Old Bass spotted..

[Ken Smith]

My old Flame..

You guys have no idea the memories that are coming back to me as I look at this Bass. Also, if not for selling it when I did, I wouldn't have the House I live in now either. I had to make the 'near' ultimate sacrifice.

As many of you know, I had been searching for a replacement for about 7 years. The Storioni Cornerless Bass I got last year took care of that. At first though, I was really interested to find this Bass in Europe and buy it back. However, it was in use then with a professional orchestra. Now though, it has been modified to a 5-string and now in Mikko's hands who I know will look after her like I would. I feel much better knowing that she's fine and in good hands..

Now, can you please come over here Mikko and help me learn this crazy Nielsen's 4th. It's driving me batty..

[Mikko Moilanen]

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 again "you just have to memorize it and remember those sforzatos!".
it surely is a pain to play. but still, we played it glorious and i have to admit all that PAINFUL work really paid out. and first times i played it.. it was televized!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Mikko Moilanen

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 again "you just have to memorize it and remember those sforzatos!".
it surely is a pain to play. but still, we played it glorious and i have to admit all that PAINFUL work really paid out. and first times i played it.. it was televized!

I copied this and replied to it here to keep your, yes YOUR beautiful Bass separate from the Nielsen topic..

I think your Bass deserves it's own geography. I recall the Bass being so sweet sounding that I had trouble putting it down sometimes. John Patitucci came over my house one day and tried the Bass out. While playing he first said "this is one of the best Italian Bass I have ever played".. a few notes later.. "this IS the best Italian Bass I have ever played".. then a few notes more and he says "this is THE BEST Bass I have ever played"..

Just one of the many stories and memories I have with this Bass, as a 4-string.. ha ha..