hammerbot Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone! My Name is Ingo and I am from near Düsseldorf in Germany. I play a variety of instruments because i love music and instruments - means, I don't claim I am a professional on any of them, but up to the level that I enjoy what I am doing. I have been playing bass guitar now since more or less 20 years (Yamaha RBX374 & Warwick The Alien by Lakewood), starting at University, but originally started out on drum set (at 12), and guitar (14) for playing at the campfire. Since a couple of years I am becoming more and more fascinated with hand percussion, Djembe, tongue drums and handpans. I have recorded some tracks of mine during the years, most are instrumental, but otherwise quite diverse in genre/style. An all original instrumental acoustic track, with guitar and my Warwick Alien : Or, as a second example featuring my German-made Warwick The Alien acoustic bass guitar: If you are interested, you can find my released songs anywhere via : https://songwhip.com/balthas As I have mentioned, my current interest has shifted a bit torwards tongue drums / handpans, because these are instruments I can easily grab and have fun with these days with full-time job and two kids - This is also the reason why I am looking for a caring new owner of my Warwick Alien bass made by Lakewood, because i need some funding. I will post it in the correct place. Anyways, great to be here, thank you ! Edited September 16, 2023 by hammerbot giving a better examplary music video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Welcome Ingo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, hammerbot said: Hi everyone! My Name is Ingo and I am from near Düsseldorf in Germany. I play a variety of instruments because i love music and instruments - means, I don't claim I am a professional on any of them, but up to the level that I enjoy what I am doing. I have been playing bass guitar now since more or less 20 years (Yamaha RBX374 & Warwick The Alien by Lakewood), starting at University, but originally started out on drum set (at 12), and guitar (14) for playing at the campfire. Since a couple of years I am becoming more and more fascinated with hand percussion, Djembe, tongue drums and handpans. I have recorded some tracks of mine during the years, most are instrumental, but otherwise quite diverse in genre/style. An all original instrumental (hard/alt (?)) rock track : Or, as a second example featuring my German-made Warwick The Alien acoustic bass guitar: If you are interested, you can find my released songs anywhere via : https://songwhip.com/balthas As I have mentioned, my current interest has shifted a bit torwards tongue drums / handpans, because these are instruments I can easily grab and have fun with these days with full-time job and two kids - This is also the reason why I am looking for a caring new owner of my Warwick Alien bass made by Lakewood, because i need some funding. I will post it in the correct place. Anyways, great to be here, thank you ! Greetings Ingo! I loved Skeletons - perfect to chill out at the end of a stressful day The drums can be fun and handy ...but don't stray too far from the bass - the world needs your 'Alien' melodies too ☺ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Hello, greetings to Your basketball team, too ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Welcome aboard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 23:00, Reggaebass said: Welcome Ingo Thank you Reggaebass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 14/09/2023 at 12:05, nilorius said: Hello, greetings to Your basketball team, too ! Hehe, thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hammerbot Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 23:51, sandy_r said: Greetings Ingo! I loved Skeletons - perfect to chill out at the end of a stressful day The drums can be fun and handy ...but don't stray too far from the bass - the world needs your 'Alien' melodies too ☺ Thank you very much Sandy No, the bass will always be part of me thank you for giving a listen and the much appreciated feedback! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Anyway - this can be heaven/hell compilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 23:51, sandy_r said: Greetings Ingo! I loved Skeletons - perfect to chill out at the end of a stressful day The drums can be fun and handy ...but don't stray too far from the bass - the world needs your 'Alien' melodies too ☺ Dear Sandy, I figured that my rock track didn't really show the way I like to play my bass - in 'Alien' melodies how you termed it - so I decided to replace the vid with another one that follows this approach, called "At my feet". Cheers and take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, hammerbot said: Dear Sandy, I figured that my rock track didn't really show the way I like to play my bass - in 'Alien' melodies how you termed it - so I decided to replace the vid with another one that follows this approach, called "At my feet". Cheers and take care! Cool, I'll check this new track out, thanks (No disrespect to your rock track!) BTW 'Alien' melodies named because: Warwick Alien take it easy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 22 hours ago, hammerbot said: Dear Sandy, I figured that my rock track didn't really show the way I like to play my bass - in 'Alien' melodies how you termed it - so I decided to replace the vid with another one that follows this approach, called "At my feet". hi Ingo Another great track - a nice contrast with Skeletons: moody and full of suspense, lots of space to let the emotions work. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, sandy_r said: hi Ingo Another great track - a nice contrast with Skeletons: moody and full of suspense, lots of space to let the emotions work. Thanks for sharing! hi Sandy, thank you for taking the time to listen and giving me feedback! Much appreciated Thank you very much! And no worries, I felt no disrespect for the other track, and I quite like to term "alien melodies" Have you shared any music of yours anywhere to check out? Thanks and take care! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 hours ago, hammerbot said: hi Sandy, Have you shared any music of yours anywhere to check out? hah - that's a challenge for an old covers-playing dog! ...i'll see what 'bones' I can dig up 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, hammerbot said: Have you shared any music of yours anywhere to check out? hi Ingo The nearest recording I can find which suits the mood of 'Skeletons' or 'At Your Feet' is something which my son 'wrote' when he was getting interested in guitar as a teenager (it's ok BCers - he moved on to Bass later 😉) - he played it to me and asked me to provide some bass for the piece there and then - no pressure! here's a clip... dr_instrumental_clip.mp3 Edited September 18, 2023 by sandy_r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 11 hours ago, sandy_r said: hi Ingo The nearest recording I can find which suits the mood of 'Skeletons' or 'At Your Feet' is something which my son 'wrote' when he was getting interested in guitar as a teenager (it's ok BCers - he moved on to Bass later 😉) - he played it to me and asked me to provide some bass for the piece there and then - no pressure! here's a clip... dr_instrumental_clip.mp3 1.32 MB · 24 downloads Hi Sandy, How sweet and dreamy, with some lovely melodious bass lines! Thank you for the effort of "digging" this out and sharing! This is a treasure to cherish, a moment of time shared with a person close to us captured in a piece of music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy_r Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 55 minutes ago, hammerbot said: Hi Sandy, How sweet and dreamy, with some lovely melodious bass lines! Thank you for the effort of "digging" this out and sharing! This is a treasure to cherish, a moment of time shared with a person close to us captured in a piece of music Thank you for kind words, Ingo, just some simple music but, as you say, with value due to shared experience. I think I read that you also have children, so I wish you and your family much enjoyment discovering music together in future years I hope you find this site interesting, helpful and fun, and that you make some good new friends here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Boat Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Ooh yes, I really enjoyed Skeletons, nice one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerbot Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Jon the Boat said: Ooh yes, I really enjoyed Skeletons, nice one! Jon, thank you very much, makes me really happy you enjoyed it thank you for letting me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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