Jump to content


Dave Bryce

Admin
  • Posts

    22,634
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by Dave Bryce

  1. 40 minutes ago, ABECK said:

    Go figure - I must be on some kind of watch list!

     

    No, you’re not…at least,  not here. 

     

    You must’ve missed my earlier post on the first page.  The word Reservations WAS on our word filter list because of airline spam a few years back, but it’s gone now. 😎

     

    dB

    • Like 1
  2. 3 hours ago, Floyd Tatum said:

    Dave Bryce, does Musicplayer.com have some kind of list of forbidden words?  

     

    It does indeed.

     

    The word “reservations” got added when we were being bombed a few years back by online travel brokers advertising discount rates.  I’m thinking we’re safe from that now, so I removed it from the filter. 😎

     

    dB

    • Like 7
    • Cool 1
    • Haha 6
  3. Hmmmm. 🤔

    Well, one thing seems pretty clear to me: this thread needs a moderation decision.  

     

    I hesitate to hide or nuke the thread because I do believe that it’s okay for people to share their opinions with each other, even in disagreement; however, it does feel to me like this topic is not a good fit for KC…so, having gotten Craig’s permission,  I’m moving it to SSS.

     

    dB

     

     

    • Like 4
    • Thanks 2
  4. 15 hours ago, WideScreenWiz said:

    Also, I believe that Dave Bryce is something of an expert on this machine. If someone could put me in touch with him I'd be grateful. Can't find his email address anywhere.

    I ran Alesis’ synth marketing division about 25 years ago.  Most of what I knew about the DG8 was not of a technical nature, unfortunately….and what I did know then is probably forgotten at this point.

     

    Sorry. :hider:

     

    dB

  5. Re: Atmos Binaural, I’ve made this observation myself.

     

    It’s especially noticeable for me listening to Atmos remixes and the respective stereo fold downs of older material on Apple Music, then listening to original stereo mixes and switching back and forth to and from Spatial processing.

     

    When listening to actual Atmos mixes on a multiple speaker setup, I’m not sure the hype thing is an issue. Not so easy to A/B, though. :idk:

     

    dB

  6. 1 hour ago, KenElevenShadows said:

    I am anticipating a close game for sure.

     

    I’m figuring on a low scoring game.  Both team’s defenses are playing really well currently.

     

    I think SF has more raw talent…but KC has a better QB, and a more experienced coach.

     

    As with last year, if #15 is allowed to hold on to the ball as long as he wants, I suspect KC will find a way to win.

     

    dB

    • Like 2
  7. 6 minutes ago, ProfD said:

    It's not about whether a solo gig materializes. However, it's great being able to sit down at an instrument or pick one up and being able to play music from top to bottom all by yourself.😎

     

    Totally with you.  That’s always been one of my favorite things to do…and then mess with the style and arrangement of the tune.  Similar to the way I cook. 😁

     

    dB

  8. I’ve never heard the Durham, but I’m told the technology is similar to the Cloudlifter.

     

    What got me interested in the dBooster is because it was made by Royer, who I believe pioneered the active ribbon mic circuit.  I’ve heard nothing but good things about it for years, and was curious what all the fuss was about.  So far, I’m pretty impressed.

     

    dB

    • Like 2
  9. 1 hour ago, CyberGene said:

    Respectfully, I don’t think Dave needed new workouts, challenges, exercise and chores. I rather got it he’s kinda looking for refreshing and relaxed new music experiences. He can clarify, I guess 🙂

     

    Honestly, I’m not sure what I’m looking for.  I figure maybe it’s a combination of things… :idk:

     

    There’s another factor at play.  I find myself listening to the craziest amount of music these days.  Some old familiar selections, but way more stuff with which I’m not so familiar.  Not streaming services, either - mostly vinyl and CDs.  I find that I pay more attention when I make a conscious choice to hear a specific body of work by an artist or band.  Not just in passing or as background, either - I find I’m paying a lot of attention to the playing, the arranging and the production.  I frequently sit in the sweet spot of my music room and just listen. 🥰

     

    I think that’s one of the things that’s affecting my difficulty in picking music to play.  Perhaps I’m in more of an input phase than an output phase at the moment. 🤔

     

    Currently listening to side 2 of the John Coltrane Quartet’s “Ballads” record.  Just finished listening to Side 3 of the “Live In Montreal’ record Hiromi did with harpist Edmar Castaneda.  Chet Atkins’ ‘Hifi In Focus” record is on deck.  Maybe Electric Flag’s “The Band Kept Playing” record after that…

     

    dB

     

     

    • Like 3
  10. 12 minutes ago, GovernorSilver said:

    I have some songs that I practice - not for a band or any particular project - just for the pleasure of playing and listening.  They are arranged for solo fingerstyle guitar.

     

    I’m kind of the same.  I can wander around on guitar playing cover songs and just exploring chord changes and scale fingerings on guitar more easily/longer than keys these days.  Probably because I’ve spent way less time getting guitar songs ready for bands or recording, so my expectations aren’t as locked in.

     

    7 minutes ago, CyberGene said:

    I’d suggest learning classical piano pieces. Pick a composer or genre you like and hit IMSLP.org for free public domain scans. I can spend the rest of my life doing that and won’t get bored 😀

     

    I don’t read as well as I probably should, so classical music past things like Bach inventions or Hanon exercises aren’t something for which I typically reach.

     

    dB

×
×
  • Create New...