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Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: white_cloud on December 28, 2010, 03:06:44 AM

Here in the Uk there was a terrific televised Ian Dury & the Blockheads concert from 1985 last night on the SKy arts channel.
 
Norman Watt Roy played his Series 1 throughout - what a tone! Norman is a great player who bought two series 1's in Brazil during the early 80's for peanuts from a dude who was desperate for cash.
 
It has been muted that one of them is now actually owned by club member Georgie boy

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: terryc on December 28, 2010, 06:12:44 AM

I saw NWR at a Wilko JOhnson concert in a small art college in Darlington a couple of years ago.
White_Cloud..if you go to the 'Riffs'website he has a interest in forming a Ian Dury tribute band.

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: white_cloud on December 28, 2010, 10:33:28 AM

Cheers Terry. He's a great player...I've been a long time admirer.

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: hifiguy on December 29, 2010, 09:12:28 AM

NWR is grossly underappreciated.  Monster chops, impeccable taste, a killer groover and great tone.  
 
One of my proudest achievements as a player was finally mastering his murderous lick from Hit M With Your Rhythm Stick.  It only took 30 years to get it, and I can play it cleanly only on my Alembic.

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: jacko on January 01, 2011, 07:15:19 AM

Looking forward to seeing him on the Wilco Johnson gig here in Edinburgh in March They're supporting the Stranglers so I'll get to see JJ Burnell too.  
 
Graeme

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: white_cloud on January 01, 2011, 02:00:44 PM

Here is Norman performing Hit me with your rythm stick - note the use of the Series 1. Enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WGVgfjnLqc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WGVgfjnLqc)

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: 811952 on January 01, 2011, 03:05:49 PM

Nice.  It's a shame when these things are edited by non-musicians and the clips of the fingerboard don't match the music.  Enjoyed the link though.  Great tune.  Thanks.
 
John

Title: Norman Watt Roy - Alembic
Post by: terryc on January 02, 2011, 04:29:49 AM

Found this midi file with quite an accurate bassline
 
Good 16 note work out