Pete Academy Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1374863923' post='2154296'] Pete, if you do, ask him what rig he was using on the Black Flame clip on Youtube.... FWIW, last thing I seem to remember about his 'Great White' Ric was that it was bought off ebay a few years back (I remember it being on) by one of the Rick Resource guys who was a huge fan of Jon. I wonder if he got it back? [/quote] Will do, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1374864481' post='2154310'] Will do, mate. [/quote] Cheers mate. I always wondered! I wonder if he'll remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1374861936' post='2154254'] I believe Greggs have now removed them from their product range. [/quote] You beat me to that one. Whatever floats your boat, but I thought the dodgy miming on that TOTP performance was awful. But at least Jilted John came on straight after just to show how it should be done... Edited July 27, 2013 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Here we go two...three....four They don't make em like that any more. And, what was the bass that his bassist was using? This could on and on and on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 [quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1374941625' post='2155061'] Here we go two...three....four They don't make em like that any more. And, what was the bass that his bassist was using? This could on and on and on... [/quote] Dunno, but I'm glad you said using. He sure wasnt playing it. Whatever, at least it was done in fun. Not the impression you got from the previous lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 One of the great bass lines, and in a song in which it wouldn't be expected. There's a previous thread about it on here somewhere in which the OP described it as being like a Peter, Paul and Mary session with Peter Hook on bass. Not far off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1374941625' post='2155061'] Here we go two...three....four They don't make em like that any more. And, what was the bass that his bassist was using? This could on and on and on... [/quote] [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1374953804' post='2155258'] Dunno, but I'm glad you said using. He sure wasnt playing it. Whatever, at least it was done in fun. Not the impression you got from the previous lot [/quote] now here I can name drop! because I used to play in a band with "jilted john bass player" he's called John Scott and is actually a very fine guitar player first and foremost and played guitar/bass on the record all on his lonesome. I asked him about the bass once and he said he "didn't know, some one used to turn up with one for me to mime with, probably a honer or a hofner I haven't a clue to be honest!" ahh the heady days of 1978 (even I was only13 ) love renaissance and I too would pay some dollar for a dvd of that concert, any chance Cosmo? Edited July 28, 2013 by witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 There's a Renaissance Live at Carnegie Hall cd with a long track on called 'Ashes Are Burning' featuring a Jon Camp bass solo. I remember preferring that to Squire's 'Fish' solo on Yessongs as it had so many different musical feels to it. You can certainly hear the Squire influence but Camp is a fine bassist and there are some wonderful moments where he harmonises the bass with Annie Haslam's voice. I'm not one for bass solos but it is worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1374861789' post='2154252'] If you find it is there any way I could possibly get hold of a copy? I love Renaissance but have never seen it. PM me if necessary. [/quote] +1 Love Renaissance, I've have all their CDs but no DVD/Videos . A VERY underrated band and yes, Annie is a hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Probably shouldn't let this thread pass without a reference to the first incarnation of the band, with Jim McCarty and Keith Relf of the Yardbirds on drums and guitar/vocals, together with Relf's sister, Jane, providing additional vocals. Louis Cennamo played bass. http://youtu.be/Y0Kb7AAW8_8 Edited July 28, 2013 by cybertect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1374861936' post='2154254'] I believe Greggs have now removed them from their product range. [/quote] I set em up, you knock em down. I'm surprised it took you so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 [quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1375027936' post='2155919'] Probably shouldn't let this thread pass without a reference to the first incarnation of the band, with Jim McCarty and Keith Relf of the Yardbirds on drums and guitar/vocals, together with Relf's sister, Jane, providing additional vocals. Louis Cennamo played bass. [/quote] Off their debut album 'Renaissance'. I was only 5 when it came out but it's part of my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1375033686' post='2155989'] I set em up, you knock em down. I'm surprised it took you so long. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1374961866' post='2155361'] One of the great bass lines, and in a song in which it wouldn't be expected. There's a previous thread about it on here somewhere in which the OP described it as being like a Peter, Paul and Mary session with Peter Hook on bass. Not far off! [/quote] Just heard this on the radio at a decent volume. What a glorious, glorious bass sound. The above description is however wrong, it's more like an Abba doing a Brotherhood of Man song with Jean-Jacques Burnel on bass and Jon & Vangelis doing the middle sections. Either way, if ever a song makes me regret selling my v63, this is that song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='YouMa' timestamp='1374790953' post='2153415'] Annie haslam,very hot. [/quote] +1 to that. I believe she married Roy Wood of Wizzard. Which always struck me as a weird pairing.... Almost as weird as Bob Fripp and Toyah Wilcox. Anyway, back to Renaissance - for the last thirty-odd years it's felt like the love that dare not speak it's name - seriously uncool to like them. Both incarnations of the band had stand-out bassists and a Sounds poster of Annie Haslam on my bedroom wall got me through most of my formative years. That and the underwear section in mum's Freemans catalogue.... She was deaf in one ear apparently. Annie Haslam that is, not my mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='Skinnyman' timestamp='1388942361' post='2327892'] +1 to that. I believe she married Roy Wood of Wizzard. Which always struck me as a weird pairing.... [/quote] This is news to me, may well be to Annie & Roy too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1388959019' post='2328224'] This is news to me, may well be to Annie & Roy too... [/quote] Turns out they were engaged for four years..... Still doesn't explain Toyah and Bob Fripp though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 'Northern Lights' always reminds me, stylistically, of the music to Follyfoot and White Horses (both of which I also loved as kid). Also, does anyone remembers 'Solstice' (I auditioned for them but didn't get the gig - no surprise as I wouldn't have given to to me at that time either!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1389002034' post='2328510'] 'Northern Lights' always reminds me, stylistically, of the music to Follyfoot and White Horses (both of which I also loved as kid). Also, does anyone remembers 'Solstice' (I auditioned for them but didn't get the gig - no surprise as I wouldn't have given to to me at that time either!!). [/quote] Weren't they American or Canadian? Name rings a bell for being a bit "Gong" like (but it was all a long long time ago so I could be talking utter rubbish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Skinnyman' timestamp='1388942361' post='2327892'] +1 to that. I believe she married Roy Wood of Wizzard. Which always struck me as a weird pairing.... Almost as weird as Bob Fripp and Toyah Wilcox. Anyway, back to Renaissance - for the last thirty-odd years it's felt like the love that dare not speak it's name - seriously uncool to like them. Both incarnations of the band had stand-out bassists and a Sounds poster of Annie Haslam on my bedroom wall got me through most of my formative years. That and the underwear section in mum's Freemans catalogue.... She was deaf in one ear apparently. Annie Haslam that is, not my mum. [/quote] I see you used the past tense there. Is she no longer with us? Edited January 6, 2014 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1389002982' post='2328523'] Weren't they American or Canadian? Name rings a bell for being a bit "Gong" like (but it was all a long long time ago so I could be talking utter rubbish) [/quote] No they were based in Milton Keynes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1389002034' post='2328510'] 'Northern Lights' always reminds me, stylistically, of the music to Follyfoot and White Horses (both of which I also loved as kid). Also, does anyone remembers 'Solstice' (I auditioned for them but didn't get the gig - no surprise as I wouldn't have given to to me at that time either!!). [/quote] I remember Solstice from an obscure prog compilation album that a mate of mine had. They have recently resurfaced and their latest album is worth a listen, includes some old 80's era stuff as bonus tracks remixed by Steve Wilson who's apparently a fan; [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prophecy-Solstice/dp/B00EYUIQCG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1389011500&sr=1-1&keywords=solstice"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prophecy-Solstice/dp/B00EYUIQCG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1389011500&sr=1-1&keywords=solstice[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1389009423' post='2328635'] I see you used the past tense there. Is she no longer with us? [/quote] She's still going! Perhaps her deafness was temporary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 She's still going and according to an interview I found online has a new incarnation of the band. I believe the deafness was permanent - she stuck a pearl in her ear when she was a child.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Found this thread too late the first time round... My favourite band of the 70s - saw them a couple of times and they were brilliant. I believe that Annie Haslam and acoustic guitarist/ writer/ composer Michael Dunford were trying to get backing to convert their "Songs of Sheherezade and Other Stories" into a stage musical show. Sadly, Dunford died just over a year ago. Also sad is the fact that whatever bad blood has lingered between Jon Camp and the rest of the band has been strong enough to rule out any kind of reunion for all these years. Think I'll go and dig out the Rick, look for a plectrum and "jam along a Jon" for a few songs this evening! Cheers Ed Edited January 7, 2014 by EMG456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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