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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: how to clean the stick |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:27 am
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Go to the FAQ page on this site
heres a link
faq/doku.php?id=cleaning
It says that Emmett uses Watco Danish Oil. I would wait for an updated response from him though. This may have been posted a while ago.
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: What's challenging you? |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:45 pm
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No, I don't let disabilities keep me back. Sometimes you need to find other methods to learn. That's why I think the different approaches from different teachers is so important. This forum is also a great tool. and LOL I'm not lookin' for sympathy, none needed. I just really wish stuff like this wa... |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: What's challenging you? |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:08 pm
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I really wish I could add something here, but when you start throwing diagrams around and start talking mirrors, I can't grasp what you guys are saying. I'm sure it's all good stuff. Ray Browns book is great. I guess for me I learned walking on the upright and I just use my ear on the stick. I use a... |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Brett Bottomley at the MFA |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:02 am
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBRMqz6jM8[/youtube]
Warts and all performance on Aug 4th. More to come.
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: For Avant-Garde minded |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:11 pm
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Thanks Frank I knew someone would appreciate it. Growing up with Crimson, Zappa and Free jazz has given me a taste for the unusual. I'm lucky to be part of a well respected, world class avant ensemble in the "New Haven improvisers collective". It's not all i do but it's nice to have the ou... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: For Avant-Garde minded |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:34 am
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A couple of videos featuring some stick playing in an ensemble. It may be hard to hear my role which is the intent. I try not to overplay in such an ensemble. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_s3eVAfczE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJmhol__pqE&feature=related certainly not t... |
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Real Book Jazz Standarts on the Chapman Stick® |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:02 am
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Ah, i guess for me there are two categories of real book standards. 1. those you must have in the tool kit 2 those you play 'cause you love them some I love Here's that rainy day - the reharm in the original real book with the chromatic bass Autumn Leaves - its been done but i still love the tune Co... |
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Forum: Equipment Topic: Cabinet/Encloser Speakers and Such ( Bag End? ) |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:17 pm
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I use the Bag ends and LOVE them. I have an endorsement deal which saves me some $ but I used them before that. They have 2 different models of 15 enclosures You will need to contact them directly for the larger size, but they are happy to build one for you. I think it would be the S15LX-D as oppose... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Upon Reflection, A car ride with Rob Martino and other Tales |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:14 am
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******* Please forgive the writing. This is something I struggle with, and avoid when I can***** In light of all the mudslinging, I'd like to offer my humble reflections on my "Stick" journey thus far. My first real stick lesson was with Steve Adelson about eight years ago. This of course ... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Brett Bottomley at Marprog '10 Oct. 2nd |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:09 pm
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Hi All
I will be performing at Marprog 10
Both solo and with my band Toy Masheen
Other notable acts include
Edensong and Holding Pattern
http://www.MARPROG.com/ |
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