Gust0o Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='far0n' post='1328346' date='Aug 5 2011, 10:02 AM']Tidied [/quote] Better 'by' than 'with', I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Jeez...you guys! You're a tough lot to impress. OK, so it's a bit scrappy, a bit clankety clank and lacks form, but the kid can't be much over ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I really shouldn't watch things like this. You just get comfortable with you deterity and ablilities and then. . . . . . . I'm off for a sit on a park bench to contemplate taking up the Kazzoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Very British reactions! Bet they'd love him on Talkbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='SteveK' post='1328620' date='Aug 5 2011, 12:44 PM']Jeez...you guys! You're a tough lot to impress. OK, so it's a bit scrappy, a bit clankety clank and lacks form, but the kid can't be much over ten.[/quote] Yep, and I expect he's still a better player than about 90% of BCers anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 But playing is as much about taste as it is about "chops". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1328299' date='Aug 5 2011, 09:32 AM']+1 I can buy beer and have sex every night.[/quote] ...and reach the first fret. I didn't watch for longer thatn about 20" - just not my thing. This is the internet - if I want to watch people engaging in 'teenage exercise' then surely there are sites that specialise in that sort of thing? No doubt the kid's got some chops though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Do I detect a hint of jealousy here, gentlemen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Skol303' post='1328785' date='Aug 5 2011, 02:51 PM']Do I detect a hint of jealousy here, gentlemen? [/quote]whithout a doubt...Did anyone actually watch the whole vid..??? or is everyone throwing there toys out of the pram because of the slapping at the start? really cant see what most of you guys are on about?? hes a great player.. Jeez.. give him some credit... you guys sound as old as he is.. Edited August 5, 2011 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1328744' date='Aug 5 2011, 02:19 PM']But playing is as much about taste as it is about "chops".[/quote] Of course, but how many kids that age have a well-developed sense of musical/performance taste? Having the chops is a good start as the taste (hopefully) develops? TBH past the first few minutes it wasn't so bad anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1328791' date='Aug 5 2011, 02:54 PM']Without a doubt...Did anyone actually watch the whole vid..??? or is everyone throwing there toys out of the pram because of the slapping at the start? really cant see what most of you guys are on about?? hes a great player.. Jeez.. give him some credit... you guys sound as old as he is..[/quote] Nah, I reckon it's good old-fashioned grumpy-old-man healthy cynicism. He's just too cute. We don't like James Blunt either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Skol303' post='1328785' date='Aug 5 2011, 02:51 PM']Do I detect a hint of jealousy here, gentlemen? [/quote] Of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) What's there to be jealous of? He's playing dull 'smooth jazz' (after the 'fingers caught in the strings' intro) Edited August 5, 2011 by Tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1328791' date='Aug 5 2011, 02:54 PM']whithout a doubt...Did anyone actually watch the whole vid..??? or is everyone throwing there toys out of the pram because of the slapping at the start? really cant see what most of you guys are on about?? hes a great player.. Jeez.. give him some credit... you guys sound as old as he is..[/quote] Must admit I didn't watch it all, it's just I haven't slept for a couple of nights and am a bit mischievous with a "red bull and bananas" sugar rush. Just had a watch. He's very good. And in all fairness if he gets all the "1st one to E wins" out of his system by the time he's 16, he'll undoubtedly make a fine bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Meanwhile in Glasgow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='merello' post='1328829' date='Aug 5 2011, 03:18 PM']Meanwhile in Glasgow..... [/quote] Thats more like it!!!!! kids should be into ACDC not nasty slimy smooth jazz rubbish! First kid will never get laid Second kid will be a rockstar and have platefulls of it IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' post='1328946' date='Aug 5 2011, 04:43 PM']Thats more like it!!!!! kids should be into ACDC not nasty slimy smooth jazz rubbish![/quote] Or they could be into both and be way better off. Anyway,I'd rather listen to the first video than the kid playing ACDC. The kid has obviously got chops,but I think we've got to wait a few years yet to see where he takes it-if he does take it further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Two salient points (outside of the taste/talent argument) Where'd he get the bass / pay for strings / pay for lessons (if applicable) There's some sort of advantageous scenario behind his ability. Will he still be able to do that when he has a considerably larger right thumb. I can lay my thumb parallel to the strings on an instrument with 16.5mm spacing, and cover 3 strings with it. That ought to be useful, but it ain't. Hope he manages to keep going and enjoy a career in music if that's what he wants in half a decade's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Good point. That instrument is not too big, but defo too heavy for a little growing up boy. Looks like a sad story behind it like so many child prodigies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1329078' date='Aug 5 2011, 06:37 PM']Two salient points (outside of the taste/talent argument) [b]Where'd he get the bass / pay for strings / pay for lessons (if applicable) There's some sort of advantageous scenario behind his ability. Will he still be able to do that when he has a considerably larger right thumb. I can lay my thumb parallel to the strings on an instrument with 16.5mm spacing, and cover 3 strings with it. That ought to be useful, but it ain't. [/b] Hope he manages to keep going and enjoy a career in music if that's what he wants in half a decade's time.[/quote] I've read and re-read your post and still not sure I understand what you're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwood Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 The lads tremendous, however I would say he's better on some of the other videos that are on there, especially the chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 [quote name='merello' post='1328829' date='Aug 5 2011, 03:18 PM']Meanwhile in Glasgow..... [/quote]IMHO....There is no comparison whatsoever.. as great as that sweet liitle chap is, (oh i dont want to say it!!) he doesnt compare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 There was a post not so long ago of a girl playing amazing guitar..? cant find it.. anyway this little wipper snapper is playing amazingly to an amazing tune... go girl!!!!!! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKF-LoVonE8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKF-LoVonE8[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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