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Forum: Italian Bass School 07-15-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 17
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Posted By Mikko Moilanen
I heard from my teacher (who was Postas student) ...

I heard from my teacher (who was Postas student)
that this bass went to Postas daughter.
My colleagues remember that there was a G. They still do!
Where is it now?
I remember Prof.Stoll having a...
Forum: Italian Bass School 02-19-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
Just making it know that the bass is in a good...

Just making it know that the bass is in a good shape, despite the dry cold winter here. And soundwise it has made some real progress.
Yeah, I have the pics you sent me Ken, and it is the same bass!...
Forum: Italian Bass School 02-17-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
Playing it for a time...

Hi you all poindexters!

After awhile...

The old-lady has opened her knees, the sound is (well, for me) a huge amount better and in orchestra : "This is not the bass you used to play? It is more...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 10-15-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,214
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
Well why didnt you? :) You should go European or...

Well why didnt you? :) You should go European or better yet, London style.

Just before concert:

-"What are you playing?"
-"Some olive Martinis.."
- *Applause*
- *Best gig ever*
-...
Forum: Italian Bass School 10-13-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
?????????????

WELL,

As Ken puts it down very light, I really have a very special upright.

It looks bad, it sounds bad-ass. She is a lady.
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 10-13-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,214
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
yo man, it must have been a very good...

yo man,

it must have been a very good profiled thing to everybody with your orchestra. i think just hearing 4th of nilesen done by ANY orhchestra would be difficult but you as a principal playing...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 10-11-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,214
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
Just go with the music man! I myself did found...

Just go with the music man! I myself did found out the music behind Nielsens symphony. It is very difficult but at the same time (knowing your work) very satisfying!

But the thing is that you just...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 10-10-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,214
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
KEN? How is it going with Nielsens symphony? I...

KEN? How is it going with Nielsens symphony? I think it is just one of the most difficult pieces around as a section. This time, as a principal myself too, I would like to know how did you manage...
Forum: Italian Bass School 10-10-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
My co-principal asked me "Is this bass really SO...

My co-principal asked me "Is this bass really SO ITALIAN that it has grown to escape our section sound?". And then I noticed it. I have been playing this bass in section pianissimos very high on the...
Forum: Italian Bass School 10-09-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
A bad picture..

.. Inside the bass.. I have to get a better one but you can figure something out here..

-Mikko
Forum: Italian Bass School 09-03-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
Oh with this bass... Man, if you only knew.

Oh with this bass...
Man, if you only knew.
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 09-01-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,214
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
4th

oh that is the place you wanted to buzz about.. well i can give you my fingerings. i have to find them for 4th movement.. but i think the worst is with the 1st movement. with 8 basses playing as one....
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 09-01-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,985
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
hello pandas from finland!

i am here through the Italian basses forum, with our current interest to the very same OLD italian bass with Ken.

my name is mikko moilanen. i am born 1978 and work currently as a principal of the...
Forum: Italian Bass School 09-01-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
hehe, try the 5th. first time i played that...

hehe, try the 5th.
first time i played that symphony nobody in our section looked to the note.
"you just have to memorize it". yes, sir.. indeed!

we played nielsens 4th a few times on tour. once...
Forum: Italian Bass School 09-01-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
continuum

More pix

It seems that the good basic work with the structure has given more to the depth and projectile of the sound.
Amazing bass.. Through and through. The whole sound as rich it is becomes...
Forum: Italian Bass School 09-01-2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 41,625
Posted By Mikko Moilanen
This old bass

Hello!
I have few pictures from the WOB to spear with you.
I will add more as I have my USB with camera to computer done.

Yes, currently I have the bass. Actually here in Italy on our tour.
...
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