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Old 12-22-2010, 09:53 AM
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Dunno whether you guys have seen this yet. Pretty good, I thought. Not sure whether it's actually "bass humour" or not, but we'll try it here and see what transpires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cGH4sZIpr0
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Old 12-22-2010, 10:17 AM
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Hehe, a bass riff in 7/4 time. I like.
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Old 12-22-2010, 10:19 AM
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haha that was pretty good.
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I thought the 9th was pretty funny.
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Old 12-22-2010, 10:54 AM
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More Mellotron!!!
I liked it, and found it humorous.
So I would have to say, Yes. Appropriately placed.
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Old 12-22-2010, 11:44 AM
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Love it!

I already shared it with many other musicians.

Thanks for posting.
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No ladies dancing.
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:06 PM
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Old 12-23-2010, 10:38 AM
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I am a big prog music fan. Interestingly, I have about 95% of the albums pictured in the video. Now, all I want for Christmas is 5 Mellotrons.
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The audio on my computer is not cooperating. Could someone please list the 12 days?
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Nevermind. I hadn't watched the video. It has lyrics. my bad.
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No ladies dancing.
Obviously, the composer has attended a Rush concert!
I love this! LMAO
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Wow...It speaks about everything that ELP and Yes are. My new favorite.

"FIVE MELLOTRONS!!"
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I thought the 9th was pretty funny.
Totally.
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Wow...It speaks about everything that ELP and Yes are. My new favorite.

"FIVE MELLOTRONS!!"
No, thats not enough.
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No, thats not enough.
Well, if Rick Wakeman would stop burning his, there might be more to go around.
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