Norman Watt Roy - Alembic

[white_cloud]

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

[terryc]

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.

[white_cloud]

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

[hifiguy]

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.

[jacko]

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

[white_cloud]

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

[811952]

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

[terryc]

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