Recent content by Gazebo

"I used to be disgusted now I try to be amused" - Elvis Costello

Making it! Nowhere near for me, but really I have made it now. Technology has moved to an extent where I can make music and record it at home and stick it on the net for the people who want to hear it (a dismally small group!). But that was what I have always wanted. Fame etc would have...

+1's for the following: - Dee Murray - so under-rated, but because his playing fitted into the music so well. - Bruce Thomas - any doubts listen to Get Happy by Elvis Costello and The Attractions. Rhythmic, melodic and inspired playing from BT throughout. Also, may have missed him on...

1) Brand name counting above the sound. 2) Accidentally slipping into the same patterns when striving for something interesting. 3) Whole bands being out of time with each other.

#43 Bass is the way. The way is good.

I have even updated my signature in recognition. (Hope it works - Mediocre IT Operator #78)

At last, a club I can be proud to be a member of! Thanks for including me in this illustrious and ambitious group.

I also need a number. Started playing bass in 1979, have terrible memory for riffs & runs and despite some coaching, slapping is still a completely closed book to me (and feeling less and less relevant in my late forties!). Having said all of that, can play ok and rhythm and feel are pretty...

There are so many players out there who have the most fantastic equipment, but have no feel or passion. Don't be one of them!

Google brought me straight here, when I was looking for some technique ideas. Great forum - has helped me select my new strings and pointed me at a few practice ideas, which have inspired me to play more and better.