Phil Starr Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Hot Stuff; Donna Summer What was I thinking? five minutes of almost unbroken octaves, my pinky hurts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Oh yes, that was on our list to learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Phil Starr said: Hot Stuff; Donna Summer What was I thinking? five minutes of almost unbroken octaves, my pinky hurts! Pffft, go for the 6'41 12" version 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, Mykesbass said: Pffft, go for the 6'41 12" version 😎 Please don't even whisper that near any of my band 😨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peloquin Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I've set myself the challenge of learning The War of the Worlds from start to finish. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 06/03/2024 at 20:55, dmccombe7 said: Great song. What key are you doing it in. / If i remember right it was Eb tuning and played on the E. I played that in one of my very first bands just after taking lessons back in late 70's possibly 78. Happy days Dave I’m almost certain that all the Lizzy songs have the instruments tuned down a half step to Eb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Hadn't thought about it until reading this thread made me think about it.... On top of the usual rehearsal schedule to keep 'em fresh - (Pop Orchestra - around 35 tunes, function band - around 120 tunes, 3 originals bands - around 50 tunes total) at the mo it's: 27 Eagles songs for a potential seat in a touring tribute - TBC 25 Kylie tunes for a dep seat in a touring tribute Writing 10 basslines for a Singer/Songwriter project about to go on the road Had to learn Stratus, Behind The Veil & Savannah Woman for an impromptu party gig last week with about 48hrs notice. Always in the shed 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 26 minutes ago, Steve_M said: Hadn't thought about it until reading this thread made me think about it.... On top of the usual rehearsal schedule to keep 'em fresh - (Pop Orchestra - around 35 tunes, function band - around 120 tunes, 3 originals bands - around 50 tunes total) at the mo it's: 27 Eagles songs for a potential seat in a touring tribute - TBC 25 Kylie tunes for a dep seat in a touring tribute Writing 10 basslines for a Singer/Songwriter project about to go on the road Had to learn Stratus, Behind The Veil & Savannah Woman for an impromptu party gig last week with about 48hrs notice. Always in the shed 🙂 Wow plenty to keep you busy there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 @Steve_M that's an impressive workload. Are you full time at this not that it matters its still quite an achievement. Well done sir. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 10/03/2024 at 10:01, Phil Starr said: Hot Stuff; Donna Summer What was I thinking? five minutes of almost unbroken octaves, my pinky hurts! We've joined Car Wash and Filthy Gorgeous together for an octavefest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 We're learning Die, Die, My Darling; I was quite excited by the Misfits' bass line and was looking forward to learning it. Then I get told "No, we're doing the Metallica version". A quick Google later and the only tabs for their version are dead simple roots, fifths etc. Am hoping I can kung fu the original version in there instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: @Steve_M that's an impressive workload. Are you full time at this not that it matters its still quite an achievement. Well done sir. Dave Not full time - I do have a day job but, as a freelancer in Broadcasting, I get a fair bit of downtime. It does seem like a lot when it's written down like this but it's what I do to relax and as yet I've not felt overwhelmed (👈 kiss of death right there)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 12 hours ago, Buddster said: We've joined Car Wash and Filthy Gorgeous together for an octavefest Are you mad? Or was this suggested by the singer? 😁 Great songs though, your audiences will love you. I've always fancied doing Filthy Gorgeous, proper party song . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 10 hours ago, Steve_M said: Not full time - I do have a day job but, as a freelancer in Broadcasting, I get a fair bit of downtime. It does seem like a lot when it's written down like this but it's what I do to relax and as yet I've not felt overwhelmed (👈 kiss of death right there)! Still impressive tho. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Phil Starr said: Are you mad? Or was this suggested by the singer? 😁 Great songs though, your audiences will love you. I've always fancied doing Filthy Gorgeous, proper party song . Well the singer wanted to do Filthy Gorgeous, and I said I'd only do it we do Car Wash (which I knew anyway), so partly my own madness. Proper finger work out, but not difficult 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peloquin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 13/03/2024 at 21:40, Jackroadkill said: We're learning Die, Die, My Darling; I was quite excited by the Misfits' bass line and was looking forward to learning it. Then I get told "No, we're doing the Metallica version". A quick Google later and the only tabs for their version are dead simple roots, fifths etc. Am hoping I can kung fu the original version in there instead. The Misfits version is WAY better as well. Tbh, a lot of theirs are decent bass lines..Halloween is a good one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 My daughter keeps telling me I need to learn some Muse (not sure I need to) so I'm having a crack at Bliss. It's a cheeky little number, I'll get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I’m usually learning some new stuff, either for Jam Night or for the online lessons I take - they also run a monthly competition. Our guitarist isn’t available for this month’s Jam Night so I decided we’d do ones we already knew that are easy for a dep guitarist to pick up. So it’s just the on line lessons this month. “Minnie the Moocher” by Cab Calloway is the one I’m learning - the version from “The Blues Brothers”. It’s a cool slow blues. I even watched the film for the 1st time 😎. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. Easy enough playing but structure-wise am gonna struggle with the band the first few times round I think, as we don’t have a singer. Love the groove to the song though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Classic rock route one - Wishing Well, by Free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 At the moment it's You Could Be Mine, by Guns 'N' Roses. It's bloody fantastic! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just discussed doing a ska version of Cissy Strut (Cissy Skank?) so going to dust that off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I Want it All by Queen is next song for the set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Most unusual song I've had to learn. It's a request for a Bandeoke party - Blackbird by The Wurzels 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peloquin Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I'm learning She Dominates by Blitzkid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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