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Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753 
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 03:45 PM
I'm rediscovering my first musical love...the bass. I picked up a cheapie used Precision and I'm using the Classic 101 list to build repertoire. I'm trying to get a new song under my belt every few days, and so far it's a blast getting inside of tunes this way. Just wondering what others hope to accomplish musically in the new year? |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 05:05 PM
Write an original song not-later-than the 2016 comp submission. Investigate if there's anyone in the area (or surrounding woods) to jam with. In support of working on a couple other techniques, stretching exercises for my left pinky (and try not to do anything stupid again with my right wrist). —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
Joined: Aug 18, 2011 Posts: 158 The sun kissed beeches of Nottingham, UK. 
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 05:11 PM
My goal is to finish at least 10% of the tunes I start. Another, much more realistic goal, is to improve the quality of my recording (and to hopefully drop the anxiety thing where I forget how to play the moment the red light comes on). |
Joined: Oct 18, 2010 Posts: 656 Boston, MA
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 06:03 PM
I'd like to revitalize my band (which involves finding a steady bass player!) and get some more gigs (which involves emailing a bunch of folks who tend not to reply). but if I can do 1 & 2, then fun & profit will follow! —Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 06:08 PM
I want to start playing and writing again, and then get my projects started. Old commitments need keeping, and new ones are waiting. I hope I can start soon. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 07:27 PM
Write, record, repeat. |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11078 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jan 04 2016 07:49 PM
I'm learning Travis style fingerpicking. I went to a Gretsch guitar roundup and all these pickers made me feel emasculated as a guitarist. It's an uphill battle, but I'm already seeing some results. —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Oct 01, 2014 Posts: 519 Streatham, London
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 05:23 AM
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Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 07:26 AM
Chippertheripper wrote:
x12 if we have our way! —
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Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 12:25 PM
-Write an original. The guitarists are working on some, but I'd like to write one of my own. -Gigs. Many, many gigs. Maybe even some that involve us earning money. -Record. We've talked about going in and recording a demo to hand out in hopes of making the second goal listed happen. —Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater |
Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1406 Isle of Kent, MD
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 03:39 PM
1) Help Jim (Colby) out more with the 2nd Agent Octopus release. 2) Do a solo EP with 4 originals and post to cd baby. 3) Move to North Carolina and start a new surf band on the Wilmington coast (this one falls into the "perchance to dream" category. Surf.The most dangerous of genres... Surfcat MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS! (2024) - Agent Octopus BANDCAMP - Agent Octopus |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3863 North Atlantic 
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 05:20 PM
As always, it is to become a better musician. Lots of listening and practicing. Rev —Canadian Surf |
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Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 913 New York City area |
Posted on Jan 05 2016 05:50 PM
The Ventures have a rather large catalog.. I'm on my way to playing more of their catalog of tunes that you typically do not hear. There's lots of material. Should keep the Mosrites played and me happy playing them. J Mo' |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 07:16 PM
More songs recorded and more gigs. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Jan 05 2016 09:29 PM
JohnnyMosrite wrote:
John, you should include some more Los Straits numbers in your practice regimen - this one with your son on bass sounds very nice! (I believe the first time for your son playing in public?? Very, very cool!) —Ivan |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Jan 06 2016 06:19 AM
(dig the Jag playing back there too) —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Jan 06 2016 08:12 AM
Just play. 2015= 0 play |
Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of 
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Posted on Jan 06 2016 11:54 AM
1 to found or create a surf band for playing in |
Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa
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Posted on Jan 06 2016 12:31 PM
I like the idea of using the top 101 as repertoire. I might give that a shot. My goal is to finish some songs and have enough material (original and covers) to play shows. Other goals are to figure how to practice efficiently. — |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4054 Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Jan 06 2016 12:34 PM
Work less, make more music (probably more of a wish than a goal) Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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