Introduction hello from south london

[tim_br]

Hi my name is Tim I have been a sound engineer here for many years (in fact I remember bumping into you a couple times Pete!!).
I`ve always played the sax but now I am taking it more seriously I am self taught and dont know much theory, I`ve found this site which is amazingly helpful and informative so many thanks Pete..
I have found many answers here already..

 

[ken]

Hello Tim, welcome to the group.

Ken

 

[Melissa]

hello, Tim, and welcome!

 

[griff136]

Hi Tim

Nice to see a fellow S londoner on here.

Griff

www.dg-music.co.uk

 

[Pete Thomas]

At 11:49:55 PM 18/04/06, tim wrote:
Hi my name is Tim I have been a sound engineer here for many years (in fact I remember bumping into you a couple times Pete!!).

Where was that? Did I shout at you?

Welcome to the Breakfast Room!

 

[ken]

At 10:01:03 AM 19/04/06, griff136 wrote:

Nice to see a fellow S londoner on here.

Hey Griff... and what about the E London (proper side) contingent 😛 😉

btw Griff: your forum avatar doesn't show up when your off-line. I assume because you have it url'd to your local pc.

Ken.

 

[tim_br]

many years ago pete, in the days of the deep sea jivers in deptford you played at the royal albert and the prince of orange the albany..I think and other places....and no you didnt shout at me
although you did complain about "ruining a perfectly good saxophone in a swimming pool!"

 

[griff136]

At 10:45:24 AM 19/04/06, Ken wrote:
At 10:01:03 AM 19/04/06, griff136 wrote:

> Nice to see a fellow S londoner on here.
Hey Griff... and what about the E London (proper side) contingent 😛 😉

btw Griff: your forum avatar doesn't show up when your off-line. I assume because you have it url'd to your local pc.

Ken.

Re My avatar not showing up - I havent got a clue hw to sort it so it does.

any help would be appreciated.

 

[ken]

Griff,

You have your own website domain... yes?

I would suggest putting the picture in one of your domain directories and then url/linking it from there.

Let me know if I'm not being clear or if you need a place to host the pics.

Ken.

 

[ken]

At 2:17:24 PM 19/04/06, tim wrote:

many years ago pete, in the days of the deep sea jivers in deptford ....... although you did complain about "ruining a perfectly good saxophone

So that's where that video came from... a swimming pool in Deptford. All of the mystique has gone and my illusions shattered. Good video.

 

[Pete Thomas]

No, it was the Sealife Centre in Weymouth

 

[ken]

At 3:23:54 PM 20/04/06, Pete wrote:
No, it was the Sealife Centre in Weymouth

Never heard of it :?

 

[tim_br]

didnt say it was in deptford, oh well it was an epic thing to do, is the video still around then? wouldnt mind seeing that again if anyone has a link....oh and does this mean I can have access to the extra resources... pretty please 😉

 

[Pete Thomas]

No but prts of that video have been edited into a new one with a new track. The video will be released as part of my CD which should be out some time this year.

And yes you should now have access

 

[ken]

At 9:05:30 PM 20/04/06, tim wrote:
didnt say it was in deptford,

Then I humbly beg your pardon for my light hearted remark l.l

 

[tim_br]

hey ken sorry if i sounded grumpy had a tooth out today (only went in for a check-up) came out and got a parking ticket Grrrrr!!
Oh well maybe the new shape of my gob will help me play altissimo notes which seems to be a chance affair atm too risky to attempt live ... more squeaking tommorow then..

 

[ken]

At 10:12:04 PM 20/04/06, tim wrote:
hey ken sorry if i sounded grumpy had a tooth out today (only went in for a check-up) came out and got a parking ticket Grrrrr!!
Oh well maybe the new shape of my gob will help me play altissimo notes which seems to be a chance affair atm too risky to attempt live ... more squeaking tommorow then..

Not a problem Tim.

As it happens 8) I have been meaning to ask if dental work affects sax blowing.... been to scared to ask :erm:

 

[tim_br]

It helps if your bottom front teeth are even especially as a beginner as muscle support is weak and jaggedy teeth can give you sore spots and ulcers if you practice too much ..support for the reed should really come from your lip pushing up rather than, lip over teeth and biting to give the pressure.
Top teeth generally anchor the mpc.. If they are uneven Larry Teal`s book recommends the use of rubber pads on the top of the mpc if my memory serves me correctly a bicycle puncture repair kit could be usefull here.

 

[ken]

At 10:53:42 PM 20/04/06, tim wrote:

bicycle puncture repair kit could be usefull here.

Well that should keep me quiet for a couple of days

Yep, I was wondering more about the change in the mouth cavity. I can already accompany myself on the sax by whistling through the gaps in my teeth :cry:

 

[tim_br]

dunno ken. could be the start of a whole new technique . people might have perfectly good teeth removed in order to get that..
Tim and Ken `whistle and honk `sound