essexbasscat

About 18 months (or so) ago I posted a you tube clip on BC praising the guy's skill etc. He was playing a red roadworn jazz. Other BC'ers viewed it and offered comments and insights into the performance. As a result, I came away with a different point of view on the performance. So one benefit of a you tube clip is the opportunity for the BC community to all view the same thing and collectively discuss. How many of us can gain the same experience in other ways ?

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1399744772' post='2447294'] This is part of what came out of my left ear a few months ago: [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Photoon2013-05-10at16003_zps7d785fd4.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Eek ! how on earth did you get that lot out ? that's part of it ?

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1399723542' post='2447011'] Hopi ear candles DO work, and I've got the evidence to back it up! Just do a Google picture search for them, and see for yourself. If you're a Hopi ear candle practitioner, beautiful women will undress for you and lie down with nothing more than a towel covering them! Hopi ear candles DO work! [/quote] They work at getting beautiful women to lay down practically naked in front of you ? no wonder you're enthusiastic

I asked my GP to have a peek in my ears the other day and once again, they're about 40 % occluded. Does anyone here get repetative ear wax build up ? do we just ram the wax into a hard ball by compressing it with ear plugs ? how do you deal with it ? ear drops ? submerge your head in a hot bath ? drill bit ? Pardon ?

This industry is a national scandal

JUst this week, MyHermes delivered my parcel to my neighbours, despite VERY clear instructions on my door not to do so. Wouldn't trust one of their drivers to sit the correct way round on a toilet seat They'll never get a penny from me

At £399.00 for the 2 x 10, I expect we'll be hearing a lot about them in the future.... 12 ohms ?

I'd be really interested to hear how you get on with that rig, as I've been looking a 2nd hand prices of dynacord PA myself

Indeed, my Telecaster '72 reissue deluxe FSR has that cutaway at the top edge as standard from the factory

I've reflected on my post #27 and realised that I have probably not clearly conveyed my sinus - infected thoughts. No - one has mentioned anything via PM or any other means, I just realise my comment could be misleading. At the time of writing, I thought disrespect was being shown for the musicians of the Titanic and that was what I took exception to. However, I now realise that my post could read as though I considered disrespect was being shown for me, which wasn't what I was thinking at all. Apologies to Chaypup, who was good enough to acknowledge my post. Also apologies to the OP for dampening the tone of the thread with what could appear to be a loss of sense of proportion

Mike sold me some power supplies for my newly acquired bassbone. Mike also patiently waited for me to get the akkers together, thanks for making things easy Mike Definately recommended Tom

Gareth was kind enough to take two installments for a pedal, which was sent all safe and sound As others have said, he's a credit to BC Thanks Gareth Tom

Bought a pedal from Paul. Good communications as everyone else has found and also followed up to check all was ok. When feedback is as consistant as this thread, you know you can deal with confidence Thanks Paul, a pleasure Tom

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1399460609' post='2444390'] ...and look where that got them! [/quote] I'm fully prepared for my post to be ridiculed, argued with, taken out of context etc, but that's disrespectful And ipads do have good uses too, as ebs freak has outlined

Guess I'm going to be the voice of dissention then and probably need to get my flame resistance shorts on The musicians on the Titanic had to remember over 150 songs, any one of which would be requested in the moment. I know Paul McCartney etc had set lists sellotaped to their instruments for this or that performance, but they still had to remember the lyrics, as did everyone, unless they wanted to be seen reading paper on stage. A singer I worked with recently used an iPad for lyrics. Because the lyrics were just listed in successive paragraphs, the singer went from verse two to three, completely missing the bridge of the song, as it wasn't written on her ipad note. If people are using ipads as short cuts for learning songs properly, then subtle nuances and changes in the song from verse to verse could well be missed. Also, if you're paying attention to the ipad, you're not giving your full attention to the performance of your fellow band members, thereby missing the opportunity to react in time to their performance and cues and in turn, provide cues of your own to them. In the end, is the music of your band a living evolving entity from moment to moment, shaped by the musicians on the stage in that moment, or a collective programme of things to do ? Fire away

If you want to keep options open, you could buy xlr - xlr cables (which can be used for the mics as well) and then buy adaptors at Maplins.

Thank you kind sir

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1399295040' post='2442794'] Including the high notes? Impressive! Great and underrated band. [/quote] Nooooooooo ! not all the high notes at the end !

I sang 'Always and Forever' for a couple's wedding dance last year. Lovely song

[quote name='Gary Williams' timestamp='1399216563' post='2442147'] Thanks EssexBassCat - the thing is my physiotherapist has discharged me as I urgently need the operation.... she said anything at this stage is really too late. Obviously once I have the operation it will be quite a few months of physio then gym etc a bit like I had in 2010. Will look into the Alexander Technique though - sounds intriguing.... [/quote] If you come up London way at all, I can recommend a very good one in St Albans. The Alexander Technique is something that needs more than a few sessions, but it really is worth it

As others have said, start again with another rig. Suggest the Peavey MkIII going around here, it's an absolute bargain. Also grab a Barefaced S12 or something similar that will let amps breath well. That's YOUR volume sorted However, do you really want to continue playing with two guitarists that; - don't appear to be interested in half of the band's contribution to the gig - Act in such a way as to negate your performance best of british

I would highly recommend; - Ongoing physio - Lessons with an experienced Alexander teacher for postural education and control Best wishes for the future