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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 26, 2016 8:08:07 GMT
This is what I got!!!! OK I had to pay for it myself, but it's the thought that counts. Have a great Christmas one and all, see you in Halifax! Coilins, Wow, Really nice Z3. I'd love one or an alpha GTV, both are aging really well. Sweet looking little things, but then again I am a bit of a BMW fanboy, having owner a few over the past decade or so
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 25, 2016 7:13:45 GMT
Hope everyone enjoys the day, in their own unique way Best Christmas wishes to all.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 20, 2016 17:58:33 GMT
That was ace !
Who couldn't like that, it's feel good music and executed very well indeed.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 20, 2016 17:51:46 GMT
Technically brilliant, but not really something I really enjoyed. A little bit too self-indulgent and not really any connection with anyone watching at all.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 13, 2016 17:08:24 GMT
Thank you so much everyone, I didn't think this would be so poplar. I have had a listen to all suggestions, and what an amazing wide range of sounds is present. Genuinely interested here in seeing what sort of music you all aspire to, I find it fascinating, so many thanks to all
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 12, 2016 19:14:24 GMT
Apologies if this thread has already been done.
I am really interested in seeing what you other members aspire to play, because we are obviously all at a different level skills-wise, yet I'm sure we all have that one elusive piece that we wish we could master.
For me, it's 'Never Going Back Again' by Lindsey Buckingham, not only is it such a beautiful sound, it is way past my ability at the moment, yet it's songs like this which keep me going in my quest to become the player I want to be. I definitely WILL be able to play it one day, I am so determined to, but I won't attempt it quite yet until I have mastered the songs I can 'sort of' play at the moment.
So, which songs or pieces of music are out of your reach at the moment, but maybe one day you (like myself) are determined to be able to play ??
In case you don't know the song :
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 10, 2016 17:42:28 GMT
Isn't part of the skills you learn, the actual tuning and memorising new tunings ?
Sort of takes away part of the skill for me, and for that reason, am oooot !
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 5, 2016 21:00:47 GMT
I don't know this gentleman, but just thought I would post up to see what you ladies & gents thought.
This French (I think) gent has some great original interpretations of songs, and although not a 'perfect' player by any standard, still has a certain 'something' that keeps me going back to watch his videos time after time.
An example :
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 3, 2016 7:57:59 GMT
That genuinely made me go WOW The gentleman has an exquisite light touch but the sound from that is just incredible.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 30, 2016 17:06:11 GMT
I really loved Logic, but when it went MAC-only a few years ago it was out of my reach.
I tried a few, and surprised myself by really liking the way FL Studio 11 works. I think you can get newer versions now, but although it is a little different from Cubase/Ableton/Logic/etc it is actually just as good as any yet seems to be a lot cheaper.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 24, 2016 16:55:52 GMT
It certainly looks to be of a very high standard quality construction. Nice to see a different colour top too !
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2016 18:51:40 GMT
Thank you for sharing that Nigel, Obviously a brilliant player, but the guitar does indeed have a beautiful warmth.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 21, 2016 17:33:58 GMT
Just wondered if anyone had played or even owns one of these ?
I don't know the owner personally, and I certainly haven't posted to plug his builds in any way. I came across the place as I deliver to a shop in Alford, Lincs, twice a week, and I actually park outside to have my morning tea break/snack lol ! I thought it was an interesting building, like an old church, and then noticed a battered sign advertising his name. So I googled and saw he has a website, with some very nice gypsy jazz style guitars...
www.johnlevoiguitars.co.uk/
I have never played on anything like those, but am fascinated as to what they sound like.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 20, 2016 16:53:51 GMT
Great stuff Miss C !!!
There is (fortunately) plenty of great live footage on YouTube of the band.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 20, 2016 15:47:37 GMT
Leo, I think the first album 'Basket of Light' would be a great place to start, it seems to have that 'feeling' they were all really 'together' and the enthusiasm shines through the tracks (in my opinion). Obviously the guitars from Bert & John are just fabulous, but the double bass (Danny Thompson) is sublime, not to mention Jacqui's voice is just so pure at this stage of her career. Terry Cox also has a great 'swing' to his drumming on this one, but that said he always sounds great to me. There is an excellent 3 X CD set I got a while ago called 'Pentangling' which has most of their best versions in one place if you can find that anywhere. It also has a lot of solo stuff from Bert & John though, which you may already have ?
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