EddiePlaysBass Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 A simple question to start the weekend: what is the most recent song you learned, and why? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The band I'm working with now is an 'Originals' band and always coming up with new stuff & ideas. Telling you titles would be meaningless, but it's quite stimulating. (Youtube 'Something Out of Nothing at the Clutha') G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Gonna Have To Face It, You're Addicted To Love" because I keep trying to explain to my wife that it should be her favorite song. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 "Walk In My Shadows" by Joe Bonamassa & Paul Rodgers; "Fooled Around & Fell In Love" by the Winery Dogs/Elvin Bishop; and "Walkin' the Dawg" by Tony Spinner. All for an audition that never happened, as the band decided to fold rather than replace the bass player. Another member was having some health issues, which played into it. But I can't help but feel like "Geez, they'd rather not play than have me in the band. Must have heard I know Lug." That said, I've made contact with another group that needs a bassist, that is doing original music. We'll see what happens with that. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I learned a whole bunch of religious songs which I played on Easter with a praise band at the Blossom Valley Bible Church in San Jose. I was a substitute for the regular guy. It was my first gig with headphones, no amps, and each person with his or her own mixer so we could hear whatever we wanted. I have no idea what it sounded like to the congregation, but what I heard sounded good. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 "Been Hurt" by Uriah Heep. Originally recorded with John Lawton, later rerecorded with John Sloman on vocals and released as a B-side. It's always been a favourite of mine and I absolutely love Trevor Bolder's funky bass line. I nailed it, too! With the exception of two notes, which I have not figured out yet. This is purely for my own enjoyment and personal development as a bass player. Chances of ever playing this song in a band are practically nil, but I had fun figuring it out, and seeing how Bolder plays over certain chords. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 "Walk In My Shadows" by Joe Bonamassa & Paul Rodgers; "Fooled Around & Fell In Love" by the Winery Dogs/Elvin Bishop; and "Walkin' the Dawg" by Tony Spinner. All for an audition that never happened, as the band decided to fold rather than replace the bass player. Another member was having some health issues, which played into it. But I can't help but feel like "Geez, they'd rather not play than have me in the band. Must have heard I know Lug." https://app.box.com/shared/static/aemq3d9ldv.wav You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I didn't want to part with some old cassettes, which, because of the format, put them on the back shelf. So, last time I came across them I copied them to my computer. One side was an old jam a long recording from about 96 that I recorded while I had the flu and pretty nice fever. Hearing the coughs brought all that memory back. Toward the end was a completely improvised song that amazed me. I wish the part of the memory where I played that would have come back so easily. I'm still trying to nail it, all I need is a 103 fever and it's mine. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 "So Whatcha Gone Do Now" by Public Enemy, b/c what I'm gonna do now is steal the kboard lines for a tune of my own. [Caution: Explicit lyrics ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naogoc4hyAE [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naogoc4hyAE d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 A list of about 50 - starting a new band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 [font:Comic Sans MS]I'm a solo singer/songwriter...last song I learned was Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home." It was supposed to be deployed at my last gig, but I was too sick to hit the highs, so it's coming out at the next one. [/font] http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 "One in Seven" by Soulive for a band I'm in. Thx. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 A list of about 50 - starting a new band. Cool!! I learnt CCR Fortunate Son, Metallica Leper Messiah, Megadeth Peace Sells for a rock night set with a bunch of buddies last week! http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just learned The Who's "The Good's Gone". Not note for note and not perfect yet, but the main structure etc. Cool song! "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Ooh! Nice obscure older Who tune. Last three songs I learned: Stone Temple Pilots: Plush Porcupine Tree: shesmovedon Gov't Mule/Allman Bros: Soulshine Yes, all for the same band. Now if only we could get a good singer, we could start playing them live. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 A list of 14, mostly originals, for a sub gig I'm doing this weekend with the band Cross Purpose. This set is kicking my butt -- they're a roots-rock-style band, but they play like jazz guys, with extra bars and odd chord changes all over the place: 1) Hallelujah 2) A Lot Of Gray Out There 3) Even Jesus Gots The Blues 4) People Get Ready 5) Can't Get There From Here 6) Waiting For The Dawn 7) Mission Temple Fireworks Stand 8) Pride 9) He Already Told Me So 10) I Think About It All The Time 11) Wade In The Water / Take Me To The River E 12) The Man My Dog Thinks I Am 13) The Man You've Made 14) Ashes And Dust "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 j, Is Ashes & Dust the Warren Haynes song? If so, nice! Spent some more time learning a few tunes for the new band. Found out that Elvis' "Little Sister" has an extra C-chord in the chorus Also spent some more time with The Who, cos I wasn't 100% correct last time. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 j, Is Ashes & Dust the Warren Haynes song? If so, nice! Nope, different A&D -- an original by the band. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Haven't been playing bass for a while, just keys and guitar. Last one was a few weeks ago "Last Chance" by Shooting star for a fill-in gig on keys. Pretty complex arrangement to get all the parts in there since there's piano, organ, multiple synths, and violin all going on at once. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 "Last Chance" - great song! Glad to hear that some band some where is playing it. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 4'33" You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 "Last Chance" - great song! Glad to hear that some band some where is playing it. I think it goes over here in St. Louis partially because Shooting Star was formed out of KC and played in the area quite a bit. Also, local radio station KSHE 95 has continued to play Last Chance in fairly regular rotation. Interesting side note, their ex-bass player (not the original one, but the one who played with them in early 90s) lives here in St. Louis and has subbed on bass in the same band that I subbed with playing Last Chance. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Saw Shooting Star open for Robin Trower n 1980, I think. They were a good band. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmgirl Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 possum kingdom - toadies because I wanted to at the moment? no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 "Hooked on a Feeling" because it's got hip changes and I can get the crowd to chant that "ooga chacka ooga chaka" part for the bridge. (BJ THomas wrote it, Blue Swede did the ooga-chaka part.) Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Use Me - Bill Withers. Band wants to cover it. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I may be doing more bass. I'm spending more time with my original band (keyboards) but backed away from the cover band I had been filling in with on keys/guitar. At the same time, another band that I used to be in playing AEB is asking me to play some dates. Last time I filled it, it was all the same songs I played with them before, but who knows, maybe they've learned some new songs that I can learn. Outside of that, closest thing on bass I've learned for my own enjoyment was the theme song from Barney Miller just because I've always liked it! On keys I learned Zebra "Tell me what you want" and Jefferson Starship "Jane" because they added it to the list and I had some gigs (the fill in cover gig I'm not doing anymore). Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On keys I learned Zebra "Tell me what you want" and Jefferson Starship "Jane" because they added it to the list and I had some gigs (the fill in cover gig I'm not doing anymore). I used to play those two ( on guitar, and somewhat on bass). Cool tunes, even if a bit dated. Last songs I've learned are: Dream Theater: The Big Medley (In the Flesh/Carry On Wayward Son/Bohemian Rhapsody/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'/Cruise Control/Turn It On Again) - for a side band; basically, the drummer threw it out there, and we're the first group he's played with & suggested it to that didn't say "no way". A lot of work for a one-shot performance, but what the heck. Jeff Healey Band's version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" for that same band. Joe Bonamassa's take on "Born Under a Bad Sign", Tab Benoit's "Next To Me", "Nick Flora's "Hard Man to Love", and a couple of originals for my main band, to fill out the set list so we can do a full 3 - 4 hour show. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Paul McCartney - Used to Be Bad. Paul and Steve Miller - a fun little ditty. Some variations on the basic blues pattern through out. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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