bubinga5 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I know there are other threads on this but i just wanted to know whos attending... As ive not met that many bass chatters... it would be great to meet those who are going..! Maybe exchange numbers and have a drink and a chat at the bar...as the only person i will recognise is Mark... or Gafbass but not sure if hes goin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I really want to go but all the bass players I know can't make it that night. I was considering going with my ex but after letting her down for a Michael Buble gig I'm expecting her to hold this against me..If there are enough BCers going I'll go on my own.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Totally going dude we should all arrange a time and a pub:) Edited April 19, 2012 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Hurrah..! yeah for sure Gaf... nearer the time, we can all arrange to meet up... Yvonne a friend im going with spotted this teaser on YT.. the rehearsal for this and other spring gigs... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNX4wOj5EeI&feature=player_embedded[/media] Edited April 19, 2012 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 He shared it on fbook can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yep I am going Andy. How could you miss Marcus this close to home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Tickets bought and hotel booked, looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Nice teaser. I've seen him plenty of times but always with pretty much the same line-up. This sounds cool and fresh. Love to see him but I'm working. Mike, I see what you mean about the new stuff :-) Enjoy the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) I'll be there from about 4:20 in the bar on the park Edited May 6, 2012 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) see you guys there.. ill meet you at the bar Gaf... Edited May 5, 2012 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I am going but not sure how long I can hang about for as we have a babysitter (brother and his wife) and we have to get back to have dinner with them. Any idea what time it finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 starts at 5.45 Mark.. cant see it going on longer than 3 hours... 9.00 ish i guess.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Gig was awesome. I would say that the brass players were probably more amazing than Mr Miller. The bass sounded a little "wooly" at times and lacked clarity to my ears. We were in the third row back from the stage so wonder if it sounded better further back? Met Moira Stuart and Jamie Cullum in the Barclays Bar so all in all a good time. What did everyone else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Gig was awesome. I would say that the brass players were probably more amazing than Mr Miller. The bass sounded a little "wooly" at times and lacked clarity to my ears. We were in the third row back from the stage so wonder if it sounded better further back? Met Moira Stuart and Jamie Cullum in the Barclays Bar so all in all a good time. What did everyone else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okusman Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Fantastic...sat 20 rows back, slap bang in the middle. Great sound, great player, great brass, great drummer.....GREAT...quite pissed now...no change there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I was right at the back, very similar thoughts. Amazing brass but sometimes too prominent. At times the bass got quite wallowy and hard to hear any definition at the low end, and sometimes coulda come up if I'm honest! But most of the time it sounded great and much better in the flesh than on YouTube etc. great gig, thoroughly enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Agreed that much better to hear it live than on the net but somewhat lacking compared to his studio sound but I think that is to be expected with bass frequencies. Also could not hear anything of the guitarist until he took a solo! [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1336289847' post='1643478'] I was right at the back, very similar thoughts. Amazing brass but sometimes too prominent. At times the bass got quite wallowy and hard to hear any definition at the low end, and sometimes coulda come up if I'm honest! But most of the time it sounded great and much better in the flesh than on YouTube etc. great gig, thoroughly enjoyed it. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I thought it was great - Marcus played brilliantly - I love the horn players but they are young and were really going for it - Miller still has massive chops but to his credit he didn't over do it - saving the big slap solo for last was a good move. The highlight for me was his fretless work - superb - as for the overall mix, yes it wavered a bit but I don't think I've ever seen a gig where it hadn't - and I thought that MM's tone was great - very clear and cutting through - I think that depended on where you were sitting I was on the left of the back tiers/stalls. There was an amazing jam later that night as well at Hotel Du Vin with the whole band playing with Marcus just checking it out - amazing sax player Chris Potter sat in too and it went nuts. I had a chat with Marcus and he's very cool, really down to earth and very happy with the new band and album which sounds superb - it really is the best thing he's done in years. Great gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysg42 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 i went ,great 2 see him again,not the best sound,he sounded better at the manchester bass weekend,awsome...best for me me was meeting him ,having my photo taken with him,shaking his hand,hoping some of that talent would transfer 2 me !!!!!!!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yep the fretless work was great - recorded a clip below for others to hear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSoC8kNupn8&feature=youtu.be [quote name='urb' timestamp='1336314617' post='1643849'] I thought it was great - Marcus played brilliantly - I love the horn players but they are young and were really going for it - Miller still has massive chops but to his credit he didn't over do it - saving the big slap solo for last was a good move. The highlight for me was his fretless work - superb - as for the overall mix, yes it wavered a bit but I don't think I've ever seen a gig where it hadn't - and I thought that MM's tone was great - very clear and cutting through - I think that depended on where you were sitting I was on the left of the back tiers/stalls. There was an amazing jam later that night as well at Hotel Du Vin with the whole band playing with Marcus just checking it out - amazing sax player Chris Potter sat in too and it went nuts. I had a chat with Marcus and he's very cool, really down to earth and very happy with the new band and album which sounds superb - it really is the best thing he's done in years. Great gig! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Gutted that I did not get to meet him but we had to dash home as soon as the gig finished. Did get to meet Moira Stuart though and Gregory Porter! Edited May 6, 2012 by Gunsfreddy2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Some of the superb slap that finished the show last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJUP730e8c&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwilliams Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I went and loved it. It was the first time I'd seen MM and would have usually have been the first to have stayed until the bitter end but I was feeling pretty awful and thought it best to get home as soon as ticketed event finished. Shame I missed the extra special show at the hotel and that I didn't get the chance to meet up with an BC'ers - will pay attention to threads like this in future. Seems that we all had a great time - cheers Marcus and your amazing band x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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