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    Laurence Canty - Discussion, Memories, Potential Mega-thread

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    On 19/12/2023 at 14:48, Matthew Canty said:

    Hello everyone.

     

    Sad to be saying that my dad has passed away. He died on Sunday 17th December around 1pm - just in time for a coffee.

     

    It's been a really tough few years. I want everyone who said something on this thread to know it's been really important for me to hear these kind words, stories and memories.

     

    I had to no doubt he was a kind, inspirational and talented person. Liked by so many. I want you all to know that he was a wonderful dad who taught me so much about the world, life and of course bass guitar.

     

    If you're in any doubt as to how you might remember him in any way in light of this news, perhaps you'll find something in his Desert Island Discs, curated by him:

     

    I also kept track of any music that was discussed or mentioned during his stay at the care home:

    And finally, he recorded a gig back in 1991 at the Tower Hotel in London. It was mixed recently and I'm hoping to have it mastered soon and pressed to vinyl. Nothing commercial, just a very special keepsake. The tracks are SoundCloud:

    https://soundcloud.com/matthewcanty1988/sets/tower-hotel-1991-vinyl

     

     

    I'm celebrating with music.

     

    Hi Matthew thanks for sharing this info at such a sad time 

    I’d have gratefully gone for a coffee at the cafe in Highgate woods as we did on numerous occasions. Without Lawrence’s guidance I’d have been pretty useless as a musician and my wit a lot less sharper.🙏🏽🙏🏽

     

     

     

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    Laurence Canty - Discussion, Memories, Potential Mega-thread

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    On 10/02/2022 at 00:51, Matthew Canty said:

    Hello everyone,

     

    My name is Matt and my dad is Laurence Canty. I have so many beautiful memories from the little pubs of Lancaster (UK) where he played with the local trad' jazz bands. Eventually he started his own band here in Lancaster called Quay Change. They peddled "modern?" jazz to the local area - weddings, university balls, and such like etc.

     

    He is perhaps best-known for his book Electric Bass Guitar, The Complete Guide which has had various titles and versions since it's inception around 1974. There was also a significant stint as lecturer(?) of bass guitar at Goldsmiths. He took over this post from Mo Foster! He taught me how to play bass guitar from about 12 years old. I remember long lessons spent on the correct pressure to apply to the strings. 

     

    Unfortunately, he has mid-to-late Dementia. He still remembers significant amounts of his life however he suffers delusions and logic completely escapes him. He is in an a sad situation but the fact he can remember his life makes it all the more important that I gather stories sooner rather than later.

     

    I am looking for anyone who may know anything about him. You may have been his private pupil. You may have found his book and found it to be advantageous? You may have played gigs with him in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s or 10s and have something you remember about him?

     

    I am ultimately looking for the bass communities' experience of my dad. I'd love to see stories, photographs, videos or simply a memory of the way he was way back when.

     

    I'll be seeing him tomorrow. We'll probably talk about coffee and music, as we always do.

     

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    Hi Matt Sorry to hear about your dad 

     

    I’m putting the finished touches to a video interview and ironically was just about to give credit to your Dad who was a massive influence on my playing and later teaching methods.

     

    Please email me we’re we can continue this chat.

     

    I have some photos that Laurence took of me that might jog his memory 

     

    look forward to hearing from you

     

    [email protected]

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    I Hate Gigging!

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    On 14/07/2019 at 08:27, Newfoundfreedom said:

    I can't be the only one, can I?

    Don't get me wrong, I love being in a band, hanging around with my mates making music, that's where the pleasure comes from for me. I know public performance is the pinnacle of being in a band for most people, but I'm just not feeling it. The way I feel at the minute, I honestly wouldn't care if I never played in public again

    Lugging gear around, trying to fit it all in the car. Spending the best part of an hour at the other end unloading it and setting everything up. Standing round like a spare part waiting to go on, then performing to a load of annoying, well lubricated people, who, in many cases aren't even interested. Only to have to break everything back down while the audience who haven't shown a bit of interest all night, start demanding "more". Then lug everything around back into the car, drive home, lug it around again into the house and finally get to relax about 3 hours after the people you've been "entertaining" have gone to bed. 

    The only part I actually enjoy is if we get time for a couple of cheeky pints after the gig.

    Why do I do it? 

     

    Yes couldn’t have put it better myself although Ive been in situations where guns were pulled out so I totally get where your coming from  👍🏽

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    Replacing 2 x 9 volt battery with power supply

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted · Edited by frannie01

    23 hours ago, Bigguy2017 said:

    It's not easy to do - 18V needs 5 x lithium cells which is awkward.

     

    A better bet are rechargeable 9V batteries   - EBL USB Rechargeable 9V Batteries - 5400mWh Long Lasting Batteries with Micro Charging Cable 

    or bulk buy 9V ProCells

     

    If you could tolerate a DC cable you could use a clean 18VDC supply (MeanWell are good) for practicing.  

    Hi yeah I’ve been looking at the rechargeables online.The output from the Dean is very low and required a buffer preamp.In the course of experimentation I also tried adding  a condenser mic which was a revelation.

     

    It sounds good now and no worries about draining batteries unless I blend in both the piezo and the condenser.

     

    might still research that charging cable though can’t hurt can it 

     

    Thanks for the info 👍🏽

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    Replacing 2 x 9 volt battery with power supply

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    Posted · Edited by frannie01

    Ok Thanks it was an issue that came up on a forum and the batteries were pretty much fried when I got the instrument .I had a sire that needed 18volts and never had an issue.

     

    I’ve actually clipped on a condenser (running it through a pre for the phantom power) now and that sounds much more “acousticy” and will only drain the battery if I blend the piezo and the mic 

     

    cheers Paul 

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    Lack of Memory

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    6 minutes ago, Mykesbass said:

    I've decided to use this time to properly learn some parts. Not something  I usually do, as none of my recent bands have played strict covers. So far, I've found the actual picking up of parts quite easy - first two Narada Michael Warden's I Shoulda Loved Ya, and the proper Duck Dunn part for Too Hard to Handle. My BIG problem is, having learnt a part, if I go back to it say 4 hours later I have completely forgotten it.

    Does anyone have any tips - aide memoirs or techniques to speed up the memorising of lines?

    If it’s important to pay attention to a bass part I’ll write it out,I find it helpful to see as well as listen. It also gives you a record of it for future reference. 

    Musescore is a free score writing app available for both Mac and Windows 

     

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