Lord Sausage

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1354138310' post='1882699'] Now you're talking. As far as [i]music [/i]is concerned,I personally prefer Jeff Beck's 'Guitar Shop' (and 'Wired' and Blow by Blow',but mainly 'Guitar Shop') to anything that Led Zeppelin have done. I think Keneally's albums are better than all of them though. [/quote] He's class keneally, seen him live. But it's kinda musicianship over music, academic over nature. Page everytime for me!

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1354227088' post='1883973'] thanks for that, tuned in... [/quote] no probs. somehow became an avid radio 2 listener about 3 weeks ago and heard about this the other day!

That is all!

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354146167' post='1882863'] Cool I've never come across a Spiritual Healer before, what's involved mate? [/quote] I thought all that spiritual healing was a load of bollocks. I had a problem with my shoulders, the girl i was seeing at the time was into it and took me to see her spiritual healer and she sorted it out. Spooky!

[quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1354146035' post='1882862'] Anyway going now before i put my size 12 in it again [/quote] I find this post offensive and belittling as i only have size 10's

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1354144140' post='1882827'] Heh! Quite a bit of development and artistry in Electronic Dance Music, but I don't want to make a big deal out of it... [/quote] Apologies, I meant in a kind of Zappa, Stravinsky kind of way!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1354140798' post='1882758'] Close arsenic, I like to think its about development. Of your creative skills, your ability to interpret an abstract subject, work to a timeframe, take and give criticism and a wholebload more. Basically developing as a composer. For example it seems entries with vocals are doing doing particularly well. Now how are people who cant sing going to get by this? I dont know about you but Im eager to find out [/quote] Why should they have to get by this. We should just change the title to BC Songwriting Competition if it's gonna funnel everyone into doing vocals jus to get votes. I can sing jus choose not to when writing music for myself, I write songs for my band. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354142083' post='1882787'] I'll just get Kit Richardson or Ingrid Webster to do the vocal on my next one That might help Seriously, I think most people don't really get instrumental stuff that much, they can understand the music better if they have a funky groove, nice melody, sexy chord sequence, and a lyric. I know we get a lot of criticism of popular music on Basschat, and the X Factor, and mainstream pandering, etc. but the fact is, most people, including us musicians, can't assimilate complex or aspirational music unless we've been exposed to it early on and by someone we trust and respect. I have no problem with that, I LOVE pop music, I grew up on it, but I also had a big fat geeky friend who I would play D&D with all day and listen to all sorts of amazing sh*t from his massive collection, Zappa was his favourite. I love loads of the music he introduced me to even now. It's all been a huge influence. We fell out massively and not had contact with him for 30 years, but really, most of the music I make is a dedication to him and the musical education I received from him. There's virtually no modern popular instrumental music to draw from these days is there? [/quote] I can get down with this. I grew up listening to pop and rock, but Steve Vai got me into instrumentals, which led to classical and jazz. With regards to no modern instrumental, you may get a bit in electronic music but its a bit basic. Not much develoment or artistry.

[quote name='arsenic' timestamp='1354139965' post='1882742'] No disrespect to anyone, (and certainly not having a go at Redstriper, just using his post as a reference) but this is the kind of thing I was referring to. If it comes down to people asking other to vote for them, it defeats the purpose. It's all about the composition, not who has the most friends and family willing to vote for them, just to stroke their ego. For me that would kill the whole point of the competition stone dead. The fun is in the creation, being judged by your peers, knowing that you will/will not win, based on your creativity. Knowing that you could loose because you play fair or because you don't use facebook, would certainly make me not want to bother next time. Sad, but true. [/quote] Respect! (i'm on a respect vibe today)

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354137214' post='1882683'] Very very sadly, I think you are probably right, but I desperately hope that's not the case here, and I am saddened and disappointed you would expect the entrants to do so. I do hope this is not your personal attitude as I have always thought you were a very fair kind of guy. And I don't mean your complexion, although Anglesey might do that to a person The effort should go into the interpretation, composition, execution, and being true to oneself. Not trying to ensure material gain with a campaign strategy, if that's the case then one should enter the Basschat Public Relations & Marketing Competition [/quote] Respect!

Missed all this, just read the whole thread! Wow! It's amazing what a custom bass can do! Down to one vote too....not that it mattered!

I can't remember what songs we play, the names of songs, the names of our originals. So no tips really

Voted, went with the one i thought was compositionally the best.

Just listened to them all start to finish, some of them a couple of times. They are all great. Got it down to two. Don't know whether to choose the one i like the most or the one that i think compositionally is the best, i.e use and development of themes, harmony and counterpoint etc, as it's a composition competition. My Maud has just ordered me to the shop for chocolate so i'm gonna have a good think and then vote later. As everyone has said it's been great to be part of, all in good spirit. Long may it continue!

Thet obviously wanna be really Rock n Roll, so fight fire with fire. At the end of the gig start acting real Rock n Roll, like The Who, and smash the sh*t out of all their gear!

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1353584460' post='1876249'] Ha! Thanks very much everyone. I'm going away today until Sunday so please accept my thanks to all past present and future donators for the time being. I'll catch up with you on my return. We really appreciate it! Thanks ped [/quote] Now we know where all the money went!

[quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1353543381' post='1876001'] Very nice mix and I am guessing you have deffo done this before, put together very professionally, this sounds like its been produced by a pro! Nice one, impressed and bowing down to the skill and knowledge involved, well beyond anything i could produce technical wise . [/quote] [quote name='Elvis Valentine' timestamp='1353543529' post='1876003'] Freakin' sweet Lord Sausage! has a totally awesome 70s cop show thing going on too :-D [/quote] [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1353547525' post='1876027'] Wow, very clean production on this! Sounds awesome. Really like this ska intro… and the second half just plain rocks! Great guitar chops and some cool FX going on. It definitely has a showtime/soundtrack feel to it that captures the Scooby pic especially well. Good work, M'Lud! [/quote] thanks a lot for your kind words but tho i have a bit of experience i'm no pro. Like some of the others said it ain't about the competition and it has been rewarding doing it. Really enjoyed it, especially as its been a slog. Now to listen to everyone elses. Listened to silddx, walman and blademan all very good!

Lanyards! We don't need no stinking lanyards! Have some money instead!

Ok! here is my effort. It's been a slog having to do it in small snatches (oo-er). I may possibly remix it if when my ears have settled down tomorrow if i don't like the mix, but might not get time. Its in two parts. It's called Scooby (voo)doo! [url="http://soundcloud.com/dreaded-ted/scooby-voo-doo"]http://soundcloud.co.../scooby-voo-doo[/url] oh yeah it's a couple of seconds over, is this ok?

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1353333948' post='1873713'] Not had a hope in hell of doing something this month - the pictures kind of put me off a bit this month - I had two conflicting thoughts and I wasn't sure how the f*ck I was going to create a bit of music incorporating the two...! I'll definitely check out the results though and vote - hopefully I'll be able to do something in Dec cheers Mike [/quote] [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1353334874' post='1873730'] That's a shame Mike but I know you've had a busy few weeks with the London Jazz Fest being on (wish I could have made it down this year). You can - ahem - [i]'thank'[/i] Nigel and I for the inspiration this month. Must admit I've really struggled with it myself. Ended up penning a song about a former failed relationship, dealing with deceit and the death of happy memories... so y'know, a chirpy and lighthearted singalong number on its way from me! [/quote] i struggled a bit at first. In the end i decided just to have to different parts a la Layla, The Chain etc, tho its nowt like them. Hopefully i will have it finished by wednesday night.

That's some good playing, really good. I just think in places it's a bit much for fills, it's more solo playing, especially for soul!

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1351512876' post='1851911'] It's a throwaway statement. No more point to it than saying Larry Graham did for bass what Nancy Sinatra did for boots, or Bernard Matthews did for British turkey farming. [/quote] I don't think it's fair to compare Jimi Hendrix to the might of Bernard Matthews. Jimi couldn't hold a candle to him.

I can't believe Jimmy Page was on, he asked him nowt worth knowing. Then end. Joke!

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1353012764' post='1870593'] How do you guys right music? i'm having awful trouble here. Edit- WRITE* er-durrrr! [/quote] I tend to hear the overall impression of what i want to achieve then i write little melodies and find chord progressions then i harmonise and arrange it. Then i start recording it but if i have any ideas during that i sometimes re arrange or add or take things. This current one is a bit of a challenge tho as i never give myself a time frame. Usually i spend a longtime. I once took 18 months writing something, so this is a first. Probably why i'm havin a little panic about gettin this done.

So are people judging this on the composition quality or mix quality or both. I thought it was just the composition. Also i'm beginning to worry if i'll get mine finished in time, about half way through!

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1352416104' post='1862915'] Right then. Heres my attempt. Not entirely happy with it, but bored listening to #2 son's excuses for not adding a bit of guitar to the second bit so went with some old bolloxs I eventually managed [url="http://soundcloud.com/aka_walman/bc-comp-nov12-run-scoob"]Run Scoob or Jim'll FixYa[/url] And under 3 mins as well [/quote]Class!