Hey Stevie,
I think there are some players who CAN think of the technical details and apply the rules while they are playing - which is pretty amazing. I'm just saying I'm not one of them.
But there's nothing wrong with transcriptions, analysis and the like, I'm not putting it down. Those are some amazing skills to have. And if that is one of the ways you enjoy music then absolutely, do your thing!
We are all just the sum of our musical experiences. I'm sure that your heavy musical education and your ability to play other instruments directly effects your bass playing. It's why we all have unique voices on the instrument.
And you are correct, analyzing something or learning somebody's solo note for note has almost nothing to do with being able to play like that. But it is a valid exercise that we all go through at some point and any knowledge you might gain from doing it, even if it is just the ear training and intense listening, adds to your overall skills and effects how you play.
It's all good! Carry on! Thanks for digging that track and doing the work on it. I'm proud to have been involved in any of Allan's music - it is very special stuff.
Jimmy J
