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Stu Hamm

I saw the Hammster in a clinic at Birmingham's (UK) Bass Centre some years ago, just after he'd had a shave and started using the Urge. His tone was beeeeautiful, and as for his playing... :eek:
It was one of those moments when you want to console yourself by thinking, "oh sure, he's a hell of a player... but I bet the guy's a complete arsehole". Unfortunately he turned out to be one of the nicest guys I've met -- polite, friendly, happy to chat. And he reckoned I looked like Jerry Donahue's younger brother, which I can quite happily live with. Wish I could play like him too. :)

BTW, I'm not overkeen on Outbound either, but IMO the whole album is redeemed by Charlotte's Song which is goosebumpingly beautiful.
 
I'm listening to this classical stuff being played on bass - and I tell you - it must be an aquired taste if you like this stuff. I mean, it's really neat (and incredible) that he can pull this off, but the bass certainly isn't the most pleasing sounding instrument for playing this type of music!

Listen to Debussy - Dr. Gradus on piano vs. the bass and tell me what you REALLY think!

--joe
 
Originally posted by snoopyjc
I'm listening to this classical stuff being played on bass - and I tell you - it must be an aquired taste if you like this stuff. I mean, it's really neat (and incredible) that he can pull this off, but the bass certainly isn't the most pleasing sounding instrument for playing this type of music!

Listen to Debussy - Dr. Gradus on piano vs. the bass and tell me what you REALLY think!

--joe
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Sure it sounds better on piano. Stuff written for piano often sounds best on piano. It's more of a show off thing. Instead of giving our hero the thumbs down sign don't listen to it.