] - probablqy three GMRs (two 5s and a fretless 4) (and/or two non-standard Fender Jazzes - how to decide? [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]) and definitely cake.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]7. Vinny - [/b]BB-1X, Smooth Hound[/font][/color] [b]8. Musicman20 -[/b] [b]9. MisterT - [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sterling SB14, Eden WTX500, Vanderkley 112MNT x1, only 2 pedals of note: BeatBuddy & Pigtronix Envelope Phaser.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]10. JellyKnees[/b] - Dingwall ABZ5, Tune Maniac fretless, Barefaced BigOne, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Markbass Little Mark Tube 500[/font][/color] [b]11. ead[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] - Some ACGs, maybe something else too if I have an interesting bass knocking about, Gen 2 (I think) Barefaced Compact and Midget, GB Streamliner 600[/font][/color] [b]12. ribbetingfrog - [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](only have one bass so that'l be an easy choice) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]13.[/b] [b]Bassman Sam.[/b][/font][/color] [b]14. AndyTravis - [/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]original batwing Aria SB-1000 to bring, a heavily modded Nate Mendel Fender. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Contenders also include a graphite necked peavey 5 and a few pedals. Ashdown [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]rootmaster evo 800 rig.[/font][/color] [b]15. Bass Culture[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] - Zoot Custom Medium scale & possibly Zoot Custom fretless. RH750 & Barefaced BB2 if needed.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]16. BigLump [/b]- “real basses”! :-)[/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]17. Zootchaser[/b] - Zoot Iceni bass, Reidmar head[/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]18. afterimage[/b][/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]19. tommorichards[/b] - [/color][color=#282828]Ampeg svt cl w/ 810 fridge, maybe my marshall vba400 if it fits, '76 4001 rick, modded, 4004 rick, fender jazz w/ flats and 62 style pots, gibson explorer bass, moonshine gretsch bitsa bass[/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]20. Skol303[/b] - [/color][color=#282828]"idiot's guide to home recording[/color][color=#282828]”[/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]21. Mr H[/b] - Fret King Esprit, Charvel Model 2B x2, Peavey Cirrus BXP 5-er, something else to fill the rack, maybe EBS Reidmar 250 with 1x10 cab[/color][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]22. Owen[/b] - Shuker, Shuker/Firecreek, Shuker/Godfellow (prob for sale), Jule Monique and Berg IP310.[/color][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828][b]23. kevvo66[/b] - basses and maybe a rig or two. Schroeder mini cabs, gk mb800 amp and maybe my phill jones cab [/color][/font][/color] [b]24 AdamWoodBass[/b]

I am hesitant to offer much input here because the idea hasn't grabbed me from day 1, only for the reason that I rarely find the interest in solo bass playing, whether that be some of the 'greats' showing their chops or some simple riff work or noodles, the quality of the playing is irrelevant it is just something that doesn't float my boat. I think a noodle thread for both the production and the discussion seems an obvious choice , for the input of the time and energy to collate and post the poll in regard of a challenge would need to be based on more interest and involvement. I think Twincams passion for the thing is commendable , it just needs a consistent handful to join the fold and it would generate the interest better.

we'll see what nexts months comp brings and if it guitars I might invest in 2nd Gen one myself

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1485039557' post='3220724'] You are on fire. [/quote] Many thanks , you are too kind , can I admit to having a little chuckle at that [quote name='fingers211' timestamp='1485088285' post='3220975'] Did I hear a bit of your own type of 'Major Tom' going on there ? [/quote] Not deliberately , but if it works I will claim subliminal impulses for the inspiration and claim otherwise

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1484736224' post='3217857'] Hoping to make this as fairly sure I'm around that weekend PS: don't really have any interesting gear to bring, but happy to bore the pants off people about music production or run a short "idiot's guide to home recording", given that I myself am a qualified idiot. [/quote] That sounds an excellent idea Buddy , and on a similar note , the bash isn't restricted to those bringing gear, everyone is quite welcome to come along as a meet up with your fellow BC'ers. Chris (Funkgod) has been in negotiations with the venue to provide a simple sandwich buffet and a supply of teas and coffees , we will hope to put it all together and come up with a cost per head , but it will be at most £10 , and that will probably leave a few pennies in the kitty for subsequent bashes or get togethers or a donation to a worthy cause. Ped has kindly donated BC lanyards for the event so we should be able to hang our names around our necks to identify each other, I think Skol is generally the one with the red carnation though

[quote name='christofloffer' timestamp='1484916442' post='3219651'] i got something, though not what i originally intended. with kit going wrong and my room really not being cut out for mic recording i had to lean rather heavily on the keyboard and bass. so i ended up with a bit of soundtrack rather than the folky type thing i started with. i wanted to something in open C tuning, which fits the wild west idea in many ways. but mic recordings were awful and full of other noise and plugging it in has this annoying popping sound. anyway, as its soundtrack allow me to set the scene. it is supposed to fit the cowboy coming home after weeks of travelling. so as he clears the ridge in the picture he sees his homestead with his family running around. maybe a little soppy but that is what went through my mind as i was building it up and i dont think its a million miles off. it is short but hopefully has enough going on to not be too repetitive. i am just happy to get something done in the midst of moving house and things. [url="https://soundcloud.com/christofloffer/back-to-the-homestead"]https://soundcloud.c...o-the-homestead[/url] [/quote] I must have been through a 'cup half empty' phase as I saw the complete opposite I thought it was another day out the wilderness and he had had enough of it

Excellent news Dad, improvement is the main thing, It might be worth giving mine a miss then this month , it is a touch rushed It does what I wanted it to though so good luck .... https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/back-on-my-pony

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1484257295' post='3214192'] I Dream of Jeannie - as borrowed by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince in Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOaFh-yJk_k"]https://www.youtube....h?v=IOaFh-yJk_k[/url] [/quote] I love you Mike , I dream of Jeannie perfect , I got a few of the pictures in my head about right , pretty girls well 1 at least , early colour about right , set in florida 'Cocoa Beach' which fits the coast idea . I was reasonably good with the visualisation , many thanks

Dean Martin , mambo italiano ish , but with no vocal , that sort of era maybe .

Thanks but its not whats in my head . Its particularly the chorus that reminds me of an instrumental theme which puts pictures of the south of France or the Italian coast with open top sports cars and pretty girls , I dont know why , maybe I am always thinking of that image Possibly early colour film type genre, I could be well wide of the mark but an old tune is definitely there

this pop tune 'after the after party' it is fairly recent, but the melody strikes me as something from a 60's or 70's tv program or film , for the life of me I cant identify it . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM33anTtEVE can anyone put me out of my misery please

Its not just the music though is it . If your front man and band engages the audience you can play any tune you want , you will have them onside , put on a show, throw some lights at it , look interested and make like you want to be there and you can play the same set as the next band , but its a totally different experience

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1483892197' post='3210903'] I was just reviewing my Soundlcoud page and realised that there are at 30 compositions on there that would not have been written were it not for these challenges. The quality is distictly variable, of course, but the learning has been invaluable. One wonders how many tunes have been written across the Basschat fraternity because of this. Whoever had the idea for this thread is a frickin' genius. [/quote] [quote name='christofloffer' timestamp='1484071599' post='3212456'] couldnt agree more, getting involved with this little challenge has given me a reason to write things. i have been messing for years for my own pleasure but it was mostly just putting ideas in the bank for possible future use. having a definitive focus is great and has pushed me to get a better understanding of my gear and to try out some different genres. as is evidenced by my entries i still have loads to learn but i am a lot happier to try. for someone who doesnt play in bands and has no wish to gig its great for my efforts to have a point beyond getting ideas out of my head only to sit gathering digital dust in some forgotten hard drive folder. [/quote] Absolutely, 46 tracks from me , that has just amazed me , before I started playing with this challenge I had never even used a DAW ! a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has/is participating, for all the encouragement , support and even as simple as being the audience for the work that gets produced. This is an incredible journey and long may it continue to inspire people like me who start without a clue, but just getting the confidence to make music and publish it is truly fantastic.