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I love these Gary Moore ballads. This is the complete Neil Murray bass part for the tune 'On Second Thoughts' from the 1976 Colosseum II album, 'Strange New Flesh'. A stunning performance all round. A career highlight for all concerned. A relatively easy read but there are a lot of rallentandos so watch for those. Also, the final section features synth bass for reasons I cannot really fathom - it's the same notes and feel that Murray was using so I don't understand the artistic decision. I don't suppose they care what I think.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/on-second-thoughts-colosseum-ii/

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42 minutes ago, Bilbo said:

I love these Gary Moore ballads. This is the complete Neil Murray bass part for the tune 'On Second Thoughts' from the 1976 Colosseum II album, 'Strange New Flesh'. A stunning performance all round. A career highlight for all concerned. A relatively easy read but there are a lot of rallentandos so watch for those. Also, the final section features synth bass for reasons I cannot really fathom - it's the same notes and feel that Murray was using so I don't understand the artistic decision. I don't suppose they care what I think.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-color-of-iris-dave-holland-prism-quartet/

Is that the wrong link for this one Rob ? Nice song tho.

Dave

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55 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Is that the wrong link for this one Rob ? Nice song tho.

Dave

Of course it is. What a plonker! The link on the Holland tune wasn't working so I redid it and forgot I had 'unsaved' the Colosseum link. Should be correct now.

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3 hours ago, Bilbo said:

I love these Gary Moore ballads. This is the complete Neil Murray bass part for the tune 'On Second Thoughts' from the 1976 Colosseum II album, 'Strange New Flesh'. A stunning performance all round. A career highlight for all concerned. A relatively easy read but there are a lot of rallentandos so watch for those. Also, the final section features synth bass for reasons I cannot really fathom - it's the same notes and feel that Murray was using so I don't understand the artistic decision. I don't suppose they care what I think.

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/on-second-thoughts-colosseum-ii/

That was really nice. Enjoyed that. I remember in mid 70's seeing their concert live on TV.

That was when i first saw Neil Murray and it was a WOW moment. Was probably around 77.

Dave

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Whilst I am in a Gary Moore ballad frame of mind, I put this one together, the John Mole bass part for the tune 'Song For Donna' from the 1978 Gary Moore album, 'Back On The Streets'. Some tasty playing in there. I recall I bought the album after seeing GM on The Old Grey Whistle Test - I have wanted a Les Paul Gold Top ever since!

 

https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/song-for-donna-gary-moore/

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