Bilbo Posted Sunday at 20:18 Author Posted Sunday at 20:18 Another bit of the Bach Cello Suites, this is the Gigue (the last bit) from Cello Suite No. 5 in Eb major. There are a few big jumps to negotiate if you are out of your comfort zone but that was practicing is, isn't it? If you are in your comfort zone, you can't be learning very much, can you? https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/gigue-from-bach-cello-suite-no-5-eb-major-j-s-bach/ 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted Monday at 13:06 Author Posted Monday at 13:06 Jaco's bass part to the tune 'When It Was Now' from the 1982 Weather Report album, 'Weather Report'. Not a great record for Pastorius aficionados but it has it's moments. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/when-it-was-now-weather-report/ 2 Quote
Bilbo Posted Monday at 19:24 Author Posted Monday at 19:24 Sometimes you just have to follow your heart. Ken Baldock's bass part for the theme tune to Mr. Benn. The band was led by Duncan Lamont and featured Kenny Wheeler on trumpet. And, get this. The musicians were credited at the end of each episode! https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/mr-benn-theme-duncan-lamont/ 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted yesterday at 06:32 Author Posted yesterday at 06:32 Lee Alexander's bass part from the 2002 Norah Jones hit 'Don't Know Why'. From the album, 'Come Away With Me'. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/dont-know-why-norah-jones/ 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted 14 hours ago Author Posted 14 hours ago I have spent the last couple of days going over my transcription of Jeff Berlin's bass part for 'Fainting In Coils'. I was looking at it as part of my own practice regime and noticed some errors that needed addressing so I thought it would be an easy thing to do. Of course, I did that one originally a few years ago and, this time, I was able to put the original track through MOISES and I can hear every detail in a way that I couldn't before. As a result, I can hear even more mistakes and the whole exercise has taken longer than I expected. It has also left me thinking that I probably need to do this with ALL of the pre MOISES charts, especially the Jeff Berlin ones! 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago On 15/09/2025 at 20:24, Bilbo said: Sometimes you just have to follow your heart. Ken Baldock's bass part for the theme tune to Mr. Benn. The band was led by Duncan Lamont and featured Kenny Wheeler on trumpet. And, get this. The musicians were credited at the end of each episode! https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/mr-benn-theme-duncan-lamont/ Vid is missing from this one Rob. ? Just wondering if there was one to be honest ? Dave Quote
Bilbo Posted 9 hours ago Author Posted 9 hours ago There is a video and I thought it was attached. Looks like the video has been blocked for some reason. I will check/reattach when I get home tonight. There are plenty of versions of it on YouTube. 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago This is a lot easier to read than the original and I am pretty sure all the notes are correct. In a strange twist of fate (honestly, I didn't know), ChrisDev posted his transcription of this tune only a couple of days ago. I have noticed a few differences but am happy to stand by mine. Transcribing is not an exact science and we are allowed to hear things differently. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/fainting-in-coils-bruford/ Quote
Bilbo Posted 3 hours ago Author Posted 3 hours ago Here is Chris's version for comparison. https://basslessons.be/transcriptions.php?i=1058 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 7 hours ago, Bilbo said: There is a video and I thought it was attached. Looks like the video has been blocked for some reason. I will check/reattach when I get home tonight. There are plenty of versions of it on YouTube. Superb Rob, took me back to being a kid again. Loved Mr Benn plus you added the full programme of Mr Benn and not just the intro music. Dave Quote
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