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Post by americanquo on Dec 15, 2020 22:08:37 GMT
If you could choose one song from the post-JC era, that would have both he and AL (after 1983) provide their own tracks instead of whatever session musicians were on the original recording, which song would that be? In other words, what song might have been great with a real rhythm section?
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Post by juansupposin on Dec 15, 2020 23:06:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2020 0:06:51 GMT
I find it odd and highly insulting as a pro musician for over 45 years, a member of a number of bands over that time and having played probably hundreds of sessions for all kinds of people from the 1970s till today that you use the term "session musician" in such a derogatory tone as if it were an insult, thereby implying that somehow a session musician's talent is less than a full member of a band. Do you regard Andy as a session player still?
In many cases session players are used as they are better musicians than the actual members of the band, many classic bands album liner notes bearing no resemblance to who actually played certain instruments during the sessions.
Certainly on some Quo tracks it was neither Alan nor Rick who are on the album.
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Post by americanquo on Dec 16, 2020 3:46:14 GMT
Interesting. A tighter bass line could really drive it, with JC reinforcing it. Good choice. |
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Post by americanquo on Dec 16, 2020 3:47:46 GMT
I find it odd and highly insulting as a pro musician for over 45 years, a member of a number of bands over that time and having played probably hundreds of sessions for all kinds of people from the 1970s till today that you use the term "session musician" in such a derogatory tone as if it were an insult, thereby implying that somehow a session musician's talent is less than a full member of a band. Do you regard Andy as a session player still? In many cases session players are used as they are better musicians than the actual members of the band, many classic bands album liner notes bearing no resemblance to who actually played certain instruments during the sessions. Certainly on some Quo tracks it was neither Alan nor Rick who are on the album. You're right, I mischaracterized it. One of the greatest bass players of all time is a session musician, Carol Kaye. My bad. |
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Post by mortified on Dec 16, 2020 7:11:12 GMT
I'll be honest, I'm not sure I'd notice the difference whatever song had a different rhythm section. If I played them back to back, one after the other, I guess I might spot some nuances. But would I think it was any better? I doubt it. Guitars and vocals; these I'd notice. Because they're in yer face. (c)808 State 1991  |
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Post by 4th Chord on Dec 16, 2020 12:11:16 GMT
I find it odd and highly insulting as a pro musician for over 45 years, a member of a number of bands over that time and having played probably hundreds of sessions for all kinds of people from the 1970s till today that you use the term "session musician" in such a derogatory tone as if it were an insult, thereby implying that somehow a session musician's talent is less than a full member of a band. Do you regard Andy as a session player still? In many cases session players are used as they are better musicians than the actual members of the band, many classic bands album liner notes bearing no resemblance to who actually played certain instruments during the sessions. Certainly on some Quo tracks it was neither Alan nor Rick who are on the album. Little known forum fact, @bluehighway played keyboards* on Baltimora's mid 80's smash, Tarzan Boy. *this is disputed |
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Post by charles on Dec 16, 2020 14:30:30 GMT
And wasn't BH in this as well? Classic
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Post by blagult on Dec 16, 2020 15:26:46 GMT
I find it odd and highly insulting as a pro musician for over 45 years, a member of a number of bands over that time and having played probably hundreds of sessions for all kinds of people from the 1970s till today that you use the term "session musician" in such a derogatory tone as if it were an insult, thereby implying that somehow a session musician's talent is less than a full member of a band. Do you regard Andy as a session player still? In many cases session players are used as they are better musicians than the actual members of the band, many classic bands album liner notes bearing no resemblance to who actually played certain instruments during the sessions. Certainly on some Quo tracks it was neither Alan nor Rick who are on the album. You're right, I mischaracterized it. One of the greatest bass players of all time is a session musician, Carol Kaye. My bad. I’ll throw you another... Steve Cropper !! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2020 15:30:04 GMT
I find it odd and highly insulting as a pro musician for over 45 years, a member of a number of bands over that time and having played probably hundreds of sessions for all kinds of people from the 1970s till today that you use the term "session musician" in such a derogatory tone as if it were an insult, thereby implying that somehow a session musician's talent is less than a full member of a band. Do you regard Andy as a session player still? In many cases session players are used as they are better musicians than the actual members of the band, many classic bands album liner notes bearing no resemblance to who actually played certain instruments during the sessions. Certainly on some Quo tracks it was neither Alan nor Rick who are on the album. Little known forum fact, @bluehighway played keyboards* on Baltimora's mid 80's smash, Tarzan Boy. *this is disputedHaha my secret is out! I do think smash is rather an exaggeration. |
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Post by Quoincidence on Dec 16, 2020 17:59:51 GMT
Now... which song would I want John to have a tantrum over in the studio and which to pick for Alan to demand lead vocal on. Choices choices  I'd rather they stay as they are because John, personally, isn't my favourite Quo drummer. Jeff, Pete and Matt for me, and in that order. |
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Post by sqcollector on Dec 16, 2020 18:12:13 GMT
what song might have been great with a real rhythm section? What is "real"? |
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Post by Quoincidence on Dec 16, 2020 18:14:56 GMT
what song might have been great with a real rhythm section? What is "real"? any member of Quo that isn't Rick, Francis, John or Alan are holograms... did you not know? Edit: still need to reply to your message also! I'm not being ignorant haha |
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Post by americanquo on Dec 19, 2020 20:39:25 GMT
what song might have been great with a real rhythm section? What is "real"? Someone who drives the band and improves the overall sound. In the case of SQ, there is so far no bass player or drummer who does that beyond the founding members. |
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Post by americanquo on Dec 19, 2020 20:40:14 GMT
Now... which song would I want John to have a tantrum over in the studio and which to pick for Alan to demand lead vocal on. Choices choices I'd rather they stay as they are because John, personally, isn't my favourite Quo drummer. Jeff, Pete and Matt for me, and in that order. I agree, it's terrible when founding members of a band demand equal say in the band's affairs. |
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