funkgod Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Its been a great year on bass chat for me, met some new friends, learnt a lot, got some great bargains to add to the collection, some very intresting informative topics, on the whole a great site i really like cram packed full to the brim with like minded players, i like the way there is no arseyness from the more experienced players always helping the new players with what i have read as good advice, well done all. 2014 for me, I am really going to have a go at getting my funk band cd out, i am lucky to be in a band with very good top draw players that make me feel at times the weakest link, so a great learning curve for me which really pushes my playing into areas i would not normally go, so im trying to absorb all this new material and techniques in a bid to get it sounding natural on disc, and as highlights in my song writing. thats my plan for 2014, whats yours ? all the best to you all what ever you plan, Make it happen.. Edited January 1, 2014 by funkgod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1388586535' post='2323670'] all the best to you all what ever you plan, Make it happen.. [/quote] And all the best to you too, Sir. Looks like you've got it going for you at the moment so strike while the iron is hot. Keep us all in touch with developments. BC is great but it's also a black hole into which my time gets sucked, never to return. So 2014 will be the year of the great dial-back. And some singing lessons, gawd help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Gonna be a dad in June so 2014 is going to be exciting, petrifying and tiring but I'm pretty darn happy about it. Baby is going to learn drums as I want a drummer in the future that I can control to some extent lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1388590230' post='2323728'] Baby is going to learn drums as I want a drummer in the future that I can control to some extent lol. [/quote] You have so much to learn All the best for June though. 50 this year, time to stop dithering and set my own musical project up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Sad to say that part of my plan is to spend much less time on Basschat! [size=4] (This post is a good start [/size][size=4] i[/size][size=4]sn't it [/size] ?[size=4])[/size] [size=4]But a lot more time playing [/size] [size=4]And the band I'm [/size]practising[size=4] with should have our first gig in February [/size] [size=4]And buy myself a light(ish) weight amp (Possibly an LMIII) (while retaining the DBS 7400).[/size] [size=4]And move on some of the basses I don't play anymore .[/size] [size=4]And on a wider scale: change my job.[/size] [size=4]A happy New Year to all.[/size] Edited January 1, 2014 by Count Bassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1388590230' post='2323728'] ...I want a drummer in the future that I can control to some extent lol. [/quote] Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Sell stuff I don't use. Practice more. Play more. Pay more attention to amps and strings. Learn to solder. Join a folk band. Learn to play the banjo I bought Edited January 1, 2014 by alyctes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I'm going to stop being sociable and reasonable and pandering to the whims of others - and do what I bloody well want instead. I've wasted far too much time over the last year or two waiting for other people to get their acts together and obviously it's not going to happen. Time to take a hold of the reins, methinks. YO!! GIDDYUP!! HAAHHH!! *Whiplash sound* And I'm not going to spend so much time agonising over gear. I'm going for a valve amp, an 8X10 and a P-bass and that's it. I'll spend more time playing and enjoying it instead of worrying about my bloody 'tone' all the time. I really don't think anyone else could give two craps about it!! HO!! HAHHH!! *Crash! Thump! Boom!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1388589327' post='2323714'] BC is great but it's also a black hole into which my time gets sucked, never to return. So 2014 will be the year of the great dial-back. And some singing lessons, gawd help us. [/quote] Fair point about the time thing, though that's not necessarily such a bad thing during the cold miserable dark days of winter, when a PC beside a roaring wood burner can be a welcome distraction. But I also expect to be dialling back my time online as the days become longer and I can spend more time outside on the many renovation projects on my todo list. Music-wise, I'll be helping a friend record his second CD of comedy ukelele/banjo songs as well as plodding along with the two bands I'm with (if we can find a new drummer for one of them). I won't be inflicting my singing on the world - that would be too cruel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 My plan is to try to come up with a way of combining comedy and bass playing. I'd love to be able to get up and entertain people with music and laughter. I want to carry on with the band. We all enjoy playing, but I'm not entirely sure that anyone actually enjoys listening to us. So as a sort of sideline I'd like to start doing something a bit different. I think there is a possibility of making this happen I know a few people on the comedy and drama scene in Brum who also play a bit of music of one sort or another. I'm going to put out a few feelers in the spring to see if anyone would like to join me in a music/comedy project of some sort. That's the goal! We'll see of I can get anything off the ground. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1388592612' post='2323787'] My plan is to try to come up with a way of combining comedy and bass playing. [/quote] I thought you'd already done that! Ooh! Ow! No... I'm sorry! OOF, me spuds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388592822' post='2323789'] I thought you'd already done that! Ooh! Ow! No... I'm sorry! OOF, me spuds. [/quote] I just set 'em up for the punchline.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Musically, I've relaxed my involvement criteria as I need as much work as I can get and can't afford to be picky. I don't see that changing much over the coming year. Like last year, obtaining gainful employment whilst keeping my head mostly above water remains my number one priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Spend a lot more money on very expensive gear as this is the only way to become a better player IMO. Speak out more in my bands, I tend to just go with the flow which makes me frustrated with where things go. But hy the same token be more committed to tge band I'm in rather than a bit of a band whore. ...and learn to type better on this tablet Edited January 1, 2014 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I plan to dither about, turn down every opportunity that presents itself to me & generally sit around on my arse doing nothing - just like every other year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 1) Get a bass guitar as I now have the money to buy one hopefully in the next few weeks 2) Continue to play and learn the bass and hopefully join a band when I feel I'm good enough to ! 3) Get off my arse and get a job John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Learn to drive Get better at bass. Must always strive to do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388591907' post='2323765'] YO!! GIDDYUP!! HAAHHH!! *Whiplash sound* [/quote] You are Doris Day and I claim my crisp fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Downsize...yes, downsize...well that's the plan anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Le Cragg Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 As I am now the defacto singer and bass player, I need to learn to go Phil Lynott and do the two equally well. I am also launching my solo act too. First gig Feb 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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