Thanks all and merry Christmas. Jerome, both my new pedals are battery or power supply, it's great though not to have to worry about the battery running out half way through a gig or recording. WARNING! Don't leave your jacks plugged in when not in use.....they run out.

My God that is so touching. The video complements your words which are written so well to a tee! I'd forgotten about that song so it didn't feel like me performing it then I could listen to it as a third party I think all the errors were on the vocals. Well done Jim, a true talent.

Hi there Butch, when I saw your tag I took a second look at the date and saw today's, so welcome back. Some other names you may remember but have got lost somewhere are Daddy Cool,  Old Doll and Southpaw which I haven't seen for a while and a few others. Sorry for your family and hand problems, hope 2017 is a good one for you.

Phill

Hi Jim

I love playing bass but my playing is very basic mainly chord root, you know if you're playing a G chord you play G note etc. Bassists like McCartney make a kind of melody around the chord while greats like the late Chris Squire play the whole arm and still be in tune.
Now then....is it easier than six string? You still have to concentrate especially when you're new to a piece, playing intricate riffs and singing takes a lot of practice and doesn't always come off right  you also need to know when it's best to play deep notes or higher more mellow notes. It comes with experience.
I once tried to teach a guy to play 6 string, in the end I suggested bass. He ended up playing bass, 12 string and piano!
With bass rhythm is more important than 6 string  I always equate bass with drums. Once those two are in the groove you're nearly there.

Just had a listen and I'm impressed by your vocal and instrumental talent not to demean your composing talent in any way. Well done my friend.

Bill you've got to be one of the funniest guys I know and Russ's reply also made me giggle.

Just a suggestion what about a thumb drive? It must be cheaper to post and you can get more songs on there???

my dear Opie, songs are put up here so that they can be commented upon, so please don't be thinking you're a party pooper, your not. the theme of the song as Peatle says is a chappie whose wife has taken the high road and so he faces another Christmas alone when he can see others around him looking forward and enjoying the festive season as i intend to do and i hope that you and the lovely Dondra will too.

thanks Peatle, you cant have every song rockin around the Christmas tree and listening to sleigh bells can you? even though, if you listen closely there are sleigh bells on the track.

merry Christmas to all

point in question;

i was messing about earlier and a riff revealed itself, then a chord progression then a couple of lines and the hook line. then Ann said come on were off to town. now i've got back to it it's all gone....oh dear

Wow Bill, when you ask a question you don't pull any punches.

1. I know there are 5, 6 and 8 stringed basses but I'm a simple kinda guy and four are enough for me.

2. I began with 6 strings and graduated to bass to join a band.

3. Never gave this much thought. Simple C/W songs and lot of rock tunes are quite easy. More riff orientated songs are more difficult so require a lot of practice.

4. Get a cheap one to start the harder it is to play the more pleasure you'll get when you get a good one.

5. I don't have the patience to teach but drum and bass playing together is a beautiful thing.

6. I'm in the UK and you know me William (Opie) and you know what I do.

The rhythm section of a band or recording are the basis of the sound and the tighter they are the better the sound and feel. Lead guitar and vocals and keyboards, horn section? etc add to the colour. So why is it the axeman and the singer that get all the glory, and the girls?

thanks Peatle