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Title: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Denis on January 29, 2011, 06:31:39 AM

You can see it happening right here!

http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/gorilla-s-upright-walk-in-the-park-23997727

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Dave W on January 29, 2011, 08:14:07 AM

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Nocturnal on January 29, 2011, 09:53:59 AM

This is how 'Planet of the Apes' will actually begin to happen.

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Rhythm N. Bliss on January 29, 2011, 09:26:51 PM

Quote from: Dave W on January 29, 2011, 08:14:07 AM

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

Exactimundo! DOH!

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: uwe on February 01, 2011, 10:44:50 AM

Creationists are lurking to ban this thread with fire and brimstone!

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Pilgrim on February 02, 2011, 08:32:59 AM

Quote from: Dave W on January 29, 2011, 08:14:07 AM

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".

Having now thrown down the gauntlet, I shall retire to a seat by the fire with a cold beer and watch the proceedings.

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: drbassman on February 02, 2011, 10:43:01 AM

Quote from: Pilgrim on February 02, 2011, 08:32:59 AM

In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".

OK, I'll go first.............he plays till the Viagra wears off!   :rimshot:

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: uwe on February 02, 2011, 05:17:45 PM

I think he's a stiffer.

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Highlander on February 04, 2011, 01:13:09 PM

Jackie said that's "old news here", and then Roshina chimed in with "we've seen him doing that..." (I don't remember - Port Lymne Wildlife Park is where Roshina's "adopted" Malayan Tapir lives, too)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxDI3s21yf8

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Highlander on February 04, 2011, 01:14:29 PM

Just thought... the perfect excuse to post this again...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnzFRV1LwIo

full version for those sad enough to want the pain...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjieD6CTYs

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: drbassman on February 04, 2011, 01:25:01 PM

Oh my, that reminds me so much of our old drummer!  He's why I quit the band!   :P

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: uwe on February 08, 2011, 04:51:46 AM

Any Gorilla drumming would be immediately in my band I tell you!

Which raises the question whether primates could be taught rudimentary forms of music? Has anybody tried?

Title: Re: Evolution of the bass player
Post by: Highlander on February 12, 2011, 05:35:39 AM

yep...

http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909116 (http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909116)

http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=primates+and+music&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart (http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=primates+and+music&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart)

Just scratching the surface, obviously...  ;)